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Science Before November break students at SBS were busy making Oobleck! Oobleck acts like a liquid when poured, but like a solid when there is force. This simple science experiment made with cornstarch and water taught key science concepts and gave students the opportunity to observe how ingredients interact with each other in varying quantities. Students celebrated with Oobleck cheers when their mixture was both liquid and solid. Engineering Happiness CHS students in the Engineering Happiness course at CHS research and participate in interactive projects that teach positive psychology techniques...

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Summit Downtown 2023 Holiday Events Fill the Streets with Festivities!

Thanksgiving is behind us, and the holiday season is in full swing in downtown Summit! Summit Downtown, Inc (SDI) is proud to present the return of exciting family events including Celebrate in Summit, Carriages & Carolers, and The HillTop Elf Scavenger Hunt. The Summit VISA Gift Cards, accepted at over 150 Summit businesses city-wide, are also available this holiday season so people can support Summit businesses by giving the gift of local! More information on holiday events and Summit VISA Gift Cards can be found on summitdowntown.org. The HillTop Elf Scavenger Hunt November 25 – December...

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Meet local pet Theo, a broken-tailed American Foxhound mix who loves to spend his days chasing birds, sleeping upside-down, and stealing stuffed animals

Family member names Eric, Nicole, Mady & Nate Type of Breed American Foxhound Mix PET’S NAME Theo MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 4 Where/Why did you get your pet? Impulsively in 2019, we rescued Theo from a local foster in Cranford as a surprise for our kids. He was one of five “Labrador-Doberman Mix” puppies that were rescued from the Carolinas during Hurricane Dorian. He came to us crate-trained, housebroken, and in fact an American Foxhound at 11 weeks old. Anything special or unusual about your pet? The most unique feature Theo has is his tail. We were told that when he and his siblings...

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Meet local mom Dana Clifford, a full-time school-based physical therapist, artist, and the creative owner of her web-based storefront, Art By Dana Patrish.

Name Dana Clifford Company name Art by Dana Patrish Family (names/ages) Kevin, Ryan (age 9), Allison (age 7) Job Title Full-Time School-Based Physical Therapist | Small Business Owner & Artistic Multi-Medium Creator Pet Bodie (dog, age 12) Contact info ArtbyDanaPatrish@gmail.com | www.artbydanapatrish.com Instagram: @ArtbyDanaPatrish How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? My husband and I have lived in Cranford for 8 years. We fell in love with the town while passing through for a wedding a few towns away. It was a beautiful Spring day and we saw so many kids on bikes...

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How to Get the Most Out of Passive Income in Your Portfolio

Passive income is broadly defined as money that comes from investments rather than employment wages. Examples include dividend income generated by stock investments or rental income derived from property you own. Passive income can play an important role in helping to meet day-to-day expenses and to accumulate wealth for retirement. According to research from Ameriprise Financial, 40% of investors across multiple generations have some form of passive income, and more than two-thirds (77%) of investors say passive income is important or very important to their retirement strategy. Having more...

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for More Inclusive Playgrounds at Lincoln School

Photos Credit: Westfield Public Schools Following 8 months of meticulous planning that included more than $135,000 raised from over 200 generous donors, members of the Westfield community gathered at the Lincoln School Early Childhood Learning Center on November 13 to officially reopen its two playgrounds, newly renovated to provide more accessible play for students of all abilities. Lincoln parent Erica Witte, who with Laura Skidmore and Reema Thakkar formed “Project Playground” more than a year ago to examine how to bring more accessible playgrounds to Lincoln, noted that playgrounds are “where...

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Brookside Place School Families Lend a Helping Hand

Brookside Place School (BPS) freshened up its appearance Saturday afternoon with help from a few BPS families. The poles, that were painted to resemble pencils, that run along the entrance to the kindergarten door were refurbished and saw a fresh coat of paint. The Gialanella, Gardner, Sockell and Miskewitz families along with fifth grader Christopher McSweeney worked together to paint the exterior pencils with supplies donated by the BPS PTA. The kids had fun helping out their school while also having some friend time. Attention was also given to the BPS playground where some extra weeding...

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Survival Guide for the Holidays

By: Nicole Braterman While walking through town passing by the local Starbucks, we breathe in the smell of Pumpkin Spice Latte. A little farther down the street, the smell of cinnamon fills the air. Snowflake lights are up around town and Christmas decorations start appearing in the shop owners window fronts. Clearly, the holidays are approaching. While this is a joyful season for many, as it is the time we increasingly spend with our family, it is not always that joyful for some. Since not all families are as awesome as mine, here are some useful tips to help with stressful family situations...

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Lasting Relationships Through Dental Excellence

Name: Dr. Kenneth W. Arida Business: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Address: 131 S. Euclid, Westfield Phone: 908-654-6262 Website: drarida.com Social Media: Instagram @dr_arida; Facebook: kennethwaridadds Tell us about your family: I’ve been married for 30 years to the love of my life, Jeannie, and we have three wonderful children Elena, Christina and William in their 20’s. We have lived in Westfield for twenty-six years and my children are graduates of Westfield High School and Seton Hall Prep. We love our Westfield community. It’s been a blessing to build my career here and raise our family. What...

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