Your Trusted Advisors in Warren & Watchung Real Estate

Cherie Berger Team

The Cherie Berger Team at Compass is a premier real estate team serving Warren, Watchung, Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, Green Brook, Bernardsville, Long Hill, Bedminster, and surrounding towns throughout Somerset, Morris, and Union Counties, NJ. With over four decades of experience, deep local roots, and a generational understanding of the market, we are consistently recognized as one of the top real estate teams in Warren and Watchung, New Jersey. At the heart of the team is Cherie Berger, Team Lead and one of the area’s most respected real estate negotiators, with over 40 years of experience negotiating residential real estate transactions. Cherie’s strategic pricing expertise, sharp negotiation skills, and long-standing relationships within the community have helped hundreds of families successfully buy and sell homes across Somerset County. Following in her footsteps is Ashley Freitas, Cherie’s protégé and daughter, who grew up around real estate. Raised in Warren and immersed in the business from childhood, Ashley combines modern marketing strategy, digital reach, and elevated client service with the foundational principles she learned from her mother. She is known for her hands-on approach, strong communication, and ability to guide clients seamlessly from listing to closing. Supporting the team is Steve Berger, Cherie’s husband, who holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing. Steve brings strategic branding insight and high-level marketing expertise to every listing, ensuring properties are positioned competitively and receive maximum exposure across digital, print, and social platforms. The team includes Karla and Josh, both lifelong local residents who grew up in Warren and surrounding towns. Their firsthand knowledge of neighborhoods, schools, community amenities, and market trends adds invaluable perspective. Together, the Cherie Berger Team represents generations of local knowledge, deep community involvement, and proven real estate success.

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The Cherie Berger Team at Compass is a premier real estate team serving Warren, Watchung, Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, Green Brook,...

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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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...

Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

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. 

Basking Ridge

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...

Curbing Hunger

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A patient-centered plastic surgery practice

Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Matthew Clott’s Somerset Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (now a member of the prestigious Atlantic Health Partners division of Atlantic Healthcare) is a patient-centered plastic surgery practice that offers a variety of aesthetic enhancements, including Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and Eyelid Lifts. Dr. Clott is also skilled at reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction, excision and reconstruction of skin cancers, traumatic plastic surgery and all hand surgery. His extensive hand surgery experience allows him to comfortably manage complex hand trauma, carpal tunnels, trigger fingers, Dequervaines disease, Dupytrene’s hand contractures and most other hand related issues (bone, nerve, tendon, soft tissue). Dr. Clott pride’s himself on an incredible personal experience and attention to detail, giving each patient the time they need to understand the issue and make a safe and effective plan of care.

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Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Shoulder&Knee Surgery

David A. Abrutyn, M.D.

At Summit Health, the doctors experience matters; but we believe the patient experience matters the most. Dr. Abrutyn is board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He specializes in sports medicine, total joint replacement, shoulder &amp; knee surgery. Office hours: Monday: 8am-12pm | 1:00pm-6pm Thursday: 8am-12pm | 1:30pm-4pm Friday: 8am-12pm | 1:30pm-4pm

At Summit Health, the doctors experience matters; but we believe the patient experience matters the most. Dr. Abrutyn is board certified in...

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Hillsborough High School

12th Annual 100 Laps of Healing 💙
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026
📍 Hillsborough High School Track
⏰ 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM (track closes at 12 PM)
Join us for a FREE community event to pay forward your blessings and support families in our community facing a medical crisis.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors - all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Whether you walk, jog, or run, every lap makes a difference.
🏃‍♂️ How to Participate:
✔️ Register for free online
✔️ Check in at the track and receive your lap-counting bib
✔️ Start walking or running
Lanes 1–3: Runners
Lanes 4–6: Walkers
(No strollers or dogs on the track unless medically necessary)
💡 Important: You do NOT need to complete 100 laps.
Even ONE lap sends a powerful message of support.
🔥 In 2023, we broke a 7-year record with:
5,754 laps = 1,438.5 miles!
👀 So… what do you think?
Can we hit 6,000 laps in 2026?

Local Event: Steps Together's 100 Laps of Healing 

Hillsborough

Steps Together's 100 Laps of Healing 

12th Annual 100 Laps of Healing 💙
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026
📍 Hillsborough High School Track
⏰ 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM (track closes at...

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Local Event: Warren Lions $2500 Scholarships

Warren Lions $2500 Scholarships

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Al Falah Center

Just in time for Mother’s Day and Eid Al Adha, come shop for clothing, jewelry, perfumes and more! &nbsp;Be sure to stop by our food vendors for burgers, bubble tea, baklava and more!

Local Event: Eid al Adha Bazaar

Eid al Adha Bazaar

Just in time for Mother’s Day and Eid Al Adha, come shop for clothing, jewelry, perfumes and more!  Be sure to stop by our food...

The Madison Hotel Morristown, NJ

Join the Center for Hope Hospice &amp; Palliative Care for their 3rd annual Monte Carlo Casino Night!&nbsp; We have an exciting night planned...but it won't be the same without you there!&nbsp; All proceeds benefit the patients and families of the Center for Hope!&nbsp; Join us for delicious food, an open bar, your favorite casino games, and some amazing prizes!

Local Event: Monte Carlo Casino Night

Monte Carlo Casino Night

Join the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care for their 3rd annual Monte Carlo Casino Night!  We have an exciting night...

Sunnyside Gifts, 284 Triangle Road, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844

No crystal ball. Just clarity.
Specializing in real-life Happily Ever Afters, sessions with Shannon are intuitive, heart-centered, and woven in joy. Unlike psychic readings that focus on predicting fixed outcomes, these sessions open space for healing and more joy in your life—whether you’re seeking greater love in relationships, clarity in career and purpose, peace in health and well-being, or guidance for the next step in your journey.
Each session is unique and may include:
✨ Soul-centered guidance and inspiration for your path ✨ Intuitive insight into patterns and emerging possibilities in your life ✨ Energy clearing and heart-healing for release and peace ✨ Support in letting go of what no longer serves you ✨ Encouragement for wishes, dreams, and new beginnings ✨ Joy-filled awakenings and upshifts into higher resonance
Here, you are invited to step into clarity, peace, and joy in ways that touch every part of your life. A session may help you release burdens you’ve carried too long, notice new possibilities you hadn’t seen before, reconnect with what is sacred, or simply feel lighter and more at ease in where you are now.
Each session leaves you with guidance, encouragement, and inspiration — and with the sense that dreams can unfold in real life, miracles are possible, and your very own Happily Ever After may be nearer than you've imagined.
What to Know: All sessions with Shannon are in Divine timing; always free (no costs, no strings); and are complementary with all belief systems (secular or nonsecular) and all paths of life.
About Shannon
Shannon is a mystic, master of sciences, interfaith minister, and founder of Joy Alchemy®. She specializes in real-life Happily Ever Afters, carrying a rare fusion of mystic depth, scientific clarity, and compassion in her work.
Whether in a one-on-one session, a group circle, or a community class, Shannon walks beside others as they discover peace, clarity, miracles, and joy in their own lives.

Local Event: Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon

Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with...

No crystal ball. Just clarity.
Specializing in real-life Happily Ever Afters, sessions with Shannon are intuitive,...

Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon

🌱 Patch AM: Annual Plant Sale and 10 more events

Spotted on the Warren calendar: Steps Together's 100 Laps of Healing 

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Man Arrested In Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting In...

Authorities shared new details following the fatal mass shooting in Union County on April 11.

Man Arrested In Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting In Union Township

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🌱 Patch AM: Annual Plant Sale and 11 more events

Make time for Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home & Office on the Warren Patch calendar

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Mom Knows Best: Tell Us About Her For A Mother...

We want to hear about the best advice your mom or mother figure ever gave you, who she was, and what you’d like others to know about her.

Mom Knows Best: Tell Us About Her For A Mother’s Day 2026 Tribute: Survey

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Coming up: Steps Together's 100 Laps of Healing  on the Warren Patch calendar

10 Years Since Sandy: Warren Emerges Better...

After Superstorm Sandy wiped out power for 16 days, Warren Township worked to become better prepared for future storms to come.

10 Years Since Sandy: Warren Emerges Better Prepared For Any Emergency

Modern Portuguese-Style BBQ Arrives In Warren

Portuguese chef Jason Francisco is drawing from his heritage to serve up authentic and elevated wood-fire BBQ.

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