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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CO-CHAIRPERSONS: David Dietze, Peapack Private Wealth Management Marcella Gencarelli, Valley Bank VICE CHAIR BERKELEY HEIGHTS: James Kwan, Ace Pension Solutions LLC, VICE CHAIR NEW PROVIDENCE: Joseph Eberle, Weichert Realtors VICE CHAIR SUMMIT: Roxanne Giacalone, Christie’s International Real Estate TREASURER: Paul Kieltyka, Summit Area YMCA SECRETARY: Joseph Steiner, President Emeritus DIRECTORS: Kelly Bonventre, NJ Sharing Network Adam Brown Esq., The Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC May Abraham Fridel, Passion for Spices John M. Inguagiato Esq., Alfonso & Webber, LLC Roger Mehner Esq., Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Kerry Mowry, Overlook Medical Center David Maskello, Winberie's Restaurant and Bar

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St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summit, 587 Springfield Ave., invites the community to celebrate 500 years of Lutheran hymns on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. The service of music and commentary about church music heritage will be led by the St. John’s Choir and other visiting musicians.

“We join together to lift up our voices in harmony singing chants, chorales and global music from the past 500 years,” said church spokeswoman Jama Bowman. “The Reverend Blake Scalet offers commentary on the hymns. The St. John’s Choir and guest musicians will offer choral settings and anthems conducted by Christopher Harlow-Jennings, with special organ improvisations by Brian Harlow-Jennings.”

In addition to congregational hymns. the choir will sing a movement from Bach’s Cantata No. 4 Christ Lag in Todesbanden and Albert Becker’s Komm, Heiliger Geist.

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All are welcome. A free will offering will be received, and a light reception follows.

To watch livestream StJohnsSummitNJ.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is a welcoming congregation that has made a public declaration of its inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people and a commitment to becoming an antiracist church. There is ample parking behind the building, which is ADA-accessible.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m., St. John’s will host Halloween Hoopla with the New Jersey Youth Chorus, a childfriendly Halloween concert followed by a Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot. All are encouraged to wear costumes.

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The Overlook Auxiliary is hosting its third annual “Art for Overlook” Auction & Cocktail Reception at the Green Village Firehouse on Friday, Oct. 18, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The event is open to all and provides an opportunity to bring together local artists, community members and healthcare workers to support child and adolescent behavioral health programs at Overlook Medical Center.

Tickets are on sale now by visiting oaux.org/events/art-for-overlook.

This year’s event will feature the works of 11 local artists: Jean Best, Lisa Cerny, Kate DeOssie, Cynthia Pareja Dubin, Valerie Flax, Elizabeth Gillin, Cabbar Komek, Jesús Núñez, Don Piloso, Ricardo Roig and Judy Weinstein. The event will also include appetizers, cocktails, live entertainment and an array of additional auction items such as photo packages, dinner parties and show tickets, all donated by the community.

This year’s Art for Overlook will put a spotlight on a cause faced by many parents -- adolescent technology addiction. Dr. James Sherer, an addiction psychiatrist, will be the featured guest speaker at the event, and will address youth technology addiction and the development of Overlook Medical Center's first-ofits-kind outpatient program that will aim to tackle it.

The Overlook Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports Overlook Medical Center with volunteering and fundraising efforts. Founded in 1916, the Overlook Auxiliary has more than 300 active members and has contributed more than $21 million to the Medical Center community since its inception.

For information on the Overlook Auxiliary, visit oaux.org.

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The Suburban Chamber of Commerce 2024 Board of Directors.

The board meets regularly to oversee the work of the Chamber of Commerce and to plan for its continued growth and success as it strives to improve business for its members.

2024 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!

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AAUW / Summit College Club Branch

Berkeley Heights Municipal Court

Boy Scouts of America- Patriots' Path Council

P.O. Box 273 Summit NJ 07902-0273 ALynne Rogerson President 973-216-5243 summitcollegeclub@gmail.com summitcollegeclub.org Organization Purpose: Promotes equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy & research.

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Macrina Carra Municipal Court Administrator 908-665-1454 mcarra@newprov.org berkeleyheights.gov/185/Municipal-Court Organization Purpose: Municipal Court

1 Saddle Rd., Cedar Knolls NJ 07927 Marc Andreo Scout Executive, CEO 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

Allen Roberts School PTA

29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Joseph Graziano President info@bhpal.org berkeleyheightstwp.com Organization Purpose: Provides youth sports programs

80 Jones Drive, New Providence NJ 07974 Tenica Peterfreund President 908-464-4707 hello@awrpta.org awrpta.org Organization Purpose: PTA-School activities

Amazing Feet Running Club South Street, Loantaka Park, NJ Morris Township NJ Robert Ashmun President amazingfeetrc@gmail.com 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 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 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 Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Chris Budin Membership Coordinator 908-273-3245 administrator@summitbeacon.org summitbeacon.org Organization Purpose: Our Mission is to be a radically inclusive religious community that feeds the human spirit and heals the world.

Berkeley Heights P.A.L.

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 William A. Ives Chief of Police 908-464-1111 wives@bhpolice.org bhpolice.org Organization Purpose: Public Safety

Berkeley Heights Public Library 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Amy Steinbauer 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 Mary Jean Barnes Trustee 908-608-8603 foundation@bhplnj.org bhplfoundation.blogspot.com Organization Purpose: Provide support for literary and educational services and activities to the public through the Berkeley Heights Public Library

Berkeley Heights Rotary Club PO Box 2 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Michael Kral MD President 908-803-5747 berkeleyheightsrotaryclub@gmail.com bhrotary.com Organization Purpose: Group of civic-minded proffessionals, business-people & business owners working to help our community

Berkeley Heights Senior Programs

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Brooke Healey Foundation PO Box 981 New Providence NJ 07974 Steve Healey 908-377-1414 Steve@brookehealey.com brookehealey.org 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. Chris Cole 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 973-832-4002 info@casapassaicunion.org casapassaicunion.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

Chatham Summit Quaker Meeting

29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Katie Coffey Program Director 908-508-9591 pubinfo@ucnj.org ucnj.org/dhs Organization Purpose: Welfare/social service/emergency assistance

158 Southern Blvd., Chatham NJ 07928 John Walz Clerk 973-635-2161 info@chathamquakers.org chathamquakers.org Organization Purpose: The Religious Society of Friends.

All Welcome.

PO Box 204 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Chris Schaumberg President jhopkins@berkeleyheightsfire.com berkeleyheightsfire.com Organization Purpose: Fire Dept

59 Conell Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 George Devanney Chairman 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

120 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Richard Uniacke President 908-273-0176 info@BridgesOutreach.org bridgesoutreach.org Organization Purpose: Bridges ends homelessness through outreach and individual case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. We form relationshipswhile meeting their most urgent needs

Berkeley Heights Social Services Board

Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Company # 1

Berkeley Heights Democratic Committee

Bridges Outreach, Inc.

70 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901 Rev. Jan Ammon Interim Sr. Pastor 908-273-0441 info@centralpres.org Centralpres.org Organization Purpose: Religious services and service to the community

345 Plainfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Robert Nixon Superintendent 908-464-1718 bhpsnj.org Organization Purpose: Oversee the BH Public Schools

550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-8373 thesay.org/locations/berkeley-heights-ymca Organization Purpose: Adult/Children's Classes, Child Care; Fitness Center

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

29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-665-9604 jodard9@aol.com berkeleyheights.gov/352 Organization Purpose: Berkeley Heights Senior Citizen programs

Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Berkeley Heights Branch YMCA

Brayton School PTO

Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad 378 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Sandra Robaire 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

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Christ Child Society of Summit PO Box 125 Summit NJ 07902 Lois Melka President 908-447-2081 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 for Outreach and Ministries 908-464-1585 pastoral110.lf@gmail.com littleflowerbh.org Organization Purpose: Roman Catholic Church

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Fair Tax

Girl Scouts of Summit- Service Unit #49

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 creative-civic growth in New Jersey

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

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

Clan Currie Society, The

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

PO Box 541 Summit NJ 07902 Robert Currie President 908-858-6357 clancurrie@mail.com 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 Eugene Castagna 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 and life needs while respecting their dignity and anonymity

Connection, The 79 Maple St.Summit NJ 07901 Chris Bonner 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 Foundation 36 Chatham Rd., Summit NJ 07901 Candace Wicke 908-264-5324 info@continuoarts.org continuoarts.com Organization Purpose: To further musical education, exposure, and appreciation from generation to generation through both ensemble and individual performance opportunities

Daughters of American Revolution Beacon Fire Chapter BeaconFire.NSDAR@gmail.com sites.google.com/view/beaconfire 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.us/278/Seniors Organization Purpose: Social, Recreational, Educational, Exercise, & Health Services for all residents age 55 "and beyond"!

Faith Lutheran Church of New Providence

Family Promise 71 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Shari Competiello Chief Operating Officer 908-273-1100 info@familypromise.org familypromise.org Organization Purpose: To prevent and end homelessness for families with children and help them achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response

First Church of Christ, Scientist 292 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Celeste Kaitsa Clerk 908-273-1820 summitcschurch@gmail.com christianscienceinsummit.org Organization Purpose: Religious Services.

Fortnightly Club of Summit, The 214 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Heather Althoff President 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

Good Grief 38 Elm Street Morristown NJ 07960 Mark Durham Execitove Director 908-522-1999 ceo@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 Promote school, support teachers/$ projects, Project Graduation event

Green Party of Union County

Green Summit/Green Schools

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

Summit NJ 07901 Donna Patel 646-498-8741 greensummitnj@gmail.com greensummitnj.org Organization Purpose: Volunteer group promoting sustainability in Summit's schools

Friends of the Summit Free Public Library

Hickory Tree Chorus

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

1050 Long Hill Rd., Stirling NJ 07975 Amy Seid 908-377-1399 info@hickorytreechorus.org hickorytreechorus.org Women's a cappella chorus

Fun French For Free

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

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

Furniture Assist, Inc

17 Stiles Rd., 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

24 Commerce St., 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 area social service agencies

61 Maple St. #1623 Summit NJ 07901 Paola Acosta Co-Founder 908-356-0386 info@ekorg.us empoweringkidsorg.us Organization Purpose: Create Strategies and opportunities by connecting families and resources to empower kids for a brighter future

100 Morris Ave., 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

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

116 Glenside Ave., Summit NJ 07901 The Rev. J. Michael Sanders Pastor 908-273-1199 mail@fountainbaptist.org fountainbaptist.org Organization Purpose: Religious Services

East Summit Association

Empowering Kids Organization (EKO)

Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community's Essentials (GRACE)

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

Hill Valley Wrestling Club Jeremy Ferguson 646-946-3371 HillValleyWrestling@gmail.com newprovidencepal.org/wrestling Organization Purpose: NP PAL Wrestling, Chatham and Summit youth wrestling programs are combined and wrestle together as one team.

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

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HTTV

League of Women Voters/BH, NP & Summit

New Providence Board of Education

70 Maple St., 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

Patricia Dixon Black President lwvbhnps@yahoo.com wv.org/local-leagues/lwv-berkeley-heights-new-providence-and-summit Organization Purpose: Nonpartisan political org, encourages voter participation and provides voter information

356 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Dr. Lauren Zirpoli Superintendent 908-464-9050 npsd.k12.nj.us K-12 School District

Learning Circle, Inc. , The

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Michele Elefante President 908-464-5928 michele@elefantemusic.com newprovbiz.com Organization Purpose: Community Business Association

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 St., 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 year-round 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 St., Roselle NJ 07203 Angela Calzone 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 atlantichealth.org/overlook Organization Purpose: A center for holistic studies

Jefferson School PTO of Summit 110 Ashwood Ave., Summit NJ 07901 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 Heather Landsittel Office Manager 908-273-7349 office@jlsummit.org jlsummit.org Organization Purpose: Advancing women leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training

Kent Place School 42 Norwood Ave. P.O. Box 308 Summit NJ 07902 Jennifer Galambos Head of School 908-273-0900 galambosj@kentplace.org kentplace.org Organization Purpose: All girls K-12 Independent college prep day school w/coed Nursery, Pre-K

Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation

95 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Kelly McHugh Program Director 908-273-7040 thesay.org/The-Learning-Circle-YMCA 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 thelionlink.com Organization Purpose: Parent/Teacher organization

Lions Club of New Providence PO Box 854 New Providence NJ 07974 John Fx Keane 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 Service Related to Sight & Welfare Projects

Morris-Union Jointure Commission

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

New Providence Garden Club 15 East Fourth St., 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

Mountain Park School PTO / Berkeley Heights

New Providence Memorial Library

55 Fairfax Dr. Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 908-464-1713 bhpsnj.org/mountainpark Organization Purpose: Enrichment opportunities-students/ P.T.O.community

377 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Lisa Florio Library Director 908-665-0311 florio@newprovidencelibrary.org newprovidencelibrary.org Organization Purpose: Free Public Library

Mountain Ridge Bible Chapel

New Providence P.A.L.

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

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

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) PO Box 724 New Providence NJ 07974 Frank Manuella President 908-233-1628 namiunioncounty@yahoo.com namiunioncountynj.org 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

Knights of Columbus, Springfield Council 5560

New Jersey Jazz Society

PO BOX 251 Springfield NJ 07081 Barry Kostibos Grand Knight 908-277-3722 thehenster@comcast.net springfieldkofc.org Organization Purpose: Catholic men's group/church, community, family, youth

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.

Knights of Columbus, Summit Council, 783

New Jersey Youth Symphony

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New Providence Community Pool

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

Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Marianne Wilson President 908-872-3348 kawfoundation.org kawfoundation@gmail.com

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

New Providence Business Community

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 & ensemble education in a supportive & inclusive environment to a wide range of students

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New Providence Planning Board 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Margaret Koontz Secretary 908-665-1124 mkoontz@newprov.us newprov.us Organization Purpose: Meet 1st and 3rd 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.us/201/Police Organization Purpose: Public Safety

New Providence Presbyterian Church 1307 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Pastor Kimberly Merrill Lead Transitional 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.us/recreation Organization Purpose: Recreational programs/community activities

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New Providence Rescue Squad

Our Lady of Peace Church

SAGE Eldercare

7 Academy St., New Providence NJ 07974 Jessica Short President info@newprovems.us NewProvidenceEMS.org Organization Purpose: Basic Life Support

111 South St. New Providence NJ 07974 Rev. Francisco Mendonca Pastor 908-464-7600 secretary@olpnp.com olpnp.com Organization Purpose: Roman Catholic Church

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

New Providence Volunteer Fire Dept.

360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Vincent Wycko Fire Chief 908-665-1098 NPFDChief@gmail.com newprovidencefire.us 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.us 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.us 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 Assistant Director 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 lifesaving transplant. Visit our website today to register as an organ and tissue donor!

Overlook Auxiliary 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Melissa Hartzell-Galileo President 908-522-2004 info@oaux.org oaux.org Organization Purpose: Volunteer/Fundraise for greater Overlook Medical Center community

46 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Clelia Biamonti Executive Dir/Chief Philanthropy Officer 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 Medical Center

Overlook Medical Center -Community Health

Shaping Summit Together (SST)

99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Raul Cadavid 908-522-2844

Pathways 79 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 Ann Karr 908-273-4242 x154 pathways@theconnectiononline.org pathways@theconnectiononline.org Organization Purpose: Women's cancer resources and support services

Pilgrm Baptist Church of Summit

Old Guard of the Summit NJ Area

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

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

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

77 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Rev. Ronald Allen, Sr. Pastor 908-273-2704 pilgrimbaptist@verizon.net Organization Purpose: Religious Services.

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

Our House, Inc.

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

44 Blackburn Rd., Summit NJ 07901 Timothy Saburn Head of School 908-522-8110 oakknoll.org Organization Purpose: Catholic Ind. Day Sch:K-6Coed,7-12F/Summer Program

425 Morris Ave., Summit Summit NJ 07901 Coleen Henry Director of Public Relations 908-273-1084 cvillaverde@oratoryprep.org oratoryprep.org Organization Purpose: Boys Catholic Prep School/Grades 7-12

PO Box 119 Summit NJ 07901 santaclausshopsummit@gmail.com summitsantaclausshop.com Organization Purpose: Each December Santa Claus Shop invites families in need from Summit, New Providence and Berkely Heights to a holiday shop where they can select gifts for their families at no cost. Funded through community donations.

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

Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey

Oratory Prep School

40 Maple St. New Providence NJ 07974 908-464-7100 npsd.k12.nj.us/domain/245 Organization Purpose: Parent Teacher Association

Santa Claus Shop

Overlook Foundation

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

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

Salt Brook School PTA

165 Hobart Ave., Summit NJ 07901 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 David Dietze President 908-337-9536 info@snprotary.org snprotary.org Organization Purpose: Community service; Education and Scholarship Programs

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 St., 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

Runnells Care Center

St. Andrews Episcopal Church

40 Watchung Way Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Josh Bamberger Administrator 908-771-5700 runrehab.org Organization Purpose: Physical Rehab, Nursing Care, Hospice Palliative, Alzheimer. Adult Psych. Care

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

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St. Andrew's Nursery School and Kindergarten 419 South St., New Providence NJ 07974 Deborah V.H. Cook Dir. 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 07901 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 St., 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 Evelyn Davis 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 Evelyn Davis 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 fbarz@comcast.net sararescue.com Organization Purpose: Rescue/placement of abandoned cats & dogs

Summit Area YMCA 67 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901 Paul Kieltyka President/CEO 908-273-4270 Paul.kieltyka@thesay.org thesay.org Organization Purpose: For healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility

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Summit Board of Adjustment 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Stephanie Soulios Planning Board Secretary 908-273-6407 canderson@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/311/Planning-Board 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 Department of Community Services

Summit HS Music Parents Association

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

125 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ 07901 Co-Presidents 908-273-1494 smpa.president@gmail.com summitmusicparentsassociation.org Organization Purpose: Support music activities/ fundraising+scholarships at Summit High School

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 Elks

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Megan Avallone Dir. 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

40 Maple St. Summit NJ 07901 Fred Honold Exhaulted Ruler 908-516-5897 chairoftrustees@summitelks1246.org summitelks1246.org Organization Purpose: To promote Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity serving the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share

Summit Chorale

Summit Environmental Commission

PO Box 265 Summit NJ 07902 Carly DaSilva Membership Chair membership@summitchorale.org summitchorale.org Organization Purpose: Choral Music/Performance/ Outreach/Education

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Donna Goggin Patel 646-498-8741 summit.nj.ec@gmail.com cityofsummit.org/304/Environmental-Commission Organization Purpose: Advising Summit on actions and policies of sustainability

Summit Board of Health

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/policiesCivil Rights laws

Summit College Club Foundation P.O. Box 273 Summit NJ 07902 Lynne Rogerson President 973-216-5243 summitcollegeclub@gmail.com summitcollegeclub.org Organization Purpose: Promotes the education of women high school seniors and women community college students by raising money for college scholarships

Summit Democrats PO Box 574 Summit NJ 07902 Chair 908-403-6420 summitnjdemocrats@gmail.com summitdemocrats.org Organization Purpose: Represent nat'l/state/local Dem. Party in Summit

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

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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 Bill Glancy 908-656-0240 bglancy2@verizon.net Organization Purpose: To encourage faith communities in stewardship of the environment and environment justice

Summit Historical Society

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 PO 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 PO Box 93 Summit NJ 07902 Hal Dillon info@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 Macrina Carra Court Administrator 908-273-6112 mcarra@newprov.org cityofsummit.org/191/Court Organization Purpose: To adjudicate or mediate complaints and grievances in a local forum as defined by law.

Summit P.A.L. 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Stacy Donck President 212-201-1203 info@summitpal.org summitpal.org Organization Purpose: Develop + relationship betw. youth & police dept.

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 Planning Board

Summit Housing Authority

10 New England Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Peter Curley 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

512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Jacqueline Gray Executive Director 908-273-6413 jgray@summitnjha.org summitnjha.org Organization Purpose: Development/Management of Low-Rent Housing

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512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Stephanie Soulios Planning Board Sec. 908-273-6407 SSoulios@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/311 Organization Purpose: Subdivision & Site Plans

Summit Playhouse, The

Summit Police Department

Summit Tennis Association

512 Springfield Aven., Summit NJ 07901 Steven Zagorski Chief 908-273-0051 szagorski@spdnj.org cityofsummit.org/231 Organization Purpose: Prevention/detection of crime// Community safety

Daniel Bar 908-273-5724 45 Mead St., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 sta07901@gmail.com statennis.com Joe Franchino President 908-464-1555 Organization Purpose: All-volunteer group to promote the jlfranchino@comcast.net unicospf.org sport of tennis on the public courts Summit. Organizes events for adults and children all year. and the Summit Union County Educational Services Commission middle school tennis program 45 Cardinal Drive Westfield NJ 07090 Summit Toastmasters Club Carrie Dattilo Superintendent 908-233-9317 17 Kent Place Blvd, United Methodist Church Summit NJ 07901 Cdatillo@ucesc.org ucesc.org Saafir Jenkins President Organization Purpose: Our mission is to build president@summittoastmasters.com summittoastmasters.com partnerships and provide innovative educational Organization Purpose: Public Speaking and Leadership solutions that support school districts and benefit all Organization 21st century learners.

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

Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Inc. Union County Magnet High School

Wagner Farm Arboretum & Gardens

Summit Police Officers Benevolent Assn. Local #55 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Collin Scarpello President 908-273-0051 info.summitpba@gmail.com summitpba.com Organization Purpose: Police Officers Welfare/Civic Activities

Summit Recycling Advisory Committee 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Mimi Zukoff morahzukoff@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 landlordtenant relationships

Summit Republicans PO Box 572 Summit NJ 07902 Steve Spurr Chairman 908-918-1004 summitrepublicans.org Organization Purpose: Support Rep. Party/local, state, nat'l. levels

Summit Schools Boosters Assn PO Box 674 Summit NJ 07902 Allison Fagan/ Bonnie Park 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 Stephen Mathey President summitsoccernj@gmail.com summitsoccer.org Organization Purpose: Promote/support soccer teams

Summit Speech School

Unico

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

1000 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07902 John Buscaino President 908-277-9479 info@summitems.org summitems.org Organization Purpose: 24-hour emergency medical/ ambulance service, ambulance transportation, public safety & health education

1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains NJ 07076 Gwen Ryan Superintendant 908-880-8288 x216 gryan@ucvts.org www.ucvts.org Organization Purpose: Alternative HS, emphasis on Science/Math/Tech.

Summit Youth Football, Flag & Tackle

United Methodist Church of New Providence

100 Morris Ave./Dept. of Community Programs 1441 Springfield Ave., New Providence NJ 07974 Summit NJ 07901 Victor Franco Pastor 908-464-5535 Kevin Fagan Director 908-277-2932 summityouthfootball@gmail.com npumc1441@verizon.net npumcnj.org Organization Purpose: We sponsor youth flag and tackle United Methodist Church of Summit football programs for children entering K-8th grade 17 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ 07901 Summit, City of Laura Steele Lead Pastor 908-277-1700 office@umcsummit.org umcsummit.org 512 Springfield Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Organization Purpose: Worship/Christian education/ Rosemary Licatese City Clerk 908-273-6400 rlicatese@cityofsummit.org cityofsummit.org/260/Common-Council service-community Organization Purpose: Government

Vivid Stage 120 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Laura Elkstrand 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 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 a Community Garden, a Senior Garden with raised beds for those 70+ or physically challenged, a Children's Garden and a Giving Garden. Perfect for gardening, birdwatching, star gazing or enjoying nature. Volunteers welcome. Annual Brite Nites Halloween fundraising event each October.

Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church 138-142 Broad St., Summit NJ 07901 Rev. Dr. Denison D. Harrield, Jr. Pastor 908-277-0574 WallaceChapel@aol.com Organization Purpose: Religion

Washington School PTO of Summit United Way of Greater Union County 507 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North 219 Central Ave., Rahway NJ 07065 Jersey Affiliate Julienne Cherry President/ CEO 908-353-7171 4 Campus Drive Parsippany NJ 07054 Kaitlyn Wojtowicz Marketing & Development Manager 908-277-2904 cure@komennorthjersey.org komennorthjersey.org Organization Purpose: Education and Fund Raising/ Breast Cancer

julienne.cherry@unitedwayguc.org uwguc.org Organization Purpose: Meet Human Service needs of our community

UR Church

908-273-0817 washingtonPTO.07901@gmail.com washingtonelementarypto.membershiptoolkit.com Organization Purpose: home

WAVE, The 70 Maple St., Summit NJ 07901 Adam Gilbert Coordinator 908-273-0441 Centralpres.org Organization Purpose: Contemporary worship

105 Diamond Hill Rd., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Carolyn Farnsworth Pastor 908-422-0459 cabloom224@gmail.com diamondhillumc.com 208 Summit Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Organization Purpose: We believe that Jesus is Lord and Westminster Presbyterian Church Farrell Borine Executive Director 908-273-4921 this belief makes us a community that leads us to bring 725 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 office@templesinainj.org templesinainj.org Rev. George Betz Pastor 908-464-9400 hope and purpose to each person and family.

Organization Purpose: A progressive reform congregation wpcadmin1@verizon.net wpcbh.org with 400 families Organization Purpose: Religion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Temple Sinai

17 W 3rd St., New Providence NJ 07974 Nicholas Perillo Commander 908-464-1248 P.O. Box 867 Summit NJ 07902 info@vfw.org vapp.com/serviceproviders/13643 Dana Turk Pres. info@summitforever.org summitforever.org Organization Purpose: Grantmaking foundation dedicated Organization Purpose: Vet association to grantmaking and scholarships in the Summit Area.

VFW Post 6259

The Summit Foundation

705 Central Ave., Ste 1 New Providence NJ 07974 Raymond Dorso Executive Director 908-508-0011 Towne Club, The info@summitspeech.org summitspeech.org Organization Purpose: Auditory/Oral education of hearing 34 Stockton Rd., Summit NJ 07901 impaired children: birth-3. Preschool. Mainstream Kathy Valente & Eileen Brabant Co-Presidents support preK-HS 908-277-0475 kathy_valente@yahoo.com Organization Purpose: Women's social club with a goal to Summit Sr High School PTA raise money for Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights Rescue Squads.

125 Kent Place Boulevard Summit NJ 07901 908-273-1494 shspto@gmail.com summitshspto.com Organization Purpose: Communication and fundraising to tryCAN benefit SHS Students 100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 David Guida TryCAN Coordinator 908-277-2932 Summit Symphony summitcan@gmail.com summitcommunityprograms.com/156/TryCAN-Special-Needs 100 Morris Ave., Summit NJ 07901 Alane Gruber President 908-464-7215, 551-804-8114 Organization Purpose: A collaboration of communities in summitsymphonynj@gmail.com summitsymphony.org Union and Essex Counties providing programs for youth with special needs Organization Purpose: Arena for non-professional musician/Provide free concerts for everyone

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 PO Box 83 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 program of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Frank Perlzak Commander 908-464-9893 njvfw.org/index.php/119-districts/district-5/745-vfw-post-6259 Arts, is committed to providing the highest quality in Organization Purpose: Fraternal, patriotic, historical and music education in a supportive environment to a wide range of students. educational

Visions and Pathways 49 Brahma Ave., PO Box 6871 Bridgewater NJ 08807 David Walker Executive Director 908-526-6605 x301 DWalker@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

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

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2024 Suburban Chamber of Commerce Listing In Alphabetical Order

908 Enterprises - Website Design & Marketing

(908) 263-0408

Davies Insurance Management

(973) 985-9275

Liss Copy and Print

(908) 277-3500

SAGE Eldercare

(908) 273-5550

Ace Pension Solutions, LLC

(908) 295-2692

Dear Dental

(551) 222-0072

Liss Medical Arts Pharmacy

(908) 522-0111

Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers

(908) 273-1676

Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC, The

(908) 379-9731

Debary Inn, The

(908) 277-0005

Liss Music Center

(908) 273-7171

Skin Deep Salon and Spa

(908) 508-1800

Adams Fine Clothing

(908) 665-0800

Delicious Heights

(908) 464-3287

Lois Schneider Realtor

(908) 277-1398

Smythe Volvo Inc.

(908) 273-4200

Adobe Acrobat

(408) 753-5826

Dempsey, Dempsey & Sheehan

(908) 277-0388

Lyons Veterinary Hospital

(973) 283-5515

Snapology Summit NJ

(646) 512-2196

AFC Urgent Care New Providence

(908) 402-3338

Dental Studio of Summit, The

(908) 273-1525

M&T Bank - Summit

(908) 273-0122

Stony Hill Players

(888) 817-3013

AFC Urgent Care Short Hills

(973) 671-5350

Donna Donaldson Home

(908) 277-0400

Madison Reed Inc.

(908) 739-6511

Suburban Chambers of Commerce

(908) 522-1700

AIP Mobility Plus

(973) 370-8918

Don-Tre Professional Driving School, Inc

(973) 376-8118

Main Street Movers

973-732-3700

Summit Area YMCA

(908) 738-2170

Alfonso & Webber, LLC

(609) 807-8643

Door Boy LLC

(908) 464-1440

Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern

(908) 277-4492

Summit Board of Education

(908) 273-3025

American Pension LLC

(908) 757-5151

Dorey Painting Company LLC

(973) 303-2380

Marmon Industrial Water, LLC

(908) 516-1425

Summit Dental Partners

(908) 499-8707

Americans for Fair Taxation

(908) 578-4975

Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, Clinical Psychologist

(908) 522-1444

Max of New Providence, The

(732) 616-4870

Summit Downtown, Inc.

(908) 277-6100

Ani Ramen House & MOCHINUT

(908) 679-8157

Dunkin' Donuts- Berkeley Heights

(908) 879-5878

Mind Body Wellness Center

(908) 522-1861

Summit Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

(908) 522-0077

DUXIANA

(908) 522-8200

Minuteman Press

(908) 857-4644

Summit Foundation, The

Anova Apex Consulting Services LLC

(863) 267-5987

Edward Jones - Bob Competiello Financial Advisor (973) 377-2377

Monk's Home Improvements

(973) 635-7900

Summit Frame & Art, Inc.

(908) 273-8665

Arc of Union County, The

(973) 315-0000

Edward Jones- Kevin Mack

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

(908) 665-2122

Summit Hearing Aid Center

(908) 277-6886

Art Of The Arch & Aesthetics LLC

(908) 608-4655

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

Natale's Summit Bakery

(908) 277-2074

Summit Oaks Hospital

(908) 277-9107

Bake Bakery

(908) 522-9270

Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights

(908) 897-1970

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble

(908) 723-5622

Summit Ski and Sport

(908) 277-4170

Bancnotes Wealth Management

(848) 200-9765

Family Promise

(908) 273-1100

New Providence Board of Education

(908) 464-9050

Summit Ski Rental and Service

(908) 277-4170

Barth's Market

(908) 464-8555

Farinolio

(908) 392-3426

New Providence Chiropractic

(908) 665-1818

Summit Soundz Entertainment LLC

(908) 265-2169

Bassett Associates

(908) 277-1176

Farmers Insurance- Hector Lugo Agency

(908) 527-1700

New Providence Dentistry

(908) 376-9297

Summit Speech School

(908) 508-0111

Berkeley Cleaners

(908) 464-9859

First Energy

(973) 401-8497

New Providence Fuel

(908) 464-7277

Summit Sport and Spine LLC

(908) 263-7043

Berkeley Heights Board of Education

(908) 464-1718

Five Star Painting of Summit

(908) 358-4782

NJ Sharing Network

(908) 516-5400

Summit Transcendental Meditation Program

(908) 522-0820

Berkeley Heights YMCA

(908) 464-8373

Floor & Decor

(908) 514-5689

Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA's

(908) 277-4145

Sunrise of Summit

(908) 673-1400

BHHS Fox & Roach, Realtors

(908) 273-0400

Four Monkeys Bistro

(908) 483-2288

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

(908) 522-8118

Susan Julia, Olive Oil Etc

(551) 427-7452

BIG. (Believe, Inspire, Grow)

(908) 337-5402

Friends of the Summit Free Public Library , The

(908) 337-5402

Office Evolution

(908) 280-1813

TAP Into Local LLC

(908) 279-0303

Blow In Blow Out

(908) 273-4947

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

(848) 482-7230

Office Tavern Grill, The

(908) 522-0550

Taylor Law Group, LLC

(908) 219-7771

Borough of New Providence

(908) 665-1400

Gearhart Law

(908) 273-0700

Optimal Facility Management Solutions LLC

(617) 775-9038

Terrana Orthodontics

(908) 838-9220

Bourne, Noll & Kenyon

(908) 277-2200

General Plumbing Supply

(732) 752-2020

Oratory School of Summit, NJ

(908) 273-1084

Thomas Chase LLC

(917) 549-6472

Boxcar

(908) 485-7275

Goodman's Deli

(908) 898-0900

Overlook Medical Center

(908) 522-2000

Timothy Lowe, LLC

(908) 499-0340

Brandywine Living at Summit

(908) 522-8852

GRA Architect, Inc

(908) 464-0106

Partners Transportation Group

(908) 341-0298

TLC Computer Services

(877) 926-8852

BrightStar Care

(908) 322-8200

Grand Summit Hotel, The

(908) 273-3000

Passion for Spices

(908) 380-0644

Total Home Cleaning

(908) 273-8774

Broadway Diner, The

(908) 273-4353

Graphic Imagery, Inc.

(908) 755-2882

Payless Rugs

(866) 786-7123

Township of Berkeley Heights

(908) 464-2700

Care 1st Training Group

(908) 443-1277

GolfCave

(908) 263-2283

Peapack Private

(908) 598-1717

Tri-Force Energy LLC

(201) 298-0218

cerb.one

(848) 205-9658

Haven Savings Bank- Berkeley Heights

(908) 790-0770

Peapack-Gladstone Bank

(908) 273-2890

Two Fields Bakeshop

(908) 647-7337

Christie's International Real Estate

(908) 516-4790

Haven Savings Bank- Summit

(908) 522-0090

Pearly Whites

(908) 464-6789

Union County College

(908) 709-7501

Christmas Decor of NJ

(908) 303-0081

Home For Good Dog Rescue

(908) 598-8212

Peter Wallburg Studios

(908) 277-2078

United Way of Greater Union County

(908) 353-7171

Ciel Power LLC

(201) 632-3463

Hub Murray Hill by BW Premier Collection, The

(908) 665-9200

Piattino

(908) 219-4801

Valley Bank

(973) 220-0546

Citizens Bank - Berkeley Heights

(908) 464-0860

J. McLaughlin

(908) 918-1801

Pipes of Christmas, The

(917) 584-4180

Vibrance For Life

(973) 218-1199

Citizens Bank - New Providence

(908) 286-1075

Jacadi Paris

(917) 794-7785

Plastic Palmtree, Inc.

(310) 733-9015

Virginia Jordan

Citizens Bank - Summit

(201) 286-4926

Jaeger Lumber

(908) 686-0073

Play-PKL

(609) 200-0430

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

(908) 273-9121

City of Summit, The

(908) 277-9400

JAG Physical Therapy

(908) 396-6780

PNC Bank

(908) 522-3441

Vivid Stage

(908) 514-9654

Classic Construction Service

(908) 273-5252

Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners

(908) 540-6767

Polycarp Flowers

(908) 723-8208

Weichert Realtors- Summit

(908) 277-1200

Clear Point Designs

(917) 797-7923

Joseph Steiner

(908) 337-9536

Prime Bank Card INC.

(201) 306-0216

Weichert Realtors- Joseph Eberle

(908) 868-4800

Club Z! Tutoring Services

(908) 460-1855

Junior League of Summit

(908) 273-7344

Primrose School of Berkeley Heights

(908) 286-0900

Wharton Arts

(908) 790-0700

Clyde Paul Insurance Agency

(201) 991-7598

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

Prominent Properties Sothebys International Realty (908) 273-8808

Winberie's Restaurant and Bar

(908) 277-4224

Coldwell Banker Realty

(908) 522-1800

Kitchen Expressions

(908) 273-4442

Provident Bank- Summit

(908) 522-6555

Window Tailors

(908) 464-0644

Colonial Appliance

(908) 665-1212

Kumon of Berkeley Heights

(908) 725-2857

PuroClean Restoration Services

(908) 577-9120

Windows & Doors by the Men with Tools

(908) 224-7997

Color Me Mine

(201) 966-4017

Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community

(908) 516-9136

QuickSilver Counseling Center

(888) 477-8941

Woodward Properties, REALTORS

(908) 598-0155

Comparion Insurance Agency

(908) 585-1372

Learning Experience, The

(908) 679-8976

Rad Theatricals

(973) 713-2543

YogaSix

(908) 315-3165

Connection, The

(908) 273-4242

Liberty Group, The

(908) 964-8390

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(908) 273-8787

Zadie's Nurturing Den

(908) 277-8584

Cove Carpet One Floor & Home

(908) 273-0220

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper

(908) 273-1212

Rewey Asset Management

(917) 306-0384

ZenBusiness

(512) 765-4985

CP Travel Advisor - LetsGlobetrot.com

(908) 517-1107

Linda's Creative Gifts

(908) 473-0982

Robinwood Kitchens Inc.

(908) 665-5900

Daniel Krisiloff

(908) 938-6856

Lisa Allen

ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design

(908) 273-6565

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Volunteers are the lifeblood of communities, and in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit, various boards and committees are in search of residents to join and contribute to efforts that range from overseeing the installation of public art displays to preservation of historic structures.

“If you are passionate about shaping the future of your community, please consider volunteering on a board or commission,” said Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, M.D.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS

An application is available on the township’s website, and applicants are asked to include any relevant work or other experience pertinent to the committee, commission or task force for which they are applying, which include the Board of Health, Grants Committee, Library Board or the Economic Development Committee.

All applications are reviewed by a three-member panel of township employees.

NEW PROVIDENCE

The borough’s website features descriptions of the various volunteer advisory committees in town, and an application that can be submitted electronically. Some of the groups seeking members include the Public Art Committee, the Planning Board, the Comcast Franchise Renewal Committee

and the New Providence Mental Health Advocacy and Education Committee.

Along with basic identifying information, applicants are asked how long they have lived in New Jersey and in New Providence specifically, are asked to attach a resume and a photo, and to indicate which board, commission or committee interests them most.

Those interested in serving on the fire department, rescue squad or police auxiliary are asked to contact those agencies directly.

SUMMIT

Each November, the mayor and Common Council begin the annual process of reviewing volunteer applications and appointing new members. Terms vary from one to five years of service, and the city keeps applications active for two years.

Among the volunteer groups that seek members are the Affordable Housing Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Civil Rights Commission and Recycling Advisory Committee.

Details and an application are found on the city’s website. Call the City Clerk’s office at 908-273-6400 with any questions.

From New Providence High School

Kyra Licari Will attend Villanova University

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hether you have a penchant for “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” a love for “Lola” or you’re crazy for Bruce’s “Cadillac Ranch,” an upcoming fundraiser at the Summit Elks Lodge, 40 Maple St., promises an evening full or music, entertainment, food and friendship, all to benefit a local non-profit.

On Thursday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Elks will host a karaoke night, with proceeds benefitting the all-volunteer Summit Historical Society, which has as its headquarters the city’s oldest remaining structure, the 1741 Carter House at 90 Butler Parkway.

Admission is a minimum donation of $40, and will include finger food and tunes provided by local DJ Michael Fusco of Summit Soundz. There will be a cash bar.

A QR code is being created for advance ticket sales. For details, visit summithistoricalsociety.org or call the Carter House at 908-277-1747. The museum is open September through June, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m.

Admission is free. Housed in the archives are materials that include newspapers, maps, Summit High School yearbooks, city directories that date back to 1898, hundreds of local postcards, obituaries and family histories, photos and more.

The Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, 165 Hobart Ave., will host its annual family-friendly Celebrate Fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 11 to 3. This year’s event marks the Reeves-Reed’s 50 years as a public arboretum, historic garden and educational resource.

Activities will include: • Fall themed games, crafts, activities, a story trail and chalk maze • Pumpkin patch and spooky trail (children are encouraged to wear costumes) • Goats grazing in the glacial bowl • Tenafly Nature Center presentations in the amphitheater • Wisner House Art Exhibition, Susan Darwin’s “Location Series - The New Jersey Paintings” • Photo opportunities throughout the gardens and woodland trails • 50/50 anniversary raffle and 50th anniversary merchandise sale • Market and food vendors “Our festival is all about bringing the community together to celebrate the beauty and warmth of the season and to celebrate nature,” said Jackie Kondel, executive director of the arboretum.

Admission for Reeves-Reed Arboretum members and children younger than three is free. Non-members are $10/person. This event has timed entry at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., so register for the entry time you prefer, as changes will be based on availability.

For tickets and more information, visit reeves-reedarboretum.org.

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The Berkeley Heights Education Foundation (BHEF) will host a Back to the 90’s-themed 30th anniversary celebration and fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at Vintage Tavern, 342 Valley Road, Gillette.

Proceeds from the event will help support administrator, teacher and student-initiated grants to enhance educational excellence in the Berkeley Heights public schools. Guests will enjoy an open bar, music by @Boogie Heights, passed hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Tickets ($75 per person) are available for purchase at bhedfoundation.org.

This evening will celebrate the teachers and administrators who have brought innovative programs to Berkeley Heights’ public schools through BHEF grants, as well as the generosity of individual donors and business and corporate sponsors that

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Community Paper Shredding Day will take place at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Building parking lot, 29 Park Ave., hosted by the township’s Environmental Commission. The event starts at 9 a.m. and runs through 1 p.m., or until the shredding trucks reach capacity.

This is an opportunity to recycle paper that contains confidential material, and will be the last paper shredding event of the year in Union County.

Participants are asked to remember: • Previously shredded paper or wet paper will not be accepted. have made grant funding possible over the past 30 years. For sponsorship opportunities, email the BHEF at bhefnj@gmail.com.

The Berkeley Heights Education Foundation is a volunteerrun organization that operates independently of the Berkeley Heights Board of Education and Parent Teacher Organizations. For almost 30 years, the BHEF has raised funds to enhance education excellence in the Berkeley Heights Public Schools by sponsoring programs that support innovative instruction, strengthen school-community ties, enrich students’ appreciation of the arts and humanities, and augment technology resources throughout the district. For information, visit bhedfoundation.org.

• Please bring material in paper bags (no leaf bags, plastic ring binders or clips). Boxes and plastic bags will be returned.

• Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only.

• In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of four bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10 pounds each.

• Residents only, no businesses.

The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission was established to protect, develop or use natural resources, including water resources, located within the township. The commission is an advisory group with the responsibility to recommend plans and programs to the Planning Board for the development and use of open lands and wetlands.

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Once again, we find ourselves in the midst of autumn, a wonderful time of year, especially in Summit. We have settled into our back-toschool routines, are enjoying the last bits of warm weather and we are gearing up for the end of the year rush. There is so much to look forward to right now, but there are a couple of important things to keep in mind this time of year.

With everyone back on the road after the end of summer, it is imperative that we remind ourselves to practice good pedestrian and driver safety. Please remember to put the phone down, both as a pedestrian and driver. Always stay alert and focused on the road.

There are many fun community events coming up, including annual fall favorites like the Haunted Hike, Scream on the Green and the Halloween parade. Subscribe to city notifications to stay informed and get reminders for these and other events throughout the year.

I encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy the many wonderful parks and green spaces throughout Summit, including Martin's Brook Park, Briant Park, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Park Line, Tiny Forest, Village Green and more. Let's make the most of this beautiful fall weather while we can.

I invite everyone to join me and members of the Mayor’s Wellness Committee on a Harvest Moon hike on

Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. Meet at the Passaic River Park parking lot on Springfield Avenue.

We will be led by fitness expert Nerissa Aschoff from the Summit Area YMCA through beautiful trails, where you’ll set mindful intentions and connect with nature with Tammy from Ultra Connected Wellness. Two former Scout leaders, Dennis Toft Sr. and Councilman Manuel Couto, will share the principles of hiking and snacking while utilizing technology for identifying and multitude of flora and fauna via the Seek app.

The walk will cover about three miles, with cinnamon cider served afterwards. Bring a journal and a camera to collect your observations as we explore our surroundings and find out how the forest can sooth your nervous system and nourish your soul.

This event will combine community, conversation and exercise, all of which contribute to overall well-bring. Preparing a snack in nature demonstrates resourcefulness and connects us more deeply to our environment, and celebrating under the full Hunter’s Moon adds a magical touch to the experience.

Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.

Please bring any personal medications or allergy remedies, if needed.

A registration form and waiver are required, and can be found on the township’s website. Every participant is required to fill out and sign a waiver.

We will have extra printed copies on hand for last-minute attendees. All guests younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy fall season, and I hope to see many of you enjoying the offerings around town!

Come for the hike, and stay for the connections. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mayor Elizabeth Fagan Summit

Mayor Angie Devanney Berkeley Heights

HAPPY FALL! We have been very successful in obtaining almost $2 million in grant money from federal, state, county and private sector sources for various projects around the borough. We have been extremely busy working on our infrastructure, including paving 88 roads over the past two years, and replacing major water mains. We are awaiting the Passaic River Bridge project to begin shortly, as the bridge is currently being manufactured.

The New Providence Community Pool Bridge is also slated for replacement this fall. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be installed during construction. Also this fall, new lit pickleball courts will be put in next to the tennis courts.

We have many wonderful family friendly fall community events and activities planned. Please visit our borough website for all the details.

We welcome and encourage everyone to come and participate!

We are a team effort here in New Providence.

Thank you to our outstanding Borough Council, our dedicated administration, employees and staff, all our very generous businesses, our selfless volunteers and to all of you for making our community such an incredible place to live, work and visit. We look forward to seeing you around town and encourage everyone to please support local and SHOP NP! We wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy fall ahead!

Mayor Al Morgan New Providence

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DOORS TO SANTA CLAUS SHOP GETTING SET TO OPEN More than 500 guests were welcomed during the late September grand opening of one of downtown Summit’s newest businesses, Farinolio, at 12 Bank St. As the ribbon was cut by Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, M.D., founders Annette and Francesco Colbertado were joined by staff members who included Laura Orlando, partner and director of private events, and Eden Coetzee, front of the house manager for both the Westfield and Summit stores.

Representing the Suburban Chamber of Commerce were

Evelyn Simmons Davis, executive director, and board member May Fridel. “When you treat a store as your home, you want your guests to be welcomed with kindness and a smiling face,” said the Colbertados. “That’s why at Farinolio, we select and treat all our team members -- our brand ambassadors -- with the utmost care and respect. In turn, we expect them to engage with all our guests and answer any questions they have about our food and culture. Positive feedback makes our day, but constructive criticism helps us grow. We strive to receive both. That’s how we define ‘hospitality’ at Farinolio.” The store is open Monday through Saturday 8:30 to 4:30, and the phone number is 908-219-9949.

For the 58th consecutive year, the Santa Claus Shop will open its doors to area families to provide complimentary holiday shopping. The shop serves more than 1,500 lowincome family members and senior citizens from Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights.

This year’s Santa Claus Shop will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summit. Families will be offered shopping hours by invitation only during the first week of December.

The Santa Claus Shop is chaired

by Summit residents Jen Adel, Amanda Darnowski, Jenny Groves and Corinne White and co-chaired by Stephanie Phiebig, Hilary Reilly, Teresa Solano, Jessica Whitehorne and Roseanne Wilson.

The shop exists solely on donations and volunteers.

With monetary donations from area residents, local organizations

and businesses, the Santa Claus Shop can purchase the gifts that allow less fortunate neighbors to experience the joy of holiday giving without financial burden.

To keep the holiday spirit alive for local residents in need, the Santa Claus Shop chairwomen ask for members of the community to consider giving. Checks can be made payable to SHIP, with Santa Claus Shop noted on the check’s memo line, and mailed to the Santa Claus Shop, P.O. Box 119, Summit 07902. The ability to make an online donation is available at summitsantaclausshop.com.

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DISCOVER MUSICAL MASTERWORK AT FREE EVENT ON OCT. 19

“Discover Symphonic Masterworks with the Maestro” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., Summit.

Admission is free.

The event will be led by Maestro George Marriner Maull, artistic director of the Discovery Orchestra, and will feature a Discovery exploration of George Gershwin’s “Piano Concerto in F, Movement George Marriner Maull III” through the use of a worldclass recording, on-screen visual elements and audience participation. In addition, there will be a guest pianist, Carlos Avila.

Admission to the event is free, but seating is limited, so registration is required. Find details on discoveryorchestra.org.

The musical event is sponsored by Dan and Gail Kopp and David and Ellen Williams. It begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception, followed by the Discovery Program at 7:30 and dessert at 8:30.

After 44 years of serving local snow enthusiasts, Summit Ski & Sport is closing its doors.

“The building has been sold,” said owner Paul Phillips, “and our lease has ended. It’s time.”

He said how grateful he and his wife, Mary, are “for the memories here” over more than four decades, and that they thank the Hadley brothers for helping them get started. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips founded the business while still in their 20s.

“Not only did we have so many great full-time employees,” he noted, “I am extremely proud to have been able to give so many kids – more than 100 of them – their first jobs.” He said his retirement plans including keeping his wholesale business for the time being, spending more time at the Phillips’ home in North Carolina, taking long walks with their dogs and hanging out as often as possible with grandchildren.

Another source of pride he described is that Summit Ski & Sport has had second and even third generations of families come to purchase their snow gear and have it serviced.

“I am blown away by the reaction we are getting from people when they hear we’re closing the store,” Mr. Phillips said.

“People have come in and teared up when they’re talking to me.

Their feelings have been so heartfelt, and they’ve even come in to share memories and photos with us.”

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Berkeley Heights Township police officers will sponsor the department’s free annual trunk or treating on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Hall Parking Lot, 29 Park Ave. Families are invited to decorate their vehicle trunks with a Halloween theme and provide treats for all participants. Costumed children will make their way from car to car, collecting candy and enjoying the festive displays.

Participating families are asked to arrive by 10 a.m. for set-up.

At the Berkeley Heights Public Library, teens are invited to paint Halloween-themed houses on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., while costumed children are welcome at a Halloween story time on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.

Also at the library, there will be a post trick or treating showing of “Hocus Pocus” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. The librarians will host their first Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., which will feature pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, pumpkin science and more.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, a haunted house in the library’s Children’s Room will boast spooky decorations, crafts and coloring.

New Providence Downtown trick or treating will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., when costumed children are invited to visit businesses along South Street and Springfield Avenues.

The New Providence PBA’s trunk or treat and decorated pumpkin contest are set for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at the New Providence Community Pool, 1378 Springfield Ave., and no sign up is necessary.

At the borough’s library, a Halloween Storytime Party will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m .

Summit Sunday, Oct. 20, is the date for this year’s Scream on the Green, which begins with a family dance party at 6 p.m. followed by a showing of “Monsters, Inc.” at dusk. Attendees will enjoy bonfires and s’mores, and are advised to bring blankets or chairs, as no seating is provided.

The PAL and Department of Community Programs host the city’s annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. Participants will line up at 25 DeForest Ave. at 2:45 for a 3 p.m. march to the Village Green, where there will be music, entertainment and snacks until 4:15.

Attendees will be invited to walk across the stage for the costume contest, in which categories will include Most 2024 Relevant, Scariest, Cutest and Best Group.

For details, call 908-277-2932 or visit summitcommunityprograms.com.

Downtown, more than 1,000 children take part each year in Summit Downtown, Inc.’s much-anticipated trick or treating, scheduled this year for Thursday, Oct. 31, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Stores, eateries and other businesses will be handing out treats that afternoon.

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