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Fisher

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in Pet of the Month, Pet of the month, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names The Zheng family Type of Breed Bengal mix PET’S NAME Fisher MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 6 years old Where/why did you get your pet? We got Fisher at the Newark Humane Society in January of 2017. We had originally planned to get a dog but could not take one home after seeing Fisher. Anything special or unusual about your pet? When we first got Fisher, we wanted to call him a different name, August. However, he refused to respond to that and we ended up calling him Fisher or “Fish” anyway. Fisher is also not friendly with dogs at all, but surprisingly gets along well with...

The Saturday Local

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in Restaurant Spotlight. Leave a Comment

By Lily Terhune The Saturday Local is your local food inspiration in the Cranford area and beyond! Follow @TheSaturdayLocal on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know about new restaurants, drool worthy dishes, and places to visit in the area. Steak Burrito — California Burritos Short Rib Nachos and Chips and Guacamole — Agave MX Sesame Ginger...

It May Be a Time for Tax Loss Harvesting

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Watching your investments take a tumble in the stock market generally isn’t a fun experience. But seasoned investors know that market volatility – and the inherent ups and downs that come with it — is a natural part of the process, and that historical trends show that market swings even out over time. In the right conditions, a market drop can even present opportunities, such as with tax loss harvesting. If this concept intrigues you – particularly in light of recent stock index declines – here’s what you should know: A potential tax-saving strategy The tax loss harvesting strategy...

The Joys of Being a TOPSoccer Buddy

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Lily Young I began working as Jackson’s TOPSoccer Buddy when he was in first grade and I was in 8th grade. This fall will mark our fifth year playing together. TOPSoccer has been, without a doubt, one of my favorite things I’ve ever been part of here in Cranford, and I encourage any athlete in town to become a buddy. TOPSoccer is a program that pairs kids who need extra support with a volunteer buddy, so that every child has an opportunity to learn and play soccer at their own pace. Per the Cranford Soccer Club’s website the goal of the program “is to enable these athletes to develop their...

An Inspiring Cranford Resident With Volunteerism in his Heart

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Peter Family Names: Eric, Jessica, Richie & Andrew Pet: Elsa Age/Grade: 16 years old, 10th grade School: Montgomery Academy Peter Fekete was born with a chromosomal disorder called Jacobsen Syndrome. His entire life, he has had to work hard for things that come naturally to other kids. But when he puts his mind to it, he can achieve anything. Tell us a bit about yourself. What are your interests and activities? I really like to play and watch sports. I play basketball for my school’s team. In town, I play Top Soccer and Buddy Ball. The Yankees, Nets and Devils are my favorite pro...

Meet Jennifer Kirby of Talisman Wealth Advisors

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in Cover feature. Leave a Comment

Your Names: Jennifer + Brian Kirby Child’s Name: Sansa Lorelei Pets (if applicable): Jiji Company Name: Talisman Wealth Advisors Website: www.talismanwealthadvisors.com Phone Number: 908-519-8120 Email: jennifer@talismanwealthadvisors.com Why did you decide to raise your daughter in Cranford? When our daughter was little, we were in Jersey City and decided that we wanted a change. So we started looking for a true community — somewhere that has everything Cranford has — a family-centered culture, a good school system, a walkable downtown, and access to public transportation. We visited...

Cougars Field Hockey Battle the Blue Devils Under the Lights on Sept. 27

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

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Melissa D’Mello A mom whose life’s work is to serve others

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in Local Mom. Leave a Comment

Melissa is the Congestive Heart Failure Program Coordinator at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. She has three children with her husband Chris. Joshua (8), Jacob (5) and Jaxon (1). Melissa and Chris moved to Cranford in 2014. What are your favorite family activities in Cranford? We have experienced so many “family favorites” in Cranford that it is hard to narrow it down to just a few. It seems with every season our community creates new opportunities for local families and friends to come together and cultivate connections and relationships. Some of my favorites have always...

This future NFL star loves halibut and doing flips

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in Local Kid. Leave a Comment

Spotlight Name: Jake Battaglino Age: 10 Grade/school: 5 / Livingston Avenue School Family Members: John (Dad) Lauren (Mom) John (Brother) Taylor (Sister) Something unique about me: I can do back and front flips. When I grow up, I want to be: NFL Player Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Coloring/Drawing, Collecting baseball and football cards, Reading, Playing the saxophone, Video games Animal: Shark Color: Green Food: Halibut Movies: The Sandlot Music: Imagine Dragons Place to play: My grandparents’ shore house Sports teams: Carolina Panthers, NY Yankees, Milwaukee...

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