Thursday, November 24, 2011
Judy Shanahan's photography studio hosts Kris Kringle in the holiday fundraiser.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Can't wait to go see Santa Claus? He's coming to Chatham Friday, and for more than presents. The Judy Shanahan Photography Studio at 82 Main St. hosts the jolly old man for a photography session Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., just in time for Christmas cards or adding a photo to your mantle. Fees for photographs are $20, and will be donated to Autism Speaks. Shanahan opened her photography studio in Chatham Borough earlier this year after working as a freelance photographer for 7 years and over 10 as a travel photographer and a studio photographer. Her love of photography began when she took a high school class taught by a "great photography teacher," she said. A parent of two, Shanahan has experience photographing special needs …
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Monday, November 21, 2011
While some are uncertain of what to expect, most are optimistic for a fruitful holiday season.
As the economy struggles to gain traction for a third straight year, local businesses and retailers remain optimistic that they have seen the worst of a dire economic state. “Most of us believe that maybe better days are ahead,” said Ron Sousa, a director of the Montville Chamber of Commerce. “I think we’ll have a stronger recovery after a prolonged slump. There is definitely pent-up demand and money sitting on the sidelines.” Soussa is the owner of an executive suites business, which sets up professional offices for business owners. “We are seeing more and more traffic coming in, people going into a professional office environment,” Soussa said. “To me that is somewhat of a bell weather.” Others, however, such as Karen Meyer, executive …
Friday, November 11, 2011
Company distributed nearly 22,000 toys last year.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Weichert has kicked off its 33rd annual toy drive and is asking you to help make it a success. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at each of the company’s sales offices through Dec. 9. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children. Weichert employees at the company’s corporate headquarters in Morris Plains, as well as in other company locations throughout the United States, will also participate in the yearly community service event. To date, the annual toy drive has yielded hundreds of thousands of items for underprivileged children. Last year, nearly 22,000 toys were distributed to charitable and …
Edward DiFiglia
3:58 pm on Friday, November 25, 2011
We took the kids here today and it was fantastic! Judy was great with the kids, even though they weren't exactly cooperative. Much better than standing in line at the mall, and it benefited a good cause too! more ›