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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,...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The public is being asked to help identify the pictured suspect wanted for shoplifting at a Quick Check in North Plainfield.From the video retrieved from the store, it appears as if the two pictured individuals are the same person, North Plainfield Police report. The person in the video is seen shoplifting from the convenience store at 395 Somerset St. on May 25 and May 28.If you have any information on this suspect, contact Det. Segeda at 908-769-2925. You can also remain anonymous by emailing us at <a href="mailto:tips@npmail.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tips@npmail.org</a>.(Images via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthPlainfieldPolice/?hc_ref=ARScTHBGGnFTMBEduI1dW8j8WYtSEqrOs36OM81kK7d_dI7TFzBKecFZCTdM4mcc6U4&amp;fref=nf" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=765202316945965&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22hc_ref%22%3A%22ARScTHBGGnFTMBEduI1dW8j8WYtSEqrOs36OM81kK7d_dI7TFzBKecFZCTdM4mcc6U4%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22nf%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard-referer="ARScTHBGGnFTMBEduI1dW8j8WYtSEqrOs36OM81kK7d_dI7TFzBKecFZCTdM4mcc6U4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Plainfield Police Department</a>) Have a news tip? Email <a href="mailto:alexis.tarrazi@patch.com">alexis.tarrazi@patch.com</a>.Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. <a href="https://patch.com/us/across-america/get-everything-local-new-patch-app">Download here</a>.

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The public is being asked to help identify the pictured suspect wanted for shoplifting at a Quick Check in North Plainfield.

From the video retrieved from the store, it appears as if the two pictured individuals are the same person, North Plainfield Police report. The person in the video is seen shoplifting from the convenience store at 395 Somerset St. on May 25 and May 28.

If you have any information on this suspect, contact Det. Segeda at 908-769-2925. You can also remain anonymous by emailing us at <a href="mailto:tips@npmail.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tips@npmail.org</a>.(Images via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthPlainfieldPolice/?hc_ref=ARScTHBGGnFTMBEduI1dW8j8WYtSEqrOs36OM81kK7d_dI7TFzBKecFZCTdM4mcc6U4&amp;fref=nf" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=765202316945965&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22hc_ref%22%3A%22ARScTHBGGnFTMBEduI1dW8j8WYtSEqrOs36OM81kK7d_dI7TFzBKecFZCTdM4mcc6U4%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22nf%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard-referer="ARScTHBGGnFTMBEduI1dW8j8WYtSEqrOs36OM81kK7d_dI7TFzBKecFZCTdM4mcc6U4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Plainfield Police Department</a>)

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The public is being asked to help identify the pictured suspect wanted for shoplifting at a Quick Check in North Plainfield.

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duCret Center of Art

Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center proudly announces its fifth annual production of short plays. The 2026 New Jersey One-Act Play Festival features five world premiere one-act plays by New Jersey playwrights, continuing Dragonfly’s mission of championing local artists, producing new work, and bringing diverse, community-centered storytelling to the stage.
Performances will take place Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. at duCret Center of Art in Plainfield, NJ.
Following the Friday evening performance, audiences are invited to stay for a special talkback with the playwrights, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the opportunity to engage directly with the writers behind these world premieres.
This year’s festival features:
<ul><li>Unlove Me by Charles Grayson, directed by Andrew Rodriguez: A couple terribly in love visits a relationship counselor and tries to explain why they need help.</li><li>Reunion by Stephen Patrick, directed by Matt Holbert: An elderly woman in a nursing home is depressed until she is given a possibly magical laptop.</li><li>A Grave Mistake by Susan Cain McQuilkin, directed by Aidan O'Rourke: A man arrives in a wooded area with a body in a tarp. As he digs a grave, the tarp begins to move.</li><li>Elizabeth, NJ by Benjamin V. Marshall, directed by Kat Perez and Aaliyah Whitfield: Two immigrant women waiting to see loved ones at a detention center are harassed by the security guard and annoyed by the ever-gabbing television.</li><li>Game Company written and directed by Catherine LaMoreaux: A Baby Boomer and a Gen Z gamer are forced to work together at a video game company.</li></ul>
Tickets are $20–25 and may be purchased at the door or online at <a href="https://www.dragonflyartsnj.org/purchase-tickets." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">dragonflyartsnj.org/purchase-tickets.</a>
Performances take place at duCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ.

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2026 New Jersey One-Act Play Festival

Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center proudly announces its fifth annual production of short plays. The 2026 New Jersey One-Act...

This event, sponsored by the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce, will be held along Main Avenue between Mercer &amp; Somerset Streets from 10 am to 5 pm, rain or shine.&nbsp;The street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event and will be transformed into a giant block party.&nbsp;
SHOPPING If you like shopping, then this is the place to be. We have quality exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts &amp; crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides &amp; games, great festival foods &amp; food trucks,&nbsp;and so much more.&nbsp;Don’t miss stopping by the many local merchants &amp; civic organizations to see what goodies they are passing out between Union &amp; Essex Streets.
FOODIES As you stroll along, stop to have a bite to eat and sit at tables in our live music area. See the show we have planned with live music, dancing, karate demonstrations, and more.&nbsp;So come hungry and enjoy carnival favorites like sausage &amp; pepper sandwiches, cheesesteaks, kettle corn, chicken fingers, ice cream, zeppole, shish kabobs, gyros, fresh-cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Italian ice, and many other great gourmet foods from the food trucks. 
KIDS We also have “2” Kids Zones dedicated to children with kiddie bounce rides, slides, and interactive blow-ups, face painters, sand art &amp; kids’ games, just to name a few things. Kids, make sure to visit “Gina the Balloon Lady” for your FREE balloon character or head ware…compliments of the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce. Her booth is located by the Kids’ zone on Union Street.&nbsp;MUSIC Here is the line up of entertainment. Essex St. Stage : Sounds of Richie G &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/craigsailerproject/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Craig Sailer Project</a> Union St. Stage: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@njrandos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Randos Band</a> &amp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elkslodgeheroes?igsh=MW80Nzg1bWdsbTJhbw==" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Elks Lodge Heros</a>
Take the train to the fair! You can take the NJ Transit Train to the Stirling Station, and you will be at the street fair. If coming by car, the detour route is Passaic Ave. and Somerset Street.&nbsp;Parking is available at the Train Station lot and on the side streets.&nbsp;Enter the area from Valley Road, Warren Ave., or Passaic Ave. We hope that you’ll consider joining us, and we look forward to seeing you.

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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!

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

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Arbor Day weekend events include free native seedlings, garden handouts, horticulturists and guided tours.

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