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So your parents are thinking of moving with you
to kid-friendly Westfield, Scotch Plains, and Cranford, New Jersey! This is a
great place to be a kid, and there are a million fun things to do. Here are
some cool places you might want to ask your parents about, so that they can
take you there sometime. If you and your parents move here, there are even more
fun places we can tell you about in and around Westfield, Scotch Plains, and
Cranford.
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TODDLERS AND KIDS
Westfield Area Y,
Childcare
Full day childcare and half-day preschool our goal is to help
children become self-confident, inquisitive, and enthusiastic learners. All
activities are designed to give your child a successful start in
school.
Swim
Program
Starting at six months to two years learning and basics up until
full-fledged life-saving course.
Scotch Plains and Fanwood Y Arts
and Music
Messy Fingers
Preschoolers will have fun exploring
different media and developing their creative side through a variety of art
projects. Ages 3-5 (must be toilet-trained). Guitar lessons for older kids.
Kinder
Care
The Y's wrap-around Kindergarten program is designed to supplement
the half-day Kindergarten in local schools.
Teens
The Westfield Area Y
is committed to providing pre-teens and teens with equipment and programs
designed to combat youth obesity and teach youth and teens the benefits of a
healthy, fit lifestyle.
Westfield Soccer
Association
From kids ages 3 to 16 the Westfield soccer association has
a program for them.
Westfield Baseball League
A
Baseball League is committed to serving the youth of Westfield in providing a
positive and instructional environment and an appreciation for the game of
baseball. Ages 8-17.
Scotch Plains
Baseball Association
The Scotch Plains Fanwood Youth Baseball
Association is a private, non-profit organization providing baseball
opportunities to the youth of Scotch Plains and Fanwood aged 6 to 15 years
old.
Children's
Specialized Hospital
Children's Specialized Hospital is the largest
pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the US. The talented and caring staff
provides a wide variety of medical, developmental, educational, and
rehabilitative services for infants, children, adolescents, and young
adults
Jack and Jill Salon,
Cranford
The ultimate destination for your child to fly a plane, drive a
car, even sit on a princess' throne … all while watching their favorite
videos, playing with cool toys and ... getting a haircut!
Little Bytes Computer Store,
Cranford
Little Bytes Computer Center in Cranford, NJ provides classes
for children ages 3-13 and adults. Our certified teachers can also provide
classes at your facility. Imagine we do everything - provide the laptops,
software, and teacher and manage the paperwork! Welcome to our NEW site!
Little Scoops,
Cranford
Come to a place where kids and parents alike can play games,
dance, eat, and create their own sundaes in a 1950's ice cream parlor setting.
Girl Scouts of
Washington Rock Council, Westfield
The Girl Scouts of America and have
long been known to be a positive source of direction for younger girls,
Brownies and teens, Girl Scouts.
Patriots Path Council, Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America have the same motive as the Girl Scouts to give
young people and teens a better direction in life based on skills that they
learn through co-operation and tolerance.
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Tax Considerations >Taxpayer Relief
Legislation included in the 1997 federal budget made significant changes that improve a homeowner's ability to profit from the sale of real estate.
The capital gains tax exclusions on the sale of a principal residence is just one of several benefits for homeowners. When you sell a home you have owned and use for two of the five years prior to the sale, married couples are allowed to keep up to $500,000 in tax-free profits and taxpayers filing as singles can keep up to $250,000 before paying capital gains tax.
Long-term capital gain is also taxed at lower rates as a result of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act passed in 2003. The maximum capital gains tax rates dropped from 20% to 15% and from 10% to 5%, effective for sales and exchanges taking place on or after May 6, 2003 and through December 31, 2007. In 2008 the 15% rate continues for higher income taxpayers, while the 5% rate for lower income taxpayers drops to 0%, but only for the 2008 tax year. On January 1, 2009, the 10% and 20% rates will be reinstated.
Consult your tax advisor for advice regarding your particular circumstance.
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What are the characteristics of classic Queen Anne architecture?
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Queen Anne homes are the most elaborate, romantic and feminine of all Victorian Homes. |
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