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CMC of Westfield Awards $82,000 in Scholarships to 2025 WHS Grads

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

College Men’s Club of Westfield honored its 2025 scholarship recipients with a reception at the home of CMC Trustee, Terry O’Connor. Standing left to right is CMC President David Germond; scholarship winners Niko Pierce, Griffin Scholder, Herman Krasnozhenov, and Jake Stinton; and CMC Scholarship Chair Ryan Clark. The College Men’s Club of Westfield (CMC) recently held a reception at the home of CMC Trustee, Terry O’Connor to honor the four 2025 recipients of the club’s multi-year college scholarships. Ryan Clark, CMC Scholarship Committee Chair, introduced this year’s scholarship winners and...

Atlantic Health System proudly welcomes Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE, as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 30, 2025

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Ehtisham is a distinguished leader who has guided and transformed health care organizations for more than two decades. His expertise in not-for-profit and for-profit health care organizations encompasses acute care operations, strategic planning and market growth, physician engagement, nursing, graduate medical education, financial performance, and philanthropy. Respected for his patient-centric mindset and collaborative partnerships with clinical leaders, Ehtisham looks forward to many new opportunities to advance Atlantic Health’s mission to build healthier communities. “Patients and families...

WPS named among the “Best Communities for Music” for 8th Consecutive Year

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

For the eighth consecutive year, the Westfield Public School District has earned recognition as one of the ‘Best Communities for Music Education.’ This prestigious accolade, awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, honors districts for their exceptional commitment to providing comprehensive music education opportunities to every student. “Receiving the 2025 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education Award for eight years in a row is a tremendous honor and a testament to the unwavering commitment of our students, dedicated educators, supportive...

Overlook Auxillary Celebrates During Annual Spring Luncheon

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

With gratitude in full bloom, the Overlook Auxiliary welcomed more than 100 guests to its Annual Spring Luncheon on May 15th at the picturesque Baltusrol Golf Club. Embracing a joyful baby shower theme, the event celebrated the Auxiliary’s deep commitment to supporting Overlook Medical Center with imaginative volunteering and fundraising efforts. This meaningful gathering was made possible in part thanks to the generous support of sponsor Lisa Neira and Corient Wealth Management. Attendees were honored to hear from two guest speakers: Dr. April Graham, Pediatric Physician with Atlantic...

Navigating New Distribution Rules with Inherited IRAs

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in Financial advice, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be one in the future, you should know recent legal changes on inherited IRAs can result in costly implications if not followed properly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has clarified rules included in the SECURE Act (which Congress passed in 2019) that are important for IRA beneficiaries to understand. Read on to determine if these new rules are applicable to your situation. Different beneficiaries...

Beloved Veteran Leader to Oversee the Summit YMCA

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 1, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

Tiffany Escott has been a driving force behind the Summit Area YMCA’s mission—building community, supporting families, and leading with heart. Now, she will bring that same dedication and vision to her new role as Executive Director of the organization’s flagship building, the Summit YMCA. For nearly 23 years, Tiffany has served as an integral part of the Summit Area YMCA’s leadership team—first as the Youth and Camp Director and later as the Executive Director of the Berkeley Heights YMCA. Most recently, Tiffany led the expansion of the organization’s community initiatives in her role as Mission...

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Raises More Than $300,00 at Spark Art’s Impact Gala

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 7, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Visual Arts Center of New Jersey On Saturday, April 26, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) held its annual spring gala at Canoe Brook Country Club, hosting roughly 200 guests, donors, and sponsors in a celebration of the arts. The signature event raised over $300,000 to support the Art Center’s powerful arts programming. “Our annual gala is always a powerful reminder of the incredible community we have at the Art Center. This year’s theme, ‘Spark Art’s Impact,’ truly came to life as guests went above and beyond to support our mission. We’re deeply grateful for their generosity,”...

Award-Winning Educator Inspires Young Environmental Stewards

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 7, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Althea Llewellyn Honored with National Award for Environmental Education Althea Llewellyn, Director of Education at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, has been awarded the Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award for Early Environmental Education by The Garden Club of America. Established in 1992, the Hull Award honors individuals who work with children under the age of 16 to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world. Llewellyn was nominated by the Summit Garden Club in recognition of her outstanding contributions to youth environmental education. Through...

As high school graduation and other celebratory events approach us, please take the time to speak to your teen(s)

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 7, 2025. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Underage drinking can have serious consequences for teens and young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 6 youth under 21 die every day from non-driving alcohol-related causes (such as drowning and suicide). Studies have shown that alcohol consumption by adolescents results in brain damage (possibly permanent) and impairs intellectual development. When drinking is delayed until age 21, a child’s risk of serious alcohol problems decreases by 70%. Underage drinking is against the law, and it is also against the law for adults to serve or provide alcohol...