JCP&L To Trim Trees in Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights

If you see more JCP&L trucks in the area, don't be surprised. The company will be trimming vegetation along the roadways. Affected residents will be notified in advance.

JCP&L will be paying a visit to Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights in the coming weeks as a part of the company's $24 million 2013 vegetation management program. The company successfully inspected and trimmed trees along nearly 4,000 miles of lines across its system in 2012, according to a JCP&L press release. To help maintain safe and reliable electric service, JCP&L regularly trims trees and conducts vegetation management work along its electric distribution lines on a four year cycle. “The vegetation management program is an important component of our annual investment in infrastructure to deliver reliable service to customers,” said Don Lynch, JCP&L president. “The severe weather events that our region has experienced over the…

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Interweave in Summit Announces Two Events in February

Interweave is an interfaith community learning center in Summit. Explore crucial global issues or immerse yourself in the story of the universe by registering to participate in these events.

Interweave, an interfaith community learning center in Summit, is pleased to announce the following events this February: 1. Explore crucial global issues at Great Decisions 2013
: Engaged Citizens Learning About the World. Co-sponsored by Interweave, Calvary Church, and the League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit, use Great Decisions’ thought-provoking non-partisan study guide to explore the following areas of focus: Future of the Euro, Egypt, NATO, Myanmar and Southeast Asia, Humanitarian Intervention, Iran, China in Africa and Threat Assessment.  Each session, led by a moderator, enables participants to make their views known to our national foreign policy makers through opinion ballots. This is the …

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Women's Networking Group Has 2013 Plans After Successful Launch Year

B.I.G., which was launched in Summit and New Providence last March, will host their next meeting on Jan. 31st at 10 a.m. and focus on public relations.

New Year…New You?  But not exactly sure what that “New You” should be doing in the New Year?  Come to a meeting of B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) and meet like-minded, entrepreneurial-spirited women who also want to figure that out!  Maybe you are a stay-at-home mom wondering “what to do when you grow up.” Perhaps you have come up with a great idea and thought about launching your own business but you don’t know where to begin.  Or maybe you are a seasoned professional businesswoman looking for ways to help your business thrive.  Wherever you are in your career,  B.I.G. is a great place to be. B.I.G. is a networking community of educated, intelligent, creative women.  It is an educational, support, and relationship building network for …

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New Providence, Summit Close In On Emergency Dispatch Center Agreement

New Providence Council approved resolution, ordinance. Summit Common Council to vote on both tonight. Are you in favor of shared dispatch center? Vote in our poll below.

New Providence and Summit are moving closer to a shared dispatch center, which would provide emergency police, fire and EMS services for residents in both communities. Last week, New Providence Council approved a resolution and an ordinance to move forward with this shared service. The identical resolution and ordinance is on the Summit Common Council’s agenda for their meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. If approved, this agreement will lay the groundwork for how both towns will bring the proposed “New Providence & Summit Emergency Services Dispatch Center” to fruition. Summit acquired two federal grants that total $1.6 million, which would provide this joint venture with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, said Doug Marvin, New …

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NJT To Test Gladstone Branch Tracks of Morris & Essex Line This Friday

NJ Transit will provide update about resumption of service after test runs on Friday. Test trains will ensure systems are operating as intended, remove rust build-up.

NJ TRANSIT announced on Wednesday that repairs to the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Lines will be completed on Friday, Nov. 30, with test trains scheduled to begin operations at that time.  NJ TRANSIT will provide an update that day regarding the expected resumption of service.  “While every NJ TRANSIT rail line sustained damage as a result of Sandy’s wrath, the Gladstone line was particularly hard-hit, with the heavy damage and unique challenges making repairs more timely and more difficult,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein. “I would again thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.” The test trains are needed to ensure all of the systems are operating as intended and to…

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Merck Donates Products for First Responders in Union County

Merck, which has its headquarters in Summit, helped out first responders after Sandy so they could continue helping the residents in Union County.

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LWV To Host Stephanie Noble of M80 at New Providence Memorial Library

Noble, the Director of Account Management at M80, a social media agency, will speak about how social media influences elections.

The League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit is hosting Stephanie Noble, a Director of Account Management at M80, a social media agency on Wednesday, Nov. 14.  Social media is expanding information, knowledge and involvement. Ms. Noble will speak about “How Social Media Influences Elections.” The program will be held at the New Providence Memorial Library on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Ms. Noble has built an impressive history in digital media marketing and social media analysis. She contributed to Black Enterprise's development of the BE iPad app. She was a featured speaker at Sentiment Analysis Symposium 2010 in NYC. Ms. Noble has published new media educational pieces in Hispanic PR Social …

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Late Fall Programs in Summit Now Registering Youth With Special Needs

Several programs are now being offered this fall by the Summit Community Programs and coordinated by TryCAN.

Youth with special needs and those who could use just a little help and encouragement are welcome to now register for several programs being offered again this fall by the Summit Community Programs and coordinated by TryCAN.   Our experienced coaches and instructors are excited to return to help our youth develop skills that may allow them to pursue a sport or activity further or simply provide them with a meaningful recreation experience.  These popular and affordable classes, open to both residents and non-residents, also use the assistance of trained teen Peer Mentors from local middle and high schools to help participants fully participate in the classes, learn and have fun. We have a full schedule of programs, each running 4 - 6 weeks…

TryCAN Offers Study Skills Workshop for Students with Special Needs

TryCAN, a collaboration between Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and other communities, is offering two Study Skills Workshops on Wednesdays this Fall.

There is still time for youth with special learning needs to register for a unique class being offered by the TryCAN program.   Study Skills Workshop is designed to help students in grades 6-9 learn to help them handle school requirements more effectively, including organization, work planning, note taking, assignment/project attack strategies and more.   Session 1 will tackle organization skills, including maintaining planners/agendas, managing your backpack, study tips, time management, note taking and test preparation.   Session 2 will continue with certain Session 1 topics and add writing strategies, advanced note taking, memory building and other strategies for test taking. The sessions will be hands on and students will be asked to …

TryCAN Offers Youth Fall Programs with Special Needs in Summit

TryCAN, a collaboration of Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit, other communities, offers programs for children with special needs, those needing special accommodation.

Editor's Note: The following information was submitted to Patch by TryCAN. Youth with special needs and those who could use just a little help and encouragement are welcome to now register for several programs being offered again this fall by the Summit Community Programs and coordinated by TryCAN.   Our experienced coaches and instructors are excited to return to help our youth develop skills that may allow them to pursue a sport or activity further, or simply provide them with a meaningful recreation experience.  These popular and affordable classes, open to both residents and non-residents, also use the assistance of trained teen Peer Mentors from local middle and high schools to help participants fully participate in the classes, learn…

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