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By EDWARD JONES
February 17, 2024
FINANCIAL FOCUS® : When should you take Social Security? One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it? You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62, but your checks will be considerably bigger if you ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The trophy is back on Dorian Road. Junior forward Aidan Wilson tallied three goals and senior defenseman Michael Wilson added two goals with an assist to power second-seeded Westfield, No. 10 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, to a 5-2 victory over rival and fifth-seeded ...
SUMMIT, NJ - It was the David Fix show at Summit High School on Wednesday evening. The junior led the way in the scoring department, notching 22 points in Summit Boys Varsity Basketball’s 52-40 victory over Chatham. Fix added four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Sophomore Matt Caplan ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Members of a union representing nurses at Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital in Berkeley Heights appear to be stalled in negotiations with the county to add more staff onto their contract. The county sold the hospital, formerly known as Runnells Specialized Hospital, in ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Department of Community Programs (DCP) will host a Black History Month Celebration event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Summit Community Center located at 100 Morris Avenue. Pizza is served for lunch for all participants from 12 p.m. to 12:30 ...
SUMMIT, NJ - On Saturday, March 16, the Summit Repair Cafe will be holding a community-driven repair event at Christ Church, located at 561 Springfield Avenue. The event will be held in Barnwell Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Final items for repair will be accepted at 2:30 p.m. Each resident is ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities are offering a scholarship opportunity for Summit High School juniors and seniors. Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.
SUMMIT, NJ - Senior Captain and defensemen Drew Goldfarb has been named the 'Salerno Duane Summit High School Boys Ice Hockey Player of The Week' for his performance in the week ending February 10. Drew blocked several shots last week and had 10 points in games against Livingston, Watchung Hills, ...
SUMMIT, NJ - At Tuesday’s Summit Common Council meeting, elected leaders sent a clear message to criminals amidst a rise in crime: If you come to town and break the law, you will be held accountable, but that’s not all that happened. Mayor Fagan appointed one probationary firefighter, Tyler ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Luminary Fund and its volunteers raised over $136,000 for local organizations during 2023. “We are proud to work with the Summit Luminary Fund and the non-profit beneficiaries that contribute so much to our town,” said Karen Schneider, President of Lois Schneider Realtor.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With the selection of “three well-respected Republican leaders at the municipal level” as its slate of candidates for the board of commissioners, the Union County Republican Party is hoping to turn the tide this year in a county known for being a Democratic Party ...
As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years. But what does this mean to you, as a consumer and as an investor? From a consumer’s standpoint, it’s not hard to see the effects of higher interest rates. If you want to take out a mortgage or refinance an ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Fifteen student-athletes announced their college commitments on Wednesday at Summit High School’s National Signing Day. Below is the complete list of athletes and their chosen destinations: Ella Callahan, Swimming - Middlebury College Tanya Dev, Field Hockey - Tufts ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The cast of Summit High School’s upcoming musical “Anything Goes” hosted a tap dance workshop for more than 50 students from elementary schools across the district. In attendance were fourth and fifth-graders from Brayton, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln Hubbard, and Washington ...
TRENTON, NJ — The state's largest law enforcement agency has 86 new officers. The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) welcomed Class 255, the largest class since 2019 to graduate from the department's Correctional Staff Training Academy. The officers were sworn in Tuesday at Patriots ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Sophomore defenseman Wyatt Williamson has been named the 'Salerno Duane Summit High School Boys Ice Hockey Player of The Week' for his performance in the week ending February 3. Wyatt scored his first varsity goal on the power play and added two assists in two wins against Morristown ...
SUMMIT, NJ - At the January 3 Common Council organization meeting, Sandy Bloom, a 45-year resident of Summit, received the City of Summit 2024 Volunteer of the Year award, an annual award that recognizes volunteers who show exceptional dedication and commitment to the Summit community. “It was ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Senior Captain Ali Cornell has been named the 'Salerno Duane Summit High School Girls Ice Hockey Player of The Week' for her performance during the week ending February 2. Helping lead the team with a win, tie, and tough overtime loss during a busy last week of the regular season, ...
If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you’re like most other owners, most of ...
WALL, NJ - The Summit Girls Varsity Hockey team traveled to Wall, New Jersey on Friday for their regular season finale against Trinity Hall, ending in a 0-0 tie. Defense was the name of the game for both teams. Hilltopper goalie Molly Rowe-Smith continued to showcase her talents, saving all ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Suburban Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Meet the Mayor's First Friday networking breakfast at The Hub, located in the Best Western in New Providence last Friday. The event featured Mayors from Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Summit. In attendance were local ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Hilltoppers Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated Dayton 32-23 on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Head coach Tom Kenny made clear that while the first three quarters were tough, a strong fourth-quarter charge was the difference maker for the ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Summit’s five seniors celebrated senior night Tuesday as they all played an important role in a 50-24 home victory over Roselle. “The 5 seniors of [Kenny] Mao, [Tripp] Johnston, [Tyler] Kessel, [Cole] Avelino, and [James] Driska got out to a fast start, and we never looked back,” ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and Atlantic Health System have signed a letter of intent to establish a strategic partnership, putting them on a path toward reaching a definitive agreement within the coming months to fully integrate the two organizations. The letter of ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Reeves-Reed Arboretum announced they were awarded several grants for the 2024 calendar year, totaling over $20,000. “We are deeply grateful for the support these grants provide,” said Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. “Not only do they serve as a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Residents heard about plans to make improvements to three county parks during a Green Acres public hearing at the Jan. 25 Union County Board of Commissioners meeting. Afterward, golfers said a course in Scotch Plains is being neglected. The county is planning an inclusive ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Reeves-Reed Arboretum announced the first of its 2024 art exhibitions “Nature Ephemeral: Photographs by Susan Richman.” All featured works will be for sale, with 30% of each sale going back to the Arboretum. “With each photo, I am honoring and memorializing insects and other small ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Summit Police are investigating three home burglaries during a three-day stretch. On Saturday, two male burglars wearing hoods and masks shattered a rear glass door to break into a home on Stiles Road. The primary bedroom was ransacked, and an undisclosed amount of jewelry and cash ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Sophomore forward Robbie Kievit has been named the 'Salerno Duane Summit High School Boys Ice Hockey Player of The Week' for his performance in the week ending January 26. The center/winger scored two goals and had one assist in combined games against Cranford and Westfield. The ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Common Council held its latest meeting on January 23, with many different happenings in the two-hour-long session. To start the meeting, Jerome Palmer, Colin Kidd, and William Melick were officially sworn in as Probationary Firefighters by Mayor Elizabeth Fagan. Next ...
