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Celebrity Chef Showdown Oct. 6 Heralds Arrival of Soup Kitchen 411; Event Serves as Fundraiser to Fight Hunger

By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
September 23, 2016

SUMMIT, NJ — More than 45,000,000 Americans struggle just to put food on the table. Soup Kitchen 411, a newly-formed non-profit, is aiming to stamp out hunger because the organization and its supporters believe the problem is 100 percent solvable.

Soup Kitchen 411 is a web-based portal containing a national directory of ...

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Westfield Landlord Fighting Harvest Group in Court Over Addams Tavern Construction

WESTFIELD, NJ — Even as a sign over its window reads “now hiring,” a legal battle is being waged in New Jersey Superior Court over Addams Tavern, a much-anticipated bar and restaurant said to be opening soon in Downtown Westfield.

Tarta Luna Properties, LLC, filed a civil complaint against Harvest Restaurants Group and its owners Aug. 17 claiming that construction on the ...

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Westfield Moms Get Fit, Support Each Other, in Union County Running Group

UNION COUNTY, NJ — From first-time 5K runners to experienced marathoners, every woman is welcome in Union County Moms Run This Town, a local Facebook-based running group.

Westfield member Jackie McCormack called MRRT “an amazingly supportive group of women. Running may be what brought this group together, but the support we provide each other in every area of life goes way beyond ...

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Police Investigate Attempted Luring in Roselle Thursday

ROSELLE, NJ — After two reported incidents earlier this week, another attempt to lure a child in Roselle occurred Thursday afternoon, according to police, when a 16-year-old girl was approached on the 500 block of Walnut St. around 4:30 p.m by a man in a silver SUV-style vehicle. According to Roselle Police Chief Gerald Orlando, the man exited the vehicle and grabbed the girl ...

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Four Ideas for Family Fun this Weekend

TAPinto Travels Presents

Enjoy the crisp fall air this weekend by traveling to Northern New Jersey for a slew of fun-filled festivals and events. With plenty of food, drink, and music at each event, you and your entire family are guaranteed to go home happy.

Oktoberfest at Mountain Creek in Vernon

Every year, Mountain Creek holds the top Oktoberfest in the entire ...

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Roselle Park Gearing Up for RP Loves Arts! Festival

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The community is gearing up for Saturday as the 2nd Annual “Roselle Park Loves Arts!” festival will attract hundreds of people from all over NJ.

The event is a celebration of the arts and will showcase over 100 artists and performers featuring an art walk of visual artists and handcrafted items from a variety of artisans. Some artists will offer ...

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Thousands Expected to Attend Westfield’s FestiFall Street Fair Sunday

WESTFIELD, NJ — The 2016 Westfield FestiFall street fair, sponsored by the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

Tens of thousands are expected to arrive from all around to enjoy the annual event, which will close off downtown streets to cars to make way for pedestrians, vendors, rides, ...

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Fighter Jet Dispatched over Morris County in Response to Small Aircraft

EAST HANOVER, NJ — Wednesday morning brought a bit of a shock to residents of Morris County as multiple eye- witness accounts began to pop up of a low flying fighter jet shooting over the county. Morris County officials were quick to address this as the word began to grow.

“The Morris County Communications Center, as well as a number of Morris County Police Departments, ...

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Westfield’s NJ Festival Orchestra Gets Ready for 2016-2017 Season

WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra, led by Music Director David Wroe, is gearing up for another dynamic season, starting with “An American and Paris,” the first week in October featuring two of George Gershwin’s best-loved orchestral works — “An American in Paris” and “Concerto in F” — as well as ...

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Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Taylor Morgan

WESTFIELD, NJ — The 2016 soccer season has just begun, but attacking midfielder Taylor Morgan believes this year’s Westfield Lady Blue Devils are poised to leave a lasting legacy.

Morgan, a 17-year-old senior at Westfield High School, has dominated the field throughout her high school career. Last year, she led the team in scores with 10 goals. This year, she’s already scored ...

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Celebrity Chef Showdown Oct. 6 Heralds Arrival of Soup Kitchen 411; Event Serves as Fundraiser to Fight Hunger

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By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF

September 23, 2016

SUMMIT, NJ — More than 45,000,000 Americans struggle just to put food on the table. Soup Kitchen 411, a newly-formed non-profit, is aiming to stamp out hunger because the organization and its supporters believe the problem is 100 percent solvable.

Soup Kitchen 411 is a web-based portal containing a national directory of ...

Synopsis of Westfield Board of Education Meeting & Workshop Sept. 20

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By SUPERINTENDENT MARGARET DOLAN

September 22, 2016

PERSONNEL

The Board approved several curricular and co-curricular assignments for the 2016-2017 school year.

FACILITIES

Business Administrator Dana Sullivan reported that summer projects are progressing and most have been completed. The new Public Address system continues to be tested and fine-tuned.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & PROGRAMS

The Board approved several ...

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Two Arrested in Connection with Shoplifting in Westfield & More

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By WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 21, 2016

September 15, 2016 12:38 p.m.

Mr. Duquan Randolph, age 31, was arrested at the Warren County Jail on the strength of one outstanding warrant issued by the Westfield Municipal Court ($939 bail). He was transported to Westfield Police Department headquarters for arrest processing and held in lieu of posting the requisite bail.

September 15, 2016 1:54 p.m.

Ms. Megan Denner, age 29, of ...

Community Access Unlimited Home Health Care Program Receives Elite Accreditation

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By CHRISTOPHER REARDON

September 23, 2016

The Home Health Care program of Community Access Unlimited (CAU) has received "full accreditation" from the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, Inc. (CAHC). Accreditation means the agency is recognized as delivering home care that meets industry best practices and adheres to CAHC policies, procedures and standards, according to the commission.

CAHC has been setting the ...

'How do you hold your dad in your life?' she asked

By MARY ROBINSON

“I feel my dad’s presence next to me at the kitchen table.” Elizabeth, age 10

I first began working in the field of children’s grief support in 1997 as a volunteer for the Rainbows program in Montclair. I’ll never forget a little girl named Elizabeth who was 10 years old when she came to Rainbows. Her father had died suddenly of a heart attack.

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By RICHARD DELUCA

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C., announced today that Lisa Gingeleskie and Christopher Reilly have joined the firm in its Westfield New Jersey office. Lisa will focus her practice in the area of Labor and Employment law while Chris will join the firm’s Construction group which represents contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on claims related to defective ...

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By LORRE KORECKY, WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Westfield Public School teachers and support staff returned to school early this year with an In-Service held on September 7. The Curriculum, Instruction and Program Department outlined a full schedule for staff at all grade levels.

A variety of topics were covered, from curriculum development and technology to CPR. For example, elementary teachers attended differentiated ...

By CHRISTINE PALERMO, WESTFIELD AREA Y

The YMCA Achievers Program is gearing up for the 2016-2017 school year. An Achievers Open House for returning students and new recruits is being held on Sept. 28 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Westfield Area YMCA, 220 Clark Street in Westfield. Parents and teens are invited to attend and learn more about the program. Registration will be available during the course of the ...

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By NATIONALLY SYNDICATED COLUMNIST AND AUTHOR, TRACY BECKERMAN

“Do you think this is too young for me?” asked a voice from behind me. I turned from the dressing room door where my teenage daughter was trying on clothes.

The “this” in question was a super-clingy, lycra mini dress in a black and purple animal print.

The “me” who was asking, was a 40-something year-old mom.

I was, quite literally, at a loss for ...

By LIZ KEILL

PRINCETON, NJ – Although this play by Nilo Cruz is set in 2015, reflecting both Cuba and Miami, the theme is closer to struggles at least 30 years earlier.

A priest who falls in love would more likely become an Episcopalian or even a Unitarian. So this dichotomy makes the whole premise less than believable. It’s really “The Thornbirds” revisited.
Raul ...

By MAUREEN MCCANN ILLANOVSKY

We hear the nationwide market is shifting downward. Yet, in this part of Union County, that is certainly not the case as of August figures. The markets in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Cranford are all strong. Supply is low, and prices are on average up from a year ago. Let's examine the statistics based on the Garden State MLS from from August 2016 with ...

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By FRED SHAHROOZ-SCAMPATO AND DAVID ROSTAN

What do employment law attorneys look for when selecting a harassment or discrimination case on a contingency fee basis?

Likable and competent client – charisma and competency add value to a case, lending credibility to the plaintiff’s story.
A direct statement or overt act against the client motivated by prejudice against his or her protected class status (ie. race, gender or ...

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By BARBARA RYBOLT

Ryan Amalfitano, who turns 15 this weekend, plans to ride his bicycle 100 miles in two days. He won't be alone ‑ he and his father, Chris Amalfitano, chair of the emergency department at Overlook Medical Center, are part of Team Atlantic Health System which is taking part in Bike MS, a nationwide fund-raising effort on Sept.17 and 18.

Their team and at least another 52 teams of ...