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ML Summer Experience Makes Learning Fun

Twenty-two Westfield students in grades K-5 took part in the Multilingual Learners (ML) Summer Experience, a two-week summer camp that provides meaningful enrichment activities to help students continue their English language acquisition. This year’s ML program ran from July 8-19 at Wilson Elementary School and welcomed students whose native languages include Chinese, Hebrew, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. “Our main goal during the ML Summer Experience is for our students to learn through fun and for them to make meaningful connections between language and everyday life experiences,”...

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Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

The emergency department at Overlook Medical Center’s main campus in Summit has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award® for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The Lantern Award showcases the Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, EDs are encouraged to share stories that highlight a commitment to patient care, as well as the well-being of nursing...

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Groovin’ in the Garden Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary Concert

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey elected five new members to its board of Trustees at its most recent board meeting on June 10, 2024. Christine Aschwald, Heather Braun, Eleanor Lear, Jennifer Markovitz, and Greg Vargas will officially begin their terms in November 2024, and their tenures will run through 2027. “The opportunity to welcome new trustees to the Art Center board is always inspiring,” said Melanie Cohn, VACNJ’s Executive Director. “Christine, Heather, Eleanor, Jennifer, and Greg all bring a variety of talents and strengths, and their diverse skill sets, along with their shared...

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Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Five New Board Members

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey elected five new members to its board of Trustees at its most recent board meeting on June 10, 2024. Christine Aschwald, Heather Braun, Eleanor Lear, Jennifer Markovitz, and Greg Vargas will officially begin their terms in November 2024, and their tenures will run through 2027. “The opportunity to welcome new trustees to the Art Center board is always inspiring,” said Melanie Cohn, VACNJ’s Executive Director. “Christine, Heather, Eleanor, Jennifer, and Greg all bring a variety of talents and strengths, and their diverse skill sets, along with their shared...

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Upcoming ‘Art at Overlook’ Exhibit will Feature Paintings by Elizabeth Gillin

Summit, NJ – Overlook Auxiliary is pleased to announce its upcoming art show featuring paintings by Elizabeth Gillin, a recipient of consecutive state and county awards for her works. More than 75 paintings, including people, seascapes, landscapes, and animal portraits will be on display. The show, which is open to the public, will take place from August 4 through November 3. A public opening reception will be held at Overlook Medical Center on Wednesday, August 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests can RSVP by visiting https://www.oaux.org/events/overlook-auxiliary-gallery-opening-2/ Painting...

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Meet local mom Mary Ragazzo Reilly, a cognitive behavioral therapist who says Cranford is the perfect blend of everything her family wants in a place to call home.

Name Mary Ragazzo Reilly Family (names/ages) Brian, Sammy (12) & Millie (10) Pet(s) Dogs, Toby and Teddy Company Mary Ragazzo, L.C.S.W. Job Title Psychotherapist in private practice Contact Info Mary Ragazzo, L.C.S.W. 108 Baker Street Maplewood, NJ 07040 maryragazzo@gmail.com 646-645-3446 www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mary-ragazzo-maplewood-nj/61453 How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We moved to Cranford 9 years ago. After living in Brooklyn, walkability was a top priority. We also wanted an easy commute to NYC and to our families. Cranford captured the perfect...

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Academic Honors at Westfield High School

Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on recent ACT and SAT subject area tests, with one of the students receiving a perfect score on all sections of the February ACT. Garrett Gao – March 2024 SAT – Math Kevin Deegan – February 2024 ACT – Reading Logan Feinstein – April 2024 ACT – Reading Olivia Gaffney – February 2024 ACT – Reading Jacob Park – February 2024 ACT – All Sections (Math, Science, STEM, English & Reading) and Overall Composite Additionally, 113 Westfield High School 12th graders received the Seal...

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NEW PASTOR USHERS IN NEXT CHAPTER AS CALVARY NEARS 100 YEARS

The Reverend Kathryn Irwin is the new pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church in Cranford. There’s something new happening at Calvary Lutheran Church – a new pastor! Calvary Lutheran Church in Cranford is excited to announce the calling of Reverend Kathryn Irwin. Pastor Irwin, or Pastor Kat, (you can call her either) began her ministry at Calvary in early May and was officially installed as pastor on June 23. “We are excited to welcome Pastor Irwin to Calvary and explore this new relationship God has helped us to embrace,” says Calvary Council President Matthew Spatz. “We look forward to growing...

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