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Take The Lead

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MILLBURN, NJ – February 18, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Up to 1,000 tickets will be offered free of charge directly to ten local high schools and their students within New Jersey’s Essex County, home to Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ), during the musical’s preview period (March 29th and April 2nd-6th at 7:30pm). The initiative,...

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American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at Chatham High School in the cafeteria on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9am-2pm. Registration is strongly encouraged and can be done using the QR code on the flyer attached or by going to redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

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Leah Griffith, a dedicated community leader, has been named Summit’s Volunteer of the Year

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Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, honored Griffith during the Summit Common Council Organization Meeting on January 7, 2025. Griffith’s extensive volunteer work includes serving as Chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness and President of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad. She has also contributed significantly to The Summit Foundation as Grants Chair and Board Member, and to Family Promise since 2005, culminating in her role as National Board Chair. «Leah embodies what it means to not just live in a community, but to actively shape it; to not just see problems, but to roll up her sleeves...

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Summit NJ Fire Department New State-of-the-Art Firehouse Now Open

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The Summit Fire Department officially opened its new firehouse at 281 Broad Street on Monday, marking a historic moment for the city. The new facility replaces the department’s previous home at 396 Broad Street, which is now out of service. During a ceremonial blessing at the new firehouse on Monday, Monsignor Robert Meyer of St. Teresa of Avila Parish presented a painting of St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters, to the department.(from left: Monsignor Meyer and Chief Eric Evers). During a ceremonial blessing, Monsignor Robert Meyer of St. Teresa of Avila Parish presented a painting...

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The Marching Band Awards Night! Students were honored for their hard work and dedication during this past Marching Band season. Drum Majors Max Eng, Sam Liu, and Julie Potasiewicz were essential to the success of our season. Seniors Saira Patel and Myles Muston were awarded MVP and Most Dedicated Band Member respectively. Senior Lindsay Noriega-Martinez and Caroline Gale led the flute and clarinet section to receive the award for Best Section. A huge shoutout goes to our leaders and seniors for all of their enthusiasm, dedication, and efforts over the past 4 years. We congratulate everyone...

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Overlook Medical Center marks completion of East Building, a 3-story, 78K-square foot expansion

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Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, on January 16, marked the completion of the East Building, a 3-story expansion to the hospital campus that houses new and updated space for vital specialties. The East Building represents a major expansion to the hospital as part of the ongoing Overlook Ahead project, a plan to extensively transform and enhance the Overlook Medical Center campus. The expansion provides new, updated, state-of-the art spaces for maternity care, cardiology and critical care and neuroscience. “This building, and most importantly the care that will be provided...

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Maintaining Self While Raising an Athlete Expansion

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Parental involvement in youth sports plays a crucial role in shaping an athlete’s experience and development. Positive involvement — marked by support, praise, and understanding —leads to favorable outcomes, whereas negative involvement characterized by pressure and high-performance expectations can hinder motivation. Striking a balance with moderate parental involvement is essential for both athlete autonomy and support. As someone with over 20 years of experience working with athletes, parents, and coaches, I have observed significant patterns in how parenting behaviors affect athletic growth....

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Atlantic Health System Opens Newly Renovated Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation

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Atlantic Health System recently celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation at 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown. The highly advanced simulation center provides healthcare professionals and students exceptional ‘real world’ practical learning experiences that bring medical education and theory to life. Conveniently located across the street from Morristown Medical Center, the Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation (GBTI) offers physicians, residents, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, medical students, and other health professionals...

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