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Popular Children’s Halloween Costume Exchange returns to Westfield Memorial Library

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

It’s October, which means that the orange of autumn is everywhere — on the leaves, on the pumpkins and, of course, on Halloween decorations. But this year the orange of the season is “green” at the Westfield Memorial Library, where the second annual Halloween Costume Exchange is a fun, ongoing eco-friendly event that also reduces waste. “I’m delighted that the library is helping Westfield residents to clean out their closets and celebrate Halloween in a more responsible way,” said Allen McGinley, Library Director. “Reducing waste and increasing environmental sustainability is what the...

Meet local mom Carly Berger Nguyen, a life and mindset coach for moms and content writer for the blog Little Voice Big Matter

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

name Carly Berger Nguyen Family (names/ages) Khoa (husband), Kien (son age 13), Caden (son age 9) Company Little Voice Big Matter Job Title Life & Mindset Coach for Moms Contact Info littlevoicebigmatter@gmail.com; littlevoicebigmatter.com; www.facebook.com/ littlevoicebigmatter; www.instagram.com/littlevoicebigmatter/ How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We moved to Cranford in August 2017 after living in NYC for 17 years. I grew up in Edison, NJ and once we had our 2nd son in 2015, I knew we needed more space, a yard, and a great school district for our growing boys,...

The dreaded ROOT CANAL

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on October 1, 2024. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 So, Doc, what is the topic of the month? This month’s topic will be the dreaded ROOT CANAL! Often feared and mostly misunderstood. Tell us why? Most tooth pain is related to the nerve in the tooth beginning to die, Sometimes, cold, hot, biting can be the cause of pain. Sometimes the pain can be spontaneous. Not all tooth pain is cause for root canal, that is why it is very important to see your dentist if something is bothering you so it can be evaluated. It may be a simple problem but if it...

Get Ready for Arts & Cars Art Festival in Downtown Summit

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on September 1, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce the exciting return of Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and Peotter’s Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented in collaboration with the Visual Arts Center of NJ and Peotter’s Auto Body & Spa, this family-friendly event is designed to celebrate the vibrant arts community and the timeless appeal of classic and exotic cars. Guests can expect a day filled with great food, live music, children’s entertainment, art and wares, classic and exotic cars from all years and much more in downtown Summit. The Arts...

Meet local pet Quincy, a sweet Sheepadoodle who loves car rides, meeting new people, and softball tournaments

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

Family member names Kenneth, Robin, Ethan, Ben, Leah Type of Breed Sheep-adoodle PET’S NAME Quincy MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 6 1/2 Where/why did you get your pet? Quincy was born in Colorado but we were so lucky she moved to NJ for us! We lost our beloved first dog, a yellow lab named Lucy, about 3 years before Quincy came into our lives. We all missed Lucy so much and knew we could not last any longer without another dog in our house. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Quincy has rarely met a person that she hasn’t liked. And there are very few people out there who have met...

Celebrating the Opening of the Cranford YMCA

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

Westfield Area YMCA and Township of Cranford leaders, local partners, and community members gather for the ribbon cutting in front of the Cranford YMCA facility on April 23. This spring, representatives from the Township of Cranford, Westfield Area YMCA Staff & Board Members, the Cranford Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and other community partners came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Cranford YMCA. The gathering marked the completion of major renovations to transform the former Cranford Pool and Fitness Center into...

Growing with the Y: Turning a Passion into a Career

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

Alicia Castro discovered her passion at the Y, starting part-time in School Age Child Care (SACC) during her senior year of college. When she needed to fulfill an internship requirement for graduation, she turned to the Y, knowing of their wide range of volunteer opportunities. She landed an internship in the marketing department that aligned well with her field of study. Alicia was offered a part-time marketing position after completing her internship, all while continuing to work as a SACC counselor and finishing her degree. Alicia continued to grow with the Y and seamlessly transitioned into...

Get to know Community Access Unlimited, a nonprofit celebrating 45 years serving New Jerseyans with disabilities and their families

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

Organization: Community Access Unlimited Location: Elizabeth, NJ, with programs located across Union County Contact info Email: info@caunj.org Phone: 908-354-3040 Website: caunj.org Facebook & LinkedIn: Community Access Unlimited Instagram: communityaccessunlimited Can you give us a brief history of Community Access Unlimited supporting the community? CAU was founded in 1979 with a single grant to move 20 people with developmental disabilities from state institutions to homes in the community. Since its inception, the organization has continued to grow, supporting members in their quest...

Local Fall Sports

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

As Westfield High School begins its fall sports season for 2024, let’s take a quick look at last year’s action. Photography Provided by Varsity Vantage ...