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...
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...
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...
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...
For the 57th consecutive year, the Santa Claus Shop will open its doors to area families to provide complementary holiday shopping. The Shop serves more than 400 low-income families and senior citizens from Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights and other local communities.
This year’s Santa Claus Shop will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue in Summit. Families will be offered shopping hours by invitation only during the first week of December.
The Santa Claus Shop is chaired by Summit residents, Michelle Kalmanson, Alison MacMillan, Katie Orr and Elizabeth Somerlot...
Hall of Fame
Congratulations to HPE teacher and volleyball coach Anna Amster who was inducted into the Montclair State University Hall of Fame for her achievements as a collegiate volleyball player.
First Place
Congratulations to the Chatham Marching Band on winning 1st place in their group recently! They are currently ranked #1 in Group 1-A (NJ, PA, DE) in the Tournament of Bands.
Academic Honors
Congratulations to Seniors Gavin Lacy and Sophia Melgarejo on receiving the National Hispanic Recognition Award! The NHRA recognizes students for outstanding academic performance in the classroom and...
Spotlight:
Name: Elizabeth Boyd
Age: 8
Grade/school: 3rd/Orange Avenue School
Family Member Names: John, Robin and Jackson
Something unique about me: My dad is in the Army and on a Military Deployment in Uzbekistan.
When I grow up, I want to be: Geologist. I love to collect and investigate different types of rocks. I am very interested in learning about the history of the earth.
Favorites
Activities/Hobbies: Playing softball and basketball. I love to ride my bike, hike, camp, swim, paint/draw, and play with my big brother.
Animal: Tiger
Color: Blue
Food: Ice cream
Movies: Mutant Ninja...
From November 16-18, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present their fall drama, Macbeth. In The Tragedy of Macbeth, the title character receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself until the people of Scotland begin to retaliate.
Macbeth is recommended for ages 13 and above.
Performances will be held Thursday, November 16 at 4:00 PM, and Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 PM.
Tickets for the Friday and...
Summit High School Theatre will present the hilarity, charm, and gossipy fun of Jane Austen’s classic romance, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, November 16, 17, and 18, in the Summit High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm.
Kate Hamill’s playful new adaptation of Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. ...