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Shock Room Fitness a Better Way to Work Out.........................................5 New Hersh Children’s Center at Overlook .................................................6 2022 Business Directory....................................................................9-16 Meet the Merchants.................................................................................18
DIRECTORY AND BOARD Chairman: David Dietze, Peapack Private Wealth Management First Vice Chair: Jim Mooney, Minuteman Press Second Vice Chair: Ginny Jordan 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 Mr. Robert J. Davies, Davies Insurance Management Leigh DelPorto, M&T Bank - Summit May Abraham Fridel, Passion for Spices Joseph Eberle, Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle Jimmy Joseph, Mortgages By Jim Joseph Gordon Kline, Investors Bank - Summit James Kwan, Ace Pension Solutions LLC Mr. Roger Mehner Esq., Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Kerry Mowry, Overlook Medical Center
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verlook Medical Center recently marked the completion of its Hersh Children’s Center, which centralizes the pediatric emergency and inpatient services in one space.
capital expenditures benefiting the needs of hundreds of thousands of children throughout New Jersey. “The children’s center is a project near and dear to our hearts,” said Harriet Donnelly, Hersh Foundation administrator. A $2.5 million pledge from the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation funded the relocation of the Michael Gordon Reeves Pediatric Emergency Department, as well as additional adult emergency patient rooms.
“We are honored to at last be able to provide our young patients and their families with the highest quality of care in a space designed specifically for them,” said Stephanie Schwartz, president of Overlook Medical Center, who described the center as “one that truly compliments the experienced care team and advanced technology Celebrating the opening of the Hersh Children’s Center at Overlook were, from left, Clelia Biamonti, Executive Director, Overlook Foundation; that serve our patients.”
The Hersh Children’s Center is the latest phase of a plan to transform the hospital, which includes new
Kerry Mowry; Brian Gragnolati, CEO, Atlantic Health System; Stephanie
The nearly-12,000- Schwartz, President, Overlook Medical Center; Chip and Harriet Donnelly, square-foot center joins Hersh Foundation; Sean Donnelly, Hersh Foundation; Walter Rosenfeld, the Meri and Sol Barer MD, Chair of Pediatrics, Atlantic Health System; and Joanna Wright, Inpatient Pediatric Center Executive Director, Pediatrics, Atlantic Health System. (formerly housed on Overlook’s sixth floor) and the Michael Gordon Reeves Pediatric Emergency Department for what hospital officials described as better coordinated care of patients ages 0-21. For patients who require a stay, the new inpatient unit offers sleep accommodations for parents, family lounges and a play area with skylights and windows. In addition, the new center includes nine inpatient rooms, including two isolation rooms and Liam’s Room for patients with serious chronic conditions or life-limiting illnesses; eight emergency department rooms staffed by pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric subspecialists and pediatric nurses; one flexible room for emergency department patients or inpatients; in-room accommodations for parents to stay overnight with their children; and numerous structural and design elements to enhance safety, comfort and security for patients and families. The center is funded in part by a $2 million grant from the Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation. Established in 1979 to fulfill the wishes of the late Ms. Hersh, the foundation provides grants for
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structures, redesigned spaces and additional upgrades. Prior to the children’s center, Overlook opened its new employee parking garage, as well as the new Bouras Emergency Department entrance. Expanded wings on Overlook’s 7th and 8th floors were completed and opened in 2020, with the new 7th floor wing, 7 East, temporarily used as a dedicated COVID treatment unit. In the midst of the pandemic, hospital construction officials implemented another innovation – re-engineering ventilation systems, giving the facility the ability to utilize outdoor air for full circulation throughout the Hersh Children’s Center and Bouras Emergency Department. These and additional phases of the enhancement plan are funded through generous donations to the Overlook Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the hospital.
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SEARCH LAUNCHES FOR NEW CURATOR AT ARTS CENTER Mary Birmingham will step down as curator at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit efffective March 5, to pursue work as an independent curator. A search has begun for her replacement. “I am honored to have served as VACNJ’s first staff curator, and I am grateful for the trust that Executive Director Melanie Cohn and the Board of Trustees placed in me in directing the Art Center’s curatorial program,” said Birmingham. “Their encouragement and support enabled me to present a variety of artists and artworks, showcasing some of the best and most compelling art of our time. I have always placed artists at the center of my practice -- they inspire everything I do as a curator of contemporary art.” Since being hired as VACNJ’s first staff curator in 2010, Ms. Birmingham has directed an ambitious program of contemporary art exhibitions and related events. She began her career as a cataloguer at the Whitney Museum and, after taking time off to raise three children, was a curatorial assistant at the Montclair Art Museum and the director of exhibitions at the Hunterdon Art Museum. She is the author of Dynamic Impulse: The Drawings of Stuart Davis and numerous exhibition catalogues. “I am grateful to have collaborated with so many amazing
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artists whose work has enriched and even improved our world. It has been my honor to share their work with our audiences through exhibitions that created new contexts for meaningful conversations about art,” Birmingham reflected. “I treasure all these experiences and relationships and take them with me as I move on to the next stage of my career.” For more than 85 years, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been dedicated to viewing, making and learning about contemporary art. The Studio School, acclaimed exhibitions and educational outreach initiatives serve thousands of youths, families, seniors and people with special needs every year. The center is at 68 Elm St., and gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday 11 to 4. Call 908-273-9121 or visit artcenternj.org for details.
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The Suburban Chamber of Commerce 2022 Board of Directors. The board meets regularly to oversee the work of the Chamber of Commerce and to plan for it continued growth and success as it strives to improve business for its members.
2022 SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY The following pages contain the new Suburban Chamber of Commerce Directory for your use and reference. The eight pages can be pulled out and saved. We hope you will find this information useful when you need to find a store or a company to do business with. By supporting your local businesses, you benefit not only yourself but the communities they serve as well. KAREN FERN HADLEY Executive Director Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Publisher: The Collection Magazine
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Accountants Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA’s
Activewear Summit Ski and Sport
Acupuncture DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC Mind Body Wellness Center Summit Sport and Spine LLC Total Health
Adult Education Summit Transcendental Meditation Program The Arc of Union County Union County College
Advertising 908 Enterprises - Social Media Marketing Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Magazine Graphic Imagery, Inc. Renna Media You Can Be Found
Advertising Agencies You Can Be Found
Animal Rescue Home For Good Dog Rescue
Appliances/Service Colonial Appliance & Electronics Inc.
Architects GRA ARCHITECT, INC ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design
Art Galleries Summit Frame & Art, Inc. Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
Art Studio Color Me Mine
Assisted Living Community Sunrise of Summit The Arc of Union County
Attorneys Bourne, Noll & Kenyon Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC Gearhart Law Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Pfaltz & Woller, PA Smith + Schwartzstein LLC The Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC
Attorneys/Environmental Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper
Automobile Dealers Smythe Volvo Inc.
Automobile Leasing Smythe Volvo Inc.
Automobile Repairs & Service New Providence Fuel Smythe Volvo Inc.
Bakeries Natale's Summit Bakery
Banks & Banking Associations Haven Savings Bank- Berkeley Heights Haven Savings Bank- Summit Investors Bank - Berkeley Heights
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Investors Bank - Corporate Office Investors Bank - New Providence Investors Bank - Summit Lakeland Bank M&T Bank - Summit Peapack-Gladstone Bank Regal Bank- Summit Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Bath Restoration Monk's Home Improvements
Beauty Salons Blow In Blow Out Skin Deep Salon and Spa
Boutiques & Specialty Shops Linda's Creative Gifts
Building Materials Jaeger Lumber
Built-In Furniture Monk's Home Improvements
Business & Management Consultants Small Business Development Center at Kean University Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights You Can Be Found
Business Service Center Office Evolution Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Business/Development Consultants Dinerman Leadership Solutions Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights ZenBusiness
Cabinets/Custom Design Monk's Home Improvements Robinwood Kitchens Inc.
Candy Sweets to Crave
Carpet & Rug Dealers Cove Carpet One Floor & Home
Carpet Cleaning Cove Carpet One Floor & Home
Caterers Barth's Market Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern Pastrami House The Grand Summit Hotel
Cell Phone Repair eRepairPlus Verizon Wireless
Cellular Phones/Accessories eRepairPlus Verizon Wireless
Ceramic Tile-Distributors/ Retailers/Wholesalers Monk's Home Improvements Virtue Tile & Design
Charitable Organizations Summit Area YMCA The Arc of Union County The Summit Foundation (formerly Summit Area Public Foundation) United Way of Greater Union County
Child Development & Day Care Berkeley Heights YMCA Primrose School of Berkeley Heights Summit Area YMCA Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center The Arc of Union County The Goddard School Zadie's Nurturing Den
Childrens'/Family Activities My Gym Children's Fitness Center Snapology Summit NJ The Arc of Union County
Chiropractors DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC New Providence Chiropractic Total Health
Civic Member Joseph Steiner Virginia Jordan
Civic Organization Americans for Fair Taxation
Cleaners Berkeley Cleaners Tide Dry Cleaners WashClub Laundry
Coffee House Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
Coffee/Specialty Dunkin' Donuts- Berkeley Heights Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
CommunicationsTelecommunication Consultants Summit Tech Partners LLC
Computer Network Services Summit Tech Partners LLC
Computer Services eRepairPlus Summit Tech Partners LLC TLC Computer Services
Computers-Computer Products TLC Computer Services Concessions / Special Events Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
Condominium Sales Coldwell Banker Realty
Construction Companies Classic Construction Service Kitchen Expressions
Consulting/Professional Services Ace Pension Solutions LLC American Pension LLC Ciel Power LLC Clear Point Designs You Can Be Found
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Consumer Products/Evaluation Ciel Power LLC
Contractors-Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air Co Ciel Power LLC
Cooking Class Passion for Spices
Corporate Team Building Dinerman Leadership Solutions Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights Passion for Spices Summit Area YMCA
Counseling Mind Body Wellness Center
Cultural The Pipes of Christmas
Dance Instruction New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble
Data Processing/Computer Services/Computers Summit Tech Partners LLC
Delicatessen Goodman's Deli Pastrami House
Dentists/Dental Care Genualdi Family Partners, LP New Providence Dentistry PEARLY WHITES Summit Dental Partners Summit Smiles Terrana Orthodontics The Dental Studio of Summit
Disabled/Education & Training The Arc of Union County
Downtown Management Summit Downtown, Inc.
Driving Instruction Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc
Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Summit Oaks Hospital
Education & Training/All Ages w/ Disabilities Summit Transcendental Meditation Program The Arc of Union County Union County College
Educational Test Preparation Private Prep Summit Prep
Eldercare Services AIP Mobility Plus Royal Caregivers SAGE Eldercare
Electricians Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Employee Benefits & Consultants American Pension LLC Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
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Employment Services The Arc of Union County Engineering Graver Water Systems, LLC
Estate Planning Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights Anything Floral Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights TapSnap
Fabrics/Reupholstery CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Window Tailors
Financial & Financial Advisors Edward Jones - Bob Competiello Financial Advisor Haven Savings Bank- Berkeley Heights Haven Savings Bank- Summit Peapack Private Wealth Management Prudential Advisors The Lewis-Chester Group Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights Wilde Capital Management
First Aid Training Care 1st Training Group
Fitness Training Connection, The DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC Fitness Factory, The Gabriele Fitness and Performance KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit Orangetheory Fitness Summit Area YMCA The Bar Method The Body Shop Studio
Flooring Cove Carpet One Floor & Home CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Monk's Home Improvements
Florist Anything Floral
Food Market Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights The Meat House
Foundation The Summit Foundation (formerly Summit Area Public Foundation)
Framing Summit Frame & Art, Inc. Fund Raising Organizations Summit Area YMCA
Furniture CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd.
Garage Doors/Openers Door Boy LLC
General Contractors Monk's Home Improvements
Gifts Anything Floral Linda's Creative Gifts Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers Sweets to Crave
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Hospitals
Borough of New Providence The City of Summit Township of Berkeley Heights
Overlook Medical Center Summit Oaks Hospital
Hotels/Motels
Graphic Design
Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights The Grand Summit Hotel The Hub Murray Hill
Clear Point Designs Graham Relf Design Graphic Imagery, Inc.
Insurance
Hair Salon
Allsure Insurance Brokerage Davies Insurance Management Prudential Advisors The Lewis-Chester Group Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Luminous MedSpa & Salon
Handyman Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
Hardware
Interior Decorating
Berkeley Hardware & Paint
CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Summit Frame & Art, Inc.
Health and Fitness Centers
Interior Design
Berkeley Heights YMCA Connection, The KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit Summit Area YMCA
CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Donna Donaldson Home Summit Frame & Art, Inc.
Health Care
Internet Consultants
AFC Urgent Care Short Hills AIP Mobility Plus Body Align Physical Therapy eMedical Urgent Care Hometown Doc, LLC Overlook Medical Center Summit Transcendental Meditation Program Total Health Vibrance For Life
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Internet Presence Developers You Can Be Found
Investment Counselors Edward Jones - Bob Competiello Financial Advisor Peapack Private Wealth Management Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights Wilde Capital Management
Health Care Products
Jewelry
AIP Mobility Plus Liss Copy & Print, Homecare & Music Center Vibrance For Life
Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers
Kitchen Design
Health Foods
Jaeger Lumber Kitchen Expressions Monk's Home Improvements Robinwood Kitchens Inc.
Smoothie King
Hearing Aids Summit Hearing Aid Center
Learning Center
Holiday Decor
Connection, The Summit Area YMCA Summit Prep Summit Transcendental Meditation Program Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center The Arc of Union County
Christmas Decor of NJ
Home Care AIP Mobility Plus BrightStar Care Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen Royal Caregivers SAGE Eldercare
M2M Solutions Data Online
Home Decorative Accessories CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Donna Donaldson Home Summit Frame & Art, Inc.
Home Furnishings CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Donna Donaldson Home DUXIANA Home Again Design
Home Improvements-Additions Monk's Home Improvements
Mailing The UPS Store 1108- New Providence
Management Consultants Dinerman Leadership Solutions
Marketing 908 Enterprises - Social Media Marketing Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Magazine Clear Point Designs You Can Be Found
Marketing Consulting
Home Textiles Boll and Branch CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. DUXIANA
Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Magazine Clear Point Designs You Can Be Found
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Massage Therapy Elements Massage Skin Deep Salon and Spa Total Health Vibrance For Life
Mattress DUXIANA
Medical Services,Non-Profit NJ Sharing Network Overlook Medical Center
MedSpa Luminous MedSpa & Salon
Mental Health Summit Oaks Hospital
Mortgage Brokers Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Mortgage Loans & Bankers Mortgages By Jim Joseph Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Moving & Storage Main Street Movers The Liberty Group
Music Education Elefante Music & School For The Performing Arts New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts
Music Shop Elefante Music & School For The Performing Arts Liss Copy & Print Homecare & Music Center
News Website CivicStory TAP Into Local LLC
Newspapers Renna Media
Non-Profit/Social Services Connection, The Family Promise Our House Inc Reeves-Reed Arboretum SAGE Eldercare Summit Area YMCA The Arc of Union County The Summit Foundation (formerly Summit Area Public Foundation) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Nutrition DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit Vibrance For Life
Organizations Americans for Fair Taxation BIG. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) Junior League of Summit Suburban Chambers of Commerce
Oriental Rugs CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd.
Outdoor Equipment/Accessories Summit Ski and Sport
Overhead Doors Door Boy LLC
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Paints-Manufacturing, Dealers & Contractors Five Star Painting of Summit Monk's Home Improvements
Party Supplies/Rentals Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
Pediatrics Your Kid's Urgent Care
Pensions Ace Pension Solutions LLC Prudential Advisors Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Performing Arts Elefante Music & School For The Performing Arts Stony Hill Players Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts
Personal Shopping Macy's Short Hills
Photocopy Center The UPS Store 1108- New Providence
Photography/Studio Peter Wallburg Studios
Physical Therapy Summit Sport and Spine LLC
Physicians & Surgeons Hometown Doc, LLC
Picture Framing Summit Frame & Art, Inc.
Playhouse The Summit Playhouse
Plumbing Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
Plumbing Supplies/Residential & Commercial General Plumbing Supply
Printer Graphic Imagery, Inc. Liss Copy & Print, Homecare & Music Center Minuteman Press
Private Banking Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Promotional Marketing Clear Point Designs Minuteman Press
Property Management Bassett Associates
Psychologists-Psychotherapists Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, Clinical Psychologist Mind Body Wellness Center
Publication Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Magazine
Real Estate Appraisers Professional Appraisal Associates
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Restoration-Repairs PuroClean Restoration Services
Danielle Putis | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties Weichert Realtors- Summit Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle
Retirement Community Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community
Rugs/Persian & Oriental
Real Estate Rental Coldwell Banker Realty Constantine Village/Goldberg Realty Dolores Croneberger- Real Estate Referral Agent Lois Schneider Realtor Weichert Realtors- Summit
Real Estate/Management Real Estate-Commercial & Residential Bassett Associates Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties- Summit Coldwell Banker Realty Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan Dolores Croneberger- Real Estate Referral Agent Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties- Summit Lois Schneider Realtor Weichert Realtors- Summit Woodward Properties, REALTORS
Real Estate-Property Management Woodward Properties, REALTORS
You Can Be Found
Service Organization Junior League of Summit The Arc of Union County
Shades/Blinds
Monk's Home Improvements
Skin Care
Rehabilitation Facility
Luminous MedSpa & Salon
Social Media Marketing 908 Enterprises - Social Media Marketing
Software/Licensing & Consulting
Body Align Physical Therapy Total Health
Summit Tech Partners LLC Spa/Day SpaSkin Deep Salon and Spa
Relocation Consultants Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties- Summit The Liberty Group
Ani Ramen House & MOCHINUT Delicious Heights Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights Goodman's Deli Harlee's Tap & Grille Manhattan Bagel Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern Pastrami House Piattino The Broadway Diner The Grand Summit Hotel The Hub Murray Hill by BW Premier Collection The Office Tavern Grill Winberie's Restaurant and Bar
Search Engine Marketing
The UPS Store 1108- New Providence
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights Rehabilitation and Handicap Home Modification AIP Mobility Plus
Restaurants
Berkeley Heights Board of Education New Providence Board of Education Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Oratory School of Summit, NJ Summit Board of Education Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center The Arc of Union County Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
Shower Doors
Recruiting, Employment
Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Shipping
Berkeley Heights YMCA Connection, The Summit Area YMCA Summit Junior Baseball & Softball The Arc of Union County
Rentals Party/Equipment
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights
Savings & Loan Associations
CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Window Tailors
Recreation
The Liberty Group Woodward Properties, REALTORS
Safe Deposit
Schools, Colleges & Education
Bassett Associates
Relocation Services
CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd.
Specialty Foods Barth's Market Hoboken Farms Paolo's Kitchen, Inc. Passion for Spices Smoothie King
Sporting Goods Summit Ski and Sport
Storm Windows/Doors Monk's Home Improvements
Stretching KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit
Summer Camps Passion for Spices Summit Area YMCA
Table Pads CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd.
Tailors
Theater Stony Hill Players The Summit Playhouse Vivid Stage
Therapeutic Services Mind Body Wellness Center
Tile/Installation Monk's Home Improvements Virtue Tile & Design
Transcendental Meditation Summit Transcendental Meditation Program
Travel Agencies CP Travel Advisor - LetsGlobetrot.com UPS Drop Off
Door Boy LLC Urgent Care AFC Urgent Care Short Hills eMedical Urgent Care Your Kid's Urgent Care
Utilities First Energy
Video Production 908 Enterprises - Social Media Marketing
Video Sales/Rental Colonial Appliance & Electronics Inc.
Virtual Office Office Evolution
Web Design 908 Enterprises - Social Media Marketing Clear Point Designs
Web Design Summit Tech Partners LLC
Weight Loss Facility Fitness Factory, The Orangetheory Fitness Vibrance For Life
Wellness Center Connection, The DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC Summit Transcendental Meditation Program Total Health Vibrance For Life
Window Treatments CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. Window Tailors
Windows Monk's Home Improvements Wireless Communications Verizon Wireless
Women's Centers Body Align Physical Therapy
Yoga Connection, The Peace of Mind Yoga Summit Area YMCA Summit Transcendental Meditation Program The American Yoga Academy
Berkeley Cleaners Televisions, Radios & Stereos Colonial Appliance & Electronics Inc.
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908 Enterprises - Social Media Marketing (908) 516-0776 www.908ent.com sal@908ent.com Sal Liberato - CEO Ace Pension Solutions LLC. 1253 Springfield Ave., Suite 308 New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 295-2692 www.acepensions.com jkwan@acepensions.com James Kwan - Director
BIG. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) 175 Colonial Rd., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 337-5402 www.believeinspiregrow.com melaniewilsonsummit@gmail.com Melanie Wilson - Leader
Color Me Mine 438 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (201) 966-4017 www.summit.colormemine.com summit@colormemine.com Tara Nagabhyru - Manager/ Owner
Blow In Blow Out 330 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-4947 info@blowin-blowout.com Alyssa Casella
Connection, The 79 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-4242 www.theconnectiononline.org josette.luciano@theconnectiononline.org Josette Luciano - Marketing Director
AFC Urgent Care Short Hills 704 Morris Turnpike Short Hills NJ 07078 (973) 671-5350 www.afcurgentcareshorthills.com mharvey@afcurgentcare.com Michael Harvey - Owner
Body Align Physical Therapy 1310 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (646) 328-2525 www.bodyalignpt.com jill@bodyalignpt.com Jill Hoefs - owner
AIP Mobility Plus 466 Southern Blvd., The Jefferson Building, 2nd Floor Chatham NJ 07928 (973) 607-3211 www.aipmobilityplus.com bob@aipmobilityplus.com Bob Chittenden - Owner
Boll and Branch 1 Prospect Street Summit NJ 07901 (800) 678-3234 www.bollandbranch.com Anna Veltri - Marketing Manager
Allsure Insurance Brokerage 34 Coral Ave., Lakewood NJ (917) 533-9564 ischwadel@eallsure.com Isaac Schwadel - Commercial Insurance Broker
Borough of New Providence 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 665-1400 www.newprov.org Bcuccaro@newprov.us Bernadette Cuccaro - Borough Administrator
American Pension LLC. 186 Sherman Ave., Suite 2 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 757-5151 www.americanpension.com admin@apc401k.com Dominique Eck - Vice President
Bourne, Noll & Kenyon 382 Springfield Ave., Suite 507 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-2200 www.bournenoll.com lawyers@bournenoll.com Patty Vrana - Office Administrator
Americans for Fair Taxation PO Box 4929 Clearwater FL. 33758-4929 (908) 578-4975 www.fairtax.org jim.bennett@fairtax.org James Bennett - Sec., Board Member, Grassroots Director
BrightStar Care 95 Summit Ave., 4th Floor Summit NJ 07901 (908) 322-8200 www.brightstarcare.com/summit christina.timoni@brightstarcare.com Cynthia Timoni - Owner & Director of Customer Care
Ani Ramen House & MOCHINUT 427 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901-2603 (908) 679-8157 www.aniramen.com info@aniramen.com Erica Gillespie - VP of Operations Anything Floral 411 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-5445 www.anythingfloral.com anythingfloral@verizon.net Cheri Pertesis - Owner Barth's Market 41 South St., New Providence NJ 07901 (908) 464-8555 jim@barthsmarket.com James Barth Bassett Associates 382 Springfield Ave., Suite 217 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-1176 www.bassettassociates.net bassettassociates@verizon.net Beth Welsh - Manager Berkeley Cleaners 376 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-9859 www.berkeleycleaners.net berkeleycleaners@verizon.net Gina Schwenck - Manager Berkeley Hardware & Paint 501 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-2900 berkeleyhardware@comcast.net Mark Vicendese - Owner Berkeley Heights Board of Education 345 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-1718 www.bhpsnj.org mvarley@bhpsnj.org Melissa Varley - Superintendent Berkeley Heights YMCA 59 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-8373 www.thesay.org tiffany.escott@thesay.org Tiffany Escott - Executive Director Berkshire Hathaway Home Services NJ Properties- Summit 392 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-0400 www.bhhsnj.com karen.howells@bhhsnj.com Karen Howells - Manager
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Care 1st Training Group 4038B Woodbridge Ave., Edison NJ 08837 (908) 443-1277 www.care1stcpr.com info@care1stcpr.com Alexander Balish
Constantine Village/Goldberg Realty 2A Risk Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-2041 www.goldberg-realty.com constantinevillage@goldberg-realty.com Jeff Halter - Regional Property Manager Cove Carpet One Floor & Home 335 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-0220 www.covecarpet.com covecarpet@aol.com Donna Dwyre - President CP Travel Advisor - LetsGlobetrot.com 13 Springholm Dr. , Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 517-1107 www.letsglobetrot.com nish.verma@cruiseplanners.com Nish Verma - Travel Advisor CWI.Design - Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. 560 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 665-7997 www.creativewallcoverings.com rachel@creativewallcoverings.com Gary Kapner - VP Danielle Putis | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties 392 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (201) 788-3500 www.bhhsnj.com/d.putis dputis@gmail.com Danielle Putis - Realtor, SRS, PSA, ePRO® Data Online 210 South Street New Providence NJ 07974 rhalevy@dataonline.com Rich Halevy
Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Magazine 45 S.Park Pl., 249 Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 635-7377 www.citylifestyle.com/chathamandshorthills ana.meyer@lifestylepubs.com Ana Meyer - Owner/Publisher
Davies Insurance Management 80 Floral Ave., Murray Hill NJ 07974 (908) 363-4433 www.davies-assoc.com rdavies@davies-assoc.com Robert J. Davies - Insurance Agent
Christmas Decor of NJ 398 Lincoln Blvd. Suite C1 Middlesex NJ 08846 (908) 303-0081 www.christmasdecorofnj.com headelf24@gmail.com Richard Johns - Owner
DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC. 308 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 771-0220 www.defabiochiropractic.com defabiochiropractic@gmail.com Donald DeFabio - Chief of Chiropractic Services
Ciel Power LLC 78 John Miller Way Annex, Suite 1010 Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 632-3463 www.cielpower.com scott@cielpower.com Scott Fischer - Managing Member
Delicious Heights 428 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-3287 www.deliciousheights.com jcranston@deliciousheights.com Jeanmarie Cranston - Comproller
CivicStory 28 W. 3rd St., #2431 South Orange NJ 07079 (813) 951-0419 www.civicstory.org sh@CivicStory.org Susan Haig
Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan 387 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-0388 www.ddsnjlaw.com lmatyola@ddsnjlaw.com Lianne Matyola - Office Manager
Classic Construction Service 2 Hickory Road Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-5252 www.classicconstructionservice.com classicconstructionservice@gmail.com Ian Woodcock
Dinerman Leadership Solutions 1253 Springfield Ave., Suite 336 New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 403-7430 www.robertdinerman.com rob@robertdinerman.com Rob Dinerman - CEO
Clear Point Designs (917) 797-7923 www.clearpointdesigns.com lisa@clearpointdesigns.com Lisa Barfield - Owner
Dolores Croneberger- Real Estate Referral Agent doloresscroneberger@hotmail.com Dolores Croneberger - Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty 401 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-1800 www.coldwellbankermoves.com Carol.Rule@cbmoves.com Carol Rule - Office Administrator Colonial Appliance & Electronics Inc. 25 Passaic Street New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 665-1212 www.colonialappliance.com colonialapl@aol.com Carl LoMauro - President
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Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc 630 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (973) 376-8118 www.Dontredriving.com DonTreDriving@comcast.net Don Carpenter - Owner/ President Donna Donaldson Home 384 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-0400 www.donnadonaldsoninteriors.com donnadonaldson3@aol.com Donna Donaldson - Owner
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Door Boy LLC 676 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-1440 www.doorboy.comSales@DoorBoy.com Cheri Perez - Operations Manager
Gearhart Law 41 River Road Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-0700 www.gearhartlaw.com elizabeth@gearhartlaw.com Elizabeth Gearhart - Chief Marketing Officer/Radio & TV show co-host
Investors Bank - New Providence 1291 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 286-1075 www.investorsbank.com bsferrazza@investorsbank.com Bob Sferrazza
Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, Clinical Psychologist 332 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-1444 www.drdorlen.com Dorlen@mindspring.com Rosalind S. Dorlen, Psy.D. - Clinical Psychologist
General Plumbing Supply 25 Route 22 East Green Brook NJ 08812 (732) 752-2020 www.generalplumbingsupply.net justinf@generalplumbingsupply.net Justin Freedman - Vice President
Investors Bank - Summit 393 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-8150 www.myinvestorsbank.com gkline@investorsbank.com Gordon Kline - Assistant Vice President
Dunkin' Donuts- Berkeley Heights 384 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 879-5878 k8maybury@aol.com Kathleen Maybury - Vice President DUXIANA 354 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-8200 www.Duxiana.com duxianasummit@gmail.com Ann-Britt Paulsen - Onwer Edward Jones - Bob Competiello Financial Advisor 2 Shunpike Road Suite 22 Madison NJ 07940 (973) 377-2377 www.edwardjones.com/robert-competiello robert.competiello@edwardjones.com Bob Competiello - Financial Advisor Elefante Music & School For The Performing Arts 1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 464-5928 www.elefantemusic.com Michele@elefantemusic.com Michele Elefante - Owner/ Manager Elements Massage 1260 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 17974 (908) 464-1860 www.elementsmassage.com/new_providence elizabethgodsil@elementsmassage.com Beth Godsil - owner Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights 250 Connell Drive Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 897-1970 www.esberkeleyheights.embassysuitesbyhilton.com Atoth@embassybh.com Anayda Toth - Director of Sales and Marketing eMedical Urgent Care 369 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-6700 www.emedicalurgentcare.com Susan Popik - Marketing Manager eRepairPlus 376 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 656-6219 www.erepairplus.com erepairplus@gmail.com Jaltej Patel
Genualdi Family Partners, LP 52 Deforest Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-7450 docortho2452@gmail.com Andrew Genualdi Goodman's Deli 400 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 898-0900 www.goodmansdeli.net don@goodmansdeli.net Donald Parkin - Owner GRA ARCHITECT, INC 310 Springfield Ave., Suite 12 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-0106 j.ramentol@graarchitects.com Jim Ramentol - Owner Graham Relf Design 188 Mountain Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1790 www.grahamrelfdesign.com grelf@grahamrelfdesign.com Graham Relf Graphic Imagery, Inc. 556 B Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 755-2882 www.graphicimagery.com lmaher@graphicimagery.com Linda Maher - President Graver Water Systems, LLC 675 Central Ave - Suite 3 New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 516-1400 ccarmen@MarmonWater.com Cynthia Carmen Harlee's Tap & Grille 1260 Springfield Ave., Unit 20 New Providence NJ 07974 (917) 548-0293 harleestapandgrille@gmail.com Don Burkitt - President Haven Savings Bank- Berkeley Heights 555 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 790-0770 www.havensavingsbank.com jtoolan@havenbk.com Jeff Toolan - Branch Manager
Jaeger Lumber 2322 Morris Ave., Union NJ 07083 (908) 686-0073 www.jaegerlumber.com jessea@jaegerlumber.com Jesse Allen - Marketing Director Joseph Steiner (908) 337-9536 joe@pamjoe.com Joe Steiner Junior League of Summit 37 DeForest Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-7344 www.jlsummit.org jlsofficemanager@gmail.com Jennifer Cooney - Office Manager Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties- Summit 488 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-2991 www.kellerwilliamsnj.com howardbunn@kw.com Howard Bunn - Broker/co-owner KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit 447 Springfield Ave., Suite S-8 Summit NJ 07901 www.kikastretchstudios.com/stretch-studio/new-jersey/summit (908) 219-9187 summit@kikastretchstudios.com Kamari Aykes-DeBarbieri - Owner Kitchen Expressions 396 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-4442 www.kitchenexpressions.com sln@kitchenexpressions.com Steven Naphtali - Owner Lakeland Bank 510 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-6555 www.lakelandbank.com Jkozlik@lakelandbank.com Kim Ryan - Branch Manager
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Haven Savings Bank- Summit 385 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-0090 www.havensavingsbank.com ccruz@havenbk.com Cristina Cruz - Branch Manager
Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community 535 Mountain Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 516-9136 www.Ericksonliving.com craig.karczmer@erickson.com Craig Karczmer - Executive Director
Family Promise 71 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1100 www.familypromise.org info@familypromise.org Claas Ehlers - CEO
Hoboken Farms Summit Farmers Market Summit NJ 07901 (800) 854-4644 www.hobokenfarms.com info@hobokenfarms.com Brad Finkel
Linda's Creative Gifts 1259 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 473-0982 www.tmcboutique.com tmcartist@comcast.net Linda Tribuna - Owner
First Energy 300 Madison Ave., Morristown NJ 07962-1911 (973) 401-8497 cbianchi@firstenergycorp.com Carol Bianchi - External Affairs Consultant
Home Again Design 333 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 464-8800 www.homeagaindesign.com info@homeagaindesign.com Kathy Collier - Owner
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper 469 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1212 www.lindabury.com rdeluca@lindabury.com Richard DeLuca - Director of Marketing
Fitness Factory, The 598 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 665-9500 www.fitnessfactorygym.com carenewprov@fitnessfactorygym.com James Pironti - General Manager
Home For Good Dog Rescue 465 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 598-8212 www.homeforgooddogs.org development@hfgdr.org Amy Whitney - Director of Development
Liss Copy and Print, Homecare and Music Center 407 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-3500 www.Lissprinting.com ldr1@comcast.net Gina DelJones
Five Star Painting of Summit 55 Union Place Suite 133 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 358-4782 www.fivestarpainting.com mark.mandel@fivestarpainting.com Mark Mandel
Hometown Doc, LLC 12 Bank Street, Suite 201 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 376-6550 www.summithometowndoc.com elizabeth@summithometowndoc.com Elizabeth Fagan
Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC 430 Mountain Ave., Suite 103 New Providence NJ 07974 (201) 843-5858 www.floriolaw.com ltaylor@floriolaw.com Lester Taylor - Partner
Investors Bank - Berkeley Heights 441 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-0860 www.myinvestorsbank.com lscholl@investorsbank.com Lisa Scholl - branch manager
Gabriele Fitness and Performance 63 Industrial Road Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-4441 www.gabriellefitness.com info@gabrielefitness.com Vincent Gabriele - Owner
Investors Bank - Corporate Office 393 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (973) 376-5100 www.myinvestorsbank.com jstefans@myinvestorsbank.com Kevin Cummings - President
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Lois Schneider Realtor 431 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 1-908-277-1398 www.loisschneiderrealtor.com kschneider@lsrnj.com Karen Schneider - President Luminous MedSpa & Salon 592 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 464-8208 www.luminousmedsalon.com luminousmedspanj@gmail.com Heather Hoffman - Owner M&T Bank - Summit 341 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-0122 www.mtb.com ldelporto@mtb.com Leigh DelPorto - AVP - Branch Manager
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Macy's Short Hills 1220 Morris Turnpike Short Hills NJ 07078 (973) 912-5655 www.store-macys.com/en_US/tricias patricia.sammarone@macys.com Tricia Sammarone - MyStylist @ Macy's Main Street Movers 100 Industrial Road Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 973-732-3700 x102 www.mainstreetmovers.com karenm@mainstreetmovers.com Karen Mantzouranis - Owner Manhattan Bagel 25 Union Place Summit NJ 07901 (908) 516-2641 www.ManhattanBagel.com akramkwaik@verizon.net Akram Kwaik - owner Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern 527 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-4492 www.MarcopoloNJ.com marcopolo1934@aol.com Agapios Kyritsis - President Mind Body Wellness Center 48 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-1861 www.mindbodywellnesscenter.org bethlcsw@aol.com Beth Pincus, LCSW BCD - Director Minuteman Press 334 South Ave., East Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 857-4644 www.westfield-nj.minutemanpress.com jmooney@minutemanpress.com Jim Mooney - Owner Monk's Home Improvements 1095 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 635-7900 www.monkshomeimprovements.com office@monkshi.com Amy Thistlethwaite - Marketing Director Mortgages By Jim Joseph 545 Millburn Ave., Millburn NJ 07078 (718) 812-7798 www.grarate.com/JimmyJoseph Jimmy.Joseph@grarate.com Jimmy Joseph Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen 1189 Raritan Road Clark NJ 07066 (908) 259-4080 christina.langdon@mrhandyman.com Christina Langdon - Owner www.mrhandyman.com/south-orange-westfield-scotchplains My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1330 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07452 (908) 665-2122 www.mygym.com/mewprovidence newprovidence@mygym.com Alyse Rudin - Owner Natale's Summit Bakery 185 Broad Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-2074 pkn8@comcast.net Ed Natale - Owner New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble 315B Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 723-5622 www.njdte.org bcarocci@njdte.net Barbara Carocci - Executive Director New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra 570 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 603-7691 www.njio.org proper@njio.org Amy Fiore New Providence Board of Education 356 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 464-9050 WWW.NPSD.K12.NJ.US dave.miceli@npsdnj.org David Miceli - Interim Superintendent of Schools New Providence Chiropractic 133 Gales Drive New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 665-1818 www.npchiro.com info@npchiro.com Mark A. Schlobohm - Chiropractic Physician
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New Providence Dentistry 571 Central Ave., Suite 100 New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 376-9297 www.newprovidencedentistry.com newprovidencedentistry@gmail.com Elizabeth Herko - Dentist
Pearly Whites 501 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-6789 www.pearlywhitesnj.com barbara@pearlywhitesnj.net Barbara Marvin - Patient Care Coordinator
New Providence Fuel 50 South Street New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 464-7277 donmurphy45@msn.com Don Murphy - Owner
Peter Wallburg Studios 15 Beechwood Rd ., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-2078 www.peterwallburgstudios.com peterwallburg@gmail.com Peter Kleinschmidt - Photographer
NJ Sharing Network 691 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 516-5400 www.njsharingnetwork.org kbonventre@njsharingnetwork.org Kelly Bonventre - Manager of Community Services
Pfaltz & Woller, PA 382 Springfield Ave., Suite 217 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1974 www.pfaltzwoller-law.com pfaltzwoller@aol.com James A. Woller - President
Small Business Development Center at Kean University 1000 Morris Ave Hynes Hall 303J Union NJ 07083 (908) 737-4220 www.sbdckean.com sbdc@kean.edu Vanessa Schwartz
Piattino 67 Union Place Summit NJ 07901 (908) 219-4801 www.piattinonj.com kmohan@villarestaurantgroup.com Kendra Mohan - Distric Manager
Smith + Schwartzstein LLC 71 Maple Ave., Morristown NJ 07960 (973) 206-1725 www.sslawfirmllc.com kschwartzstein@sslegalservices.com Kathryn Schwartzstein
Primrose School of Berkeley Heights 246 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 286-0900 www.primroseberkeleyheights.com info@primroseberkeleyheights.com Amina Gunaratne
Smoothie King 462 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 918-1464 www.facebook.com/smoothiekingsummit sksummit1464@gmail.com Mike Matthews
Private Prep 86 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 577-2390 www.privateprep.com centralnj@privateprep.com Jessica Taub - Partner
Smythe Volvo Inc. 40-42 River Road Box 489 Summit NJ 07902-0489 (908) 273-4200 www.smythevolvocars.com sflanagan@smythevolvo.com Kevin Flanagan - President
Professional Appraisal Associates 469 Morris Ave., Box 579 Summit NJ 07902-0579 (908) 273-2412 www.paaweb.com tsk@paaweb.com Thomas S. Kachelriess - President
Snapology Summit NJ 109 Ryder Way New Providence NJ 07974 (646) 512-2196 www.snapology.com/location/summit sunnysun@snapology.com Sunny Sun - Representative
Prudential Advisors 24 Beechwood Rd., Suite 5 Summit NJ 07901 (917) 837-9161 craig.louiselle@prudential.com Craig Louiselle - Financial Planner
Stony Hill Players 120 Morris Ave., Oakes Center Summit NJ 07901 (888) 817-3013 www.stonyhillplayers.org pebbleplayers120@gmail.com Jayne Myers - President
PuroClean Restoration Services 16 South Ave., West, Suite 279 Cranford NJ 07016 (908) 577-9120 www.puroclean.com/rs-nj rhoy@puroclean.com Robin Hoy
Suburban Chambers of Commerce 24 Beechwood Rd ., Suite 229 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-1700 www.suburbanchambers.org info@suburbanchambers.org Karen Hadley - Executive Director
Overlook Medical Center 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-2000 www.atlantichealth.org marsha.hoppe@atlantichealth.org Stephanie Schwartz - President
Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-8787 www.reeves-reedarboretum.org j.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org Jackie Kondel - Executive Dir.
Summit Area YMCA 67 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 738-2170 www.theSAY.org paul.kieltyka@theSAY.org Paul Kieltyka - CEO
Paolo's Kitchen, Inc. 162 South Street New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 219-4166 www.paoloskitchen.com paoloskitchen@gmail.com Paolo Vieira
Regal Bank- Summit 360 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 275-9450 www.regalbanknj.com rhutchison@regalbanknj.com Ronald Hutchison - Assistant VP, Branch Manager
Passion for Spices (908) 380-0644 www.passionforspices.com may@passionforspices.com May Abraham Fridel
Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc. 36 Amwell Road, Flemington NJ 08822 (908) 277-6961 DeLeCe@aol.com Debi Carney
Pastrami House 250 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-2600 www.pastramihouse.com pastramihousebh@gmail.com lirijon Gjoni - Owner
Robinwood Kitchens Inc. 560 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 665-5900 www.robinwoodkitchens.com rebecca@robinwoodkitchens.com Robin Reinhardt - President
Peace of Mind Yoga 395 Springfield Ave., Suite 5 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 363-1825 www.njpeaceofmind.com Yoga@pomnj.com Kris Silvestry - Director
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design 16 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-6565 www.rkcad.com jkelly@rkcad.com Jack Kelly
Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA's 469 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-4145 heardcpa@aol.com Donald C. Heard - Partner Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child 44 Blackburn Road Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-8118 www.oakknoll.org rayejean.leastman@oakknoll.org Raye Jean Leastman - Business Dir. Office Evolution 350 Springfield Ave., Suite #200 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 280-1813 www.officeevolution.com/locations/summit Summit.NJ@OfficeEvolution.com Chris Mossa-Managing Partner Orangetheory Fitness 1260 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 458-9353 www.new-providence.orangetheoryfitness.com cbolcar@orangetheoryfitness.com Carolyn Bolcar - Owner Oratory School of Summit, NJ 425 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1084 www.oratoryprep.org cmartin@oratoryprep.org Coleen Martin - Dir. of Media Relations Our House Inc 76 Floral Ave., Murray Hill NJ 07974 (908) 464-8008 www.ourhousenj.org KGauss@ourhousenj.org Kenny Gauss
Peapack Private Wealth Management 382 Springfield Ave., Suite 208 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 598-1717 peapackprivate.com ppsummit@pgbank.com David Dietze - Managing Principal, Senior Portfolio Strategist Peapack-Gladstone Bank 48 DeForest Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-2890 pgbank.com doddo@pgbank.com David Oddo
Royal Caregivers One Gateway Center Suite 2600 Newark NJ 07102 1-800-668-2317 care@royalcaregivers.com Charmaine Anderson - Administrator SAGE Eldercare 290 Broad Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-5550 www.sageeldercare.org asullivan@sageeldercare.org Fidel Garcia - Communications Manager
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Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers 446 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1676 schroth.lorenson@gmail.com Rich Foley Skin Deep Salon and Spa 1330 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 508-1800 www.skindeepsalonspa.com owner@skindeepsalonspa.com Susan Barbaglia - President
Summit Board of Education 14 Beekman Terrace Administrative Offices Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-3025 www.summit.k12.nj.us lpepe@summit.k12.nj.us Derek Jess - School Business Adm. Summit Dental Partners 779 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 499-8707 www.Summitdentalpartnersnj.com Info@summitdentalpartnersnj.com Dayna Zoller - Dentist Summit Downtown, Inc. 18 Bank Street Ste. 108 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-6100 www.summitdowntown.org admin@summitdowntown.org Nancy Adams - Executive Dir. Summit Frame & Art, Inc. 13 Ashwood Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-8665 www.summitframeandart.com summitframe@verizon.net Stephen Escott - Owner Summit Hearing Aid Center 75 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-6886 www.summithearingaidcenter.com summithearingaid@gmail.com Leslie Herman, Au.D. - Owner/ Doctor of Audiology
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Summit Junior Baseball & Softball PO Box 59 Summit NJ 07901 (917) 439-8819 www.summitsjbs.org treasurer@summitsjbs.org Gennaro D'Agostino - Treasurer
The American Yoga Academy 426 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (973) 731-9960 claire@americanyogaacademy.com Claire Diab
Summit Oaks Hospital 19 Prospect Street Summit NJ 07902 (908) 277-9107 www.summitoakshospital.com karen.stewart@uhsinc.com Karen Stewart - Dir of Business Development
The Arc of Union County 70 Diamond Road Springfield NJ 07081 (973) 315-0000 www.arcunion.org fcaragher@arcunion.org Patricia Stush - Director of Development
Summit Prep 475 Springfield Ave., Suite 220 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-0128 www.summitprep.com office@summitprep.com David Blobaum - Co-Owner
The Bar Method 7 Bank Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-1550 www.summit.barmethod.com summit@barmethod.com Allison Daubel
Summit Ski and Sport 353 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-4170 www.summitskiandsport.com skimeb@aol.com Paul Phillips - President
The Body Shop Studio 312 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 307-3777 www.TheBOdyShopStudio.com mike@thebodyshopstudio.com Mike Occhipinti - Owner, Personal Trainer
Summit Smiles 28 Beechwood Road Suite 2 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 737-1313 www.summitsmilesnj.com summitsmilesnj@gmail.com Mariam Vaziri
The Broadway Diner 55 River Road Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-4353 www.broadwaydinernj.com/ Broadwaydinernj@gmail.com Linda Wamsley
Summit Sport and Spine LLC 308 Springfield Av., Summit NJ 07901-3611 (908) 263-7043 www.summitsportspine.com info@summitsportspine.com Dr. Michael Sammarro - Owner
The City of Summit 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-9400 www.cityofsummit.org pressoffice@cityofsummit.org Rosemary Licatese - City Clerk
Summit Tech Partners LLC 51 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 739-3102 www.summittechnpartners.com mgange@ summittechpartners.com Michael Gange - Managing Partner
The Dental Studio of Summit 797 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-1525 www.dentalstudionj.com dbutensky@gmail.com Daniel Butensky - DMD
Summit Transcendental Meditation Program 12 Bank St. Suite 104 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-0820 www.tm.org/summit summit@ tm.org Randy Mackenzie - Dir. & Certified Teacher
The Goddard School 57 Plainfield Road Stirling NJ 07980 (908) 991-7373 www.goddardschool.com/nj-ny/long-hilltownship-plainfield-road-nj LongHillTwpNJ@goddardschools.com Sumara Ahmad - OnSite Owner
Sunrise of Summit 26 River Road Summit NJ 07901 (908) 673-1400 www.SunriseSummit.com summit.ed@sunriseseniorliving.com Aishani Patel - Executive Dir. Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center 2 Broad Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 598-8383 www.superkidsnj.com bobrien222@comcast.net Bridget O'Brien - Administrative Dir. Sweets to Crave 73 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (609) 630-0005 sweetstocrave@gmail.com Laleta Teajman TAP Into Local LLC P.O. Box 794 New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 279-0303 www.tapinto.net mshapiro@tapinto.net Michael Shapiro - CEO and Publisher TapSnap 70 Crescent Drive New Providence NJ 07974 (862) 276-6749 www.facebook.com/pages/biz TapSnap-1213-219678018809706 sylvianec@tapsnap.net Sylviane Cuenot - CEO Titamanui LLC Terrana Orthodontics 65 South Street Floor 2 New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 838-9220 www.terranaorthodontics.com drterrana@terranaorthodontics.com Anthony Terrana - Owner/Orthodontist The Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC 350 Springfield Avenue, Suite 200 Summit NJ 07901 (908) 379-9731 www.ambrownlawgroup.com amb@ambrownlawgroup.com Adam Brown
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PO Box 867 Summit NJ 07902 www.summitforever.org info@summitforever.org Julie Keenan - President The Summit Playhouse 10 New England Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-2192 www.summitplayhouse.com summitplayhouseinfo@gmail.com Ponzio Sally The UPS Store 1108- New Providence 1253 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 771-9600 www.locations.theupsstore.com/nj/newprovidence/1253-springfield-ave STORE1108@THEUPSSTORE.COM Steve Buryk - Manager Thomas Chase LLC 6 Clinton Place Millburn NJ 07041 (917) 549-6472 www.tcesq.com tc@tcesq.com Thomas Chase - Partner Tide Dry Cleaners 26 Morris Turnpike Summit NJ 07901 (908) 219-4525 www.tidedrycleaners.com Lou.Pacifico.TDC@gmail.com Louis Pacifico
United Way of Greater Union County 33 West Grand Street Elizabeth NJ 07202 (908) 353-7171 www.uwguc.org james.horne@uwguc.org James Horne, Jr. - President & CEO
The Liberty Group 50 Industrial Road Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 964-8390 www.libertygrp.com info@libertygrp.com John Lusardi - Vice President/ Partner
Vibrance For Life 100 Connell Drive, Suite 2300 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (973) 218-1199 www.HowToLiveYounger.com info@howtoliveyounger.com Lorraine Maita
The Pipes of Christmas PO Box 541 Summit NJ 07902 (917) 584-4180 www.pipesofchristmas.com sjc123@mail.com Suzanne Currie - Director
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights 350 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 522-5453 www.wellsfargo.com/ alex.o.cordero@wellsfargo.com Alex Cordero Pagán - Branch Manager II
Wilde Capital Management 60 Morris Turnpike 2nd Floor Summit NJ 07901 866-894-5332 www.wildecapitalmgmt.com jelondon@wildecapitalmgmt.com Jonathan London - Partner
Verizon Wireless 9 Beechwood Road Summit NJ 07901 (908) 516-2544 JNYWireless@gmail.com Jaltej Patel
Virginia Jordan (908) 273-1985 ginny@virginiajordan.com Virginia Jordan
The Office Tavern Grill 61 Union Place Summit NJ 07901 (908) 522-0550 www.officetaverngrill.com store4082@villarestaurantgroup.com Kelly Patterson - General Manager
Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle 64 Main St Weichert Chatham Chatham NJ 07928 (908) 868-4800 www.joseph-eberle.weichert.com jeberle@weichert.com Joseph Eberle - Real Estate Agent
Total Health 492 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07932 (908) 665-0770 www.totalhealthnj.com mlilly@totalhealthnj.com Megan Lilly - Marketing Director
The Lewis-Chester Group 119 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901-2898 (908) 273-6100 www.lewischester.com insure@lewischester.com L. William Frankel - Pres, Insurance Services
The Meat House 321 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 228-5960 www.themeathouse.com summit.nj@themeathouse.com Jennifer Bane
Weichert Realtors- Summit 474 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-1200 www.Weichert.com rbarone@weichertrealtors.net Diane Gelfand - Office Manager
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts 60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 790-0700 www.whartonarts.org susan.peterson@whartonarts.org Susan Peterson - Director of Operations
Union County College 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford NJ 07016 (908) 709-7501 www.ucc.edu jaime.segal@ucc.edu Jaime Segal - Executive Director
The Hub Murray Hill by BW Premier Collection 535 Central Ave., Providence NJ 07974 (908) 665-9200 www.thehubmurrayhill.com kristina.bischof@ghmproperties.com Kristina Bischof - Sales Manager
WashClub Laundry 901 Mountain Ave., Unit 2b Springfield NJ 07081 (888) 970-9588 www.washclublaundry.com jackie@washclublaundry.com Jackie Laguardia - President
TLC Computer Services 160 Timber Drive Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (877) 926-8852 www.wanttlc.com info@wanttlc.com Marty Stark - President
Township of Berkeley Heights 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-2700 www.berkeleyheightstwp.com lviana@bhtwp.com Liza Viana - Township Administrator
The Grand Summit Hotel 570 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-3000 www.grandsummit.com kvaldez@grandsummit.com Katy Valdez - Sales Manager
Vivid Stage Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 514-9654 www.vividstage.org info@vividstage.org Laura Ekstrand - Artistic Director
Virtue Tile & Design 160 Broad Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-6936 www.virtuetile.com riley@virtuetile.com Riley Ingersoll Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 273-9121 www.artcenternj.org mcohn@artcenternj.org Melanie Cohn - Executive Director
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Winberie's Restaurant and Bar 2 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-4224 www.summit.winberies.com tmckenna@winberies.com Teresa McKenna Window Tailors 297 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 (908) 464-0644 windowtailors@aol.com Marie Marzarella - President Woodward Properties, REALTORS 99 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 (908) 598-0155 www.woodwardhomes.com wp@woodwardhomes.com Robert Lubeck - Vice President/Broker-Sales Associate You Can Be Found 330 Mounts Corner Dr. #218 Freehold NJ 07728 (732) 462-6019 www.youcanbefound.com jeremy@youcanbefound.com Jeremy Skillings - President Your Kid's Urgent Care 1286 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 420-5091 www.yourkidsurgentcare.com ssilva@yourkidsurgentcare.com Stacey Silva - Owner Zadie's Nurturing Den 1 Walnut Street Summit NJ 07901 (908) 277-8584 www.zadiesden.com Tameka Johnson-Bodden - Director ZenBusiness 5511 Parkcrest Dr. Suite 103 Austin TX 78731 (512) 814-6420 www.zenbusiness.com/new-jersey-llc/ outreach@zenbusiness.com Ross Buhrdorf
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Undoubtedly, everyone is aware of the ongoing motor vehicle thefts in our neighborhoods and throughout the State of New Jersey. Combatting professional vehicle theft is a complex problem that will require a coordinated effort among members of our community and the Summit Police Department, as well as neighboring municipalities, county, state and federal agencies. On Jan. 24, mayors and police chiefs from Millburn, New Providence, Chatham Borough and Township, Springfield, Westfield and Summit held a video conference to share our challenges in preventing motor vehicle theft. Without exception, each area police department has increased patrols, identified high-theft areas in each community and gathered extensive data on operating patterns of criminals. We discussed the importance of intelligence-based
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actions and how license plate reader technology at community entry and exit points, and on police vehicles is, essential. The group plans to meet again in February.
The Township’s OEM (Office of Emergency Management) team has been submitting reimbursable expenses to FEMA for work done to clean up after Hurricane Ida. The Township Council will be considering an ordinance with all the capital work to be done to repair infrastructure damage from the storm.
While we certainly agree that local law enforcement agencies must shoulder the largest burden in dealing with auto theft, there is no doubt among local leaders that professional thieves benefit from numerous opportunities automobile owners create. The message is clear: Lock vehicles and remove keys every time you park.
We are in budget season. Our CFO and administrator continue to meet with department heads to put together this year’s proposed operating and capital budget for council consideration. We are also discussing with council how to improve the budget process and put into place an effective, informative process that can be followed forward the future.
Summit Common Council and I are working closely with the Summit Police Department to ensure the voices of our neighbors are heard in Summit and throughout the State of New Jersey. I ask you to partner with us.
Lively discussions have occurred around the topic of enhancing the Sherman Avenue corridor. Sherman has the potential to be greatly improved as a pedestrian thoroughfare and as a more attractive strip for businesses with a connectivity to one of our crown jewels, Peppertown Park. The township anticipates that improvements will attract more businesses to the area.
Stay safe, be well and I hope to see you around town.
The township also completed most of the work for the AARP grant we received to make some of our trail networks more senior- and pedestrian-friendly. There are now four new wooden kiosks -- at Snyder and Passaic Park, the YMCA and Lower Columbia Park -- that
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feature beautiful large new trail maps. As we know, recreation and economic development go hand-in-hand. Last year, the township was awarded a $243,000 grant to help pay for equipment and technology needed to move to County Dispatch. As we submit reimbursement reports to draw down on that grant, we are applying again this year for the remainder of those costs. These grant funds assist our police, fire and rescue squad. Our planner and I met with NJ Transit to request an expanded bus line and/or train service in advance of FiServe moving 1,500 jobs into Berkeley Heights in 2022. Likewise, we made them aware of the redevelopment anticipated for this year and next, as well as the Connell build-out in the next few years. We will have on-going dialogue with NJT to update our transit needs for the future. Finally, I echo the concerns of my colleagues from New Providence and Summit. Please your lock vehicles and remove keys every time you park. When it comes to vehicle thefts, we suffer from a small-town mentality that while we do live in safe, wonderful communities, it does not preclude us or protect us from car thieves. We leave ourselves vulnerable by not locking our vehicles regardless whether the vehicle is in your driveway or in your garage. This is a reminder that we all need heighten awareness to the issue of auto theft and should practice vigilance to remain protected. Angie D. Devanney Mayor Berkeley Heights
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inter is in full swing here in New Providence. Our department heads and administration are busy planning and preparing budgets, and are working on securing grants for the upcoming year. Projects are happening throughout the borough, including utility companies coming in to upgrade our infrastructure. Please expect periodic road closures and disruptions while this important work progresses.
One of our priorities this year is to address traffic and pedestrian safety. The Traffic Division has been developing a borough-wide traffic and safety plan to identify potential traffic management and implement calming measures and strategies to enhance safety, accessibility and mobility around New Providence. The New Providence Police Department has also begun a One Street a Week Traffic Enforcement Campaign. The purpose of this program is to coordinate education and enforcement efforts on one borough street each week with the goal of reducing speeding and other dangerous traffic violations through an established and ongoing police presence. Please remind family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to drive with care, and we remind everyone not to speed through New Providence! The borough is also coordinating with neighboring communities to address car thefts. We remind everyone to please keep vehicles locked, and be sure your key fob is not left in your vehicle. Thank you also to our emergency management team – police, fire and EMS -- for taking such great care of us and helping to keep us all safe. Thank you to the Regional Board of Health
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and especially to our borough nurse for their hard work ensuring our community safety. We also thank all our healthcare providers, essential workers and everyone affected and on the forefront of this pandemic for their good service protecting us. We mourn our lost, and will continue to keep them, all our afflicted and their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers while continuing to do all we can to help protect our community. We would also like to acknowledge and thank our incredible borough staff and employees, who have continually gone above and beyond taking care of all our day-to-day operations, providing excellent service without disruption during these challenging times. Our Recreation Department has also continued to provide an abundance of new and innovative activities for all ages to help keep our community active and engaged. All are truly to be commended. We cannot stress strongly enough the importance of shopping local and supporting our small businesses who continually support our community. Please shop New Providence! Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year ahead! Mayor Al Morgan New Providence
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EET OUR MERCHANTS!
These pages are dedicated to connect the community with the heart of our commerce, our merchants! Get to know them, their thoughts and their business here, then go visit them and check out their offerings- they’d love to see you and mention you saw them here!
Come visit us at our new Summit location on the 2nd floor of 426 Springfield Avenue above Marigolds.
GL SENIORS CAN APPLY FOR NEW TOM BARTON SCHOLARSHIP The Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission/Berkeley Heights Recreation Department recently announced creation of The Tom Barton Scholarship Fund. Mr. Barton, who served as the township’s recreation director for 18 years, died on Dec. 5, 2021, after battling cancer. Officials at the Recreation Commission/Recreation Department said they wanted to do something that would ensure Mr. Barton’s legacy, and wanted it to be meaningful to his family - wife JoAnne and daughters Andrea and Allison - as well as the countless community members whose lives Mr. Barton touched. “Holding true to the values and general good nature of Tom Barton, we worked with GLHS and developed a scholarship that will go to a graduating senior at GLHS each year,” township officials noted. “The criteria of the scholarship is based around recreation participation in Berkeley Heights/Mountainside and what the student’s recreation participation has meant to that student growing up over the years.” The officials continued, “We want the scholarship to be impactful to the recipient, but also something the Township of Berkeley Heights and the community, children and seniors who Tom interacted with daily would feel positive about contributing to. We all take great pride in saying we are from Berkeley Heights/Mountainside, and we are hoping some of this pride will expand into a donation to the legacy of Tom through the Tom Barton Scholarship Fund. Tom had friends and relationships in recreation throughout the state, county and surrounding local towns, and participated actively as an officer in the NJRPA (New Jersey Recreation & Parks Association). He is missed by all.” To learn how to make a donation, visit friendsofbhrec.com/tom-barton-scholarship.
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Sweets to Crave, which specializes in floral bouquets, including forever roses and chocolate-dipped treat arrangements, opened at 73 Summit Ave. on Feb. 5. Owner Laleta Teajman said, “We are a one-of-a-kind shop where you can find unique gifts that will make someone say, ‘Wow!’ This is a vision that has finally come to reality, and we are so happy to open our doors here in the city of Summit.” Reach Ms. Teajman by calling 609-630-0005.
Gathered last week to celebrate the grand opening of Sweets to Crave in Summit were, from left, Suburban Chambers of Commerce executive board members May Friedel and Joe Eberle, shop owner Laleta Teajman, Nancy Adams and Bob Conway of Summit Downtown, Inc., and Karen Fern Hadley, executive director of the Suburban Chambers of Commerce.
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he Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, opens its 2022 Notable Garden Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. with Louis Bauer, recently-retired as director of horticulture at Wave Hill in the Bronx. Mr. Bauer began at Wave Hill as a gardener in 1994. Ten years later he oversaw renovation of Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills, then returned to Wave Hill just before the institution marked its 50th year in 2014. All are welcome to hear Mr. Bauer share stories drawn from experiences that eventually led to him to serve at the horticultural helm of a world-renowned public garden. Light refreshments will be served. Mr. Bauer is the first in a series of “Notable Garden Speakers” featured at the arboretum this year. Randi Eckel of Toadshade Wildflower Farm will be next, on Thursday, April 28, highlighting the role of native plants in landscape design. The speaker series takes place in the historic Wisner House on site at the ReevesReed Arboretum, as well as virtually. The cost for RRA members is $10, $25 for others. To register, visit reeves-reedarboretum.org or call 908-272-8787, x1920. With its grounds open to the public seven days a week, the arboretum is listed on both the National and New Jersey registers of historic places, and its mission is to engage, educate and enrich the public through both horticulture and environmental education and the care and utilization of the gardens and estate, which was formerly a private home.
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HE CONNECTION WILL REIMBURSE ENROLLEES THE COST OF THE RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE (A VALUE OF MORE THAN $300) AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND A COMMITMENT TO WORK 10 HOURS A WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
This benefit applies to first time certifications or for those whose certifications expired. Students must be at least 15 and able to pass the pre-course swimming skills test, which consists of:
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Start in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed
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TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/ lifeguarding/lifeguard-training. Under the “Find a Class” option, select “Lifeguarding” and enter the area you would like to take the class. Look for the options for “Lifeguarding” (all in-person format – 25 hours, 20 minutes) or “Lifeguarding-BL” (Blended Learning, which is 19.5 hours in person, 7.5 hours online). Click the “Sign Me Up” tab next to the class you would like to attend and follow the prompts to register (do not choose
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Lifeguard Review, Lifeguard Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor Trainer). Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/AED, valid for two years. The Connection’s current lifeguard needs are weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Compensation starts at $13/hour. Employee benefits include paid sick leave after four months, 401(k), free parking, and membership discounts offered to staff and their families, including access to the fitness facility and pool, as well as adult and children’s classes. For those who don’t have the time to commit to earning lifeguard certification, The Connection has part-time positions available for group swim instructors. Training is available. The current instructor needs are weekdays 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.
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J Sharing Network, the New Providence-based, federally-designated non-profit responsible for the recovery of organ and tissue donation in the state, announced the number of organ donors in a single year reached an all-time high as 233 individuals in New Jersey gave the gift of life in 2021. “We owe this achievement, first and foremost, to our donor heroes, who generously gave the gift of life, as well as their supportive families,” said Joseph S. Roth, president and chief executive officer of NJ Sharing Network. “We are also deeply grateful for the extraordinary efforts of our team members and healthcare partners who work around the clock to help power our life-saving mission.” In 2021, 599 organs were transplanted thanks to donors in New Jersey, including 322 kidneys, 151 livers (new record for liver recoveries), 57 hearts, 49 lungs and 20 pancreases. In addition, 42,112 eye and tissue donations healed and enhanced the quality of life for those in need. Tissue donations include corneas, heart valves, skin grafts, bone grafts, ligaments and tendons. One organ donor can save
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eight lives, according to NJ Sharing staff, and one tissue donor can enhance the lives of more than 75 people. New Jerseyans may register at NJSharingNetwork.org, through the iPhone Health App or in person at any Motor Vehicle Agency According to United Network for Organ Sharing, nearly 4,000 people in New Jersey are on the organ transplant waiting list, and one person dies every three days waiting for a transplant. However, the generosity of those in the Garden State is providing hope for the future, according to Carolyn M. Welsh, chief operating officer at NJ Sharing Network. “Strong support for donation in New Jersey’s diverse communities has been achieved thanks to education and outreach efforts as well as expanded ways to register as an organ and tissue donor,” said Ms. Welsh. “Our dedicated team of professionals is fortunate to be supported by a range of community volunteers and partners who are committed to help save lives and improve the health and well-being of our neighbors.”
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hile it may already feel in February like it’s been winter forever, there are weeks of potential cold weather, frozen precipitation and dangerous driving yet to come. Emergency response workers in New Providence have compiled a list they are calling “Be Prepared for an Emergency,” and are asking all local residents to heed their advice:
CREATE AN EMERGENCY PLAN. Keep abreast of potential weather disasters headed to the region, and register to receive SMART 911 Alert messages at newprov.org. Put your plan down on paper and practice it once a month with the members of your household. As part of your preparation, designate an emergency meeting place in case you are separated from family members. Remember that children may be in school during the emergency. Once you have devised a plan, be sure to post it in your home so that all family members can refer to it easily.
PREPARE A DISASTER SURVIVAL KIT The next time a crisis strikes, there may not be much time to act. Whether the emergency is a power outage, winter storm, fire, hurricane, flood or thunderstorm, the best thing to do is to prepare now. Include special provisions for children and for any disabled family members
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MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE DISASTER KIT UPDATED To help you get started, emergency response workers suggest contents that includes flashlights, a battery-operated or crank radio, extra fresh batteries, bottled water (1 gallon per day per person, and enough for three days), sanitation supplies (bleach, etc.), a three-day supply of canned goods and other non-perishable food items, a manual can opener, candles and matches in a waterproof container, a first aid kit and prescription medications, extra pet supplies and any necessary special items for infants, the elderly or disabled family members.
TEST YOUR SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, AND CHANGE THE BATTERIES REGULARLY. In addition, borough residents are encouraged to register disabled family members with the New Providence Police Department by reaching out to Susan DeLuise 908-665-1111.
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