Matt gets the car keys for the 1st time

Well, you knew it had to happen someday.

Matt got his drivers license on Tuesday and tonight he asked for the car keys.

My history gene made me ask Allen to photograph the moment...beware Westfield!

Dinner in Newark

Celebrated Valetine's Day by having dinner at a restaurant in Newark--27Mix. Located at 27 Halsey Street, it has the urban feel without having to traverse a bridge or tunnel. Halsey Street has a mix of abandoned buildings and some going concerns. The area is being helped by NJPAC and the new Prudential Center.

Girl Scout Troop Visits the Westfield Historical Society Museum & Archives

Girl Scouts from Roosevelt toured the Westfield Historical Society Museum & Archives today. They are working on their Silver Award and the project is the Women of Westfield! They have completed lots of research and conducted some oral histories--should be a great addition to the collection!