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In a remarkable 24-hour turnaround, the Summit Diner secured a $50,000 grant for exterior restoration, thanks to the swift action of Summit Downtown, Inc. Nancy Adams, Executive Director of Summit Downtown, Inc., coordinated the application process after Mayor Fagan and Councilwoman Hamlet alerted her to the opportunity. “I had just one day to pull everything together,” Adams said. “I worked with the diner’s owners and gathered information online to submit in time. I was thrilled my application was successful!” The grant was awarded through the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets p…

September 5th – 7th Downtown Summit kicks off the September with Welcome Back Summit, a weekend-long shopping event designed to celebrate the return to routine as summer winds down. Participating stores and restaurants will offer special promotions, discounts, sidewalk sales, and exclusive items throughout the weekend. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while refreshing your fall wardrobe or finding the perfect gift. Using digital passports, there will be a GRAND PRIZE for the person that visits the most parti…

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-we…

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 me…

Westfield’s STEM Camp once again engaged students in grades 3-8 with exciting, hands-on challenges that sparked curiosity and creativity across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This summer, Westfield’s STEM Camp once again engaged students in grades 3-8 with exciting, hands-on challenges that sparked curiosity and creativity across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. During the week-long, half-day sessions in July, STEM campers participated in four workshops among a selection of …

The Y believes that everyone—regardless of age, income, or background—should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. To help make this possible, financial assistance is available to enable participation in Y programs. Eligible individuals or families must live or work in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, or Mountainside and complete a financial assistance application. Scholarship applications are available at all Westfield Area YMCA locations, at the Cranford YMCA, or online at www.westfieldynj.org/financial-assistance. “The YMCA’s financial assistance program was a l…

The Westfield Area YMCA is committed to making health and wellness accessible to individuals of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. A variety of specialized programs address unique health needs while promoting strength, confidence, and connection in a welcoming environment. Parkinson’s Exercise Program – Designed to address issues and symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, this program focuses on everyday activities such as improving balance, posture, and mobility, while easing tremors and building strength. Classes are led by trainers certified in Parkinson’s exercise and fu…

Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is dedicated to empowering over 3,000 people with disabilities and youth at risk, known as “members,” to lead fully integrated and independent lives in their communities. Through a broad spectrum of support services including housing, daily life skills, employment, personal finance, and social inclusion, CAU seeks to build an accessible, all-inclusive world where everyone can find fulfillment. Central to its mission, CAU’s Community Supports Program provides approximately 500 members support with budgeting, grocery shopping, and attending medical appointm…

SAVOR Snack Shop Anniversary Bash Jason Sanchez and Michele Santo, owners of SAVOR Snack Shop in Downtown Cranford, celebrated their first anniversary in August with a community party at 18 North Union Ave., complete with food, drinks, a chocolate buffet, and family fun. Garden Club Beautifies Westfield Members of the Garden Club of Westfield got their hands dirty at the Westfield Historical Society on Aug. 1, weeding, mulching, and planting new greenery. Special thanks went to Home Depot for discounting the mulch. Ribbon Cutting at Palmas Café Downtown Cranford officially …