‘Why Not?’: A Simple Philosophy of Helping in Garwood

For John Romanello, helping a neighbor or pitching in around Garwood rarely seems to require much deliberation.

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November 2026

Garwood First Aid Squad Invites New Volunteers

The Garwood First Aid Squad is inviting community members to join its team and help support local emergency services.

The America250 mural in downtown Westfield depicts the town from its Colonial and Revolutionary eras to the present.

November 2026

America250 Mural Brings Westfield History to Downtown

A new mural in downtown Westfield is giving residents and visitors a colorful look back at the town's history, painted in celebration of America250, the nationwide recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

November 2026

An Evening with Rupert Holmes to Support Cranford’s Young Performers

Music lovers can enjoy a night out while supporting local students when Rupert Holmes and special guests take the stage at Cranford High School on Friday, November 20.

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November 2026

Community Partnerships Expand Outdoor AED Access in Cranford

Cranford now has 11 outdoor automated external defibrillator equipment placements in recreation spaces, according to The Aliver Foundation, following community partnerships that combine equipment donations with education.

Pictured from left: Marilyn Bunting, Marnix Godschalk, Margaret Allen, Rosemary Shire, Joanne Mitchel, Kathleen Young and Cary Prisch.

November 2026

Garden Club Brings Fall Color to Downtown Westfield

The Garden Club of Westfield welcomed autumn by filling the containers at the corners of Elm and East Broad Streets with seasonal color.

The Cranford Historical Society presents “E.G.W. Dietrich: Rediscovering His Cranford Designs” on November 7.

November 2026

Rediscover the History Behind Cranford’s Homes

The Cranford Historical Society invites the community to explore the work of architect E.G.W. Dietrich on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue.

Seasonal decorations join the holiday selection at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift Shop.

November 2026

Service League Thrift Shop Gets “Dolled Up” for Holiday Giving

Holiday shoppers can browse dolls, toys, games and seasonal decorations while supporting local charitable work when the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift Shop launches its annual Doll and Toy event on Tuesday, November 3.

The Aliver Foundation’s Teen Ambassador Sebastiao Pinto and First Responder Committee Member Luciane Raibin join Mayor Colleen Mahr with the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month proclamation.

November 2026

Fanwood Partnership Expands Outdoor AED Access

A partnership that began with one outdoor automated external defibrillator placement in Fanwood is helping expand access to emergency equipment in the borough’s recreation spaces.

November 2026

Youth Chorus Brings Local Voices to Times Square

One hundred New Jersey Youth Chorus singers took their talents to Times Square October 10, performing alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in a celebration of music, soccer and community.

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