WESTFIELD LOCAL – Page 10

Santa’s Surprise:

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Santa Claus famously comes to town on Christmas Eve, but for almost 1,000 homes in Cranford each year, he makes an early delivery. The Cranford Jaycees’ annual Santa Deliveries and Toy Drive collects toy donations for needy families. Parents also drop off a wrapped toy for Santa to deliver. In 2023, local residents donated nearly 3,000 toys, filling two U-Haul trucks to the brim. These gifts were distributed to families in need within Cranford and through organizations such as Cranford Family Care, the New Jersey Community Development Corporation in Paterson, and Union County Social Services. Cranford...

Local Library

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As the heart of the Westfield community, the Westfield Memorial Library has been a cherished resource for residents of all ages. Each year, the library hosts its Annual Appeal Fundraiser, an essential initiative that directly supports its programs, resources, and services. This year, the campaign specifically aims to raise vital funds that will enhance and maximize the library’s physical space. The Annual Appeal Fundraiser invites community members to contribute, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in this vital institution. Donations will support various initiatives, including enhancing...

What does the future of Social Security mean for your retirement?

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Social Security remains a critical component of most American’s retirement plans and questions persist around its long-term solvency. While the number of Social Security beneficiaries is expected to continuously grow over the next decade, payments into the program via payroll taxes are likely to slow. This dynamic is creating anxiety for many about whether they can rely on Social Security to help fund their retirement. It can be beneficial to explore the role that Social Security may have in your retirement and how to best prepare if there are meaningful changes to the program. The future...

Cranford Appoints New Police Chief

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Christina Miskewitz In a unanimous vote, the Cranford Township Committee appointed Captain Matthew Nazzaro to lead the Cranford Police Department following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco. Incoming Chief Nazzaro will assume the office on December 1, and will work closely with Chief Greco on the transition. Mayor Brian Andrews spoke about the Township Committee’s selection process and decision. “The Police Chief plays a vital role keeping our community safe and leading our exceptional Police Department. Our entire Township Committee participated in the selection process, which included...

Implants

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2024. Posted in Tooth Talk by Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

One of the most popular topics for discussion with patients these days is regarding DENTAL IMPLANTS. Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 BY Dr. Kenneth W. Arida Dentistry has come a long way over the last fifty years in helping people keep their teeth, enjoy a beautiful smile and maintain optimal oral function. Dental Implants have been a major stride forward in all of those respects. Implants have been in use in the dental profession for over fifty years. They are very effective in helping replace missing teeth, restoring smiles and...

WHS Students Tour Forensic Laboratory during PAL Field Trip to the Nation’s Capital

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A visit to a federal forensic laboratory was among the highlights for Westfield High School students during a field trip with the Westfield Police Athletic League (PAL). Photo Credit: Westfield PAL A visit to the Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory and a Q&A session with members of Rep. Thomas Kean Jr’s staff were among the highlights for Westfield High School students during a recent field trip to Washington, D.C. The trip was organized by retired Westfield detective Ron Allen, executive director of the Westfield Police Athletic League (PAL) and WHS teacher Gail Alston,...

Getting into the Spirit of the Season

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown 2024 Holiday Event Schedule Released SUMMIT, NJ, October 16, 2024 – Thanksgiving is on the way and the holiday season is just around the corner! Don’t miss 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...

Meet local pet Honey, a Chow Chow mix who spends her days chasing squirrels and trampoline bouncing with her family

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Wendy, Karl, Josie, and Noah Type of Breed DNA test revealed 24 different breeds with the top being 14% Chow Chow and 100% good dog PET’S NAME Honey MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 4 Where/why did you get your pet? We saw her picture at 3 Hearts 4 Paws Rescue and fell in love. Legend has it Honey was tied to a chair in Mexico when they found her. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Noah taught Honey how to go on our trampoline. Now, she hops up with us whenever we use it and wants to get in on the fun! Also, we like to think that Honey has a “husband”...

Tree Planted in Memory of the CHS Class of 1972

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A Kwanzan Cherry Tree was donated to the Township of Cranford by the Cranford High School Class of 1972 and planted as a memorial of the Class of 1972 this Saturday. Deputy Mayor Terrence Curran, liaison to the Shade Tree Commission, STC Superintendent Erik Hastrup and Julie Ammann Barton, along with some of her fellow classmates of the CHS Class of 1972 stand with the newly planted tree outside of Centennial Avenue Pool. Fall is an active season for the Township of Cranford Shade Tree Commission (STC) as they prepare for new tree plantings across the township. This past Saturday, September...