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MEET SUSAN MORTON: THE NEW CEO OF THE WESTFIELD AREA YMCA
Susan Morton, Chief Executive Officer of the Westfield Area YMCA
The Westfield Area YMCA saw a significant leadership transition this summer as Susan Morton stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of former CEO Mark Elsasser.
Susan’s commitment and dedication to the Westfield Area YMCA spans over 35 years, starting with her early days an assistant director and kindergarten teacher. At that time, the Westfield Area YMCA had only one mixed-age early learning classroom. Under Susan’s leadership, child care programs expanded significantly, leading to her promotion...
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program
School gardens, like this one at Jefferson Elementary School, are among the many considerations that led to all Westfield Public Schools receiving Bronze level certification under the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. Sustainable Jersey is a certification program for public schools in New Jersey, launched to support and reward municipalities and schools as they pursue sustainability programs.
Check out the action from the recent game between Cranford and Westfield!
Photography Provided by Varsity Vantage
New WHS Assistant Principal Appointed
At its first regular public meeting for the 2024-2025 academic year on August 27, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Brett Curtis as Westfield High School assistant principal, effective August 1, 2024. Curtis succeeds James DeSarno who was appointed in May as Director of Athletics / Supervisor of K-12 Physical Education and Health.
Curtis joined the Westfield Public School District in 2013 as a social studies teacher at the high school, a position he has held since. Over the past year, Curtis participated in a field-based leadership internship during which his activities...
Meet Lindsay Heller and her Family
name Lindsay Heller
Family (names/ages) Jason, age 38, Public Relations Leader at 5WPR; Teddy, age 3.5, and Sonny, age 1
Pet(s) Duffy, our dog who we rescued in 2016
Occupation Family Law Attorney, Partner at Fox Rothschild
Contact Info
Phone
973-548-3318;
Email
LHeller@foxrothschild.com;
Instagram
@lindsalahthelawyer
How long have you lived in Westfield and what brought you to town?
In 2021, we followed what now seems like a very common COVID era migratory pattern to Westfield from Jersey City (where we lived for over a decade). We weren’t necessarily looking at Westfield but my sister-in-law...
Rotary Club Contributes to Local Community
Name: Jeffrey Christakos
Organization: Cranford Rotary Club
Location: Cranford, NJ
Contact Information:
jeff@christakoscpa.com
Can you provide a bit of history about your organization?
Cranford Rotary was chartered in February 1923 by Rotary International. Originally an organization of local businesspeople and corporate executives, it now has members from across the spectrum of those living and working in and around Cranford who want to support Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self. Cranford Rotary supports international projects through Rotary International, area-wide projects through...
Why Work with a Financial Advisor? Perspective from One
One of the top questions I receive as a financial advisor is, “What exactly do you do and how can you help someone like me?” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, you’re not alone. The answer I give when I meet new people is this: Financial advisors are committed to helping individuals and families set and reach their financial goals. Advisors provide value beyond investment strategies and financial advice; they are there to help clients feel more financially confident for the expected and unexpected moments of life. Here are some specific ways you can benefit from this professional relationship:
Personalized...
Popular Children’s Halloween Costume Exchange returns to Westfield Memorial Library
It’s October, which means that the orange of autumn is everywhere — on the leaves, on the pumpkins and, of course, on Halloween decorations. But this year the orange of the season is “green” at the Westfield Memorial Library, where the second annual Halloween Costume Exchange is a fun, ongoing eco-friendly event that also reduces waste.
“I’m delighted that the library is helping Westfield residents to clean out their closets and celebrate Halloween in a more responsible way,” said Allen McGinley, Library Director. “Reducing waste and increasing environmental sustainability is what the...