The Collection Magazine, Harvest Edition 2022, a publication of The Suburban Chamber of Commerce

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 Patricia E. Meola , Contributing Editor

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IFyou are 25 or older, you can stop in anytime our office is open and rent one of our six rental cars.We have Honda,Volkswagen,Hyundai, Infiniti and Ford options.All of our four-door sedans seat five passengers comfortably. We have been in the rental car business since 2005.

Our vehicles typically rent for $69.95/day, with 100 free miles included. We ask that the cars not be taken out of state, but they can be rented for up to a month at a time. The convenience of renting a car from the same place where your car is being serviced is unparalleled. We are here for you when you need us most. Please call for details on our rental options, 908-464-7277.

NP Fuel was originally an Exxon station that opened in 1967. NP Fuel took over the station in 1995 and bought out Exxon in 2005. This station has a lot of history, but it’s so much more than just a local place to fill up your vehicle. We have a full staff of mechanics during the week, utilizing the three hydraulic lifts in our bays. We have the equipment and know-how to assess all of your car/van/truck’s needs.

And don’t forget, we are your first stop for a convenient rental car pick up and drop off! Come visit NP Fuel at 50 South St. in New Providence.

Don Murphy and Staff

For the 56th consecutive year, the Santa Claus Shop will open for invited area residents to enjoy complimentary holiday shopping. The shop serves more than 400 low-income families and senior citizens from Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights and other local communities.

Families will be offered shopping hours during the first week of December.

The shop is chaired by Summit residents Sarah Fitzsimmons, Kristen Goldman, Kiera Mathey and Katie Mucci, and co-chaired by Elizabeth Somerlot, Katie Orr, Alison MacMillan and Michelle Kalmanson. The Santa Claus Shop exists solely on donations and volunteers. With monetary donations from area residents, local organizations and businesses, the shop’s volunteers purchase gifts that allow less fortunate neighbors to experience the joy of holiday giving without financial burden.

Checks can be made payable to SHIP, with Santa Claus Shop noted on the memo line, and mailed to the Santa Claus Shop, PO Box 119, Summit 07902. The ability to make an online donation is available at summitsantaclausshop.com.

For details or to get involved, visit the website or follow on Facebook at Santa Claus Shop - Summit, NJ and Instagram@santa_claus_shop_summit

PREPPING FOR SANTA’S ARRIVAL --The lead organizers of this year’s Santa Claus Shop are, from left, Summit residents Katie Mucci, Kristen Goldman, Kiera Mathey, and Sarah Fitzsimmons.

At that time some of these folks began gravitating towards the idea of starting a service organization. A few had sprung up over the preceding several decades. One in particular caught their fancy – Rotary!

The Summit men (yes, they were all men, but that changed, eventually) asked Rotary how to organize and establish a Club, and on 22 October 1922, The Summit Rotary was born. There were twenty-five members and they held an inaugural dinner at, where else, the Canoe Brook Country Club.

We met at many places over the years including the YMCA, the old New Hampshire house, several different banks, the old Squire restaurant and for roughly four decades, the Grand Summit Hotel, and now, at Christ Church. In 1972, the Summit Rotary Club opened our doors to our neighboring town and became the Summit/New Providence Rotary. If it was Monday, it was Rotary.

Along the way, we began to do what we were designed to do –service to the community. Indeed, Rotary’s motto is simply, “Service Above Self.”

In 1926 we started what is today our signature success, The Scholarship Program. The first recipient was a young senior from Summit High School, Philip Dean. Mr. Dean received $100 and matriculated at Colgate. Thirty years later, Philip Dean became Mayor of Summit. Inflation adjusted we have provided deserving students with over two million dollars of financial aid towards their higher education.

While we are proud of our scholarships, we have done a lot more. Through Rotary International, our governing body, we have fully participated in RI’s extraordinary effort to eliminate polio. About twenty years ago we began participating in something we call the Dictionary Project. This effort supplies specially designed

dictionaries to every third grader in the Summit and New Providence school districts.

Also, around twenty years ago we undertook a major international project. One of our members, Augustine “Gus” Pushparaj, came from a small and poor village in southern India. Gus wanted to help a local religious group build a new school in his home village. He rallied the Rotarians who raised money which the Rotary District and Rotary International supplemented and the facility was built. Just prior to his passing, Gus was working on a project to build a new library for the school. Gus’ wife, Dr. Neela Pushparaj, finished the project in the spring of this year thanks to a $20,000 grant to outfit and furnish the new building.

Along the way we have engaged in many other civic projects some of which include holding a bike safety program, volunteering at other community services programs such as sponsoring the Interact Club for High School Students, Meals on Wheels, Spend-A-Day at SAGE, work at the Community Food Bank, Bingo nights at the Lyons VA, sponsoring the school systems Red Ribbon winners as well as many of their parents and teachers at a special luncheon and providing a special scholarship for the Student/Partner Alliance, along with many many more.

But we’re not done. There’s lots on the drawing board, but there’s not enough room to tell the full story. We have done a lot to be proud of in the past one hundred years, but we’re not looking back, there is always more to be done and hopefully, Rotary will be there to provide

On Saturday, October 22 members and friends of the Rotary Club of Summit and New Providence will gather at Canoe Brook Country Club to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the organizations founding in Summit. It all began after the first world war, Summit was starting to develop into a suburban commercial center.

Service Above Self.

Note:ThisessaywassubmittedbymembresoftheSummitNewProvidenceRotary Club.

Celebrating Rotary’s 75th Anniversary

The Rotary Board (circa 1990) in Action! — (l-r) Mike Kelly, Fred Schneider, Ed Bien, Bob Davies, Bob Bernstein, Cheryl Delgado and Norm Rauscher

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 NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

Nonprofit organizations are an important part of life in our area. The Collection is proud to present the following pull out directory of non profit organizations. We do our best to try and update these every summer, but if we missed an organization or don’t have your information 100% correct, please let us know via email to info@suburbanchambers.org

Thanks to our sponsors who help cover the printing costs. Please feel free to pull out this 8 page section and use it all year long!

KAREN FERN HADLEY , Executive Director

Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Publisher: The Collection Magazine

AAUW / Summit College Club Branch

P.O. Box 273 Summit NJ 07902-0273

Anita Meritt Branch President 973-216-5243 anita.meritt@gmail.com summit-nj.aauw.net

Organization Purpose: Promotes equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy & research.

Allen Roberts School PTA 80 Jones Drive New Providence NJ 07974

Amy Lepre President 908-464-4707 amylepre@hotmail.com awrpta.org

Organization Purpose: PTA-School activities patriotism, community service

Amazing Feet Running Club

Peter Tonno President amazingfeetrc@gmail.com www.amazingfeetrc.com

Organization Purpose: Promote & Support Running Activities

American Legion Post #322 P.O. Box 757 Summit NJ 07901

Henry Bassman Commander 908-522-8700 hbassman@comcast.net www.post322.org

Organization Purpose: Wartime Veterans in service to America.

Arc of Union County, The 70 Diamond Rd., Springfield NJ 07081

Frank X. Caragher Executive Director 973-315-0000 info@arcunion.org www.arcunion.org

Organization Purpose: Support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Area Baby Center, Christ Child Society

P.O. Box 125 Summit NJ 07902

Christine Murray 908-656-8842 ccssummit@gmail.com christchildsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Providing basic necessities, such as diapers and toiletries to babies from underpriviledged families in the local community.

Atlantic Visiting Nurse

465 South Street, Suite 100 Morristown NJ 07960

Christie Ponessa, BSN, RN  Assistant Manager 973-379-8400 Christie.Ponessa@atlantichealth.org atlantichealth.org/morristown/our+services/home+care

Organization Purpose: Home care& Hospice services, visiting nurses, rehab therapists, end of life care & adult day center.

Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

4 Waldron Avenue, Summit NJ 07901

Brian David Administrator 908-273-3245 administrator@summitbeacon.org summitbeacon.org

Organization Purpose: Open-ended quest for meaning in life

Berkeley Heights Board of Education

345 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Melissa Varley Superintendent 908-464-1718 mvarley@bhpsnj.org bhpsnj.org

Organization Purpose: Oversee the BH Public Schools

Berkeley Heights Branch YMCA

550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Tiffany Escott Branch Executive 908-464-8373 tiffany.escott@thesay.org thesay.org/locations/berkeley-heights-ymca

Organization Purpose: Adult/Children's Classes, Child Care; Fitness Center

Berkeley Heights Democratic Committee

59 Conell Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

George Devanney President 908-403-8550 george@keywoodstrategies.com  bhbettertogether.com

Organization Purpose: The Berkeley Heights Democratic Committee is fighting for open, balanced government that listens and learns from our community.

Berkeley Heights Municipal Court 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Macrina Carra Municipal Court Administrator 908-665-1454 nj-municipal-courts.com/getCourt.php?id=1

Organization Purpose: Municipal Court

Berkeley Heights P.A.L. 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Joseph Graziano President info@bhpal.org berkeleyheightstwp.com

Organization Purpose: Provides youth sports programs

Berkeley Heights Planning Board

29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Connie Valenti Secretary 908-464-2700x2124 cvalenti@bhtwp.com berkeleyheightstwp.com

Organization Purpose: Oversee development planning for BH

Berkeley Heights Police Dept. 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Jason Massimino Chief of Police 908-464-1111 jmassimino@bhpolice.org bhpolice.org

Organization Purpose: Public Safety

Berkeley Heights Public Library 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Stephanie Bakos Library Director 908-608-8603 reference@bhplnj.org bhplnj.org

Organization Purpose: Public Library

Berkeley Heights Public Library Foundation 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Lavinia Boxill President 908-608-8603 foundation@bhplnj.org bhplfoundation.blogspot.com

Organization Purpose: Support Public Library

Berkeley Heights Rotary Club

PO Box 2 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Mike DelDuca President 908-803-5747 berkeleyheightsrotaryclub@gmail.com bhrotary.com

Organization Purpose: a group of civic-minded proffessionals, business-people & business owners working to help our community.

Berkeley Heights Social Services Board

29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Michael Carlin Social Services Director 908-508-9591 pubinfo@ucnj.org ucnj.org/departments/human-services/office-for-the-disabled/medicaid/

Organization Purpose: Welfare/social service/emergency assistance

Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Company #1 PO Box 204 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Chris Schaumberg President 908-464-0800 cschaumberg@berkeleyheightsfire.com www.berkeleyheightsfire.com

Organization Purpose: Fire Dept

Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad 378 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Nate Lee President 908-464-1141 membership@bhvrs.org bhvrs.org

Organization Purpose: First Aid/Emergency care to sick/injured

Berkeley Heights, Township of 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Ana Minkoff Township Clerk 908-464-2700 aminkoff@bhtwp.com berkeleyheights.gov

Organization Purpose: Municipal Government.

Boy Scout Troop 1

St. Andrews Episcopal Church New Providence NJ 07974 Jack Flood ASM 908-227-4945 BSATroop1NP@gmail.com facebook.com/groups/203703712993341

Organization Purpose: Local Boy Scout Troop, grades 5-12.

Boy Scout Troop 368

Mountain-Park School Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Margaret Gleeson Troop Committee Chair 908-286-1118 mgleeson121@verizon.net bhtroop368.com

Organization Purpose: The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the scout oath and law.

Boy Scout Troop 63

New Providence Presbyterian Church New Providence NJ 07974

Chad Clausen Scoutmaster 908-216-5714 chadclausen@yahoo.com

Organization Purpose: The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the scout oath and law.

Boy Scout Troop 67

St Teresa's Church, Memorial Hall Summit NJ 07901

John Stewart Scoutmaster jastew@gmail.com sites.google.com/yahoo.com/troop67online

Organization Purpose: The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the scout oath and law.

Boy Scouts of America-Patriots' Path Council

1 Saddle Road Cedar Knolls NJ 07927

Marc Andreo Council Operations 973-765-9322

Marc.Andreo@scouting.org ppcbsa.org

Organization Purpose: The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the scout oath and law.

Boy Scouts Troop 68

Berkeley Heights NJ

Michael Koubek Committee Chair 908-346-1117

MichaelKoubek.BH68@troopmaster.email facebook.com/BHTroop68

Organization Purpose: The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the scout oath and law

Brayton School PTO

89 Tulip St., Summit NJ 07901

908-273-1276 summit.k12.nj.us/schools/brayton

Organization Purpose: A diverse group of parents, guardians, teachers and administrators dedicated to our children’s well being.

Bridges Outreach, Inc.

120 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Richard Uniacke President 908-273-0176 info@BridgesOutreach.org bridgesoutreach.org

Organization Purpose: Bridges ends homelessness through volunteer-driven outreach and individual case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. We form relationships with those experiencing homelessness while meeting their most urgent needs.

Brooke Healey Foundation

PO Box 981 New Providence NJ 07974

Steve Healey 908-377-1414

Steve@brookehealey.com brookehealey.com

Organization Purpose: Fundraising and programs to help families dealing with pediatric cancer and supporting targeted research.

Calvary Episcopal Church

31 Woodland Ave., Summit NJ 07901

The Rev. Michel Belt Interim Rector 908-277-1814 info@calvarysummit.org calvarysummit.org

Organization Purpose: Worship,welcome & outreach in the Episcopal tradition

CASA of Union County

1143 E. Jersey St 2nd Floor Elizabeth NJ 07201

Chanel Dupree 908-293-8135 cdupree@casaofunioncounty.org casaofunioncounty.org

Organization Purpose: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Union County recruits, trains, supervises and supports community volunteers to advocate for abused, neglected and abandoned children placed in foster homes or residential facilities.

Central Presbyterian Church

70 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901

Rev. Donald Steele Sr. Pastor 908-273-0441 info@centralpres.org Centralpres.org

Organization Purpose: Religious services and service to the community.

Chatham Summit Quaker Meeting

158 Southern Blvd., Chatham NJ 07928

Connie Adams Clerk 973-635-2161 info@chathamquakers.org chathamquakers.org

Organization Purpose: The Religious Society of Friends. All Welcome.

Christ Child Society of Summi PO Box 125 Summit NJ 07902

Christine Murray President 908-902-3555 ccssummit@gmail.com christchildsummit.org

Organization Purpose: A non-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving children in need in our community.

Christ Church of Summit 561 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Rev. Dr. Chuck Rush, PhD. Sr.Minister 908-273-5549 brenda@ccsnj.org ChristChurchSummit.org

Organization Purpose: Religion Faith seeking understanding

Church of the Little Flower 290 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Dan Grossano Pastoral Associate 908-464-1585 pastoral110.lf@gmail.com lfbhnj.org

Organization Purpose: Roman Catholic Church

CivicStory PO Box 76 Summit NJ 07902

Susan Haig Founder and Publisher 908-273-8699 editor@civicstory.org  civicstory.org

Organization Purpose: Cultural news site & short videos highlighting creativecivic growth in New Jersey.

Clan Currie Society, The PO Box 541 Summit NJ 07902

Robert Currie President 908-858-6357 clancurrie@mail.com facebook.com/ClanCurrieSociety www.pipesofchristmas.com

Organization Purpose: preserves and promotes Scottish history and culture. Their event fundraiser,The Pipes of Christmas, has been held in Summit since 1999. Proceeds supports Fine Arts scholarships.

Community Service Association of New Providence

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Thomas Montrone President 908-665-8254 csanewprovidence@gmail.com csanewprovidence.org

Organization Purpose: Established in 1954, The CSA of NP provides temporary assistance to New Providence residents with financial needs while respecting their dignity and anonymity. This could mean helping a family with medical bills, paying utility bills or rent, clothing assistance, transportation, and more.

Connection, The 79 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901

Wendy Graeb Exec. Director 908-273-4242 info@theconnectiononline.org  theconnectiononline.org

Organization Purpose: The Connection has something for everyone. Over 144 affordable programs for men, women, and children.

Continuo Arts

290 Springfield Ave., Westfield NJ 07090

Candace Wicke 908-264-5324 info@continuoarts.com continuoarts.com

Daughters of American Revolution Beacon Fire Chapter

14 Fernwood Road Summit NJ 07901 908-803-0187 BeaconFireDAR@gmail.com rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njdar/beaconfire/chapter.html

Organization Purpose: Preserve History, Provide Education, and Promote Patriotism

Daughters of the British Empire 394 Mountain Ave., Township of Washington NJ 07676

Carol Handy President 201-768-0997 dbeinnj@gmail.com dbeinnj.org

Organization Purpose: The mission of the DBE is to bring together women in friendship, for charitable, cultural and educational purposes.

DeCorso Community Center, home of the New Providence Senior Citizens Club 15 East 4th St., New Providence NJ 07974

Michelle Zack Coordinator 908-665-0046 decorsocenter@newprov.us newprov.org/seniors

Organization Purpose: Social, Recreational, Educational, Exercise, & Health Services for all residents age 55 "and beyond"!

East Summit Association 17 Stiles Road Summit NJ 07902

John DeSocio Treasurer 908-656-1327 jdesocio1432@comcast.net EastSummit.org

Organization Purpose: To improve the quality of life of those that live in East Summit

Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge 1246 40 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901

Rick Wolffe Exhalted Ruler 908-522-9640 secretary@summitelks1246.org summitelks1246.org

Organization Purpose: Fraternal organization dedicated to service to our community and charitable work in serving our community.

Empowering Kids Organization  (EKO) 107 West End. Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Paola Acosta Co-Founder 908-514-0337 info@ekorg.us empoweringkidsorg.us

Organization Purpose: Creating strategies and programs for underprivileged kids and their families to have access to equal opportunities in education.

Enright Melanoma Foundation info@smg-foundation.org enrightmelanomafoundation.org

Organization Purpose: Doctor led nonprofit with mission to raise sun safety awareness and to help prevent melanoma through education and early detection.  Offers free online sun safety education programs for ages 5+ at www.ApplyCoverEnjoy.org

Fair Tax

38 Fairview Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Jim Bennett 908-578-4975 Jim.Bennett@FAIRtax.Org fairtax.org

Organization Purpose: To educate the public about the advantages of consumption taxation over income taxation

Faith Lutheran Church of New Providence 524 South St., New Providence NJ 07974 Rev Jane McCready Pastor 908-464-5177 family.faith@verizon.net famfaith.org

Organization Purpose: A worshiping and serving community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Family Promise 71 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Shari Competiello Chief of Staff 908-273-1100 info@familypromise.org familypromise.org

Organization Purpose: Helping families at risk of homelessness achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

First Church of Christ, Scientist 292 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Barbara F. Mullin Clerk 908-273-1820 summitcschurch@gmail.com christianscienceinsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Religious Services.

Fortnightly Club of Summit, The 214 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Lorraine Bowyer Vice President 908-930-0537 fortnightlyclubtwinmaples@gmail.com fortnightlyclub.org,  www.twinmaplessummit.org

Organization Purpose: The Fortnightly Club of Summit is a women’s group dedicated to scholarship, volunteerism, fundraising, community service and outreach.

Fountain Baptist Church 116 Glenside Ave., Summit NJ 07901

The Rev. J. Michael Sanders Pastor 908-273-1199 mail@fountainbaptist.org fountainbaptist.org

Organization Purpose: Religious Services.

Franklin School PTO of Summit 136 Blackburn Rd., Summit NJ 07901 908-277-2613 Franklinschoolptosummit@gmail.com franklinparents.com Organization Purpose: Lauren Farbman Parent Teacher Organization

Friends of the Summit Free Public Library 75 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901 908-273-0350 sfplfriends.org@gmail.com summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org

Organization Purpose: Lauren Farbman Raise funds to support library programs and services not covered by the municipal budget.

Friends of the Summit Public Library 75 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901 908-273-0350 sfplfriends.org@gmail.com summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org

Organization Purpose: raise funds to support library programs and services not covered by the municipal budget.

Fun French For Free Wiechert Realtors, 474 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Bob Valasquez President 908-380-3502 bvbonjour05@hotmail.com

Furniture Assist, Inc 24 Commerce Street Springfield NJ 07081 973-868-6007 info@furnitureassist.com furnitureassist.com

Organization Purpose: An all volunteer non-profit organization who receives items from those who have items they no longer need and provides them free to families in need who are referred by over 100 social service agencies in the area.

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, Inc. 120 Valley Rd., Montclair NJ 07042

Wendy Beckerman Director, Office of the CEO 908-515-4400 girlscouts@gshnj.org gshnj.org

Organization Purpose: To build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts of New Providence Shannan Arnold SUM New Providence 908-515-4400 girlscouts@gshnj.org scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=28533

Organization Purpose: To build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts of Summit- Service Unit #49 Summit NJ 07901

Alyssa Wolfe Service Unit Manager su049summitnj@gmail.com facebook.com/SU49SummitNJ

Organization Purpose: Girl Scouts of Summit believes in building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Good Grief

38 Elm Street Morristown 07960

Joseph Primo CEO 908-522-1999 joseph@good-grief.org good-grief.org

Organization Purpose: Good Grief's mission is to provide unlimited and free support to children, teens, young adults, and families after the death of a mother, father, sister, or brother through peer support programs, education, and advocacy.

Gov. Livingston Band Parents Organization

175 Watchung Blvd., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 glhighlanderband.wordpress.com

Organization Purpose: Moral and financial support to band members.

Gov. Livingston HS PTO

175 Watchung Blvd., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-3100 bhpsnj.org/domain/168

Organization Purpose: Promote school, support teachers/$ projects, Project Graduation event

GRACE

13 DeBary Place Summit NJ 07901

Amanda Block Founder and Director 917-517-3203 info@gracegivingreceiving.org gracegivingreceiving.org

Organization Purpose: To fulfill community needs with community resources either by donation, referral, or empowerment.

Greater Summit Phi Mu Fraternity Alumnae Chapter

Silvina Traba President gsphimualum@gmail.com greatersummit.phimu.org

Organization Purpose: Service fraternity-fundraise for kids/Socialize

Green Party of Union County PO Box 9802 Trenton NJ 08650

Steve Welzer GPNJ Chair 973-625-3352 Chair@gpnj.org gpnj.org

Organization Purpose: Local Green Party for the state

Green Summit NJ Summit NJ 07901

Melissa Spurr 908-279-4310 greensummitnj@gmail.com greensummitnj.org

Organization Purpose: Volunteer group promoting sustainability in Summit

Hickory Tree Chorus

1050 Long Hill Road Stirling NJ 07975

Amy Seid Marketing Chair 908-377-1399 info@hickorytreechorus.org hickorytreechorus.org

Organization Purpose: Women's a cappella chorus.

Highlander Booster Club

c/o Governor Livingston HS, 175 Watchung Blvd., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-3100 highlanderboosterclub@gmail.com bhpsnj.org/domain/169

Organization Purpose: Promote spirit and financial support to student athletes.

Historical Society of Berkeley Heights 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-771-8875 HSofBH@gmail.com sites.google.com/site/hsofbh

Organization Purpose: 18-19th Century House Museum, farmland, buildings

HTTV

70 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901

John Serruto President 908-277-6310  info@httvonline.org httvonline.org

Organization Purpose: The purpose of HTTV is to provide community news, coverage of local events, municipal government meetings, and original programming.

Hughes School PTO

446 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-1717 hughespto@gmail.com bhpsnj.org/Page/2120

Organization Purpose: Parent-Teacher Organization.

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss

244 Sheffield Street Mountainside NJ 07092

Lindsay Cullinan Schambach Executive Director 908-264-3100 info@imaginenj.org imaginenj.org

Organization Purpose: To provide education to the community and free yearround grief support for children age 3-18, their parents/guardians, and young adults 18-30 who are coping with loss due to death or illness.

Inroads to Opportunities

301 Cox Street Roselle NJ 07203

Mark Lasky President/CEO 908-241-7200 ocuc@inroadsto.com inroadsto.org

Organization Purpose: Mental Health/Vocational Rehabilitation Sercices. Light Assembly, Production Business. Empowering individuals with disabilities in their pursuit of independence and attainment of meaningful employment.

Interweave

Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills NJ 07078

Janet Maulbeck Executive Director 908-277-2120 information@interweave.org interweave.org

Organization Purpose: A center for holistic studies

Jefferson School PTO of Summit

110 Ashwood Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Kelly Stanton President 908-273-3807 pto@jeffersonschoolpto.com

Organization Purpose: To enhance the development of students.

Junior League of Summit Inc. 37 DeForest Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Lisa Campbell Office Manager 908-273-7349 office@jlsummit.org jlsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Women promoting voluntarism and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Kent Place School

42 Norwood Ave. P.O. Box 308 Summit NJ 07902

Jennifer Galambos Head of School 908-273-0900 kentplace.org

Organization Purpose: All girls K-12 Independent college prep day school w/ coed Nursery, Pre-K

Knights of Columbus, Summit Council, 783 30 Primrose Drive New Providence NJ 07974

Jack Flood Grand Knight 908-227-4945 jack@npfloods.com facebook.com/kofc783

Organization Purpose: Catholic men's grp./church,community,family,youth, meets monthly at PACA Club

Knights of Columbus, Springfield Council 5560 PO BOX 251 Springfield NJ 07081

Rich Jermak Grand Knight 908-277-3722 thehenster@comcast.net springfieldkofc.org

Organization Purpose: Catholic men's group/church, community, family, youth

League of Women Voters/BH, NP & Summit

P. Black or M. Sincaglia Management Committee lwvbhnps@yahoo.com lwvbhnps.org

Organization Purpose: Nonpartisan political org, encourages voter participation and provides voter information.

Learning Circle, Inc. , The 95 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Kelly McHugh Program Director 908-273-7040 kelly.mchugh@thesay.org www.thesay.org/Summit-ymca-School-Age-Aftercare

Organization Purpose: School age child care

Lincoln-Hubbard School PTO of Summit 52 Woodland Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Trish Murphy Co-President 908-277-1333 trishmurphy15@verizon.net thelionlink.com

Organization Purpose: Parent/Teacher organization

Lions Club of New Providence PO Box 854 New Providence NJ 07974

Ed Morgan President 908-472-7210 info@nplions.org nplions.org

Organization Purpose: Community Service.

Lions Club of Summit PO Box 597 Summit NJ 07902

Peter Twill Past President summitlionsclub.org

Organization Purpose: Service Related to Sight & Welfare Projects

Morris-Union Jointure Commission 340 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Janet Fike Superintendent 908-464-7625 mujc.org

Organization Purpose: Board of Education/Resource for disabled children/ transporation.

Mountain Park School PTO / Berkeley Heights 55 Fairfax Dr., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-1713 bhpsnj.org/mountainpark

Organization Purpose: Enrichment opportunities-students/P.T.O.community

Mountain Ridge Bible Chapel 763 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Douglas E. Tremper Elder 908-464-2678 secretary@mtridge.org mtridge.org

Organization Purpose: To preach/teach Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

PO Box 724 New Providence NJ 07974

Julie Donohue President 908-233-1628 namiunioncounty@yahoo.com NAMI.org/support/affiliates/union

Organization Purpose: Part of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to supporting caretakers/families of a loved one with a mental health illness by offering education, advocacy and support.

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble

315B Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Barbara Carocci Executive Director 908-273-5500 bcarocci@njdte.net njdte.org

Organization Purpose: Pre-Professional training Dance School.

New Jersey Jazz Society

382 Springfield Ave., Suite 217 Summit NJ 07901

Cydney Halpin President 973-229-0543  pres@njjs.org njjs.org

Organization Purpose: NJJS is dedicated to the performance, promotion and preservation of jazz.

New Jersey Youth Symphony

570 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Helen Cha-Pyo Artistic Director 908-771-5544 info@njys.org njys.org

Organization Purpose: NJYS, a program of the Wharton Arts, is committed to providing the highest quality in orchestral and ensemble education in a supportive and inclusive environment to a wide range of students.

New Providence Board of Education 356 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

David M. Miceli, Ed.D. Superintendent 908-464-9050 npsd.k12.nj.us

Organization Purpose: K-12 School District

New Providence Business Community 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Michele Elefante Interim President 908-908-665-1400 x8232 creis@newprov.us newprovbiz.com

Organization Purpose: Community Business Association

New Providence Community Pool PO Box 744 New Providence NJ 07974 908-464-4141 nppool.org

Organization Purpose: Community Pool

New Providence Garden Club 15 East Fourth Street New Providence NJ 07974 npgardenclub.weebly.com

Organization Purpose: To promote interest in gardening

New Providence High School PTSA

35 Pioneer Dr., New Providence NJ 07974

Amy Lepre President 908-464-4700 contact@ nphsptsa.org Nphsptsa.org

Organization Purpose: Promote welfare of children, parents & school

New Providence Historical Society

Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave. New Providence NJ 07974

Rick Anderson Vice-President 908-665-1034 rick243@comcast.net newprovidencehistorical.com

Organization Purpose: Preserve New Providence history & Salt Box Museum, educate public re our history.

New Providence Memorial Library

377 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Lisa Florio Library Director 908-665-0311 florio@newprovidencelibrary.org newprovidencelibrary.org

Organization Purpose: Free Public Library

New Providence P.A.L. PO Box 681 New Providence NJ 07974

Tom Reilly President 908-759-4910 president@newprovidencepal.org nppal.org

Organization Purpose: Sports & activities for boys & girls in area

New Providence Planning Board

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Margaret Koontz Secretary 908-665-1124 mkoontz@newprov.us newprov.org

Organization Purpose: Meet 1st and 2nd Tuesday of Month.

New Providence Police Department

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Chief Anthony Buccelli, Jr. Chief of Police 908-665-1111 newprov.org/police

Organization Purpose: Public Safety

New Providence Presbyterian Church

1307 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Pastor Jeff Lee Senior Pastor 908 -665-0050 office@thecornernj.com thecornernj.com

Organization Purpose: Christ-centered/innovative/evangelical church serving children, teens and adults.

New Providence Recreation

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Allison Smith Community Activities Director 908-464-4430 asmith@newprov.us newprov.org/recreation

Organization Purpose: Recreational programs/community activities

New Providence Rescue Squad

7 Academy St., New Providence NJ 07974

Jessica Short President info@newprovems.us NewProvidenceEMS.org

Organization Purpose: Basic Life Support

New Providence Volunteer Fire Dept.

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Vincent Wycko Fire Chief 908-665-1098 NPFDChief@gmail.com newprovidencefire.org

Organization Purpose: Fire department

New Providence Zoning Board of Adjustment

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Margaret Koontz Secretary 908-665-1124 mkoontz@newprov.us. newprov.org

Organization Purpose: Meet 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

New Providence, Borough of 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Bernadette Cuccaro Borough Administrator 908-665-1400 bcuccaro@newprov.us newprov.org

Organization Purpose: Municipal Government

Newcomers Club/Summit, NP, BH, The PO Box 830 New Providence NJ 07974

Lorraine Dias Sotiriou President info@njnewcomersclub.com njnewcomersclub.com

Organization Purpose: Social activities for newly-arrived residents

NJ GASP, Inc. (Group Against Smoking Pollution)

PO Box 116 Summit NJ 07902

Karen Blumenfeld Executive Director 908-273-9368 info@njgasp.org njgasp.org

Organization Purpose: Smoke-free air:nonsmokers/tobacco-free lives:kids

NJ Sharing Network

691 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Kelly Bonventre Manager of Community Services 908-516-5400 info@njsharingnetwork.org njsharingnetwork.org

Organization Purpose: NJ Sharing Network is the state’s non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant. Visit our website today to register as an organ and tissue donor!

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

44 Blackburn Road Summit NJ 07901

TimothySaburn Head of School 908-522-8110 liz.bussiculo@oakknoll.org oakknoll.org

Organization Purpose: Catholic Ind.Day Sch:K-6Coed,7-12F/Summer Program

Old Guard of the Summit NJ Area PO Box 544 New Providence NJ 07974

Jim Hewitt Membership Chair 908-233-5507 info@summitoldguard.org summitoldguard.org

Organization Purpose: To provide retired business and professional men with informative programs and enjoyable activities that promote personal growth, conversation, and friendship.

Oratory Prep School

425 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Coleen Henry Director of Public Relations 908-273-1084 cmartin@oratoryprep.org oratoryprep.org

Organization Purpose: Boys Catholic Prep School/Grades 7-12

Our House, Inc.

76 Floral Ave., Murray Hill NJ 07974

Michelle DelCorsano CEO 908-464-8008 mdelcorsano@ourhousenj.org ourhousenj.org

Organization Purpose: Private non-profit organization that provides residential, employment and recreational services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Our Lady of Peace Church 111 South St., New Providence NJ 07974 Rev. Francisco Mendonca Pastor 908-464-7600 secretary@olpnp.com olpnp.com

Organization Purpose: Roman Catholic Church

Overlook Foundation 46-48 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Clelia Biamonti Executive Direcctor 908-522-2170 info@overlookfoundation.org overlookfoundation.org

Organization Purpose: To develop, manage, and distribute resources to advance the delivery of high-quality health care by Overlook Medical Center.

Overlook Auxiliary

99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Virginia Cepeda President 908-522-2004 info@oaux.org oaux.org

Organization Purpose: Volunteer/Fundraise for greater Overlook Medical Center community.

Overlook Medical Center 99 Beauvoir Ave., PO Box 220 Summit NJ 07902

Stephanie Schwartz President 908-522-2000 atlantichealth.org/overlook

Organization Purpose: Hospital Health Services & Community Programs

Overlook Medical Center - Community Health 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Raul Cadavid 908-522-2844 Raul.cadavid@atlantichealth.org

Pathways

79 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901

Wendy Graeb Executive Director & CEO 908-273-4242 x154 pathways@theconnectiononline.org theconnectiononline.org/community-service/pathways-2.html

Organization Purpose: Women's cancer resources and support services

Pilgrim Baptist Church of Summit 77 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Rev. Ronald Allen Pastor 908-273-2704 pilgrimbaptist@verizon.net

Organization Purpose: Religious Services.

Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey

196 Speedwell Ave., Morristown NJ 07960

Tristen A. Brooks President 973-539-9580 info@ppgnnj.org ppncsnj.org

Organization Purpose: Women's reproductive health care/education

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

165 Hobart Ave., Summit NJ 07902

Jackie Kondel Executive Director 908-273-8787 j.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org reeves-reedarboretum.org

Organization Purpose: RRA engages, educates and enriches its visitors so that they become better stewards of nature and the environment.

Rotary Club of Summit /New Providence

34 Ridgedale Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Eric Evers President 908-337-9536 info@snprotary.org snprotary.org

Organization Purpose: Community service; Education and Scholarship Programs

Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

40 Watchung Way Berkeley Heights NJ 07902

Josh Bamberger Administrator 908-771-5700 jbamberger@runnellscenter.com runrehab.org

Organization Purpose: Physical Rehab, Nursing Care,Hospice Palliative, Alzheimer. Adult Psych. Care

S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps/Retired Executives)

10 Euclid Ave., Apt 501 Summit NJ 07901

Peter Alexander Managing Partner 908-723-0565 peteralex42@yahoo.com

Organization Purpose: Offers free counseling to area small businesses.

SAGE Eldercare 290 Broad Street Summit NJ 07901 Galina Muller Director of Administration 908-273-5550 contactus@sageeldercare.org sageeldercare.org

Organization Purpose: Eldercare services to help seniors stay at home + support for caregivers.

Salt Brook School PTA 40 Maple St., New Providence NJ 07974 908-464-7100 npsd.k12.nj.us/domain/245

Organization Purpose: Parent Teacher Association

Santa Claus Shop PO Box 119 Summit NJ 07901 santaclausshopsummit@gmail.com summitsantaclausshop.com

Organization Purpose: Each December Santa Claus Shop invites needy families from Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights to holiday shop for their family at no cost. Volunteers shop, solicit and raise funds for SCS.

Senior Citizens of Berkeley Heights Inc. 1089 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Joan Luciano President 908-665-9604 grandmaluciano@gmail.com berkeleyheightstwp.com/seniors.htm

Organization Purpose: Senior Citizens Club

Senior Connections, Inc. 100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07902

Gretchen Masterfano Operations Manager 908-277-2932 gmasterfano@cityofsummit.org summitcommunityprograms.com/151/Senior-Transportation

Organization Purpose: Provide free bus transportation for well elderly (*temporary address through Sept. 2018)

Shaping Summit Together (SST) P.O. Box 307 Summit NJ 07902 Annette Dwyer Chair 908-273-7441 amfdwyer@aol.com shapingsummittogether.org

Organization Purpose: Community working together to shape Summit's future

SHIP (Summit Helping Its People) P.O. Box 581 Summit NJ 07901 908-829-0515 info@shipofsummit.org shipofsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Homeless intervention and nutrition program

Short Hills Ski Club PO Box 116 Short Hills NJ 07078

Joel Blank President 973-903-7509 President@shorthillsskiclub.com shorthillsskiclub.com

Organization Purpose: Ski Club,owns Vermont Lodge,meets at Summit Elks winter-Tuesday @8:30 pm

Sierra Club - Loantaka Group 214 Connecticut Street Westfield NJ 07090 Paul Sanderson Chairman 908-233-2414 paulmsanderson@aol.com sierraclub.org/new-jersey/loantaka

Organization Purpose: Environmental conservation/education & lobbying

SPARC (Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee) P.O. Box 462 Summit NJ 07901 917-669-8967 info@sparcsummit.org sparcsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Promote and support the performing arts in Summit's public schools.

Speak Up Summit

P.O. Box 516 Summit NJ 07902 Paola Acosta President 908-514-0337 pacostad@gmail.com speakupsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Advocating for Quality Public Education in Summit, NJ St. Andrews Episcopal Church 419 South St., New Providence NJ 07974 Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Gunn Priest in Charge 908-464-4875 wardens@standrewschurch.org standrewschurch.org

Organization Purpose: Religion

St. Andrew's Nursery School and Kindergarten 419 South Street New Providence NJ 07974 Deborah V.H. Cook Director of Schools 908-464-4878 director@standrews-school.org standrews-school.org

Organization Purpose: Half-day programs 2-1/2,3,& 4 Yrs.,Full Day K.

St. John's Lutheran Church 587 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07902

The Rev. Blake A. Scalet Pastor 908-273-3846 staff@stjohnssummit.org stjohnssummit.org

Organization Purpose: To hear God's Word, reflect God's Grace, share Christ's Love.

St. Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church

260 South Street New Providence NJ 07974

Howard Currie Rector 908-464-1945 howardthescot@verizon.net stlukesrecnj.org

Organization Purpose: Religion

St. Teresa of Avila RC Church

306 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Msgr. Robert S. Meyer Pastor 908 -277-3700 office@stteresaavila.org stteresachurch.org

Organization Purpose: Roman Catholic Church

St. Teresa of Avila Soc St. Teresa of Avila Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry 306 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Vincent Candela Advocate 908-277-3700 vcandela@singletreetech.com st-teresa.org

Organization Purpose: Weekly food pantry for the needy in Summit and the immediate area.

Stony Hill Players/Pebble Players Youth Theater

120 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Jayne Myers President pebbleplayers120@gmail.com  stonyhillplayers.org

Organization Purpose: A Community Theater producing Adult plays and Youth Musicals for ages 10-18.

Suburban Chambers of Commerce

PO Box 824 Summit NJ 07902

Karen Hadley Executive Director 908-522-1700 info@suburbanchambers.org suburbanchambers.org

Organization Purpose: Promote business in Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights

Suburban Chambers of Commerce Foundation

PO Box 824 Summit NJ 07902

Karen Hadley Executive Director 908-522-1700 info@suburbanchambers.org suburbanchambers.org

Organization Purpose: Charitable arm of the business community

Summit Animal League Inc.

P.O. Box 1446 Summit NJ 07902

Felicia Barz President 908-665-1186 sararescue.com

Organization Purpose: Rescue/placement of abandoned cats & dogs

Summit Area Development Corporation

P O Box 299 Summit NJ 07902

Hank Gibson Chairperson 908-591-5553 thesadc@gmail.com

Organization Purpose: Works for beautification of Summit

Summit Area YMCA 99 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Paul Kieltyka President and CEO 908-273-4270 Paul.kieltyka@thesay.org thesay.org

Organization Purpose: For healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.

Summit Board of Adjustment

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Christa Anderson Zoning Officer 908-273-6407 canderson@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/188/Planning-Zoning

Organization Purpose: Variance-Zoning Requests.

Summit Board of Education 14 Beekman Terrace Summit NJ 07901

Derek Jess Board Secretary/School Business Administrator 908-273-3025 djess@summit.k12.nj.us summit.k12.nj.us

Organization Purpose: Education.

Summit Board of Health

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Megan Avallone Director of Public Health/Health Officer 908-277-6464 mavallone@westfieldnj.gov cityofsummit.org/196/Health-Vital-Statistics

Organization Purpose: Municipal Public Health Dept./ personal & environmental.

Summit BPW P.O. Box 308 Summit NJ 07901 Jacquie Jacovino President 908-273-1604 jacquiefaye@yahoo.com summitbpw.org

Organization Purpose: Promote the interests of business/prof. women.

Summit Chorale PO Box 265 Summit NJ 07902 Rakesh Babu President 201-255-7815 info@summitchorale.org summitchorale.org

Organization Purpose: Choral Music/Performance/Outreach/Education.

Summit Civic Foundation 2401 Morris Ave., Union NJ 07083

Al Krivak, CPA 908-688-7586 info@summitcivicfoundation.org summitcivicfoundation.org

Organization Purpose: Provide affordable housing to Summit residents.

Summit Civil Rights Commission c/o City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Rosemary Licatese City Clerk 908 -273-6400 rlicatese@cityofsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Promote understanding/policies-Civil Rights laws

Summit Department of Community Programs 100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Mark Ozoroski Director 908-277-2932 recdept@cityofsummit.org summitcommunityprograms.com

Organization Purpose: Promote recreation/maintain parks/leisure service for Youth,Families & Seniors.

Summit Department of Community Services 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Jin Blades 908-273-6404 jblades@cityofsummit.org

Summit Educational Foundation P.O. Box 268 Summit NJ 07902

Amy Burke President sefnjmail@gmail.com sefnj.org

Organization Purpose: To fund innovative co-curricular educational programs which further academic excellence in Summits public schools

Summit Environmental Commission 115 Beekman Road Summit NJ 07901

Donna Patel 908 -273-1753 summit.nj.ec@gmail.com cityofsummit.org/304/Environmental-Commission

Organization Purpose: Education about sustainability

Summit Fire Department 396 Broad St., Summit NJ 07901

Eric Evers Fire Director/Chief 908-277-1033 eevers@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/234/Fire-Department

Organization Purpose: Fire suppression/prevention w/in City of Summit

Summit Free Public Library 75 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901

Amy Behr-Shields Director 908-273-0350 office@summitlibrary.org summitlibrary.org

Organization Purpose: The Summit Free Public Library will be a destination vital to the fabric of the community. The Library will be the focal point for knowledge, entertainment, social gathering and the exchange of ideas.

Summit GreenFaith Circle

No office Marian Glenn 908-656-0240 Marian.glenn@shu.edu

Organization Purpose: To encourage faith communities in stewardship of the environment and environment justice.

Summit Historical Society

Carter House, 90 Butler Pkwy Summit NJ 07901 Patricia Meola President 908-277-1747 summithistoricalsociety@gmail.com summithistoricalsociety.org

Organization Purpose: To preserve Summit's history and share it with the community from the 1741 Carter House.

Summit Housing Authority 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Melissa Kuzma Executive Director 908-273-6413 jmbillyjr@summitnjha.org summitnjha.org

Organization Purpose: Development/Management of Low-Rent Housing.

Summit HS Music Parents Association 125 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ 07901 Myrene Reyes President 908-273-1494 smpa.president@gmail.com summitmusicparentsassociation.org

Organization Purpose: Support music activities/fundraising+scholarships at Summit High School.

Summit Jewish Community Center 67 Kent Pl. Blvd., Summit NJ 07901 Phil Kantor President 908-273-8130 office@summitjcc.org summitjcc.org

Organization Purpose: Religious Activities

Summit Jr. Baseball & Softball P. O. Box 59 Summit NJ 07902

Kevin Haggard President vp@summitssbl.org summitsjbs.org

Organization Purpose: Organized Boys Baseball and Girls Fast Pitch Softball Program.

Summit Jr. Fortnightly Club 214 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Organization Purpose: SJFC has merged with Summit Fortnightly Club- see Fortnightly Club of Summit for details.

Summit Lacrosse Club P.O. Box 93 Summit NJ 07902

Michael Hynes President admin@summitlacrosseclub.com summitlacrosseclub.com

Organization Purpose: Promote youth lacrosse teams.

Summit Middle School PTA 272 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 908-273-1190 lcjsmsptoinfo@gmail.com lcjsmspto.com

Organization Purpose: Support school activities

Summit Municipal Court

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Eileen O. Keating Court Administrator 908-273-6112 ekeating@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/191/Court

Organization Purpose: To adjudicate or mediate complaints and grievances in a local forum as defined by law.

Summit Municipal Democratic Committee

P.O. Box 574 Summit NJ 07902

Andrew Stein Chair 908-403-6420 summitnjdemocrats@gmail.com summitdemocrats.org

Organization Purpose: Represent nat'l/state/local Dem. Party in Summit.

Summit P.A.L.

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Damian Chmelar President 212-201-1203 info@summitpal.org summitpal.org

Organization Purpose: Develop + relationship betw. youth & police dept.

Summit Planning Board

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Christa Anderson Zoning Officer 908-273-6407 canderson@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/311

Organization Purpose: Subdivision & Site Plans

Summit Playhouse, The

10 New England Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Sam Nissen President 908-273-2192 summitplayhouseinfo@gmail.com thesummitplayhouse.org

Organization Purpose: New Jersey's oldest, continuous community theater presents three mainstage and several youth theater productions each season

Summit Police Department

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Steven Zagorski Chief 908-273-0051 szagorski@spdnj.org. cityofsummit.org/231

Organization Purpose: Prevention/detection of crime//Community safety.

Summit Police Officers Benevolent Assn. Local #55

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Charlie Robertson President 908-273-0051 crobertson@spdnj.org summitpba.org

Organization Purpose: Police Officers Welfare/Civic Activities.

Summit Recycling Advisory Committee

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Karen Raihofer 973-477-4001 karen.raihofer@gmail.com facebook.com/summitrac

Organization Purpose: Promote Recycling

Summit Rent Commission

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Rosemary Licatese Ciry Clerk 908-273-6400 rlicatese@cityofsummit.org cityofsuummit.org

Organization Purpose: Hear complaints,in landlord-tenant relationships.

Summit Republican City Committee

PO Box 572 Summit NJ 07902

Steve Spurr Chairman summitgop@summitgop.org summitgop.org

Organization Purpose: Support Rep. Party/local, state, nat'l. levels

Summit Republicans

6 Edgar Street Summit NJ 07901

Dorothy Burger 908-656-4618 doroburger@aol.com

Organization Purpose: Promoting Community Involvement.

Summit Schools Boosters Assn

PO Box 674 Summit NJ 07902

Aimee Messer/Ken Polcharski or current SBA co-presidents Co-Presidents shsboosters15@gmail.com summitboostersnj.org

Organization Purpose: Support all Summit High School Athletics.

Summit Seniors

100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Gretchen Masterfano Coordinator 908-277-2932 gmasterfano@cityofsummit.org summitcommunityprograms.com/154/Senior-Club

Organization Purpose: Recreational, Social and Educational Programs for Residents 55+

Summit Soccer Club Inc.

PO Box 1233 Summit NJ 07902

John Campbell President summitsoccer.org

Organization Purpose: Promote/support soccer teams.

Summit Speech School

705 Central Ave., New Providence NJ 07974

Mary Baumont Executive Director 908-508-0011 info@summitspeech.org summitspeech.org

Organization Purpose: Auditory/Oral education of hearing impaired children: birth-3. Preschool. Mainstream support preK-HS

Summit Sr High School PTA

125 Kent Place Boulevard Summit NJ 07901

Donna Miller & Alex Queripel Co-Presidents 908-273-1494 shspto@gmail.com summitshspto.com

Organization Purpose: Communication and fundraising to benefit SHS Students

Summit Symphony

100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Alane Gruber President 908-464-7215, 551-804-8114 summitsymphonynj@gmail.com summitsymphony.org

Organization Purpose: Arena for non-professional musician/Provide free concerts for everyone.

Summit Taxpayers Association

Khurram Dara President summitnjtaxpayers@gmail.com summittaxpayers.org

Organization Purpose: Advocate for fiscal responsibility and lower taxes in New Jersey

Summit Tennis Association Daniel Bar 908-273-5724 sta07901@gmail.com statennis.com

Organization Purpose: Support Tennis in Summit

Summit Toastmasters Club

17 Kent Place Blvd., United Methodist Church Summit NJ 07901 Debbie Moulton President president@summittoastmasters.com summittoastmasters.com

Organization Purpose: Public Speaking and Leadership Organization

Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Inc.

1000 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07902

Kevin Caropreso President 908-277-9479 info@summitems.org summitems.org

Organization Purpose: 24-hour emergency medical/ambulance service, ambulance transportation, public safety & health education.

Summit Wrestling Club

100 Morris Ave./Dept. of Community Programs Summit NJ 07901

William Hedges 908-277-2932 summitwrestlingclub@gmail.com

Organization Purpose: A comprehensive skill development and competition program for SUMMIT BOYS and GIRLS interested in the Olympic sport of Wrestling designed to broaden the opportunities available for wrestling in town.

Summit Youth Football, Flag & Tackle

100 Morris Ave./Dept. of Community Programs Summit NJ 07901

Kevin Fagan Director 908-277-2932 summityouthfootball@gmail.com

Organization Purpose: We sponsor youth flag and tackle football programs for children entering K-8th grade.

Summit, City of 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Rosemary Licatese City Clerk 908 -273-6400 rlicatese@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/260/Common-Council

Organization Purpose: Government

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Jersey Affiliate

4 Campus Drive Parsippany NJ 07054

Kaitlyn Wojtowicz Marketing and Development Manager 908-277-2904 cure@komennorthjersey.org komennorthjersey.org

Organization Purpose: Education and Fund Raising/Breast Cancer

Temple Sinai 208 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Audrey Napchen Executive Director 908-273-4921 office@templesinainj.org templesinainj.org

Organization Purpose: A progressive reform congregation with 400 families

The Summit Foundation P.O. Box 867 Summit NJ 07902

Julie Keenan President info@summitforever.org summitforever.org

Organization Purpose: Grant making community foundation

Towne Club, The 34 Stockton Rd., Summit NJ 07901

Kathy Valente and Eileen Brabant Co-Presidents 908-277-0475 kathy_valente@yahoo.com

Organization Purpose: Women's social club with a goal to raise money for Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights Rescue Squads.

tryCAN 100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

David Guida TryCAN Coordinator 908-277-2932 summitcan@gmail.com summitcommunityprograms.com/156/TryCAN-Special-Needs

Organization Purpose: A collaboration of communities in Union and Essex Counties providing programs for youth with special needs.

Unico

45 Mead Street Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Joe Franchino President 908-464-1555 jlfranchino@comcast.net unicospf.org

Union County Educational Services Commission

45 Cardinal Drive Westfield NJ 07090 Mike Kowalski Asst. Superintendent 908-233-9317 mkowalski@ucesc.org ucesc.org

Organization Purpose: Our mission is to build partnerships and provide innovative educational solutions that support school districts and benefit all 21st century learners.

Union County Magnet High School

1776 Raritan Road Scotch Plains NJ 07902 Jessica Koteen Student Services 908-880-8288x216 gfranklin@ucvts.tec.nj.us ucvts.tec.nj.us/domain/15

Organization Purpose: Alternative HS, emphasis on Science/Math/Tech.

Union Village United Methodist Church

130 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07902

Laura Steele Pastor 908-647-2120 office@umcsummit.org uvumc.org

Organization Purpose: House of worship-Methodist

United Methodist Church of New Providence 1441 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Victor Franco Pastor 908-464-5535 npumc1441@verizon.net npumcnj.org

United Methodist Church of Summit 17 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ 07901 Rev. Christina Lelache Lead Pastor 908-277-1700 umcofsummit@gmail.com umcsummit.org

Organization Purpose: Worship/Christian education/service-community

United Way of Greater Union County

33 West Grand Street Elizabeth NJ 07202

James Horne Executive Director 908-353-7171 james.horne@uwguc.org uwguc.org

Organization Purpose: Meet Human Service needs of our community

UR Church

105 Diamond Hill Rd., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Carolyn Farnsworth Pastor 908-422-0459 cabloom224@gmail.com diamondhillumc.com

Organization Purpose: We believe that Jesus is Lord and this belief makes us a community that leads us to bring hope and purpose to each person and family.

Veterans of Foreign Wars 17 W 3rd street New Providence NJ 07974

Nicholas Perillo Commander 908-464-1248 info@vfw.org vapp.com/serviceproviders/13643

Organization Purpose: Vet association

VFW Post 6259 PO Box 83 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Frank Perlzak Commander 908-464-9893 njvfw.org/index.php/119-districts/district-5/745-vfw-post-6259

Organization Purpose: Fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational

Visions and Pathways

49 Brahma Ave., PO Box 6871 Bridgewater NJ 08807

Carlotta Spence Director of Residential Services 908-526-6605x301 info@visionsandpathways.org visionsandpathways.org

Organization Purpose: It is the mission of Visions and Pathways to provide abused, neglected and homeless youth with housing, a stable environment, and supportive services that guide them in becoming contributing members of society.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

68 Elm St., Summit NJ 07901

Melanie Cohn Executive Director 908-273-9121 mcohn@artcenternj.org artcenternj.org

Organization Purpose: Museum exhibitions; art-related events; art classes for kids, teens, and adults.

Vivid Stage

120 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Laura Eldstrand Artistic Director 908-514-9654 info@vividstage.org vividstage.org

Organization Purpose: Vivid Stage is a professional ensemble of actors who build community with the audience by sharing life-affirming stories in an intimate environment.

Wagner Farm Arboretum

197 Mountain Ave., Warren NJ 07059

Eileen Bender Alario Administrator 908-350-7383 administrator@wfafnj.org wfafnj.org

Organization Purpose: The Wagner Farm Arboretum Foundation was established in 2004 as a non-profit organization and sits on land that was formerly the Wagner Dairy Farm. The arboretum consists of Community, Children's and Giving Gardens, and holds a yearly fundraising event, Brite Nites, each October to fund the gardens.

Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church 138-142 Broad Street Summit NJ 07901

Rev. Denison D. Harrield, Jr. Pastor 908-277-0574 WallaceChapel@aol.com netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch07514

Organization Purpose: Religion

Washington School PTO of Summit

507 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 908-273-0817 washingtonmemo@yahoo.com ptoffice.mjssoftware.com/mywebsite/Washington_School_PTO_NJ/Home

WAVE, The

70 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901

Adam Gilbert Coordinator 908-273-0441

Organization Purpose: Contemporary worship

Westminster Presbyterian Church 725 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Rev. George Betz Pastor 908-464-9400 wpcadmin1@verizon.net wpcbh.org

Organization Purpose: Religion

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts

60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Peter H. Gistelinck Executive Director 908-790-0700 info@whartonarts.org whartonarts.org

Organization Purpose: The Performing Arts School, a program of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts, is committed to providing the highest quality in music education in a supportive environment to a wide range of students.

William Woodruff School PTA Briarwood Drive, West Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-1723 bhpsnj.org/Page/659

Women's Club of Berkeley Heights

112 Windsor Way Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Phyllis McEnroe President 908-508-0440 wcberkeleyhgts@gmail.com wcbh.webs.com

Organization Purpose: Education:national/world/social/community affairs

Suburban Chamber of Commerce Listing

In Alphabetical Order

908 Enterprises (908) 516-0776

Ace Pension Solutions, LLC (908) 295-2692

Adobe (502) 530-0418

AFC Urgent Care Short Hills (973) 671-5350

AIP Mobility Plus (973) 607-3211

Allsure Insurance Brokerage (917) 533-9564

American Pension LLC (908) 757-5151

Americans for Fair Taxation (908) 578-4975

Ani Ramen House & MOCHINUT (908) 679-8157

Anything Floral (908) 464-5445

B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) (908) 337-5402

Bake Bakery (908) 522-9270

Barth's Market (908) 464-8555

Bassett Associates (908) 277-1176

Berkeley Cleaners (908) 464-9859

Berkeley Hardware & Paint (908) 464-2900

Berkeley Heights Board of Education (908) 464-1718

Berkeley Heights YMCA (908) 464-8373

Berkeley Heights, Township of (908) 464-2700

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Summit (908) 273-0400

Blow In Blow Out (908) 273-4947

body align physical therapy (646) 328-2525

Boll and Branch (800) 678-3234

Bourne, Noll & Kenyon (908) 277-2200

Brandywine Living at Summit (908) 522-8852

BrightStar Care (908) 322-8200

Broadway Diner (908) 273-4353

Bubbakoos Burritos (908) 922-3375

Care 1st Training Group (908) 443-1277

Chatham and Short Hills Lifestyle Media (973) 635-7377

Christie's International Real Estate (908) 516-4790

Christmas Decor of New Jersey (908) 303-0081

CIel Power (201) 632-3463

Classic Construction Service (908) 273-5252

Clear Point Designs (917) 797-7923

Club Z! Tutoring Services (908) 460-1855

Coldwell Banker Realty (908) 522-1800

Colonial Appliance (908) 665-1212

Color Me Mine (201) 966-4017

Connection, The (908) 273-4242

Constantine Village/Goldberg Realty (908) 277-2041

Cove Carpet One Floor & Home (908) 273-0220

Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd. (908) 665-7997

Cruise Planners Travel Advisor -

LetsGlobetrot.com (908) 517-1107

Davies Insurance Management (973) 985-9275

DeFabio Chiropractic & Sports Rehab LLC (908) 771-0220

Delicious Heights (908) 464-3287

Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan (908) 277-0388

Dolores Croneberger- Real Estate Referral Agent

Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc (973) 376-8118

Donna Donaldson Home (908) 277-0400

Door Boy (908) 464-1440

Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, Clinical Psychologist (908) 522-1444

Dunkin' Donuts- Berkeley Heights (908) 879-5878

DUXIANA (908) 522-8200

Elefante Music & School For The Performing Arts (908) 464-5928

Elements Massage (908) 464-1860

Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights (908) 897-1970

EMedical Offices (908) 464-6700

Family Promise (908) 273-1100

First Energy (973) 401-8497

Fitness Factory, The (908) 665-9500

Five Star Painting of Summit (908) 358-4782

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylo (201) 843-5858

Gabriele Fitness and Performance (908) 464-4441

Gearhart Law (908) 273-0700

General Plumbing Supply (732) 752-2020

Genualdi Orthodontic Associates (908) 273-7450 Goodman's Deli (908) 898-0900

GRA ARCHITECT, INC (908) 464-0106

graham relf Design (908) 273-1790

Grand Summit Hotel, The (908) 273-3000 Graphic Imagery, Inc. (908) 755-2882

Graver Water Systems, LLC (908) 516-1400

Harlee's Tap & Grille (917) 548-0293

Haven Savings Bank- Berkeley Heights (908) 790-0770 Haven Savings Bank- Summit (908) 522-0090 Hoboken Farms (800) 854-4644

Home Again Design (908) 464-8800

Home For Good Dog Rescue (908) 598-8212

Hometown Doc, LLC (908) 376-6550

Investors Bank - Berkeley Heights (908) 464-0860

Investors Bank - Corporate Office (973) 376-5100

Investors Bank - New Providence (908) 286-1075

Investors Bank - Summit (908) 273-8150

Jaeger Lumber (908) 686-0073

Joseph Steiner (908) 337-9536

Junior League of Summit (908) 273-7344

Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties Summit (908) 273-2991

Keys 2 Success (908) 883-0887

KIKA STRETCH Studios - Summit (908) 219-9187

Kitchen Expressions (908) 273-4442

Kumon of Berkeley Heights (908) 725-2857

Lakeland Bank (908) 522-6555

Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community (908) 516-9136

Linda's Creative Gifts (908) 473-0982

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

Liss Copy & Print, Homecare & Music Center (908) 277-3500

Lois Schneider Realtor (908) 277-1398

Luminous MedSpa & Salon (908) 464-8208

M&T Bank - Summit (908) 273-0122

Macy's Short Hills (973) 912-5655

Main Street Movers (973) 732-3700

Manhattan Bagel (908) 516-2641

Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern (908) 277-4492

Mind Body Wellness Center (908) 522-1861

Minuteman Press (908) 857-4644

Monk's Painting & Carpentry (973) 635-7900

MORTGAGES BY JIM JOSEPH (718) 812-7798

Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/ Westfield/Scotch Plains (908) 259-4080

My Gym Children's Fitness Center (908) 665-2122

Natale's Summit Bakery (908) 277-2074

New Jersey Dance Theater Ensemble (908) 723-5622

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (908) 603-7691

New Providence Board of Education (908) 464-9050

New Providence Chiropractic (908) 665-1818

New Providence Dentistry (908) 376-9297

New Providence Fuel (908) 464-7277

New Providence, Borough of (908) 665-1400

NJ Sharing Network (908) 516-5400

Noke and Heard, LLP,CPA's (908) 277-4145

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (908) 522-8118

Office Evolution (908) 280-1813

Oratory Preparatory School (908) 273-1084

Our House Inc (908) 464-8008

Overlook Medical Center (908) 522-2000

Paolo's Kitchen, LLC (908) 219-4166

Passion for Spices (908) 380-0644

Pastrami House (908) 464-2600

Peace of Mind Yoga (908) 363-1825

Peapack Private Wealth Management (908) 598-1717

Peapack-Gladstone Bank (908) 273-2890

PEARLY WHITES (908) 464-6789

Peter Wallburg Studios (908) 277-2078

Piattino (908) 219-4801

Primrose School of Berkeley Heights (908) 286-0900 Private Prep (908) 577-2390

Professional Appraisal Associates (908) 273-2412

Prudential Advisors (917) 837-9161

PuroClean Restoration Services (908) 577-9120

Reeves-Reed Arboretum (908) 273-8787

Regal Bank- Summit (908) 275-9450

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

Robinwood Kitchens Inc. (908) 665-5900

ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design (908) 273-6565

Royal Caregivers (800) 668-2317

SAGE Eldercare (908) 273-5550

Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers (908) 273-1676

Skin Deep Salon and Spa (908) 508-1800

Small Business Development Center at Kean Universi (908) 737-4220

Smith + Schwartzstein LLC (973) 206-1725

Smoothie King (908) 918-1464

Smythe Volvo Inc. (908) 273-4200

Snapology Summit NJ (646) 512-2196

Stony Hill Players (888) 817-3013

Suburban Chambers of Commerce (908) 522-1700

Summit Area YMCA (908) 738-2170

Summit Board of Education (908) 273-3025

Summit Dental Partners (908) 499-8707

Summit Downtown, Inc. (908) 277-6100

Summit Frame & Art, Inc. (908) 273-8665

Summit Hearing Aid Center (908) 277-6886

Summit Junior Baseball & Softball (917) 439-8819

Summit Oaks Hospital (908) 277-9107

Summit Prep (908) 277-0128

Summit Ski and Sport (908) 277-4170

Summit Smiles (908) 737-1313

Summit Sport and Spine LLC (908) 263-7043

Summit Tech Partners LLC (908) 739-3102

Summit Transcendental Meditation Program (908) 522-0820

Summit, City of (908) 277-9400

Sunrise of Summit (908) 673-1400

Super Kids Child Care/Learning Center (908) 598-8383

Sweets to Crave (609) 630-0005

TAP Into LLC (908) 279-0303

TapSnap (862) 276-6749

Terrana Orthodontics (908) 838-9220

The Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC (908) 379-9731

The American Yoga Academy (973) 731-9960

The Arc of Union County (973) 315-0000

The Bar Method (908) 522-1550

The Body Shop Studio (908) 307-3777

The Dental Studio of Summit (908) 273-1525

THE GODDARD SCHOOL (908) 991-7373

The Hub Murray Hill (908) 665-9200

The Liberty Group (908) 964-8390

The Meat House (908) 228-5960

The Office Tavern Grill (908) 522-0550

The Pipes of Christmas (917) 584-4180

The Summit Foundation

The Summit Playhouse (908) 273-2192

The UPS Store 1108- New Providence (908) 771-9600

Thomas Chase LLC (917) 549-6472

Tide Dry Cleaners (908) 219-4525

TLC Computer Services (877) 926-8852

Total Health (908) 665-0770

Union County College (908) 709-7501

United Way of Greater Union County (908) 353-7171

Vibrance For Life (973) 218-1199

Virginia Jordan (908) 273-1985

Virtue (908) 273-6936

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (908) 273-9121

Vivid Stage (908) 514-9654

Weichert Realtors- Summit (908) 277-1200

Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle (908) 868-4800

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. / Berkeley Heights (908) 522-5453

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (908) 790-0700

Winberie's Restaurant and Bar (908) 277-4224

Window Tailors (908) 464-0644

Woodward Properties, REALTORS (908) 598-0155

You Can Be Found (732) 462-6019

Your Kid's Urgent Care (908) 420-5091

Zadie's Nurturing Den, Inc. (908) 277-8584

ZenBusiness (512) 814-6420

Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend: A Journey Through Time” is Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, from noon to 5. The annual event is packed with special exhibits and activities at more than 30 house museums and historic sites, all open to the public free of charge.

For details, including updates and schedule changes, visit ucnj.org/4c. Local sites include:

BERKELEY HEIGHTS -- Deserted Village of Feltville/Glenside Park, 1 Cataract Hollow Road

• Apple cider pressing.

• Hayrides.

• Walking tour led by an archaeologist.

• Old-fashioned children’s games, quill and ink pen writing.

• Campfire with marshmallow toasting.

• Learn about this village’s history in multiple ways: interpretive panels, audio tour, museum displays, booklet for a self-guided tour or an armchair tour presented by “David Felt”.

• Meet costumed characters from Feltville history, including Revolutionary War soldier John Willcocks and David Felt, who owned and developed the mill town.

• View recent restoration work on House #7.

NEW PROVIDENCE -- Salt Box Museum, 1350 Springfield Ave.

• 19th-century tools exhibited outside.

• Tour the interior of this restored house, furnished to represent a typical mid-1800s New Jersey farmhouse.

SATURDAY ONLY:

• Guided tour at New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave., departing 1 and 2 p.m. (registration required). Learn the history of this cemetery and visit the graves of founding families and Revolutionary War soldiers. To register and request confirmation, email NPcemeterytours@gmail.com, with name, preferred time and number of people. Meet 10 minutes before start time on the sidewalk by church parking lot. Sturdy shoes recommended.

• Explore the Mason Room Archives of the society at the rear of New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave.

SUMMIT -- Carter House, 90 Butler Parkway

• Informal tours of the 1741 Carter House.

• Museum offers period furniture and decorative items; a painting by Worthington Whittredge; Colonia-era kitchen; a Franklin stove; and a library of local history.

• Archives include photos, building histories, genealogy records, maps, postcards

• Retail shop offers handmade items and gifts with local themes.

SUMMIT - Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave.

SATURDAY ONLY: 10 to 4

• Historic public garden, education resource center and living history museum featuring Wisner House and other outbuildings on 13.5 acres of pastoral lawns, woodland trails, a glacial bowl and historic gardens.

• Free guided horticulture and history tours depart at 10:30 am and 1:30.

• Beacon Signal Fire #10, a replica of the original Revolutionary War beacon, was recently installed.

SUMMIT -- Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave.

• Guided tours of Colonial Revival estate built in 1908, with a facade resembling the White House, a lavish entry hall, a ballroom and a ladies’ secret bath tucked beneath the staircase.

SUMMIT -- Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 138-142 Broad St.

• Tour of the church buildings and grounds, focusing on Rev. Dr. Florence S. Randolph, the activist and spiritual leader who advocated for justice, equality and equity, civil rights and women’s suffrage.

Costumed ghosts and goblins – and superheroes and cartoon characters and tacos – of all ages will not have to look far to find hometown Halloween fun this month. Planned activities for residents include:

B erkeley H eig H ts

W HO: The township’s PBA will host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at 100 Connell Dr., adjacent to The Grove.

W Hat: Berkeley Heights families are invited to come in costume, and those who wish to participate must decorate their vehicles and provide treats for other families. All are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. to decorate vehicles, and the event kicks off at 11.

“Keep in mind that treats should be safe for small children,” police advised, and said any venue change will be announced via the PBA #144 Facebook page.

N ew P rovide N ce

W HO : Saturday, Oct. 22, is the date for both a pumpkin decorating contest and Trunk or Treat at the New Providence Community Pool on Springfield Avenue, sponsored by the Lions Club and the New Providence PBA.

W Hat: Drop off pumpkins between 2:30 and 3 p.m., and arrive by 2:30 for trunk set up and decoration. The event begins at 3.

While trunk displays and costumes are encouraged, organizers said, they are not required. Family-friendly activities will include treats and games, and creators of decorated pumpkins will be chosen in the following age groups: 4-5, 6-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-18 and adult. There is also a category for businesses/organizations.

For details, contact nppba132@gmail.com.

s ummit

W HO: Spooky season festivities kick off in Summit with Scream on the Green, which will feature “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Friday, Oct. 21, on the Village Green, 356 Broad St., presented by the Department of Community Programs and the Police Athletic League.

W Hat: After a 6 p.m. family dance party, the movie begins at dusk. There will be bonfires and s’mores, and attendees are advised to bring blankets and chairs, as seating will not be provided. Rain date is Oct. 28. The annual PAL Halloween Parade is Saturday, Oct. 29, with a rain date of Oct. 30. At 2:45, line up at 25 DeForest Ave. for a 3 p.m. departure for the Village Green, where costumes will be judged and participants are invited to enjoy games and music. The announcement of winners will be made at 4:15 in categories including Most 2022 Relevant, Best Group, Scariest and Cutest. Entertainment continues on the Green until 5 p.m. For details, contact David Guida at 908-277-293 2.

The merchants and businesses will host Summit Downtown Inc.’s trick or treating on Monday, Oct. 31, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Children are invited to don their costumes and venture into downtown after school that day.

SENIOR BUS IN BERKELEY HEIGHTS BACK ON THE ROAD THIS AUTUMN

The wheels on the bus are going round and round once again for senior citizens in Berkeley Heights.

After a Covid-related hiatus and time spent finding a new driver, the 22-passenger bus, equipped with a wheelchair lift, is taking residents to play bingo, to run errands and on longer monthly trips.

The service picks up seniors every Monday at 11 a.m. after bingo for shopping and lunch, and longer trips are offered one Friday each month. Organizers said the schedules are subject to change as interest and demand from potential riders is assessed.

To get a ride to bingo, call the Township Senior Hotline at 908-464-2700, then enter 2229. This is also the number to call to reserve a spot for postbingo shopping and lunch. Leave a message at least a week in advance with your name, phone number, address and which trip/s you wish to take.

For general information about the bus, call the Berkeley Heights Recreation Department at 908-464-0550, Option 3.

In addition, the Senior Club offers longer trips to Atlantic City. For details or to reserve a spot, call Shirley at 908-322-8391.

Bus availability may expand this fall with additional days of the week and more trips, depending on interest from members of the township’s senior community.

With an early October Zoom seminar of free suicide prevention training open to all New Providence residents completed, a waitlist for future sessions is being compiled. Email npmhae@gmail. com with questions or to be included.

Training is offered by the New Providence Mental Health Advocacy & Education Committee (MHAE), in partnership with the Mental Health Association of N.J., in response to suicide being a leading cause of death in New Jersey for people ages 10 to 34.

To date, nearly 60 borough coaches, parents and youth leaders have enrolled, representing organizations ranging from the Soccer Club and the Municipal Alliance to the Rec Department and Rebels Lacrosse.

“We have received excellent feedback,” said Debbie Merrick, committee chair for the MHAE. “Many said they learned valuable new information about how to respond to those in crisis and would recommend this training to parents, teachers and anyone who works with our local youth. This course goes hand in hand with the Lifelines program being rolled out to teachers and students in the district. It will strengthen our ability as a community to help safeguard our youth.”

The training is called QPR, and focuses on how to question, persuade and refer someone who may be suicidal. It focuses upon common causes of suicidal behavior, how to get help for yourself, identifying warning signs of suicide and how to get assistance for someone in crisis.

60 YEARS OF SERVICE HONORED DURING SUMMIT ‘SQUAD MONTH’

Mayor Nora Radest proclaimed September “Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month.” The mayor highlighted the squad’s 60 years of service to the residents of Summit and surrounding communities.

“The dedication and hard work of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad members provide quality care at no cost to the patient or taxpayer, saving the City of Summit approximately $2 million per year,” Mayor Radest said. “Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad members, all of whom are volunteers, should not go unrecognized.”

During 2021, the squad answered more than 2,200 emergency calls. Services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. In addition, squad volunteers regularly provide non-emergency coverage at community events.

Mayor Radest asked all citizens to join her in praising the volunteers and lending the squad their financial support.

The squad has launched its annual fund drive campaign. The organization is funded solely from private donations and does not receive financial support from the City of Summit. To donate, visit summitems.org/donate/.

To learn more about becoming a member of the squad and other volunteer opportunities, visit summitems.org/join/.

When she was 24, Karen Stenstrom was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease and told, “Some day, you’ll need a transplant.”

Fast forward about three decades. That day is here.

Karen is now Officer Karen Sauers of the Summit Police Department, and the city’s first responders have banded together to launch an effort to find their colleague a living donor, as, Officer Sauers noted, the “chances of me surviving longer are greater” via that method.

Members of the officer’s family are not a match, so the search has gone regional, promoted by organizations that include the Summit Police Department, the Fire Department and the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, on which Officer Sauers once volunteered.

Police Chief Steve Zagorski described the officer as “one of the kindest and most positive individuals I know,” and referred to her “distinguished career” with the city as one of the many reasons he and his co-workers are willing to do “everything possible” to help her in her quest for a donor.

In addition to launching announcements via local news sources and through social media,

city officials including Mayor Nora Radest, who described Officer Sauers as “hard-working, genuine, kind and sweet,” set up a table at Summit’s weekly farmers’ market to spread the word in person. “She’s a giver, not an asker,” the mayor said of the officer, but there is no shortage of folks willing to do the asking on her behalf.

Officer Sauers is a patient at Cooper Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, where the Living Donor Institute provides a confidential online history questionnaire for potential donors. Visit cbmclivingdonor.org.

“I love my job,” said Officer Sauers about serving the community where she grew up and is a product of the public school system, serving as co-captain of women’s lacrosse as a Summit High Hilltopper before graduating with the Class of 1989.

Her husband Jon also serves on the Summit Police Department, and the couple co-parent Andy, 20, and have twins, 13-year-old Tommy and Maggie.

“I have young children,” Officer Sauer said, “and I want to live to see them get married and graduate from college and move on.”

Long-time squad member John Staunton was presented by Mayor Nora Radest with a proclamation declaring it Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month in the city.