SUMMIT, NJ — The Secret Tea Room in the historic Wisner House at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave. in Summit, takes its inspiration from world-renowned tea rooms such as the Savoy in London. On arrival, guests are offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Their choice of tea is served alongside freshly baked scones, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs is hosting its community Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 24, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Community Center, 100 Morris Ave. The catered meal will include roast turkey, traditional side dishes, pies and other desserts, as well as coffee and beverage service. The event, which […]
SUMMIT, NJ — A 20-year tradition, unbroken by theater closures thanks to Zoom technology, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play,” returns for live, in-person performances Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, Nov. 26, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. This old favorite is popping up in a new location, at the Oakes Center, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Firefighter Chris Esposito from the Summit Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Local 54 was sworn in as the New Jersey FMBA’s newest state secretary at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Esposito was elected to the position in September at the NJ FMBA convention by delegates from each of the FMBA […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Pebble Players Youth Theatre, 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, opens its season with “Grease,” for audiences ages 5 and older. Show dates are Nov. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. Friday and Saturdays are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at stonyhillplayers.org/tickets; though most […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences recently awarded the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey a $50,760 Museums for America grant to partner with the Elizabeth Public Schools and Cultures and Literacies Through Art for the 21st Century. This grant will enable the expansion of the CALTA21 curriculum for ninth- and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With Election Day less than a week away, the entire state is looking toward the midterm election. In Union County, it is the county clerk’s office that is involved in much of the preparatory work, and a key element is security. “We do coordinate with the municipal clerks who are responsible […]
EMMITSBURG, MD — Eight members of the Summit Fire Department attended the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9, to honor the 148 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2021. Thousands of fire department members from across the country were in attendance, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey was recently awarded $134,800 in fiscal year 2023 general operating/program support grant funds by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. NJSCA awarded more than $28 million in grants to support more than 700 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state. This grant […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Rockefeller Group announced on Friday, Sept. 23, that Gillian Murray of Summit has joined the company as chief risk officer and treasurer. In this role, Murray will be responsible for treasury operations, debt capital market activity and investment risk management. She will also lead the company’s treasury department, including cash management, cash […]