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OPTIMIST CLUB INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Outstanding Teacher Awards – 2025

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 11, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Jillian Martinez (Left) Melissa Fahy (Right) Left to Right (Back Row) – Martin Gulino, LaNova Schall, Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, Brian Gechtman and Vic Mankoski Left to Right (Front Row) Jillian Martinez and Melissa Fahy The Optimist Club Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award was established in 1998 to give recognition and credit to distinguished intermediate school teachers who are dedicated to providing an educationally stimulating and supporting environment during this critical stage of adolescence and to recognize the nobility of the teaching profession. The 27th...

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 11, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Runs October 18 to November 2 Step into the world’s longest-running play — a classic whodunit packed with secrets, suspicion, and murder. Snowed in at a remote guesthouse, a group of strangers soon discovers that one of them is a killer. With sharp dialogue, intriguing characters, and suspense that builds to Christie’s legendary twist ending, The Mousetrap will keep you guessing until the very last moment. Don’t miss this iconic theatrical mystery that has captivated audiences for over 70 years! Mollie Ralston: Jillian Flynn Giles Ralston: Gabriel Michelson Christopher Wren: Zachary Conner Mrs....

Westfield Hall of Fame to Induct NJFO Maestro David Wroe

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 11, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Germaine Trabert The music director and conductor has been orchestrating community connections. The Westfield Historical Society is proud to announce that Maestro David Wroe, who has served as the Music Director of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) since 1998, has been selected for induction into the prestigious Westfield Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the community and beyond. Critically acclaimed Maestro David Wroe, has earned plaudits for his work as a conductor in concert halls throughout the world. However, it is...

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS

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

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce a dynamic lineup of events for Hispanic Heritage Month, which kicked off September 15 and runs through October 15, 2025. The celebration will honor the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of residents with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. “Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a commemoration—it’s a celebration of the journeys and traditions that shaped us,” said Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes Leon. “As the first Hispanic woman to serve on this Board, and as the daughter of Cuban...

Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon to orbit Rahway NJ in October 2025

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

The touring artwork will be presented during the 17-day Festival of the Moon Museum of the Moon, a touring artwork by U.K. artist Luke Jerram, will be presented inside the majestic Union County Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage in October 2025. This is the first time Museum of the Moon will be presented in New Jersey and one of a handful of times it has been exhibited on the East Coast in the United States. Measuring 23 feet in diameter, the moon features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Every inch measured on the spherical sculpture represents an actual distance of almost 8 miles...

FALL INTO FUN AT REEVES-REED ARBORETUM

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

Gather your family and friends and head to Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit this October for two of the season’s most anticipated celebrations! Kick off the festivities at OKTOBERFEST on Saturday, October 4, from 4–8 pm. This annual fundraiser transforms the Arboretum into a lively beer garden with bottomless seasonal ales, Bavarian-style bratwurst, pretzels, and hearty German sides prepared by Barth’s Market. Add in a live German band, lawn games, and plenty of dancing, and you have the perfect autumn evening. Break out your lederhosen or dirndl—festive attire is highly encouraged! “By raising...

START YOUR ENGINES, BRING THE FAMILY, AND ENJOY DOWNTOWN SUMMIT: ARTS & CARS FESTIVAL

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on September 8, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, from 10am – 4PM Do you remember the 21st DAY of September? This year you definitely will! Summit Downtown is excited to announce the return of a community favorite, the Arts & Cars Festival on Sunday, September 21st from 10am-4pm. Presented in collaboration with the Visual Arts Center of NJ and Peotter’s Auto Body & Spa, this event will bring together automotive enthusiasts and local artists for a day filled with beauty, culture, and family fun. Guests can expect a day filled with great food, live music, children’s entertainment, cool and unique cars...

Summer Programs Support Student Learning and Connection

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on September 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Fifteen multilingual learners (MLs) in grades K-5 participated in this year’s ML Summer Experience, a two-week enrichment program designed to support English language acquisition through engaging, hands-on activities. Held from July 7-18, the Westfield Public School District’s program was themed “Journey Through the Stars” and guided students through a fun exploration of planets and the solar system. Fifteen multilingual learners (MLs) in grades K-5 participated in this year’s ML Summer Experience, a two-week enrichment program designed to support English language acquisition through engaging,...

YMCA Flyers Track Club Shines at National Junior Olympics

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on September 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club delivered standout performances at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in Savannah, Georgia, this July, earning personal bests and setting records on the national stage. Competing against some of the country’s top young athletes, the Flyers demonstrated speed, endurance, and determination throughout the meet. The club, led by USATF-certified coaches, serves hundreds of local athletes ages 7 to 15 year-round. Runners learn the fundamentals of distance running as well as techniques for off-track competition, while more experienced members advance...