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Orange Avenue School’s Peer Group

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

by Natalie Fidlow @nfidlow Twenty-five years ago, Brian Gilroy started Peer Group at Orange Avenue School in Cranford. Peer Group is a social skills program where younger children, “peers,” buddy up with middle school “peer leaders” to play and build friendship skills. Angela Braxton explains it as “showing all kids what it’s like and what it means to be a peer.” And it’s no small task. Today, Angela Braxton is at the helm of a Peer Group with over 300 participants from Orange Avenue School and other elementary schools in the district. “The peer leaders run the program, and I make it happen.”...

Bella is Super Cuddly!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Drew, Sharon, Krista, Caitlin, Cami Type of Breed French Bulldog PET’S NAME Bella MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 6 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Bella spontaneously because we already have one frenchie named Lola, and once we saw Bella we knew she would be the perfect addition to our family and be Lola’s new best friend! Is there a story behind your pet’s name? We all agreed on the name Bella, it doesn’t really have any special meaning to it. We thought it was a pretty name for a gorgeous dog! Anything special or unusual about your pet? Something special...

New Hope in the Fight Against Brain Tumors

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center is among the highest enrolling sites in the SURVIVE Phase 2B clinical trial of a groundbreaking new brain tumor vaccine. SurVaxM, a first-of-its-kind vaccine targets survivin, the protein that keeps cancer cells alive in brain tumors. Neuro-oncology experts at Overlook are hoping that the vaccine will offer a better shot at long-term survival from the disease and improved function for patients with glioblastoma, a debilitating condition with an average survivability of about 16 months. “I think it represents the possibility of a true advance for...

By Tess Offers Delicious Lunch plus Homemade Goodies!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name(s): Tess Higgins Company name: By Tess Your position: Owner Website: By-Tess.com Phone number: 862-217-4746 Business address: 447 Springfield Ave (second floor) Summit, NJ 07901 What do you like best about the local area? I love the lively and artistic atmosphere of Summit! It’s a great up-and-coming city and the residents have been so excited and supportive in welcoming us to the scene! Describe what your company does. How long has it been in business? I (Tess) have been creating as much as I can for as long as I remember. Food, pottery, jewelry, art… you name it. A few years ago,...

Top Dentist Carries on Tradition at Executive Dental Studio Meet Dr. Maryse Manasse

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

Name: Maryse Manasse, DMD, MEd Family (names/ages): Wandy, Mirabelle (13), Loghan (12) and Camille (7) Company: Executive Dental Studio Job Title: Prosthodontist Contact Info: (P) 908-276-2385 (F) 908-276-2891 www.execdentalstudio.com info@execdentalstudio.com Her Bio Dr. Maryse Manasse graduated in 2002 from the College of Saint Elizabeth with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. After four years, she graduated from New Jersey Dental School in 2006. She realized that she wanted to pursue specialty training and continued an additional three years of Prosthodontic specialty...

Scholastic Honors!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Three Summit High School students have been selected as Finalists in the 2023 competition for National Merit® Scholarship awards. Their names are: Sophia Fu, Ravi Naidu, and Griffin Reinhardt-Hepler. The National Merit® Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2022 met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarship Awards to be offered in 2023. The selection of some 7,250 Merit Scholarship® winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress....

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to Shine On at Annual Gala!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Visual Art Center of New Jersey’s 90th Anniversary celebration continues as the Art Center prepares for its annual spring gala at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit on Saturday, April 29. The Shine On: 90th Anniversary Gala, presented by Premier Event Sponsors Chubb and Risk Strategies, is the highlight event of the year-long celebration and will feature live music by Art-Strings Ensemble, a festive cocktail hour, a delicious seated dinner, and the Art Center’s signature silent auction of exciting contemporary art. In addition, celebrity auctioneer, C.K. Swett, will return to host a thrilling...

Lawn and Landscape Patio Paver Design Ideas for Your Landscape

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Bill Schau – Landscape Solutions Patio pavers can add richness, character, and interest to your hardscaping, and many are eco-friendly. If you’re thinking about creating or upgrading an outdoor living space, you may want to consider these durable and beautiful products to enhance design ideas for your landscape. What are Patio Pavers? A patio paver is a paving stone used to construct outdoor patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls and other durable landscape features. They also come in different colors, textures, and styles. These pavers give you tremendous flexibility when planning...

Summit Board of Education Welcomes New Board Member

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Summit Board of Education recently welcomed Ms. Jennifer Sykes as the newest member of the Board at the recent Board of Education meeting on February 9, 2023. Ms. Erday will serve on the Education and Policy committees. “Ms. Erday is an engaged member of our Summit community and has volunteered in and around our school district for many years while raising her four children,” said Michael Colón, President of the Summit Board of Education. “Additionally, Ms. Erday has extensive professional experience in the areas of compliance, policy development, people strategy, training and development,...

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