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The Cranford Theater is kicking off its journey to a century of movie memories with a special community celebration marking 100 days until its 100th anniversary. The milestone event will feature a complimentary screening of Paddington 2 on Thursday, August 20, with festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. Families can enjoy pre-show activities including face painting, temporary tattoos, photos with Paddington, and other family-friendly fun before settling in for the movie. The celebration marks the beginning of a yearlong tribute to the Cranford Theate…

For more than 50 years, Berkeley Heights Eye Group has been helping local residents protect one of their most valuable assets—their vision. Now, with a new office in New Providence, Dr. Todd Leventhal and Dr. Albert Bargoud are building on that legacy with advanced technology, personalized care, and a commitment to serving generations of local families.   Congratulations on your new office! Tell us briefly about Berkeley Heights Eye Group. We are an independent ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing individualized, patient-centered medical and surgical eye care. We…

A local specialist shares expert tips on blocking seasonal heat using custom window treatments. As summer temperatures climb in Westfield, homeowners face the familiar challenge of keeping indoor living spaces comfortable without sending utility bills through the roof. While cranking up the air conditioning is the immediate reaction, a significant portion of indoor heat actually enters right through the windows. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 76% of the sunlight that falls on standard double-pane windows enters the home to become heat. Fortunately, strategic management …

Michael Snyder, CRPC ®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director with The Snyder Group a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Red Bank, NJ. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 16 years. In 2026, higher retirement contribution limits are creating new opportunities for long-term savings—including increases to $24,500 for 401(k)s and $7,500 for IRAs1. For many investors, that raises an important quest…

Leo Goldman The College Men’s Club of Westfield and the College Women’s Club of Westfield jointly announce that the 2026 recipients of the awards honoring the male and female seniors earning the highest grade point averages at Westfield High School (WHS) are Leo Goldman and Darby Hubner. The $500 awards for academic excellence were bestowed at the WHS graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25th, continuing each club’s legacy of recognizing outstanding student achievement. “The College Women’s and College Men’s Club…

By Barry Jaruzelski, CMC Trustee On Monday, June 29, the College Men’s Club of Westfield (CMC) held a reception at the home of CMC President Dave Germond to honor the three 2026 recipients of the club’s four-year college scholarships. Dylan Palumbo, CMC Scholarship Committee Co-Chair, introduced this year’s scholarship winners and noted that “this year’s scholarship program was the most competitive in memory and that the recipients were selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, financial need, and career direction.” The three young men graduated from Westfield …

Late summer at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit offers a different kind of beauty – one that’s a little quieter, a little slower, and well worth discovering. Across the gardens, hydrangeas continue to put on a spectacular display while native perennials, colorful annuals, and pollinator-friendly flowers provide a feast for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Morning walks are filled with birdsong, shady woodland paths offer a welcome escape from the summer heat, and every visit brings something new to discover. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll, inspiration for your own gar…

Two longtime Cranford residents are earning international recognition for their journalism. Veteran journalists John Touhey and Sean Quinn, both longtime Cranford residents, received multiple honors at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards, with each capturing a prestigious first-place award in one of Catholic journalism’s premier competitions. Presented by the Catholic Media Association during its annual conference in Atlantic City, the awards recognize excellence in reporting, photography, digital media and communications across the United States, Canada and the Vatican. Touhey earned Fir…