Varsity Prep USA

Varsity Prep USA is a North Jersey youth enrichment organization that runs summer camps, sports clinics, after-school enrichment, experiential travel and leadership programming in partnership with local school districts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New Milford, Varsity Prep is built and staffed by local teachers, coaches, and student leaders, serving children from pre-K through high school. Programs are designed around the same instructional principles used in the classroom to build confidence, creativity, and community.

Bergen County

New York City Metropolitan Area

New Milford

New Jersey

Varsity Prep USA is a North Jersey youth enrichment organization that runs summer camps, sports clinics, after-school enrichment, experiential...

Alliance Homecare

Alliance Homecare’s mission is to deliver home health care services with the highest standards of excellence through compassion, respect and education. Our home care services include a wide variety of supportive care provided in the home or residence. Alliance Homecare provides medical and non-medical services to ensure that you or your loved one stays at home in a comfortable and caring environment. Our core services include: Private Duty Nursing, Home Health Aides and Care Management We provide services from Pediatrics to Elder Care. We support a wide variety of additional care, which range from assisting with daily living to more medically intensive care, such as plastic surgery recovery, wound care, hospice care and more.

Teaneck

Alliance Homecare’s mission is to deliver home health care services with the highest standards of excellence through compassion, respect and...

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).

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Bridgewater

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

Theta Grove Luxury Apartments

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

Sussex County

Sussex

Vernon

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Mrs. Poole's 4th grade class at Cherry Hill Elementary School in River Edge, NJ celebrated Read Across America Day on March 3, 2014.

River Dell

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Paramus

Westwood-Hillsdale

Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook

Caren Lissner

Ridgewood-Glen Rock

Englewood-Englewood Cliffs

Hasbrouck Heights

Fort Lee

Rockland County

Pearl River

New York

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Veteran's Memorial Park

The annual Crafts in the Park Show will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 10 to 5 at Veterans Park, Broadway and 3rd
Ave in Westwood, NJ. Make sure you mark your calendar for this much awaited craft show. One hundred and twenty-five talented exhibitors from four states will be displaying a large variety of arts and crafts all set up on the grounds of this picturesque park. This promises to be a fun shopping day for all. The show is sponsored by Westwood Heritage Society and organized by P.J.’s Promotions.
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. 
Delicious festival foods, Italian ice, homemade pretzels, pickles, kettle korn, and desserts will be available. Admission is free. The show is held rain or shine. For more information go <a href="https://www.pjspromotions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.pjspromotions.com</a>
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Local Event: Crafts in the Park Show, Sun. June 7, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood, NJ

Crafts in the Park Show, Sun. June 7, 125...

The annual Crafts in the Park Show will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 10 to 5 at Veterans Park, Broadway and 3rd
Ave in...

Crafts in the Park Show, Sun. June 7, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood, NJ

Hillsdale Public Library

Join New Jersey author and software engineer Rosa L. Antonini for a free author talk celebrating the launch of her new book, Resourcefulness: The Hidden Power Smarter Than Talent, IQ, and Technology.
In a time of AI, career uncertainty, information overload, and rapid change, Antonini will explore why resourcefulness may be one of the most important human capacities we can strengthen. The conversation will focus on how people can navigate uncertainty, respond with clarity, and recognize what is still possible with what they have, from where they are.
The event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Author Talk With Rosa L. Antonini

Author Talk With Rosa L. Antonini

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Hillsdale author, speaker, and software engineer Rosa L. Antonini is releasing her new book, Resourcefulness: The Hidden Power Smarter Than Talent, IQ, and Technology, on June 9.
In a time of AI, career change, uncertainty, information overload, and constant pressure to keep up, Resourcefulness brings the focus back to one of the most important human capacities: the ability to respond with clarity, agency, and possibility when the path forward is unclear.
Drawing from her background in technology, systems thinking, and personal transformation, Antonini offers a grounded message for capable people navigating change, transition, or seasons where life does not come with clear instructions.
The book has received early praise from Kirkus Reviews, which called it a &ldquo;thoroughly memorable read&rdquo; with &ldquo;engaging theoretical concepts&rdquo; and &ldquo;practical, applicable advice for self-improvement.&rdquo;
Resourcefulness is available beginning June 9 through Barnes &amp; Noble, Amazon, and major book retailers.
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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;
About Varsity Prep USA&nbsp;
Founded in 2018 by educator and coach Ray Cottiers, Varsity Prep USA is a North Jersey-based youth enrichment organization operating in partnership with local school districts. Varsity Prep provides summer camps, sports clinics, after-school enrichment programs, experiential learning opportunities, and leadership development programming for children and teens through educator-led experiences designed to build confidence, creativity, and community.&nbsp;

Award-Winning Educator and Coach Ray Cottiers...

NEW MILFORD, NJ — June 2, 2026 — Ray Cottiers, named 2025 New Milford District Teacher of the Year and 2025 Bergen County Wrestling Coach of the...

Award-Winning Educator and Coach Ray Cottiers Leaves Classroom to Lead Varsity Prep USA Full-Time 

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Temperatures in the 90s in Bergen County could give way to showers, forecasters say. See the timeline.

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Black Bear Spotted In Ridgewood On Thursday,...

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Hasbrouck Heights Home Raided, Man Arrested For...

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Police searched a Wyckoff home last Thursday and arrested a man for his role in a scheme to defraud a local business out of $7.7M.

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