Mark Spivey's byline appeared on an article about shopping in downtown Westfield, possibly an indication of the Gannett group's new direction after dropping InJersey and trimming the ranks a bit more.The article reminded me of an initiative several years ago at the CN to focus on what the editors had decided that readers want to do: eat, shop, work, play. Westfield certainly does offer a superlative shopping experience. Part of it is based on the town's ability to attract major chains that normally only locate in malls, mixed in with attractive local shops and eateries. The downtown ambiance is enhanced with an award-winning array of flowers in beds, hanging baskets and planters everywhere one looks.
While we missed Mark at the special meeting Tuesday, it was good to know he had a chance to roam downtown Westfield on assignment. Hey Mark, did you get over to Mindowaskin Park to see whether the egret and the double-crested cormorant were around?
--Bernice
It's funny, I actually filed that article a couple weeks ago, just before all the turmoil hit. It just kept holding and holding as other breaking items took its place. Although I will say it was nice to see them give it nice placement, no cuts and three (!) photos.
ReplyDelete...too bad I missed the waterfowl at the park, though. I've gotten lots of love from Plainfielders since the shift, glad to hear people are thinkin about me. -mark
Well its only a matter of time til the Courier folds,
ReplyDeleteIt hasn't been the same since their star reporter Bernice retired.