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Sleigh bells will be jingling and carolers will be crooning during the Berkeley Heights Winter Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Created by and fully funded as a way for township businesses and organizations to give back to the community that supports them throughout the year, Winter Walk is open to all who wish to gather and enjoy a festive and fun afternoon downtown. For a complete activity map, and participant and sponsor directory, visit berkeleyheightsdowntown.com.

A trolley will run between Upper and Lower Columbia School and Peppertown Park, which is the locale at 6 p.m. for a tree lighting and pyrotechnics donated by Garden State Fireworks.

Leading up to that will be activities set to include an artificial ice rink, balloon artists, a beer garden and football field goal challenge, music, a bubble dance party, a caricature artist, cookie decorating, two walk-in snow globes, cornhole, cotton candy, crafts, a free throw shooting zone, game trucks, hot chocolate and cookies, and numerous other giveaways and samples.

Springfield Avenue will be closed to create a safe and pedestrianfriendly atmosphere for all ages.

Presenting sponsors of the afternoon are The Park, Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights and Round Table Studios.

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Barth's Festive Holiday Meal...................................................................5 Area Holiday Happenings................................................................3, 8, 20 Local High School Varsity Winter Schedule Pull-out...........................9-14 Mayors Corner........................................................................................20 Safe Place...............................................................................................22

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN: David Dietze, Peapack Private Wealth Management FIRST VICE CHAIR: James Kwan, Ace Pension Solutions LLC TREASURER: Cristina Cruz, Haven Savings Bank- Summit SECRETARY: Joseph Steiner IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Marcella Gencarelli, Lakeland Bank DIRECTORS: Melanie Cohn, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey May Abraham, Fridel, Passion for Spices Kelly Bonventre, NJ Sharing Network Ian Brodsky, Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights Robert J. Davies, Davies Insurance Management Joseph Eberle, Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle Jimmy Joseph, Mortgages By Jim Joseph Gordon Kline, Investors Bank - Summit Roger Mehner Esq., Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Kerry Mowry, Overlook Medical Center

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Published by The Suburban Chamber of Commerce Karen Fern Hadley, Executive Director Joseph Steiner, Publisher Patricia E. Meola, Contributing Editor Steven Meyer, Art Director & Layout Design E-mail us at collection@suburbanchambers.org

Direct Mailed to Every Home, Apartment and Business in: Summit • Berkeley Heights • New Providence

And Demographically Selected Single Family Homes in: Short Hills • Chatham • Mountainside • Springfield PO Box 824 • Summit, NJ 07902-0824

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he Benevolent Associations of Summit’s police and fire departments will host their annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holiday drive through Thursday, Dec. 15.

Members of the community are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to the donation boxes at the following locations during normal business hours by Dec. 15: • Summit Police Headquarters (512 Springfield Ave.) • Summit Fire Department (396 Broad St.) • Summit Community Center (100 Morris Ave.) • Summit High School (125 Kent Place Blvd.)

• The Little Gym (545 Morris Ave.) • Peapack Gladstone Bank (48 DeForest Ave.) • Serra Doce (21 Union Pl.) • Village Trattoria (103 Summit Ave.) The PBA and the FMBA members will deliver the donated toys to the Marine Corps Reserve on Dec. 16, and they will be distributed throughout Union County and the surrounding area. Since 1947, the effort by the Marines has collected and distributed more than 604 million toys to 272 children in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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e hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, we here at NP Fuel, wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope you will make NP Fuel your first stop when heading out to visit family and friends this Holiday season.

We are a full-service gas station with 2 local locations:

50 South Street, New Providence, NJ 07974 1789 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974 Stop in to winterize your car or truck, get new tires, change the oil, lights, belts and brakes! We are fully staffed with experienced mechanics at our South Street location. Our friendly, attentive service is reminiscent of small town, family run businesses.

Since March 22, 2011, NP Fuel has received an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, recognizing factors such as length of time business has been operating. My staff are proud to meet BBB accreditation standards. Pumps are open 7 days a week (Mon-Th: 6:30am-9pm; Fri 6:30am–10pm; Sat 7am-9pm and Sun 7am–9pm).

Don’t forget we also rent many types of cars from our South Street location, at very reasonable prices.

Come Spring, visit us at Murph Farms, run by me, my wife Eliza and our beautiful daughters. Located at 49 Meyersville Rd in Green Village, NJ. The farm features freshly grown tomatoes, cucumbers, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables. We also sell homemade honey year-round.

Family is important to me and everyone who works at NP Fuel, NP Rental Cars, and Murph Farms. You are our family!

Happy Holidays – See you soon!

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The Reeves Reed Arboretum will host its annual Festival of Trees on its historic grounds, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit.

The Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a non-profit public garden in Summit, will be celebrating its third annual Festival of Trees: A Multicultural Celebration of the Holidays.

On Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all are invited to learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the Winter Solstice. More than 30 themed trees will be scattered throughout the grounds for guests to enjoy, each decorated by a local non-profit, business, family, school or Scout group. Guests vote for favorites and prizes are awarded. The day is rounded out with crafts, activities and games, a holiday market, food vendors, music, photos with Santa, a woodland story walk and more. Tickets and tree sponsorship information are available at reeves-reedarboretum.org.

For the 21-plus crowd, the Arboretum will host its first Trees Preview Party on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 7-9 p.m. Adults can tour the lighted trees and enjoy a “spirited” celebration in the historic Wisner House by sampling a collection of cocktails and desserts. Details available at reeves-reedarboretum.org.

The Arboretum will also be hosting its annual Holiday Greens Sale, featuring custom wreaths, swags, centerpieces, mint julep cups and more. Items will be for sale during the Festival of Trees event on Dec. 11, and also on Dec. 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10, from 10 – 4.

Warm woolen mittens were the theme when Wool & Grace, a shop in downtown Summit, decorated for a past Festival of Trees.

New to the Festival of Trees this year will be a preview party, open to guests 21 and older.

The Reeves-Reed Arboretum is at 165 Hobart Ave. For details on the Festival of Trees, Greens Sale or other programs and events, call 908-273-8787, x1010, or email info@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

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FAMILIES PREP TO MOVE INTO HABITAT HOMES IN SUMMIT

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ext year, 12 families will move into their new Summit homes, condominiums in an L-shaped building newlyconstructed by Morris Habitat for Humanity at 146 Morris Ave., former site of the Italian-American Club.

HOME SWEET HOME -- A dozen families will soon call home a condominium building being constructed in Summit by Habitat for Humanity at 146 Morris Ave. Each family has contributed 300 hours of “sweat equity” to the project.

Qualified families were selected via lottery last spring. Household size must be from two to six, and 30-year mortgages are provided via Morris Habitat. The homes at The Crossings at Morris Avenue will have a 30-year deed restriction that allows modest equity upon resale, but mandates that they be sold at an affordable price to other income-eligible families. Prospective homeowners contribute a minimum of 300 hours of sweat equity to the project.

Sponsors of the homes include the Summit Civic Foundation, and pro bono and reduced-fee professional services have been contributed by architect Seth A. Leeb; attorneys Schenck, Price, Smith, & King, LLP; environmental consultant Eikon Planning and Design, LLC; Stewart Surveying & Engineering, LLC; engineering consultant Bowman Consulting; and real estate appraiser Property Research Associates.

Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help build The Crossings. Sign up to volunteer in groups of five to 10 by contacting constructionscheduling@ morrishabitat.org or by calling 973-891-1934 to schedule a Team Build Day.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: VARSITY DATE 12/15 12/20 12/22 12/27 12/28 1/3 1/5 1/7 1/10 1/12 1/14 1/17 1/19 1/21 1/24 1/28 1/30 2/1 2/4 2/7 2/9 2/11 2/11 2/13 2/15 2/15 2/18 2/20 2/22 2/24 2/27

TIME 7:00PM 7:00PM 5:30PM Tournament Tournament 4:00PM 5:30PM 3:30PM 7:00PM 5:30PM 1:00PM 7:00PM 4:00PM 11:30AM 7:00PM 11:30AM 7:00PM 7:00PM UCIAC UCIAC 1st Rnd UCIAC 2nd Rnd UCIAC Quarterfinal 2:00PM 7:00PM UCIAC Semi Rnd 4:00PM UCIAC Championship NJSIAA Sectional 1st Round NJSIAA Sectional Qrt Finals NJSIAA Sectional Semi Final NJSIAA Sectional Championship

OPPONENT @ Jonathan Dayton @ New Providence @ Abraham Clark @ Summit High School @ Summit High School Roselle Park @ David Brearley Arthur L. Johnson Jonathan Dayton Central jersey College Prep Cranford New Providence Abraham Clark @ Roselle Park Morris Hills @ Rahway Oratory Prep @ Arthur L. Johnson @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Koinonia Academy @ TBA Rahway @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA

GIRLS BASKETBALL: VARSITY DATE 12/15 12/17 12/20 12/22 12/28 12/29 1/3 1/5 1/7 1/10 1/12 1/14 1/17 1/19 1/21 1/24 1/26 1/28 1/30 2/2 2/4 2/7 2/9 2/11 2/15 2/16 2/18 2/20 2/22 2/24 2/27

TIME 4:00PM 11:30AM 4:00PM 4:00PM Tournament Tournament 5:30PM 4:00PM 1:30PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 12:00PM :00PM 4:00PM 10:00AM 4:00PM 4:00PM 1:30PM 6:00PM 5:30PM UCIAC UCIAC 1st Rnd UCIAC 2nd Rnd UCIAC Qrtl Rnd UCIAC Semifinal Rnd 6:00PM UCIAC Championship NJSIAA Sectional 1st Round NJSIAA Sectional Qrt Finals NJSIAA Sectional Semi Final NJSIAA Sectional Championship

OPPONENT Union Catholic Regional @ Plainfield Kent Place Delaware Valley @ Metuchen High School @ Metuchen High School @ Jonathan Dayton Elizabeth High School Arthur L. Johnson @ Union Catholic Regional Plainfield Cranford @ Kent Place School @ Oak Knoll School @ Roxbury High School Jonathan Dayton @ Elizabeth High School @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rahway @ Arthur L. Johnson @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ Ridge High School @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA

WRESTLING: VARSITY DATE 12/17 12/21 12/28 1/4 1/6 1/7 1/13 1/14 1/18

EVENT Tournament Match Tournament Match Match Dual Match Quad Match

TIME 9:00AM 7:00PM TBD 7:00PM 7:00PM 9:00AM 7:00PM TBD 6:00PM

LOCATION Home-Multiple Schools @ Roselle Park High School @ Brick Memorial Arthur L. Johnson Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ Cranford High School Linden @Pingry School @ Rahway High School

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Union County Championships Match 7:00PM Match 7:00PM Quad 9:00AM Match 7:00PM NJSIAA 1st & 2nd Rnds NJSIAA Sectional Championship Dual 9:00AM NJSIAA Districts TBD NJSIAA Region TBD NJSIAA Region TBD NJSIAA Individual Finals NJSIAA Individual Finals NJSIAA Individual Finals

@TBA Westfield Elizabeth High School @ Ridge High School @ Cranford High School @TBA @ TBA @Madison High School @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ Atlantic City Convention Center @ Atlantic City Convention Center @ Atlantic City Convention Center

BOYS HOCKEY: VARSITY DATE 12/9 12/10 12/12 12/15 Arena 12/19 12/23 12/28 12/30 2/2 2/4 2/6 2/9 2/16 2/18 2/20 1/23 1/25 1/27 1/30 2/3 2/4 2/6 2/10 2/13 2/17 2/20

TIME 5:15PM 5:45PM 8:35PM 5:10PM

OPPONENT Glen Rock Livingston West Essex Ridge

LOCATION @ Ice House @ Richard Codey Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Bridgewater Sports & Ice

8:35PM 8:00PM 6:35PM 9:30AM 8:35PM 8:00PM 9:10PM 8:35PM 4,6 & 8pm 6 & 8pm 5:30PM 8:35PM 5:45PM 9:10PM 8:35PM 8:30PM 6:30PM 8:35PM 9:10PM 8:35PM TBD 8:35PM

Westfield Hillsborough Westfield Summit Summit Verona Morristown Middletown HS North UCIAC Qrtl Rnd UCIAC Semi Rnd UCIAC Final Round Glen Rock Randolph TBA Verona West Essex TBA Livingston McInnis Cup 1st Rnd McInnis Cup 2nd Rnd McInnis Cup Finals NJSIAA Sectional 1st Rnd

@ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Flemington Ice Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Beacon Hill Club @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Richard Codey Arena @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Sportscare Arena - Randolph @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Richard Codey Arena @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center @ Richard Codey Arena @ Warinanco Ice Skating Center

BOYS SWIMMING: VARSITY DATE 12/8 12/15 12/19 12/20 1/3 1/10 1/11 1/12 1/17 1/24 1/29 2/7 2/10 2/14 2/17 3/4 3/5

TIME 4:30PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 3:00PM 2:30PM TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

OPPONENT LOCATION Elizabeth High School @ Dunn Sports Center Cranford @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Union High School @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Oratory Prep @ Morris Union Jointure Pool New Providence @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Plainfield @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Summit @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Summit @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ YMCA of Fanwood Westfield @ Westfield YMCA UCIAC Championships @ Rutgers University Pool NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Semi Final @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Championship @ Raritan Bay YMCA NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

GIRLS SWIMMING: VARSITY DATE 12/8 12/15 12/19 12/20 1/3 1/10 1/11 1/12 1/17 1/24 1/29

TIME 4:30PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 3:00PM 2:30PM TBD

OPPONENT LOCATION Elizabeth High School @ Dunn Sports Center Cranford @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Union High School @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Oratory Prep @ Morris Union Jointure Pool New Providence @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Plainfield @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Summit @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Summit @ Morris Union Jointure Pool Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ YMCA of Fanwood Westfield @ Westfield YMCA UCIAC Championships @ Rutgers University Pool

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TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals NJSIAA Sec Semi Final NJSIAA Sec Championship NJSIAA Meet of Champions NJSIAA Meet of Champions

@ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ Raritan Bay YMCA @ GCIT @ GCIT

BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD INDOOR DATE 12/19 1/7 1/15 1/18 1/25 1/29 2/4 2/18 3/5

TIME 5:00PM TBD TBD 5:00PM 5:15PM TBD TBD TBD TBD

MEET Spiked Shoe Holiday Festival UCIAC Relays NJCTC Relays Novice Meet Invitational UCIAC Championships NJSIAA Sectional NJSIAA Group Championships NJSIAA Meet of Champions

BOYS FENCING: VARSITY DATE 12/15 12/17 12/22 1/3 1/6 1/12 1/17 1/19 1/21 1/23 1/25 1/26 1/31 2/2 2/8 2/10 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/16 2/21 2/23 2/26 3/3

TIME MEET 6:00PM @ West Essex 10:00AM @ St. Benedicts, McNair Academic 5:00PM @ Saint Peter's Prep 6:30PM @ Livingston 7:00PM Montclair 6:30PM Montclair Kimberley Academy 6:30PM Oratory Prep 5:00PM @ Columbia NJSIAA @ TBD 6:30PM @ Morris Hills 4:00PM @ Pingry 6:30PM Bernards 6:30PM Millburn 6:30PM Hunterdon Central 6:30PM Watchung Hills Reg 6:30PM Newark Academy NJSIAA Districts NJSIAA - @ TBA NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd - @ TBA NJSIAA Secl Qrt Finals - @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Semi Final - @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Final - @ TBA NJSIAA Individual Finals @ Morris Knolls 6:00PM @ Chatham

GIRLS FENCING: VARSITY DATE 12/15 12/20 1/3 1/5 1/6 1/12 1/17 1/19 1/22 1/23 1/25 1/26 1/31 2/2 2/8 2/10 2/12 2/13 2/15 2/17 2/21 2/23 2/26 3/3

TIME MEET 6:00PM @ West Essex 4:00PM @ Oak Knoll 6:30PM @ Livingston 6:30PM McNair Academic 5:00PM Montclair 6:30PM Montclair Kimberley Academy 6:30PM Kent Place 5:00PM @ Columbia NJSIAA @ TBA 6:30PM @ Morris Hills 4:00PM @ Pingry 6:30PM Bernards 6:30PM Millburn 6:30PM Hunterdon Central 6:30PM Watchung Hills Reg 6:30PM Newark Academy NJSIAA Districts - @ TBA NJSIAA @ TBA NJSIAA Secl 1st Rnd-@ TBA NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals - @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Semi Final - @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Final - @ TBA NJSIAA Ind Finals - @ Morris Knolls 6:00PM @ Chatham

LOCATION @ New York City Armory @ JerseyCity Armory @ Bennett Center @ New York City Armory @ New York City Armory @ Bennett Center @ Bennett Center @ Bennett Center @ Bennett Center

LOCATION West Essex High School St. Benedicts St. Peters Preparatory HS Livingston HS Governor Livingston HS Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia High School Drew University Morris Hills HS Pingry School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Montgomery High School TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Morris Knolls HS Chatham Middle School

LOCATION West Essex HS Affa Livingston HS Columbia Middle School Governor Livingston HS Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia High School Drew University Morris Hills HSl Pingry School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Columbia Middle School Montgomery High School TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Morris Knolls High School Chatham Middle School

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WRESTLING: VARSITY

DATE 12/15 12/17 12/20 12/23 12/27 12/28 1/5 1/10 1/12 1/15 1/17 1/19 1/21 1/24 1/26 1/28 1/30 2/1 2/4 2/7 2/9 2/11 2/15 2/16 2/18 2/20 2/22 2/24 2/27

DATE 12/16 12/17 12/21 12/22 12/29 1/4 1/6 1/7 1/11 1/14 1/18 1/21 1/25 1/30 2/1 2/3 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/2 3/3 3/4

TIME 7:00PM 1:00PM 7:00PM 3:00PM Tournament Tournament 4:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 1:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 2:00PM 7:00PM 4:00PM 1:00PM 4:00PM 7:00PM UCIAC Prel Rnd UCIAC 1st Rnd UCIAC 2nd Rnd UCIAC Qrt Rnd UCIAC Semi Rnd 5:30PM UCIAC Championship NJSIAA Sectional 1st Round NJSIAA Sectional Qrt Finals NJSIAA Sectional Semi Final NJSIAA Sectional Championship

OPPONENT @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ Freehold Township @ Oratory Prep New Providence @Governor Livingston @ Multiple Schools @ Cranford Rahway @ Hillside @ Union High School Scotch Plains-Fanwood Oratory Prep @ New Providence Cranford @ Rahway Bernards @ Westfield Hillside @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools Abraham Clark @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA @ TBA

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OPPONENT

12/12

4:00PM

@ Morristown Beard School

12/15

6:00PM

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

12/16

6:00PM

@ Oak Knoll

12/20

6:00PM

New Providence

12/22

6:00PM

Roselle Catholic

12/27

Tournament

Elizabeth High School

12/28

Tournament

Summit High School

1/3

6:00PM

Cranford

1/5

4:00PM

@ Westfield

1/10

7:00PM

@ Scotch Plains-Fanwood

1/12

7:00PM

Oak Knoll

1/17

5:30PM

@ Arthur L. Johnson

1/19

7:00PM

@ Roselle Catholic

1/21

12:30PM

@ New Providence

1/23

7:00PM

@ Union Catholic Regional

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5:30PM

@ Cranford

1/26

6:00PM

Westfield

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6:00PM

North Hunterdon HS

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UCIAC Prel Rnd UCIAC 1st Rnd UCIAC 2nd Rnd UCIAC Qrt Rnd UCIAC Semi Rnd UCIAC Team Finals NJSIAA

@ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools @ Multiple Schools

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EVENT TIME LOCATION Match 4:00PM @ Arthur L. Johnson HS Tournament 8:00AM @ Dover HS Match 6:00PM Linden HS Match 6:00PM Plainfield @ Chatham HS Tournament 8:00AM @ Parsippany HS Match TBD @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Match TBD @ David Brearley Quad 10:00AM Multiple Schools Match 6:00PM Rahway Tri-meet 10:00AM @ Eastside High School Match 6:00PM Hillside @ Chatham HS UCC Champ 9:00AM @ Kean University Match TBD @Elizabeth High School Tri-Match 5:00PM @ St. Rose High School Match TBD @ Union High School Match 6:00PM New Providence Quad 9:00AM @ Woodbridge HS NJSIAA Districts 9:00AM @ Delaware Valley Reg. HS NJSIAA Region 9:00AM @ North Hunterdon HS NJSIAA Individual Finals @ Atlantic City Convention Center NJSIAA Individual Finals @ Atlantic City Convention Center NJSIAA Individual Finals @ Atlantic City Convention Center

BOYS HOCKEY: VARSITY DATE 12/12 12/14 12/16 12/21 12/23 12/26 12/28 12/30 1/2 1/3 1/6 1/10 1/13 1/16 1/18 1/20 1/24 1/25 1/27 1/31 2/3 2/7 2/10 2/15 2/21 2/24

TIME 6:00PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 5:45PM 7:00PM 7:15PM 9:30AM 8:30PM 6:30PM 4:10PM 6:30PM 4:10PM 4:40PM 6:00PM 4:40PM 6:30PM 7:20PM 4:10PM 6:30PM 4:10PM 6:30PM 4:40PM 8:15PM 6:30PM TBD

OPPONENT Verona West Essex Livingston Westfield Randolph Ramapo Seton Hall Preparatory Governor Livingston Governor Livingston Glen Rock Morris Knolls Middletown South Bergen Catholic Quarterfinals Semifinals Multiple Schools Livingston Glen Rock West Essex Westfield Verona Ridge McInnis Quarterfinals McInnis Finals Multiple Schools Multiple Schools

LOCATION @ Codey Arena @ Codey Arena @ Codey Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Sportcare Arena @ Ice Vault Arena - Wayne, NJ @ Ice Vault Arena - Wayne, NJ @ Beacon Hill @ Warinanco Park @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Montclair State University @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena @ Codey Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Union Sports Arena

GIRLS HOCKEY: VARSITY DATE 12/9 12/16 12/19 12/21 1/5 1/6 1/11 1/13 1/17

TIME 4:45PM 7:45PM 4:45PM 4:45PM 4:00PM 4:45PM 4:45PM 4:45PM 4:10PM

OPPONENT Randolph Trinity Hall Morristown Beard Oak Knoll Princeton Day Westfield Morristown Beard Princeton Day Oak Knoll

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LOCATION @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Jersey Shore Arena, Wall NJ @ Twin Oaks Rink @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Lisa McGraw Skating Rink @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Rock Ice Center - Dunellen

1/19 4:00PM Pingry 1/20 3:45PM Pingry 1/25 4:45PM Cranford 2/1 5:00PM Trinity Hall 2/3 4:45PM Multiple Schools 2/6 4:00PM Kent Place

@ Bridgewater Sports Arena @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Warinanco Skating Center @ Barnabas Ice Hockey House, 25 Lafayette St., Newark

BOYS SWIMMING: VARSITY DATE 12/13 12/21 1/3 1/5 1/6 1/10 1/12 1/17 1/21 1/24 1/25 1/29 2/7 2/10 2/14 2/17 3/4 3/5

TIME 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 3:30PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 6:15PM 3:30PM TBD 3:30PM 3:30PM TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

OPPONENT LOCATION Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ Summit YMCA Cranford @ Cranford Memorial Pool Union High School @ Union Boys & Girls Club Westfield @ Summit YMCA Union High School @ Union Boys & Girls Club Elizabeth High School @ Summit YMCA Governor Livingston @ Morris Union Jointure Pool New Providence @ Summit YMCA UCC Championship @ Kean University Oratory Prep @ Summit YMCA Plainfield @ Summit YMCA UCIAC Championships @ Rutgers University Pool NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Semi Final @ TBA NJSIAA Sec Championship @ Raritan Bay YMCA NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

GIRLS SWIMMING: VARSITY DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION 12/13 3:30PM Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ Summit YMCA 12/21 4:00PM Cranford @ Cranford Memorial Pool 1/5 3:30PM Westfield @ Summit YMCA 1/6 3:00PM Union High School @ Union Boys & Girls Club 1/10 3:30PM Elizabeth High School @ Summit YMCA 1/12 6:15PM Governor Livingston @ Morris Union Jointure Pool 1/17 3:30PM New Providence @ Summit YMCA 1/18 4:00PM Kent Place @ Farleigh Dickinson Univ.

Madison Campus 1/21 TBD UCC Championship @ Kean University 1/24 3:30PM Oak Knoll @ Summit YMCA 1/25 3:30PM Plainfield @ Summit YMCA 1/29 TBD UCIAC Championships @ Rutgers University Pool 2/7 TBD NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd @ TBA 2/10 TBD NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals @ TBA 2/14 TBD NJSIAA Sec Semi Final @ TBA 2/17 TBD NJSIAA Sec Championship @ Raritan Bay YMCA 3/4 TBD NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT 3/5 TBD NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

TRACK & FIELD INDOOR: VARSITY DATE TIME MEET 12/19 5:00PM Holiday Tournament 12/28 9:00AM Holiday Tournament

1/25 5:15PM Invitational 1/29 TBD UCIAC Championships 2/4 TBD NJSIAA Sectional 2/18 TBD NJSIAA Group Championships

LOCATION @ NYC Armory @ Staten Island Ocean Breeze Track Facility @ New York City Armory @ Bennett Center @ Bennett Center @ Bennett Center

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@ Bennett Center

TBD

NJSIAA Meet of Champions

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BOYS BASKETBALL: VARSITY

1/19

7:00PM

@ Scotch Plains-Fanwood

1/18

7:30PM

Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ Berkeley Aquatic

1/21

12:30PM

Summit

1/24

4:00PM

Union High School

@ Union High School

1/24

7:00PM

Oak Knoll

1/25

7:30PM

Westfield

@ Berkeley Aquatic

1/26

5:30PM

@ Columbia

1/29

Union County Tournament

@ TBA

1/28

11:00AM

@ Roselle Catholic

2/7

TBD

NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd

@ TBA

1/30

6:00PM

Pope John XXIII

2/10

TBD

NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals

@ TBA

2/1

5:30PM

Roselle Catholic

2/14

TBD

NJSIAA Sec Semi Final

@ TBA

2/7

6:00PM

Sparta

2/17

TBD

NJSIAA Sec Championship @ Raritan Bay YMCA

2/4

UCIAC Prel Rnd

@ Multiple Schools

3/4

TBD

NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

2/7

UCIAC 1st Rnd

@ Multiple Schools

3/5

TBD

NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

2/9

UCIAC 2nd Rnd

@ Multiple Schools

2/11

UCIAC Qrt Rnd

@ Multiple Schools

2/15

UCIAC Semi Rnd

@ Multiple Schools

DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

12/15

7:00PM

Arthur L. Johnson

12/17

1:00PM

Jonathan Dayton

12/20

7:00PM

Governor Livingston

12/23

3:00PM

@ Summit

12/26

Tournament

@ Chatham High School

12/27

Tournament

@ Chatham High School

12/29

Tournament

@ Chatham High School

1/3

7:00PM

Abraham Clark

1/5

7:00PM

@ Roselle Park

1/7

TBD

@ Governor Livingston

1/10

7:00PM

@ Arthur L. Johnson

2/18

UCIAC Team Finals

@ Multiple Schools

1/12

7:00PM

@ Jonathan Dayton

2/20

NJSIAA

@ Multiple Schools

1/16

12:30PM

@ South Plainfield

DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

LOCATION

1/17

7:00PM

@ Governor Livingston

12/8

3:45PM

Cranford

@Memorial Pool, Cranford

1/21

2:00PM

Summit

WRESTLING: VARSITY

12/13

4:15PM

Elizabeth High School

@ Elizabeth High School

EVENT

TIME

LOCATION

12/21

3:00PM

Kent Place

@Berkeley Aquatic

GIRLS SWIMMING: VARSITY

1/24

5:30PM

@ Abraham Clark

DATE

1/26

7:00PM

Roselle Park

12/16

Match

6:00PM

Plainfield

1/3

6:15PM

Governor Livingston

@ Tokash Aquatic Center

1/28

1:00PM

@ Oratory Prep

12/17

Tournament

9:00AM

@ Governor Livingston HS

1/10

5:30PM

Multiple Schools

@ Berkeley Aquatic

3:00PM

Plainfield

@ Berkeley Aquatic @ Summit YMCA

1/30

7:00PM

@ Scotch Plains-Fanwood

12/23

3:00PM

@ Union High School

1/11

9:00AM

Home-Multiple Schools

1/17

4:00PM

Summit

Match

2/1

7:00PM

David Brearley

12/28

2/4

UCIAC

@ TBD

12/29

Quad

9:00AM

Home-Multiple Schools

1/18

7:30PM

Scotch Plains-Fanwood @ Berkeley Aquatic

2/7

UCIAC 1st Rnd.

@ TBD

1/3

Match

6:00PM

@ Ridge HS

1/24

4:00PM

Union High School

@ Union High School

7:30PM

Westfield

@ Berkeley Aquatic

2/9

UCIAC 2nd Rnd.

@ TBD

1/6

Match

5:00PM

Hillside

1/25

2/11

UCIAC Quarterfinal Rnd

@ TBD

1/7

Classic

9:00AM

TBD

1/29

Union County Tournament

@ TBA

2/11

1:00PM

Madison

1/11

Match

6:00PM

Roselle Park

2/7

TBD

NJSIAA Sec 1st Rnd

@ TBA

2/13

7:00PM

Rahway

1/13

Match

5:30PM

@ Somerville HS

2/10

TBD

NJSIAA Sec Qrt Finals

@ TBA

2/15

UCIAC Semifinal Rnd

@ TBD

1/14

Quad

9:00AM

@ Montville High School

2/14

TBD

NJSIAA Sec Semi Final

@ TBA

2/16

7:00PM

Millburn

1/18

Match

6:00PM

Arthur L. Johnson

2/17

TBD

NJSIAA Sec Championship @ Raritan Bay YMCA

2/17

7:00PM

@ Mountain Lakes

1/21

Union County Championships

TBD

3/4

TBD

NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

2/18

UCIAC Championship

@ TBA

1/27

Match

5:00PM

Home-Multiple Schools

3/5

TBD

NJSIAA Meet of Champions @ GCIT

2/20

NJSIAA Sectional 1st Round

@ TBA

1/28

Quad

9:00AM

Home-Multiple Schools

2/22

NJSIAA Sectional Qrt Finals

@ TBA

2/1

Match

6:00PM

@ David Brearley

2/24

NJSIAA Sectional Semi Final

@ TBA

2/3

Match

6:00PM

@ Summit

2/27

NJSIAA Sectional Championship

@ TBA

2/4

Quad

9:00AM

@ Multiple Schools

2/6

NJSIAA Sectional

@ TBD

2/18

NJSIAA Districts

9:00AM

@ Delaware Valley Reg. HS

2/25

NJSIAA Region

9:00AM

@ North Hunterdon HS

GIRLS BASKETBALL: VARSITY DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

12/15

5:30PM

@ Cranford

12/17

1:00PM

@ Westfield

12/18

TBD

@ Hudson Catholic

12/20

6:00PM

@ Summit

DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

LOCATION

12/22

7:00PM

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

12/8

3:45PM

Cranford

@Memorial Pool, Cranford

1/3

7:00PM

@ Oak Knoll

12/13

4:15PM

Elizabeth High School

@ Elizabeth High School

3:00PM

Kent Place

@Berkeley Aquatic

BOYS SWIMMING: VARSITY

1/8

TBD

@ Red Bank Catholic

12/21

1/10

7:00PM

Cranford

1/3

6:15PM

Governor Livingston

@ Tokash Aquatic Center

1/12

7:00PM

Westfield

1/10

5:30PM

Multiple Schools

@ Berkeley Aquatic

University

1/11

3:00PM

Plainfield

@ Berkeley Aquatic

@ Chatham

1/17

4:00PM

Summit

@ Summit YMCA

1/14 1/17

11:30AM 7:00PM

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HOLIDAY 2022

DOWNTOWN HOSTS HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES, INTERESTS THIS MONTH

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reaths are up and the lights are hung, so it’s must be December in downtown Summit.

As in past years, Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is featuring a variety of holiday events and initiatives. For details, visit summitdowntown.org.

Free Downtown Parking In partnership with the City of Summit, SDI invites shoppers to enjoy free parking from Dec. 10-31 at 90-minute on-street meters, in the Bank Street Lot and on the first floor of the Springfield Avenue Tier Garage. Time limits will be enforced.

HillTop Elf Scavenger Hunt This festive and popular little guy returns for another holiday season, and through Saturday, Dec. 17, children and adults alike are invited to look for the elves that will have found seasonal homes inside more than 100 different downtown businesses and in storefront windows. The more elves you spot, the greater your chances are of winning a prize, and no purchase is necessary.

Businesses taking part are listed on the SDI website.

Scavenger hunt forms are available at participating locations, and may also be downloaded from the website. Players check off and identify where they saw an elf at each business. Completed forms must be turned in by 4 p.m. on the last day of the hunt.

A grand prize winner will be selected to receive a $500 Summit Visa Gift Card, and 10 runners-up will each win a $100 gift card.

Winners will be notified via email.

Summit VISA Gift Cards For those looking to support local businesses while giving a gift to someone special, Summit Visa Gift Cards are accepted at more than 150 Summit establishments. Visit the SDI website for details.

Horse and Carriage Rides In addition to enjoying to strolling carolers and musicians, visitors are invited to hop aboard free horse-drawn carriage rides from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. The boarding location is Lyric Park, at the corner of Beechwood Road and Bank Street.

Ice Sculpting, Santa Photo Booth On Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., ice carver Kevin O’Connell will be creating holiday sculptures at The Promenade on Springfield Avenue. Afterwards, the sculptures will remain outdoors there for as long as weather permits. Nearby, Mr. Socks will be spinning tunes.

All SDI holiday events are sponsored by Summit stores and businesses.

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908 Enterprises

(908) 516-0776

Club Z! Tutoring Services

(908) 460-1855

graham relf Design

(908) 273-1790

Ace Pension Solutions, LLC

(908) 295-2692

Coldwell Banker Realty

(908) 522-1800

Grand Summit Hotel, The

(908) 273-3000

Adobe

(502) 530-0418

Colonial Appliance

(908) 665-1212

Graphic Imagery, Inc.

(908) 755-2882

AFC Urgent Care Short Hills

(973) 671-5350

Color Me Mine

(201) 966-4017

Graver Water Systems, LLC

(908) 516-1400

AIP Mobility Plus

(973) 607-3211

Connection, The

(908) 273-4242

Harlee's Tap & Grille

(917) 548-0293

Allsure Insurance Brokerage

(917) 533-9564

Constantine Village/Goldberg Realty

(908) 277-2041

Haven Savings Bank- Berkeley Heights

(908) 790-0770

American Pension LLC

(908) 757-5151

Cove Carpet One Floor & Home

(908) 273-0220

Haven Savings Bank- Summit

(908) 522-0090

Americans for Fair Taxation

(908) 578-4975

Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd.

(908) 665-7997

Hoboken Farms

(800) 854-4644

Ani Ramen House & MOCHINUT

(908) 679-8157

Cruise Planners Travel Advisor -

Home Again Design

(908) 464-8800

Anything Floral

(908) 464-5445

LetsGlobetrot.com

(908) 517-1107

Home For Good Dog Rescue

(908) 598-8212

B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow)

(908) 337-5402

Davies Insurance Management

(973) 985-9275

Hometown Doc, LLC

(908) 376-6550

Bake Bakery

(908) 522-9270

DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC

(908) 771-0220

Investors Bank - Berkeley Heights

(908) 464-0860

Barth's Market

(908) 464-8555

Delicious Heights

(908) 464-3287

Investors Bank - Corporate Office

(973) 376-5100

Bassett Associates

(908) 277-1176

Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan

(908) 277-0388

Investors Bank - New Providence

(908) 286-1075

Berkeley Cleaners

(908) 464-9859

Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc

(973) 376-8118

Investors Bank - Summit

(908) 273-8150

Berkeley Hardware & Paint

(908) 464-2900

Donna Donaldson Home

(908) 277-0400

Jaeger Lumber

(908) 686-0073

Berkeley Heights Board of Education

(908) 464-1718

Door Boy

(908) 464-1440

Joseph Steiner

(908) 337-9536

Berkeley Heights YMCA

(908) 464-8373

Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, Clinical Psychologist

(908) 522-1444

Junior League of Summit

(908) 273-7344

Berkeley Heights, Township of

(908) 464-2700

Dunkin' Donuts- Berkeley Heights

(908) 879-5878

Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Summit

(908) 273-0400

DUXIANA

(908) 522-8200

Summit

(908) 273-2991

Blow In Blow Out

(908) 273-4947

Elefante Music & School For The Performing Arts

(908) 464-5928

Keys 2 Success

(908) 883-0887

body align physical therapy

(646) 328-2525

Elements Massage

(908) 464-1860

KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit

(908) 219-9187

Boll and Branch

(800) 678-3234

Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights

(908) 897-1970

Kitchen Expressions

(908) 273-4442

Bourne, Noll & Kenyon

(908) 277-2200

EMedical Offices

(908) 464-6700

Kumon of Berkeley Heights

(908) 725-2857

Brandywine Living at Summit

(908) 522-8852

Family Promise

(908) 273-1100

Lakeland Bank

(908) 522-6555

BrightStar Care

(908) 322-8200

First Energy

(973) 401-8497

Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community

(908) 516-9136

Broadway Diner

(908) 273-4353

Fitness Factory, The

(908) 665-9500

Linda's Creative Gifts

(908) 473-0982

Bubbakoos Burritos

(908) 922-3375

Five Star Painting of Summit

(908) 358-4782

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. (908) 273-1212

Care 1st Training Group

(908) 443-1277

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylo

(201) 843-5858

Liss Copy & Print, Homecare & Music Center

(908) 277-3500

Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Media

(973) 635-7377

Gabriele Fitness and Performance

(908) 464-4441

Lois Schneider Realtor

(908) 277-1398

Christie's International Real Estate

(908) 516-4790

Gearhart Law

(908) 273-0700

Luminous MedSpa & Salon

(908) 464-8208

Christmas Decor of New Jersey

(908) 303-0081

General Plumbing Supply

(732) 752-2020

M&T Bank - Summit

(908) 273-0122

CIel Power

(201) 632-3463

Genualdi Orthodontic Associates

(908) 273-7450

Macy's Short Hills

(973) 912-5655

Classic Construction Service

(908) 273-5252

Goodman's Deli

(908) 898-0900

Main Street Movers

(973) 732-3700

Clear Point Designs

(917) 797-7923

GRA ARCHITECT, INC

(908) 464-0106

Manhattan Bagel

(908) 516-2641

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Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern

(908) 277-4492

Regal Bank- Summit

The American Yoga Academy

(973) 731-9960

Mind Body Wellness Center

(908) 522-1861

Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc. (908) 277-6961

The Arc of Union County

(973) 315-0000

Minuteman Press

(908) 857-4644

Robinwood Kitchens Inc.

(908) 665-5900

The Bar Method

(908) 522-1550

Monk's Painting & Carpentry

(973) 635-7900

ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design

(908) 273-6565

The Body Shop Studio

(908) 307-3777

MORTGAGES BY JIM JOSEPH

(718) 812-7798

Royal Caregivers

(800) 668-2317

The Dental Studio of Summit

(908) 273-1525

SAGE Eldercare

(908) 273-5550

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

(908) 991-7373

Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/

(908) 275-9450

Westfield/Scotch Plains

(908) 259-4080

Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers

(908) 273-1676

The Hub Murray Hill

(908) 665-9200

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

(908) 665-2122

Skin Deep Salon and Spa

(908) 508-1800

The Liberty Group

(908) 964-8390

Natale's Summit Bakery

(908) 277-2074

Small Business Development Center at

The Meat House

(908) 228-5960

New Jersey Dance Theater Ensemble

(908) 723-5622

Kean University

(908) 737-4220

The Office Tavern Grill

(908) 522-0550

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra

(908) 603-7691

Smith + Schwartzstein LLC

(973) 206-1725

The Pipes of Christmas

(917) 584-4180

New Providence Board of Education

(908) 464-9050

Smoothie King

(908) 918-1464

The Summit Foundation

New Providence Chiropractic

(908) 665-1818

Smythe Volvo Inc.

(908) 273-4200

The Summit Playhouse

(908) 273-2192

New Providence Dentistry

(908) 376-9297

Snapology Summit NJ

(646) 512-2196

The UPS Store 1108- New Providence

(908) 771-9600

New Providence Fuel

(908) 464-7277

Stony Hill Players

(888) 817-3013

Thomas Chase LLC

(917) 549-6472

New Providence, Borough of

(908) 665-1400

Suburban Chambers of Commerce

(908) 522-1700

Tide Dry Cleaners

(908) 219-4525

NJ Sharing Network

(908) 516-5400

Summit Area YMCA

(908) 738-2170

TLC Computer Services

(877) 926-8852

Noke and Heard, LLP,CPA's

(908) 277-4145

Summit Board of Education

(908) 273-3025

Total Health

(908) 665-0770

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

(908) 522-8118

Summit Dental Partners

(908) 499-8707

Union County College

(908) 709-7501

Office Evolution

(908) 280-1813

Summit Downtown, Inc.

(908) 277-6100

United Way of Greater Union County

(908) 353-7171

Oratory Preparatory School

(908) 273-1084

Summit Frame & Art, Inc.

(908) 273-8665

Vibrance For Life

(973) 218-1199

Our House Inc

(908) 464-8008

Summit Hearing Aid Center

(908) 277-6886

Virginia Jordan

(908) 273-1985

Overlook Medical Center

(908) 522-2000

Summit Junior Baseball & Softball

(917) 439-8819

Virtue

(908) 273-6936

Paolo's Kitchen, LLC

(908) 219-4166

Summit Oaks Hospital

(908) 277-9107

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

(908) 273-9121

Passion for Spices

(908) 380-0644

Summit Prep

(908) 277-0128

Vivid Stage

(908) 514-9654

Pastrami House

(908) 464-2600

Summit Ski and Sport

(908) 277-4170

Weichert Realtors- Summit

(908) 277-1200

Peace of Mind Yoga

(908) 363-1825

Summit Smiles

(908) 737-1313

Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle

(908) 868-4800

Peapack Private Wealth Management

(908) 598-1717

Summit Sport and Spine LLC

(908) 263-7043

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights

(908) 522-5453

Peapack-Gladstone Bank

(908) 273-2890

Summit Tech Partners LLC

(908) 739-3102

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts

(908) 790-0700

PEARLY WHITES

(908) 464-6789

Summit Transcendental Meditation Program

(908) 522-0820

Winberie's Restaurant and Bar

(908) 277-4224

Peter Wallburg Studios

(908) 277-2078

Summit, City of

(908) 277-9400

Window Tailors

(908) 464-0644

Piattino

(908) 219-4801

Sunrise of Summit

(908) 673-1400

Woodward Properties, REALTORS

(908) 598-0155

Primrose School of Berkeley Heights

(908) 286-0900

Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center

(908) 598-8383

You Can Be Found

(732) 462-6019

Private Prep

(908) 577-2390

Sweets to Crave

(609) 630-0005

Your Kid's Urgent Care

(908) 420-5091

Professional Appraisal Associates

(908) 273-2412

TAP Into LLC

(908) 279-0303

Zadie's Nurturing Den, Inc.

(908) 277-8584

Prudential Advisors

(917) 837-9161

TapSnap

(862) 276-6749

ZenBusiness

(512) 814-6420

PuroClean Restoration Services

(908) 577-9120

Terrana Orthodontics

(908) 838-9220

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(908) 273-8787

The Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC

(908) 379-9731

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early a decade ago, JoAnn Naklicki took a walk in a local park while a fair was taking place. She crossed paths with a stranger wearing a vest featuring a number of military emblems and insignias, and asked if he’d pause so she could get a closer look. They had a conversation that changed her life.

in the PTSD Unit at Lyons.

“Every dollar raised goes to buy different holiday gifts,” Ms. Naklicki said, such as hats and enamel dog tags. In addition, funds collected pay for monthly trips to stock the kitchen in the PTSD unit at Lyons that is used by the men, who she said “love to cook, and it helps it make it feel more like home for them.”

The man, Ms. Naklicki said, “was running The residential program typically lasts about a program through a YMCA that helped 45 days, she noted, though participants, most veterans. He asked if I’d consider working of whom served in Afghanistan and Iraq, go with him.” She said she would. home on weekends.

Fast forward to 2022. Ms. Naklicki is still dedicated to assisting veterans, now through a three-year-old partnership between the Berkeley Heights VFW and Lyons VA in Bernards Township.

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“All money raised is used throughout the year to make life a little better for our PTSD vets at Lyons,” said Ms. Naklicki. Checks made out to Berkeley Heights VFW Post 6259 may be send c/o JoAnn Naklicki, 13 “These vets have been through so much,” Brandywyne Drive, Florham Park 07932. she said, “and are so appreciative for the “Please share the holidays – and your love kindness and support they receive from – with our nation’s heroes,” she said. “They people who don’t even know them.” The effort have given so much life to keep us safe.” spearheaded through the Berkeley Heights VFW, she noted, has no overhead, no salaries and no expenses.

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HOLIDAY 2022

SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON Local businesses and eateries continue to face challenges, and added woes include unplanned-for product shortages and many customers coming to rely on on-line merchants during the worst of the pandemic.

Customers are asked to show their love for local in ways that include: Try to order a meal at least once a week from a local restaurant or food shop.

Purchase a gift card from a hometown establishment. Think teachers, neighbors, hard-to-buy-for-colleagues whose names you drew in gift-giving grab bag drawings…

If you can’t make it in person, reach out to local businesses anyway. Most continue to provide curbside pickup, and many offer local delivery.

Give thought to every purchase you make. Placing an online order via a website or big box store? Ask yourself if perhaps the same items could be purchased from – and support -- a local business.

Leave a good review online for a local merchant.

Interact with social media accounts of businesses with which you are familiar. Like their posts, follow their accounts and share what you like about them.

Understand and be supportive of hard decisions being made by business owners. Hours may have to be reduced and wait times may be longer. Be patient and kind.

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Happy Holidays to all of the residents of Berkeley Heights! I hope you are taking time to reflect on the small things, as they are the most worthwhile.

The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better time to live, work or visit Summit.

Our downtown is beautifully dressed for the holidays, and there is a host of cheery holiday events planned by the Department of Community Programs, Summit Downtown, Inc., and others.

But township business is always moving:

As we enjoy our celebrations in abundance, I encourage you to think about those in need. The economic downturn is projected to impact holiday giving, and there are so many worthwhile organizations to support in our community.

On Veterans’ Day, Berkeley Heights was one of only 11 other municipalities awarded “We Value our Veterans” by Governor Murphy at the N.J. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum. This is one of the most humbling and revered experiences I have had as mayor.

It was a near year-long journey of putting forth a veteran-centric agenda in the township that I know will grow as time goes on.

My heart is filled with the ongoing community support and generosity that continue to feed and clothe families in need, work on solutions to homelessness, improve environmental sustainability and increase citizen activism.

As we look forward to a new year and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead 2023, I remain committed to listening, learning and carrying forward our work as a community that cares about one another and the extraordinary city that we call home.

On Nov. 2, the Army Corp of Engineers and DEP toured Berkeley Heights.

Discussing residential flooding on the Passaic River in April with a coalition of mayors, Congressman Malinowski committed to set up a site visit with the Army Corp, DEP and Union County with

My warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a Happy Hannukah, Merry Christmas, blessed Kwanzaa and all-around joyous holiday season. Have a happy, health, and successful New Year.

Mayor Nora Radest Summit

the assistance of Deputy County Manager Amy Wagner and our Berkeley Heights team. We took the first steps and are hopeful our project will qualify for federal and state assistance. Thank you to Mayor Al Morgan and Mayor Nora Radest for taking on the fight with Berkeley Heights to explore a legacy project beyond de-snagging and de-silting the river. This federal, state, county and local team is a tremendous group of professionals.

I want to congratulate the amazing work by the Berkeley Heights Police.

They were quickly certified as a "Safe Place" because they had been working on this initiative prior and now first in the County. The initiative was developed by Seattle PD in 2015 to assist the victims of hate crimes and student bullying to know there are designated space that they can go and be safe. The program forms a collaboration among police, businesses, social organizations and schools.

Angie D. Devanney Mayor Berkeley Heights

Al Morgan New Providence

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HOLIDAY 2022

TOWN EARNS MASTER PLAN HONORS FROM STATE PLANNING OFFICIALS Berkeley Heights recently received a New Jersey Planning Officials’ (NJPO) Achievements in Planning Award for its 2022 Master Plan, the creation of which took nearly three years.

The new plan was adopted in May by the Planning Board, and the Sherman Avenue concept to revitalize that corridor and make it more pedestrian-friendly was presented to and approved by the Township Council in June.

“We knew we had a Master Plan to be proud of, given all of the hard work that went into this planning document and that feedback from the community was directly integrated into the plan,” said Mayor Angie Devanney.

At its core, township officials noted, the Master Plan provides the policy foundation to inform the planning and zoning boards, the mayor and township council’s decision making on land use and development matters. It also serves as a guide for business owners, community groups, potential investors, residents and other stakeholders to understand how land use, transportation, natural resources and other factors will shape the built environment and quality of life in Berkeley Heights.

“We are thrilled for Berkeley Heights to receive this recognition,” said Keenan Hughes, principal planner with Phillips Preiss Grygiel Leheny Hughes LLC, the firm that wrote the plan for the township.

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SAGE: FREE MEDICARE ADVICE OFFERED DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT SAGE Eldercare’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors are available -- at no charge -- to discuss Medicare plans and options for 2023 Open Enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7.

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he Union County Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its 2023 Unity Achievement Awards, which honor ordinary people who do extraordinary things on behalf of others. Nominees must live, work and/ or go to school in Union County.

SAGE is hosting a Zoom webinar every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 during Open Enrollment. Attendees are asked to have a prepared list of questions. To register and receive the link, visit eventbrite.com/e/ preparing-for-medicare-open-enrollment-tickets-416847029687.

The award is presented to individuals, organizations and businesses that have distinguished themselves in the broad realm of human dignity, human relations and human rights.

Rabbi Avi Friedman of Congregation Ohr Shalom - Summit Jewish Community Center was selected as one of the recipients of the 2020 Unity Achievement Awards.

SAGE serves as the SHIP representative for Union County. Staff and volunteers are available for free, personalized, confidential and objective Medicare counseling regarding program options, claims, billing, appeals and information about programs for people with limited income and resources. Counselors receive ongoing training from the Division of Aging Services, N.J. Department of Human Services

“We need the public’s eyes and ears to alert us to local unsung heroes who dedicate their time and effort to not only enhance others’ experiences and quality of life, but raise and honor the human spirit,” said Commission CoChair Dr. Martin Dickerson.

Nominations for 2023 must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 22. Awards are scheduled to be presented in May 2023.

Anyone who is a Medicare beneficiary and resident of Union County may call 908-273-6999 or send an e-mail to ship@ sageeldercare.org for free, objective and confidential services.

Those outside Union County may visit medicare.gov or call 1 800 MEDICARE to get phone numbers of SHIP representatives in other N.J. counties or in other U.S. states

Nominations may be submitted online at ucnj.org/uchrc/2022-unityachievement-award-nominations, emailed to uchrc@ucnj.org or mailed to the UCHRC, c/o Karen Positan, AKR Building, 32 Rahway Ave., Elizabeth 07202.

The goals of the Union County Human Relations Commission are to promote a more peaceful and tolerant society throughout the county, primarily by addressing the issues of prejudice, bias and racism and their impacts on local schools, workplaces and neighborhoods, and working to eradicate the conditions that cause them.

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SHIP counselors do not provide legal advice or sell, recommend or endorse any specific insurance product, agency, insurance company or HMO.

new Union County community initiative, Safe Place, represents a partnership among local police departments, businesses, social organizations and schools to further New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s state-wide efforts to combat bias, hate and violence.

has grown since its inception and includes all forms of hate and bias incidents, as well as student bullying.

With all 25 law enforcement agencies in Union County committed to participating, 23 of them being certified Safe Place participants in towns including Berkeley Heights, as of the rollout, Union County is the first county world-wide to Summit and New Providence will display a decal designating their collectively execute the program. establishments a “safe place” for any individual to enter and call law Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said, “Our Union County enforcement should they feel unsafe. This initiative began in Seattle Safe Place program is designed to assist all victims of hate, bullying as an effort to reduce LGBTQ+ bias incidents and hate crimes, but and bias offenses that include race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin or ethnicity. Any individual who sees a Safe Place logo will know the that the establishment displaying the decal will provide a safe place where victims of these offenses can seek refuge while the police are notified and arrive to assist them.”

According to Summit Police Chief Steven Zagorski, “It is our hope every Summit business and organization will join us to make the initiative successful and help ensure people who live in Summit and visit here feel safe and supported.”

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