November 2026

All Articles

Every story and all available source photos from this issue of Garwood Times.

John Romanello, left, and Mayor Jen Blumenstock at a Borough Council meeting where he was honored with Garwood’s Community Spirit Award.

November 2026

‘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.

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.

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.

During World War II, the late Bob Greco survived a torpedo attack on his ship, the USS Canberra. His friend and Cranford High School classmate Jimmy Roberts, who was also aboard, did not. Years later, Greco’s heartfelt Memorial Day words inspired the Cranford 86 Project.

November 2026

Remembering the Faces Behind Cranford’s 86 Names

A few heartfelt words spoken during a Memorial Day ceremony inspired a mission to preserve the stories of Cranford’s fallen servicemen.

Plainfield High School Fellows and College Student Leaders at the MTB Fall 2026 Kickoff.

November 2026

Westfield Rotary Grant Supports More Than Bootstraps Students

More Than Bootstraps has received a $1,000 community service grant from the Westfield Rotary Club Foundation to support students working toward college access and success.

A rabies clinic for dogs and cats will be held November 7 at the Cranford Community Center.

November 2026

Keep Your Furry Friends Protected: November Rabies Clinic

The November rabies clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue.

New Jersey’s Project Medicine Drop program offers secure collection boxes for residents to dispose of unused or expired medications.

November 2026

Safely Dispose of Unused Medications

An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.

Offbook Productions presents “The Women of Congress 1776” at Trailside on November 18.

November 2026

The Women of Congress Bring History to Life at Trailside

An all-female cast will bring the debate over American independence to the stage when Union County presents “The Women of Congress 1776” on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside.

November 2026

Union County Awards Nearly $24,000 for Local History Projects

Historic sites and organizations across Union County are receiving nearly $24,000 in grants to support projects commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

Cranford Public Library offers programs for children and families throughout November.

November 2026

November Fun for Families at Cranford Library

Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Avenue, offers the following children’s and family programs in November.