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.

Somerset County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Warren

New Jersey

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).

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...

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

Take a moment to drop a few cans or boxes (no glass) in the Orange Bins at Bernardsville Cinema Lobby, thee are some awesome movies showing there, St. Mark's Episcopal Church and corner of S. Finley and Henry St. So as you have a meal at Blue Cafe just bring a can or two for the Orange Bin. The food goes to the Food Bank. To oder on line try this https://amplify.ampyourgood.com/user/campaigns/5055 It is easy to do from home. THANK YOU FOR HELPING WHERE EVER YOU GIVE.

Take a moment to drop a few cans or boxes (no glass) in the Orange Bins at Bernardsville Cinema Lobby, thee are some awesome movies showing there,...

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.

Dr. Matthew Clott’s Somerset Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (now a member of the prestigious Atlantic Health Partners division of Atlantic...

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...

GINORMOUS GARAGE SALE! Lots and Lots and Lots of Stuff!!! Huge range! Start your holiday shopping early. NO EARLY BIRDS!! Saturday, September 30 from 10-4 and Sunday, October 1st from 9-3 weather permitting. Cash ONLY! Located on Chelsea in Watchung 07069.

GINORMOUS Garage Sale!

GINORMOUS GARAGE SALE! Lots and Lots and Lots of Stuff!!! Huge range! Start your holiday shopping early. NO EARLY BIRDS!! 

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Chatham

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Grand Avenue

Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 9:30am-4pm
This massive liquidation event will take place at 2300 Route 1 North,
 North&nbsp;Brunswick&nbsp;NJ&nbsp; The Warehouses Dock 5-Behind Panera in the white 
&amp; blue low warehouses....next to&nbsp;Blue Star Glass
Don't miss this opportunity to find incredible deals on quality 
office furniture. We just took in a ton of beautiful commercial grade 
furniture like new from the several&nbsp;large Fortune 100 
corporations....selling 80% off new.
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 of our furniture is liquidated from the largest Fortune 100 
corporations in the country that have downsized or relocated...Thousands
 of high-end ergonomic office chair starting @ $75 &amp; up, couches, 
soft seating, club chairs, cubicles, benching, stacking chairs, 
reception &amp; conference room furniture and so much more like new 80% 
off. All furniture cleaned, inspected, sanitized and in stock ready to 
go....
Delivery Available...We can help with your layout &amp; design.
We
 are loaded floor to ceiling with high-end furniture Herman&nbsp;Miller, 
Steelcase,&nbsp;Knoll, Haworth, Humansale, Geiger, Andreu World etc.. 80% off
 new, like new with a 3 year warranty...
1000 5 Star Google Reviews....Come on down!
Architects, Designers, Furniture Dealers, Brokers, Stagers all welcome to save your clients money.
Mention the Patch take $20 off!

Local Event: Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home & Office

North Brunswick

Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home...

Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 9:30am-4pm
This massive...

Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home & Office

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...

WARREN&nbsp;LIONS CLUB $2500 SCHOLARSHIPS: FOR WARREN&nbsp;and LONG&nbsp;HILL&nbsp;STUDENTS. DEADLINE MAY&nbsp;5th is APPROACHING!&nbsp; APPLY NOW! 
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Local Event: Warren Lions $2500 Scholarships

Warren Lions $2500 Scholarships

WARREN LIONS CLUB $2500 SCHOLARSHIPS: FOR WARREN and LONG HILL STUDENTS. DEADLINE MAY 5th is APPROACHING!  APPLY NOW!...

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 11 more events

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

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Passaic County

Wayne

 Taco Bell Burrito Breaks NJ Woman’s Teeth,...

The woman also claims she suffered food poisoning from the fast food chain's product. 

 Taco Bell Burrito Breaks NJ Woman’s Teeth, Lawsuit Says

Restaurants & Bars

Monmouth County

Freehold

Man Injured In Freehold Shooting That Shut Down...

The man is in "critical but stable condition" as of Friday evening, authorities told Patch.

Man Injured In Freehold Shooting That Shut Down Local Library: MCPO

Shooting Shuts Down Jersey Shore Library, Prosecutors Say

Crime & Safety

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

Roselle School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted 2...

Federico Nicasio Genao appeared to target the teenage autistic victims who rode on his school bus, one of whom was non-verbal: Prosecutor

Roselle School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted 2 Autistic Kids: Prosecutor

NJ Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted Autistic Students, Prosecutors Say

School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted 2 Autistic Kids In Union County: Prosecutor

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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