MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has named 22 local residents from five communities to the Dean’s List for the Fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible f...

WORCESTER, Mass. — Steven Hess of Westfield, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level, research- driven project titled Enhancing Connectivity in GNP Employee ...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains has announced that its 2025-2026 scholarship application forms can be obtained from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Counseling Office or at http:// www. spfk12. org or www.fspcollegeclub.org.This will be the 89th year that femal...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will present Dr. Stanley Gersch as the guest speaker for its Tuesday, January 21 meeting. Dr. Gersch will discuss how Invisalign revolutionized orthodontics and expanded the use of clear teeth aligners.A practicing orthodontist in Westfield, Cranford and Linde...

Since 2000, The Westfield Foundation has had the privilege of partnering with Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey. Over the past two decades, this collaboration has been a cornerstone of our mission to enhance lives and strengthen our community. Through nearly $300,000 in funding, we h...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the submission of three Green Acres NJDEP Grant applications for 2025. These applications, facilitated through the Union County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, aim to enhance and expand recreat...

WESTFIELD/MOUNTAINSIDE — Members of the Westfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) volunteer in a variety of ways throughout the year to fulfill the goals of the DAR. Among the tenets of the organization is a strong commitment to patriotism and the American flag.One of the Westfiel...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library, in collaboration with the Scotch Plains Public Library, has announced a new initiative that will provide residents of Scotch Plains with free access to some of New York’s and New Jersey’s most renowned museums.Thanks to the fund-raisin...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Temple Sholom has announced that it will host a White Elephant Auction on Saturday, February 1, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the temple. Back by popular demand, the event is $ 15 per person ( cash/ check), which includes a $5 bidding credit and is open to the public.Attendees are wel...

AREA — The next meeting of the Victorian Society in America Northern New Jersey Chapter (VSA-NNJ) will take place on Monday, January 20, beginning at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Montclair Women’s Club, located at 82 Union Street, Montclair. This venue is handicap-accessible.The program for the eve...