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You Can Fund Your Children’s College Education and Retirement Simultaneously – Here’s How

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

Many parents face the challenge of saving for their children’s college education while also building a nest egg for retirement. Funding both priorities simultaneously can feel like a juggling act – and the stress can intensify as high school graduation and retirement dates draw nearer, particularly if you’re coming up short on your savings goals. As your time horizon narrows, which should come first – funding your kid’s tuition or your own retirement? The answer depends on your situation, but here are some factors to keep in mind: Prioritize college bills or retirement? In most cases, saving...

Marching Band Named Grand Champion

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

The Westfield High School Marching Band wrapped up its 2024 fall season with impressive performances. The Marching Blue Devils placed 1st in their division at the Scotch Plains and Piscataway competitions, while being named Grand Champion for the highest score among all competing bands. In East Brunswick, they placed 2nd in their division and 2nd overall. The band finished the season, performing in the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association State Championships where they placed 3rd in Class AAAA, and received the 4th highest score of the over 30 high school bands in attendance.

WHS Students Visit NJ State House for Firsthand Civics Lesson

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

Westfield High School students visited the New Jersey State House in Trenton this fall to learn about the inner workings of state government and gain a deeper understanding of the legislative process at the state level. The October 30 field trip was organized by language arts teacher Bailey Verdone and social studies teacher Antony Farag, who together teach a Global Citizen course at the high school and who arranged the trip as part of their civic engagement unit. “Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis gave us special permission to visit the floors of the Senate and General Assembly, along with...

CMC of Westfield Held Annual Holiday Reception to Honor Scholars

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

College Men’s Club of Westfield honored its current four-year scholarship recipients with a holiday reception at Echo Lake Country Club. Standing left to right (front row) CMC President David Germond, Ethan Witten, Juan-Diego Lara, Gabriel Dayon, Sean Marner, Matthew Meixner, and CMC Scholarship Chair Ryan Clark, (back row) Adam Goddard, Kevin Warren, Benedict Nematadzira, and Pierce Kelly. WESTFIELD – On December 18th, the College Men’s Club of Westfield (CMC) held its annual holiday reception at Echo Lake Country Club to honor its current four-year scholarship recipients. Also in attendance...

Westfield Memorial Library Seeks to honor Martin Luther King, Jr and the Spirit of Volunteerism in January

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

January is viewed as a time of new beginnings and resolutions, but it’s also a month for volunteerism and the chance to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. who asked, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The Westfield Memorial Library and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield are happy to give you the opportunity to answer that question for yourself. On Sunday, January 12th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, you can stop by the Meeting Room for the library’s 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Fair. You’ll have the opportunity...

Dental Care as We Age

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 3, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, Tooth Talk by Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 This month’s topic is taking care of your teeth as you age. My dad was a dentist post WWII and, in his day, most were happy to be alive and life expectancy was mid-sixties. Today, our generation will live much longer and we want to enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth that we can smile, eat and speak with. Of course, the first step is to see your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. As we age, most of us will experience some level of gum recession that will create spaces between our teeth...

TREE-MENDOUS HOLIDAY FUN

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 9, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

await at REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES! Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce its 5th annual Festival of Trees, a fun outdoor winter festival that celebrates community and culture. The festival will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and promises to delight visitors of all ages with uniquely themed and decorated trees, festive activities, and seasonal cheer. All festival trees are sponsored and decorated by local businesses, community groups, and families, including Title Sponsor, Lois Schneider Realtor. The trees, spread throughout the Arboretum’s...

Meet local pet Daisy, an affectionate Goldendoodle who loves Kraft American Cheese and having her teeth brushed

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

Family member names Scott, Kim, Christopher & Kylie Skrabonja Type of Breed Goldendoodle PET’S NAME Daisy MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 2 years 9 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Daisy from a breeder in Rochester, NY (Orchard Pups). We were looking for a dog for a while and when our neighbor told us she went through this breeder, we decided to check out the Goldendoodle pups she had. We did a Facetime with all the pups she had in the litter for the size we wanted to get and the temperament we saw in Daisy was exactly what she has been since we got her. Our kids are a great...

Expanded Children’s Room

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

Planned for the Cranford Public Library Open Concept & Nature Theme Bring Light to the New Children’s Room By Christina Miskewitz Families will soon see an expanded, bright, and airy Children’s Room at the Cranford Public Library. The expansion and renovation project is currently out to bid for construction after it was approved by the Cranford Planning Board last month. “The Cranford Public Library is a cornerstone in our community. We want our children to have the space to learn, explore, and grow. This renovation will help to achieve that goal. I am thankful for all of the work of our...