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Summit Park Line Is Open!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 26, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name(s): Dr. Robert Rubino / Debra Karrat Organization: Summit Park Line Foundation, Inc. Location: Summit, NJ Contact Information: Debra Karrat: dakarrat@gmail.com Can you provide a bit of history about the bridge? When and how did this all begin? In 2014 when Dr. Robert Rubino was Summit Council President, he was on his way to Overlook Hospital on Springfield Ave on a winter morning and saw the sun rising over the Manhattan skyline and thought how great it would be for the public to have a clear view of NYC. This led him to find the abandoned 1.2-mile stretch of rail land next to the...

Local Kids

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight Name: Jacob Kelly Age: 12 Grade/school: 6th grade Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: Kimberly (mom), Dan (dad), Abigail (sister – 16), Claire (sister-14) Pet’s Name/type: Archie – dog (breed – Brittney) Something unique about me: I love to fish and have won multiple awards for either the biggest catch or the most fish caught. When I grow up, I want to be: A Robotics Engineer Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Boy Scouts, play football for Cranford PAL, reading, playing chess, fishing, hiking Animal: Birds! I really want a Green Cheeked Conure for a pet, but my...

Meet Doug & Davey, two rescue kittens looking for a forever home

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Elisa, Steve, Matthew, Aleksandr, and Luca Szczepankiewicz Type of Breed Feline – Unknown PET’S NAME Doug and Davey MALE OR FEMALE Males PET’s AGE nine months old Where/why did you get your pet? Doug and Davey were found as very young kittens. They were both in pretty bad shape; eye infections, were underweight, and there was no sign of mom or other siblings. They were brought under the care of Summit Animal Rescue Association (SARA) and we were able to foster them from about four weeks old. We have never fostered kittens before but felt that we could take really good...

The Tradition Continues at Mr. J’s Barbershop

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Local Business Profile, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name(s): Manuel (Manny) Vazquez Company name: Mr. J’s Barbershop Your position: Owner/ Barber Website: Www.MrJsBarbershop.com Phone number: 908-232-8879 Business address: 607 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090 Congratulations on continuing the tradition of the legendary Mr. J’s Barbershop in Westfield! How is it going and what do you like about the downtown and local community? Thank you! Continuing such an amazing legacy is very humbling. The shop has come so far since 1966. Besides the obvious remodel, barbering has changed drastically. New techniques, technology and demand...

Cannoli, A Total Lover

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Hue and Matthew Type of Breed Puppy, Havanese PET’S NAME Cannoli MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 8 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Cannoli after a month of moving into our new home in Cranford as a Christmas gift to each other. The funny thing is our families were making bets on how long we can last without a pet. We definitely lost because we promised ourselves not to get a pet too soon and now, here we are! Anything special or unusual about them (talents/quirks)? There are so many things she does that we are luckily able to capture and post on her Instagram...

Holy Trinity School earns re-accreditation for Middle States

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Middle States Accreditation or reaccreditation takes place every seven years for schools involved in the program. Recognized by the United States Department of Education, is an expression of confidence in the institution’s mission, goals, performance, and resources, according to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Holy Trinity School staff worked during this school year toward their reaccreditation status for the 2023-2030 time period. Along with input from the community, the staff decided on several goals for student performance improvement and an organizational goal of promoting...

Musical Honors in the Westfield Public Schools

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Westfield High Feature. Leave a Comment

For a sixth consecutive year, the Westfield Public School District has been named one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” in the nation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The designation is awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The recognition comes as Westfield High School students in the Concert Choir and Chorale participated in the WorldStrides Music Festival in Washington D.C. on April 22-23 which included a competitive,...

Meet John Szeles Szeles Construction

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

Name: John Szeles Family names: Gina (wife and mom), Ava (16), Anthony (15), Domenic (12) Company name: Szeles Construction LLC Your position: Owner Website: szelesconstruction.com Phone number: 908-917-4566 Location: Cranford, New Jersey How long have you lived in Cranford? Tell us about your family: We’ve Lived in Cranford for 15 years. My wife Gina of 19 years has lived in Cranford most of her life. She left her job of 26 years a year ago to be a full time mom to our daughter Ava 16, Anthony 15, Domenic 12 and of course our beloved cat Shannon. What do you like best about the local area?...