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Fall/Winter 2024<br />
WHY RESIDENTS<br />
LOVE IT HERE<br />
Madison<br />
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WELCOME!<br />
The following is the fourth edition of our annual<br />
Experience Madison magazine. As you peruse its<br />
pages, you will discover the incredible experiences<br />
that Madison has to offer.<br />
We eagerly anticipate your visit to Madison, also known<br />
as the Rose City, regardless of the time of year. Located less<br />
than 25 miles from Manhattan, Madison is a quintessential<br />
suburban community in southeast Morris County, offering a<br />
blend of tranquility and allure. Our town boasts a rich cultural<br />
tapestry, featuring attractions such as the world-class jazz club<br />
Shanghai Jazz, the renowned Shakespeare Theatre of New<br />
Jersey, the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, the Madison<br />
Community Arts Center and much more.<br />
Madison is home to more than 50 restaurants and bars<br />
within its compact 4-square-mile area, providing visitors with<br />
ample dining and entertainment options. Additionally, our<br />
walkable downtown area promises a diverse and enjoyable<br />
shopping experience.<br />
The thriving retail and commercial district along Main<br />
Street (Route 124) receives support from the Downtown<br />
Development Commission and the Madison Area Chamber of<br />
Commerce. Notably, the Madison Civic Commercial Historic<br />
District—encompassing much of downtown, Borough<br />
Hall and the train station—is listed on the State Register of<br />
Historic Places.<br />
In addition to its cultural landmarks, Madison hosts numerous<br />
community events throughout the year, including a seasonal<br />
farmers market, local festivals and parades. Visitors can<br />
take advantage of free street parking and parking in municipal<br />
shoppers’ lots, as well as ample bicycle racks.<br />
To the west of the town center lies the picturesque, wooded<br />
campus of Drew University. Farther north, the Florham campus<br />
of Fairleigh Dickinson University spans the towns of Florham<br />
Park and Madison, occupying 178 acres that were once<br />
part of the country estate of socialites Florence Vanderbilt<br />
and Hamilton Twombly. Just under a mile west, the Saint<br />
Elizabeth University campus is located in Convent Station.<br />
Recognized as the top town to live in by New Jersey<br />
Monthly’s Top Towns survey in 2019, the Borough of Madison<br />
continues to thrive. Boasting a low crime rate, reasonable<br />
property taxes, excellent schools and consistently appreciating<br />
home values, it stands as one of the most sought-after<br />
communities in New Jersey.<br />
There is an abundance of activities and sights to explore<br />
in Madison. Whether you plan to spend a day, a weekend<br />
or even a lifetime here, you are sure to find something that<br />
captures your interest.<br />
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IN MADISON<br />
5 Madison Has It All!<br />
26 Business & Dining Directory<br />
38 Events Calendar<br />
40 Why I Love Madison<br />
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THE MADISON TRAIN STATION<br />
This small town<br />
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offerings.<br />
FAMILY<br />
The town<br />
is built on<br />
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CULTURE<br />
Something<br />
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PHOTOS: (TRAIN) ANDY FOSTER<br />
Madison may<br />
be small, but<br />
it makes a big<br />
impact on our<br />
state—and on<br />
its residents and visitors! It houses everything<br />
a big city has to offer, all within its<br />
4.33 square miles.<br />
There’s the unbeatable, walkable downtown,<br />
with beautiful shops that will delight<br />
everyone from fashion lovers to homedesign<br />
enthusiasts. A huge bonus? Bicycle<br />
racks abound, and parking is free on streets<br />
and in municipal shoppers’ lots. Madison<br />
is a foodie’s paradise with more than 50<br />
restaurants serving every type of cuisine<br />
A WALK ALONG MAIN STREET IS ALWAYS A FUN TIME.<br />
imaginable along Main Street and surrounding<br />
downtown blocks, plus other pockets in<br />
the borough.<br />
Diverse cultural offerings bring residents<br />
and visitors out in force to experience worldclass<br />
theater, jazz, art and more. Madison is<br />
home to well-respected cultural institutions<br />
including the Shakespeare Theatre of New<br />
Jersey, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts<br />
and Dorothy Young Center for the Arts.<br />
Then there are the events. Madison’s<br />
signature happening, Bottle Hill Day, draws<br />
10,000 to 20,000 people to the borough’s<br />
streets each fall with offerings including vibrant<br />
live music performances, delicious local<br />
food vendors and fun kids’ activities. It’s<br />
HISTORY<br />
The Rose City<br />
was founded<br />
in 1889.<br />
SHOP & EAT<br />
Stroll around to<br />
over 200 shops<br />
and eateries.<br />
a wonderful chance to mingle with longtime<br />
neighbors and to meet and welcome newer<br />
residents and visitors from nearby communities.<br />
Other can’t-miss events each year<br />
include Taste of Madison, which highlights<br />
the local food scene, the Halloween Parade,<br />
and the Holiday Arts Festival and Christmas<br />
Parade, a beloved part of the holiday season<br />
in Madison.<br />
Madison’s three universities give the<br />
borough a unique feel. Interacting with<br />
the students of Drew University, Fairleigh<br />
Dickinson University and Saint Elizabeth<br />
University is always a treat for residents and<br />
business owners.<br />
What’s not to love?!<br />
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Arts and Culture<br />
PHOTOS: (SHANGHAI JAZZ/METC EXTERIOR) ANDY FOSTER; (METC INTERIOR) JB YONG, SWEET DREAMS STUDIO<br />
Inside the Museum of<br />
Early Trades & Crafts<br />
MUSEUMS ARE<br />
MANY THINGS—<br />
places to learn<br />
about our world, to<br />
understand our history<br />
and to preserve<br />
the cultural heritage for<br />
future generations. After<br />
five years of planning and<br />
construction, the Museum<br />
of Early Trades & Crafts’<br />
new Viewable Storage<br />
Facility recently opened,<br />
providing the museum<br />
with a state-of-the-art<br />
on-site facility to house its<br />
collection of more than<br />
8,000 artifacts and archival<br />
materials, expanding<br />
its capacity to preserve its<br />
collection and strengthen<br />
conservation efforts.<br />
This $1.4 million project<br />
also provides visual access<br />
for the public to observe<br />
the conservation and<br />
care of the collection<br />
through a large viewing<br />
area, making this process<br />
another opportunity for<br />
education. Protecting and<br />
preserving our cultural<br />
heritage that is the collection<br />
benefits everyone<br />
and enables scholarly<br />
research and the eventual<br />
digitization of the entire<br />
collection. From the very<br />
beginning of this project,<br />
the staff and Trustees of<br />
METC have focused on<br />
the responsibility they<br />
w<br />
have as stewards of this<br />
material culture to maintain,<br />
conserve and protect<br />
it so that each object can<br />
tell its story about the<br />
people who used these<br />
tools, were kept warm by<br />
the blankets, wrote the<br />
letters and left this legacy<br />
for us to learn from and to<br />
understand their individual<br />
histories.<br />
“The completion of this<br />
new facility realizes a longterm<br />
goal for our museum<br />
that will ensure the sustainability<br />
of our collection<br />
and enhance our educational<br />
opportunities and<br />
public access to archival<br />
materials that represent a<br />
part of our collective history,”<br />
says METC executive<br />
director Deborah Farrar<br />
Starker.<br />
The museum acknowledges<br />
the many partners<br />
that were instrumental in<br />
funding this project, including<br />
the National Endowment<br />
for the Humanities,<br />
New Jersey Historic Trust,<br />
New Jersey Historical Commission,<br />
Hyde and Watson<br />
Foundation, New Jersey<br />
Council for the Humanities,<br />
Madison Open Space, Recreation<br />
& Historic Preservation<br />
Advisory Committee,<br />
Charles L. Read Foundation<br />
and the museum’s own<br />
Breuhne Trust.<br />
THE F.M. KIRBY<br />
SHAKESPEARE<br />
THEATRE<br />
THE SHAKESPEARE<br />
THEATRE OF<br />
NEW JERSEY’S<br />
OUTDOOR STAGE<br />
IS A BEAUTIFUL<br />
AMPHITHEATER AT<br />
SAINT ELIZABETH<br />
UNIVERSITY.<br />
With a beautiful arts center, top theater companies,<br />
a well-regarded museum and more<br />
institutions, Madison is home to an arts and<br />
cultural scene that is vibrant, flourishing and<br />
growing.<br />
At the heart of the community is the Madison<br />
Community Arts Center, which opened about five<br />
years ago. It hosts a packed schedule filled with theatrical performances and<br />
concerts, art gallery exhibitions for local students, open mics and workshops,<br />
film series and classes for the community.<br />
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, which is completely dedicated<br />
to classical works, is the only theater of its kind in the Garden State.<br />
The company started in Cape May in 1963 before moving locally in 1972.<br />
Performances are held at two locations: the main indoor stage, which is<br />
the 22,000-square-foot F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus<br />
of Drew University, and the outdoor stage at the beautiful amphitheater at<br />
Saint Elizabeth University, surrounded by the tranquility of nature. Today,<br />
the Shakespeare Theatre is helmed by artistic director Brian B. Crowe, who<br />
joined the institution in January and became just the third artisitc director<br />
in its six-decade history.<br />
Are you a music lover? Spend an evening<br />
at Shanghai Jazz, one of the best jazz clubs<br />
in the world. At this Main Street institution,<br />
which has been delighting guests for 30 years,<br />
visitors can experience top-notch music and<br />
delicious Asian food. Be sure to check out the<br />
venue’s Encore Bar & Lounge, too, a newer<br />
addition downstairs that offers a secluded<br />
speakeasy vibe.<br />
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts has<br />
been a landmark in downtown Madison for<br />
more than five decades, inspiring residents<br />
and visitors of all ages to create<br />
a deeper connection with local history,<br />
culture, trades and crafts. Read more<br />
about the museum on this page.<br />
Looking to embrace your own sense<br />
of creativity? A number of art studios—<br />
including Mud Clay Studio, Crafted in<br />
Madison and Sunrose Arts & Photography—welcome<br />
adults and children for<br />
classes, workshops and events.<br />
MUD CLAY<br />
We hope you’re inspired to get into<br />
the creative spirit!<br />
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and our staff is friendly, professional and compassionate. Generations<br />
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Today more people are making arrangements in advance to lift the burden<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
EDUCATION<br />
PHOTOS: (STUDENT HOLDING BOOK) UNSPLASH; (DREW) LYNNE DELADE; (FDU/SAINT ELIZABETH) COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITIES; (BUS AND 3 STUDENTS) ANDY FOSTER<br />
With highly ranked public<br />
schools, well-regarded private<br />
institutions and three<br />
universities within its confines,<br />
education is clearly a priority in<br />
Madison.<br />
Madison is a college town,<br />
with the students, faculty and<br />
staff of Drew University, Fairleigh<br />
Dickinson University and<br />
Saint Elizabeth University all<br />
adding something very special<br />
to life in the borough.<br />
Whether you’re part of the<br />
university community or not,<br />
spend some time on campus,<br />
perhaps for a performance at the<br />
renowned Shakespeare Theatre of<br />
New Jersey (indoor performances<br />
are held at Drew and outdoor<br />
performances at Saint Elizabeth)<br />
or Drew’s Dorothy Young Center<br />
for the Arts—or just for a peaceful<br />
stroll through campus.<br />
Drew, a private liberal arts<br />
college, offers more than 40<br />
majors and 60 minors for undergraduates,<br />
as well as master’s and<br />
doctorate degrees. Arts patrons<br />
also love Drew. FDU offers more<br />
than 100 degree programs at the<br />
associate, baccalaureate, master’s<br />
and doctoral levels, including innovative<br />
and industry-immersed<br />
programs such as the fully<br />
resort-based hotel management<br />
degree. Saint Elizabeth University<br />
is a community of learning in the<br />
Catholic liberal arts tradition for<br />
students of diverse ages, backgrounds<br />
and cultures.<br />
Other top schools in Madison<br />
include St. Vincent Martyr<br />
School, a coed Catholic school<br />
serving preschool through<br />
eighth grade.<br />
Madison prioritizes top education at all levels.<br />
Drew University<br />
Fairleigh Dickinson University<br />
Saint Elizabeth University<br />
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HALLOWEEN PARADE<br />
MADISON has it all!<br />
Downtown and Shopping<br />
PHOTOS: (YMCA) ANDY FOSTER; (POOL, COMMUNITY GARDEN, HALLOWEEN, MAIN STREET) MADISON ARCHIVES<br />
FAMILY FUN<br />
BETWEEN ITS TOP SCHOOLS,<br />
PLENTY OF OUTDOOR SPACE,<br />
BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND<br />
STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY,<br />
MADISON IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO<br />
RAISE A FAMILY.<br />
There is plenty to keep people of all<br />
ages engaged and happy in Madison.<br />
The Madison Public Library offers<br />
classes and events for babies, teens and<br />
children in between, from songs and<br />
stories for the littlest Madisonians to<br />
STEM activities and a graphic novel club<br />
for older kids.<br />
The Madison Community Pool is a<br />
summer favorite, as much for its facilities<br />
as for its position as a community<br />
gathering spot. Families can also get<br />
involved with the Madison Community<br />
Garden by planting or picking fruits and<br />
veggies; walk or bike through Loantaka<br />
Brook Reservation; or join the<br />
Madison Area YMCA.<br />
The Madison Recreation Complex<br />
is a familiar place to many sports-loving<br />
families. In addition to various fields, it is<br />
home to an accessible trail, a paved path<br />
from the entrance on Ridgedale Avenue<br />
to the Community Garden at the far side<br />
of the property.<br />
M ADISON CO M MU NITY G ARDEN<br />
THE MADISON POOL<br />
Young<br />
families<br />
flock to<br />
Madison<br />
—and<br />
for good<br />
reason.<br />
T<br />
MAIN STEEET<br />
A<br />
vibrant downtown is the heart of any town, and there’s<br />
no doubt that Madison has one of the best in the state.<br />
“It’s your quintessential American downtown, with<br />
shopping, dining, a nice ambience and a sense of community,”<br />
says Frank Cocuzza, owner of Suburban Shoes,<br />
which has made its home in Madison since 1947.<br />
A day spent downtown always starts with plenty<br />
of free parking, both on the street and in the public<br />
lots behind stores and on either side of Main Street. The clean, wide,<br />
tree-lined sidewalks make a walk here incredibly pleasant, whether<br />
you’re shopping, heading out for a bite to eat or enjoying some exercise.<br />
True to Madison’s historic roots, restored 19th-century brick buildings<br />
flank the sidewalks.<br />
Public benches and outdoor café tables provide a spot to rest or<br />
enjoy food or drink. Old-fashioned gaslights add more charm, and<br />
seasonal flowers add a dose of beauty to a stroll through town.<br />
Shoppers have every type of store just footsteps away, with everything<br />
from home decor at shops like the Pink Pear and Home Sweet<br />
Home, to secondhand clothing at New Leaf Consignment, to sports<br />
equipment at Alfred’s Sports Shop, to heirloom-quality childrenswear<br />
at Wildflowers Boutique, to photography equipment at Madison<br />
PhotoPlus. The borough’s strong small-business community is made up<br />
of many shops that have been here for decades, as well as newcomers<br />
each year that are welcomed with open arms.<br />
For a full directory of Madison’s businesses,<br />
turn to page 26.<br />
Madison is also beloved for its restaurants,<br />
many of which are located downtown.<br />
Practically any type of cuisine can be found<br />
here, running the gamut from casual and<br />
family-friendly to some of the best fine<br />
dining in the state. For a full directory of<br />
restaurants, turn to page 35.<br />
Madison’s downtown is also the center of<br />
a number of incredible events throughout the<br />
year, including Madison’s signature event,<br />
Bottle Hill Day, each fall.<br />
Step out and enjoy Madison’s downtown.<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
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SWEET TREATS TO DELICIOUS DISHES IN EVERY CUISINE<br />
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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS<br />
TINO’S ARTISAN PIZZA CO.<br />
SHANGHAI JAZZ<br />
NICKY’S FIREHOUSE<br />
PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT<br />
MADISON FARM<br />
& ARTISAN MARKET<br />
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IL GOCCINO RISTORANTE<br />
NAHM<br />
ROMANELLI’S PIZZA<br />
& ITALIAN EATERY<br />
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& FROZEN YOGURT<br />
ADISON HAS ONE OF THE BEST<br />
RESTAURANT AND FOOD SCENES<br />
in New Jersey, bringing residents<br />
and visitors out for every type of<br />
cuisine imaginable.<br />
You will find restaurants representing<br />
a variety of cultures: Italian,<br />
Mexican, Thai, Indian, American—and<br />
the list goes on.<br />
There are casual spots, specialoccasion<br />
restaurants and everything<br />
in between, from Bottle Hill<br />
Tavern, which opened in 2018 and<br />
was named for the historic Bottle<br />
Hill District, and Prospect Tavern,<br />
a welcoming spot with great food,<br />
to Il Goccino Ristorante, serving<br />
delicious Italian fare, to the venerable,<br />
upscale restaurant Il Mondo<br />
Vecchio. Places to dine are interspersed<br />
throughout the borough,<br />
not contained in any one restaurant<br />
row, enlivening stretches of<br />
Main Street, Park Avenue, Prospect<br />
Street and Central Avenue.<br />
In the mood for pizza (and who<br />
isn’t)? You have many great options<br />
with Romanelli’s Pizza & Italian<br />
Eatery, Nicky’s Firehouse Pizzeria<br />
& Restaurant and Tino’s<br />
Artisan Pizza Co. Don’t forget<br />
about dessert at spots like Mc-<br />
Cools for ice cream or Crowley<br />
for cupcakes. (Try to eat just one!)<br />
There are also a number of beautiful<br />
food shops, and the Madison<br />
Farm & Artisan Market, which<br />
runs on Saturdays through December<br />
14 and allows you to take a<br />
piece of the local food scene home.<br />
For a full directory of restaurants<br />
in Madison, turn to page 35.<br />
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BEST<br />
EVENTS<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
OF MADISON<br />
ROSE CITY<br />
food and drink tasting extravaganza,<br />
will take place on<br />
Monday, February 24, 2025. This<br />
year, the Taste returns to the<br />
Madison Hotel at 1 Convent<br />
Road in Morristown, promising<br />
a unique and unforgettable<br />
experience that you won’t want<br />
to miss. Get ready to indulge in<br />
the finest culinary delights and<br />
mingle with the community in a<br />
truly special setting.<br />
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace,<br />
the event’s longtime presenting<br />
sponsor, will host multiple tasting<br />
tables throughout the event<br />
space, featuring an exquisite<br />
selection of fine wine, beer and<br />
spirits. Gary’s participation<br />
makes this the signature event it<br />
has become.<br />
Guests at the Taste will<br />
delight in sampling signature<br />
local dishes accompanied by a<br />
fabulous array of wine, beer and<br />
spirits.<br />
The evening promises exciting<br />
opportunities to participate<br />
in the 50/50 raffle and bid on<br />
prizes and silent auction items<br />
generously donated by the<br />
Madison business community.<br />
The highly popular wine pull<br />
offers attendees the chance to<br />
contribute $25 and select bottles<br />
from the wine pull station.<br />
Each bottle, donated by local<br />
businesses and individuals, will<br />
be concealed in decorative bags,<br />
adding an element of surprise to<br />
the experience.<br />
An impressive lineup of local<br />
businesses participated in the<br />
Taste of Madison 2024, including<br />
1776 by David Burke, Anita’s<br />
Baked Wonders, Baba’s Bakery<br />
and Café, Bottle Hill Tavern,<br />
Butter & Jam, Charley’s Aunt,<br />
Crowley Cupcakes, Délice<br />
Macrons, Double Tap Brewing,<br />
Enjou Chocolat, Gary’s Wine<br />
& Marketplace, Healthy Italia,<br />
Indian Kitchen & Grill, Italian<br />
Village Pizza, Krust Kitchen, Like<br />
Air, Madison Cheese Shoppe,<br />
Madison Hotel (Rod’s Steak &<br />
Seafood Grille and GK’s Red Dog<br />
Tavern), Madison Wine & Tap<br />
Room (Hartley), Mexican Spice,<br />
Nicky’s Firehouse Pizzeria & Restaurant,<br />
Nothing Bundt Cakes,<br />
Pascarella Brothers, Scoops,<br />
Stop & Shop, Sugarlips Donuts,<br />
Sunrise Senior Living Community,<br />
Hidden Chickpea and Park<br />
Avenue Club—all showcased<br />
their culinary expertise and passion<br />
at the Taste.<br />
A DELICIOUS DISH AT LAST<br />
YEAR’S TASTE OF MADISON.<br />
X<br />
JOIN US IN<br />
2025<br />
TASTE OF MADISON<br />
TICKETS will be sold<br />
at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace<br />
at 121 Main Street in<br />
Madison or by going online<br />
to TasteOfMadison.org. Or,<br />
check with your local Madison<br />
Public School PTO early<br />
in 2025. Tickets must be purchased<br />
in advance. All guests<br />
must be at least 21 years old.<br />
Business casual attire is recommended.<br />
Anticipating a crowd of<br />
400 to 500 attendees, this<br />
remarkable occasion offers<br />
an excellent opportunity for<br />
your business to gain significant<br />
exposure. By sponsoring<br />
the Taste of Madison, you<br />
can align your brand with<br />
Madison’s rich culinary scene<br />
and reach a diverse audience.<br />
We value your potential<br />
contribution and believe<br />
that your brand can greatly<br />
enhance the event. For more<br />
information regarding sponsorship,<br />
please get in touch<br />
with Karen Giambra at madisonchamber@gmail.com<br />
or 973-214-7014 or Michael<br />
Pellessier at pellessierm@<br />
rosenet.org or 360-581-2910.<br />
We cordially invite you to<br />
participate in this exciting<br />
event, and we eagerly look<br />
forward to your presence<br />
at the 2025 Taste of Madison.<br />
Your support and participation<br />
are crucial to the<br />
success of this community<br />
event.<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
Businesses and<br />
SERVICES<br />
16 Experience MADISON 2024<br />
W<br />
ith so many businesses and services in<br />
Madison, you never have to leave to get<br />
everything you need.<br />
Services range from financial institutions<br />
and advisors (including Egan Wealth<br />
Advisors, Affinity Federal Credit Union,<br />
and Madison & Main Advisors) to the 20+<br />
dentists who make their homebase here<br />
(including longtime New Jersey Monthly<br />
Top Dentist Dr. Christina Carter).<br />
Home design is a<br />
top priority for many<br />
residents, and Madison<br />
has many places to turn,<br />
including U.S. Kitchens<br />
& Baths, Thistle Design<br />
at Home Sweet Home,<br />
J&M Home and Garden,<br />
and Metropolitan<br />
Window Fashions.<br />
There are services for<br />
families, including Princeton<br />
Speech-Language<br />
You never<br />
have to<br />
leave<br />
Madison<br />
to get<br />
everything<br />
you need.<br />
T<br />
& Learning Center. Meanwhile, pet parents<br />
can treat their animals right at Mosaic<br />
Animal Health Center at St. Hubert’s, which<br />
is commited to animal welfare; Morris<br />
Animal Inn, a luxurious pet resort; and<br />
Korn Dogs, which offers dog playdates.<br />
For those special moments in your life,<br />
Dean Michaels Studio is a top wedding<br />
photography and cinematography studio.<br />
For anyone looking to make an impact<br />
on their community, groups like the<br />
philanthropic and social organization<br />
Thursday Morning Club are available.<br />
Other services in Madison include memorial<br />
homes, such as Madison Memorial Home, and<br />
auto body repair (like Rose City Collision).<br />
“Madison is an amazing community to<br />
experience every day,” says Charles C.<br />
Schroeder of Madison & Main Advisors.<br />
“The deep commitment from all the businesses<br />
is something that really resonates.”
NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER<br />
PHOTO & CINEMA STUDIO<br />
WEDDINGS<br />
EVENTS<br />
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COMMERCIAL<br />
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POST-PRODUCTION<br />
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973.377.0761<br />
THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE<br />
OF NEW JERSEY<br />
Where the classics come alive!<br />
JANE AUSTEN’S<br />
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY<br />
September 4 – 22<br />
Adapted by Jessica Swale<br />
MACBETH<br />
October 16 – November 17<br />
By William Shakespeare<br />
CHARLES DICKENS’<br />
A CHRISTMAS CAROL<br />
December 4 - 29<br />
By Neil Bartlett<br />
36 Madison Avenue,<br />
Madison, NJ 07940<br />
Get Your Tickets Today!<br />
ShakespeareNJ.org | 973.408.5600<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
Wellness<br />
and Beauty<br />
973-978-5604<br />
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IN MADISON, THERE IS NO<br />
shortage of places to enhance the<br />
mind, body and spirit.<br />
Dozens of fitness studios, gyms<br />
and wellness-focused businesses<br />
are thriving in the borough, from<br />
yoga and Pilates studios to those<br />
that offer boutique workout<br />
classes to traditional gyms with cardio<br />
equipment and weights. They include Bar<br />
Method, Fitness For Mankind, Foundations<br />
Yoga and Therapy and Club<br />
Pilates. Specific sports can be honed<br />
at places like Ascent Martial Arts, A<br />
Dancer’s Den and Isshinryu Karate of<br />
Madison and Bernardsville.<br />
Then there’s the Madison Area YMCA,<br />
which focuses on wellness and community<br />
for youth, adults and seniors. The YMCA<br />
offers swim classes, group exercise classes,<br />
personal training, physical therapy, sports<br />
and more.<br />
For a dose of relaxation and pampering,<br />
Madison has top-notch salons that are<br />
experts in their field, including Marc<br />
Anthony Salon and Salvatore<br />
Minardi Salon. Step in and be<br />
prepared to be wowed.<br />
Or, if you are looking for a<br />
simple, cost-free way to improve<br />
your health, what better<br />
option is there than strolling<br />
through the beautiful<br />
streets of Madison or one<br />
of the college campuses?<br />
Grab a workout buddy,<br />
your pet or a coffee<br />
from your favorite<br />
local shop, and get<br />
moving.<br />
Plus: Boarding / Dog Walking / They Are Featured Daily On Insta!<br />
For residents of Madison, Chatham, Florham Park and Morristown<br />
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PHOTOS: (WOMAN) CLEM ONOJEGHUO, UNSPLASH; (OTHERS) COURTESY OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS<br />
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“ Truly love your<br />
craft and never cease<br />
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EACH PIECE OF PRECIOUS JEWELRY<br />
COMPLETED BY THE STUDIO HAS A SOUL<br />
ALONG WITH VITAL ENERGY OF NATU-<br />
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SHOWCASES THE ENCHANTING SPIRIT OF<br />
COLORFUL GEMS AND PRECIOUS STONES<br />
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OF SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES AND THE<br />
UNIQUE QUALITIES OF DIAMONDS. THE<br />
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Closet Design Re-imagined<br />
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Full service, from CLOSET DESIGN to<br />
organizational assistance during the install process.<br />
Virtual renderings to professionally<br />
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Located in Home Sweet Home<br />
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Life changing.<br />
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From 3-year bachelor degrees to doctoral<br />
programs, accelerate your career with a<br />
degree from Drew.<br />
Apply and visit today:<br />
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Top 10 for<br />
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here are A Beautiful Mind, starring Russell<br />
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Spinning Into Butter and The World According<br />
to Garp. We have to think A Beautiful<br />
Mind’s Oscar win for Best Picture had a<br />
little something to do with Madison.<br />
Both Fairleigh Dickinson and Drew University<br />
have become favorite destinations for<br />
casting directors over the years. One of the<br />
most famous episodes ever of The Sopranos<br />
was filmed at Drew: “College,” from<br />
Season 1. In the episode, Tony (played by the<br />
late James Gandolfini) takes his daughter<br />
Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) for a college<br />
visit at a campus that was supposed to be<br />
located in a picturesque town in Maine but<br />
was really Drew in Madison. As true fans<br />
undoubtedly remember, once Tony dropped<br />
Meadow off on campus for the afternoon, he<br />
went off to do a Mob hit.<br />
It’s not just episodic television and movies<br />
that have used Madison as a backdrop.<br />
Ads for brands like Charmin, Kit Kat,<br />
Motorola and Tylenol date back to the<br />
1980s and ’90s.<br />
More productions could be slated to<br />
come to Madison. In recent years, a growing<br />
number of film and television projects have<br />
chosen to shoot in New Jersey, after Governor<br />
Phil Murphy reinstated tax incentives in<br />
2018. Many directors, including New Jerseyborn<br />
Zach Braff and Kevin Smith, are committed<br />
to both making their films here and<br />
setting them in New Jersey towns.<br />
Several celebrities also have ties to<br />
Madison. Stand-up comedian and former<br />
Saturday Night Live cast member Janeane<br />
Garofalo lived in Madison as a child and<br />
attended Madison High School, where she<br />
served as junior class secretary. Olympic<br />
figure skater JoJo Starbuck, Geraldine<br />
Rockefeller Dodge, TV producer Andy<br />
Breckman, former NFL quarterback Neil<br />
O’Donnell and former baseball pitcher Don<br />
Newcombe all live or have lived in Madison.<br />
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek,<br />
though born in Connecticut, attended Drew<br />
on an academic scholarship in the mid-<br />
1990s. In May, he went back to campus as<br />
the 2024 commencement speaker.<br />
“As you navigate life outside of the forest,<br />
I would invite you to ask that newly<br />
minted, freshly certified brain to<br />
execute at the behest of your heart,<br />
and not the other way around,” he<br />
told the Class of 2024.<br />
Take a chance to watch (or rewatch)<br />
movies and TV shows that filmed scenes<br />
in Madison and see if you can spot familiar<br />
locales—and keep your eyes peeled around<br />
town for a celebrity or two!<br />
PHOTO: (VAN DER BEEK) COURTESY OF DREW UNIVERSITY<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
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Madison<br />
has long<br />
been a<br />
destination<br />
for film<br />
and TV<br />
crews.<br />
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One of<br />
NJ’s oldest<br />
privately owned<br />
sporting goods<br />
shop<br />
Custom Print<br />
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We carry ALL MAJOR BRANDS<br />
in hard sporting goods and sporting apparels.<br />
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Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm<br />
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online ordering<br />
for your<br />
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for the Entire Family<br />
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Tuesday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm, CLOSED Sunday & Monday<br />
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MADISON has it all!<br />
49<br />
YEARS<br />
BOTTLE HILL DAY<br />
Madison’s signature event is better than<br />
ever at 49 years old.<br />
First established in 1974 by Mayor Elizabeth<br />
Baumgartner to promote the downtown<br />
business district, Bottle Hill Day now draws<br />
between 10,000 and 20,000 people from<br />
Madison and other towns in New Jersey<br />
to the heart of the borough every fall. This<br />
Celebrate with us in<br />
50 th Anniversary<br />
FAMILY FUN<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
2<br />
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2<br />
5<br />
year’s Bottle Hill Day is scheduled to take<br />
place on Saturday, October 5.<br />
There is something for every kind of New<br />
Jerseyan at Bottle Hill Day. The event, which<br />
takes place rain or shine, features the can’tmiss<br />
Music Festival, a beer garden, amusement<br />
areas that children (and kids at heart)<br />
will adore, and more than 225 vendors selling<br />
everything from crafts to clothing.<br />
The Music Festival—organized by the<br />
Madison Arts & Cultural Alliance—is a favorite<br />
for music lovers of all ages. Showcasing<br />
local talent, the fest features performers<br />
on various stages throughout the day. Seating<br />
is available at most of the stages.<br />
As for food and drink, there is plenty of it. A<br />
Food Court on Cook Avenue and a Food Truck<br />
Court on Kings Road keep eventgoers satisfied<br />
all day. The DDC Beer Garden is a must-visit<br />
stop for brew lovers; it is on Kings Road between<br />
Maple Avenue and Prospect Street.<br />
Classic car fans get a real treat at the Madison<br />
Car Show, a favorite event every year.<br />
Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce<br />
and Madison PBA Local 92, it features<br />
antiques, classics, customs and hot rods in<br />
the Ambulance Corps Lot on Kings Road.<br />
Awards are doled out in the afternoon.<br />
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,<br />
LIVE MUSIC IS A FAVORITE FEATURE OF THE DAY.<br />
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AM USEME NTS FOR THE KIDS<br />
MADISON has it all!<br />
CAR SHOW FOR THE ADULTS<br />
activities are free and open to the<br />
public. The event is a great chance<br />
for Madison newbies and longtime residents<br />
to get out and mingle with their neighbors and for<br />
New Jerseyans living in nearby towns to see what that<br />
Madison spirit is all about. <br />
Get more information by emailing ddc@rosenet.org.<br />
VENDORS LINE THE STREETS.<br />
PHOTOS: (CAR) J. SOVELOVE, (ALL OTHERS) SUPPLIED BY MADISON<br />
meanwhile, offers free admission and activities<br />
all day between 10 am and 4 pm. They<br />
include historic demonstrations on the front<br />
lawn, kid crafts across the street at the Education<br />
Annex and scavenger hunts.<br />
Throughout Bottle Hill Day, family activities<br />
and rides can be found at two primary<br />
amusement areas: at the Central Avenue<br />
School and on Kings Road.<br />
More activities can be found at Dodger<br />
Drive on Green Village Road.<br />
Why is Bottle Hill Day called Bottle<br />
Hill Day? The name dates back to the 1715<br />
establishment of the humble village of Bottle<br />
Hill, in what is now the bustling borough of<br />
Madison—which received its current name<br />
in 1834 after residents thought the name Bottle<br />
Hill was too rustic. They chose Madison<br />
after James Madison, the fourth president of<br />
the United States and the namesake of the<br />
local private school Madison Academy.<br />
These days, Bottle Hill Day represents<br />
a family-friendly community celebration<br />
presented by the Madison Downtown Development<br />
Commission. However, it is easy—<br />
and a fun history lesson—to remember<br />
Madison’s roots by visiting the Bottle Hill<br />
Historic District of Madison any time.<br />
The best part of Bottle Hill Day? All<br />
ALL AGES ENJOY THE ENTERTAINMENT.<br />
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MADISON'S<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
ARTS & CULTURE<br />
CRAFTED IN MADISON<br />
Crafts studio for kids.<br />
41 Kings Rd / 973-845-8995 / craftedinmadison.com<br />
more than 40 majors and 60 minors, and the Caspersen and<br />
Theological schools offer masters and doctoral degrees.<br />
36 Madison Ave / 973-408-DREW / drew.edu<br />
▲ MUD CLAY STUDIO<br />
A fun and welcoming clay community that offers classes to learn<br />
to use the pottery wheel, clay hand building and all steps of the<br />
process. Mud also offers one-time wheel workshops and birthday<br />
claydates for kids, teens and adults. It's great for a unique<br />
day activity or a fun BYO evening.<br />
6 Main St, Madison / 973-520-8480<br />
409 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair / 973-500-3821<br />
1 East Main St, Mendham<br />
mudclaystudio.com<br />
▲ ROSE CITY COLLISION<br />
Full-service, expert auto body and refinishing for<br />
more than 40 years.<br />
291 Main St / 973-377-4037 / rosecitycollisioninc.com<br />
BEAUTY & SPAS<br />
FLIES & HONEY HAIR STUDIO<br />
Haircuts, styling, waxing and more.<br />
21 Central Ave / 973-845-9100 / fliesandhoneyhairstudio.com<br />
HAIR WE ARE<br />
Top styling services at affordable prices.<br />
17 Park Ave / 973-845-2225 / hairwearemadison.com<br />
▲ FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY<br />
With a strong tradition of firsts, FDU leads with innovation. From<br />
industry-immersed programs, including a fully resort-based hotel<br />
management degree, to an exclusive partnership with the Royal<br />
Shakespeare Company, as well as the School of Pharmacy and<br />
Health Sciences, highly rated Silberman College of Business, and<br />
Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, FDU is leading<br />
the way with experience-rich learning.<br />
285 Madison Ave / 973-443-8500 / fdu.edu<br />
KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER<br />
After-school academic enrichment program.<br />
10 Elmer St / 973-937-7001 / kumon.com/madison<br />
▲ MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES & CRAFTS<br />
Share the past, imagine the future. Explore American history with<br />
a focus on the life and stories of 18th- and 19th-century craftsmen<br />
and artisans. Drawing on its rich collection, METC connects<br />
the lives of people and their stories and provides a bridge from<br />
the past to the future.<br />
9 Main St / 973-377-2982 / metc.org<br />
▲ MARC ANTHONY SALON<br />
Located across from the train station, the salon is known for its<br />
warm atmosphere and innovative cutting and coloring techniques.<br />
Offerings include balayage, Brazilian blowouts, European facials,<br />
waxing, nail services, bridal hair, proms and makeup application.<br />
32 Lincoln Pl / 973-377-9306<br />
marcanthonysalonmadisonnj.com<br />
MODERN MEN’S BARBER SHOP<br />
Barber shop.<br />
3 Waverly Pl / 973-520-8688 / modernmensbarbershop.com<br />
▲ PRINCETON SPEECH-LANGUAGE<br />
& LEARNING CENTER<br />
A women-owned comprehensive private practice committed<br />
to excellence in the identification, evaluation and treatment of<br />
speech, language and social communication challenges. The<br />
social communication groups are highly sought after to provide<br />
ability to navigate the often-complex social world of today.<br />
340 Main St, Ste 240 / 609-924-7080 / psllcnj.com<br />
SAINT ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY<br />
University in the Catholic liberal arts tradition.<br />
2 Convent Rd, Morristown / 973-290-4000 / steu.edu<br />
▲ THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE<br />
OF NEW JERSEY<br />
One of the leading Shakespeare theaters in the nation and New<br />
Jersey’s only professional theater company dedicated solely to<br />
Shakespeare’s canon and other classics.<br />
36 Madison Ave / 973-408-5600 / shakespearenj.org<br />
AUTO<br />
MADISON AUTO BODY<br />
Collision center.<br />
14 Kings Rd / 973-377-6746 / madisonautobodynj.com<br />
MADISON CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER<br />
Car wash and detail center.<br />
267 Main St / 973-377-7188<br />
MADISON HONDA<br />
Honda dealer.<br />
280 Main St / 973-822-1602 / madisonhonda.com<br />
MADISON TIRE & AUTO REPAIR<br />
Tire and vehicle maintenance.<br />
285 Main St / 973-377-1915 / madisontire.com<br />
ROSE CITY TRANSMISSION<br />
Auto repair shop.<br />
144 Main St / 973-822-1118<br />
T&J SERVICE CENTER<br />
Auto repair shop.<br />
31 Kings Rd / 973-377-1618<br />
▲ SALVATORE MINARDI SALON<br />
Salvatore Minardi's focus is excellence in hair design, hair color<br />
and product knowledge. Salvatore has devoted more than<br />
45 years to perfection in hair color and design. His signature<br />
approach is centered on his belief that clear communication<br />
between the hair designer and the guest is essential.<br />
8 Park Ave / 973-443-4455 / salvatoreminardisalon.com<br />
SOLA SALONS<br />
Independent beauty professionals in one salon.<br />
306 Main St / 732-588-7779<br />
solasalonstudios.com/locations/madison<br />
STRANDZ SALON<br />
A full beauty experience.<br />
18A Main St / 973-377-2182 / strandz-salon.com<br />
EDUCATION<br />
▲ DREW UNIVERSITY<br />
Drew University is a private liberal arts college comprised of the<br />
College of Liberal Arts, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies<br />
and Drew Theological School. Undergraduates can choose from<br />
▲ ST. VINCENT MARTYR SCHOOL<br />
St. Vincent Martyr School is a Catholic coed school for students<br />
in pre-K to 8th grade. SVMS considers the talents of students,<br />
their stages of cognitive development and their styles of creative<br />
expression to help each child achieve personal success. The school<br />
provides an outstanding academic program in a safe, state-of-theart<br />
facility, supported by a friendly and caring community.<br />
26 Green Village Rd / 973-377-1104 / svmsnj.org<br />
FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
▲ AFFINITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION<br />
Affinity FCU is a full-service financial institution, member-owned and<br />
community-focused, with a mission to nurture your financial wellbeing.<br />
With 20+ branches in the tri-state area, Affinity is the largest<br />
credit union headquartered in the state of New Jersey, proudly ranking<br />
in the top 2% of all credit unions in terms of asset size.<br />
73 Mountainview Blvd, Basking Ridge<br />
800-325-0808 / affinityfcu.com<br />
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BERTOLO & WARSHAW GROUP<br />
Certified public accountants.<br />
21 Cook Ave / 973-301-4600 / bwgroup.com<br />
▲ EGAN WEALTH ADVISORS<br />
Egan Wealth Advisors provides personalized, goals-based wealth<br />
management strategies for individuals, families, business owners<br />
and corporations. The firm, founded 30 years ago, serves more<br />
than 250 families in 15 states.<br />
7 Giralda Farms, Ste 125<br />
800-919-5010 / egan.hightoweradvisors.com<br />
We’ve been told we have the best<br />
▲ MADISON & MAIN ADVISORS<br />
With over 100 years combined experience, the team specializes<br />
in building retirement income plans to help achieve your goals.<br />
Madison and Main works with families and their advisors to<br />
design sophisticated life insurance strategies to transfer your<br />
estate to the next generation in the most tax-efficient manner.<br />
266 Main St / 908-663-1001 / madisonmainadvisors.com<br />
home-cooking and comfort food in town!<br />
STACY RUSSO CPA<br />
Bookkeeping, business consulting and more.<br />
14 Main St / 973-765-9222 / stacyrussocpa.com<br />
WHITEHORN FINANCIAL GROUP<br />
Professional liability insurance and risk management.<br />
29 Main St / 973-564-9330 / whitehornfinancial.com<br />
FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
ADAMS DENTAL<br />
Dental practice.<br />
1 Kings Rd / 973-264-4135 / adamsdentalnj.com<br />
A DANCER'S DEN<br />
Dance classes for adults and children.<br />
300 Main St / 862-334-4582 / adancersden.com<br />
ASCENT MARTIAL ARTS<br />
Martial arts studio.<br />
300 Main St / 973-377-6575 / ascentma.com<br />
BAR METHOD<br />
Barre studio.<br />
14 Kings Rd / 973-410-0550 / barmethod.com<br />
▲ CARTER SMILE<br />
Dr. Christina Carter is unique among her peers by<br />
specializing in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Dr.<br />
Carter and her nurturing, knowledgeable team help equip children<br />
with the tools necessary for good oral hygiene. The office provides<br />
services for all ages and also specializes in special needs.<br />
180 Main St / 973-540-1666 / cartersmilellc.com<br />
CLUB PILATES<br />
Pilates studio.<br />
53 Main St / 973-765-6260 / clubpilates.com<br />
Since 1970 • Lunch / Dinner / Catering / Private Parties<br />
42 Lincoln Place, Madison, NJ 07940<br />
973-377-9515 / romanellis.pizza@gmail.com / romanellispizza.com<br />
Expert Restoration and Refinishing<br />
Hours:<br />
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm<br />
Sat 9am-noon<br />
to pre-crash condition<br />
since 1981<br />
Serving the community for 42 years<br />
National Institute<br />
of Service Excellence<br />
ASE + I-CAR Certified<br />
Lic.#00496A<br />
Peter Daniele, owner and Madison Chamber of Commerce, vice president,<br />
is involved and committed to the town and the people.<br />
973-377-4037 | 291 Main Street, Madison | RoseCityCollisionlnc.com<br />
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CROSSFIT 377<br />
CrossFit gym with fitness and nutrition coaching.<br />
42 Park Ave / 973-377-3377 / crossfit377.com<br />
DAVID BECK DC<br />
Chiropractic services.<br />
20 Waverly Pl / 973-683-1110<br />
THE EYEGLASS SHOPPE<br />
Eye care center.<br />
14 Elmer St / 973-377-7144 / theeyeglassshoppe.us<br />
FITNESS FOR MANKIND<br />
Boutique fitness studio.<br />
125 Park Ave / 973-903-3799 / trainwithffm.com<br />
FOUNDATIONS YOGA AND THERAPY Yoga studio.<br />
30 Cook Plz / 973-377-1238<br />
foundationsyogaandtherapy.com<br />
GAMECHANGER FITNESS MADISON<br />
Personal training.<br />
132 Main St / 973-397-5597 / gamechangerfit.com<br />
HOLLENBACH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC<br />
Family chiropractic practice<br />
250 Main St / 973-236-0400<br />
hollenbachfamilychiropractic.com<br />
ISSHINRYU KARATE OF MADISON<br />
AND BERNARDSVILLE<br />
Martial arts center.<br />
71 Kings Rd / 201-884-4271 / isshinryukarate.net<br />
LH SPA & REJUVENATION<br />
Aesthetics.<br />
10-12 Elmer St / 973-377-2000 / lhspaandrejuvenation.com<br />
Mouthwatering Old World<br />
Northern Italian Cuisine<br />
▲ MADISON AREA YMCA<br />
For more than 150 years, the Madison Area YMCA has been<br />
building a healthier, stronger community for children and adults<br />
through neighborhood events and state-of-the-art facilities. Staff<br />
members work to assure the services are available for everyone.<br />
111 Kings Rd / 973-822-9622 / madisonareaymca.org<br />
MADISON EYES<br />
Eye care services.<br />
311 Main St / 973-377-1060 / madisoneyesnj.com<br />
MADISON MEDICAL & SPORTS<br />
REHABILITATION CENTER<br />
Athletic recovery.<br />
345 Main St / 973-377-6700 / madisonmedicalnj.com<br />
THE MAX CHALLENGE OF MADISON<br />
Fitness classes, nutrition counseling and accountability.<br />
35 Main St / 973-453-0781 / themaxchallenge.com<br />
MIND YOUR BODY STUDIOS<br />
Fitness center with dance and strength training.<br />
4 Park Ave / 973-966-0300 / mybmadison.com<br />
MORRIS ELITE SOCCER CLUB, INC.<br />
Soccer club.<br />
332 Main St / 973-452-8720 / morriselitesoccer.com<br />
PELVIC HEALTH<br />
Boutique physical therapy healing center.<br />
78 Main St / 908-443-9880 / pelvichealthnj.com<br />
PRECISION FITNESS<br />
Personal training.<br />
10 Lorraine Rd / 201-919-5739 / precisionfitness-nj.com<br />
PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY & TRAINING<br />
Physical therapy and training.<br />
111 Kings Rd / 973-270-7417<br />
professionalptandtraining.com<br />
ROSE CITY STRENGTH<br />
Personal training with a focus on strength.<br />
29 Main St / 973-985-5405 / rosecitystrength.com<br />
SALUTOGENESIS CHIROPRACTIC<br />
Chiropractic center.<br />
135 Main St / 862-258-1264<br />
salutogenesischiropractic.com<br />
SANTOSHA YOGA STUDIO<br />
Yoga studio specializing in Iyengar.<br />
2 Green Village Rd, Ste 300 / 732-261-3159<br />
santoshayogastudionj.com<br />
CHEF OWNED AND FAMILY OPERATED<br />
BYOB and we will take care of the rest!<br />
33 Main Street, Madison, NJ • 973-377-3800 • ilgoccinoristorante.com<br />
SPORTSCARE PHYSICAL THERAPY<br />
Sports physical therapy.<br />
6 Main St / 973-966-5580 / sportscare1.com<br />
STUDIO ALLEGRO SCHOOL OF BALLET<br />
Ballet school.<br />
300 Main St / 973-301-0100 / studioallegro.net<br />
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A Madison Landmark<br />
SINCE 1991<br />
WAXING THE CITY<br />
Waxing services.<br />
25 Main St / 973-845-9700 / waxingthecity.com<br />
HOME DESIGN<br />
CLOSETS TO ADORE<br />
Custom closets.<br />
3 Knollwood Ave / 973-355-7848 / closetstoadore.com<br />
CRAMERS CARPET ONE<br />
Carpet, flooring and window treatments.<br />
73 Main St / 862-204-7330 / cramerscarpetonemadison.com<br />
C. TOTO & SONS<br />
Restoration and remodeling contractor.<br />
32 Edgewood Rd / 973-377-1990 / ctoto.com<br />
FRANK WEBB HOME<br />
Home remodeling or starting from scratch.<br />
121 Kings Rd / 973-805-4882 / frankwebb.com<br />
GREEN HOUSE SOLAR<br />
Home solar design.<br />
192 Main St / 973-986-2844 / greenhouse.solar<br />
HANSEN’S CABINET SHOP<br />
Custom cabinets.<br />
42 Park Ave / 973-377-2444<br />
JENSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY<br />
Construction, alterations and additions.<br />
41 Roosevelt Blvd, Florham Park / 973-377-1000<br />
FRESH<br />
PASTA<br />
FRESH<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
Welcome to the<br />
FIREHOUSE<br />
Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria<br />
Italian dishes made<br />
“from scratch.”<br />
OWNERS Amanda and Joe Peluso welcome you to their home<br />
15 Central Avenue, Madison | 973-765-0565 | nickysfirehouse.com<br />
▲ J&M HOME AND GARDEN<br />
For over 40 years, J&M has flourished into a thriving familyowned<br />
and -operated enterprise. Offering the freshest blooms<br />
and most vibrant accents, the showroom and service selections<br />
have expanded to include seasonal and greenhouse, nursery,<br />
landscape, floral and event, clothing and accessories, and home<br />
furnishings.<br />
201 Main St / 973-377-4740 / jmhg.com<br />
JULES DUFFY DESIGNS<br />
Interior design firm.<br />
20 Waverly Pl / 973-845-2810 / julesduffy.com<br />
MADISON DOOR<br />
Custom windows and doors.<br />
297 Main St / 973-822-1693 / madisondoor.com<br />
MCCORMACK CONTRACTING COMPANY<br />
Home alterations, bathroom remodels and more.<br />
39 Main St / 973-360-1900<br />
mccormackcontractinginc.com<br />
▲ METROPOLITAN WINDOW FASHIONS<br />
Metropolitan Window Fashions offers free in-home decorating service<br />
for custom draperies, motorized shades, Hunter Douglas blinds<br />
and shutters, fabric, wallpaper and reupholstery. Family owned since<br />
1934. Also owners of Reupholstery & Restoration and Fabricland.<br />
Madison, Livingston, Green Brook, Paramus,<br />
Lebanon / 877-722-1100 / windowfashions.com<br />
MONK'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
Full-service home improvement company.<br />
1095 Mount Kemble Ave, Morristown<br />
973-975-4451 / monkshomeimprovements.com<br />
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NICK’S FLOOR COVERING/<br />
ROSE CITY HARDWOOD FLOORS<br />
4 Lincoln Pl / 973-966-7800 / nicksfloorcovering.com<br />
REUPHOLSTERY & RESTORATION<br />
Custom furniture reupholstery, repair and refinishing.<br />
2 Central Ave / 973-822-0190 / reuph.com<br />
THE SLIPCOVER LADY<br />
Slipcovers, reupholstery and window treatments.<br />
13 Park Ave / 908-425-3017 / slipcoverladyus.com<br />
STONINGTON CABINETRY & DESIGNS<br />
Custom cabinetry and design and installation.<br />
25 Waverly Pl / 973-845-2667 / stoningtoncabinetry.com<br />
H E R I T A G E<br />
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▲ THISTLE DESIGN<br />
Coming soon to Home Sweet Home. Thistle Design is closet design<br />
reimagined. It is full-service, and design to organizational assistance<br />
is available throughout the process. Anything you can think of from<br />
virtual renderings to professionally installed custom cabinetry.<br />
27 Main St / designbythistle.com<br />
42 Main Street . Madison, NJ<br />
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“I’ve always wanted to<br />
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▲ U.S. KITCHENS & BATHS<br />
U.S. Kitchens & Baths is a fourth-generation family-owned<br />
and -operated business that designs and remodels exceptional<br />
kitchens and bathrooms. It carries multiple cabinet brands for all<br />
styles and budgets.<br />
319 State Rte 10 E, East Hanover / 973-386-5500<br />
us-kitchens.com<br />
MEMORIAL & FUNERAL HOMES<br />
BURROUGHS, KOHR & DANGLER FUNERAL HOME<br />
Complete care before, during and after the funeral.<br />
106 Main St / 973-377-3232 / danglerfuneralhomes.com<br />
In Mendham &<br />
Montclair too!<br />
▲ MADISON MEMORIAL HOME<br />
From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll notice this<br />
beautiful facility is not your average funeral home. Madison<br />
Memorial Home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a<br />
staff that is friendly, professional and compassionate. Generations<br />
of families have placed their trust in Madison Memorial Home.<br />
159 Main St / 973-377-2735 / madisonmemorialhome.com<br />
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▲ THURSDAY MORNING CLUB<br />
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organization formed in 1896 and still actively supporting the<br />
people of the Madison area. Need before- and/or after-school<br />
child care? TMC’s NJ state-licensed BASCC program also serves<br />
the three Madison elementary schools.<br />
25 Cook Ave / 973-377-0244 / thursdaymorningclub.org<br />
PETS<br />
K9 RESORTS Pet day care and luxury hotel.<br />
22 Prospect St / 973-756-3717 / k9resorts.com/madison<br />
MADISON ANIMAL HOSPITAL Veterinary facility.<br />
262 Main St / 973-377-1515 / vcahospitals.com/madison<br />
MADISON PET SHOP<br />
26 Main St / 973-377-2660 / madisonpetnj.com<br />
▲ KORN DOGS<br />
We offer dog playdates for residents of Madison, Chatham,<br />
Florham Park and Morristown. We pick up and drop off all<br />
dogs. From home to our turfed location. Korn Dogs takes<br />
pictures, videos and boomerangs.<br />
Madison / 973-727-0975 / korndogsnj.com<br />
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▲ MOSAIC ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER<br />
AT ST. HUBERT’S<br />
Mosaic Animal Health Center at St. Hubert’s provides a new<br />
kind of care through whole-health treatment outcomes and a<br />
commitment to animal welfare. The veterinarians not only focus<br />
on your pet’s physical health, they also care about your pet’s<br />
happiness, well-being and relationship with you.<br />
575 Woodland Ave / 973-954-5919 / mosaicatsthuberts.com<br />
▲ MORRIS ANIMAL INN<br />
Morris Animal Inn, located in Morristown, Montville and soon Warren,<br />
is the most luxurious pet resort surrounded by lush countryside<br />
and offering customized feline and canine enrichment programs.<br />
Services include grooming, training, day care and lodging.<br />
120 Sand Spring Rd, Morristown / 973-241-7412<br />
117 Boonton Ave, Montville / 973-846-9170<br />
75 Stirling Rd, Warren (coming soon) / 973-846-9599<br />
morrisanimalinn.com<br />
WELL BRED PREMIUM PET PRODUCTS<br />
Pet store. 235 Main St / 973-377-1651 / wellbredonline.com<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO<br />
AWAKENED FILMS Full range, video production services.<br />
324 Main St / 908-367-5534 / awakenedfilms.com<br />
COUNTRYSIDE STUDIOS<br />
Portrait studio.<br />
34 Central Ave / 973-377-5750 / countrysidestudios.com<br />
▲ DEAN MICHAELS STUDIO<br />
NJ’s premier photography and cinematography studio for more<br />
than 35 years. A family-owned studio, Dean Michaels takes great<br />
pride in stunning wedding portraiture, candid and photojournalist<br />
photos, and captivating video.<br />
2 Elmer St / 973-377-0761 / deanmichaelstudio.com<br />
MADISON WEDDING STUDIO<br />
Wedding photography.<br />
347-556-2851 / madisonweddingstudio.com<br />
SHOPPING<br />
▲ ALFRED’S SPORTS SHOP<br />
Over 50 years and one of the oldest privately owned sports<br />
goods shop in New Jersey, supplying hard goods and apparel and<br />
personalized websites for teams, schools and organizations.<br />
32 Main St /973-377-0051 / alfredssportsshop.com<br />
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BRITISH HOME EMPORIUM<br />
Interior design, furniture and home decor.<br />
91 Main St / 973-443-0303 / britishhomeemporium.com<br />
BUNKYBEE Graphic apparel, gifts and accessories.<br />
etsy.com/shop/bunkybee<br />
CAMBRIDGE STREET PAPERS Stationery and gifts.<br />
7 Waverly Pl / 973-593-0073 / cambridge-street.com<br />
CELTIC GOLF<br />
Golf club repair, re-gripping, golf lessons and coaching.<br />
19 Central Ave / 201-486-0113 / celticgolfnj.com<br />
THE CHATHAM BOOKSELLER<br />
Hard-to-find, out-of-print, used and rare books.<br />
8 Green Village Rd / 973-822-1361 / chathambookseller.com<br />
THE COBBLER SHOP Shoe repair.<br />
24 Waverly Pl / 973-514-1099<br />
▲ MADISON PHOTOPLUS<br />
Morris County’s only source for preserving your memories as<br />
well as all the latest camera and video gear. Restorations, transfers,<br />
enlargements, frames, camera, lenses, accessories<br />
—both new and used. Specializes in rentals, trade-ins, classes,<br />
holiday cards, and much more.<br />
40 Main St / 973-966-2900 / madisonphoto.com<br />
▲ NEW LEAF CONSIGNMENT<br />
A one-of-a-kind consignment shop in its 30th year of<br />
standing by the mission to promote and enhance<br />
sustainability. Secondhand items at the best prices.<br />
Offering a personal stylist (#getstephanized).<br />
16 Park Ave / 973-377-2422 / newleafconsignment.com<br />
▲ FEDKO JEWELRY<br />
Fedko Jewelry specializes in custom-made jewelry, works from A to<br />
Z, ensuring that every step of the process maintains perfect quality.<br />
Any order will be executed on time and at the highest level. Jewelry<br />
to suit every budget, occasion and taste. Custom-made jewelry,<br />
jewelry repair, watch battery replacement done on premises.<br />
14 Elmer St / 973-295-6157 / artefj.com<br />
WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS.<br />
THEY SUCCEED.<br />
GARDEN STATE NEWS VILLAGE SMOKE SHOP<br />
Tobacco shop. / 43 Main St / 973-660-9600<br />
GERLACH’S JEWELERS Jewelry sales and repairs.<br />
61 Main St / 973-377-0767 / gerlachsjewelers.com<br />
HAT SHOP MADISON “A hat for every head.”<br />
18B Main St / 973-443-4287 / hatshopnj.com<br />
HEALTHY ITALIA Culinary school, retail, prepared foods.<br />
53 Main St / 973-966-5200 / healthy-italia.com<br />
▲ HOME SWEET HOME<br />
Specializing in custom-sprayed kitchens, cabinetry and furniture,<br />
Home Sweet Home prides itself in listening to the customer's<br />
needs. Home Sweet Home now offers custom-made furniture.<br />
27 Main St / 973-635-6377 / homesweethomenj.net<br />
INDEPENDENT THRIFT SHOP<br />
Apparel, home goods and more. 39 Kings Rd / 973-377-2450<br />
JAEGER LUMBER Lumber and building products.<br />
133 Main St / 973-377-1000 / jaegerlumber.com<br />
KIDS’ CONSIGNMENTS Apparel, books and more.<br />
34 Lincoln Pl / 973-822-3777<br />
madisonkidsconsignments.wordpress.com<br />
For over 30 years,<br />
we have been providing<br />
expert services for<br />
Speech-Language and<br />
Social Skills.<br />
Call our Madison Office<br />
today to set-up a<br />
consultation<br />
(609) 924-7080<br />
Visit our website for<br />
more information on<br />
our services<br />
PSLLCNJ.com<br />
LACROSSE UNLIMITED<br />
Lacrosse gear (men, women and children).<br />
40 Main St / 973-377-1770 / lacrosseunlimited.com<br />
THE MADISON PHARMACY<br />
Family-owned, independent pharmacy since 1988.<br />
66 Main St / 973-377-0075 / madisonpharmacy.com<br />
MADISON VACUUM<br />
A showroom allows customers to demo new vacuums.<br />
81 Main St / 973-360-1200 / livingstonvacuum.com<br />
340 Main Street, Suite 240 Madison, NJ<br />
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NATURE OF READING BOOKSHOP<br />
Environmental book store.<br />
22 Main St / 973-996-4700 / thenatureofreading.com<br />
ONCE & AGAIN CONSIGNMENT<br />
Quality merchandise and personal service.<br />
52 Main St / 973-360-9600 / shoponceagain.com<br />
When they’re here,<br />
they’re family.<br />
MorrisAnimalInn.com<br />
Morristown Montville Warren<br />
(coming soon)<br />
▲ THE PINK PEAR<br />
Quaint gifts and accessories boutique. Carefully<br />
curated collection of home goods, accessories,<br />
sleepwear and items for baby.<br />
42 Main St / 973-437-2132 / shopthepinkpear.com<br />
PRIMA Men’s clothing, tuxedos.<br />
44 Main St / 973-377-9256 / primamadison.com<br />
SAN FRANCISCO MERCANTILE<br />
Clothing boutique. 4 Green Village Rd / 973-377-5513<br />
THE SNOOKI SHOP Women’s boutique.<br />
32 Main St / 973-377-2527 / thesnookishop.com<br />
SPROUTS CONSIGNMENT SHOP<br />
Childrenswear and maternity. 322 Main St / 973-377-0105<br />
sproutsconsignmentshop.com<br />
STAPLES Office supplies and services.<br />
300 Main St / 973-236-0800 / staples.com<br />
STEWART-MORRIS AWARDS, GIFTS & FLAGS<br />
Trophy and gift shop.<br />
71 Kings Rd / 973-822-2777 / stewart-morris.com<br />
STITCH BOUTIQUE Women’s clothing.<br />
12 Waverly Pl / 973-295-6950 / shopstitchnj.com<br />
SHARING THE PAST,<br />
IMAGINING THE FUTURE<br />
Explore New Jersey history through the stories<br />
of early craftspeople and artisans<br />
▲ SUBURBAN SHOP SHOES<br />
Since 1947, family owned and operated specializing in the expert<br />
fitting of name-brand footwear for the entire family.<br />
5 Waverly Pl / 973-377-2115 / suburbanshoes.com<br />
SUGAR RUSH Candy and gift boutique.<br />
10 Waverly Pl / 973-845-2390 / sugarrushnj.com<br />
THE SUNROOM Vintage goods, unique gifts.<br />
21 Kings Rd / 973-434-0453 / thesunroomnj.com<br />
TONS OF TOYS Toys and children’s gifts.<br />
64 Main St / 973-507-9774 / tonsoftoys.com<br />
TOWN & COUNTRY FRAMER<br />
Custom frames and antiques. 6 Park Ave / 973-377-7586<br />
VAN RYZIN DESIGN Handcrafted clothing, accessories.<br />
etsy.com/market/van_ryzin_design<br />
WAVERLY TV Home entertainment.<br />
15 Waverly Pl / 973-377-1333 / waverlytv.com<br />
Dynamic exhibits, kids programs, and museum tours<br />
in the heart of downtown Madison, New Jersey<br />
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 4pm; Sunday: 12pm – 5pm<br />
9 Main Street, Madison, NJ – 973-377-2982<br />
34 Experience MADISON 2024<br />
www.metc.org<br />
▲ WILDFLOWERS BOUTIQUE<br />
Wildflowers Boutique cherishes childhood and heirloom-quality
infant and children’s apparel, baby essentials and gifts with a<br />
lovingly curated collection that reflects the joy, innocence and<br />
wonder of childhood. It will transport you to a simpler time.<br />
60 Main St / 973-978-5604 / wildflowersboutiquenj.com<br />
WIRELESS ZONE Cell phone, repair and mobile service.<br />
11 Park Ave / 973-593-9199 / shop.wirelesszone.com<br />
WISH BOUTIQUE Clothing, jewelry, accessories and more.<br />
36 Main St / 973-520-8090 / instagram.com/wish_madison<br />
TECH<br />
PC PROBLEMS Computer and network service.<br />
50 Main St / 973-377-7711 / pcproblems.com<br />
TRAVEL<br />
AVENUE TRAVEL Full-service travel agency.<br />
62 Main St / 973-325-2345 / avetravelgroup.com<br />
UNITRAVCO TRAVEL Group and independent travel.<br />
12 Park Ave / 973-822-9222<br />
DINING<br />
DIRECTORY<br />
54 MAIN BAR AND GRILLE<br />
Casual restaurant and bar.<br />
54 Main St / 973-966-0252 / 54mainst.net<br />
BABA’S BAKERY & CAFÉ<br />
Neighborhood bakery.<br />
39 Kings Rd / 973-593-2066<br />
BAGEL CHATEAU<br />
Breakfast, lunch and brunch.<br />
45 Main St / 973-301-9888<br />
BILADI GRILL<br />
Mediterranean cuisine.<br />
77 Main St / 973-966-8735 / biladigrill.com<br />
BLUE WAZABI<br />
Chinese cuisine and sushi.<br />
20 Waverly Pl / 973-845-2086 / bluewazabi.com<br />
BOTTLE HILL TAVERN<br />
Casual restaurant and bar.<br />
13 Waverly Pl / 973-949-6060 / thebottlehilltavern.com<br />
BURGER KING<br />
Burgers, fries and more.<br />
317 Main St / 973-738-4263 / bk.com<br />
BUTTER & JAM / PICO & GUAC<br />
Dual-concept with comfort food and Mexican fare.<br />
30 Cook Plaza 973-261-9213 / butterandjamcafe.com<br />
973-261-9546 / picoandguac.com<br />
C&J’S DELI<br />
Breakfast and lunch daily.<br />
10 Park Ave / 973-377-7495<br />
CARVEL<br />
Classic for ice cream and cakes.<br />
51 Main St / 973-966-0104 / carvel.com<br />
CHEF LORYN’S<br />
Breakfast, lunch and to-go dinners.<br />
250 Main St / 973-520-8703 / chefloryns.com<br />
CHIPOTLE Mexican burritos and bowls.<br />
6 Main St / 973-264-1040 / chipotle.com<br />
CROWLEY CUPCAKES Custom baked goods.<br />
7 Waverly Pl / 973-377-4422 / crowleycupcakes.com<br />
DAO MADISON Chinese cuisine.<br />
258 Main St / 973-313-8558 / daomadison.com<br />
DELIKOSITAS Traditional Colombian cooking.<br />
42 Main St / 973-295-6498 / delikositas.com<br />
About<br />
St. Vincent<br />
Martyr School in Madison, NJ<br />
is a co-ed Catholic school offering<br />
education to students in preschool<br />
through Grade 8. SVMS has been the<br />
school of choice for families seeking an<br />
academically-challenging, faith-based<br />
education since 1848.<br />
Mission<br />
Recognizing God’s importance in the<br />
education process, caring teachers provide<br />
a nurturing environment where each<br />
individual is respected, loved, and<br />
challenged to achieve his/her potential.<br />
Contact<br />
www.svmsnj.org<br />
26 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ<br />
(973) 377-1104<br />
ST. VINCENT MARTYR<br />
SCHOOL<br />
PreK - 8th Grade<br />
Excellence in<br />
Education<br />
2022 Cognia School of Distinction<br />
Why Choose Us?<br />
Strong Academics<br />
Modern Facility & Technology<br />
Dedicated Faculty<br />
Social Emotional Learning<br />
Key Facts<br />
Madison community for 22 years.<br />
Please welcome two additions to our hair design team -<br />
Vanessa and Grace. They have lower Nouveau Pricing for<br />
haircut, color and styling. Please stop by our salon to say<br />
hello or make an appointment for the services of you choice.<br />
The only school in NJ awarded the<br />
Nurturing Environment<br />
Friendly Community<br />
Exceeds national averages on tests<br />
PK Student/Teacher Ratio 15:1 + aide<br />
K-8 Student/Teacher Ratio 20:1<br />
96% accepted into 1st-choice high school<br />
$8 million in scholarships for<br />
high school since 2017<br />
Apply Today!<br />
“CREATING TODAY’S BEAUTY”<br />
We are proud to be serving the<br />
Tuesday-Saturday<br />
On-line Booking Available<br />
973-443-4455<br />
salvatoreminardisalon.com<br />
8 PARK AVENUE, MADISON, NJ<br />
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DELICE MACARONS Macarons and baked goods.<br />
82 Main St / 973-671-0844 / delicemacarons.com<br />
DOMINO’S Pizza with all the toppings.<br />
8 Park Ave / 973-593-0070 / dominos.com<br />
DUNKIN’ Donuts, coffee and more.<br />
227 Main St / 973-377-9688 / dunkindonuts.com<br />
▲ ENCORE SPEAKEASY<br />
The bartenders offer a collection of inventive cocktails, a<br />
curated wine list and a seasonally inspired menu. Coupled with a<br />
cozy, eclectic ambiance carefully designed to welcome you into<br />
Northern New Jersey’s most unique cocktail experience. Located<br />
below Shanghai Jazz, the top-100 Jazz Club.<br />
24 Main St / 973-822-2899 / encorespeakeasy.com<br />
FIVE GUYS<br />
Burgers and more.<br />
233 Main St / 973-845-4295 / fiveguys.com<br />
FORMAGGIO’S PIZZERIA<br />
Real, authentic, Brooklyn-style Italian cuisine.<br />
36 Main St / 973-377-7161 / formaggiospizzerianj.com<br />
▲ FIREHOUSE PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT<br />
A landmark established in 1991, the Firehouse is a full-service Italian<br />
restaurant and pizzeria serving from-scratch dishes.<br />
15 Central Ave / 973-765-0565 / nickysfirehouse.com<br />
GARY'S WINE & MARKETPLACE<br />
Wine and specialty food store<br />
121 Main St / 973-822-0200 / garyswine.com<br />
GRILLERA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE<br />
Mediterranean fare. 91 Park Ave / 973-301-2080 / grillera.com<br />
HARTLEY RESTAURANT<br />
New restaurant in the former Madison Market space.<br />
17 Greenwood Ave / instagram.com/hartleyrestaurant<br />
HARVEST BISTRO Creative sandwiches and salads.<br />
50 1/2 Main St / 973-822-3644 / harvestbistronj.com<br />
HAVA G’DAY CAFÉ Coffee shop.<br />
Kings Rd (Madison Train Station) / 201-650-1124<br />
HEALTHY ITALIA Italian specialty foods, cooking classes.<br />
53 Main St / 973-966-5200 / healthy-italia.com<br />
THE HIDDEN CHICKPEA<br />
Healthy, plant-based, fast-casual restaurant.<br />
143 Main St / 973-295-6938 / thehiddenchickpea.com<br />
▲ IL GOCCINO RISTORANTE Chef-owned and<br />
family-operated Italian BYOB in the heart of Madison. The<br />
restaurant offers northern Italian cuisine aimed at satisfying the<br />
palates of customers accompanied by friendly service.<br />
33 Main St / 973-377-3800 / ilgoccinoristorante.com<br />
IL MONDO VECCHIO Chef Cetrulo’s upscale Italian.<br />
72 Main St / 973-301-0024 / ilmondovecchio.com<br />
INDIAN KITCHEN & GRILL Authentic Indian cuisine.<br />
300 Main St / 973-660-9100 / indiankitchengrillnj.com<br />
ITALIAN VILLAGE Pizza, subs and salads.<br />
300 Main St / 973-822-3344 / ivpizza.com<br />
JUNGLE JUICE Fresh juices and smoothies.<br />
67 Main St / 973-845-6222 / junglejuicenj.com<br />
KRUST KITCHEN Pizzas, salads and sandwiches.<br />
7 Cross St / 908-525-7878 / krustkitchen.com<br />
L’ALLEGRIA Fine Italian cuisine.<br />
11 Prospect St / 973-377-6808 / lallegria.com<br />
LA ROSA CHICKEN & GRILL Comfort food.<br />
306 Main St / 973-360-1888 / larosachicken.com<br />
MADISON BAGEL CAFÉ Breakfast and lunch.<br />
23 Waverly Pl / 973-845-6008 / madisonbagelcafe.com<br />
MADISON CHEESE SHOPPE<br />
Cheese boards, gift baskets and more.<br />
36 Main St / 973-307-9366 / summitcheese.com/locations<br />
MADISON WOK Chinese specialties.<br />
300 Main St / 973-822-2595 / madisonwok.com<br />
MAIN STREET SUBMARINES Sandwiches, soups, salads.<br />
187 Main St / 973-966-0876 / mainstreetsubmarines.com<br />
MAIN STREET WINE CELLARS Wine, spirits and more.<br />
300 Main St / 973-408-8383 / mainstreetwinecellars.com<br />
MCCOOLS Old-fashioned ice cream parlor.<br />
26 Main St / 973-301-0303 / mccoolsicecream.net<br />
NAHM Thai and French cuisine.<br />
41 Main St / 973-520-8579 / nahmmadison.com<br />
NAUTILUS DINER Classic diner menu.<br />
97 Main St / 973-377-8484 / nautilusdinermadison.com<br />
NOON TEA CREPERIE Crepe-inspired cakes, plus teas.<br />
57 Main St / 973-520-8049 / noonteacreperie.com<br />
OSTERIA TREVI Fine Italian cuisine.<br />
4 Park Ave / 973-845-9800 / osteriatrevinj.com<br />
PALM THAI Thai cuisine.<br />
75 Main St / 973-845-2963 / palmthainj.com<br />
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▲ PROSPECT TAVERN Famous for its delicious all-<br />
American fare. The 60-foot bar and outdoor patio make it the<br />
perfect place for your favorite pint. Enjoy a fireside meal or a<br />
cocktail on the patio, our friendly staff is sure to please.<br />
14 Prospect St / 973-295-6255 / theprospecttavern.com
▲ ROMANELLI’S PIZZA & ITALIAN EATERY<br />
A staple in Madison for more than 50 years. Serving the community<br />
is what the staff loves to do!<br />
42 Lincoln Pl / 973-377-9515 / romanellispizza.com<br />
THE ROSECOURT BREWERY<br />
Brand-new brewery.<br />
3 Central Ave / instagram.com/therosecourtbrewery<br />
SEYMOUR’S FOOD TRUCK<br />
Burgers and more<br />
326 Main St / 973-922-1705 / seymourstruck.com<br />
AT A FRACTION<br />
OF THEIR<br />
RETAIL COST!<br />
A ONE-OF-A-KIND<br />
CONSIGNMENT SHOP<br />
IN ITS 30TH YEAR OF<br />
STANDING BY THE<br />
MISSION TO PROMOTE<br />
AND ENHANCE<br />
SUSTAINABILITY.<br />
SECONDHAND ITEMS<br />
AT THE BEST PRICES.<br />
OFFERING A<br />
PERSONAL STYLIST<br />
(#GETSTEPHANIZED).<br />
▲ SHANGHAI JAZZ RESTAURANT & BAR<br />
Shanghai Jazz’s team of professionals are driven by a passion to<br />
bring good people together with world-class live music, great<br />
food and gracious hospitality to create a fun dining experience.<br />
24 Main St / 973-822-2899 / shanghaijazz.com<br />
STARBUCKS<br />
Coffee, pastries and more.<br />
300 Main St / 973-410-0244 / starbucks.com<br />
SUGARLIPS DONUTS<br />
145 Main St / 973-879-3780 / sugarlipsdonuts.com<br />
SUNDAY MOTOR CO.<br />
Coffee, sandwiches and salads.<br />
27 Kings Rd / 973-261-9161 / sundaymotorco.com<br />
16 Park Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 | 973-377-2422 | newleafconsignment.com<br />
▲ TINO’S ARTISAN PIZZA CO.<br />
Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. serves all-natural Italian food using<br />
high-quality ingredients that are sustainable, local and organic<br />
whenever possible.<br />
6 Main St / 973-845-6330 / nojunkpizza.com<br />
TONY BOY’S SANDWICH HOUSE<br />
Sandwiches, cheesesteaks and chopped salads.<br />
90 Park Ave / 973-434-9304 / tonyboysmadison.com<br />
WAVERLY RESTAURANT<br />
Luncheonette-style home cooking.<br />
14 Waverly Pl / 973-377-6630<br />
YUKI HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT<br />
Sushi, sashimi and hibachi.<br />
300 Main St / 973-593-8313 / yukihanamadison.com<br />
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FALL/WINTER<br />
2024-2025 EVENTS<br />
MUSIC, ART, HOLIDAY FUN AND MORE<br />
Saturdays thru Dec 14<br />
9 am-2 pm, Prospect Street Parking<br />
Lot (corner of Prospect Street and<br />
Kings Road)<br />
• Madison Farm &<br />
Artisan Market<br />
Enjoy this great shopping experience.<br />
Local farm and craft vendors, community<br />
groups, children’s activities, and live<br />
music weekly.<br />
Sat, Oct 5 / 10 am-5 pm<br />
• Bottle Hill Day<br />
This year marks the 49th anniversary of<br />
this signature Madison event. This event<br />
has continued to grow every year since<br />
it was first established in 1974 by Mayor<br />
Elizabeth Baumgartner. Your participation<br />
is key to the continued success of<br />
this event. The DDC’s objective is to<br />
promote economic growth and business<br />
development so that Madison’s beautiful<br />
downtown continues to thrive. Bottle<br />
Hill Day was created in 1974 to promote<br />
the business district. The name originated<br />
from Madison’s original establishment<br />
in 1715 of the village called Bottle Hill.<br />
Over the years, it has grown, evolving<br />
into a family-centric entertainment and<br />
community celebration, which draws between<br />
10,000 and 20,000 people to the<br />
heart of Madison every fall. This event is<br />
free and open to the public.<br />
Fri, Oct 25 / 5-8 pm<br />
• Pumpkin Illumination<br />
and Trunk or Treat<br />
Madison Downtown<br />
Development Commission/<br />
Borough of Madison<br />
This event is presented by the Madison<br />
Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Everyone is<br />
invited to decorate the trunk of your car<br />
for Halloween trick-or-treaters to have<br />
fun! All cars should plan to bring candy<br />
for a sizable crowd of trick-or-treaters.<br />
Prizes are awarded to the top three cars/<br />
trucks entered. Remember to bring your<br />
carved jack-o’-lanterns for the Pumpkin<br />
Illumination.<br />
Fri, Nov 29 / 5:30 pm<br />
• Madison Christmas<br />
Parade and Tree Lighting<br />
For over 40 years, the Madison Christmas<br />
Committee, led by the Toto family,<br />
has been bringing Christmas to Madison.<br />
This includes not only the annual Christmas<br />
Parade held every year on the Friday<br />
after Thanksgiving but also the holiday<br />
displays that line Kings Road, including<br />
Santa’s Village. The Waverly Place Christmas<br />
tree will be lit immediately following<br />
the parade.<br />
Sat, Nov 30<br />
Dec 7, 14 & 21 / 12-3 pm<br />
• Secret Santa Holiday<br />
Giveaway<br />
Shop in Madison on four consecutive<br />
Saturdays and you may be randomly<br />
approached by a "Secret Santa" and<br />
awarded a Madison Gift Check in the<br />
amount of $25, $50 or $100. One gift<br />
check for each denomination will be<br />
handed out to lucky winners each Saturday.<br />
The more you shop, the greater<br />
your chances to win.<br />
Fri, Nov 29 / 11 am-6 pm<br />
Sat, Nov 30 / 1-5:30 pm<br />
• Holiday Arts Festival<br />
The Madison Arts & Culture Alliance<br />
(MACA), the Madison Downtown Development<br />
Commission and the Madison<br />
Chamber of Commerce will present<br />
the 17th annual Madison Holiday Arts<br />
Festival. Musicians, dancers, and visual<br />
and spoken-word artists will be featured<br />
throughout the Borough of Madison.<br />
This event is free and open to the public.<br />
Saturdays, Nov 30-Dec 21<br />
12-3 pm<br />
• Downtown Holiday<br />
Entertainment<br />
In coordination with the Madison Arts<br />
& Culture Alliance and Madison director<br />
of Arts & Events John Pietrowski, free<br />
holiday entertainment will be provided in<br />
Madison’s Historic Downtown.<br />
Sun, Dec 29<br />
5 pm, Madison Train Station<br />
• Madison Menorah<br />
Lighting<br />
Celebrate the start of the<br />
Festival of Lights with the community.<br />
Madison Chamber of Commerce<br />
Sat, Oct 5<br />
• Madison Car Show<br />
The Madison Car Show, which is produced by the Chamber and<br />
PBA Local 92, is one of the premier local car show events in New<br />
Jersey. It features many vehicle categories, including hot rods,<br />
trucks, customs, antiques, classics and street machines. Held on the<br />
first Saturday in October, the annual Madison Car Show will attract<br />
more than 100 superior vehicles and hundreds of spectators. The<br />
car show is held in conjunction with and adjacent to Bottle Hill Day,<br />
Madison’s annual street fair and town-wide celebration.<br />
Oct 16-Nov 1<br />
• Scarecrows on Waverly<br />
Enjoy family-friendly scarecrows decorated by Chamber-member<br />
businesses and organizations. All are visible from the sidewalks.<br />
Sat, Oct 26<br />
• Halloween Parade and Magic Show<br />
The Chamber Halloween Parade and Magic Show is an annual<br />
community event that invites children and their parents to stroll<br />
down the center of Main Street in costume. A professional magician<br />
provides entertainment for all from a stage in the center of Waverly<br />
Place. Stores and businesses welcome trick-or-treating through<br />
the business district. The event draws hundreds of consumers and<br />
families from Madison and beyond to enjoy a day of spooky treats.<br />
Fri, Nov 29<br />
• Search for Rosie the Rose City Reindeer<br />
Children are invited to participate in a month-long search to find<br />
Rosie the Rose City Reindeer during the holiday season. Find Rosie<br />
at participating businesses or on their website and enter to win<br />
prizes. On Dec 16 at 4 pm, see the Rosie the Rose City Reindeer Live<br />
Facebook winner.<br />
Holiday Season<br />
• Holiday Window<br />
Painting Program<br />
Enjoy festive holiday windows<br />
downtown created and painted by the<br />
Madison High School art students.<br />
Sat, Feb 8, 2025<br />
• Rose City Chocolate Walk<br />
Mon, Feb 24 / The Madison Hotel<br />
• Taste of Madison<br />
An annual fine food and drink tasting extravaganza,<br />
and a platform that directly supports local charities, business<br />
development, and civil improvements in Madison.<br />
Sat, April 12 / 11 am-12:30 pm<br />
• Easter Fun Fest<br />
The Chamber’s longtime Easter Fun Fest event hosts children and<br />
their parents in the business district to visit with the roaming Easter<br />
Bunny and to win special prizes donated by local businesses. One of<br />
the best attended Chamber events, Easter Fun Fest draws hundreds<br />
of consumers from near and far. Participation is free for all families.<br />
Thur, May 8 / 5:30-8 pm<br />
• Ladies Night<br />
Ladies Night in Madison is an annual event held every May. All are<br />
invited to enjoy an evening out shopping and dining downtown.<br />
Chamber businesses offer special in-store events, demonstrations<br />
or special savings. The first 100 ladies to register receive a gift bag<br />
of products donated by the local businesses.<br />
PHOTOS: (MADISON SIGN) NORI TADANO; (CAR) MATTHEW BARRY<br />
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Museum of Early Trades & Crafts<br />
Current Main Gallery Exhibit:<br />
Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge<br />
The legacy of GRD, which began in the early 1900s,<br />
lives on today in many forms. Born into one of the<br />
wealthiest families in the U.S., she married into<br />
yet another influential industrialist family. In 1916,<br />
they purchased the estate in Madison now known<br />
as Giralda Farms, and secured her place in history<br />
through her many philanthropic endeavors. Her<br />
love of dogs was clearly her greatest passion, leading<br />
her to establish the well-known Morris & Essex<br />
Kennel Club Dog Show in 1927. Upon the untimely<br />
death of her only son Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr.,<br />
she built the magnificent Hartley Dodge Memorial<br />
in Madison in 1935, which has served the residents<br />
of this small town for generations. This exhibit<br />
contains photographs, objects and archival materials<br />
that speak to her life, her passion for animal<br />
welfare and her impact on the community. Please<br />
check metc.org for lectures, speakers and events on<br />
Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge and her legacy.<br />
Sep 14 Architecture Tour<br />
Oct 18 Imagine the Future:<br />
Annual Gala to Support<br />
METC<br />
Oct 24 Halloween Craft<br />
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Craft<br />
Dec 7<br />
Makerspace<br />
Jan New Book Arts Roundtable<br />
2025 Exhibit Opens in<br />
Main Gallery<br />
Jan 4<br />
Makerspace<br />
Jan 20 School’s Out Craft<br />
for MLK Day<br />
Feb 1<br />
Makerspace<br />
Feb 17 School’s Out Craft<br />
for Presidents Day<br />
Mar 1<br />
Makerspace<br />
Mar 15 NJ Makers Day<br />
Events are subject to change at any time. Check madisonartsnj.org/MCAC for updates.<br />
Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024-Mar 11, 2025<br />
1-4 pm<br />
Weekly Games of Mahjong<br />
and Canasta All are welcome.<br />
Sep 17, Oct 15<br />
Madison Historical Society Lectures<br />
Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024-Mar 12, 2025<br />
Open Mics<br />
Four weeks of open mics monthly. The first Wednesday<br />
of every month: writing workshop and literary open<br />
mic by Arts by the People (workshop 7 pm, open mic 8<br />
pm). Second Wednesday: music open mic (7 pm). Third<br />
Wednesday: comedy open mic (7 pm). Fourth Wednesday:<br />
writing workshop and literary open mic with Yes & (workshop,<br />
6:30 pm; open mic, 7:45 pm).<br />
Sep 20, Oct 18 & 27, Nov 1 & Dec 6 / 7:30 pm<br />
Film Society of Summit Films<br />
Films TBA. Check website for 2025 offerings..<br />
Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 23,<br />
Dec 21, Jan 18 & Feb 21 / 7 pm<br />
Come Original Showcase<br />
Live Music + Pop Up Shops<br />
Sep 27, Oct 20, Nov 22 & Dec 20 / 7 pm<br />
Women’s Playwright Program<br />
Playreadings<br />
Sep 28, Oct 26 & Dec 7 / 7 pm<br />
Madison Public Theatre Cabaret Nights<br />
Oct 4 / 7 pm<br />
Rose Buds Comedy Show<br />
Sep 4-22<br />
Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility<br />
Adapted by Jessica Swale<br />
Sep 16 / 7:30 pm<br />
Lend Us Your Ears Staged Reading of<br />
Into the Breeches! by George Brant<br />
Sep 21 / 11 am<br />
Classics for Kids! Presentation of<br />
An Arabian Adventure, a Tanglewood<br />
Marionettes Production<br />
Madison Community Arts Center<br />
Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 5,<br />
Feb 2 & Mar 2 / 3-5 pm<br />
Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concerts<br />
Oct 7, Nov 4 & Dec 2 / 6:30-8 pm<br />
Adult Open Craft Nights:<br />
Madison Public Library<br />
Oct 25 / 7 pm<br />
A Very Gerry Hallowqueen Drag<br />
Bingo Benefit for Mutual Morris<br />
Oct 30, Jan 15 / 11 am-6 pm<br />
Red Cross Blood Drives<br />
Nov 15-17, Dec 13-15 & Jan 10-12<br />
Spotlight Kids Productions<br />
Nov 20 / 9 am-4 pm<br />
AAUW Mahjong Tournament<br />
Nov 29-30<br />
Madison Holiday Arts Festival<br />
Various locations around town.<br />
Nov 30 / 7 pm<br />
Madison Holiday Arts Afterparty<br />
with Madison Bands<br />
Jan 24-25, 2025 / 5 pm<br />
Spotlight Kids Weekend Workshop<br />
Mar 14 / 8 pm<br />
Vivid Stage Flip Side<br />
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey<br />
Oct 16-Nov 17<br />
Macbeth by William Shakespeare<br />
Nov 11 / 7:30 pm<br />
Lend Us Your Ears Staged Reading<br />
of Henry V by William Shakespeare<br />
Dec 4-29<br />
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol<br />
by Neil Bartlett<br />
Madison Area YMCA<br />
Sep 13 Blood Drive<br />
Sep 16-20 Welcoming Week<br />
Oct 26 Spooktacular<br />
Dec 27 Blood Drive<br />
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WHY<br />
I LOVE<br />
MADISON<br />
Residents share<br />
what makes life<br />
here special.<br />
“<br />
I love Madison for our<br />
tremendous sense of community.<br />
Yes, we have a great<br />
downtown and beautiful<br />
tree-lined streets, but it’s the<br />
spirit of our residents that<br />
makes Madison so special.”<br />
—ROBERT H. CONLEY, MAYOR<br />
OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON<br />
“<br />
LIVING<br />
IN MADISON IS<br />
LIKE LIVING IN<br />
A HALLMARK<br />
MOVIE.”<br />
—CHRISTINE KOSAKOWSKI,<br />
OWNER OF THE PINK PEAR<br />
“When we first opened Il Mondo<br />
Vecchio in 1991, our first Christmas<br />
there on the main road was so exciting<br />
with the Christmas parade and tree<br />
lighting. Such a family-oriented town,<br />
we have met some wonderful people<br />
over our 30+ years in busi ness and<br />
still have our same customers.”<br />
—TRISH AND CHEF MICHAEL CETRULO,<br />
OWNERS OF IL MONDO VECCHIO<br />
“<br />
It has a vibrant downtown<br />
area with wonderful local<br />
businesses that are well<br />
supported. The various local<br />
government agencies all work<br />
cohesively to ensure the<br />
betterment of the entire town<br />
and its residents. Madison<br />
really has it going on!”<br />
—ROBBIN SALMERI, PRESIDENT<br />
OF CLEANERS ADVANTAGE AND<br />
VICE PRESIDENT OF MADISON<br />
AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
I always wanted to live and<br />
“ work in a community that is<br />
welcoming, lively and diverse.<br />
I love that there are great<br />
groups of people that welcome<br />
you to both residential and<br />
business life: the Chamber<br />
of Commerce, Downtown<br />
Development Commission,<br />
Rotary and more.”<br />
—SALVATORE MINARDI, OWNER<br />
OF SALVATORE MINARDI SALON<br />
“<br />
I am a born and bred Madisonian. This town has given me so<br />
much in life, and I couldn’t think of a better place to grow up in and<br />
to establish my career in. I am fortunate for our department and<br />
officers to be part of this close-knit community where so many<br />
great people live and where the residents are very supportive<br />
of the Madison Police Department. Go Dodgers!”<br />
—JOHN R. MISCIA, CHIEF OF THE MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT<br />
40 Experience MADISON 2024
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