Name: Ben Stuart Sport/Activity: Soccer Position: Head Coach  Family Members: Karen (mom), Darren (dad), Daniella, Kristina First off, tell us what it felt like in the final moments of the championship game? During the final moments of the game I had huge feelings of achievement and accomplishment. All the hard work of the players and staff came together in that one moment and we can say “we’ve done it!” I have had the feeling as a player winning a national schoolboy championship. I was so happy for my players that they were able to experience that same feeling. The feeling of reaching the...

By Jessica Perrone Jessica Perrone, Founder of HerFinIQ.com, is a Summit mom and experienced investor who’s on a mission to empower women and teen girls through Financial and Investing Education. Each month, she will answer questions she commonly receives on how to invest. Question: I’d like to talk to my financial advisor but don’t know where to start. – Karen, Westfield Dear Reader, You are far from alone! A recent UBS “Own Your Worth” report found that only 20% of couples participate equally in financial decisions. One of the most significant reasons cited as to why women defer to men...

Your name: Allen McGinley Organization: Westfield Memorial Library Title:  Director Location: 550 E. Broad St. Contact Information: amcginley@wmlnj.org  908-789-4090 ext 4119 Congrats on your new post! How does it make your feel? I’m very excited to join the staff of the Westfield Memorial Library. I have worked at several different public libraries over the course of my career, and I have immensely enjoyed each of those opportunities. But I’m delighted to now work in such an active, vibrant community that is so close to where I live in Union County. Working closer to home gives me the opportunity...