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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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Theta Grove – Luxury 55+ Living in Vernon, New Jersey Welcome to Theta Grove, a beautifully designed 55+ rental community offering modern comfort, elegant living spaces, and a relaxed lifestyle in the scenic township of Vernon, New Jersey. Thoughtfully created for active adults seeking maintenance-free living, Theta Grove combines contemporary architecture with upscale finishes and peaceful surroundings. Each residence features spacious, open-concept layouts, modern kitchens, large windows that fill the apartments with natural light, and private balconies where residents can relax and enjoy the surrounding views. Every detail has been carefully considered to provide comfort, convenience, and a refined living experience. THETA GROVE Hello Neighbor, Designed for those ready to enjoy the next chapter of “No more outdoor maintenance." No more surprises. Just modern, spacious 55+ living with everything taken care of. ”We wanted to personally invite you to stop by for your personal Apartment Tours at Theta Grove. 🏡 What You’ll Experience • Guided tours of model residences • Full access to community amenities • Meet the Theta Grove team ✨ Designed for Modern Living • Spacious 1-bedroom &amp; 1-bedroom + den apartments • Quartz countertops &amp; stainless-steel appliances • In-unit washer &amp; dryer • Private balconies (select units) • Elevator-served building with upscale finishes 🌿 Community Amenities • Fitness center • Resident lounge &amp; game room • Outdoor BBQ &amp; gathering areas • Bocce court • Garage &amp; surface parking 🎯 Now Leasing • Starting at $2,350/month • Immediate move-ins available • Prime Vernon Town Center location 🎁 Special Leasing Offer ONE MONTH FREE on a 13-month lease Lease must start on or before 01/30/26

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We are a family owned and operated company that has been serving north Jersey's best fed pets for 40 years and going strong.  We specialize in animal nutrition and offering the highest quality products to most of your furry friends.  We have a wide selection of Wild Bird feeds as well as houses and feeders, for your back and front yards.  We carry a variety of food options for those that enjoy feeding the deer and wildlife.  If you have a chicken or an entire flock, we have all your needs in stock almost all the time.  We have a variety of Purina Horse feeds for those that love the largest pets around.  Plus we carry a selection of Dog and Cat foods, along with an incredible array of supplies and treats to smother them with love.  

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Le Danse is a contemporary dance studio offering professional dance instruction. Our staff consists of all professional instructors who are caring, creative and nurturing. Curriculum includes specialty Preschool Programs for ages 2-1/2 – 4 specifically designed for the toddler dancer and Childrens Workshops for ages 5-7. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop and technique. Our specialty classes include Father/Daughter &amp; Mother/Daughter classes, Adult classes, Teen classes, Bollywood classes and choreography for Weddings, Sweet 16 &amp; Anniversary celebrations. The studio has an award winning competition team consisting of students age 4 through teen. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, yet disciplined and structured. Le Danse holds membership in Dance Educators of America since 1986. The studio has been voted People’s Choice Best Dance Studio in the Wayne community. Le Danse is where lifelong friendships begin. Come Experience Le Danse! Our legacy continues on as we celebrate 40 years in the Wayne community.

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To the Editor,  As a resident of Oakland for 40 years and a longtime Democrat turned Republican, I will be supporting Peter Kikot for Oakland Council. Peter is a sincere and dedicated individual whom I have the utmost trust in.  He is a young man with a young family, is full of new ideas and has a direct way about him that I like a lot. Peter has a strong volunteer history and I believe that experience will be good for us in Oakland. Peter is the future of Oakland. I have a great respect and trust for this future councilman. I will vote for Romney for President but Kikot and Piccoli for Oakland Borough Council this November 6. Trudy O'Connor Oakland Have a letter to the editor? Email Joseph M. Gerace at <a href="mailto:joseph.gerace@patch.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Joseph.Gerace@patch.com</a>. You can also find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-Patch/163966780280912" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/OaklandNJPatch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.For news straight to your inbox every morning, sign up <a href="https://oakland.patch.com/newsletters" rel="noopener" target="_blank">for our daily newsletter</a>.

As a resident of Oakland for 40 years and a longtime Democrat turned Republican, I will be supporting Peter Kikot for Oakland Council. Peter is a sincere and dedicated individual whom I have the utmost trust in.  He is a young man with a young family, is full of new ideas and has a direct way about him that I like a lot. Peter has a strong volunteer history and I believe that experience will be good for us in Oakland.

Peter is the future of Oakland. I have a great respect and trust for this future councilman. I will vote for Romney for President but Kikot and Piccoli for Oakland Borough Council this November 6.

Trudy O'Connor Oakland Have a letter to the editor? Email Joseph M. Gerace at <a href="mailto:joseph.gerace@patch.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Joseph.Gerace@patch.com</a>. You can also find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-Patch/163966780280912" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/OaklandNJPatch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.For news straight to your inbox every morning, sign up <a href="https://oakland.patch.com/newsletters" rel="noopener" target="_blank">for our daily newsletter</a>.

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Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. for our Kitten Adoption Event at Mike’s Feed Farm, 90 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale to meet your new best friend.Come meet your purr-fect match and take home a little extra good fortune and a whole lot of love! You will be able to meet so many amazing cats and kittens of FOWA Rescue looking for their forever homes.It’s the perfect time to add a kittie or two to the family.First time cat owner?We provide a deluxe starter kit when you adopt a kitten from this event.Adopting a companion for your current kittie at home?Choose from a variety of cat beds, cat carriers or deluxe toys to accompany your new addition home.Adopting a pair of kittens?Did you know that it’s always better to have a pair of kittens—they are happiest having a companion to interact with.There will be special adoption rates for anyone adopting from one of these—don’t miss the event!

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The annual Crafts in the Park Show will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 10 to 5 at Veterans Park, Broadway and 3rd
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This is the perfect opportunity to browse the booths filled with a wonderful selection of pottery, jewelry, garden décor, chain saw animals, wood flags, apparel, fiber, stained glass, bonsai, ceramics, charcuterie boards, and birdhouses. Also, outdoor wood decor, paintings, prints, photography, soaps, candles, fiber, tie dye, totes, children’s items, florals, turned wood bowls, resin art, and so much more. There is something for everyone at this fun shopping event. 
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NEW MILFORD, NJ &mdash; June 2, 2026 &mdash; Ray Cottiers, named 2025 New Milford District Teacher of the Year and 2025 Bergen County Wrestling Coach of the Year, announced today that he is leaving public education to lead Varsity Prep USA full-time, the youth enrichment organization he founded in 2018.&nbsp;
The decision marks the end of a decade-plus career in education and coaching and the beginning of a new chapter focused on expanding Varsity Prep USA across northern New Jersey.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Teaching and coaching shaped everything I know about working with kids. Walking away from both wasn&rsquo;t easy. But every summer I&rsquo;d see a kid show up to camp on day one barely talking to anyone, and by Friday they were leading their group. After eight summers of that, I knew I wanted to do this work year-round,&rdquo; said Cottiers.&nbsp;
A Program Built by Educators&nbsp;
Operating in partnership with New Milford Public Schools, Varsity Prep USA serves children from pre-K through middle school through summer camps, enrichment programs, sports clinics, leadership opportunities, and experiential travel programming.&nbsp;
Since launching in 2018, the organization has grown from a single summer program into a year-round platform serving hundreds of Bergen County families annually.&nbsp;
Varsity Prep combines traditional camp experiences with original programming developed in-house, including sports curriculum, STEM activities, arts programming, leadership development, and hands-on enrichment designed around the same instructional principles Cottiers used in the classroom.&nbsp;
The organization&rsquo;s staffing model is built around local teachers, coaches, college students, and high school student leaders &mdash; creating a program deeply connected to the communities it serves.&nbsp;
Reinvesting in the Community&nbsp;
In 2026 alone, Varsity Prep USA will reinvest more than $160,000 into the New Milford community &mdash; through wages paid to local teachers, coaches, college students, and high school staff, and through a new formal partnership with New Milford Public Schools that directly supports district programs and facilities.&nbsp;
Expansion Across Bergen County&nbsp;
With Cottiers now leading the organization full-time, Varsity Prep USA is preparing to expand beyond its flagship New Milford location. Conversations are currently underway with multiple Bergen County school districts regarding partnerships for Summer 2027.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The model works because it&rsquo;s built by educators, run by educators, and rooted in the school communities it serves,&rdquo; said Cottiers. &ldquo;Districts receive a turn-key summer and enrichment program, employment opportunities for their teachers, coaches and students, and meaningful financial support for their facilities and programs. Families receive programming they can trust. It&rsquo;s a win-win across the board. That&rsquo;s the formula we&rsquo;re bringing to new communities.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Gratitude to New Milford&nbsp;
Cottiers, NMHS Alumni (Class of 2004), emphasized the role New Milford played in shaping both his career and the foundation of Varsity Prep USA.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Everything I know about working with kids, I learned from the teachers, administrators, coaches, and families of New Milford,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll always be a New Milford guy.. The fact that this community has been Varsity Prep&rsquo;s home and launchpad for the last eight summers means everything to me.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Summer 2026 enrollment is currently open at Varsity Prep USA, with programming running June 22 through August 28.&nbsp;
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