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6 Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Vacation with your Westfield Library Card

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summer is finally in full swing and that means that many of us will be taking off for a much-needed vacation. Whether you are planning on spending your summer vacation close to home or taking off to explore an exciting new destination, the Westfield Memorial Library has your reading, watching, playing, and learning needs covered. Stock up on print books Nothing beats the convenience of a print book that you can bring with you as you relax on the beach, by the pool, or in your own backyard. And if your vacation plans will take you to some place with limited or no electricity – like say...

Westfield Students Receive National Recognition in Math and Science

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Edison 7th grader Jasmine Parran is the New Jersey State Merit Winner for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a nationwide project-based science competition. Jasmine’s project – created in a gifted education “Inventions” elective course and entitled “Solar Roadways and Energy Trappers” – won her recognition as the top entry among all other submissions in New Jersey. Additionally, 4th grader Christian Cuccaro and 5th grader Logan Chen are national student winners in the Pythagorean Division of the Continental Mathematics League Competition....

Meet Local Pet Ruby the Recycler, a cuddly and eco-friendly French Bulldog who loves collecting empty water bottles on her daily walks

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Tom, Heather, and Evan (humans) Ella (dog) Nika (cat) Type of Breed French Bulldog PET’S NAME Ruby (the Recycler) MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 3 Where/why did you get your pet? We fell in love with French Bulldogs a few years before we got Ruby, as they are so sweet, funny, and friendly. In May 2020, we picked up Ruby in the Poconos, but she was born in Romania and flown here. There were travel delays due to Covid restrictions. Anything special or unusual about your pet? She’s obsessed with water bottles. Any funny stories? Ruby finds a bottle on nearly every walk and...

Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Qualify for Junior Olympic National Championships

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Athletes from the Westfield Area Y Flyers Track Club traveled to Cortland, New York this past weekend to compete in the USATF Region 2 Junior Olympic Championships. The meet was held at SUNY Cortland and hosted athletes from the New Jersey, Niagara, Three Rivers, and Mid-Atlantic Associations. A total of 13 Flyers competed with 12 earning advancements to the National Championships. Additionally, 5 athletes brought home Region 2 titles. Brian Guterl earned a title win in the 13-14 Boys 3000m Race Walk division. The 13-14 Boys 4x100m relay team of Gabe Worrell, Alex Kessler, Justin Simmons Jr....

3 Steps to Handle Market Volatility as You Approach Retirement

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Financial advice. Leave a Comment

No one likes to watch their investments lose money, but downward market volatility can feel particularly scary for people who plan to retire in the near future. Their anxiety is understandable. They’ve spent their careers building their nest eggs and now – at a time when they plan to give up their income-producing jobs – they face the prospect of living off less money than they had envisioned. Fortunately, it’s rarely as simple as that. As with all things financial, it’s important to look at the big picture. If you’re nearing retirement and worried about market volatility, keep these factors...

WHS Baseball Team Scores a Winning Record this Year!

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Local Artist Graduates WHS Leaving Lasting Legacy Meet Lauren McDonough

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Your name: Lauren McDonough Grade: Graduate Westfield High School Class of 2023 College: Freshman, Boston College Company name: LAM Pet Portraits Your position: Founder and artist Website: www.lampetportraits.com Business address: lauren.mcdonough@comcast.net Can you provide a bit of background about yourself as a student at Westfield High School? How does it feel to now be a graduate? It’s only been a few weeks since our WHS graduation, but the feeling is surreal. I spent twelve years in the Westfield public school system with my friends and classmates, and all of a sudden we’re WHS...

The Dr. is in! August – Back to School

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Local Health, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet Jessica Colucci, LPC. She is a child and adolescent therapist at the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of behavioral difficulties in children, anxiety, depression, as well as strengthening the parent-child relationship within families. Jessica also specializes in the treatment of trauma and is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She provides virtual and in- person sessions at our Westfield, Ridgewood and Hoboken locations! As our kids get ready to go back to school, what are some ways...

Local Business

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Local Business Profile, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name: Ally Amenta Business: Moss and Canvas Email: mossandcanvas@gmail.com Congratulations on your business! How is it going? Tell us a bit about it. Thank you very much! As an artist I’m always looking for new mediums and techniques to experiment with. I was inspired to make pieces of moss art as holiday gifts last year, and it unlocked an unexpected passion. My aim for Moss and Canvas is to explore the lush textures and patterns of moss while integrating organic materials like dried flowers, lichens, and even wood mushrooms! The composition of each piece is one-of-a-kind, with an interesting...