Eric van der Valk

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

New York City Metropolitan Area

Basking Ridge

New Jersey

Jamie Gatlin

Warren

Bernardsville-Bedminster

Bridgewater

Watchung-Green Brook

Morris County

 Jack Slocum

Morris Township-Morris Plains

Mendham-Chester

Chatham

Middlesex County

Middlesex

Morristown

Madison

Brick Academy Museum

Far from being scary, spooky places, New Jersey’s historic burial grounds are treasure troves of information for historians, genealogists, archaeologists, and art historians. This richly illustrated presentation examines New Jersey historic cemeteries from High Point to Cape May. It provides a chronological overview of New Jersey’s historic burial places from the colonial period to the present. Exceptional examples of colonial, Victorian, and modern memorials are all presented and discussed. Particular attention is paid to the Revolutionary time period. Audiences leave with a new appreciation for grave markers and burial places as important sources of information about local history.
We are delighted to host our speaker, Richard Veit, Ph.D., RPA, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Anthropology, Monmouth University. Dr. Veit is also currently directing the archaeological dig at Lord Stirling Manor in Basking Ridge, the 18th century home of Revolutionary War General William Alexander (Lord Stirling).Admission: $15 members, $20 guest (Cash only at the door)

Local Event: Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds

Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye: An Introduction...

Far from being scary, spooky places, New Jersey’s historic burial grounds are treasure troves of information for historians,...

Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds

Step back in time and watch history come to life as the Ralston Cider Mill Museum demonstrates authentic apple pressing using its fully restored 19th-century machinery. Guests will have the unique opportunity to observe the traditional cider-making process, from apples to freshly pressed juice, while learning about the New Jersey’s rich agricultural and industrial history.
Admission is $15 per person and includes a live pressing demonstration, a museum exhibit with educational video about the mill’s fascinating past, and a taste of the crisp, freshly made cider. Visitors can also purchase cider to take home for $10 per gallon—perfect for savoring a taste of fall later on!
The event will also feature samples of hard cider crafted by regional cider makers. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon filled with history, flavor, and community spirit.Saturday, October 24, 1-4 pm 
336 Mendham Road West, 
Mendham, NJ 07945 
 
Admission - $15 per person (children under 7 free)

Local Event: Cider Pressing at Ralston Cider Mill Museum

Cider Pressing at Ralston Cider Mill Museum

Step back in time and watch history come to life as the Ralston Cider Mill Museum demonstrates authentic apple pressing using...

Kids enjoy an afternoon full of “trunk”-or-treating, snacks, crafts, games, and, of course, lots of candy! Invite your neighbor, friends, and family to attend and register with the link below. Hope to see you there!
<a href="https://millingtonbaptist.org/trunk-or-treat-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">millingtonbaptist.org/trunk-or-treat-2026/</a>

Local Event: Trunk or Treat at Millington Baptist Church

Trunk or Treat at Millington Baptist Church

Kids enjoy an afternoon full of “trunk”-or-treating, snacks, crafts, games, and, of course, lots of candy! Invite your...

PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits Inc.

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/25529014/20260910/073805/image___10193804257.jpg" id="image.png" data-image="image.png"></figure>The Bridgewater Woman’s Club invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun with florist and entertainer John Newman who will amaze you as he creates beautiful floral arrangements while singing popular Broadway ballads and holiday tunes. This popular fundraising event will be held from 1:00pm to 4:30pm at the Theater at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave. And there’s more!! The event will also consist of raffle baskets, including the 10 newly created floral arrangements, a 50/50 raffle, and a lottery card raffle. Snack bites and soft drinks will be served. Bring a friend and join in the fun!
With your admission ticket and a donation of a baby care item for Mom’s Helping Mom’s, you will receive a free lottery card raffle ticket. (Maximum three per person.)
Reservations are required. Admission is $35 per person, cash or checks only. Contact: Janet: 732-718-7278 or Jane: 973-713-4297.&nbsp; Bring a friend and join in the fun!
All proceeds will benefit the Club’s Charity Fund that works to support families, especially women and children.
The&nbsp;Club is a non-profit service organization that supports local, state, national,&nbsp;and international charities. We are a member of the GFWC and the NJSFWC. We welcome new members and seek your ideas, talents, enthusiasm, and the time you have to offer. If interested, go to our website: <a href="https://www.bridgewaterwomansclub.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bridgewaterwomansclub.org</a> , or our Facebook page to learn more.

Local Event: Bridgewater Woman's Club - Bouquets, Ballads and Bites

Bridgewater Woman's Club - Bouquets, Ballads...

The Bridgewater Woman’s Club invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun with florist and entertainer John Newman who will...

Bridgewater Woman's Club - Bouquets, Ballads and Bites

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Permit &amp; Parcel</a>, covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and brings together records from official sources, including state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns&rsquo; own municipal codes. No account or email is required, and there&rsquo;s no cost.
&ldquo;I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands,&rdquo; said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. &ldquo;All of that is public record. It just wasn&rsquo;t in one place anyone could actually use.&rdquo;
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/lead-safe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lead-safe inspection lookup</a> showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey&rsquo;s lead paint law, a searchable <a href="https://oprasearch.app/lead-contractors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directory of DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractors</a> sorted by distance, a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/fire/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fire-incident map</a> built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/radon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">radon map</a> covering every municipality.
Homeowners can also <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/tax/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">look up property taxes and assessments</a>, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/hvac-age/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">check the age of a furnace, air conditioner or water heater</a> using its serial number, and <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find their town&rsquo;s certificate-of-occupancy requirements</a> before selling or renting a home.
A companion site, <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA&rsquo;s own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site&rsquo;s own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
As an added benefit for homebuyers, Permit &amp; Parcel users can receive $100 off a qualifying home inspection with Smart Choice Inspections, Betancor&rsquo;s North Jersey home inspection company.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TAPinto.</a>&nbsp;Both sites are FREE at <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

Montclair

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By Paul Humbert

People choose Bernards Township for a reason. Our neighborhoods, schools, open spaces, and sense of community make this a special place to live. Protecting those things takes leadership willing to question decisions that put them at risk.

I believe two of the greatest threats to our future are the relentless demand for more taxpayer dollars and a state-driven approach to housing that gives too little consideration to the communities expected to absorb it.

We need leaders willing to push back on both.

<h2>Taxpayers deserve accountability</h2>

New Jersey families work hard, save, build businesses and invest in their homes. Government should respect that effort. Success should never become an excuse to demand more money without answering basic questions about how it will be spent.

Before asking taxpayers for another dollar, government should explain: What are we accomplishing with the money we already collect? Are programs working? Where can we reduce costs? Who is accountable when spending fails to deliver?

Good intentions do not excuse poor results. A program should be judged by whether it works and whether we can afford it. As a common-sense fiscal conservative, I believe living within our means should be a basic expectation of government.

<h2>Our neighborhoods deserve a voice</h2>

Housing decisions shape a community for generations. They affect traffic, schools, infrastructure, municipal finances and the daily lives of the people who already live here. Those consequences deserve serious consideration before a project moves forward.

I support responsible redevelopment, but a proposal must make sense for its location, surrounding neighborhoods and the long-term character of Bernards. A property&rsquo;s need for a new use does not make every proposed use appropriate.

That is why I oppose the Allen Road Project. It is also why I believe we must challenge housing mandates that fail to account for local conditions.

New Jersey&rsquo;s tradition of home rule deserves respect. Residents and local officials should have a meaningful voice in decisions that will change their town.

<h2>Disagreement should come with respect</h2>

We can debate taxes, housing and government spending without insulting one another. We can listen carefully to our neighbors while standing firmly on principle.

I want a return to practical government: living within our means, respecting different views and making decisions based on their consequences. Extremism on either side does not help us solve the problems facing our community.

My opponents and I offer different approaches. I will speak plainly when I believe policies coming from Trenton or Somerset County threaten Bernards&rsquo; affordability or character. I will question those policies, challenge their assumptions and advocate for our residents.

<h2>My commitment to Bernards</h2>

Neighbors and neighborhoods matter. Affordability matters. Preserving the character of our town matters. These principles will guide my decisions. I will work collaboratively where we can find agreement and stand firm when a proposal is wrong for Bernards.

When you vote, choose someone willing to protect what brought you here and what makes you want to stay.

I&rsquo;m asking for your vote to help keep Bernards the town you chose. Vote for me, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humbertforbernards.com/about" rel="noopener nofollow">Paul Humbert</a>, for Bernards Township Committee. Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.HumbertForBernards.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.HumbertForBernards.com</a>

Keeping Bernards the Town You Chose

Discover 171 Campbell Road: a private estate on 12.45 acres on Bernardsville Mountain.

Architectural distinction and meticulous craftsmanship define this private Bernardsville Mountain estate. A soaring 20-foot foyer, custom millwork and European white oak floors set the tone. The world-class kitchen pairs an American walnut island and custom cast-brass hood with Waterworks fixtures and a Viking range. A library with a Sahara Noir marble fireplace, radiant heating in the primary bathrooms and a detached carriage house bring comfort and versatility to the property. Beyond the residence, three terraces, landscaped gardens and a pond with a fountain create a secluded retreat surrounded by woodland.

View the estate:
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For current pricing, property details or a private showing, contact:
Andreia Melnikoff, Broker Associate
United Real Estate New Jersey
Cell: 973-768-8124 | Office: 888-501-6953
Email: <a href="mailto:afmelnikoff@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">afmelnikoff@gmail.com</a>

Somerset

Bedminster

Explore a Private 12.45-Acre Estate on...

Discover 171 Campbell Road: a private estate on 12.45 acres on Bernardsville Mountain....

Explore a Private 12.45-Acre Estate on Bernardsville Mountain

My position on 150 Allen Road has never changed. I opposed Signature Acquisitions&rsquo; plan from&nbsp;the start. I oppose it today. And if elected to the Township Committee, I will keep opposing it. This is not a close call. The proposal would tear down an office building and replace it with two&nbsp;light-industrial and manufacturing buildings on a residential road. It would bring tractor-trailers&nbsp;onto a stretch with a hill, a blind curve, and Mount Prospect School nearby. Our teenage drivers learn on these roads. Our kids walk and ride on them. No traffic study changes what a loaded&nbsp;truck does on a blind curve. The environmental cost is just as clear. The plan called for clearing hundreds of trees, more than&nbsp;400 by residents&rsquo; count, with far fewer replacements than our ordinance requires. We already&nbsp;have drainage and stormwater problems near Allen and Martinsville. Removing that canopy makes them worse, permanently. Then there is density. Our zoning allows a floor area ratio of 15 percent. The applicant asked for&nbsp;nearly 20. That is not a minor adjustment. It is a request to put more building, more traffic, and&nbsp;more noise on land that cannot carry it. Our Zoning Board heard 18 months of testimony and voted 6 to 0 to deny the application.&nbsp;Residents showed up by the dozens, night after night. The process worked, and the answer was&nbsp;no. Now the matter is back before the board. My answer is the same. A revised plan that keeps the&nbsp;same basic use in the same place does not fix the underlying problem. On the Committee, I will: - Support the board&rsquo;s denial and a vigorous legal defense of it - Back zoning that ends light manufacturing as a permitted use in residential-adjacent&nbsp;areas, which the Committee has already moved to do - Keep residents informed and heard at every step Bernards Township&rsquo;s charm is not an accident. It is the result of decisions made by people&nbsp;who cared enough to protect it. I intend to be one of them. Paul Humbert P.S. Before you vote, make sure you know where each candidate for Township Committee stands&nbsp;on this critical issue. If they won't tell you now, you know what they'll do if elected.

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My position on 150 Allen Road has never changed. I opposed Signature Acquisitions’ plan from the start. I oppose it today. And if elected to the...

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