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Back row, John Clark, Trustee of the College Men’s Club of Westfield, and Susan Kolwalenko, President of the College Women’s Club of Westfield. Front row, WHS students Caroline Sahm and Vedant Iyer. The Westfield College Men’s Club (CMC) and the Westfield College Women’s Club (CWC) are pleased to announce that they jointly funded Westfield High School’s DECA team to attend DECA’s 2026 National Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 25-29. Each Westfield college club provided half of the $1,500 sponsorship…

Compiled by Laura L. Simone About THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CRANFORD As the body of Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit, the First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., Cranford, seeks to live God’s Word and inspire others to embrace Jesus’ commandment to love one another as the Lord loves us. Worship every Sunday at 10:00 am. Learn more at firstprescranford.org. Long before Cranford had its own church building—or even its own identity as a town—families traveled by wagon, horseback, or on foot to attend worship in neighboring Westfield, then known as…

ScreenshotLocal dad/school teacher Jason Ruggiero spent time with our editors discussing how Punk4Kids came about and what its meant to the community. Tell us a bit about yourself and your family. What inspired you to start Punk4Kids, and how did the idea first come together? So the idea of Punk4Kids started a few summers ago. Tanner, our son, is Autistic and goes to school year-round. As a teacher, I take him to school in the summer. That one summer, I noticed that whatever the first song he heard was the song we…

By Tom Mizisko The Summit Free Public Library will soon greatly expand access to books and many other materials by joining the Main Library Alliance (MAIN), a consortium of 60 public libraries across northern and central New Jersey. Cardholders will gain access to more than 3.2 million items from libraries across Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties. Summit’s current collection includes approximately 160,000 items; after the Library joins MAIN, over twenty times more materials will be available to browse and borrow, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs,…

Summit High School honored 20 student-athletes during Spring National Signing Day as they officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. The signing class spans a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, soccer, football, swimming, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, baseball, track and field, and fencing, reflecting the depth of the program across multiple seasons. “National Signing Day is always a proud moment,” said Summit Public Schools Athletic Director Allison Flockhart. “Each of our student-athletes has put in countless hours of w…

There’s a certain magic when passion meets the pavement — or in this case, the powder. This winter, snowboarding siblings Mackenzie and Wyatt Frackoviak hit the mountains not chasing wins, but driven by a love of the ride. What followed was an unforgettable season. Mackenzie: Finding Her Flow For 12-year-old Mackenzie, the season was about testing her limits. She often competed in adult divisions, taking on riders with years more experience — including early in the season at Loon Mountain’s Bomb Hole Rail Jam, where she earned a second-place finish with quiet confidenc…

April in Summit delivered a vibrant stretch of community energy, blending history, civic pride, and celebration across generations. The city’s participation in the nation’s 250th anniversary came to life with Revolutionary Trail Day, a town-wide, immersive experience featuring reenactments, student performances, music, and hands-on activities that highlighted Summit’s role in the American Revolution. Just days earlier, the Summit Showcase opened the doors of local government, inviting residents inside the firehouse to connect with first responders and city departments …

NJFO and Historic Preservation Commission Partner on special May 9 Event In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission and the Friends of the NJ Festival Orchestra will join forces for a special historic edition of the “Tour of “Notable Homes” on Saturday, May 9, from 10 am to 3 pm.  Four beautifully preserved residences will showcase Westfield’s rich architectural heritage, including an exquisite Queen Anne Victorian, a stately Georgian brick manor, and a charming Sears, Roebuck bungalow. “We are thrilled to partner with the Frien…

By Luke Margolis For an incredible 17th year, Atlantic Health has earned a spot on the national Great Place to Work® and Fortune’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®,” ranking number 75. This honor underscores Atlantic Health’s commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture while delivering the highest quality patient care and experiences. Earning this distinction for nearly two decades affirms the health system’s position as a premier employer in both New Jersey and the nation. “We are thrilled to celebrate our amazing team, the driving force behind every life…