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Volunteer Spotlight

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 5, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name: Stephanie Levine Organization: Cranford Schools Friends of the Performing Arts (CSFOPA) Title: Co-President along with Annette Noll Location: Cranford, NJ Contact Information: Cell:917-568-0956, Email: StepLevine@aol.com Can you provide a bit of history about your organization? The Cranford Schools Friends of the Performing Arts is a non-profit 501c3 organization that supports the performing arts programming in the Cranford Public Schools. We have several fundraising events to raise money for our organization. The largest fundraising event we have is the Cranford Film Festival....

Lift While You Climb Award

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 5, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Three Westfield High School students have been recognized with the Lift While You Climb Award, in honor of the late WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson. Nelson, who died in 2019 from complications suffered while donating bone marrow to a boy he didn’t know in France, once said: “We have an obligation to our fellow human beings that if we are in a position to help someone, you do it. You lift as you climb. If you can do that, you have contributed more to society than anything your bank account can produce and, ultimately, contribute more to your own well-being.” Nominated by WHS faculty and staff...

Meet Kelly Gilson Family is where it’s at for this local Westfield mom

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 5, 2024. Posted in Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name Kelly Gilson Company name McKinsey & Company Family (names/ages) Husband – Adam, Sons – Joshua (5) and Benjamin (2.5) Job Title Client Capabilities Manager Pets Dill (a mixed-breed rescue dog) Contact info https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gilson-86081bb/ How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We have lived in Westfield since the Spring of 2022. We were drawn to the beautiful homes and the sense of pride in the community. The vibrant downtown and quick access to the city were also major factors! We moved locally. Prior to living in Westfield, we lived...

for the New Year Financial Checklist

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 5, 2024. Posted in Financial advice, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The changing calendar presents an opportunity to reflect, adjust and begin again in the direction of your goals. Consider completing this checklist to ensure your financial outlook is as bright as it can be in the New Year. Review income and expenses. Has your income changed over the past year? Did you experience any unexpected expenses? Inflation has made an impact on most households; look back to identify where your bank balance was most affected. If your spending has strayed from past financial goals, the New Year is a good time to reset and start fresh. Tally subscriptions and end non-essential...

Student Recipients of MLK Award Recognized at 37th Annual Interfaith Service

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 5, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Twenty-three elementary and intermediate school students in the Westfield Public Schools received recognition for their submissions in an annual essay, poetry, and art contest sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield. The students – whose creative works addressed the organization’s 2024 theme of “It Starts with Me: Positive Peace and Social Justice for All” – were welcomed at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association’s 37th Annual Interfaith Service on January 15 at the First United Methodist Church. The student award recipients are as follows: Intermediate...

The Dr. is in! February – National Eating Disorder Awareness

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 5, 2024. Posted in Local Health, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

During the week of February 20th to 26th, we recognize National Eating Disorder Awareness. by Samantha Renfree LPC CCTP To inspire healthier communities through compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment; science-driven education; and trusted, accessible resources. Lukin Center Driven by Science. Led by Compassion What is an eating disorder? Eating disorders are a category of mental illnesses in which there are multiple types. As a whole, eating disorders involve a persistent challenge of eating or behaviors related to eating that impact the individual’s ability to consume food...

Registration for the spring 2024 In-Town Recreational Softball League is open!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Learn More & Signup Here: www.westfieldsoftball.org The Season will run from around 4/15/24-6/10/24. Commitment involves: 1 weeknight practice and 1 game on Saturdays for K-3 1 weeknight practice, 1 weeknight game and 1 Saturday game for grades 4-8 All players currently living in Westfield or enrolled in K-8th grades in Westfield Schools are eligible. Grades K-3 will be grouped by the following to the best of our ability: School based Team numbers Player availability for practice *Please note there are no team or friend requests. Grades 4-8 will be rostered with even pitchers and...

Kid of the Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet local kid Brooklyn Cuccolo, a dynamic 5th grader who loves jamming on her guitar and cooking Spotlight Name: Brooklyn Cuccolo Age: 11 Grade/School: 5th grade at Livingston Ave School Family Member Names: Hayley ( mom), John ( dad), Ryleigh (sister) Pet’s Name/type: Boomer (dog), Georgia (dog), SeaC ( parrottlette), Zilla (bearded dragon), bagel (dwarf hamster) Something unique about me: I love cooking. When I grow up, I want to be: A Chef Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, and guitar Animal: Butterfly Color: Purple Food: Salad Movies: Horror movies Music: Melanie...

Cranford Jaycees Delivering Joy with Santa

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Andrew Feldman Photography provided by the Cranford Jaycees Santa Claus came early to Cranford again this year by way of the Cranford Jaycees’ Santa Deliveries and Toy Drive. Over the course of two nights, Santa made stops at almost 1,000 homes to deliver a total of 2,339 presents, both records, often escorted by flashing lights from a Cranford Police or Fire Department vehicle and a team of elves. The visits were part of an annual toy collection drive where parents donate a present for families in need throughout the region. The parents can then have a wrapped present delivered by Santa...

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