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Meet Local Kid Zach Gaydos

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 3, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

a sports fanatic who loves hockey, hanging out with friends, and the NJ Devils. Spotlight Name: Zach Gaydos Age: 10 Grade/school: 5th/Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: Mom – Monika, Dad – Drew, Grandma – Barbara, Grandpa – Andy Pet’s Name/type: Cat – Mickey Something unique about me: I play hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. When I grow up, I want to be: A hockey player. Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Playing with my friends and sports. Animal: Monkeys Color: Red Food: Sushi Movies: Sandlot and Mighty Ducks Music: Pop and rock Place to play: Sky Zone and Yestercades Sports teams: NJ Devils,...

Fencer Upsets World #1 Ranked Opponent as she Qualifies for the US National Team

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 3, 2023. Posted in Local Athletes, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Lola Possick Age/Grade: 17, High School Senior School: Kent Place School Sport/Activity: Fencing Position: Member of the US National Team Family Members: Catherine Villa (Mom), Andrew Possick (Dad), Owen Possick (Brother) Tell us about your sport? How long have you participated in this sport/activity? I started fencing when I was 7 years-old and I’ve been competing nationally for the past 10 years. I began competing at the international level in 2018 when I was 13-years-old. What attracted you to this sport? I started fencing because of my older brother, Owen. He’s 5 years older than...

Summit Street Sounds Runs through this Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 3, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is excited to be hosting Summit Street Sounds for 2023 with a great line-up of new and past favorites! Downtown Summit will be alive with music from 5-8pm every Thursday and Friday night in June & July. We are proud to announce that over 45 musicians will be playing on the streets. Enjoy a meal at one of Summit’s many outdoor cafes, listen to some great live music, and shop at the downtown businesses, some of which will be open late. Be sure to visit the Promenade on Springfield Avenue, filled with tables and chairs for outdoor dining and enjoying the music. Exciting...

The Tradition Continues at Mr. J’s Barbershop

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 3, 2023. Posted in Local Business Profile, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

by American Shave Your name(s): Manuel (Manny) Vázquez Company name: Mr. J’s Barbershop Your position: Owner/ Barber Website: www.MrJsBarbershop.com Phone number: 908-232-8879 Business address: 607 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090 Congratulations on continuing the tradition of the legendary Mr. J’s Barbershop in Westfield! How is it going and what do you like about the downtown and local community? Thank you! Continuing such an amazing legacy is very humbling. The shop has come so far since 1966. Besides the obvious remodel, barbering has...

My Sweet Jersey Girl!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 26, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Rebecca, Jay, Bella, Mia, Gigi Type of Breed Chocolate Labrador PET’S NAME Jersey MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 8 years old Where/why did you get your pet? After our wedding, my husband and I desperately wanted a puppy for very different reasons. I couldn’t wait to start our journey into parenthood while he was desperate to delay our journey into parenthood! On a cold day in January, we took the long journey to Millbach Farms, PA, eager to pick up our newest addition. We had additional excitement as my recently preserved wedding dress was ready and picked up along the way,...

Summit Park Line Is Open!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 26, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name(s): Dr. Robert Rubino / Debra Karrat Organization: Summit Park Line Foundation, Inc. Location: Summit, NJ Contact Information: Debra Karrat: dakarrat@gmail.com Can you provide a bit of history about the bridge? When and how did this all begin? In 2014 when Dr. Robert Rubino was Summit Council President, he was on his way to Overlook Hospital on Springfield Ave on a winter morning and saw the sun rising over the Manhattan skyline and thought how great it would be for the public to have a clear view of NYC. This led him to find the abandoned 1.2-mile stretch of rail land next to the...

Summit Downtown! Family Fun Night Back and Better than Ever!!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 26, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The annual Family Fun Night (FFN) event hosted by Summit Downtown (SDI) is back and better than ever, with a carnival-themed kid zone set to transform Beechwood Road and Bank Street on Thursday, June 8 from 4-8pm. The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family with an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment. All activities are free and include promotions and interactions from many of downtown Summit’s family friendly businesses. This year’s Family Fun Night will feature a main stage at the top of Beechwood Road near Springfield Avenue with interactive entertainment...

SUMMIT DOWNTOWN, INC. RECEIVES 2023 MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDI-TATION

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 26, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit, NJ – Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are very proud to acknowledge this year’s 862 Accredited Main Street America programs, and their steadfast dedication to nurture economically and culturally vibrant downtown districts,” said Hannah White,...

Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2023 Rising Star Award Nominations

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

MILLBURN, NJ – As one of the nation’s leading theaters and recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stotts-Executive Director) has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows to Broadway. Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater have ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey. Among the early nominees and winners are Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables),...