Full disclaimer: Jen Blumenstock is one of my best friends. So clearly as such, you would expect no less that I would be endorsing her to be Garwood’s next mayor. And that assumption would be correct. But what led me to write this article is not just because she is a great friend, but because as som...

The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others. Consider this: Among those investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their fina...

Spring is here, schools are open again and sports are coming back – it is beginning to feel more like “normal”! Covid-19 turned our world upside down, shutting down our nation’s businesses and forcing our families to learn and work from home. We collectively experienced a range of emotions from fear...

The upcoming election is, of course, big news. But there’s more than one way to look at it. As a citizen and voter, you have your own preferences about the issues and the candidates. But as an investor, should you be rooting for any particular outcome? You might be surprised at how a major event can...

I was baffled after reading Amanda Como’s letter to the editor in which she announced her candidacy for Westfield Town Council. Ms Como wrote that, “Now more than ever, we residents need a councilperson that will listen to their concerns and act accordingly when it comes time to cast their vote.” Sh...

WESTFIELD — The future development of Westfield is fast becoming a reality after the planning board passed a Circulation and Land Use Element, amending the town’s master plan. The measure passed during the board’s Monday meeting. The finalized plan, according to a presentation given by consultants h...

As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers. And now, early in 2022, we’re still seeing elevated prices. As a consumer, you may need to adjust your activities somewhat, but as an investor, how should you respond to inflation? First, it helps to know...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Health System’s network of physicians, today opened a new office location in Scotch Plains, bringing together some of the network’s local board-certified providers in pediatric and primary care under one roof. Atlantic Medical Group’s Pediatrics at Sc...

WESTFIELD — For Maria Gomez, owner of Westfield’s newest downtown salon, Artistique, the light at the end of a long tunnel was well-worth waiting for. “I have been working in salons for more than 10 years, but I always wanted to open my own shop,” Ms. Gomez said. “When the pandemic hit and everythin...

I recently read Councilman Matt Adams letter to the editor on reflecting on Hurricane Ida one year later and I have to say it’s just more of the lip service we are accustomed to seeing from him with his time on council thus far. As someone who had the floodwaters in his home, I can tell you that it ...