Archive for June, 2008
Commuting To NYC From South Orange
June 28th, 2008 Categories: Commuting to NYC, South Orange Living
Commuting via Midtown Direct to Manhattan or Hoboken from South Orange, New Jersey?Â
If you don’t live within a short enough distance to the South Orange Train Station on Sloan Street (depending on your desire, the size of your heels and your pre-coffee stamina) you can always hop onto the three different Jitney’s that scoot around South Orange in the morning and afternoon.
Within minutes you can be on the Midtown Direct Train into New York City (Penn Station) or into Hoboken (to catch the PATH or Ferry).Â
Jitney Service to South Orange Train Station
Just fill out the application and contact:
Neva Sparlin
Parking Authority
The Township of South Orange Village
Village Hall, 101 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: 973.378.7718 Ext. 2037
Fax: 973.378.7836
Email: NSparlin@SourthOrange.org
Permits may be purchased in person at the Parking Authority offices in Village Hall, second floor, between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. Certain permits and renewals may be handled by mail, if the application is accompanied by photocopies of the necessary documents and a check or money order.
Parking Permits are also available through the South Orange Parking Authority and NJ Transit…There is currently a waiting list for both.
South Orange Village Parking Map
If you want to live in South Orange or have any questions, please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
Related Links
South Orange at a Glance
South Orange Community Info
NJ Transit Train Schedules
South Orange Parking Authority
PATH Schedules
NJ Waterways Ferry Schedule Hoboken to World Financial Center/Wall St.
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Need Short Commute to NYC?
June 27th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, South Orange Living
So often Buyers call needing a home
within 30 minutes to New York City.
Look no further.
This 1552 square foot Classic Colonial
in South Orange, New Jersey is Perfect!
Four Bedrooms and Two Baths, a Sunny Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Cozy Den and Updated Kitchen…and priced at only $450,000.
The jitney to the Midtown Direct Train in South Orange stops in front of the house, or, if you wish, it is only a half mile away.
You can be in your office in Manhattan
in less than an hour door-to-door.
Whether your commuting needs take you to
Hoboken or Penn Station,
this is the house you have been looking for.
149 FAIRVIEW AVENUE
SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
FROM 1-4pm
Directions: South Orange Avenue to Fairview or Irvington to Fairview
Please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com for a personal tour of
149 Fairview Avenue in South Orange, New Jersey
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Summit NJ Springfield Avenue Bridge Opens Tomorrow
June 26th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, Summit Living
If you have been in Summit, New Jersey these past few months you have noticed that the Springfield Avenue Bridge is closed.
What a Pain!!!
At 4pm Friday, June 27, 2008, the Springfield Avenue Bridge is OPENING!!!
What terrific news for Keller Williams as the bridge sits in front of our office.
There will be a ceremony on Tuesday, July 1 at 6pm.
JOIN THE CELEBRATIONÂ
and stop into Keller Williams to say hi.
If you are looking to relocate to Summit, New Jersey please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com
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Millburn Sidewalk Sale June 18-21
June 20th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Millburn & Short Hills Living
It has been very busy in Millburn this week with the 5K race on Monday, the opening of the Farmers Market on Tuesday and the Spring Sidewalk Sale Days from Wednesday-Saturday June 18-21. You should stop by.
There are many bargains from local merchants, from maternity (Shelly Belly) to furs (Schultz) to tabletop (Jalm at RBA’s).
Take a stroll down Millburn, Essex and Main Streets and enjoy this lovely weather and all that Millburn NJ has to offer.
 
Shelly Belly Maternity & Bardot Lingerie
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Millburn High School 2008 Graduates Go Ivy
June 19th, 2008 Categories: Education in NJ, Millburn & Short Hills Living
Every time I am asked “What is so great about living in Millburn and Short Hills New Jersey?”
I can always point to the wonderful education provided to our children.
Not only was Millburn High School awarded a national Blue Ribbon award this year, but twenty-nine of the 331 graduating seniors in 2008 are scheduled to go to Ivy League schools next year.
Here is a glimpse into the number of students and the colleges and universities the 2008 Millburn High School graduates will attend:
Ivy League Schools:
1-Brown University
4-Columbia University
13-Cornell University
2-Dartmouth College
1-Harvard University
4-University of Pennsylvania
3-Princeton University
1-Yale University
14-Syracuse University
12-University of Michigan
11-Rutgers University
9-Vanderbilt University
8-University of Arizona
7-New York University
6-Boston University
6-University of Rochester
5-Stanford University
5-Villanova University
4-Indiana University
4-Lafayette College
4-Maryland University
3-American University
3-Georgetown University
3-George Washington University
3-Lehigh University
3-Seton Hall University
3-Tufts University
3-Tulane University
3-Vassar College
3-Washington University (St. Louis)
Other schools represented are Duke, Barnard, Rochester Institute of Technology, Hobart & William Smith, Penn State, Colgate, Northwestern, Fordham, Amherst, University of Notre Dame and Emory to name but a few. And, a member of the 2008 class will be entering the Israeli Defense Force.
An impressive list by any standard.
Congratulations Millburn High School Class of 2008.
It has been an amazing week of festivities we will all cherish.
If you want more information about living in Millburn and Short Hills, please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
Related Links
Millburn High School Top 100 in US
Top Ten Reasons for Moving to Short Hills & Millburn NJ
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Millburn Farmers Market Opens Today
June 17th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Millburn & Short Hills Living, Selling A Home in NJ
Don’t miss the opening of the Millburn Farmers Market Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
The market will run every Tuesday through October 28th from 8am-2pm at the corner of Essex and Main Streets.
Today’s festivities include:
10 am Ribbon Cutting by Secretary of Agriculture, Charles Kuperus, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and local dignitaries
11 am restaurant.mc will have a cooking demonstration & tasting. Two tickets to the PaperMill Playhouse production of Little Shop of Horrors will be raffled off.
This year’s vendors include:
Alstede Farms
ER & Sons Organic Farm
Greenwood Farms
Hoboken Farms
Dr. Pickle
Ginas Bakery
Ort Farm
A free raffle will be held each week with coupons donated by local Millburn retailers. The American Red Cross and Millburn’s First Aid Squad will also offer blood pressure readings throughout the season.
Search homes for sale in Millburn and Short Hills or for more information about this wonderful town please visit Midtown Direct Homes or contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727
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Summit Farmers Market Opens Today
June 15th, 2008 Categories: NJ Dining Out, Summit Living
I just got back from the Summit Farmers Market with bags in hand.
Summit Farmers Market opened this morning, Sunday, June 15 in the Park & Shop Lot #2 on the corner of Maple Street and DeForest Avenue.
The market will be open every Sunday from 8AM to 1:30 PM until November 23rd (rain or shine). Some of my old favorites were back and some new surprises. There are a few purveyors that will start in the weeks to come.
Brownie Points Bakery
Cherry Grove Farm (organic)
Coffee Afficionado
Corner-Copia Farm
Hoboken Farms (prepared & frozen foods, fresh breads)
Jakey & Rachie (fresh baked granola & fresh squeezed juices)
Key Ingredient Catering
PickleLicious
Race Farm
Shore Catch
Stefans & Sons (homemade sausages)
Vacchiano Farm
Valley Shepherd Creamery
See you next Sunday Morning at the Summit New Jersey Farmers Market.
If you are looking for a home in Summit or one of the nearby communities search here for free or please call Perri K. Feldman or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
Related Links
Best New Jersey Farmers Markets
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Need A New Roof in New Jersey?
June 14th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Home Inspections in NJ
So after the trees came tumbling down last week due to a quick moving storm, the damage was done.
New Jersey homeowners were in search of roofers to fix the holes left by the felled trees.
Once again, Keller William agents provide their short list of reliable roofers in Essex, Morris and Union Counties:
Deegan Roofing
908.322.6405
Pfister Roofing
973.569.9930
Steifel & Sons
908.464.0047
Peter Traub
908.464.9655
R & G Roofing
973.324.9461
Bell Roofing Co.
973.379.4429
Mark Sauer
973.418.5788
Mountainview Roofing Co.
908.464.0191
How is your roof? If you need any assistance please give Perri K. Feldman a shout at 973.650.4727
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New Jersey Tree Removal Services
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New Jersey Tree Removal Services
June 14th, 2008 Categories: Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living
Wow!!!
The storm blew through NJ last week with a vengeance.
The sky was black. The wind howled. The rain turned into hail.
And then the trees came down!!!
Frantic phone calls started for Tree Removal Services in New Jersey’s Essex, Morris and Union Counties.
Keller Williams agents came to the rescue.
Here is their short list of suggested New Jersey Tree Removal Providers (in no particular order):
Well Done Tree Service
908.272.7780
Friendly Tree Service Inc.
973.678.8888
The Tree Guy
973.223.3227
Crestview Tree Service
908.464.2673
Carew Tree Experts Inc.
973.763.9323
Spring House Tree Service Inc.
908.273.6211
Save-A-Tree
908.301.9400
Frank’s Tree Service:
908-273-2228
If you can recommend any additional New Jersey Tree Removal Services, I’d love to hear from you. Or if you have any pix you’d like to share of your own backyard…just send them to Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
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Parks n’ Barks: Playful Places for You and Your Pooch
June 10th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, South Orange Living
Sprinkled throughout Essex and Morris Counties are several lesser-known parks made available specifically for dog enthusiasts. Â
Although some require residents to purchase permits at the start of each new year, the canine play spaces allow a leash free environment for owner and pet alike to mingle, socialize, and most of all PLAY!  Â
These FETCHing parks are at the top of our list:
Morris County:
Lewis Morris Park- The Park is located at 270 Mendham Road.
(973) 326-7600
Bernards Township Dog Park

War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple Avenue.
908-630-5539

East Hanover Generation Pets Park
136 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Fees apply for entrance. See generationpets.net for pricing information. Pre-arranged Play dates $25/hr
(626) 676-3047
Essex County
Essex County Off-Leash Dog Facility
At Watsessing Park, Locust Avenue, Bloomfield
Access to Locust Avenue from Prospect Street.
Essex County Brookdale Park Dog Park
Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair
Access from Bellevue Avenue in Bloomfield or Grove Street in Montclair
Parking is available inside Essex County Brookdale.
East Hills Park –Livingston Dog Park
Located in Livingston, NJ, on the east side of Shrewsbury Drive, between Route 10 (East Mount Pleasant Avenue) and Northfield Road. Permit Required (See website for details)
Maplewood
Memorial Park
Oakview Ave. and Valley Street
South Mountain Dog Park
Essex County South Mountain Reservation, Crest Drive, Maplewood/Millburn.
 Entrance to Crest Drive is off of South Orange Avenue in South Orange
Mill’s Reservation
Normal Ave., Montclair
So grab your favorite pooch and join us at the Dog Park.
If you need to find a place to live with your Best Friend please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com
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