Westfield Announcements

By  Millicent K. Brody

Thanks to Keller Williams Realty Inc., David Williams of Williams Nursery, and the Downtown Westfield Corporation, the North Avenue Train Station has a new rose garden.

The Westfield office of Keller Williams Realty celebrated National Red Day, (Renew, Energize, and Donate) by funding and planting 50 Double Knock-Out Red Roses bushes.

“We chose plant materials that could easily be maintained and sustained for many years to come,” adds David Williams who also provided plantings for Keller Williams to plant in downtown Summit . “Our goal is for the roses to bloom yearly with as little maintenance as possible by the Department of Public Works.  We appreciate the efforts of the Town of Westfield Department of Public Works in preparing the garden area before Keller Williams planted it.”

“RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day is a Keller Williams Realty service initiative dedicated to improving local communities. With 700 offices across the United States and Canada, Keller Williams Realty associates donated their time on May 13, 2010 to renewing and energizing aspects of their local communities” stated Amy Tenny, Team Leader and Managing Broker of the Westfield office. 

“We’re grateful to Keller Williams. They worked with us and had the vision to enhance our North Avenue Train station.” said Sherry Cronin Executive Director of Downtown Westfield Corporation. “This project is part of our America in Bloom project (locally known as the Westfield in Bloom initiative). These knock-out roses are beautiful and should be in bloom just in time for the judging of ‘The America in Bloom’ Contest scheduled take place on July 12 and 13.”  

David Williams of Williams Nursery added “We are appreciative of Fafard Soil which is located in South Carolina and is sponsoring our downtown hanging baskets and soil for our Westfleld in Bloom projects”.  Westfield residents and friends are encouraged to become part of the America in Bloom Project.

Nationwide, Westfield is among 28 towns to compete in the America in Bloom initiative.  Westfield has the distinction of being the only town in the state of New Jersey to participate in the 2009 and 2010 competitions. Be a part of Westfield in Bloom.  Volunteer and participate by submitting stories and photos of your Westfield residence or businesses.  Let us know about your outdoor beautification efforts.  Contact Sherry Cronin at the DWC or Dave Williams at Williams Nursery at info@westfieldinbloom.com. Awards, including gift certificates to Downtown Businesses and Williams Nursery, will be given in the following categories:  Best Window Boxes, Best Planters, Best Storefronts, Best of Westfield, Best Gardens, and Best Kid’s Gardens.  To inquire about the national program, contact America in Bloom at 614-487-1117 or visit www.americainbloom.org.

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is a real estate franchise company. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated. Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Fair Housing Act. 

Photo captions:  Keller Williams donated and planted the beautiful rose garden at the North Avenue Train Station with assistance from Downtown Westfield Corporation, David Williams of Williams Nursery, and the Town of Westfield Department of Public Works.  Photos and release courtesy of Millicent K. Brody.