Amazing Journey to Launch Girls Hockey Team at Cranford High

Name: Emme Murphy Age/Grade: 14 (Grade 9) School: Cranford High School Sport/Activity: Girls Ice Hockey Position: Defense Family Members: Rob (Dad), Anna (Mom), Miles (Brother) So, tell us a little bit about yourself? How did you get into the sport? I am a lifelong Cranford resident. I started ice skating at 3 years old and have been playing competitive travel hockey since age 7. I first got interested, because my older brother took an ice hockey clinic at Warinanco skate rink. I wanted to try it and instantly fell in love with the sport. When did the idea of starting a Girls Hockey Team begin?...

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Local Mom Gets Creative! Meet Meg Solebello

Name:  Meg Solebello Family (names/ages): Husband Mike, Molly (9) Michael (6) Company: The Cranford Creative Job Title: Owner, Creative Director, Artist Contact Info: megsolebello.com Meg Solebello is The Cranford Creative. She’s a former NYC advertising creative who brings big-city smarts to small-town homes and businesses. She loves connecting with her community through her art, bringing her energetic zest for life, talent, and creative vision to make your homes, businesses, and soirees beautiful. Meg Solebello is The Cranford Creative. She’s a former NYC advertising creative who brings big-city...

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The Saturday Local

By Lily Terhune The Saturday Local is your local food inspiration in the Cranford area and beyond! Follow @TheSaturdayLocal on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know about new restaurants, drool worthy dishes, and places to visit in the area. Braised Beef Short Ribs at Vine and Oak Tavern in Cranford, NJ Fried Pickles at Urban Burger in Cranford, NJ ...

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HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL OPENS ENROLLMENT FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR

Catholic Schools Week was January 29 through February 3. An Open House was held on Sunday, January 29 for interested families. Those who missed the Open House are welcome to schedule a tour with the Admissions Director, Mrs. Becky Klock. In 2019, Governor Murphy declared, during his signing of a proclamation honoring this week, “Catholic schools provide students an education that emphasizes the formation of moral values and a commitment to community service. The welfare of the state requires that this and future generations of school-age children be assured ample opportunity to develop to the...

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Featuring student writers from WHS! Second hand places first in my heart

On a rainy day, you can often find me scouring the racks of a thrift store. As I walk through the electric doors and stroll through the endless rows, I feel at home among the eclectic collection of clothes and knick-knacks. The first time I went to a thrift store was in 2020 and it marked the beginning of my clothing journey. Thrifting allows me to find unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that can’t be found at the mall. It also helps me save money, as I don’t need to drop hundreds of dollars on a single outfit. Thrifting has helped me curate my individual style and explore my creativity through clothing. My...

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Will You Spend Your Retirement Savings or Leave It Behind?

A key financial question for retirees is what to do with their hard-earned retirement savings. For example, some may find it more fulfilling to provide a college fund for grandchildren rather than purchase a second home for themselves. The opposite can also be true, and that’s okay. In my experience working with retirees, I’ve found it’s critically important to identify what each person’s goals are for their nest egg. Do they want to spend down their assets pursuing activities that bring them joy — or would it be more fulfilling to leave an inheritance to loved ones? If you find yourself...

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Knights of Columbus Makes Joint Donation with Support from Martin’s Jewelers

The Garwood and Cranford Knights of Columbus Councils held a joint Final Four fundraiser  last year to help and assist Cranford Firefighter Rob Hurewitz and his family after hearing about the end of his career as a Cranford Firefighter due to medical issues.  When Ellen Ramer of Martin’s Jewelers saw what we had done for Rob, she reached out to our Council to see how we could work together to help him some more.  Ellen graciously donated a beautiful pair of diamond earrings that we were able to raffle off as a fundraiser.  Working together with Ellen and with the support of Caren Demyen of Downtown...

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Join a Book Club to Read More and Build Meaningful Connections

Every year, people across the globe make New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of building new and improved habits and creating meaningful change in their lives. One of the most popular resolutions is to read more. And a great way to keep yourself accountable to this resolution is by joining book discussion groups. The purpose of clubs in general is to bring people together to connect, learn, and discuss something that is important to its participants. Clubs help build community in a world where people often feel isolated and without true personal connections. And book discussion groups are no...

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OPTIMIST AND ROTARY CLUBS OF WESTFIELD DONATE FOOD GIFT CARDS TO MOBILE MEALS OF WESTFIELD

“Thank you on behalf of our Mobile Meals clients,” said Josephine Walsh, Operations Manager of Mobile Meals of Westfield, in accepting food gift cards from Optimist Club and Rotary Club both of Westfield.  Mobile Meals of Westfield is a non-profit organization which provides prepared meals for those individuals unable to provide meals for themselves.  Mobile Meals serves the communities of Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield. The Optimist Club of Westfield food distribution program has been an annual community service project for the past 32 years. This...

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