WESTFIELD — The high temperatures caused several small power outages during the overnight hours, Westfield Gas and Electric spokeswoman Beth Burns said this morning. Several transformers became overloaded by demand for power and tripped off-line, she said. Some 35 to 50 customers were affected as crews upgraded the defunct transformers to larger capacity units....
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By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD — The Planning Board voted Tuesday night to continue a special permit hearing, for a second time, to allow the petitioner to get additional information. That vote to continue a special permit hearing after requesting additional information is not uncommon, especially when the project is complicated. Attorney Patricia...
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By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD — A Montgomery Road resident withdrew a special permit application before the Planning Board Tuesday night. Georgia Gaudette, of 443 Montgomery Road, had applied for a residential dog kennel, an application opposed by several nearby residents. Gaudette, the owner of three Westies, a breed of West Highland terriers,...
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By DAVE CANTON Staff Writer WESTFIELD — How hot was it yesterday? It was so hot, said Dr. Stanley Strzempko, that it could kill you. “Estimates are that every year about 4,000 people die heat-related deaths,” he said yesterday. “They are unnecessary.” Basic precautions for the heat are simple, said Strzempko, who is chairman...
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Doctor warns of heat stroke WESTFIELD — How hot was it yesterday? It was so hot, said Dr. Stanley Strzempko, that it could kill you. “Estimates are that every year about 4,000 people die heat-related deaths,” he said yesterday. “They are unnecessary.” Basic precautions for the heat are simple, said Strzempko, who is chairman...
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By JOHN STIFLER Correspondent WESTFIELD — The distance from the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge to the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire is 340 miles, give or take a couple. It’s a good day’s drive — or, for a fit cyclist, it’s three days of pedaling....
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