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Week in Review: Heated Election Season Comes to a Close

Steve Murphy defeats Councilman Andy Lark for at-large seat.

It was a jam-packed fall week between election day and a bunch of post-season sports games. If you missed any of the action, have no fear: we've got your weekly rundown right here:

On Monday, we told you the Westfield Regional Health department would be meeting with local officials that night to make a major announcement regarding H1N1 vaccines, we told you the story behind two area restaurant owners and a local poliitican who are teeming up in a weight loss compeitition to raise money for charity, explained the city-wide referendum voters would see Tuesday at the polls, and showed you photos and video of the Republicans holding a phone bank in the final days before the election.

On Election Day we brought you photos of people heading out the polls including Mayor Jordan Glatt and coverage of now governor-elect Chris Christie making one ast stop at the Summit Diner to say hi to supporters, announced two H1N1 vaccine clinics, brought you coverage from the girls soccer state tournament game, and brought the full election results.

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On Wednesday, we reported on Monday's planning board meeting, brought you coverage from the girls field hockey state tournament game, and the weekly police blotter.

On Thursday, we told you about the School Shared Services Council, brought you reports from Wednesday's common council meeting, and reviewed Titos Burritos.

Find out what's happening in Summitwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

On Friday, we told you the common council approved a liquor license transfer, previewed Saturday's Free Market, previewed the newest show at the Summit Playhouse which opened tonight and brought you coverage from the girls soccer state tournament game.


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