Nicole Bitette is the editor for the Westfield and Cranford Patch sites. Nicole began at Patch in August 2012. Prior to covering Westfield and Cranford, Nicole was the Assistant Editor for Union County, focusing mostly on Scotch Plains-Fanwood and briefly Summit. She also spent several months covering Woodbridge Township. Nicole graduated from Seton Hall University, Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Journalism.
Before starting at Patch, she tried out the New York magazine world, by working as an Editorial Assistant for the national shelter magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, due to her interest in design and home decorating. However, Nicole came back to her love for local news at the number one place for it, here at Patch!
In the past few years she has worked for The Setonian, the official campus newspaper of Seton Hall and WSOU, the award winning radio station at Seton Hall.
She has also written for an online local news publication, The Alternative Press, in Maplewood and South Orange.
Right now she is trying to get to know who's who in Westfield and she looks forward to meeting you. Please do not hesitate to email or call her with any possible stories or concerns.
Email her at: nicole.bitette@patch.com
Dianne Hendricks will host two cooking classes and promote her new cookbook at Twin Maples. Also, new author Jean Criss will be promoting her own novel.
The Tot Trot is a day of games and family friendly activities to benefit children in out-of-home placement.
The following information was provided by the Summit Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
The YMCA received a $2,500 Quality of Life Grant towards family locker room facilities.
The Scotch Plains Police Foundation event took place on April 5 at Shackamaxon Country Club.
The Faith Players will be performing "Down the Rabbit Hole" on April 26 and April 27.
MONDO will be hosting world class speakers in the business and professional fields who offer a variety of workshops to help the busy professional achieve full potential.
LCJSMS will hold an anti-bullying presentation as part of Montclair University's Theatre on the Move program.
Dr. Leora Batnitzky will be the scholar in residence April 19 and 20 at Temple Sinai in Summit.
The parent advisory committee and Summit school district announce a social-skills workshop to support families with children with special needs.
Looking for a job or career? Here's a look at who's hiring in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Looking for a job or career? Here's a look at who's hiring in Summit.
Looking for a job or career? Here's a look at who's hiring in Springfield.
Looking for a job or career? Here's a look at who's hiring in Summit.
Bottle & Bottega has teamed up with Walk Now for Autism Speaks to old a fundraiser on May 31.
The following is a look at Summit's winter track season and a preview to this spring relays which begin this weekend.
Tom Killian of Summit played in the NCAA Division III Championship as his Ahmerst college team defeated Mary Hardin-Baylor this Sunday.
The Summit Police Department recognized the efforts of Zachary Brooks and "thought blue" for World Autism Day.
Students and former students of Oak Knoll, Kent Place and SHS are welcome to apply for the Beverly Jeanne Welsh Scholarship.
The Sweat Factory is a kickboxing gym dedicated to teaching members the proper forms and techniques to work out the correct way.
