WESTFIELD — The month of January will open at the Westfield Memorial Library with travel, book and exercise programs as well as a support group. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street.On Tuesday, January 7, from 7 to 8 p.m., photographer, professional traveler and humanitarian Chris McCorma...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Public Library will kick off the new year with a month-long series of activities for all ages. Located at 411 Third Avenue, the library is open Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains has announced that Tish Isack recently was selected for the 2024 Service Award.Mrs. Isack has been the chair of the scholarship committee for multiple years, coordinating the application process and overseeing the review and selection...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools district has recognized 16 exceptional teachers and educational services professionals nominated for the 2024-2025 Governor’s Educator of the Year Recognition Program.Each year, New Jersey school districts nominate their educators for ...

WESTFIELD — Giving is not just about a donation; it is about making a difference in one’s community and putting a smile on someone else’s face. With the arrival of gift-giving season, fifth-grade students in Ann McDonough’s classroom at McKinley Elementary School worked hard to make and create thoug...

Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 9 Sebastien Ainge, Jake Anderson, Morgan Arky, Lila Aronowitz, Emily Bailey, Andrew Barbella, Luka Barsky, Dmytro Batkivskyi, Jack Bauer, Tyler Bejkollari, Kara Benacchio, Mia Berg, Nikita Bhat, Norah Black, Henry Blake, Reid Borak, Eliana Braun, Elizabeth Bresnahan, H...

CRANFORD – On November 16 The Aliver Foundation held a community event at Hanson Park in Cranford to celebrate the donation of an all weather, climate controlled, tamper proof AED enclosure and device to this public recreation space. Residents gathered with trustees from Hanson Park Conservancy, the...

WESTFIELD — On December 16, the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) released the new Westfield Integrated Community Project (Westfield ICP) report covering recommendations to support community inclusion for residents, including people with disabilities and other barriers.Over the past...

WESTFIELD — The next program in the Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series will feature author, historian and longtime educator Melissa Ziobro speaking on “What America Sounds Like: 250 Years of American Music.” The luncheon will take place January 8 at the Echo Lake Country ...

CLARK -- Christmas is a time for giving. The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad wants to suggest that you give the gift of life. What better gift is there than that? More parties and poor driving conditions along with the usual circumstances create more chances for accidents. Add to this the regular su...