Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10 am to 2 pm   Grab Your Organization! Mobilize Family and Friends! Promote Your Business! On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit will be hosting its 5th annual Festival of Trees, and we invite YOU to help make it a success! STEP 1: Sign up to sponsor and decorate a tree! RRA will provide and set up the lighted trees, you just need the decorations. The deadline to register is December 5. We will have a limited number of trees, so don’t wait to sign up. This is a great opportunity for local families, school and scout groups to have fun...

From November 21-23, 2024, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present their fall play, Peter and the Starcatcher. The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs Darling, Tinker Bell and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy. Performances will be held Thursday, November 21 at 4:00 PM, Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the performances are $12.00 for students,...

For the first time, all Kindergarteners attended school full day. Lafayette welcomed their first 3rd grade cohort with all new classroom furniture; marking the beginning or the grade reconfiguration. CMS opened with freshly painted walls, lockers and new ceilings. The resurfacing of the field is almost finished at CHS.

SUMMIT, NJ – Imagine a community where everyone has what they need. GRACE’s mission is to ensure that every neighbor in need is happy, healthy and secure. That starts with the community of supporters who came together on October 5th to celebrate ‘Cheers to GRACE’. We raised more than $30,000 while bringing together more than 150 friends from every part of our community, who celebrated the gifts of GRACE during a night to remember. This event raised funds to support weekly distribution of fresh, nutrient-dense food, essential supplies, and stabilizing supports that enhance the health, wellbeing,...

Prosthodontics dental care plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health, extending far beyond the realms of oral hygiene. The mouth serves as a gateway to the body, where bacteria from periodontal disease can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to systemic inflammation and other serious health problems. Regular dental check-ups and treatments can prevent a multitude of health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Moreover, prosthodontics – a specialized field within dentistry – significantly enhances the quality of life for patients through various...

The whispers are true. The Secret Tea Room at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, New Jersey is a hidden gem that has been serving up charming tea events overlooking the beautiful gardens for almost three years now. It’s the talk of the town! Taking inspiration from world-renowned tea rooms like the Savoy in London, The Secret Tea Room is providing a comparable experience in historic Wisner House on the grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and offering the perfect blend of nature, elegance, and tradition. In the fast-paced world of today, the Secret Tea Room offers visitors a unique opportunity to...

In this version, produced exclusively at the Chatham Playhouse since 1988, Dickens serves not only as narrator, but also as a character that befriends Scrooge and walks beside him during his life-changing journey through memories and premonitions. While the script remains true to the original story, the playwright also pulled from letters that Dickens wrote to family and friends. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become one of the most beloved of all holiday tales, and this unique production also reminds us that Dickens’ inspiration for penning the story goes much deeper. A family friendly musical...

Chatham High School Principal Doug Walker with CHS students who received commendation by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Chatham High Principal Doug Walker recently recognized 22 Chatham High School seniors who have been named “Commended Students” in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Commended Students from Chatham High School are as follows: Farris Ahmad, Jessica Bao, Richard Connor, Dan Cvetkovic, Alexander Fairbairn, Peter Fodero, Jonathan Furst, Tristan George, Dhiren Holland, Luca Holland, Vera Iorizzo, Julia Karp, Aryan Kumar, Shreyan Lingapelli, Andrew Loconte,...

Summit Fire Chief Eric Evers points to the historical significance of the opening of the new firehouse. Leaders from the local government and various community members were hosted by the Summit Fire Department during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of the new Fire House on Friday. “This is an historical time for the Fire Department in the City of Summit,” said Fire Chief Eric Evers, “for the first real, brand-new fire house to be built. It’s an honor to be here today.” Chief Evers thanked various residents, local organizations, Summit business owners, building contractors and the Common...