By VICTORIA CARUSO
June 23, 2022CLARK, NJ – The northbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway were shut for over five hours following a fatal crash near exit 135 Thursday morning.
Two Engine Companies from the Clark Fire Department, along with crews from the Colonia and Iselin Fire Departments, were dispatched to the scene at 6:36 a.m., authorities said. First responders found an overturned flatbed ...
By GREGG LEHMBERG
June 13, 2022The cost of the Edison Field Project, which intends to install 6 acres of artificial turf and stadium lighting behind Edison Intermediate School, is estimated (by the Town) to be $9 million. The stated intention is that the Town of Westfield will issue a bond to cover the cost of this project. However, what taxpayers need to know is that the $9 million is merely the ante to get into the ...
By LORI PEPENELLA
June 27, 2022Hit new and familiar sights as you explore the local culinary scene of the Chowder Capital of NJ. The LBI Region Chowder Trail spotlights unique restaurants all through September and ends with a free fest on Oct. 1. The event organizer, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce volunteer committee has been working with the Borough of Beach Haven to develop a re-energized environment for ...
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By LOURI RIVERO BORR, CPA
Small business owners are navigating new challenges in their businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can things "go back to the way it used to be?" Here are three factors that prove that we can’t just return to the way it was pre-pandemic.
1. Filling Positions
Some small businesses assume that once financial support from the ...
By D. VOLZ
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, First Congregational Church of Westfield presented its Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award to Makayla Curtis, a highly deserving Berkeley Heights high school senior. The award, which is given annually to a young person who has been an outstanding advocate for social justice, human rights and the rights of the less fortunate.
The award is presented each spring in ...
By MARY KATE SANTULLI
Nothing smells more like summer than the happy fresh aroma of lemon, lime and grapefruit essential oils. As much as we may love these essential oils, we need to be mindful that these little gems do come with safety concerns especially when worn out in the sun.
In this short video, I introduce my summer cooling spray and also talk about how to safely and effectively use citrus ...
By THE ACADEMY OF PREFERRED FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
During the last few years, borrowers and spenders have enjoyed historically low interest rates. However, analysts all agreed that at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, interest rates were going to be increased. Although rising interest rates have been anticipated, many Americans aren’t feeling prepared for the effects of these new rates. Combined with today’s exorbitant ...
By JAMES MCQUEENY
TRENTON, NJ — Things have never looked better for the Democrats who rule Trenton these days. Flush with federal cash. Democratic majorities in the Assembly and Senate. A Governor re-elected as a Democrat last November for the first time in four decades.
It’s a real bubbly bonhomie in the state’s capital as they tie up the last loose strings of the state’s $50 ...
By MARY ANN MCGANN, WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
One hundred and eighteen Westfield High School seniors received the Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who attain proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
There were other prestigious World Language honors as well. Senior Frank Wietry earned a perfect score on the National Latin Level 2 Exam. The distinction of a perfect score was only attained by a very ...
By RUDY BRANDL
EDISON, NJ -- Congratulations to student musicians from The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison for outstanding performances that led to a clean sweep of championship trophies at this year’s Music in the Parks event.
The Jazz Band, conducted by Rick Fontaine, and Vocal Ensemble, directed by Sharon Byrne, both won first place and earned Superior ratings. The Vocal Ensemble also ...
By WALK IN SUNSHINE
Welcome to Walk In Sunshine. We are so honored and humbled to be a resource that continues to see hundreds of unique visitors each month to our website.
Founded in Westfield in 2018, Walk In Sunshine is a best-in-class website for grieving parents to find the resources they need, while providing financial assistance to local NJ families who have suffered the most devastating of losses.
The ...
By THADDEUS GRABOWY
Rupa Kale, Sales Associate in the New Providence office, is a New York City transplant gone native. She’s immersed herself in her community of New Providence, sitting on several boards including the PTA and volunteering to improve her town. Her active community life makes her an expert on the local neighborhoods, its schools, and most importantly the commutes!
Rupa takes her job as a ...
By ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — CWI.Design and other guests helped celebrate and fund the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation (CDBCF) Spring Luncheon. The May 5 event took place at Maplewood Country Club. Designer Thom Filicia headlined the event.
During the lunch program, guests heard from CDBCF President Becky Morano and other representatives of the organization. Morano talked about the ...
By TAPINTO.NET STAFF
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — TAPinto's franchise owners gathered in person for the first time in more than two years in Berkeley Heights on June 6, 2022, at a networking event. For some TAPinto owners, it's the first time they were able to see one another in person.
The publishers had a chance to catch up and hear from TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro. Sen. Jon Bramnick, a ...
By LIZ KEILL
MADISON, NJ — It’s a welcome sign to see The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey opening for its 60th Anniversary Season. “Enchanted April” is a charming and moving choice with warmer weather coming on. The play also speaks to us on a number of levels, especially after our long hiatus during COVID-19.
The script by Matthew Barger, from a novel by Elizabet ...
Congratulations Tyrone Hamilton! Best of luck in college at Michigan State University ... study hard and have lots of fun!
Love, Aunt Cheray, Milan, David
By JON "FERRIS" MEREDITH
June 21, 2022WAYNE, NJ – Nearly four dozen people were detained by Wayne Police after an illegal “pop-up party” was very briefly held in a vacant commercial property in Wayne on Saturday night.
New Jersey State Police tipped off Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff on Saturday afternoon, warning him that a group of people were posting invitations on social media for a “pop-up” party ...
