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Chatham Education Foundation Awards Nearly $150,000 in Grants to Support Innovation Across the School District of the Chathams

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 5, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Chatham Education Foundation The Chatham Education Foundation (CEF) is proud to announce that it awarded $146,337.22 in grants during the 2024 calendar year to fund forward-thinking programs and resources across all six schools in the School District of the Chathams (SDOC). These grants are designed to enhance classroom learning, support educators, and provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and academic excellence. The largest grant of the year—$105,588.33 for the Chatham Middle School Library Media Center Redesign—will transform...

Limitless Lisa’s Next Chapter Dean Mauriello Launches Ambitious ALS Journey from Coast to Coast

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 5, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

In Summer 2025, Dean Mauriello continues the work he began last year in honor of his late mother, Lisa Stockman‑Mauriello, through Limitless Lisa, a local ALS‑awareness initiative based in Summit. Last year, TapInto Summit reported on the “Sea of Blue” event—a family‑led effort that mobilized the Summit community to raise awareness and support in memory of Lisa. That story introduced Dean’s commitment and the impact of Lisa’s fight with a rare, fast‑progressing form of ALS. One year later, Dean is broadening the scope: from July 16 through August 16, 2025, he is driving from State College, PA...

At Summer Camp, Play Becomes a Path to Healing

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 5, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Tanya Dev On a bright summer morning, laughter floats through the air like music. Inside a cozy room, paintbrushes swirl across canvases, cardboard swords transform campers into pirates and superheroes, and a circle of children bursts into giggles as friendships take shape. It feels like summer camp—but something more meaningful is quietly blooming beneath the surface. At the Lukin Center’s Therapeutic Creative Arts Camp in Chatham, play becomes a path to healing. Created by licensed therapists Courtney Medina, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC and Lauren Bomberg, LPC, BC-DMT, this week-long morning program...

Summit’s SQR Artisan Pizza, Kanibal & Co., and BarBacoa Offer New Flavors, Unique Gifts, and Fresh Looks This Summer

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 5, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As summer continues in downtown Summit, local businesses are serving up fresh experiences for residents and visitors alike. SQR Artisan Pizza, known for its handcrafted pizzas, has recently introduced authentic gelato, a specialty crafted under the guidance of Paolo, an expert who traveled from Italy to teach the art and history behind the frozen treat. The pizzeria’s new artisanal gelato machine is now ready for service, offering seasonal flavors soon to include vegan options. In addition to gelato, SQR offers fresh salads, Italian entrees, subs, and a variety of traditional dishes, aiming...

The Summit Foundation Awards Over $185,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 5, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Tom Mizisko The Summit Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of over $185,000 in scholarships to more than 60 students in the Summit, NJ area this year, empowering them to pursue higher education. Every year, the Foundation partners with generous donors to provide financial support that helps students cover not only tuition but the many other costs of college life, such as books, dorm supplies, and living expenses. This support allows students to attend schools of their choice, to live on campus, and to take on fewer student loans. “Before I even applied to colleges, I remember how...

Local School Calendars 2025-2026

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 5, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Cover Feature — Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 3, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Micah Kamesar Position: Co-Owner Business Address: PO Box 54 Garwood, NJ Hours: 9-7 PM M-F Phone Number: 908 617 3101 Website: jerseygarbagecancleaners.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jerseygarbagecancleaners/, https://www.facebook.com/JerseyGarbageCanCleaners/ Congratulations on your business servicing the local community! Tell us briefly about Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners. We are a Cranford-based curbside garbage can and dumpster cleaning company, one of the first in the state. Our company services residents and businesses in Union, Somerset, Morris, and Essex Counties, keeping...

Reeves-Reed Arboretum Moves Closer to Accessibility Milestone with Support from Community Funders

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 2, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to share significant progress on A Path for All, its transformative accessibility initiative designed to ensure that every visitor—regardless of mobility, visual, auditory, or neurodivergent challenges—can fully experience the beauty and serenity of the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. We’ve made meaningful progress on several key fronts, and we’re incredibly grateful for the generosity and commitment of so many in our Arboretum family who have helped us reach this point,” shared Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. “Thanks to the support...

Social Gatherings Connect Lantern Hill’s Priority List Members

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 1, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Priority List members can meet future neighbors and connect with current residents through engaging, social events By Gregory J. Alexander Vivian Lee realized that it was time to sell her 100-year-old house when her longtime handyman retired. “It was an old house, and I did not want to take care of it by myself,” she recalls. So, she began researching a few 55-plus communities near her house in Madison, NJ — until a friend pointed out that, eventually, she would have to move again if she needed more support in the future. “I wanted this to be my last move,” said Vivian, whose search was quickly...