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Grand Opening Week Celebrations at Cranford YMCA Culminates with Open House Event on Saturday, April 27

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 4, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Kristy Cerini and Christina Miskewitz The Cranford YMCA, a partnership between the Township of Cranford and the Westfield Area YMCA, is thrilled to announce its grand opening week which will culminate in an Open House event on April 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Festivities will kick off with a ribbon cutting on April 23, including the unveiling of the renovated main locker rooms and changing areas, which were the final pieces in the transformation of the facility’s interior. Throughout the week, the Cranford YMCA will offer special perks for members and those who join, as well as giveaways...

The Journey of Teddy the Cat

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Family member names Maria DeSantis – Caretaker Type of Breed Ginger Tabby Cat PET’S NAME Teddy MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE We Don’t know Where/why did you get your pet? My neighbor, Hannah Caicedo and I spotted Teddy behind our building in Westfield last August. We would see him everyday roaming around with an injured leg/ foot. We would see him dragging his foot for months. He wouldn’t come close enough for us to help him. After reading a FB Westfield group post this January about this kitty sleeping outside and injured Hannah and I decided to make a real effort to trap him....

Athletic Achievers

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Twenty Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically. The following student-athletes will continue to compete at the college level: Tomas Cestero, Seton Hall University, Baseball Maxwell Cho, Union College, Football Grace D’Angelo, Franklin & Marshall College, Softball Randal Davis, Rochester University, Baseball Peter Del Re, Union College, Football Gabrielle Demeter, Davidson College, Track & Field Erin Doherty, Salisbury University, Softball Shannon...

Embracing Imperfection: Trusting Motherly Instincts on the Journey of Parenthood

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Name Lindsay Kaup Company name The Highland Group at Keller Williams Job Title Real Estate Agent Family (names/ages) Husband, Ken & Son, Carter Pet(s) Fish named Yellow Contact Info (215) 272-4202, Lindsay@LindsayKaup.com How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We moved to Westfield five years ago because of its reputation as a vibrant community with excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and beautiful surroundings. The town’s convenient location, just a short commute from New York City, also made it an attractive choice for both professional opportunities and...

Strengthening the Cranford Community Through Support and Fundraising

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Tell us about Project Home of Cranford! Project Home of Cranford is a 501(c)(3) organization that was started in 1988 with the specific purpose of raising funds to be given to Cranford Family Care. This aid is distributed to Cranford residents who are experiencing difficulty paying their rent or mortgage due to financial downturns in their lives caused by illness, job loss, or other unexpected events. Here we are, 36 years later, and this support is needed now as much as ever. The organization consists of dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, talent, and energy to raise the necessary...

Optimist Club Recognizes intermediate School Educators for Excellence

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Edison Intermediate School mathematics teacher Ryan Belline is the co-recipient of the 2024 Optimist Club’s Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award. Pictured here with Edison principal LaNova Schall (right) and Superintendent Dr. Raymond González. Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Edison Intermediate School mathematics teacher Ryan Belline and Roosevelt Intermediate School social studies teacher Marissa Conneely have been recognized as outstanding intermediate school educators by the Optimist Club of Westfield. A nominator describes Belline as “an exemplary educator who embodies...

Melodies of love How Music and Worship United One Couple

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Name(s): Adrian & Megan Soltys Family (names/ages): Cecilia Claire/2 months Pet(s) if any: Mozart/toy goldendoodle Job Title(s): Adrian – Director of Worship at the Parish Community of Saint Helen Megan – Vocal Music Teacher, Choral Director, and Professional Musician For Adrian Adrian, tell us how you got your start as Director of Worship at St. Helen’s in Westfield? I was working at another Catholic Church in Bergen County, but I was aware of the parish. A friend and colleague of mine was the music director at St. Helen at the time and submitted his resignation. He asked me...

Westfield Board Appoints New Athletic Director & WHS Assistant Principal

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At its regular public meeting on May 7, 2024, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of James DeSarno as Director of Athletics / K-12 Physical Education and Health Supervisor, effective July 1, 2024. DeSarno will succeed Sandra Mamary, who is retiring after 37 years in the Westfield Public School District, 14 of them as Athletic Director. Also effective July 1, the Board approved the appointment of Edison Intermediate School assistant principal Jacqueline Spring to succeed WHS Assistant Principal Dr. Warren Hynes, who has accepted a position in a neighboring school district. DeSarno...

Westfield Memorial Library collaborates with local fine artist to create limited- edition library card

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The Westfield Memorial Library has collaborated with local fine artist Ricardo Roig to design a Limited-Edition library card. The card, which is a colorful digital replica of Roig’s hand-cut print of the library, is based on an aerial photograph taken by Garrett Maney. The limited-edition library card will be available for free to anyone who signs up for a new library card. Existing cardholders can purchase one as a replacement for $2.00. All replacement cards will have new library card numbers. The original framed “artist’s proof” of the card will be on permanent display in the library’s newly...