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2008 Livingston NJ High School Sends Twelve to Ivys
July 18th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Education in NJ, Livingston Living
The 2008 graduates of Livingston High School have big plans for their Freshman year at college.
Twelve will be entering Ivy League Schools including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania.
Where are the rest going? It is quite an impressive list:
29 - Rutgers University
16 - County College of Morris
12 - SUNY – Binghamton
11 - Montclair State University
10 - University of Maryland
9 - New York University
8 - University of Rhode Island
7 - Pennsylvania State University
7 – College of New Jersey
7 - University of Arizona
7 - University of Delaware
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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.
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!
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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Livingston NJ Home Sales First Quarter 2008
April 15th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
Livingston, NJ home sales were down nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2008 with a similar drop in average sales price of $750,586 in 2007 and $598,696 in 2008 based on figures from the Garden State MLS.
There are currently 141 homes for sale in Livingston ranging in price from $265,000 for a two bedroom bungalow up to $4,250,000 for a six bedroom 6.5 bath Custom home in Bel Air that is absolutely gorgeous.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Livingston, NJ please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email at Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com. For additional area information please visit Midtown Direct Homes.
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Lunch at Samurai Sushi in Millburn, NJ
March 27th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, NJ Dining Out
I’m not a big out-to-lunch kind of gal, however, I will always go out for Sushi.
The best deal in town is Samurai Sushi: in downtown Millburn, Maplewood Village and in Livingston, New Jersey. With three locations, you can always satisfy your craving as you drive around the area.
For only $8.95, their lunch special is fantastic: Miso Soup, Green Salad with a terrific sesame dressing and a choice of two roll…I am partial to salmon & avocado and yellowtail with scallion…both inside-out with brown rice.
My favorite, tho’ is the Samurai Salad: with tuna, salmon, whitefish, green seaweed, fish roe, white radish, cucumber, crabmeat with the chef’s Spicy sauce ($10.95)
My kids love to get the Beef Teriyaki Bento Box that comes with a California Roll, Shrimp Shumai, Green Salad, Miso Soup and (Brown) Rice ($9.95).
Their menu is extensive and you can’t go wrong with any choice. Be sure to checkout their “special rolls” on the board behind the sushi chefs…they are always creative with a unique Samurai Sushi Twist.
Samurai Sushi
*Downtown Millburn: 333 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 973.921.2848/2849
*Maplewood Village: 166 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 973.378.8336/8337
*Livingston: 517 South Livingston Ave (near Northfield), Livingston, NJ 973.994.3233/3299
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214 Kensington Lane, Livingston NJ
March 12th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Livingston Living, NJ Open Houses
Welcome Home
To Country Club Living
In Desirable Livingston, New Jersey
Minutes to Manhattan and within easy reach of train and bus service.
Home to an exciting collection of outstanding restaurants, stunning parks and eclectic entertainment venues, and just minutes from world-class shopping at The Mall at Short Hills, The Regency Club reflects sophisticated living at its best.
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH
1-4pm
This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Excelsior Townhouse was just painted in a beautiful neutral color and has brand new carpets.
Plus it has been attractively priced…
So bring your toothbrush and your checkbook…
And a mortgage pre-approval letter…
You can move in this week!!!
I look forward to meeting you this Sunday!!!
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Livingston, NJ Real Estate and 2007 Home Sales
January 7th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
Livingston, NJ Real Estate saw an 11% GAIN in housing prices in 2007 over 2006
While the decrease in the number of homes sold in Livingston, NJ last year was also eleven percent, housing prices were up and Days on Market were down nearly 15%.
Buyers saw the value in Livingston, NJ and were willing to pay for it…thus keeping housing prices strong.
Livingston
Average Sold Price: $720,872
Average Days on Market (DOM): 64
Lowest Priced Home Sold: $300,000
Highest Priced Home Sold: $2,650,000
Average List Price: $748,412
Sold/List Price Ratio: 96%
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Stretch’s…Great Italian Restaurant in Livingston, NJ
December 5th, 2007 Categories: Livingston Living, NJ Dining Out
If you are looking for Great Italian food…try Stretch’s across from Livingston Center. We eat there at least three times a month.
We can always count on good service, large portions and reasonable prices. The kids have loved it since they were little (they are in high school now.)
Stretch’s got it’s start from Belmont Tavern in Bloomfield, NJ…which has been around forever!!! I recently found a recipe for their famous Chicken Savoy. I never made it. Didn’t need to…we just go to Stretch’s for our favorite dish. Read the rest of this entry »
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Homes Are Selling In NJ
December 2nd, 2007 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Livingston Living, Madison Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, Selling A Home in NJ, South Orange Living, Summit Living, West Orange Living
The New York City Real Estate market is thriving and homes along the Midtown Direct Train line and the 78/24 and 280 corridors are benefiting from it.
Buyers shut out of the NYC market are coming to New Jersey taking advantage of well priced homes.
Below are the November (11/1/2007–11/30/2007) closed sales of single family homes provided by the Garden State MLS.
NOVEMBER 2007 HOME SALES
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Best Places for Sledding in Essex County NJ
December 2nd, 2007 Categories: Just Because..., Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, South Orange Living, West Orange Living
It’s SNOWING!!!!
Pull out the boots and gloves, grab the sled, load up the car and head for the best places for sledding before anyone else gets there!!!!
Since I was a little girl, my three favorite places to go sledding in Essex County were at:
1. The top of Francis A. Byrne Golf Course at 1100 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. The walk from the parking lot was always a killer, but once you were there it was great…and not very crowded.
2. South Mountain Reservation. Drive along Brookside Dr. between Glen and South Orange Ave. and you will see cars parked along the way. Try to find a spot and grab your toboggan for a glide through a winter wonderland.
Map of South Mountain Reservation
3. Cameron Field in Meadowland Park just below North Ridgewood Ave and above South Orange Village. You can park at the top or the bottom of the hill…watch out for people walking up for their next ride as you fly down fast and furious.
Don’t forget to load up on hot Chocolate!!!
Where is your favorite place?
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Best New Jersey Farmers Markets
October 8th, 2007 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Livingston Living, Madison Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, NJ Events, South Orange Living, Summit Living, West Orange Living
Throughout the Spring and Fall in Essex, Morris & Union Counties…Jersey Fresh Foods Abound at local Farmer’s Markets. Pick your day and enjoy the Goodies!!! I am in love with Gina’s Bakery & Dr. Pickle.
Sunday
Summit Farmers Market
June-October
8:30AM-1:30PM
DeForest Avenue
Between Summit & Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
Monday
East Hanover Farmers Market
June-August
Noon-6PM
Ridgedale Avenue
School Avenue Municipal Parking Lot
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Maplewood Farmers Market
July-October
2PM-7PM
Springfield Avenue at Indiana Street
Municipal Street Parking Lot
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Springfield Farmers Market
July & August
Noon-6PM
101 Mountain Avenue
Jonathan Dayton High School Parking Lot
Springfield, NJ 07081
Springfield Farmers Market
September & October
Noon-6PM
Ruby Field, Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
Tuesday
Millburn Farmers Market
June-October
8AM-2PM
Main & Essex Street
Municipal Parking Lot
Millburn, NJ 07041
Wednesday
South Orange Village Farmers Market
June-October
2PM-7PM
Meadowland Park & Duck Pond
Ridgewood Road North & Mead Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
Thursday
Livingston Farmers Market
June-October
Noon-6PM
45 South Livingston Avenue
Across from Fire House Commons in Rear Parking Lot
Livingston, NJ 07039
Madison Farmers Market
June-August
2PM-7PM
Madison High School
Riverdale Avenue & Park Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
Madison Farmers Market
September-October
2PM-7PM
Madison Community Pool
Rosedale & Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
Friday
West Orange Farmers Market
July-October
Noon-6PM
Behind Town Hall
66 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
Saturday
Chatham Farmers Market
June-October
8AM-1PM
Railroad Plaza South @ Fairmount Ave
Chatham, NJ 07928
Montclair Farmers Market
June-November
8AM-2PM
Train Station Parking Lot
Walnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07043
Morris Plans Farmers Market
June-October
9AM-2PM
Speedwell Avenue Extension off 202
Downtown- Morris Plains, Merchants Block
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Related Links
Chatham Chamber of Commerce
East Hanover Chamber of Commerce
Livingston Chamber of Commerce
Madison Chamber of Commerce
Maplewood Chamber of Commerce
Millburn Chamber of Commerce
Montclair Chamber of Commerce
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
South Orange Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Summit Chamber of Commerce
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
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