Chatham, Madison, Summit, and Short Hills NJ Real Estate

Summit, NJ


Summit, NJ...

Appropriately named for a town on top of the second Watchung Mountain and one of the most desirable communities in the state, Summit offers a charming village with extensive shopping, beautiful neighborhoods of homes with a wide range of prices.  With 496 acres of open space, many amenities and conveniences and a fast train ride to Manhattan, Summit is a delightful community to call home.

Local Area and Resources:

  1. Official website  http://www.ci.summit.nj.us
  2. Learn more about Summit's history  http://www.summitnjhistory.org
  3. Another Summit website http://www.cityofsummit.com/
  4. Official County website http://www.unioncountynj.org/
  5. Commuter rail services http://www.njtransit.com
  6. Bus services http://www.lakelandbus.com
  7. Visit your local library  http://www.summitlibrary.org 
  8. Award winning local hospital  http://www.overlookhospital.org
  9. Exceptional health care http://www.atlantichealth.org
  10. Read your local regional newspaper  http://www.starledger.com
  11. Review the most recent Census Data 2000 Census Data & Demographics 

Parks, Theater and Recreation:

  1. Shop the vibrant city center http://www.summitdowntown.org/
  2. Local non-profit community theater http://www.summitplayhouse.org
  3. Morris County Parks and Activities  http://morrisparks.net/
  4. The Grand Summit Hotel, enough said!  http://www.grandsummit.com
  5. Things to do at the Great Swamp   http://www.greatswamp.org/ThingsSeeDo.htm
  6. Shop or take cooking classes at Whole Foods Market   http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/
  7. Shop at one of the most beautiful malls in the U.S.  http://www.shopshorthills.com/
  8. Take in a movie  http://www.clearviewcinemas.com/cgi-bin/locations.cgi
  9. Enjoy your local movie theater http://www.fandango.com/movietheatershowtimes
  10. Your local YMCA http://www.summitareaymca.org
  11. Premier fitness, group exercise, squash & sports performance facility http://www.ChathamClub.com
  12. The Connection for Women and Families  http://www.theconnectiononline.org
  13. Fun things to do http://www.thingstodo.com/states/NJ/gateway.org
  14. Explore Northwest New Jersey http://www.njskylands.com
  15. Just a short drive to NJPAC http://www.njpac.org
  16. Stimulate your mind, visit the Liberty Science Center http://www.lsc.org/heather
  17. A Popular playhouse in neighboring Millburn http://www.papermill.org/papermill.html

Fine and Casual Dining:

  1. Tempt your tastebuds  http://www.rootssteakhouse.com/
  2. A Taste of Tuscany in Downtown Summit http://www.fiorinoristorante.com/
  3. Tasty pizza and pasta  http://www.lapastaria.com/
  4. Serving quality Continental cuisine for over 40 years Marco Polo Restaurant

School Information:

  1. Summit Public Schools
  2. All girls school K-12 grade  Kent Place School
  3. Committed to educational development of young men (grades 7-12) Oratory Prep
  4. NJ Monthly Magazine School Comparison  http://www.njmonthly.com/topschools/hssearch.html

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Patrizia "Trish" Giassa