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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
name Carly Berger Nguyen
Family (names/ages) Khoa (husband), Kien (son age 13), Caden (son age 9)
Company Little Voice Big Matter
Job Title Life & Mindset Coach for Moms
Contact Info
littlevoicebigmatter@gmail.com; littlevoicebigmatter.com;
www.facebook.com/
littlevoicebigmatter;
www.instagram.com/littlevoicebigmatter/
How long have you lived here and what brought you to town?
We moved to Cranford in August 2017 after living in NYC for 17 years. I grew up in Edison, NJ and once we had our 2nd son in 2015, I knew we needed more space, a yard, and a great school district for our growing boys,...
Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida
Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ
Phone: 908-654-6262
So, Doc, what is the topic of the month?
This month’s topic will be the dreaded ROOT CANAL! Often feared and mostly misunderstood.
Tell us why?
Most tooth pain is related to the nerve in the tooth beginning to die, Sometimes, cold, hot, biting can be the cause of pain.
Sometimes the pain can be spontaneous. Not all tooth pain is cause for root canal, that is why it is very important to see your dentist if something is bothering you so it can be evaluated. It may be a simple problem but if it...