By ANDREA CROWLEY-HUGHES
May 13, 2022UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners following a public hearing Thursday adopted a $513.7 million budget, which does not increase the county-wide tax levy.
While the spending plan comes with an average tax decrease of $28 for county homeowners, the impact varies by municipality with the average homeowner in Union County slated to pay $2,066 in county taxes this year. In ...
By ALAN DE ROSE
May 15, 2022I have lived in Westfield for almost 30 years and lived in Cranford for almost 10 years prior to that. Westfield is a wonderful community and I feel lucky to have been able to settle and raise my family here.
Over that time, I have watched Westfield’s downtown reach its peak in the early 2000s, and slowly atrophy. It’s been a very sad thing to watch and has hurt all ...
Wed, May 18, 12:30 PM
Westfield Area YMCA, Westfield
By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
May 16, 2022The Union County Board of County Commissioners have determined that the County of Union will observe May 2022 as National Community Action Month. Throughout the month of May, Union County will work in partnership with Community Action Agencies across the country to host events and activities.
“Community Action Agencies have enhanced the lives of hundreds of people in Union County ...
By SUSAN MASS BROKER ASSOCIATE CRS SRES ABR KELLER WILLIAMS PREMIER PROPERTIES
Information provided by Susan Massa Broker Associate Keller Williams Premier Properties 908-400-0778.
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By RUDY BRANDL
EDISON, NJ -- Athletes and teams from The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison often receive recognition for outstanding sportsmanship. Earlier this spring, W+H seniors Zain Zaidi of Edison and Izabel Korycki of Colonia represented the school at the 21st Annual Greater Middlesex Conference Sportsmanship Banquet.
Zain and Izabel were selected as the W+H recipients and honored along with ...
By DAVID B. LEVINE, MD
A wise therapist once told me, “David, no matter how much you think you can, no one can predict the future. So stop trying and making yourself crazy in the process.” Excellent advice, especially considering my future predictions tend to veer into sometimes frightening territory.
Predictions are like opinions, everyone has one. When I signed on for parenthood, I tried to anticipate ...
By MARY KATE SANTULLI
Ever wonder how some people seem to get so many things done in a short period of time? Well, they probably know the secret to quickly manifesting their goals. There are tons of books out there on manifesting, but the truth is, you only need to be in tune with your own body to really achieve your goals and dreams.
In the above video, I give you some tips on how to super ...
By MARY ANN MCGANN, WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Franklin 5th graders Henry Tuttle, Karl Westerling, Matt Taormina, James Holleran and Shaan Patel (not pictured) made it to the final rounds of the regional competition of the International Geography Bee while qualifying to compete in Nationals in June.
By MARLA ITZKIN, WESTFIELD AREA YMCA
National Water Safety Month is in May and is a kick-off for the summer season. This is the perfect time for parents and caregivers to reinforce the importance of water safety and equip kids and adults with the essential skills to keep them safe in and around water.
As “America’s Swim Instructor,” the YMCA teaches more than 1 million children invaluable water safety and ...
By CAPITAL GROUP
For a glimpse of just how volatile commodities currently are, look at nickel markets. Prices doubled in early March. Then they fell sharply. Then the London Metals Exchange halted trading. In late March, the market for nickel — a key component in electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel products — reopened but with strict trading limits.
It’s just one example of how the ...
By YOSSY GOLDMAN | CHABAD.ORG
Who is holy? Is it the mystic in the mountains, the monk in the monastery, or the guru in the garage? Perhaps it is the lady with the crystal ball or the meditating yogi?
People today have fallen in love with Spirituality, Mysticism and Kabbalah. Great. I’ve even given a whole series of Kabbalah classes myself. Judaism is certainly rich in spirituality and the mystical ...
By ADELE ELLIS, HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL PRINICPAL
WESTFIELD, NJ -- Students at Holy Trinity School are showcasing their talents in music, art, and drama this spring after a hiatus of two years.
On Apr. 6, students in the school instrumental program, under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Samantha Gambuzza, played a concert for the school community that afternoon and in the evening for parent/adult guests. Students played ...
By MARIA SIKOUTRIS DI IORIO
An emotional affair is when you turn to a friend or co-worker for emotional (not physical) intimacy. The seduction is that this person gives you what you feel that your spouse does not: support, ego boosts, playfulness, empathy, flirting, and understanding. This relationship begins in a very innocent way, yet you may begin to share more with this person than with your ...
By THADDEUS GRABOWY
Kelly and Con Hartnett, Sales Associates in the Livingston office, are a real estate power couple, ranking among the Top 2% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents, nationwide. Kelly is an expert on the North Jersey market and one of BHHSNJ’s Certified Relocation Specialists. Whether you’re moving from the town over or crossing a few time zones, Kelly can guide you to your home of ...
By TAPINTO.NET STAFF
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro was a recent guest on Sergeant Marketing's Milestone Mindset Live speaking about Local Marketing in a Digital World. The series helps viewers attract and retain clients and donors.
Shapiro and host Nancy Sergeant talked about a number of topics, including the value of local marketing in the post-pandemic economy, how ...
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
May 12, 2022CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battled-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.
He was 93.
McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...
