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Millburn High School: Smart and Sporty

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Millburn High School

Millburn High School

A recent article in The Patch said that Millburn High School was “challenging”, and thank God. Facts: a challenging high school has challenging classes like: Funny Business: Humor and Satire in Literature and Film, AP Economics, Business Law, and Astrophysics, which push your children to learn more, do more, grow more. A challenging high school has challenging teachers who went to schools like Columbia, Harvard, and Yale, who motivate and inspire your child, but also instill in them their experience of high achievement, which prepares your child for the future. A challenging institution like Millburn High School routinely produces students who achieve high scores on AP exams, go on to prestigious universities, and who win robotics competitions. All the while having every major sport from football, baseball and wrestling, to tennis, golf, lacrosse, and fencing (because smart and sporty is a nasty combination).

Wait a second, Astrophysics and Business Law? Can we stop and remember that this is a public high school? As in, free. As in, your child gets a top-notch education just because you live in the town (makes buying a Millburn home seem like a good idea, eh?)? Another fact: U.S News and World Report ranked Millburn High School the fourth best in New Jersey and 2015 NICHE rankings just released The Best High School Teachers in New York City Metro Area and Millburn High School received a overall grade of A+ ranking in the TOP 3.

The bottom line is this: you put your kid in Millburn High School and the expansiveness of the curriculum will get the best out of them, nurture them, support them, all the while allowing them to make mistakes and learn things about themselves. Putting your kid in Millburn High School will pave the way for a bright future. Now, how is that a bad thing?

Just Picked Produce Arrives Near Your Millburn-Short Hills NJ Home

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Fresh Produce Near Your Millburn-Short Hills NJ homeWith so many farmers markets near your Millburn-Short Hills NJ home, you can ditch grocery store fruits and veggies an entire growing season! Starting on Friday, June 7th, Downtown Millburn Farmers Market will be open every Friday, until October 25th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be located on Essex Street at the Town Hall. Choose from a wide variety of local produce, some of it certified organic. There will also be fresh baked goods, local cheeses, aged beef, and more! Pick up a chicken entrée or a frozen to go dinner and give yourself a break from cooking in your Millburn-Short Hills NJ home.

On Wednesday, June 5th, the South Orange Village Center Alliance opens its farmers market, which will run from 2 to 7 p.m. until October 30th. So if you live in South Orange, come to the Sloan and First Street parking lot, across from the NJ transit station. Some farmers are certified organic, and some accept WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers.

The Maplewood Farmers Market opens at Springfield Avenue at Indiana Street on Monday, June 10th and runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Just a short drive from your Millburn-Short Hills NJ home to a wonderful selection of fruits and vegetables! Some farmers accept WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers.

West Orange opens its farmers market on Friday, June 28th. It will be open every Friday from noon to 6 p.m. until October 25th. Meet friends and neighbors living in Millburn-Short Hills NJ or nearby for a fun time picking out delicious locally grown fruits and vegetables. Pick up some cut flowers or a plant to beautify your Millburn-Short Hills NJ home! WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers are accepted by some farmers.

Fresh and delicious summer meals are easy to prepare with the variety of produce available at the farmers markets close to people living in Millburn-Short Hills NJ, so come and get some!

Living in Short Hills is Full of Adventure!

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Weekly activity can be found at the Downtown Millburn Farmers’ Market all month long as they celebrate 20 seasons of growing and living in Short Hills! On Essex Street, just behind Town Hall, you are sure to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of fruits and vegetables that await you! The market is open Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., from now until October.

You’ll be supporting the local community surrounding your Short Hills home as all the produce is grown locally by NJ farmers, including Alstede Farms, Ort Farms, Vacchiano Farms and E & R Organic. You may even get to meet some of the farmers or vendors when you visit and shop, as featured sellers are usually on hand from Hoboken Farms, Gina’s Bakery, Paolos Kitchen, and Dr. Pickle. Between the colors and sights, smells and tastes, you’ll find your day at the Farmers’ Market is quite a treat and a huge benefit to living in Short Hills and Millburn. You’ll be surprised to know it is also one of the strongest and most successful markets in New Jersey!

Later in the month, plan a short drive or train ride to spend a day out with the kids at Family Fun Day, on July 14th. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., you can play at the at the Arts and Crafts Museum on Main Street in Madison. Call 973-377-2982 x10 or visit the museum online. Advance registration for the museum is recommended, so call soon! The admission is $5 for children and adults over six years old and seniors are $3. The maximum family charge is $13 and children under six are free.

As you can see, the area around your Millburn-Short Hills home is hopping with happenings, just waiting for you to join! And that’s not even all of them! Stay tuned to my blog on living in Millburn-Short Hills to learn more about how you can enjoy your community! I hope you come to see the area near your Short Hills home as friendly, fun, and part of the American dream.

Active Living in Short Hills and Millburn

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Living in Short Hills and Millburn - Donate!The Millburn-Short Hills community has a full schedule this month, filled with all kinds of activities ranging from blood donations to date-worthy concerts at your local bar and you can find the 411 here! Beyond Fourth of July events, living in Short Hills and Millburn will keep you on your toes with celebrating throughout the month! Come be a part of the fun by your Millburn-Short Hills home and enjoy your month of July jam-packed with fun, family, and friends.

If you’re getting that mid-year feeling most of us tend to get around Independence Day, that guilty, am I doing enough for my country feeling, here’s an idea to put an end to your guilt quickly and easily. Take some time away from your busy life to enjoy the things you usually take for granted and donate some blood! Just down the street from your Short Hills home, at the Millburn-Short Hills library, you can help at the Red Cross blood drive where you can help give the “gift of life” to someone in need. According to the Red Cross, all blood types are at critically low levels, but O positive, O negative, B negative, and A negative are especially in high demand right now. You can donate on July 7th and 14th. Call 1-800-733-2767 or 973-379-4198 to learn more!

As promised, that date-worthy concert is right around the corner is you are looking for a night on the town without traveling far from your home in Short Hills and Millburn! For jazz fans, The Mark Peterson Trio will perform at the Highlawn Pavilion in the Piano Room and Bar area and offer the option of a great-priced $29 prix-fixe, three-course menu, too. The Mark Peterson Trio will play every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the summer. Make your reservations through 973-731-3463 or visit Highlawn’s website.

Freedom Rings For Those Living in Short Hills and Millburn

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Looking for a wonderfully patriotic way to celebrate your Independence Day? Look no further! Near your Millburn-Short Hills home, the festivities are fast approaching, and promise a holiday weekend worthy of celebrating our great nation’s birthday. Come join in the fun of living in Short Hills and Millburn with a weekend full of family, friends, and fun!

You can start your July Fourth bright and early with a touching flag raising ceremony Taylor Park at 9 a.m. It will be followed by the presentation of the Patriot Award presentation, where Millburn-Short Hills Girl Scouts will receive honors for their years of patriotism and service to our ever-grateful community of Millburn-Short Hills.

At 9:30, suit up your bikes and prepare for the infamous trike/bike/stroller parade and the girls’ All Star softball game at 10 a.m. To keep the celebration family-fun and hopping, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Taylor Park, will be transformed into a patriotic festival for the whole family featuring children’s rides, games, ponies, and a Revolutionary War encampment reenacted by the Morgan Rifles in a show that captures the true spirit of living in Short Hills!

7 p.m. is when the party moves closer to Millburn homes, at Millburn High School where you’ll be met with patriotic music performed by Krazy Kat and an expanded schedule of Family Field Games. As a finale, for everyone’s favorite end to their Independence Day (except for maybe your pets)… there will be plenty of FIREWORKS cascading above your Millburn-Short Hills home!

Tickets to this patriotic community event can be purchased before July Fourth at a reduced price of $10, or $12 the day of the festivities. Tickets for the fireworks are separate and cost $5. You can find your tickets at a number of local merchants, including Millburn Deli, Futter’s Shoes, and Anthony Laurence Jewelers, which are all near your Millburn home. They can also be purchased at the town haIl or at the gate. In the event of a rain check, the celebration will take place on July 5th.

Join Millburn-Short Hills this July Fourth to celebrate your liberty and Independence and have a Happy Independence Day wherever you are. I am grateful everyday for the freedoms that allow me and you to have a home in Short Hills and Millburn and live in the U.S.A!

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Understanding the nuances of pricing requires local knowledge that isn't always available to buyers and sellers. This is particularly true in a location like Millburn-Short Hills, Chatham, and Summit.
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