SUMMIT, NJ - Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center received the Employer of the Year Award from the New Jersey chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (NJ APSE) during the Facing the Future 26 Conference on transition and employment. The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the only national organization with an exclusive ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — There has been a data security issue involving customer payment card data at certain Lord & Taylor stores in North America, parent company Hudson’s Bay Company announced Sunday.

A spokesperson for HBC told TAPinto Westfield that they cannot say yet if customers at the Westfield location were affected, as the data breach is still under investigation. Certain ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Town Council introduced an ordinance at Tuesday night’s meeting that would ban retail pet stores in Westfield from selling dogs and cats from puppy and kitten mills. Under ordinance 2103, pet shops in Westfield could only sell dogs and cats obtained from animal shelters or rescue organizations.

“While no such facility exists in Westfield today, ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Jeanette Carey has been promoted to the newly-created position of Director of Client Services at Summit-based Point View Wealth Management, Inc.

“We’re pleased to recognize Jeanette for her superior service and leadership skills,” said David Dietze, President of Point View. “This allows us to sharpen our focus on Client Service and deliver an even ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce will honor several local business owners April 19 at its 70th Anniversary Gala.

The Business Leader of the Year Award will go to Ron Shovlin of Shovlin Mattress Factory in Fanwood, a family-owned business that competes with national bedding brands. Several years ago, Shovlin moved its state-of-the-art factory from Garwood to ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The town council discussed a preliminary budget that would raise municipal property taxes by about one half of a percent during its conference meeting Tuesday. A budget presentation to the public is planned for the next council meeting on March 27.

Councilwoman Linda Habgood, chair of the finance commitee, and Town Administrator Jim Gildea gave the budget presentation to ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Everlasting Haven Spa & Wellness Studio recently held its grand opening  in Downtown Westfield. Located at 227 South Ave., the spa offers a range of services, including skin care treatment, hair removal and massage therapy.

“My goal is to have a reputable name,” owner Gina Vilca said. “I want the quality to speak for itself and to develop a ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Tony Bianchino, owner of Westfield-based personal training and nutrition center Out Run Your Fork, has a lofty goal of educating Westfield about what it takes to be healthy, and he’s partnering with other local businesses to make it happen.

These partnerships take on many different forms. Bianchino recently partnered with Westfield juice bar Ono Bowls to run a ...

GARWOOD, NJ — Dozens of local business people gathered at Escapeology in Garwood Tuesday morning for the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly open networking breakfast.

Participants had the opportunity to share something about their business with the group, network and tour the facility's escape game rooms.

The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce ...