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Westfield is an attractive community within 25 miles of New York City. The current population is approximately 30,000, and the town limits encompass 6.7 square miles. Conveniently located next to major highways and public transit, Westfield offers easy access to New York City and Newark via train, as well as Newark Liberty International Airport, and other areas of metropolitan New Jersey.
Character
 Westfield has a small town environment that offers diverse cultural, recreational, educational and social activities. It is well known for its excellent school system, and its vibrant downtown shopping and activities. A variety of housing styles exist in all of its leafy, treed neighborhoods, with stately older homes blending with mid-century construction and new homes under construction.
Schools
Westfield has a highly regarded public school system, that consistently ranks high in New Jersey Monthly's biannual school issue. Kindergarten for the whole town goes to Lincoln School Early Childhood Learning Center; 6 elementary schools cover grades 1-5. Two middle schools hold grades 6-8, with one 4 year high school.
Places of Worship
 Many opportunities for worship are available in Westfield. Local churches in the town include First United Methodist Church, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Bethel Baptist Church, Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, First Baptist Church, and Temple Emanuel.
Something Special
Westfield is home to numerous musical and choral groups, including a fully professional orchestra, the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, the Arbor Chamber Music Society, many singing groups, and several theatre groups. The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts is located here, a learning center for fine and performing arts. The downtown is a regional destination with over 50 restaurants and eating establishments, and over 200 retail stores, a mix of independent owners and national chains. And don't miss the town's 9 parks and one public pool complex, as well as several private swim and tennis clubs.
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