WESTFIELD — Despite the sacrifices of the many brave veterans who have volunteered to protect their country, many are left with lasting physical or mental wounds (PTSD) as a result of war. Tragically, this leads to an average of 22 veterans taking their own lives every day, totaling over 7,000 suici...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will present Jack Willard, director of marketing and sales for the USS Battleship New Jersey Museum, on Tuesday, September 10.The New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinction from 1938 until 1991, serving in World War II, th...

WESTFIELD — The leaders and members of the First Congregational Church of Westfield (FCC) invite the community to kick off the Fall season this Sunday, September 8. A full schedule is planned for the morning with the Message by Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. Jennifer Testa Hrynyk, commencing a Fall serm...

WESTFIELD — During its first regular public meeting for the 20242025 academic year on August 27, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Brett Curtis as Westfield High School assistant principal, effective August 1, 2024. Mr. Curtis succeeds James DeSarno, who was appointed in M...

COUNTY — The Young Women Foundation has recently been recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in New Jersey. The foundation was established by Diana P. Calle and Elizabeth M. Carreras, both residents of Union County and firstgeneration college graduates. Their commitment to community servic...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is and the Union County Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to announce a Diaper Drive in support of Diaper Needs Awareness. The drive will be held throughout the month of September, with various donation drop-off locations throughout ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Service League (WSL) has officially announced its new Executive Board for the 2024-2025 season. Susan McClelland and Karen Salemme will continue to serve as co-presidents, with Rosann LiVolsi as vice president. New to the board are Jan Herringer, treasurer, and Carole Peyto...

MOUNTAINSIDE — Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation (CSHF) recently announced the election of David West, partner at The Fortis Agency, to its board of trustees for a three-year term.“Dave and I met by chance two years ago at an event for our Foundation hosted by Todd Frazier in Seaside Park,”...

WESTFIELD — Sotheby’s real estate agent Mary Ellen O’Boyle explained to the Rotary Club of Westfield at its August 6 meeting how the new regulations for real estate sales would work. She says that the “changes are big and are a game changer.”Ms. O’Boyle explained about changes to real estate as a re...

WESTFIELD — Westfield STEM Camp again welcomed students in grades 3 through 8 this summer, featuring hands-on, problem-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.During the week-long, half-day sessions held in July, STEM campers participated in four workshops among a selectio...