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About the Millburn-Short Hills, Summit, Maplewood, South Orange & Livingston New Jersey Area 

Millburn-Short Hills

Millburn Township with a population of roughly 20,000, is located 20 miles west of New York City, less than 45 minutes away via the Midtown Direct and Hoboken Train lines.  The township was named "Millburn" in 1857, as a tribute to a local mill built on a stream, with "burn" being the Scottish name for "stream."  Shortly after 1870, Stewart Hartshorn, inventor of the roller window shade, decided to make his home here and to enter the real estate business to establish an "ideal community."  He purchased and resold much of the "short hills" area and adopted the Indians' name for his community.  The area now referred to as Short Hills has a separate zip code but remains part of Millburn Township.

Millburn-Short Hills is renowned for it’s top ranked public school system, proximity to New York City and stately homes on winding tree-lined streets.  The school district is made up of five elementary schools, a middle school with grades six through eight and a four-year high school.  There are two train stations within the Township, one in Millburn and one in Short Hills.  Many neighborhoods like the Glenwood and South Mountain sections are desirable because they are within blocks of the stations making commuting a breeze.  Houses within the township vary from condos and smaller starter homes to larger estates on generous sized properties.

Area attractions include the 2,000 square mile South Mountain Reservation, half of which lies within the Township, the famous Mall at Short Hills, the Papermill Playhouse, a professional theater group, and the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary.  Nearby Drew University, historical Morristown, South Orange Performing Arts Center and the NJ Performing Arts Center in downtown Newark also provide a diverse array of art and cultural activities.  There are also several public and private golf courses in the area for all levels of players.

Millburn-Short Hills Links:

Millburn Township
Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce
Millburn Public Schools
Millburn High School
Millburn Middle School
Deerfield Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School
Hartshorn Elementary School
South Mountain Elementary School
Wyoming Elementary School
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
Mall at Short Hills
Papermill Playhouse



Summit

Summit is an affluent, diverse and picturesque suburb nestled in the hills of the Watchung Reservation with a central, thriving downtown.  Top rated schools, community centers, parks, colonial architecture, a wide variety of retail shops, dozens of restaurants and an easy commute into Manhattan via the Mid-Town Direct and Hoboken train lines are just some of the reason Summit is one of the most desirable towns in the tri-state area.

Summit's public education system includes five kindergarten-through grade 5 elementary schools, a middle school for grades 6 to 8 and Summit High School.  As Summit grew into a beautiful resourceful city for families, so too did the need to provide top-rated education and state-of-the-art school facilities for Summit's children.  In 2003, the newly renovated Summit High School was dedicated after a $22.4 million capital expansion project.  The project comprised of a new wing, library/media center, gymnasium, and the addition of academic courses, cultural arts, athletic and social club programs; all providing an enriched educational experience for all current and future Summit students.

Downtown Summit offers an array of shopping, dining and cultural activities.  Whether it is dining at one of Summit’s upscale restaurants, having breakfast at the Summit Diner, shopping at one of the unique boutiques or taking a class at the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts, YMCA or Connection for Women and Families…there’s always something to do.  Summit offers the beauty and quiet of the suburbs with the convenience and neighborhood feel of a small city all within an easy commute to New York City.

Summit’s close proximity to New York City is a big draw for those who work in Manhattan or appreciate the ability to go into the city for special events, shopping and dining.  Summit offers train and bus service into Newark and Manhattan, quick access to Routes 24 and 78 and the Garden State Parkway and is just miles from the Newark-Liberty International Airport.  The Summit Train Station has the Mid-Town Direct train, less than a 30-minute ride from Summit to Penn Station.  The City of Summit has numerous parking garages and lots supplying ample parking for resident commuters and downtown employees.

Summit Links:

City of Summit
Downtown Summit
Summit Public Schools
Summit High School
Summit Middle School
Brayton Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
The Connection for Women and Families
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey



Maplewood

Maplewood is a quaint suburb, just 30 minutes from Manhattan via the Mid-Town Direct and Hoboken train lines, with a vibrant Village and quiet residential streets.  Many people from Manhattan and Brooklyn are drawn to Maplewood because of its reputation for diversity and sense of community.  Maplewood Village offers several cafes and restaurants, retail stores, Kings grocery store and a movie theater.It’s truly a one stop shopping experience.  Maplewood is also only minutes from South Orange and Millburn-Short Hills offering Whole Foods Supermarket, the renowned Mall at Short Hills, restaurants and upscale boutiques.

With seven parks, two community centers and a municipal pool, recreation abounds in Maplewood.From Golf at the Maplewood Country Club to tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, paddle tennis courts and bocce ball at Memorial Field or one of the many other playing fields throughout town.  The South Mountain Reservation on the edge of town offers an additional 2000 acres of open space for hiking and communing with unspoiled nature.

Maplewood is conveniently only 24 miles of Manhattan and about 6 miles west of Newark Liberty International Airport.  Several major interstates, including the I-78, the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway are less than five minutes away and offer easy access to the surrounding towns and cities.

Maplewood Links:

Official Maplewood Website
Maplewood-South Orange Website
Maplewood Chamber of Commerce
Maplewood-South Orange School System
Columbia High School
Maplewood Middle School
Clinton School
Jefferson School
Marshall School
South Mountain School
Tuscan School

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South Orange Maplewood Adult School
Maplewood Library


South Orange

South Orange is a 2.8 square-mile community spread out east of New Jersey’s South Mountain, 18 miles east of Manhattan.  South Orange is a diverse suburb with a lively downtown featuring numerous shops & restaurants as well as the newly constructed Performing Arts Center.  South Orange’s residential areas largely feature mid to early 20th century style homes and streets lined with mature trees.  Many homes are within walking distance to downtown and NYC train & bus service, but for those commuters who lived a bit further out, South Orange offers a Jitney service to both train stations.

South Orange is home to Seton Hall University, a 58-acre campus with eight schools, over 60 majors and 10,000 students.  Residents of South Orange benefit from by having access to numerous art & cultural activities as well as sporting events.  South Orange also features 10 parks throughout town, totally roughly 78 acres, and include facilities for basketball, softball, baseball, bocce ball, tennis, soccer, ice skating, swimming, jogging and picnicking.

A sense of community, diversity, competitive schools, a bustling downtown and an easy commute to NYC via two train lines are just some of the special offerings that draw so many people to South Orange.

South Orange Links:

South Orange Official Site
Maplewood-South Orange Website
Maplewood-South Orange School System
South Orange Middle School
Jefferson School
Marshall School
South Mountain School
South Orange Performing Arts Center
South Orange Historical and Preservation Society
Montrose Historic Association
South Orange-Maplewood Mothers
South Orange Maplewood Newcomers Club


Livingston

Livingston
is a culturally diverse and upscale community known for excellent schools, a real estate market with tremendous value and a convenient location.  Located in western Essex Country, Livingston is just 20 miles from New York City and only 20 minutes from Newark International Airport.

Livingston is also home to the renowned Saint Barnabas Medical Center, which is one of the finest, medically advanced health facilities in the tri-state area.  Ranked by AARP in 2002 as the best hospital in New Jersey and the 13th best in the nation, the nonsectarian facility treats more than 300,000 patients and delivers 7,000 babies annually. 

Livingston has a multitude of houses of worship, including two Roman Catholic churches, five synagogues and ten churches representing varied denominations.

The town's recreation programs have served as models for other communities with a wide variety of municipal and private facilities ideally supporting an active lifestyle.  The township has a total of 600 acres of parkland that is shared with the schools, which are all built in the middle of parks.  The largest park is the 65-acre Memorial Park off Livingston Avenue in the center of town. It includes the high school, the municipal complex, one of the township's two municipal pools, the library, a football field, four baseball diamonds, two basketball courts, six tennis courts, a lacrosse/soccer field and a fishing pond.  Livingston is also home to the private Cedar Hill Country Club, which has an 18-hole golf course, and the West Essex Y.M.C.A.

The abundance of excellent shopping facilities, including the Livingston Mall and the nearby upscale Mall at Short Hills and countless New York branch stores, boutiques and art galleries also make the Livingston area a shopper's haven.

Livingston Links:

Livingston Official Site
Livingston School District
Livingston High School
Heritage Middle School
Burnet Hill Elementary School
Collins Elementary School
Harrison Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Riker Hill Elementary School
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Newark Academy
Saint Barnabas Health Care System
Cedar Hill Country Club
West Essex YMCA

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Shannon started her local real estate career 8 years ago with investment properties, both renovating houses for resale and acquiring rental properties. Because of her experience with buying and selling, Shannon is sensitive to the needs and expectations of buyers and sellers. Shannon Aronson has a Masters degree from New York University. Whether in life or in business, Shannon Aronson approaches her goals with unbridled determination, commitment and enthusiasm. Her dedication to achieving only optimal results makes her a sought after real estate agent in the area. Shannon uses her investment experience, her skills in negotiation and cutting edge Internet marketing to help her clients achieve their dreams. When you’re in the market to buy or sell your home in the area, Shannon Aronson and her team of competent professionals will deliver results that are A Cut Above. Looking for Real Estate in Short-Hills, Millburn, Summit, Maplewood & Livingston, New jersey, I can help! call today to schedule a private consultation.

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