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Welcome to
MADISON, NJ
Madison invites you to
experience all it has
to offer! Ranked as the
No. 1 town to live in by
New Jersey Monthly’s Top Towns
survey in 2019, the Borough of
Madison continues to flourish. The
low crime rate, reasonable property
taxes, excellent schools and
rising home values have helped
make Madison one of the most desirable
communities in New Jersey.
Madison is home to a thriving
retail/commercial district, which
runs the length of Main Street
(Route 124). The Madison Civic
Commercial Historic District is
on the State Register of Historic
Places.
You will be amazed by the
diverse cultural offerings in
Madison, and its 50-plus food
establishments within four square
miles. Madison also offers a full
calendar of community events
for natives and newcomers alike.
Parking is free on our streets and in
municipal shopper lots, and bicycle
racks abound.
There is so much to do and see.
Come spend a day, a weekend or,
better yet, a lifetime!
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CONTENTS
Fall/Winter
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DEPARTMENTS
13 Bottle Hill Day: Fall Fun
17 A Focus on Wellness
19 A Rosy Dining Scene
23 Volunteers Needed
25 Innovative Education
26 Business Directory
32 Fall/Winter Calendar
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FEATURES
5 Thriving Downtown
9 Matters of the Arts
Congratulations to Experience Madison’s
cover search winner MATTHEW BARRY,
whose beautiful photo of Madison is
featured on this issue’s cover!
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Personal service, customer loyalty are keys to shops' success.
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Photos: (Downtown scene) Courtesy of Madison Area Chamber of Commerce; (Madison sign) Nori Tadano
“I
t’s a good time to have a store in Madison,”
says Chris Brinkofski, owner of
Tons of Toys (64 Main Street, 973-507-
9774; tonsoftoys.com).
For Brinkofski, who opened his Madison
toy shop 12 years ago, it’s no mystery why
downtown Madison is thriving. “It’s a very
clean and safe shopping downtown,” he says.
“You can come here and shop for your entire
family. There’s something for everyone.”
Jerry Harmon, who owns the shop
Madison PhotoPlus (40 Main Street, 973-966-2900;
madisonphoto.com) with his wife Lynne and their son
Bret, agrees that variety is the spice of business life
in Madison.
“There are a greater number of reasons for a
consumer to come where there is a variety of establishments,”
says Harmon. “That makes it worthwhile,
▼ MADISON BUSINESS OWNERS
SAY PERSONAL SERVICE IS A LARGE
REASON PEOPLE WANT
TO SHOP LOCAL.
BY KEN SCHLAGER
especially when you’ve got free parking.”
Customer loyalty and personal service also
help downtown businesses compete with
Internet and mall shopping. “Service trumps
all,” says Harmon, who has been in business
in Madison since 1975. “Customers still like
you to know their name, know their dog’s
name, remember their children’s names. It’s
about building relationships.”
Christine Kosakowski, who owns the Pink
Pear (42 Main Street, 973-437-2132; shopthepinkpear.com)
with her husband Paul, agrees that
Madison breeds loyal customers. “People here are definitely
very conscious of shopping small and shopping
local,” she says.
Kosakowski, who opened her gifts-and-accessories
shop three years ago, lauds Madison’s foot traffic—
especially since many downtown eateries now have
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“I knew it was the perfect
location for my first business.”
—Jill Meerwarth, owner of the Sunroom
outdoor dining, a fortuitous side effect of the
pandemic. Kosakowski has added to the outdoor
ambience by positioning a flower cart and
bench outside the Pink Pear.
The Sunroom (21 Kings Road, 973-434-0453;
the sunroomnj.com), which sells vintage goods
and unique gifts, has enjoyed Madison’s warm
embrace since opening in May 2021. “It’s a very
family-friendly community with a diverse shopping
and dining experience,” says Sunroom
owner Jill Meerwarth. “I knew it was the perfect
location for my first business.”
Richard Chalfin, who has owned and operated
the Chatham Bookseller (8 Green
Village Road, 973-822-1361; chathambookseller.com)
since 2015, senses something
even more ethereal about Madison.
“It’s got a pleasant vibe,” says
Chalfin. “It’s not like a high-pressure vibe.”
While Madison provides the core clientele
for all of these shops, the stores also
attract customers from neighboring towns, such
as the Chathams, Summit, Morristown and
Florham Park. “We’re getting more and more
people from beyond Madison,” says Harmon.
▲ MADISON'S WALKABILITY
MAKES IT AN IDEAL PLACE FOR
BROWSING BUSINESSES BY FOOT.
“There aren’t a lot of stores like ours.”
The presence of three college campuses in
Madison is another boon for downtown business.
“The students love to come in. They’re
readers,” says Chalfin, whose store specializes
in hard-to-find and out-of-print books.
But it’s not just the students. “It’s great
when the parents come to visit,” says
Kosakowski. “They usually shop Main Street.”
All of the entrepreneurs applaud the local
Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown
Development Commission for their support
and for events like Bottle Hill Day. “It’s a very
supportive town,” says Kosakowski.
Photos: (Main downtown scene) John Osborne; (Chatham Bookseller, Pink Pear, People downtown) Falyn Stempler; (Train station) Binghsun Wu
▼ BUSINESS OWNERS SAY
MADISON IS SUPPORTIVE
OF ITS ENTREPRENEURS.
FROM TOP: RICHARD CHALFIN,
OWNER OF THE CHATHAM
BOOKSELLER; THE PINK PEAR;
THE MADISON TRAIN STATION,
WHICH IS CONVENIENTLY
LOCATED DOWNTOWN
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SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
OF NEW JERSEY
By JACQUELINE MROZ
matters of
arts
the
with its sparkling new arts center, three semi-professional
theater companies, a museum, and one of the top Shakespeare
theaters in the country, Madison’s arts scene is
vibrant and flourishing.
Veteran arts impresario John Pietrowski, director of arts and events
for the Madison Community Arts Center, says the borough can take
much of the credit. “You can’t underestimate the commitment the
borough has made to the arts in this community over the years,” he
says. “It’s not lip service—they really support it.”
Pietrowski should know—he’s been promoting the arts in
Madison, in one way or another, for more than three decades.
For instance, when he ran the Playwrights Theater, the Madison
Board of Education supported the program by having
playwriting taught in all of its schools. At the end of the
school year, the organization would hold an annual Madison
Young Playwrights Festival, staging plays written by students.
The Madison Community Arts Center was built three years
ago with the objective of celebrating and nurturing the creativity
of people in town—including its students at Drew University,
Fairleigh Dickinson University and Saint Elizabeth University—as
well as bringing in professionals who do not live here, Pietrowski
says. “There’s always been cultural life associated with universities,
and the people who teach there,” he says. “Madison’s proximity to
New York City also allows for a talent pool of artists to easily be
brought to the town.”
The center hosts popular theatrical events and concerts, as well
as various open-mic nights for poetry, prose, music and comedy.
Pietrowski also lauds Lisa Ellis, Madison’s director of business
development, for her part in encouraging the arts and using them
as a way to improve the quality of life and the economy in Madison.
Photos: (Shakespeare Theatre) Gerry Goodstein; (Museum) Jennifer Reilly; (Arts Center) Gary Aldekman
Madison's vibrant arts scene is anchored by
the newly opened Madison Community Arts
Center and top cultural institutions.
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MUSEUM OF EARLY
TRADES & CRAFTS
MADISON IS KNOWN for being home to the Shakespeare Theatre of
New Jersey, located on the grounds of Drew University; the theater is
celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The Dorothy Young Center
for the Arts, also on the campus, has a world-class concert hall with
nearly perfect acoustics, says Pietrowski.
Art lovers can peruse the borough’s Museum of Early Trades &
Crafts, located in a former library space on Main Street that looks
like a castle, as well as its education annex that hosts classes and
activities for children.
Each fall, Madison celebrates Bottle Hill Day,
its annual street festival, with five stages of music
throughout the day. It’s one of the biggest music
festivals in the area—and a great chance for
Madison residents to meet and spend time with
each other and celebrate where they live.
Meanwhile, the Madison Holiday Arts Festival,
held annually after Thanksgiving, is another
highlight for culture lovers, with its music, spoken
word and dance performances.
Much of the arts programming in the borough
can also be credited to the Madison Arts & Cultural
Alliance, a coalition of arts organizations,
artists and neighbors dedicated to encouraging
collaborations among the wide-ranging cultural
offerings in town.
“They’ve made a commitment to improving
arts and culture in Madison, and they really get
things done,” says Pietrowski.
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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is
celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—
and its season is unlike any other fans have seen.
The Arts
BONNIE J. MONTE
Artistic Director
performing
for
60
years
The current season marks the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic that the
Madison staple is performing a full lineup of five mainstage performances, which in the
coming months includes The Metromaniacs (through September 4), The Caretaker
(September 21-October 9), Two by Childress: Two One-Acts by Alice Childress
(October 26-November 13), and Twelfth Night (December 7-January 1).
“For people who love Shakespeare, there’s Shakespeare. For people who don’t like
Shakespeare, there’s a lot of non-Shakespeare,” says longtime artistic director Bonnie J.
Monte. “Our main goal is to get our audiences back again, and to bring them the kind of
thrilling experience that only live theater can provide. It’s just not the same as looking at
a computer screen.” Monte spoke about the theater’s history and future showing classic
and classic-inspired plays to local theatergoers.
What does it mean
for the Shakespeare
Theatre to be celebrating
60 years?
Sixtieth anniversaries
are not
particularly remarkable
in certain spheres.
But certainly in the world
of theater, making it to 60
is quite an accomplishment.
Keeping theaters alive these
days is a very difficult thing, made even
worse by the pandemic.
What’s also remarkable is that this is a
theater that has only ever had two artistic
directors. ... It was founded by two gentlemen,
Paul Barry and Phil Dorian, back in
1963. Paul Barry was the artistic director up
until October of 1990. And then I took over,
so I’ve been here for 32 years. So that’s
really unusual. And what that’s been able
to do is give the company a really strong
degree of continuity.
Because we’ve been around so long and
because we re-infused our mission back in
1990 to include an equal focus on education,
we’ve really been able to affect the
education landscape in New Jersey pretty
remarkably over the years.
What makes makes the theater
unique?
I think that we’re the only theater
totally dedicated to classic
work. Obviously, there’s a huge
focus on Shakespeare, we are the go-to
Shakespeare theater in the state. And we’ve
expanded the mission over the years to
include new work that is either inspired by
the classics, or is in some way derivative of
the classics. While a lot of people think
that we just do Shakespeare, nothing
could be further from the truth. We
do classical authors from all over the
world from all time periods, but we
also do a fair degree of new work. That
includes what we consider contemporary
classics. For example, this...season,
we’re doing two plays by Alice Childress.
She was a black female writer from
the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, and her
work has stood the test
of time.
How did the theater shift
gears during the pandemic?
During the pandemic, we
did manage to do quite a bit of
work outside. We started a whole online
program where we were able to do online
content called Pandemic Playhouse.
How else did Covid affect the theater?
Thank goodness for both the
federal government and the state
government stepping up and helping
the arts institutions through
a huge variety of relief grants.
That’s what got most of us
through this and allowed us
to come out of this thing still
alive. That’s another way
that makes the 60th anniversary
so remarkable.
There were a number
of companies that just
couldn’t make it through the pandemic.
So, in the scheme of huge dilemmas, we all
feel quite proud that we survived one of the
toughest ones you could imagine. We kept
thinking about Shakespeare and how the
plague shut down the theaters in England
on and off for a number of years. And we
kept thinking, ‘Well, if they’ve managed it,
so can we.’
How has the Shakespeare Theatre
evolved in 60 years?
A huge amount. It started as a very small
operation...in Cape May. The first 10
years, there was a fairly gypsy-like existence,
insomuch that they had to keep
changing performance spaces. But
then in 1972, Drew University
invited the theater to take
up residence on campus,
and so Drew has been our
landlord for the past 50
years, and the ability that
we had back in the 1990s to renovate and
expand the theater made the performance
space finally competitive with other performance
spaces of other theaters in America.
It’s a beautiful gem of a space. And then, in
partnership with Saint Elizabeth University,
we were able to acquire a second performance
space.
And we are a teaching theater. The professional
training that occurs here is pretty
profound. We have supplied the American
theater scene with hundreds and hundreds
of emerging professionals over the years
who have taken up their place in the American
theater and made a big difference.
What do you see in the future?
That’s hard to tell, because who knows
what the world is going to do? But I think
right now, our focus is on slowly, but surely,
making our way back to some semblance
of what I would call a totally normal
existence. —Thomas Neira
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FALL
FAMILY
FUN
Bottle Hill Day is back
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Photos: (Flag, Festival) Nori Tadano; (Car Show) Matthew Barry
Bottle Hill Day is back! ▲ BOTTLE HILL DAY
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SO MUCH MORE.
is better than ever.
First established in 1974 by Mayor Elizabeth
Baumgartner to promote the downtown business district,
Bottle Hill Day now draws between 10,000 and 20,000
people from Madison and other towns in New Jersey to
the heart of the borough every fall. This year’s Bottle Hill
Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 1.
There is something for every kind of New Jerseyan at
Bottle Hill Day. The event, which takes place rain or shine,
features the cannot-miss Music Festival, a beer garden,
amusement areas that children (and kids at heart) will
adore, and more than 225 vendors selling everything from
jewelry to crafts to clothing.
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The Music Festival—organized by
the Madison Arts & Cultural Alliance—is
a favorite for music lovers of
all ages. Showcasing local talent, the
fest features performers on various
stages throughout the day. Seating is
available at most of the stages.
As for food and drink, there is
plenty of it. A Food Court on Cook
Avenue and a Food Truck Court on
Kings Road keep eventgoers satisfied
all day. The DDC Beer Garden is a
must-visit stop for brew lovers; it is
located on Kings Road between Maple
Avenue and Prospect Street.
Classic car fans get a real treat
at the Madison Car Show, a favorite
event every year. Hosted by the
Madison Chamber of Commerce and
Madison PBA #92, it features antiques,
classics, customs and hot rods in the
Ambulance Corps Lot on Kings Road.
Awards are doled out in the afternoon.
The Museum of Early Trades &
Crafts, meanwhile, is offering free admission
and activities all day between
10 am and 4 pm. They include historic
demonstrations on the front lawn, kid
crafts across the street at the Education
Annex, and scavenger hunts.
Throughout Bottle Hill Day, family
activities and rides—plus a lot of
happy kids— can be found at two primary
amusement areas: at the Central
Avenue School and on Kings Road.
More activities can be found at
Dodger Drive on Green Village Road.
SO WHY IS BOTTLE HILL DAY CALLED
BOTTLE HILL DAY?
The name dates back to the 1715
establishment of the humble village of
Bottle Hill, in what is now the bustling
borough of Madison—which received
its current name in 1834 after residents
thought the name Bottle Hill was
too rustic. They chose Madison after
James Madison, the fourth president
of the United States and the namesake
of the local private school, Madison
Academy.
These days, Bottle Hill Day represents
a family-friendly community
celebration presented by the Madison
Downtown Development Commission.
However, it is easy—and a fun history
lesson—to remember Madison’s roots
by visiting the Bottle Hill Historic
District of Madison any time.

THE BEST PART OF BOTTLE HILL DAY?
All activities are free and open to the
public. The event is a great chance
for Madison newbies and longtime
residents to get out and mingle with
their neighbors, and for New Jerseyans
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• Park & Ride Shuttle: If you
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you can park in the lot at the
Madison Community Pool (105
Rosedale Avenue) and ride the
free shuttle to the center of
town. The shuttle will run from
9:45 am-5:15 pm in a continuous
loop between the parking lot
and the town center.
• Additional Parking: Three
municipal lots (Waverly Green,
Cook Avenue and Elmer Street)
will be open for parking. Additional
event parking will be
available at the Madison Junior
School parking lots, accessible
via Brittin Street (behind the
school). Street parking, where
allowed, will be available as well.
• Street Closures: Waverly
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A FOCUS ON
WELLNESS
Madison residents embrace
healthy living with local workouts.
Photos: Courtesy of Fitness for Mankind
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Residents of Madison
are focused on
wellness.
Need proof?
There are dozens of
fitness studios, gyms
and other wellness-focused
businesses dotting Madison’s
downtown and the surrounding
areas.
The studios host a variety
of workout classes—from yoga
to interval training to barre to
Pilates—and personal training,
while other businesses
offer more traditional gym
environments with cardio and
strength-training machines.
Each place is unique and understands
the needs and desires
of its particular clientele.
Take Fitness For Mankind,
which offers small strengthfocused
classes and high-intensity
cardio classes—as well
as low-cost childcare ($4-$5/
child) for clients during classes,
since many of the attendees are
moms. That detail shows that
Fitness for Mankind truly cares
about its community of exercisers,
and that management
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Health & Wellness
Elsewhere in town, there are facilities
including Rose City Strength, a personal
training studio and gym that prioritizes
top-tier, individualized training for clients
who value strength training; Santosha Yoga
Studio, which teaches the Iyengar method
and caters to yogis (or wannabe yogis) of
all levels of experience, fitness and flexibility;
and Club Pilates, which offers a variety
of classes, both on and off equipment, for
teens and adults.
The Madison Area YMCA is about community
as much as it is about wellness,
with a variety of programs for youth,
adults and seniors. Fitness-wise, the
YMCA offers swim classes, group exercise
classes, personal training, physical
therapy, sports and more. “Now, more
than ever, our community understands the
importance of health and wellness,” says
Joe Gonsalves, vice president of Member
and Support Services for the YMCA.
Or, if you are looking for a simple, costfree
way to improve your health, what better
option is there than strolling through
the beautiful streets of Madison?
Meet Ashley!
JOJO STARBUCK
Former Olympic figure skater JoJo Starbuck has lived in Madison
since 1997, when she settled here with her husband Jeff and twins, Abraham
and Noah. At just 16 years old, Starbuck, now 71, and skating partner
Ken Shelley were going for the gold at the Olympics. Since then,
her career has also included stints on Broadway and with the Ice
Capades, plus her current gig: teaching skating locally to adults.
Q. What about skating drew you in as a kid
growing up in California? There’s a real art to it.
You hit it right on the nose when you said art because
it is an Olympic sport but also, it’s like ballet. ... It
employs both the athleticism and the artistry. When
I was little, before I found skating...I was always running
around the neighborhood and climbing every
tree and up on fences and walking on them like a
tightrope. I had boundless energy, but I also loved
“I wasn’t comfortable in my own skin and was fed up with how bad I let myself
go. I won’t lie I was skeptical at first and really thought this program wasn’t
going to work, but I still decided to try it out. Well, that was the best decision
I made! I worked this program and each week saw a little more “fluff” falling
off of me. THE MAX environment alone was so comforting and I didn’t
feel judged. They push you to do your best and everyone is like a family”
TheMaxChallenge.com
Fitness • Nutrition • Motivation • Results
JOJO STARBUCK
(R) AND KEN
SHELLEY
▲
Facebook.com/THEMAXChallenge
theater and shows. ... I started putting on plays in
my garage. When I found skating, it was perfect
because you could go fast and jump and spin
and feel the wind in your hair, but you could
also wear a costume and have music and an
audience and perform.
Q. What made you fall in love with Madison?
It has everything. It's got trees and flowers
and the church bells ring and the train is a
12-minute walk from the house, there’s woods
across the street, the school systems are good,
the medical care
nearby is all wonderful,
you’re a
short train ride
from culture
and arts in New
York City. ... I love
that I'm within 20
minutes of three
different ice
rinks.
▲ JOJO STARBUCK
Q. For the last 20 years, you’ve been teaching
skating to adults and seniors. Tell me
about it.
It started out at Rockerfeller Center, and I was
teaching people like James Colley, the producer
of the David Letterman show, who used to be
at NBC at the time, and a lot of people who
worked for the Olympics at NBC, and they were
just looking for a fun workout.
It’s a great for your balance, for your muscles,
your posture. Your mental focus really
has to work because you're having to think of
several things at one time to make every move
work correctly...and it's invigorating, you know?
I mostly have women who range in age from 50
through their 70s, and the fact that I can make
them feel strong and confident and beautiful is
a joy to me because, as I get older, I want to feel
strong and confident and beautiful, and I want
to feel more sure of myself. —Falyn Stempler
JoJo's classes take place at Codey Arena
in West Orange. For more information, email
jojo@jojostarbuck.com.
—Falyn Stempler
Photos: Courtesy of JoJo Starbuck
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A ROSY
DINING
SCENE
Dig into the varied
offerings in Madison.
Photos: Courtesy of Tino's Artisan Pizza Co.
Madison earned its nickname, the Rose
City, in the 19th Century, when greenthumbed
Italian immigrants settled in
town and launched a local industry.
Things are still pretty rosy in the
Morris County borough. In New Jersey
Monthly’s most recent Top Towns survey, Madison ranked
No. 1 overall, rising on an enviable combination of excellent
schools, low crime, leafy streets and robust shops.
The highly varied dining scene—from Bottle Hill Tavern,
opened in 2018 and named for the historic Bottle Hill
District, to the venerable,
upscale Il Mondo
▲ TINO'S ARTISAN PIZZA CO.
IS A FAVORITE IN TOWN.
Vecchio—weaves through town, not contained in any
one restaurant row but enlivening stretches of Main
Street, Park Avenue, Prospect Street and Central Avenue.
On Main Street, for example, the new Encore Bar &
Lounge downstairs at Shanghai Jazz adds live music to
cocktails and small plates, and the Indian food at Begum
Palace includes many vegetarian options. On Prospect,
seafood and salads amplify the namesake offerings of
Prospect Tavern Beef & Ale.
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Dining Guide
EATING GOOD
In your neighborhood
54 MAIN BAR AND GRILLE
Casual restaurant and bar
54 Main Street / 973-966-0252
54mainst.net
ALOHA BUBBLE
Fresh-brewed teas
22 Main Street / 973-204-3800
my-site-105437.square.site
BABA’S BAKERY & CAFÉ
Neighborhood bakery
39 Kings Road / 973-593-2066
BAGEL CHATEAU
Breakfast, lunch and brunch
45 Main Street / 973-301-9888
BEGUM PALACE
Authentic Indian cuisine
300 Main Street / 973-660-9100
begumindiancuisine.com
BILADI GRILL
Mediterranean cuisine
77 Main Street / 973-966-8735
biladigrill.com
FRESH
PASTA
FRESH
INGREDIENTS
BLUE WAZABI
Chinese cuisine and sushi
20 Waverly Place / 973-845-2086
bluewazabi.com
BOTTLE HILL TAVERN
Casual restaurant and bar
13 Waverly Place / 973-949-6060
thebottlehilltavern.com
BURGER KING
Burgers, fries and more
317 Main Street / 973-738-4263
burgerking.com
C & J’S DELI
Breakfast and lunch daily
10 Park Avenue / 973-377-7495
sites.google.com/site/cjsdelimadison
CARVEL
Classic for ice cream and cakes
51 Main Street / 973-966-0104
carvel.com
CHEF LORYN’S
Breakfast, lunch and to-go dinners
250 Main Street / 973-520-8703
chefloryns.com
CHIPOTLE
Mexican burritos and bowls
6 Main Street / 973-264-1040
chipotle.com
A Madison Landmark
SINCE 1991
Welcome to the
FIREHOUSE
Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
CROWLEY CUPCAKES
Custom baked goods
7 Waverly Place / 973-377-4422
crowleycupcakes.com
DADDY MATTY’S BBQ
Barbecue and Mexican fare; BYO
6 Elmer Street / 973-295-6996
daddymattysbbq.com
DAO MADISON
Chinese cuisine
258 Main Street
daomadison.com
DELIKOSITAS
Traditional Colombian cooking
42 Main Street / 973-295-6498
delikositas.com
▲ DISH KITCHEN
19 Green Avenue / 973-520-6672
dish-kitchen.com
Save time—and the planet—with nutritious
meal solutions. The small-batch cooking is just
like homemade, but without the work. Using
locally sourced ingredients and plant-based
compostable packaging helps everyone be
kinder to the earth. Weekly delivery.
D’LICIOUS
Custom desserts, alcohol-infused and nut-free
306 Main Street / 917-916-2586
dliciouscupcakes.com
DOMINO’S
Pizza with all the toppings
8 Park Avenue / 973-593-0070
pizza.dominos.com
DUNKIN’
Donuts, coffee and more
227 Main Street / 973-377-9688
NEW OWNERS Amanda and Joe Peluso welcome you to their home.
15 Central Avenue, Madison | 973-765-0565 | nickysfirehouse.com
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Italian dishes made
“from scratch.”
dunkindonuts.com
▲ EUROPEAN DELI
45 Horsehill Road, #108, Cedar Knolls
973-425-0100
europeandeli.com
Discover a world of gourmet food, butcherfresh
meats and everything to beautify your
home and garden. Create authentic meals with
spices, sauces and condiments imported from
Europe or shop the collection of premium
pickles, dumplings, spaetzle, jams and more.

Dining Guide
décor and everything you need to entertain
patio or poolside.
▲ THE FIREHOUSE
15 Central Avenue / 973-765-0565
nickysfirehouse.com
A landmark in Madison established in 1991,
Firehouse is a full-service Italian restaurant
and pizzeria serving from-scratch dishes. New
owners Amanda and Joe Peluso welcome you.
FIVE GUYS
Burgers and more
233 Main Street / 973-845-4295
fiveguys.com
GRILLERA
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Mediterranean fare
91 Park Avenue / 973-301-2080
grillera.com
HARVEST BISTRO
Creative sandwiches and salads
50 1/2 Main Street / 973-822-3644
harvestbistronj.com
HAVA G'DAY CAFÉ
Coffee shop
50 Kings Road (Madison Train Station)
201-650-1124
HEALTHY ITALIA
Italian specialty foods
55 Main Street / 973-966-5200
healthy-italia.com
THE HIDDEN CHICKPEA
TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK
143 Main Street
IL GOCCINO RISTORANTE
Northern Italian cuisine
33 Main Street / 973-377-3800
ilgoccinoristorante.com
IL MONDO VECCHIO
Chef Michael Cetrulo’s upscale Italian
72 Main Street / 973-301-0024
ilmondovecchio.com
ITALIAN VILLAGE
Pizza, subs and salads
300 Main Street / 973-822-3344
ivpizza.com
JUNGLE JUICE
Fresh juices and smoothies
67 Main Street / 973-845-6222
junglejuicenj.com
KRUST KITCHEN
Pizzas, salads and pocket sandwiches
7 Cross Street / 908-525-7878
krustkitchen.com
L’ALLEGRIA
Fine Italian cuisine
11 Prospect Street / 973-377-6808
lallegria.com
LA ROSA CHICKEN & GRILL
American comfort food
306 Main Street / 973-360-1888
larosagrill.com
MADISON BAGEL CAFÉ
Breakfast and lunch daily
23 Waverly Place / 973-845-6008
madisonbagelcafe.com
MADISON MARKET
Specialty food café and bakery
17 Greenwood Avenue / 973-301-2000
madisonmarket.com
MADISON WOK
Chinese specialties
300 Main Street / 973-822-2595
madisonwok.com
MAIN STREET SUBMARINES
Sandwiches, soups and salads
187 Main Street / 973-966-0876
mainstreetsubmarines.com
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ENJOYING FRESH,
DELICIOUS MEALS that
you don’t have to cook,
is just the beginning of your
experience with Dish Kitchen.
DISH KITCHEN is an award-winning local
meal delivery business, receiving the first
ever “Sustainability Award” from the Madison
Chamber of Commerce, and is certified by
the state of NJ as a Sustainable Business.
“We are good for people and planet”,
says Dish Kitchen. “We serve up seasonally
inspired meals that help save you time, and
deliver them in sustainable packaging that
helps save the planet.”
Seventy-five percent of ingredients come
from local NJ farms, which supports local
economy and reduces carbon footprint.
Dish Kitchen is also free of single use
plastics, using plant based, compostable
containers and reusable delivery bags. In
order to complete the circle, they collect
containers weekly and send them to a
commercial composter.
In addition, zero waste kitchen practices
consist of transforming food scraps
into house made seasonings, sauces and
stocks. “Our creative outlet not only reduces
food waste, it also enables us to deliver a
higher quality product to our customers, by
minimizing preservatives and additives that
are found in packaged products.”
“We are more than just meal delivery,
we are building a circular system to provide
fresh, nutritious meals to our community, in
an environmentally responsible way. We are
proud of our achievements to date, though
we plan to launch a reusable container
system in the future.” Reusable systems are
gaining traction in urban restaurant scenes,
and Dish Kitchen looks to pave the way in
suburban New Jersey.
Dish Kitchen is a pre-order service,
offering Monday and Wednesday delivery.
You can enjoy 15% OFF
your first order with code MADISON15
Learn more at dish-kitchen.com
Dining Guide
▲ MEXICAN SPICE
149 Main Street, Chatham / 973-822-0504
mexicanspice.net
Mexican Spice offers authentic Mexican experiences
and is passionate about making every
event special and unique. That's why the restaurant
offers a wide range of services, including
dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, taco stations,
taco trucks and a new mobile cantina..
MCCOOL’S
ICE CREAM & COFFEE BAR
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor
26 Main Street / 973-301-0303
mccoolsicecream.net
NAHM
Thai & French cuisine
41 Main Street / 973-520-8579
nahmmadison.com
NAUTILUS DINER
Classic diner menu
95 Main Street / 973-377-8484
NOON TEA CREPERIE
Crepe-inspired cakes, plus teas
57 Main Street / 973-520-8049
noonteacreperie.com
OSTERIA TREVI
Fine Italian cuisine
4 Park Avenue / 973-845-9800
osteriatrevinj.com
PALM THAI
Authentic Thai cuisine
75 Main Street / 973-845-2963
palmthainj.com
PROSPECT TAVERN
Casual restaurant and bar
14 Prospect Street / 973-295-6255
theprospecttavern.com
ROCCO’S PIZZERIA TRATTORIA
Lunch and dinner daily
36 Main Street / 973-377-7161
roccostrattoria.com
ROMANELLI’S
PIZZA & ITALIAN EATERY
Pasta, pizza and sandwiches
42 Lincoln Place / 973-377-9515
romanellispizza.com
SEYMOUR’S FOOD TRUCK
Sandwiches, burgers and salads
326 Main Street / 973-922-1705
seymourstruck.com
SHANGHAI JAZZ
RESTAURANT & BAR
Fine food and live music
24 Main Street / 973-822-2899
shanghaijazz.com
STARBUCKS
Coffee, pastries and more
309 Main Street / 973-410-0244
starbucks.com
STRYXE
Bowling alley and gastropub
300 Main Street / 973-377-8919
stryxe.com
SUNDAY MOTOR CO. CAFÉ
Coffee, sandwiches and salads
27 Kings Road / 973-261-9161
sundaymotorco.com
TAKUMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Lunch and dinner, sushi and sashimi
42 Lincoln Place / 973-295-6868
takumajapaneserestaurant.com
▲ TINO’S ARTISAN PIZZA CO.
6 Main Street / 973-845-6330
nojunkpizza.com
The concept is all-natural Italian food using the
highest-quality ingredients that are sustainable,
local and organic whenever possible, like things
used to be.
TONY BOY’S SANDWICH HOUSE
Sandwiches, cheese steaks and chopped salads
90 Park Avenue / 973-434-9304
tonyboysmadison.com
WAVERLY RESTAURANT
Luncheonette-style home cooking
14 Waverly Place / 973-377-6630
WEENIES & SUGARLIPS DONUTS
Doughnut shop housed inside a
classic hot-dog joint
145 Main Street / 973-845-2564
weenieshotdogs.com
sugarlipsdonuts.com
YUKI HANA
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Sushi, sashimi and hibachi
300 Main Street / 973-593-8313
yukihanamadison.com/menu
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Dish Kitchen, LLC
22 Experience MADISON 2022

Give back to your community. WE ARE SEARCHING FOR:
VOLUNTEERS
By GARY PHILLIPS
Photos: Falyn Stempler, except firefighter, Shutterstock
Back in the 1980s and '90s,
Lou DeRosa estimates that the
Madison Fire Department had
60 volunteer firefighters. Now,
the fire chief says he’s down to
approximately a dozen.
“We’re hurting,” DeRosa says.
“Our call volume is up. Our call
types are up. Construction has
been booming. Population has
gone up. Yet our personnel have
not grown with it.”
The Madison
Volunteer Ambulance
Corps is
facing a similar
volunteer shortage, according
to crew chief Jack Luts. He is in
search of EMTs and ambulance
drivers. “We need people badly,”
he says.
There are several factors
contributing to the dearth of
volunteers. For one, both departments
require hundreds of hours
of training through time-consuming
programs, classes and
tests. DeRosa also says the high
cost of living in Northern New
Jersey eats into people’s free
time—they have to work more—
and makes it harder for younger
adults to stay in the area. “That
hurts us tremendously,” DeRosa
explains, because the fire department
ideally prefers
younger
“
IT'S A GIVE-BACK TO
YOUR COMMUNITY
THAT YOU'RE
A PART OF.”
volunteers in good shape, as the
role requires heavy lifting and
physically challenging activity.
“But we’ll take any able-bodied
person that’s willing to commit.”
DeRosa’s combination department—it
uses paid and volunteer
personnel—is also down one career
firefighter.
It also doesn’t help that Madison
is just over four square miles.
Sometimes volunteers
are brought
in from just beyond
the borough’s borders,
but the departments
can’t rely on people
who don’t live nearby. Response
times must be swift during emergencies.
DeRosa says the shortages are
a New Jersey-wide problem and
that “volunteerism is on the way
down, at least from where we’re
sitting.” But he and Luts believe
the rewards of lending a hand
will make up for the time commitment
required.
Luts notes that EMT training
can be used for the rest of one’s
life. “The medical knowledge
that you gain will help you in just
about anything that comes up,”
he says. And of course, there’s
the chance to make a
difference and save
lives.
“There’s always
the self-satisfaction
of knowing that
you’re helping other
people who are in
need,” Luts continues.
Adds DeRosa: “It’s
a give-back to society and
a give-back to your community
that you’re a part of. It’s
a rewarding experience. It’s a
dirty job. It’s a job that you risk
your life for, but we take a lot
of safety precautions to try to
really minimize that. The personal
rewards are many.”
▲ MADISON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
▼ MADISON
VOLUNTEER
AMBULANCE CORPS
▲ L-R: AMBULANCE CORPS CREW CHIEF
JACK LUTS; PRESIDENT PATRICIA GABURO;
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JOHN HICKS
Want
to
help?
For more information on volunteering
for the Madison Fire Department, visit
rosenet.org/206/volunteerfirefighters
To join the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps,
visit madisonems.org/content/join
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Mother & Daughter
Carry-On Legacy of Family Business
L to R: Betty Dangler, President/Owner
with Christine Dangler, Funeral Director
“Dangler” ...A name
that is synonymous
with family-owned
and operated funeral
homes in Morris
County. Betty and
Christine, the Mother-Daughter
Team of
Burroughs, Kohr &
Dangler in Madison,
realize that the love
and support they receive
from their family
helps them guide,
comfort, and support
the families entrusted
to their care.
With their own
experience of loss, in particular, William R. Dangler, Sr. and
James E. Dangler, (father, grandfather, and husband), Betty
and Christine realized that the loss of a loved one had a
profound impact on their lives. This realization helps them
to create a personal experience with the families they serve
during one of their most difficult times.
“I always knew I wanted to become a Funeral Director.
My Grandfather and Father taught me how to be compassionate,
empathetic, generous, and trustworthy. By their
examples, I witnessed first-hand how these traits helped to
build and maintain relationships with people. To this day,
families who dealt with my Grandfather and Father mention
how they treated them and remember how special they felt
when they were around them,” adds Christine. “It’s these
special relationships with families that I love hearing about
and we cherish as a Family
Business. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to
carry on their legacy.”
Our service to our families does not end once the funeral
is over. It continues even after the funeral. As an integral
part of this service, Betty emphasizes the importance of
Aftercare. “That is the reason I offer a seven-week Grief
Support Program in the Spring and Fall. As I continue to
connect with families during these programs, the family
members realize that they are not alone on their journey of
healing.”
In 2020, Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home celebrated
200 years as a family-owned and operated business.
Since its establishment in 1820, Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler
Funeral Home has been managed by seven generations
of families, which includes 3 generations of Dangler family
members.
Today, Betty and Christine, along with their colleagues Kip
Dangler and Samantha Muro, are honored to continue the
legacy of the Dangler Family – “Caring for families before,
during and after a loss.”
BURROUGHS,
KOHR, & DANGLER
FUNERAL HOME
106 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
973-377-3232
danglerfuneralhomes.com
Kip M. Dangler, Mgr., NJ Lic. No. 3992
Christine M. Dangler, Dir., NJ Lic. No. 4706

INNOVATIVE
EDUCATION
Madison’s three universities
offer exciting programs.
Photos: Courtesy of the universities
Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and
Saint Elizabeth University are all located within
the confines of Madison, making the borough a true
college town.
Each school is unique, and each offers innovative
programs to give students great opportunities while
they are studying here in Morris County.
Here are three programs that are making waves with students.
DREW UNIVERSITY
• New York Semesters
Drew takes advantage of Madison’s 50-minute train ride to New
York City by offering students the opportunity to experience the
global center of culture and commerce through seven different New
York semesters. Each is capped at 20 students.
Students travel into New York City multiple times a week to learn,
network and immerse themselves in their field of study: the United
Nations, Wall Street, communications and media, contemporary
art, New York theater, social entrepreneurship, or museums and
cultural management.
The one-of-a-kind New York semesters lead to hands-on learning
experiences, relationships, internships, jobs and career paths.
36 Madison Avenue, 973-408-3000; drew.edu
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY
• FDU at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Theater students at FDU have a unique opportunity starting this
fall: the chance to study and experience Shakespeare across the
Pond at the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company. The new
program is offering roughly 15 students the chance to participate
during the initial semester.
The program is geared toward students
who are intersted in acting, or
theater production and/or arts management,
and includes courses like
▲
TOP LEFT: STUDENTS AT
DREW; BOTTOM LEFT: FDU
AT THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE
COMPANY; BOTTOM RIGHT:
COMPUTER SCIENCE AT
SAINT ELIZABETH
“Shakespeare in Practice,” which allows students to take workshops
at the RSC and to immerse themselves in their craft, and “Musical
Cabaret,” including a masterclass/talkback with the cast of the West
End production of Matilda.
“We think of FDU at the RSC as an integral part of—and expansion
of—our existing curricula, which focuses on the study and
production of classical theater along with musical theater, contemporary
theater, music, and dance,” says Stacie Lents, director
of FDU’s theater program.
Students live and study at the 17th-century Jacobean mansion
known as Wroxton Abbey. “FDU theater students say it’s like going
to school in an episode of Downton Abbey,” Lents says.
285 Madison Avenue, 973-443-8500; fdu.edu
SAINT ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY
• Esports
It’s game on at Saint Elizabeth University. Focusing on the field of
Esports in a variety of ways, the university now offers a Bachelor
of Science in Computer Software Engineering with a concentration
in Game Development and Design. Students in the program learn
the skills required to develop games for video game platforms. The
school also offers a friendly, competitive gaming environment,
which includes a newly constructed gaming facility, plus varsity
and recreational teams.
2 Convent Road, 973-290-4700; steu.edu
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MADISON'S
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AUTO
HEALTH, HEALTH CARE, & WELLNESS
▲ ROSE CITY COLLISION
291 Main Street / 973-377-4037
rosecitycollisioninc.com
Full-service, expert auto body and refinishing for more than
40 years.
ARTS & CULTURE
CRAFTED IN MADISON
Craft studio for kids
41 Kings Road / 973-845-8995
craftedinmadison.com
MADISON MUD CLAY STUDIO
Pottery classes, camps and events
6 Main Street / 973-520-8480 / mudclaystudio.com
▲ MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES & CRAFTS
9 Main Street / 973-377-2982 / metc.org
Explore, learn and create at the Museum of Early Trades and
Crafts, which features historical exhibits, stunning architecture,
hands-on learning, and activities for the entire family.
▲ THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY
36 Madison Avenue / 973-408-5600 / shakespearenj.org
One of the leading Shakespeare theaters in the nation and
New Jersey’s only professional theater company dedicated
solely to Shakespeare’s canon and other classics.
EDUCATION
▲ CALDERONE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
34 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover / 973-428-0405
276 Morris Avenue, Springfield / 973-467-4688
calderoneschoolofmusic.com
Experienced, professional music educators provide
lessons on all instruments and voice.
▲ FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
OF THE ARTS
285 Madison Avenue / 973-443-8500 / fdu.edu
The school offers an innovative curriculum combining
strong liberal arts, hands-on creative work, internship
opportunities, and an integrated new approach to arts
entrepreneurship. Students studying abroad at FDU’s
Wroxton College can train with the Royal Shakespeare
Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
▲ PRINCETON SPEECH- LANGUAGE
& LEARNING CENTER
340 Main Street, Ste. 240 / 609-924-7080 / psllcnj.com
Clinicians excel in the identification, evaluation, and
treatment of speech, language, and social communication
challenges.
▲ SAINT ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY
2 Convent Road / 973-290-4000 / steu.edu
A community of learning in the Catheolic liberal arts
tradition, founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint
Elizabeth in 1899. Ranked No. 1 in New Jersey by U.S.
News & World Report for Top Performers for Social
Mobility-Northweast Region. Ranked third in the state by
NJEEDS for earnings outcomes for students three years
after graduation.
▲ THURSDAY MORNING CLUB, INC.
25 Cook Avenue / 973-377-0244 / thursdaymorningclub.org
Want to do more to serve your community and enjoy
interesting programs and social events? Consider joining
this philanthropic and social organization formed in
1896. Preschool programs, as well as before-school and
after-school care serving all three Madison elementary
schools, are available.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ANN PELINO INTEGRATIVE FITNESS
Fitness studio with personal training, Pilates, nutritional
coaching and golf strength training
42 Main Street / 908-732-6979 / annpelino.com
ASCENT MARTIAL ARTS
Martial arts studio
300 Main Street / 973-377-6575 / ascentma.com
BAR METHOD
Barre studio
122 Main Street / 973-401-0550 / barmethod.com
▲ CARTER SMILE
180 Main Street / 973-540-1666 / cartersmilellc.com
Dr. Christina Carter is unique among her peers by specializing
in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Carter
and her nurturing, knowledgeable team help equip children
with the tools necessary for good oral hygiene. The office
provides all services for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics
for all ages, and also specializes in special needs.
CLUB PILATES
Pilates studio
53 Main Street / 973-765-6260 / clubpilates.com
CROSSFIT 377
Crossfit gym with fitness and nutrition coaching
42 Park Avenue / 973-377-3377 / crossfit377.com
DAVID BECK D C
Chiropractic services
20 Waverly Place / 973-683-1110
FITNESS FOR MANKIND
Boutique fitness studio
268 Main Street / 973-903-3799 / trainwithffm.com
FOUNDATIONS YOGA AND THERAPY
Yoga studio
10-12 Elmer Street / 201-396-9449
foundationsyogaandtherapy.com
GAMECHANGER FITNESS MADISON
Personal training
132 Main Street / 908-307-5677 / gamechangerfit.com
HOLLENBACH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Family chiropractic practice
250 Main Street / 973- 236-0400
hollenbachfamilychiropractic.com
INTREPID GYM
Gym and physical fitness center
82 Main Street / 201-942-9500
ISSHINRYU KARATE
OF MADISON AND BERNARDSVILLE
Martial arts center
71 Kings Road / 973-236-9100 / isshinryukarate.net
JH TRAINING
Fitness training
40 Main Street / 201-779-0412
▲ FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY
285 Madison Avenue / 973-443-8500 / fdu.edu
With industry-immersed programs including a fully
resort-based hotel management degree, FDU leads with
experience-rich learning. A U.S. News & World Report Top
50 Regional and Best Value University.
▲ EGAN WEALTH ADVISORS
21 Green Village Road / 800-919-5010
egan.hightoweradvisors.com
Egan Wealth Advisors provides personalized, goals-based
wealth management strategies for individuals, families,
business owners and corporations. The firm, founded 30
years ago, serves more than 250 families in 15 states.
▲ MADISON AREA YMCA
111 Kings Road / 973-822-9622 / madisonareaymca.org
The Madison Area YMCA builds a healthier, stronger community
for children and adults of all ages through neighborhood
events and state-of-the-art facilities. The Family
Center features an eight-lane indoor pool and aquatics
center, fitness center, indoor playground and more.
MADISON EYES
Eye-care services
311 Main Street / 973-377-1060 / madisoneyesnj.com
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MADISON MEDICAL & SPORTS
REHABILITATION CENTER
Athletic recovery
345 Main Street / 973-377-6700 / madisonmedicalnj.com
WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS.
THEY SUCCEED.
▲ THE MAX CHALLENGE OF MADISON
35 Main Street / 973-937-7629
themaxchallenge.com
The best in fitness classes, nutrition counseling and
accountability to help members make fast and lasting
changes to their health, fitness levels and appearance in
just 10 weeks.
MIND YOUR BODY STUDIOS
Fitness center with a focus on dance and
strength training
4 Park Avenue / 973-966-0300 / mybmadison.com
MORRIS ELITE SOCCER CLUB, INC.
Soccer club
332 Main Street / 973-452-8720 morriselitesoccer.com
PELVIC HEALTH
Boutique physical therapy healing center for pelvic floor
dysfunction
78 Main Street / 908-443-9880
pelvichealthnj.com
PRECISION FITNESS
Personal training
10 Lorraine Road / 201-919-5739
precisionfitness-nj.com
PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
& TRAINING
Physical therapy and training
111 Kings Road / 973-270-7417
professionalptandtraining.com
ROSE CITY STRENGTH
Personal training with a focus on strength
29 Main Street / 973-985-5404 / rosecitystrength.com
SALUTOGENESIS CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic center
135 Main Street / 862-258-1264 / madisonnjchiro.com
SPORTSCARE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Sports physical therapy
6 Main Street / 973- 966-5580/ sportscare1.com
STUDIO ALLEGRO SCHOOL OF BALLET
Ballet school
300 Main Street / 973-301-0100 / studioallegro.net
SANTOSHA YOGA STUDIO
Yoga studio specializing in Iyengar
2 Green Village Road, Suite 300 / 732-261-3159
santoshayogastudionj.com
For over 30 years,
we have been providing expert services for
Speech-Language and Social Skills.
Call our
Madison Office
today to set-up a
consultation
(609) 924-7080
Visit our website
for more
information on
our services
PSLLCNJ.com
340 Main Street, Suite 240 Madison, NJ
AT A FRACTION
OF THEIR
RETAIL COST!
▲ VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
175 South Street, Morristown / 800-WEVISIT
vnannj.org
A full-service provider of home health care, elder care and
hospice solutions. VNA has a distinguished tradition of caring
in this region that spans 124 years. A free, no-obligation
consultation is available to seniors and family caregivers.
WORLD CHAMPION’S K TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo center
340 Main Street / 908-786-5929
worldchampionforyou.com
NEW LEAF
Consignment
FOR OVER 28 YEARS, NEW LEAF Consignment
has been working with clients to recycle their
FINER QUALITY ITEMS to help achieve sustainability
in the retail business. Let us work for you!
16 Park Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
973-377-2422 | newleafconsignment.com
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Forge a New Connection
to New Jersey Culture
HOME DESIGN
Explore New Jersey History through the stories of
early craftspeople and artisans
METC offers Interactive exhibits, Youth, Family and
Adult Programs
Visit the METC Education Annex for your school
field trip, or join us in our historic building for
lectures, events and family activities
in the historic heart of downtown Madison, NJ
All
Tuesday to Saturday – 10am – 4pm
Sunday – 12pm – 5pm
Closed Sundays in July & August
9 Main Street, Madison, NJ
▲ FRANK WEBB HOME
frankwebb.com
Whether you're remodeling or starting from scratch,
Frank Webb Home can help bring your kitchen and bath
visions to life. Showroom location information available
online.
JULES DUFFY DESIGNS
Interior design firm
20 Waverly Place / 973-845-2810 / julesduffy.com
NICK'S FLOOR COVERING/
ROSE CITY HARDWOOD FLOORS
Flooring
4 Lincoln Place / 973-966-1699 / nicksfloorcovering.com
www.metc.org 973-377-2982
▲ REUPHOLSTERY & RESTORATION
2 Central Avenue / 973-822-0190 / newleafconsignment.com
High-quality, custom furniture reupholstery, repair and
refinishing for residential and commercial customers
for more than 50 years. The business can also help with
custom window treatments, slip covers and pillows. All
work is done on the premises in Madison's historic Freight
Building.
THE SLIPCOVER LADY
Slipcovers, reupholstery and window treatments
13 Park Avenue / 908-425-3017 / slipcoverladyus.com
MEMORIAL AND FUNERAL HOMES
The Professional School
Established 1975 • Certified Teachers
Virtual and In-School Instruction
Private Lessons • All Instruments and Voice • All Ages
Music Exploration Classes • 18 Months to 7 Years
Suzuki Strings Plus Program
College Prep Division
▲ BURROUGHS, KOHR & DANGLER FUNERAL HOME
106 Main Street / 973-377-3232 / danglerfuneralhomes.com
Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler is devoted to your family’s complete
care before, during and after the funeral of a loved
one, and upholds a commitment to excellence in planning
meaningful, appropriate and affordable services that truly
honor your loved one.
Riverwalk Plaza, 34 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-428-0405
276 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
973-467-4688
calderonemusic@optonline.net • calderoneschoolofmusic.com
▲ MADISON MEMORIAL HOME
159 Main Street / 973-377-2735
madisonmemorialhome.com
From the moment you walk through the door, you'll notice
this beautiful facility is not your average funeral home.
Madison Memorial Home offers a warm and welcome
atmosphere, and a staff that is friendly, professional and
compassionate. Generations of families have placed their
trust in Madison Memorial Home.
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PETS
MADISON PET SHOP
Pet store
26 Main Street / 973-377-2660 / madisonpetnj.com
Healthy Foundations
for Bright Futures!!!
▲ MORRIS ANIMAL INN
120 Sand Spring Road, Morristown
973-539-0377 / morrisanimalinn.com
The most luxurious pet resort a pet owner could hope
for, surrounded by lush countryside and set among
Morris County's historical landmarks and stately homes.
Morris Animal Inn offers customized daycare, training
and overnight packages. Inquire about the comfortable
and secure pet suites for both canines and felines with
countless amenities and fun activities for even the most
discriminating pet guest. You'll also find outdoor play
areas and pools, a grooming salon and spa, and more.
WELL BRED PREMIUM PET PRODUCTS
Pet store
235 Main Street / 973-377-1651 / wellbredonline.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
COUNTRYSIDE STUDIOS
Portrait studio
100 Kings Road / 973-377-5750 / countrysidestudios.com
www.cartersmilellc.com
180 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
973-540-1666
cartersmilellc@gmail.com
▲ DEAN MICHAELS STUDIO
2 Elmer Street / 973-377-0761 / deanmichaelstudio.com
New Jersey's premier photography and cinematography
studio for over 35 years. As a family-owned studio,
Dean Michaels takes great pride in stunning wedding
portraiture, candid and photojournalist photographs,
and captivating cinematic productions.
FINEST
CRAFTMANSHIP
in the Area
▲ MADISON PHOTOPLUS
40 Main Street / 973-966-2900 / deanmichaelstudio.com
Morris County's only complete photographic store, now
in its 75th year. The team's job is to understand what
is important to each person entering the store, and
make their memories visual and permanent for coming
generations.
SALONS & SPAS
▲ SALVATORE MINARDI SALON
8 Park Avenue / 973-443-4455 / salvatoreminardisalon.com
Salvatore Minardi's focus is excellence in hair design,
2 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
In the Historic Freight Station Bldg
973-822-0190
info@reuph.com • reuph.com
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“CREATING TODAY’S BEAUTY”
We are proud to announce our
21ST ANNIVERSARY in Madison!
Book your appointment with Salvatore for
a spring hair design makeover, or simply come
in for a hair and scalp analysis and treatment.
We look forward to serving you. 973-443-4455
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm
On-line Booking Available
salvatoreminardisalon.com
8 PARK AVENUE, MADISON, NJ
Family Owned Over 65 Years
Free
Estimates
hair color and product knowledge. Salvatore has devoted
over 45 years to perfection in hair color and design. His
signature approach is centered on his belief that clear
communication between the hair designer and the guest
is essential.
SHOPPING
ALFRED’S SPORT SHOP
Sporting equipment and gear
32 Main Street / 973-377-0051 / alfredssportsshop.com
THE BLUE PURL
Yarns, patterns and supplies
60 Main Street / 973-377-5648 / thebluepurl.com
BRITISH HOME EMPORIUM
Interior design, furniture and home décor
91 Main Street / 973-443-0303
britishhomeemporium.com
CAMBRIDGE STREET PAPERS
Stationery and gifts
7 Waverly Place / 973-593-0073
cambridgestreetpapers.com
THE CHATHAM BOOKSELLER
Hard-to-find, out-of-print, used and rare books
8 Green Village Road / 973-822-1361
chathambookseller.com
CRAMERS CARPET ONE
Carpet, flooring and window treatments
73 Main Street / 862-204-7330
cramerscarpetonemadison.com
GERLACH’S JEWELERS
Jewelry sales and repairs
61 Main Street / 973-377-0767
gerlachsjewelers.com
HANSEN'S CABINET SHOP
Custom cabinets
42 Park Avenue / 973-377-2444
HAT SHOP MADISON
“A hat for every head”
18B Main Street / 973-443-4287 / hatshopnj.com
HEALTHY ITALIA
Culinary school, retail and prepared foods
55 Main Street / 973-966-5200 / healthy-italia.com
Madison Vacuum
973-360-1200
Livingston Vacuum
973-992-6151
Miele - SEBO
Dyson - Oreck - Shark
Roomba - Electrolux
Hoover and more!
SHARK
Sales | Service | Repairs on ALL VACUUMS
Central Vacuum Sales & Service
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm • Sat 10am-4pm • livingstonvacuum.com
▲ HOME SWEET HOME
27 Main Street / 973-635-6377
homesweethomenj.net
Antique, vintage and upholstered furnishings, Frenchstyle
lighting, giftware and unique home décor, plus handpainted
furniture. The store's artist painters can also
transform kitchen and custom cabinets in your home.
INDEPENDENT THRIFT SHOP
Apparel, home goods and more
39 Kings Road / 973-377-2450
JAEGER LUMBER
Lumber and building products
133 Main Street / 973-377-1000 / jaegerlumber.com
J & M HOME & GARDEN
Home furnishings, floral, landscape, clothing
201 Main Street / 973-377-4740
jmhg.com
KIDS’ CONSIGNMENTS
Apparel, books and more
34 Lincoln Place / 973-822-3777
madisonkidsconsignments.wordpress.com
LACROSSE UNLIMITED
Sporting goods
307B Main Street / 973-377-1770
lacrosseunlimited.com
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▲ MADISON VACUUM
81 Main Street / 973-360-1200 / livingstonvacuum.com
Madison Vacuum is part of a 60-plus-year-old family business.
A showroom allows customers to demo new vacuums.
WIRELESS ZONE
Cell phones
11 Park Avenue / 973-593-9199 / shop.wirelesszone.com
TECH
▲ PC PROBLEMS
50 Main Street / 973-377-7711 / pcproblems.com
Computer and network services for over 30 years. Carry-in
computer repairs, on-site installations and continued
network management.
SWEET PEA TECHNOLOGIES
Audio and video services
300 Main Street, #826 / 973-267-7331 / sweetpeavideo.com
TRAVEL
AVENUE TRAVEL
Full-service travel agency
62 Main Street / 973-822-3222 / avetravelgroup.com
CELTIC GOLF
Custom golf vacations
19 Central Avenue / 201-486-0113 / celticgolfnj.com
UNITRAVCO TRAVEL
Group and independent travel
12 Park Avenue / 973-822-9222 / unitravco.com
▲ NEW LEAF CONSIGNMENT
16 Park Avenue / 973-377-2422 / newleafconsignment.com
Upscale women's luxury consignment shop. Stylist available.
ONCE & AGAIN CONSIGNMENT
Quality merchandise and personal service
52 Main Street / 973-360-9600
OPULENT HABITS
Luxury consignment and couture; by appointment
7 Waverly Place / 973-520-8444 / opulenthabits.com
THE PINK PEAR
Gifts and accessories
42 Main Street / 973-437-2132 / shopthepinkpear.com
PRIMA Men’s clothing, tuxedos
44 Main Street / 973-377-9256 / primamadison.com
REDTAIL TRADING COMPANY
Native American goods
6 Park Avenue / 973-765-9692
ROSE CITY JEWELERS/ GEMOLOGISTS
Jewelry store
1 Waverly Place / 973-377-2146
SAN FRANCISCO MERCANTILE
Clothing boutique
4 Green Village Road / 973-377-5513
THE SNOOKI SHOP
Women’s boutique
32 Main Street / 973-377-2527 / thesnookishop.com
SPROUTS CONSIGNMENT SHOP
Childrenswear and maternity
322 Main Street / 973-377-0105
sproutsconsignmentshop.com
STAPLES
Office supplies and services
300 Main Street / 973-236-0800 / staples.com
STEWART-MORRIS AWARDS, GIFTS & FLAGS
Trophy and gift shop
71 Kings Road / 973-822-2777 / stewart-morris.com
STITCH BOUTIQUE
Women’s clothing
12 Waverly Place / 973-295-6950 / shopstitchnj.com
SUBURBAN SHOP SHOES
5 Waverly Place / 973-377-2115 / uburbanshoes.com
SUGAR RUSH
Candy and gift boutique
10 Waverly Place / 973-845-2390 / sugarrushnj.com
THE SUNROOM
Vintage goods, unique gifts
21 Kings Road / 973-434-0453 / thesunroomnj.com
TONS OF TOYS
64 Main Street / 973-507-9774 / tonsoftoys.com
TOWN & COUNTRY FRAMER
Custom frames and antiques
6 Park Avenue / 973-377-7586
WAVERLY TV
Home entertainment
15 Waverly Place / 973-377-1333 / waverlytv.com
These are some of the things we do and some of the
things we sell to help preserve YOUR memories.
We Speak Photography
All Day Every Day
Face - To Face
(and Yes, We Still Speak FILM, Even on the Phone!)
973-966-2900
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MADISON
September
MADISON FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays through November 17
1-6 pm / Dodge Field
Enjoy this great shopping experience with local
farm and craft vendors, community groups, children’s
activities and live music weekly.
LADIES' NIGHT
September 15 / 5:30-8:30 pm
The first 100 registrants receive a gift bag filled
with items donated by local businesses. You
must be present to receive a bag and be at least
21 years old to participate. Participants can
browse through downtown businesses and enjoy
open houses, deals and demos. Many participating
businesses will hold basket raffles. Visit
MadisonNJChamber.org for more information.
October
BOTTLE HILL DAY
October 1 / 10 am-5 pm
This year will mark the 47th anniversary of this
signature Madison event. This event has continued
to grow every year since it was first established
in 1974 by Mayor Elizabeth Baumgartner.
Your participation is key to the continued success
of this event. The Downtown Development
Commission’s objective is to promote economic
growth and business development so that Madison’s
beautiful downtown continues to thrive.
This event is free and open to the public.
MADISON CAR SHOW
October 1
The Madison Car Show, produced by the Chamber
and PBA Local 92, is one of the premier
local car show events in New Jersey. It features
many vehicle categories, including hot rods,
trucks, customs, antiques, classics and street
machines. The annual event attracts more than
100 superior vehicles and hundreds of spectators.
The car show is held in conjunction with
and adjacent to Bottle Hill Day.
SCARECROWS ON WAVERLY
October 18-November 1
The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
dresses up the lampposts in the downtown business
district with cornstalks and family-friendly
scarecrows decorated by Chamber-member
businesses and organizations. All are visible
from the sidewalks, so children, parents and
shoppers can enjoy them up close.
PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION
AND TRUNK OR TREAT
October 28 / 5-8 pm
This event is presented by the Madison Volunteer
Ambulance Corps. Everyone is invited to
decorate the trunk of their car for Halloween
trick-or-treaters to have fun! All cars should
plan to bring candy for a sizable crowd. Prizes
awarded to the top three cars/trucks entered.
Remember to bring your carved Jack O'Lanterns
for the Pumpkin Illumination.
HALLOWEEN PARADE AND MAGIC SHOW
October 29 / 12:30-3 pm
This is the Chamber’s annual community event
that invites children and their parents to stroll
down the center of Main Street in costume.
A professional magician provides entertainment
for all from a stage placed in the center of
Waverly Place. Stores and businesses welcome
trick-or-treating through the business district.
Fall/Winter Events
MUSIC, ART, HOLIDAY FUN AND MORE...
November/
December
HOLIDAY WINDOW PAINTING
Begins November 24
Enjoy festive holiday windows in the downtown
created and painted by Madison High School art
students.
HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL
November 24 / 11 am-6 pm
November 26 / 1-5:30 pm
The Madison Arts & Culture Alliance, the Madison
Downtown Development Commission, and
the Madison Chamber of Commerce present
the 17th annual Madison Holiday Arts Festival.
Musicians, dancers, and visual and spoken word
artists will be featured throughout the Borough
of Madison until the traditional Christmas
Parade comes down Main Street on Friday night
and begins again at 1 pm on Saturday. This event
is free and open to the public.
SEARCH FOR ROSIE
THE ROSE CITY REINDEER
November 25-December 19
The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
invites children to participate in a month-long
search to Find Rosie the Rose City Reindeer
during the holiday season. Chamber-member
businesses will participate in this creative and
fun activity to help highlight the holidays and all
that is wonderful about shopping in Madison.
Participants are entered into a raffle for prizes.
MADISON CHRISTMAS PARADE
AND TREE LIGHTING
November 25 / 5:30 pm
For over 40 years, the Madison Christmas Committee,
led by the Toto family, has been bringing
Christmas to Madison. This includes not only
the annual Christmas Parade held every year
on the Friday after Thanksgiving but also the
holiday displays that line Kings Road, including
Santa's Village. The Waverly Place Christmas
tree will be lit immediately following the parade.
SECRET SANTA HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY
December 3, 10, 17, 24 / Noon-3 pm
Shop in Madison on four consecutive Saturdays
between noon and 3 pm, and you may be
randomly approached by a special “Secret
Santa” and awarded a Madison Gift Check in the
amount of $25, $50 or $100. One gift check for
each denomination will be handed out to lucky
winners each Saturday. The more you shop, the
greater your chances to win.
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY
ENTERTAINMENT
December 3-24 / Saturdays, Noon-3 pm
In coordination with the Madison Arts &
Culture Alliance and Madison Director of Arts &
Events John Pietrowski, free holiday entertainment
will be provided in Madison’s Historic
Downtown.
MADISON MENORAH LIGHTING
Madison Train Station
December 18 / 5 pm
The public is invited to the annual ceremony
marking the first night of Hannukah.
MADISON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
• LITERARY OPEN-MIC SERIES
Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 / 7:30-9 pm
Arts by the People brings the Platform, its legendary open mic
dedicated to original poetry, prose, and creative non-fiction,
to the Arts Center. Sign-ups for five-minute slots begin a half
hour prior to the readings. All are welcome.
• MUD CLAY POT SHOP
Sept 10-12 / 12-6 pm
Local clay artisans have been working overtime and need to
clear some shelves! Purchase the beautiful works.
• MUSIC OPEN-MIC SERIES
Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14 / 7-10 pm
This is a music-centered open-mic series, with limited spots
for other art forms.
• THE SOUNDLINGS SERIES Play Readings
Sept 16, 23; Oct 7, 28; Nov 8; Dec 16
10 am-10 pm
Professional readings from members of the ArtsIntrinsic
Playwriting Workshop. The Soundings Series presents play
readings of new work by select New Jersey writerfrom John
Pietrowski's ArtsIntrinsic Writers Workshop
• COMEDY OPEN=MIC SERIES
Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 / 7:30-10 pm
Get ready to try out comedy or test a new set.
• COME ORIGINAL: MUSIC SHOWCASE
Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 25 / 8-11 pm
A monthly live music showcase to celebrate and experience
the beauty of live original music, while supporting local businesses
and makers with pop-up shops at each event.
• SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER:
ArtsIntrinsic Writers Workshop Performance
Oct 21-22 / 7 pm, Oct 23 / 6 pm
A new one-person show by singer/songwriter Zara Phillips with
backing music by the British folk singer Richard Thompson.
• THE SOUNDINGS SERIES:
Dramatists Guild Play Readings
Oct 28, Nov 27, Dec 23 / 7-10 pm
The Soundings Series presents an evening of new play readings
by members of the New Jersey Dramatists Guild.
• NEW JERSEY JAZZ SOCIETY CONCERTS
Nov 20, Dec 11 / 1-5 pm
The New Jersey Jazz Society is a non-profit organization
of business and professional people, musicians, teachers,
students and listeners working together for the purpose of
advancing jazz music.
• DANCE FESTIVAL WEEK
Nov 28-Dec 4 / 7-10 pm
A weeklong celebration of dance.
• OPEN PROJECTOR Dec 2, 7 / 7-10 pm
The Madison Community Arts Center and Arts by the People
present Open Projector—the "open mic" for film and video.
Bring five-to-seven-minute pieces. Filmmakers of all levels
and ages are welcome.
• BJ WARD'S POETICAL JALOPY
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Dec 17 / 7:30-10 pm
Renowned New Jersey poet BJ Ward hosts a smashup
of literature and music for the holiday rubberneckers.
• SOLSTICE SHOW Dec 21 / 10 am-10 pm
A daylong celebration of the Solstice with song, dance,
spoken word, visual art, and food.
MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES & CRAFTS
• A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM GALA Sept 16
METC’s annual fundraiser supports the museum’s diverse educational
programs and the preservation of its historic building.
This year, the museum is thrilled to welcome Maureen Byrne,
who embodies the spirit of giving and community service.
• FIGHTING FIRE Through Dec 31
Once essential to our survival, the ability to harness fire was
vital to our success. Fire is essential, but destructive. In collaboration
with Green Village, Madison, Chatham Township,
and Morris Township fire departments, METC presents a new
exhibit, Fighting Fire: Exploring the History and Evolution of
Fire Fighting in New Jersey, exploring the history of firefighting.
Discover the evolution of first responders through key
historic moments, artifacts, and personal narratives with a
glimpse into what the future could hold.
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Looking for GREAT FOOD with NO JUNK...
GOOD
CLEAN
EATING
Mangia!
then stop by your local TINO’S!
TINO’S ARTISAN PIZZA CO.
has been putting smiles on hungry faces for over a
decade now. We like to think of ourselves as a growing
family. Somewhere between fine dining and your
local pizza joint. Tino’s is perfect for every occasion.
When owner and Pizzaiolo Tino Procaccini conceptualized
his first eatery the idea was to provide
a hybrid of Roman and Neapolitan pizza using allnatural
and organic ingredients. Six locations later
6 Main Steet, MADISON, NJ 07940
973-845-6330
nojunkpizza.com
(No junk anything!)
he has done just that. Every Tino’s not only shares
the same menu with clean food, we do our best to
make sure every to-go container, drinking straw,
cutlery kit and even bathroom towel is made from
either compostable, eco friendly or recycled products.
We also offer tons of gluten-free, dairy-free
and vegan options. Tino’s makes life a little more
delicious for those with dietary restrictions.
MADISON KINGSTON OCEAN GROVE JERSEY CITY UPPER MONTCLAIR CHELSEA, NYC

The flavors
of Europe
…and beyond!
Your local source for hard-to-find imported
food and gifts from all over the world.
Shop our huge collection of premium
chocolates, confections, and gourmet food
for authentic European flavor everyday.
EUROPEAN CHOCOLATE
GOURMET MEATS & SEAFOOD
GERMAN SPECIALTIES & PROVISIONS
ARTISAN DECOR & WOODCRAFTS
CORPORATE GIFTS
Worldwide delivery or
free local order pickup
45 Horsehill Road | Suite 108
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
www.europeandeli.com | 973.425.0100