TRENTON – Mayor Shelley Brindle of Westfield is the new 3rd Vice President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Mayor Brindle was elected at the League of Municipalities’ Annual Business Meeting in Atlantic City.As 3rd Vice President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, May...

WESTFIELD — The First United Methodist Church of Westfield invites members of the community to ignite their holiday spirit on Friday, December 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a community Advent Bonfire on the front lawn of the church. The snow/rain date is the following Friday, December 15.All are w...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — The Tiny Tim Fund is launching its 2023 fund-raising campaign with Carol Night on Thursday, December 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Carol groups will spread holiday cheer while requesting donations for the Tiny Tim Fund to continue its mission of providing financial support to help loca...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library will host two book club events during December.The Bring Your Own Book Club (B.Y.O.B.) will meet in the downstairs gallery space on Monday, December 4, at 10 a.m. There is no assigned book; rather, participants bring along their latest read and share ...

FANWOOD — Fabio’s Bistro will host a fundraiser for the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains onWednesday, December 6, from noon to 9 p.m.Participants will be able to enjoy dine-in or takeout meals from Fabio’s Bistro, located at 217 South Avenue, Fanwood. Fifteen percent of proceeds from sales will...

WESTFIELD — The Hope Chest Thrift Shop, located at 26 Prospect Street, Westfield, is outfitted for the holidays. There are holiday table linens, glass and dishware, serving pieces, centerpieces and wreaths.For Christmas tree decorating, the store is offering lights, garlands and ornaments. Several a...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Public Schools Counseling Department invites parents and guardians of students in grades 6 to 12 to meet their child’s Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) and learn how these special counselors support students.The SAC ParentAcademy program will be held on Wednesday, Decem...

READING, Pa. — Gianni Pizzi of Westfield has been named vice president of 91.3FM WXAC radio at Albright College. A graduate of Westfield High School, Mr. Pizzi is pursuing Music Industry Studies at the college.Founded in 1856, Albright College offers a distinctive co-major program that enables stude...

GARWOOD —The Garwood Public Library Board will meet on Wednesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public, the meeting will be held at the library, located at 411 Third Avenue.

GARWOOD —The Garwood Public Library, located at 411 Third Avenue, will welcome December and the holidays with multiple activities for adults, youth and families.Families are invited to take their holiday picture at the library’s do-ityourself Holiday Photo Station, complete with a festive backdrop a...