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Meet local pet Tex, a spunky French Bulldog who takes his water sports seriously unless it involves a bathtub

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Family member names Scott, Lori, Brady, Maddie, and Becca Type of Breed French Bulldog PET’S NAME Tex (Nicknames: Texie & Texas Maximus) MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 8 Where/why did you get your pet? We got Tex as a gift for the kids after we moved to Cranford. He was 8 weeks old and so cute. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Tex is a huge water dog. At the shore, he will go on the paddleboards and in the rowboat. But he does not like baths for some reason. He also can control a ball like he’s playing soccer. He can move it around the backyard keeping it close to his...

Orange Avenue School Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

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By Sasha Paulyson Photo Credits Andrew Feldman On Friday, March 15th, Orange Avenue School had its opening night of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. This well-known story intrigued so many people that the production sold out on its first night, with a packed house for each performance, despite the holiday weekend. Directed by Becky Randazzo, choreographed by Raven Abbot, music director Constance Thomas, and costumes by Maureen Monroe, the production staff and cast put all their effort into this musical. The story follows Willy Wonka, the famous chocolatier, who places five golden tickets into his chocolate...

WHS Boys Lax home opener vs Summit on 4/4/24 Westfield beat their rivals, 5-3

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Westfield Intermediate School Students Enjoy Behind-the-Scenes Look at STEAM Fields

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Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Seventh and eighth graders from Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools received up-close, hands-on experience as part of two parent-financed field trips in February and early March, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). Seventh and eighth graders from Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools received up-close, hands-on experience as part of two field trips in February and early March, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). The 7th grade STEAM field trip ran from March 1-4 and included...

Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity Church

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Organization: The Office of Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity Church Location: 315 1st St Westfield, NJ Contact Information: Diana Galante, dgalante@htrcc.org Tell us about Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity in Westfield! The Office of Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity is primarily responsible for providing religious education to the parish youth and oversees a multitude of ways for families to engage with the parish community. We offer children three different programs to help them grow in their faith and work toward receiving their sacraments. The core of Holy Trinity’s offerings...

Westfield Public Schools Hold Community Service Week

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As part of a time-honored tradition, students and their families across the Westfield Public Schools participated in a districtwide community service initiative during the week of March 18 to give back to those in need. Whether a Community Service Day or Night, parent volunteers coordinated and organized the many activities at each of the schools. Each elementary school effort was well attended, with such charitable activities as collecting much needed baby items, decorating bookmarks to be donated along with gently used books, writing welcoming messages to go along with a package of supplies...

Westfield Art Association selects artists for new Artist-in-Residence Program at Westfield Memorial Library

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The Westfield Memorial Library and the Westfield Art Association are pleased to announce that two artists have been chosen for the new Artist-in-Residence program at the library. The Westfield Art Association is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1922 that provides public art education and public exhibitions. The two artists selected for the inaugural residencies are Jennifer Wilner and Kiyanna Lawrence. Wilner’s residency will be May 1 through July 30, followed by Lawrence’s residency November 1 through January 31. A BFA graduate in Communications Design at the Syracuse University...

Has your risk tolerance changed over time? Here is how to tell

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Risk tolerance can play a large part in determining the structure and composition of an individual’s investments and financial plan. As an investor, it’s important to know your risk tolerance for investments and be aware of circumstances that may affect it. Evaluating your risk tolerance regularly can help ensure your portfolio mix is still aligned with your current situation and future goals. Here are five considerations to make when assessing your risk profile: Understand how risk tolerance can affect a portfolio. Investors with conservative profiles are often individuals who have shorter...

Westfield Public Schools Celebrate Exceptional Staff Achievements

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Westfield High School Boys Tennis Coach George Kapner (center) reached a remarkable milestone with his 700th win on April 9, 2024. Photo Credit: Westfield High School Tennis The Westfield Public School District is pleased to announce a series of significant staff achievements that underscore the high level of commitment and professionalism within the district’s educational community. Among the notable accomplishments, Westfield High School Boys Tennis Coach George Kapner reached a remarkable milestone with his 700th win on April 9, highlighting Kapner’s dedication to excellence and his impactful...