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Want to Retire Early? Read This First

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As a financial advisor, I have seen firsthand how much planning it takes to retire early. Deciding to leave the workforce (and say goodbye to your steady paycheck) earlier than you previously intended to may come with many considerations. If you are intrigued by the idea of retiring early, read on for some suggestions for how to assess if moving your retirement date forward is something within your reach. Define your dream retirement. A realistic early retirement plan doesn’t happen by chance. It takes careful planning and deliberate action. Before you can figure out how to make early retirement...

REMEMBRANCE GARDEN DEDICATION

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Central Presbyterian Church of Summit will dedicate a newly-planted Remembrance Garden at 5 p.m. on September 10. The public is invited to the ceremony for the Garden, which will honor all those who passed away during the COVID pandemic — whether from COVID or not. The Garden — located on the Maple Street side of the Church property — is, itself, intended to be a public space. The short dedication program on September 10 will be followed by light refreshments.

Arts + Cars Downtown Art Festival and Summit Elks Classic Car Show RETURNS TO SUMMIT

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce the exciting return of Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and Summit Elks Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 17th from 10am to 4pm. Presented in collaboration with the Visual Arts Center of NJ and the Summit Elks, this family-friendly event is designed to celebrate the vibrant arts community and the timeless appeal of classic cars. Guests can expect a day filled with great food, live music, children’s entertainment, art and wares, classic cars from all years and much more in downtown Summit. The Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and...

Morristown Medical Center doubles national recognitions Overlook Medical Center climbs state rankings

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Atlantic Health System recently announced that it is the only health care system in New Jersey to have two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, ranked within the top four hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-2024 Best Hospital rankings. The medical centers join the rest of Atlantic Health System’s hospitals in offering patients expanded access to clinical care that is amongst the best in the nation. Morristown Medical Center doubled its number of national recognitions from U.S. News in this year’s rankings to six, the highest...

VACNJ TO OPEN FALL EXHIBITIONS FOCUSING on Themes of Dislocation and Migration

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

This fall, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will present exhibitions of work from Elana Herzog, Sandra Eula Lee, Samantha Batra Mehta, and Jeffrey Gibson. The works presented explore themes of dislocation and migration through the use of repurposed everyday and found materials. All four exhibitions will be on view from September 29, 2023, to February 4, 2024. In the Art Center’s Main Gallery, Elana Herzog: Ripped, Tangled, and Frayed will feature stunning mixed textile works ranging from raw and threadbare fabric vestiges to plush floral piecework embellished with embroidery and...

“FALL” IN LOVE WITH NATURE AT REEVES-REED ARBO-RETUM

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is offering a variety of nature programs this fall that are fun and interesting for all ages! Wellness, the arts, gardening, and horticulture, as well as volunteer opportunities abound at this 13.5-acre non-profit public garden in Summit. Check out what’s coming up and “Fall” in love with nature! FOR KIDS Homeschool Adventures returns, offering children ages 5-12 the opportunity to make discoveries on hikes, meet new friends, and learn new outdoor skills. (Fridays, 1pm, beginning 9/8) BOLD Arts is a creative dance and music experience for children in K-5th grade, inspired...

Local Business

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name: Ally Amenta Business: Moss and Canvas Email: mossandcanvas@gmail.com Congratulations on your business! How is it going? Tell us a bit about it. Thank you very much! As an artist I’m always looking for new mediums and techniques to experiment with. I was inspired to make pieces of moss art as holiday gifts last year, and it unlocked an unexpected passion. My aim for Moss and Canvas is to explore the lush textures and patterns of moss while integrating organic materials like dried flowers, lichens, and even wood mushrooms! The composition of each piece is one-of-a-kind, with an interesting...

Kid of the Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet local kid Irene Venditti, a curly-haired 2nd grader who loves ballet, buttered noodles, and Lady Gaga. Spotlight Name: Irene Venditti Age: 7 Grade/school: 2nd grade at Bloomingdale Avenue School Family Member Names: Matt, Catherine, and Matthew Pet’s Name/type: no pets (but really wants a dog!) Something unique about me: I have curly hair When I grow up, I want to be: a mother Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Ballet, softball, tennis, swimming Animal: Cheetah Color: Red Food: Buttered noodles Movies: Descendants Music: Lady Gaga Place to play: My house Sports teams: NY Yankees School subject:...

Meet Local Pet Pickles

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

a rescue cat who will smother you with cuddles, while keeping her “boss” of the house status. Family member names Phil, Rita, Marielle & Warren Mirabelli Type of Breed Female Cat PET’S NAME Pickles MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 10 Where/Why did you get your pet? We adopted Pickles from the ASPCA shelter about 8 years ago in NYC, after our old cat had passed away, and she was just what we needed in our lives. She was about 2 years old when we took her home, and she has lived with us ever since. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Pickles, who for the first year of us having her,...

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