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Will You Spend Your Retirement Savings or Leave It Behind?

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in Financial advice, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A key financial question for retirees is what to do with their hard-earned retirement savings. For example, some may find it more fulfilling to provide a college fund for grandchildren rather than purchase a second home for themselves. The opposite can also be true, and that’s okay. In my experience working with retirees, I’ve found it’s critically important to identify what each person’s goals are for their nest egg. Do they want to spend down their assets pursuing activities that bring them joy — or would it be more fulfilling to leave an inheritance to loved ones? If you find yourself...

Knights of Columbus Makes Joint Donation with Support from Martin’s Jewelers

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Garwood and Cranford Knights of Columbus Councils held a joint Final Four fundraiser last year to help and assist Cranford Firefighter Rob Hurewitz and his family after hearing about the end of his career as a Cranford Firefighter due to medical issues. When Ellen Ramer of Martin’s Jewelers saw what we had done for Rob, she reached out to our Council to see how we could work together to help him some more. Ellen graciously donated a beautiful pair of diamond earrings that we were able to raffle off as a fundraiser. Working together with Ellen and with the support of Caren Demyen of Downtown...

Join a Book Club to Read More and Build Meaningful Connections

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in Local library. Leave a Comment

Every year, people across the globe make New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of building new and improved habits and creating meaningful change in their lives. One of the most popular resolutions is to read more. And a great way to keep yourself accountable to this resolution is by joining book discussion groups. The purpose of clubs in general is to bring people together to connect, learn, and discuss something that is important to its participants. Clubs help build community in a world where people often feel isolated and without true personal connections. And book discussion groups are no...

OPTIMIST AND ROTARY CLUBS OF WESTFIELD DONATE FOOD GIFT CARDS TO MOBILE MEALS OF WESTFIELD

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

“Thank you on behalf of our Mobile Meals clients,” said Josephine Walsh, Operations Manager of Mobile Meals of Westfield, in accepting food gift cards from Optimist Club and Rotary Club both of Westfield. Mobile Meals of Westfield is a non-profit organization which provides prepared meals for those individuals unable to provide meals for themselves. Mobile Meals serves the communities of Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield. The Optimist Club of Westfield food distribution program has been an annual community service project for the past 32 years. This...

Pet of the month

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

Family member names Anna, Mario, Noah, Evalina Type of Breed Havaneese PET’S NAME Moose MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 6 years Where/why did you get your pet? My dad bought my dog home from Ohio where he was out on a business trip. We were thrilled to have Moose join our family. Anything special or unusual about them (talents/quirks)? Moose knows most of the basic tricks- sit, roll over, shake, etc. He also knows a very cool trick called “ballerina” where he stands on his hind legs and turns around. This trick never fails to impress people. What do you like best about your pet? The thing I like...

Meet Boomer and Georgia, not only will they steal your heart, but also your bed

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

Family member names Hayley, John, Ryleigh & Brooklyn Cuccolo Type of Breed Boomer (Golden Retriever) Georgia (Pitbull/Hound/Bulldog, with other breeds mixed in) PET’S NAME Boomer & Georgia MALE OR FEMALE Boomer (Male) and Georgia (Female) PET’s AGE 8 and 5 Where/why did you get your pet? Boomer came into our lives a few months after unexpectedly losing our beloved Golden Retriever, Jack. He was the sunshine we were missing in our home. A few years after having Boomer, we came across Georgia’s picture on Petfinder and instantly knew she would be the sister Boomer never knew he had. Anything...

Aiden Coon A future master chef and a bearded dragon keeper

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

Name: Aiden Coon Age: 12 Grade/School: 7th grade / Orange Avenue School – Cranford Family Member Names: Pam (Mom), Rob (Dad), Ryan (Brother) & Kasey (Sister) Pet’s Name/Type: Draco, bearded dragon Something unique about me: I am one of the goalies on my soccer team. When I grow up, I want to be: A chef Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Soccer, basketball, riding bikes, playing video games, going downtown with friends, traveling with my family Animal: Bearded Dragon Color: Navy Blue Food: Mac & Cheese Movies: Spiderman No Way Home Music: Everything! Place to play: Basement, backyard...

HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS WESTFIELD AREA YMCA HOSTS CAMP AND CHILD CARE OPEN HOUSES AND BEGINS CELEBRATION OF CENTENNIAL YEAR

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

Westfield Area YMCA full-day Kindergarten learns what it takes to be a kindness ninja! In 2023, the Westfield Area YMCA celebrates its 100th anniversary of service to the community. The Y will kick off the celebration with special hours on New Year’s Day: from 10:00am-4:00pm. A limited-edition commemorative 100th anniversary long sleeve workout shirt will be distributed to current and new members for the first few months of the year, while supplies last. Centennial celebration events and activities will be announced throughout 2023. Summer Day Camp and Child Care Open Houses will be held on...

7 WHS Vocalists Accepted into 2023 All Eastern Choirs

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

Photo Credit: Westfield High School Choral Department Seven Westfield High School Choir vocalists have been accepted into 2023 All Eastern Chorus ensembles. “Acceptance is primarily based on rankings in our All-State ensembles. All 7 vocalists who applied were accepted,” says WHS Choir Director John Brzozowski. “Since our students scored so high on the State level, it made them more eligible to represent New Jersey at the Eastern level.” The following WHS Choir singers will perform at the National Association for Music Education (NAFME) Eastern Division Conference in Rochester, New York in...