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Preparing for the future is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Whether you’re still a decade or more away from retirement or already enjoying life after work, it’s worth asking an important question: Will your financial resources support you for as long as you need them? With people living longer and economic conditions constantly shifting, having a financial plan focused on longevity is essential. Based on my experience as an advisor, here are strategies that can help you feel confident that your money is positioned to support you throughout your lifetime. Create a su…

By Katie Curran Darcy Please email your proposal to: info@thewestfieldfoundation.org with SYE 2026 in the subject. Please include both a physical and email address as well as a phone number for your organization’s contact. Announcements will follow. Organizations receiving grants will select youths to be employed. The Foundation expects that financial need will be a consideration in the choice and encourages grant recipients to supplement the grant amount, if needed, to ensure that the employee is fairly paid for the position being filled. Grant recipients must submit an imp…

Returns to Westfield May 29-31 Pop Star Evangelia Turns Up the Excitement as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hosts a Weekend Serving A Taste of Greece Right in Your Backyard WESTFIELD, NJ May 29-31, 2026 —  Area residents look forward each year to immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of Greece at NJ Greek Fest, hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield. And this year, the event — known for delectable Greek cuisine, a Mega 50/50 raffle and many other family-friendly activities — turns up the excitement, welcoming the sensational Evangelia, the Greek-Americ…

Welcomes Spring Downtown By Rosemary Shire, The Garden Club of Westfield The Garden Club of Westfield welcomed spring with the annual planting of spring blossoms in the sidewalk planters on the corners of Elm and East Broad Streets on April 2. In addition to a colorful assortment of pansies, the planters are crowned with pussy willows and maroon hellebores. A variety of stock, some white alyssum, and a trailing yellow pansy complete each container. Thanks to Home Depot for donating many of the plants and to Dreyer Farms for their kind contribution, as well. For further informati…

Ends Season Undefeated TEAM PLAYERS ARE: Skylar Abrams, Adalena Blankenship, Sienna Benanti, Reese Clarke, Kiera Evangelista, Sophia Corcoran, Morgan Markle, Hailey Taylor, Gemma Rapuano, Maya Redding, and Victoria Walsh. The seventh-grade Westfield girls basketball team has completed another undefeated season, topped with another seventh-grade championship. They beat Wayne in the championship for a second year in a row to win their fourth consecutive championship. What might be even more impressive than four st…

The Summit Playhouse continues its 2026 season with a chilling production of Jean-Paul Sartre’s landmark one-act play, No Exit. First performed in 1944, Sartre’s existential masterpiece takes place entirely in a single, claustrophobic room in Hell. There, three deceased strangers confront the terrifying realization that their eternal punishment is not fire or torture—but each other. As the characters’ hidden sins and true natures are revealed, the play builds to a haunting conclusion: “Hell is other people.” Cast Joseph Garcin — Dale Monroe Estelle Rigault — Sky Monroe Inez Ser…

By Nina Tiger SAGE Eldercare is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Irene Loschert, Jeffrey Markovitz and Frank A. Robertazzi. They join current Board members Helen Griffith, Treasurer John Hoffman, Vice President Kathleen Lally and Board President Cheryl LaBelle. Irene Loschert is a Realtor at Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in Summit. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Irene had a successful career in corporate communications and event planning at Morgan Stanley and UBS Warburg. Irene also plays an active role within…

Insurance is one of those things many people know they need but quietly hope they can put off figuring out later. Glenn Potolsky has built his business on the idea that “later” is often when families wish they had asked the questions sooner. Potolsky, who owns and operates an Allstate agency at 42 Maple St. in Summit, has become a trusted local resource, helping residents navigate complex financial decisions, particularly when it comes to life insurance. From his downtown Summit office, Potolsky works with individuals, couples and families navigating one of the most common points of con…

Our talented high school performers took the stage at the 46th Annual Governor’s Awards in Arts Education and proudly brought home several awards! This prestigious, statewide competition represents New Jersey’s highest honor for high school performing arts students and their teachers. Our students were recognized across multiple categories for their creativity, passion, and outstanding performances. Jonas Wilcox – 1st Place Contrasting Monologues Jonas Wilcox & Diego Cobo – 1st Place Comedic Pairs Mads Garman & Mia Lombardo – 2nd Place Comedic Pairs Caroline & Lauren Byrn…