Honoring Retiring Trustees

Westfield – Three trustees of the Westfield Foundation said goodbye at the annual meeting of the Foundation. Beth Cassie, the outgoing President of the Foundation, Howard Cohen, the outgoing Secretary and Michelle Mattessich, outgoing head of the Finance Committee, all served for 6 years on the Board.  During their tenure on the board, the Foundation […]

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Foundation 2016 End of Year Summary

In 2016, the Westfield Foundation distributed almost $317,000 in grants to thirty-two different agencies, among them:  The Westfield Rescue Squad, Cranford Dramatic Club, Boys and Girls Clubs of Union Co., Liam’s Room and Caring Contact. Grants from the Foundation help individuals and agencies launch promising civic projects so they can become sustainable agencies that meet a […]

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Foundation Park Swings!

On a beautiful Tuesday evening, crowds gathered for the Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival at Foundation Park, on South Avenue near the circle.  Dozens of people took to the dance floor to ‘swing’ to the music, which was performed by Swingadelic, a ‘little big band”. The music continues at the park, on Tuesdays from 7p – 9 pm, […]

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Foundation Announces 2Q 16 Grants, New Trustees

The Westfield Foundation is pleased to announce four recipients have been awarded almost $36,000 in grants this past quarter.  They include the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Summit Speech School, the Cranford Dramatic Club and Imagine.  Funds will be used for the purchase of new radios, a desktop computer and facility repairs. The Foundation held its […]

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