PSE&G

Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

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Alexis Tarrazi

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Bridgewater

New Jersey

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After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. 	 Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner for full-service property damage restoration — from emergency response and mitigation through complete reconstruction, all under one roof. For over 30 years, we've helped homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and insurance carriers recover from water damage, fire and smoke, mold, biohazard incidents, and catastrophic events.	 Our Services: • Water Damage Cleanup &amp; Mitigation • Fire &amp; Smoke Damage Restoration • Mold Remediation • Biohazard &amp; Environmental Cleanup • Contents Cleaning &amp; Restoration • Full Reconstruction &amp; Rebuild • 24/7 Catastrophe Response	 	 Why Insurcomm: • 24/7 Emergency Help Line — fast response when minutes matter • IICRC-Certified Professionals delivering precision craftsmanship • Dedicated project management with a single point of contact • Clear, transparent communication from first notice of loss to final walkthrough • Trusted by national and regional insurers for day-to-day claims and complex losses		 Insurcomm is a Fortify Company, a national property protection platform with 100+ markets nationwide. Locally rooted, nationally backed.		 Call our 24-hour response line: (844) 424-9283

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After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner...

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The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

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I'm a certified life coach with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families through academic, personal, and life challenges. With a background in special education, training in clinical mental health counseling, and an LDT-C (Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant) certification, I bring a unique blend of educational expertise, coaching, and compassionate guidance to every client I work with. My journey began long before I entered the field of education. Growing up during the Bosnian War taught me the power of resilience, hope, and perseverance. Those experiences shaped my belief that while we can't always control the circumstances we face, we can choose how we respond—and those choices have the power to create meaningful change. That belief is the foundation of Heart &amp; Mind Coaching &amp; Consulting. Whether I'm working with an adolescent building confidence, a parent seeking guidance, or an individual navigating a life transition, my goal is always the same: to create a supportive, encouraging space where people feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward. At Heart &amp; Mind, I combine evidence-informed strategies with empathy, practical tools, and personalized coaching to help clients gain clarity, strengthen essential life skills, and create lasting, meaningful growth because meaningful change starts with both the heart and the mind.

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Wellness Hills offers licensed mental health services in New Jersey, offering a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), and inpatient mental health placement services for those who need a higher level of care. We provide evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, grief and loss, postpartum depression, and more. Our mental health rehab offers personalized care using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other proven therapeutic modalities.

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Washington Flooring has been proudly serving the flooring needs of Warren and Hunterdon Counties for nearly 30 years. Our approach to customer satisfaction has remained simple and consistent: offer sharp pricing with exceptional value, follow through on every promise, and deliver craftsmanship you can rely on. There are no 800 numbers, no departments to get lost in, and no third-party contractors. Our customers have one point of contact from start to finish—ensuring clear communication, accountability, and a smooth experience. We do the job right the first time, with no headaches and no callbacks. Our team is trained to outperform expectations every step of the way. Our slogan reflects our philosophy: Affordable. Accountable. Experts. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business. At Washington Flooring, you’ll work with professionals who have dedicated their careers to this craft. There are no rotating salespeople or department floaters—just a single knowledgeable expert who takes pride in guiding you through every choice and detail, ensuring you make a confident, informed decision. In January of 2026, we are excited to open our second location: Washington Flooring of Long Valley, located at 62 East Mill Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853. This new showroom will proudly serve the flooring needs of Morris and Somerset Counties, as well as all surrounding areas. You’ll find the same great team you’ve come to trust—now with two convenient locations offering exceptional service, quality products, and flooring done right.

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As a Senior Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, I can deliver a wide range of investment planning strategies tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are investing for retirement, education expenses or some other goal, I will help you make informed decisions about your investment strategy. You have access to additional resources available through affiliates, including trust and estate services, insurance products, and much more. For more information about how I may be able to help you pursue your financial goals, please contact me. Insurance products are offered through nonbank insurance agency affiliates of Wells Fargo &amp; Company and are underwritten by unaffiliated insurance companies. Trust Services are available through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC and Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Company, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates do not provide legal or tax advice. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in your state. Investment and Insurance Products are: • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors, a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. PM-07102027-7259465.1.6

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Rolling Hills Recovery Center is a licensed addiction treatment facility based in Chester, NJ, offering medical detox, inpatient rehab, and dual diagnosis treatment. We serve communities across Morris County, including Parsippany, Morristown, Randolph, and more. Our clinical team includes licensed therapists, LCSWs, and CADCs who follow evidence-based protocols aligned with ASAM criteria and SAMHSA standards. We are committed to personalized recovery plans for individuals facing alcohol, opioid, or polysubstance use disorders. Call today to speak with our admissions team and learn if Rolling Hills is the right fit for your recovery journey.

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MENDHAM, N.J.– <a href="http://www.bec1.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Brookside Engine Co. 1</a> is a drop off location for <a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Toys for Tots.</a> New and unwrapped toys for children of all ages will be accepted.The donation times are Sundays 9 a.m.– noon and Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. until Dec. 15.   To arrange after hours pickups or dropoffs, email Chief@BEC1.org. <hr />Images via Wikimedia Commons, courtesy of Brookside Engine Co. 1 <a href="mailto:Chief@BEC1.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"></a>

MENDHAM, N.J.– <a href="http://www.bec1.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Brookside Engine Co. 1</a> is a drop off location for <a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Toys for Tots.</a>

New and unwrapped toys for children of all ages will be accepted.The donation times are Sundays 9 a.m.– noon and Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. until Dec. 15.

To arrange after hours pickups or dropoffs, email Chief@BEC1.org. <hr />Images via Wikimedia Commons, courtesy of Brookside Engine Co. 1

Toys will be accepted at the fire house until Dec. 15. 

Drop off 'Toys For Tots' at Brookside Engine Co. 1 

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Join the holiday party on the lake with Brass Roots! The nine-piece band will be playing music from rock to soul to RnB!
Saturday
Sept. 5, 6-10 PM
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Local Event: Brass Roots Band Live at Lake Hopatcong

Brass Roots Band Live at Lake Hopatcong

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The 39th Scandinavian Fest returns to NJ Vasa Park in Budd Lake on Sunday, September 6, from 10am–5pm for a full day celebrating Scandinavian culture, food, music, history and traditions.
The largest Scandinavian festival on the East Coast brings thousands of visitors together each year. Guests can enjoy live Scandinavian entertainment, Viking combat and demonstrations, the Leif Ericson Viking Ship, blacksmithing, weaving, Hardanger embroidery, lace making, cooking demonstrations, traditional and Scandinavian-inspired food, Nordic-inspired vendors, children’s activities, and the 16th Wife-Carrying Competition.
General admission is $17, seniors 65 and up are $15, and children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available online at ScanFest.org and at the gate. Online ticket purchasers have a dedicated entry line at the front gate.
A cash bar will be available on site. Outside alcohol and pets are not permitted.

Local Event: The 39th Scandinavian Fest

Budd Lake

The 39th Scandinavian Fest

The 39th Scandinavian Fest returns to NJ Vasa Park in Budd Lake on Sunday, September 6, from 10am–5pm for a full day...

Warren County Community College

Come out to Warren County, New Jersey, and explore the beautiful terrain as the seasons begin to change. Nestled in Washington Township, Warren Community College is where you will find a mix of hot air balloons, fun, and games on September 19 &amp; 20.
Warren Community College is conveniently located on Route 57, just minutes from Routes 31, 22, and 78, and less than 1.5 hours from both Philadelphia and New York City.
Hot air balloons will take off each evening between 5:15–6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Limited full-flight hot air balloon rides are available. Morning full flights have been added this year at 6:30 a.m., prior to the festival opening at 1 p.m. Many visitors come from out of town to take rides and are pleasantly surprised by the natural beauty of Warren County, New Jersey. This gives riders an opportunity to explore the area and all it offers before returning later in the day for the festivities.
Tethered rides (short up-and-down flights) are also available each day for $30 per adult and $20 for youth ages 4–12. Purchase your tethered ride tickets at the Balloon Ride/Info booth. 
Gates open at 1 p.m., and the festivities run until 8:30 p.m. each evening. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, children’s entertainment and games, live bands and a DJ, tethered rides, and of course the mass balloon launch. 
Did you know that Warren Community College has one of the top Unmanned Systems programs in the nation? Learn how to pilot, design and develop, maintain, and repair drones, in addition to AI and robotics. A variety of professions utilize Unmanned Systems technology for efficiency, and you could be at the forefront of this fast-growing field. Be sure to drop by the College’s WarrenUAS tent—they can answer all your questions.
There will be a variety of games, some of which are free. Game tickets are $5 each, and some games may require more than one ticket. Pay once, play all day with Soccer Darts ($5), Autocades vintage video games ($10 per person, $20 family special), and the Gel Blaster ($10). There will be a bounce house with slide and a photo booth ($5). Purchase tickets at the Balloon Ride/Info booth. Save on a 6-pack for $25 or a 10-pack for $35—the more you buy, the more you save. Free games and activities include mini-golf, tee-ball, Rocket Ready, basketball hoops, and crafts at Fascination Place.
Enjoy strolling entertainment with dulcimers on Saturday and a barbershop quartet on Sunday. Learn circus tricks with the popular Grins &amp; Grins Juggling. Additional musical entertainment includes bands such as TimeWhys, Zaire, StoneHearth Bluegrass Band, and the incredible vocals of the Pro Kids Holiday Vocal Troupe.
Saturday features the Hot Rods &amp; Hot Air Balloons Car &amp; Truck Show from 1–5 p.m., with all registration fees supporting the Fred Grotenhuis Memorial Scholarships. Pre-registration is just $15 and includes entry into the event for you and your riders. Day-of registration is $20. Registration/check-in for the car show begins at 12 noon. Download the details and pre-registration form from the website.
The evening ends with a patriotic balloon glow featuring the Freedom Flyer balloon and other select balloons. The glow will begin around 7:30 p.m. DJ Gold’n will host a dance party beginning at 6:30 p.m., leading up to the glow. Show your favorite dance moves and you might win prizes. Kids can also pick up their sound-activated glow bracelets so they can sync with the glow music.
The Fred G. Monster special-shape balloon will also be part of the glow, and once it is standing, kids are welcome to celebrate an American favorite as they trick-or-treat at some of the balloons during the glow.
Admission
General Admission
Save on advance tickets at <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.balloonfestnj.com</a> (handling fees apply).
<ul>
<li>Adult: $10</li>
<li>Youth ages 4–12: $4</li>
<li>Ages 3 &amp; under: Free</li>
<li>Parking: $5 per car</li>
<li>Family packs: $40&nbsp; include parking and allow up to 5 people per car. </li>
</ul>
Online tickets offer the option of ticket protection.
At the Gate (cash or credit)
<ul>
<li>Adult: $12</li>
<li>Youth ages 4–12: $5</li>
<li>Ages 3 &amp; under: Free</li>
<li>Parking: $6 per car</li>
<li>Family packs: $50 include parking and allow up to 5 people per car.</li>
</ul>
Warren Community College has plenty of lawn space to spread out and social distance. Pets, outside food, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. (Exceptions: clearly marked service animals; snacks and beverages for small children). Feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs.
Proceeds from the event support the Warren Community College Foundation, the Fred T. Grotenhuis Veterans Community Center project, and the Fred Grotenhuis Scholarships (fredgscholarships.org).
Additional information is available at <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.balloonfestnj.com</a>.
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren County Cultural &amp; Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation, with support from the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

Local Event: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival

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Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

<a href="https://www.montclairschoolofrealestate.com/enrolling-now-for-upcoming-classes.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLASS INFORMATION HERE</a>
 Real Estate License Course to prepare for the NJ state exam. Get started in a new career part-time or full-time.SUNDAYS * 9 am - 4:30 pm * Start SEPT 20 - NOV 22, 2026.EVENINGS * 6 pm - 10 pm * TUE/THUR * Start SEPT 22, 2026 WEEKDAYS * 9 am - 3:15 pm * Start OCT 13, 2026WEEKDAYS * 9 am - 3:15 pm * Start NOV 5, 2026 Enroll ONLINE: <a href="https://www.montclairschoolofrealestate.com/enrolling-now-for-upcoming-classes.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">montclairschoolofrealestate.com/enrolling-now-for-upcoming-classes</a>



 973-710-6245 or Email 
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Dr Karen Zuidema, doctor of acupuncture, specializing in women's health and fertility is moving to CENTERPOINT WELLNESS located at 350 Willowgrove Street in Hackettstown, NJ.&nbsp; To make an appointment please call 908-850-1500 For more information about the center go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.centerpointhackettstown.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">centerpointhackettstown.com/</a>

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