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Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence Raises $34,000 for Cranford schools at 7th Annual Trivia Night

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

Photos by Chris Gosier Proceeds to benefit grant requests for innovation and excellence in Cranford classrooms The Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) hosted its 7th Annual Trivia Night on Friday, February 23rd at the Kenilworth VFW. Over 300 people were in attendance, with 32 teams vying for the championship. The competition was fierce, with lively music by DJ Randy Geis and high spirits.The emcee for the evening, Karen Bennett, presented eight rounds of tough questions created by a board committee led by Trivia Master, Brian Andrews. CFEE proudly featured over 40 businesses and...

Educator to Artisan

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield High School Teacher’s Inspiring Journey into Full-Time Artistry and Community Service Name Callie Campbell Company name Callie Campbell Art Job Title Artist Family (names/ages) Colin Campbell (husband), Daughters Pippa (7) and Gray (3 in April) Contact Info Cell: (908) 424-9690 Studio: (908) 476-3119 IG: @callie.campbell.art www.calliecampbellart.com PETs Finley (Yorkipoo) How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? I grew up in Westfield, and my connection to this community has always been strong. After spending some time away, my husband and I decided to return to...

Local Music

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Glenn Alexander Hey Beautiful people… Shadowland has just released a new song called Wada B. Merky. It’s a groovin toe tapper with the incomparable Oria singin, the delicious Juke horns(Chris, John & Neal), funky bass by Greg Novick, Dave Anthony throwin down, a little organ by Scott Healy and yours truly singin and strummin da geetar. It’s available on all digital platforms including Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4nhnasyc iTunes – https://tinyurl.com/y7tzjb9n Apple music – https://tinyurl.com/9bv7bhrv Hope ya dig it!!

Westfield Historic Preservation Commission Presents

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

“Suburban Modern:” Homes of the Early 20th Century Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm Westfield Community Room 425 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will present a special program titled “Suburban Modern:” Homes of the Early 20th Century, on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 pm in the Community Room, 425 E. Broad St. in Westfield, NJ. Presented by Janet W. Foster, an authority on New Jersey historic architecture, the illustrated talk will discuss how these homes were built, what physical and social attributes they shared, and how they continue to create pleasant,...

Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13 with “Ready, Set, Library!”

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Allen McGinley National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable roles libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. “Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize,” says Meg Medina, National Library Week Honorary Chair. “And one of my greatest pleasures is discovering the unexpected and beautiful things libraries offer.” And our library in Westfield is no exception, serving as the community’s primary destination for early childhood literacy, civic engagement, and lifelong learning. In...

Westfield High School National Merit Finalists

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Five Westfield High School 12th graders have been named 2024 National Merit Finalists. (L-R) Jacob Blaustein, Nathan Reynders, Tage Mehta, Yenjay Hu, Kathryn Kengeri, and WHS principal Mary Asfendis. Pictured in Fall 2023 as Merit Semifinalists. Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Westfield High School 12th graders Jacob Blaustein, Yenjay Hu, Kathryn Kengeri, Tage Mehta, and Nathan Reynders have advanced as finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program, having met academic and other standards to become eligible for scholarships. The selection of 7,100 Merit Scholarship winners...

Strategies to Protect Your Goals from Consistent Inflation

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in Financial advice, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

If you’re like most investors, you’ve noticed the impact of higher inflation in recent years – whether at the gas pump or the grocery store. American investors are experiencing the effects of prolonged inflation for the first time since the early 1980s. As a result, many are concerned about how inflation levels will impact their ability to reach their long-term financial goals. While it may not be possible to avoid the effects of inflation altogether, there are several strategies investors can utilize to mitigate the impact of inflation on their financial plan. Here are three investment considerations...

Meet Local Mom, Sandi Tullo has been baking up a storm since 2020!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name Sandi Tullo Company name Scotch Plains/Fanwood Public Schools & my small business The Loaf Lady Contact Info sanditullo@gmail.com / 646-201-2043 Family (names/ages) Rich/ husband, Tobey / son 16 years old Pets Herky & Bailey – our adorable pups Job Title Instructional Aide How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? My husband Rich and I moved to Cranford in May 2007 when I was pregnant with our son, Tobey, who was born in August 2007. We moved here because we had close friends who lived in Westfield, and we fell in love with the area. Our friends told us...

Celebrating Youth Art Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Works of art by Westfield Public Schools students in grades K-12 are displayed at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto, the Westfield Memorial Library, and the preview center at One Westfield Place. The Westfield Public School District celebrated Youth Art Month in March, with colorful and creative displays at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto, the Westfield Memorial Library, and the preview center at One Westfield Place. The community enjoyed paintings, drawings, and sculpture designed by more than 180 students from kindergarten to twelfth...