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Financial Housekeeping for 2023

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Local Finance. Leave a Comment

By Jessica Perrone Ladies, no one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet knowing the financial ins and outs of the household can make all the difference in an emergency. Women also live longer than men; according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the average American man will live to 76, while the average woman will live to 81. I don’t want to be a “Debbie Downer,” but imagine a scenario where your partner cannot communicate the ins and outs of your joint finances. For these reasons, women should speak to their partners about household money matters before an emergency happens. I know,...

MultiCultural Club Founded by Max VonDousa and Akash Gandhi

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

We started the Chatham High School Multicultural Club this year to give our peers both educational and experiential opportunities to learn about other cultures. With our skilled team of officers and eager-to-learn members, we have been able to hold two large meetings so far to explore both Latin American and Japanese Culture. We like to keep our educational components informative, but our experiential learning is fun and creative. For our hands-on activities, we try to replicate authentic foods and games to engage students and submerge them in the culture. For the Japanese culture meeting, we...

Savoring Summit

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Restaurant Spotlight. Leave a Comment

By Reed Batesko, Contributing Editor Savoring Summit is here to highlight the best dishes in Summit, Chatham, and beyond! Follow @SavoringSummit on Instagram to see the droolworthy content and announcements about new menu items, events, and other food-related happenings. Chefs Special Rolls | Blossom Asian Bistro Chicken Burrito | Tito_s Burritos | Wings ...

Summit Public Schools Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for SEF Innovation Labs

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Pictured from left to right:Kneeling – Esther Loor (Principal of Franklin Elementary School),Dr. Lauren Banker (Principal of Washington Elementary School), Nataly Farias (Principal of Jefferson Elementary School), Chelle Donnelly (Assistant Grants Chair, SEF), Dawn Rempell (Grants Chair, SEF)Standing – Melissa Madden (Co-Vice-President, SEF) Heather Thomas, (Co-Vice President, SEF), Michael Colón (President, Summit Board of Education), Meredith Warmington (STEAM teacher, Washington), Jacqueline DellaPietro (STEAM teacher, Franklin), Kristen Shuman (STEAM teacher, Jefferson), Cheryl Brennan...

The Saturday Local

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Restaurant Spotlight. Leave a Comment

By Lily Terhune The Saturday Local is your local food inspiration in the Westfield 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. Chocolate Lava Cake– Casa Di Pietro – Kenilworth, NJ Cinnamon Bun Cold Foam Iced Coffee– Track 5– Cranford, NJ ...

Specks will be warm and cuddly whenever you need it!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Pet of the Month, Pet of the month, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Gabriel Pastore, Sienna Pastore, Adrian Pastore, Michael Pastore PET’S NAME Specks TYPE OF ANIMAL/BREED Tortoise shell MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 6 Where/why did you get your pet? I think I was in fifth grade. My family and I had just gotten done pet sitting for a cousin’s cat for a year, so me and my sister were very sad that we had to say goodbye to that cat. My parents happened to have a friend whose cat just had a litter, so they decided to adopt Specks. Anything special or unusual about your pet? She has had a short tail since the time we got back from a vacation...

VACNJ’s Summer Art Camp Exposes Children to the Wellness Benefits of Art-Making

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Recent studies show that participating in art-making provides a variety of wellness benefits for the artist. This is especially true for children who, in addition to experiencing reduced levels of stress, also benefit from the boosted self-confidence and improved social and emotional well-being that comes along with creative expression. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in downtown Summit aims to provide these beneficial art programs for creators of all ages, particularly youth who are still developing ways of processing stress and building self-confidence. In our Summer Art Camp program,...

GRACE Brings Community Together to Raise $100,000+ for Our Neighbors in Need

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

GRACE Giving & Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials #fallforgrace – More than 150 community members and volunteers recently came together to support An Evening with GRACE to Benefit Our Neighbors In Need, honoring some of Summit’s most giving community members and bringing support of more than $100,000 to continue the mission of GRACE in Summit, NJ. New friends and friends from the start were invited to #fallforgrace, as they enjoyed a signature cocktail the “Gold & Delicious” designed by Bobby Frascella at Summit House, fresh pastries from award winning pastry Chef...

Students Supporting Surgery

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Local Athletes. Leave a Comment

By Cami McKenzie and Ashley McEnroe After a year of remote school, we all remember the eagerness to return to the classrooms at Chatham High School. A return to normal for academics, athletics, friendship and school activities was desired by all! Remmey McEnroe was always involved in multiple volunteering and club opportunities, but she wanted to create a club of her own. Rachel Thompson, RN, joins UHMLA for trips to Peru and Guatemala after a COVID hiatus Remmey knew her mother was involved in a not-for-profit organization and asked how she could help. She created Students Supporting Surgery...