Rockin' the 'Burbs: Live Music in Union County
Have a pint, hear some tunes. Dance and be careful!
Crossroads Black Dog, The Glowflies Sat: Gates, Colony Sun: Cranford Guitar Center Showcase, noon xxroads.com Sat: Alvin Madison Sun: Joe Regan
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
NJ Spotlight Map: How Does Union County Stack Up With Recycling?
Data shows Union County rates for recycling dropping from 2008 to 2009.
Residents in Union County are doing a fare good job recycling their waste. In a county where 1,082,31 million tons of waste was generated, 54.1 percent was recycled according to the most recent numbers, according to NJ Spotlight's latest interactive map. Overall, New Jerseyans are recycling less of their waste than they did in the mid-1990s, data from the state Department of Environmental Protection show. At the peak, residents across the state were recycling 61 percent of what they discarded in 1996 and 1997. That number dropped to 57 percent statewide in 2009. Prior to the enactment of the state’s mandatory recycling law a quarter of a century ago, 10 percent or less of waste was recycled. The law initially set a goal of recycling 25 …
Springfield Job Board: May 14
A look at some job openings in or around the Springfield community.
Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Springfield community from Monster.com. For more jobs in and around Springfield, visit here. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Springfield Local Editor Adam Bulger at adamb@patch.com.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Readers' Choice: Mountainside Is THE Place to Staycation in Union County
The Trailside Nature Center and Echo Lake Park — two of the top three places to spend a day in Union County were in Mountainside!
Can't make it to the Poconos or the Shore? Out of cash for that plane ride to Paris? No worries. Just head for Mountainside. Two Mountainside destinations came in as the top vote-getters in Patch's Readers' Choice Staycation poll this past week. The Trailside Nature & Science Center led the pack. The Center is one of those rarities: an indoor AND outdoor delight that can entertain budding naturalists of all ages. In 2009, local mom Sheila Sayah wrote a glowing review of the Center on Patch: Minutes away from Cranford and located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside, Trailside is in Watchung Reservation. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, the Trailside Nature Center is open for free. Of the three levels, the biggest attraction for my …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Springfield Chamber Toasts Local Businesses
Gary Hecht and Investors bank to be honored at annual gala.
The Annual Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce Leadership Awards dinner is Thursday, May 10, at L'Affaire in Mountainside. At the dinner, Investors Bank, represented by its president Kevin Cummings, will be honored as business of the year. Chiropractor and Rotarian Dr. Gary Hecht will be recognized as volunteer of the year. Previous winners include Springfield township clerk Linda Donnelly and Pinkava Motors. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30, dinner at 7:30. The price is $95 per seat and tables of 10 priced at $900. For reservation information, email lorrainesseidel@gmail.com.
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Realtor Collects Food for Holy Trinity Pantry Today
During its fourth annual “RED Day,” Keller Williams will lend a hand in Westfield.
Keller Williams Realty associates may be taking the day off on Thursday, May 10, but it will hardly be a day of rest. Nearly all 35 agents and staff of the Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties of Westfield have chosen to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, one of the biggest events in the real estate industry. Short for “Renew, Energize and Donate,” RED Day was created to unite Keller Williams Realty offices and associates in an international day of service. Realtors and other staff members will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items outside of Stop & Shop and Shop-Rite on North Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and all day at the 188 Elm Street real estate office. As part of the RED Day effort, has chosen to …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Neighborhood Council Gears Up for Annual Car Show
More than 75 exotic cars and plenty of custom motorcycles will be on view in the Verizon parking lot on North Avenue.
Start your engines, the Westfield Neighborhood Council is revving up for its annual car show. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 more than 75 exotic cars from all across New Jersey will be on display in the Verizon parking lot on the corner of North and Central Avenues. In addition to hot rods, muscle and antique cars, custom motorcycles, a speed boat and the Batmobile will be on view. Mary Withers, chair of the event, said it is a great family outing that supports a worthy cause. "We have hot dogs, lemonade, and cake," she said. "We also have games for children and a bouncy house. You can have your picture taken with the cars. We also have a DJ who plays music. There'll also be a martial arts performance. It's a wonderful day." …
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Springfield Job Board: May 7
A look at some job openings in or around the Springfield community.
Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Springfield community from Monster.com. Sales Associate - Women's Designer Couture, Saks Fifth Avenue, Short Hills, NJ — see job details here. Accounts Payable Assistant, Batusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ — see job details here. Retail Sales Associate, T-Mobile, Union, NJ — see job details here. For more jobs in and around Springfield, visit here. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Springfield Local Editor Adam Bulger at adamb@patch.com.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Ice Hut Celebrates Anniversary Today
Springfield's local frozen treat destination celebrates milestone.
Springfield’s dessert destination, the Ice Hut, celebrates its one-year anniversary on May 6 with a community-wide event featuring activities for all ages and an introduction of self-service options for its customers. Beginning at 1 p.m., the Ice Hut will have live music, face painting and tattoos for the children, door prizes for the adults and hourly specials to commemorate its anniversary. Springfield Mayor Ziad Shehady will commemorate the occasion with an official ribbon cutting at the store. Since opening its doors nearly a year ago, the Ice Hut has been a popular destination for students and families. Recently, the Ice Hut introduced a self-serve option for its soft serve offerings and is adding four more machines to meet the …
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Union County Likes to Brunch
You said it in our latest Readers' Choice poll: Favorite brunch spots abound in Union County!
If you were at a loss as to where to take mom for Mother's Day, fear no more! Patch's latest Readers' Choice poll has identified many top spots around the county to celebrate with mom in style. In Springfield, Scotty’s won hands down with a brunch menu that does not lack for variety — offering omelets, stuffed Frech toast, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs and more. This Mothers Day, the offerings expand to epic proportions. Scotty's Mother’s Day Buffet is also special because they're keeping their rock-bottom price of $19.95. In Summit, the winner was The Office Beer Bar and Grill which will offer an unlimited brunch buffet this Mother's Day. "You can't beat our Belgian waffles," said manager Scott Van Guilder. You can step up to the …
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Deborah Levine
8:28 am on Sunday, May 6, 2012
This should definitely include the Italian Pantry Bistro in Cranford, the food is fantastic and we had a lovely brunch there: http://cranford.patch.com/listings/the-italian-pantry-bistro And in Fanwood, its small but Flannery's Pub has amazing food, I'd bet they do a good brunch, which they appear to be starting back up on Mother's Day. http://www.flanneryslounge.com/ My fave in Westfield is … more ›
Got Patch
8:33 am on Thursday, May 10, 2012
This is wonderful, because when I went there yesterday the shelves were pretty bare! Thank you for your generosity!! more ›