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New Lantern Hill Residents Enjoy Expert, Personalized Help and Support

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Gregory J. Alexander When Charlie and Lynn Lott first visited Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., it was to tour the community on behalf of Lynn’s sister, a recent widow, whom they hoped would move closer to them. “We ended up liking the community so much we decided to move to Lantern Hill ourselves,” says Charlie. Once the Lotts decided to move to Lantern Hill, they received valuable help from the Erickson Realty and Moving Services program, exclusively available to Priority List members and designed to make the moving process as...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Suicide is a leading cause of death and rising in the United States. According to the CDC report from 2021, it was the 11th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34. Suicide rates doubled that of homicides. * With numbers rising, it is important to better understand some of the warning signs and action steps we can take to help those who are struggling before it is too late. Suicide is often misunderstood, which unfortunately leads to lack of support and treatment for those suffering. Death by suicide...

Westfield Girl Scouts Congratulates 2025 Ambassador Class

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 3, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

BY LUCIA TRIOLO, ADVISOR, WESTFIELD GIRL SCOUT It is with great pleasure that Westfield Girl Scouts honors its Ambassador Class of 2025. Only just a few short years ago, these smiles belonged to blue-smocked Daisies embarking on their first scouting adventures. They now belong to brilliant and capable young women who “make the world a better place” with all that they do. These 21 Ambassadors have invested the last 13 years towards the Girl Scout mission of building courage, confidence and character. Each has taken on a leadership role within our community, advocating for those in need and inspiring...

FIRECRACKER SHINES BRIGHT

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 3, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The 46th annual Cranford Jaycees road race had a record 2,216 participants BY ANDREW FELDMAN, PHOTO CREDIT: CRANFORD JAYCEES ...

Cranford Baseball 10U Storms Matawan on Way to LLWS

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 3, 2025. Posted in Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

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Cover Feature — Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 3, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Micah Kamesar Position: Co-Owner Business Address: PO Box 54 Garwood, NJ Hours: 9-7 PM M-F Phone Number: 908 617 3101 Website: jerseygarbagecancleaners.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jerseygarbagecancleaners/, https://www.facebook.com/JerseyGarbageCanCleaners/ Congratulations on your business servicing the local community! Tell us briefly about Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners. We are a Cranford-based curbside garbage can and dumpster cleaning company, one of the first in the state. Our company services residents and businesses in Union, Somerset, Morris, and Essex Counties, keeping...

COLLEGE WOMAN’S & MEN’S CLUBS ANNOUNCE HIGHEST GPA AWARDS

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 2, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: WHS Yearbook WESTFIELD – The College Woman’s Club of Westfield and the College Men’s Club of Westfield jointly announce that the 2025 recipients of the awards honoring the female and male seniors earning the highest-grade point averages at Westfield High School (WHS) are Gabrielle Flannery and Ethan Selvers. The $500 awards for academic excellence were bestowed at the WHS graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 24th, continuing each club’s legacy of recognizing outstanding student achievement. “The College Woman’s and College Men’s Clubs of Westfield congratulate Gabrielle and Ethan...

Fairways at Cranford Now Leasing — Adds On-Site Wellness Expert to Elevate Resident Experience

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 2, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Fairways at Cranford, Union County’s newest luxury rental community, is now officially leasing and redefining modern living through a unique wellness-focused approach. In line with its resident-first philosophy, the community has partnered with certified wellness expert Dr. Rick Rutkowski, founder of Rejuvenage Wellness, to provide exclusive on-site personal training, wellness coaching, and physical therapy tailored for residents. This first-of-its-kind amenity in the area allows tenants to prioritize their health and fitness without leaving home. Whether its personalized training sessions,...

Reeves-Reed Arboretum Moves Closer to Accessibility Milestone with Support from Community Funders

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 2, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to share significant progress on A Path for All, its transformative accessibility initiative designed to ensure that every visitor—regardless of mobility, visual, auditory, or neurodivergent challenges—can fully experience the beauty and serenity of the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. We’ve made meaningful progress on several key fronts, and we’re incredibly grateful for the generosity and commitment of so many in our Arboretum family who have helped us reach this point,” shared Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. “Thanks to the support...