WESTFIELD LOCAL – Page 31

Meet Local Pet Pickles

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

a rescue cat who will smother you with cuddles, while keeping her “boss” of the house status. Family member names Phil, Rita, Marielle & Warren Mirabelli Type of Breed Female Cat PET’S NAME Pickles MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 10 Where/Why did you get your pet? We adopted Pickles from the ASPCA shelter about 8 years ago in NYC, after our old cat had passed away, and she was just what we needed in our lives. She was about 2 years old when we took her home, and she has lived with us ever since. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Pickles, who for the first year of us having her,...

Excitement is in the Air for Blue Devil Fall Sports

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As we kick off a new season, let’s take a look at some of the highlights from last year. Photography provided by Varsity Vantage ...

What People Say about the Library

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local library, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Roz Giuditta, Marketing and Outreach Manager If you were to meet me at a street fair, and I asked you to give me a quote about how you use the library, or what the library means to you, you might suddenly become tongue-tied. But if we were just talking about the library at a street fair or in the library’s gallery, you’d probably tell me some pretty great things without any prompting. Like the young mothers who always say, “We’re at the library all the time! We love the library!” They’re the moms who’ve just had a blast at Friday Funtime watching their babies and toddlers tumble about on...

Tips to Prepare for Retirement When You Don’t Have Kids

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Financial advice, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Many people build their retirement and estate plans around their children and grandchildren. Everything from where they live, to how they spend their time and money, to the legacy they want to leave behind is considered through the prism of their role as parents and grandparents. For those without kids and grandkids, a different formula may apply as these individuals may have more financial freedom and flexibility as they enter retirement and beyond. But they still need to be as vigilant – if not more – about planning for their later years. If this describes your situation, read on for tips...

The Saturday Local

Written by Lily Terhune on August 30, 2023. Posted in Foodie Spotlight, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Saturday Local is your local food inspiration in the Cranford/Westfield area and beyond! Follow @TheSaturdayLocal on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know about the hottest restaurants, drool worthy dishes, and things to do in the area. Avocado Eggs Benedict: Cranford Station House – Cranford, NJ Veal Milanese: Mario’s Tutte Bene– Union, NJ ...

Meet Local Mom Nicole Griffin, a lifelong Cranford resident and the founder and owner of the online gifting site, Sila Boutique

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Mom, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name Nicole Griffin Company name Sila Boutique Family (names/ages) James (Husband), Sienna (15), Lila (13) Job Title Founder & Owner Pets Bailey a 7 year old Labradoodle & Kevin a 10ish year old Russian tortoise Contact info 908-451-4860 or nicole@shopsilaboutique.com www.shopsilaboutique.com How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? I am a lifelong Cranford Resident, after graduating from the University of Delaware in 1999, I lived in New York and London before returning to Cranford in 2007 with my husband, James, to raise our family. My best friends still live here,...

Meet local kid, Millie Reilly,

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

an aspiring veterinarian and ethologist who loves rainbow socks and reading Spotlight Name: Millie Reilly Age: 9 Grade/School: Rising 4th grader Family Member Names: Mary (mom), Brian (dad), Sammy (sister) Pet’s Name/type: Toby (6) and Teddy (8 months) both cockapoos Something unique about me: I wear long rainbow socks When I grow up, I want to be: An Ethologist like Jane Goodall and a Vet Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Reading, playing soccer, and being with my friends Animal: Tiger Color: Yellow Food: Spaghetti and Sausage dish my mom makes Movies: Night at The Museum Music: Taylor Swift Place...

6 Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Vacation with your Westfield Library Card

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summer is finally in full swing and that means that many of us will be taking off for a much-needed vacation. Whether you are planning on spending your summer vacation close to home or taking off to explore an exciting new destination, the Westfield Memorial Library has your reading, watching, playing, and learning needs covered. Stock up on print books Nothing beats the convenience of a print book that you can bring with you as you relax on the beach, by the pool, or in your own backyard. And if your vacation plans will take you to some place with limited or no electricity – like say...

Westfield Students Receive National Recognition in Math and Science

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Edison 7th grader Jasmine Parran is the New Jersey State Merit Winner for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a nationwide project-based science competition. Jasmine’s project – created in a gifted education “Inventions” elective course and entitled “Solar Roadways and Energy Trappers” – won her recognition as the top entry among all other submissions in New Jersey. Additionally, 4th grader Christian Cuccaro and 5th grader Logan Chen are national student winners in the Pythagorean Division of the Continental Mathematics League Competition....