It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Cedar Grove Historical Society in Cedar Grove, NJ gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cedar Grove, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a current client of this provider I have to work so I can't watch John. It is nice that the caregiver is right there all the time. I like Paulette the owner because she is very prompt. She practically answers call herself.”
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“I always was able to get good service for my dad with Always Best Care of Flanders, New Jersey. Paulette, the owner, is very professional and helpful.”
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“I am a current client of this provider They come and help him with daily living. They fix his bed and give him food. He can't do those things on his own. They could accommodate better for Spanish-speaking people to come into the home a little more. It is difficult with the language barrier sometimes.”
“I am a past client of this provider They helped her out the most by being here to make sure was safe. They were dependable.”
“I am a past client of this provider I was able to get a good night's sleep and the caregiver was wonderful with my dad. He was very nice and became part of the family for that week. They could improve on their price.”
“I am a current client of this provider They have helped because it makes it so that I don't have to do everything. They could pay the aides more.”
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“I am a current client of this provider Paulette was here for a ten hour stretch when I took a trip to New York. We've only used them twice so far, but we've been very pleased. They're able to fit my schedule into their schedule.”
“I am a current client of this provider I couldn't get through the day without them, they take care of all of her needs when I am gone. The girls that come over are great and take good care of my mother-in-law.”
“I am a current client of this provider I can't walk, and I am in perpetual care. They respond flexibly to requirements.”
“I am a current client of this provider They mostly gave her morning care. I have a herniated disc, so that helped. They walked her to the living and made sure she was clean before they left. They were always prompt and took good care of my mother. If they noticed anything out of the ordinary, they let me know.”
“I am a current client of this provider He's more alert and active. He looks forward to seeing the caregiver every day. The caregiver is excellent and very attentive to my dad and my aunt.”
“I am a past client of this provider Knowing I had someone there to take care of her was a big impact and very helpful. I didn't have to be there 24/7. I was still worried because of the few times they didn't get there. They cancelled a few times without letting me know until it was too late and they couldn't get a replacement.”
“I am a past client of this provider She seemed to like the caregivers. One of the caregivers decided to quit and the second caregiver worked for us for a few days and then she quit. The owner herself gave excellent service. The owners seem to be very conscientious about the kind of service that is provided.”
“I am a current client of this provider Their reliability has helped the most. They take care of my loved one very well. They have been always been reliable.”
“My family and I were very pleased with the care provided to my Mother in Law during her last days by Always Best Care. The Care Givers were terrific. They took a very difficult situation and made it much better.”
“I am extremely pleased with the care provided by Always Best Care to my husband. Their caregivers were very professional in every aspect of the care. They were compassionate, punctual, and treated my husband and all other family members with respect. They made his passing easier than expected. Thanks again!”
“For almost two years, we have been using Always Best Care’s In-Home Care services to aid in my father's care needs. I live around an hour away from his place and can’t see my dad every day. But I am glad that someone reliable is there to take care of him.”
“With Always Best Care, I had peace of mind that my dad was cared by someone professional and experienced. I was assured that all his need and demands were fulfilled on time. Thanks to the entire team!”
“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”
“Always Best Care did an outstanding job helping me through the process of understanding all their care options. I appreciate everything they've done and continue to do and I highly recommend them to all.”
“I am a past client of this provider Thank you Always Best Care for sending Joanna to care for my father post his double knee replacement surgery. Due to my frequent business trips, I wasn’t able to provide him the care he needed. I am glad I found Joanna who is extremely cordial and know her duties well.”
“I am a current client of this provider Because of the good care that my parents are receiving, they are able to stay at a nicer facility with a lower level of care. Always Best Care makes up the difference in care. I have referred my friends numerous times because of the office staff.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care is one of the best home care organization whose services I have ever received. Before hiring ABC, I went to so many other institutions but was not satisfied with any of their services. But ABC’s whole staff welcomed me and discussed a detailed plan with me for my mother’s recovery. Thank God. My mother is in safe hands now! Thank you Always Best Care!”
“I am a current client of this provider It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”
“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”
“I am a past client of this provider I had two different caregivers and they each worked a week. I was not strong enough to provide the care that was needed. I didn't want to restrict him, so I had help to allow him to get up whenever he wanted. I had to work, go to the store, and do my laundry.”
“I am a current client of this provider Our caregiver is excellent but I don't think they get enough support from the office. The services give me peace of mind knowing my loved one is being cared for properly.”
“I am a current client of this provider My only problem with the agency is that my caregivers call out every other week, so I don't have someone for two weeks. Since I had a stroke and I had to go on disability, I had to give up my car, so they drive places for me.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care was involved with the JACC Program, and now they aren't. My last caregiver was wonderful, so it'd be good if they were all like that. The caregiver I had was wonderful and did an excellent job.”
“I am a past client of this provider From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there. - Sana Kniess”
“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care is a good company. They provided quality care for me. I had a caregiver that was excellent through Always Best Care. She was perfect for what I needed, and she definitely improved my life.”
“I am a current client of this provider Your manager is always nice and flexible, and the caregivers are sweet and wonderful. - Leta J.”
“Other I truly believe that without the help of Always Best Care, keeping my mother at home alone would have not been possible. Their caregivers take care of my mother exactly the way I would have if I was home. They help my mother with her bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and more. When my mother falls asleep, they take care of chores like dusting and vacuuming. When they are with my mother, I never feel worried. In such a short span of time, they have become a part of our family. Always Best Care has definitely surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend their services.”
“Very good senior care service. Very dedicated and competent people, I am happy I have the pleasure of knowing and working with them. I recommend their home care service in Flanders.”
“The staff is so supportive of me and my family. They have helped me through some difficult times. Always Best Care is more than just a residence, it is like family.”
“Magnifficent Senior Care What a great group of wonderful people who do a great job! We have only been a client of Always Best Care for two weeks - what a difference in can make in a person`s quality of life. Thank you guys!”
“A+++ I had never used Always Best Care before, but I am sure glad I did! The staff was great!”
“They provide great care to the elderly and gives peace of mind to the families. Thank you for what you do.”
“Thank you so much for all the wonderful assistance and live-in care you have provided for my mother-in-law. She`s getting so much more out of life now and we`re so happy. What you have provided her with is such a treat and eases so much of the burden off of our shoulders with all her training, experience and kind support.”
“Always Best Care is an excellent company. We have used Always Best Care a few times now and have always been more then satisfied with the service from them.”
“Great services, really. Highly recommend and will use again and refer. PRICE IS WHAT I WAS QUOTED OVER THE PHONE! 5 Stars in my book.”
“I am a current client of this provider The people from Always Best Care are very accurate, very concerned and very caring people. They listen to my needs and concerns as well as my mother's wants. Then they offer the exact person I need for my mother's care. This is the first time that I had somebody who is the owner and a nurse that shows up unexpectedly to check out that everything is doing well and that I think is wonderful. I recommend them to everybody.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cedar Grove Park in Cedar Grove, NJ with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Lu Nello or visit The Historic Franklin Courter House (1875), don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cedar Grove, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cedar Grove, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cedar Grove, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Turnout was light for the first stop of the Cedar Grove Board of Education Referendum Road show. An active tornado warning in the area may have kept some residents home — and several who did come used the meeting to press for wider outreach, saying many in town were unaware the vote, or the forum, was even happening. Even so, the session proved detailed and informative, walking through the full project list, the tax figures and a lengthy question-and-answer period.Superintendent Peter Tur...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Turnout was light for the first stop of the Cedar Grove Board of Education Referendum Road show. An active tornado warning in the area may have kept some residents home — and several who did come used the meeting to press for wider outreach, saying many in town were unaware the vote, or the forum, was even happening. Even so, the session proved detailed and informative, walking through the full project list, the tax figures and a lengthy question-and-answer period.
Superintendent Peter Turnamian walked residents through the district's $62 million school referendum Monday at the first of four community forums, laying out a two-part ballot question that would overhaul aging schools and reopen the long-shuttered Leonard R. Parks School — at a cost to the average homeowner of roughly $636 a year if both parts pass.
Voters decide Sept. 15, and the structure of the ballot matters: Question 1 must pass for Question 2 to take effect. If Question 1 fails, neither moves forward.
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What the money buys. Question 1 covers infrastructure across the district's schools — HVAC and air conditioning, window replacements, roofs, ventilation systems and top-to-bottom classroom upgrades (floors, lighting, ceilings, paint). Officials stressed how dated some systems are; the high school's ventilation, board member Paul A. Palek Jr. noted, dates to his own graduation in 1972, and heat has already forced the district to close early on the hottest days. Question 2 is the reopening of Leonard R. Parks (LRP), closed since the late 1980s, to relieve crowding at the elementary level.
The tax impact. The district broke the cost into three numbers worth remembering: $62 million total, just under $25 million in expected state aid, and $37 million falling on local taxpayers. Because so many of the projects are renovations, the vast majority qualify for up to roughly 40% in state aid — money Turnamian said Cedar Grove forfeits to other New Jersey districts if it doesn't act.
On the average assessed home, the annual increases break down as:
Officials urged residents to use the tax calculator on the district website and to enter their assessed value — not the market value shown on sites like Zillow — a distinction that matters given Cedar Grove's recent reassessment.
When it would hit. If the referendum passes, the district plans to sell bonds in November or December, start construction by summer 2027, and bring LRP online by September 2028. The tax increase would first appear on bills between August 2027 and January 2028.
Turnamian agreed to follow up on whether mail-in voting is available for the Sept. 15 election — a point raised by a parent worried about college students leaving town before the vote.
The stakes if it fails. Palek — a lifelong resident and career educator who served years as a superintendent and principal, and a senior on a fixed income with grandchildren in the district — made an impassioned case that the alternatives are worse: emergency repairs down the road (a failed roof or heating system) would be forced by the state and taxed all at once, and a "no" vote could push seventh and eighth graders into the high school, raise class sizes toward 24 students, and leave LRP unusable — possibly sold off for development. Community focus groups and forum attendees pushed back on the idea of moving middle-schoolers into the high school, citing possible reduced AP-course access, the maturity of the younger students, safety concerns given such a range of student ages, and the impact on property values should the town lose a middle school.
Running the schools afterward. Reopening LRP would add an estimated $300,000 to $400,000 a year in operating costs, mostly for staff, which would have to fit within the state's 2% budget cap — potentially forcing trade-offs elsewhere. The district's annual budget runs roughly $45 million.
What's next. Three more forums follow on the next three Tuesdays, one at each school; next Tuesday's session at the middle school will include the district's bond counsel and financial advisor. The full presentation, renderings, an FAQ and the tax calculator are posted on the district website.
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Cedar Grove's governing body voted at Monday's council meeting to accept the planning board's designation of 370 Pompton Avenue — the former site of the Cedar Grove Animal Hospital — as an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment, opening the door to a formal redevelopment plan for the property.The resolution, adopted under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A, found that the site met two statutory criteria for redevelopment: that existing buildings are substandard, unsafe, or obsolete and lack a...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Cedar Grove's governing body voted at Monday's council meeting to accept the planning board's designation of 370 Pompton Avenue — the former site of the Cedar Grove Animal Hospital — as an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment, opening the door to a formal redevelopment plan for the property.
The resolution, adopted under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A, found that the site met two statutory criteria for redevelopment: that existing buildings are substandard, unsafe, or obsolete and lack adequate light, air, or open space; and that the layout, overcrowding, or land use of the property is detrimental to the safety, health, and welfare of the community.
The designation doesn't approve any specific project. It authorizes the township to begin preparing a formal redevelopment plan for the parcel, which will guide what can eventually be built there.
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Those of us raised in the town remember this as the Cedar Grove Animal Hospital. The property has been on the township's radar before. It previously received site plan approval for a 10-unit development, though that project has not moved forward. With the new redevelopment designation, the township effectively resets the process, giving officials more control over what ultimately gets built.
In the meantime, the site is getting one more use before any construction begins: Township Manager Joseph Zichelli told council that the property owner has agreed to let the Cedar Grove Fire Department use the building for live-fire and rescue training ahead of its eventual demolition — a practice the department has used at other pre-demolition sites in town.
370 Pompton Avenue isn't the only project adding to development activity along the corridor. It's also relevant to a bigger conversation already underway in town: with a pending vote regarding reopening Leonard R. Parks School. The two redevelopment projects signal that Pompton Avenue — Cedar Grove's main commercial corridor — is likely to see continued reshaping in the months ahead, with implications for traffic through the town.
No redevelopment plan has been submitted yet for 370 Pompton Avenue. Once drafted, it would need to go through planning board review before any construction proposal could move forward. TAPinto Cedar Grove will follow the process as it develops.
The Board of Education will meet Tuesday as Cedar Grove prepares for a September vote on proposed school improvements.Updated Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:32 am ETCEDAR GROVE, NJ — Cedar Grove residents can hear from the Board of Education on Tuesday, just weeks before voters decide the district’s proposed $62.2 million bond referendum.The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Grove High School auditorium, 90 Rugby Road, according to a district notice. Board members will enter an executive session at ...
Updated Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:32 am ET
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Cedar Grove residents can hear from the Board of Education on Tuesday, just weeks before voters decide the district’s proposed $62.2 million bond referendum.
The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Grove High School auditorium, 90 Rugby Road, according to a district notice. Board members will enter an executive session at 5:30 p.m.
Residents who cannot attend in person can watch through their YouTube and Boxcast livestreams linked in the notice.
The meeting comes before the referendum vote Tuesday, September 15. The proposal would fund improvements across the district, with the state contributing $24.9 million, or about 40% of the total cost, if voters approve it.
The referendum is divided into two propositions. The first would address roofs, heating and cooling systems, and classrooms at the district’s four operating schools. The second would reopen the former Leonard R. Parks School, adding classroom space and making upgrades ranging from an ADA-accessible elevator to improved security and fire-alarm systems.
Together, the proposals would cost $62.2 million, with $24.9 million covered by state aid and $37.3 million raised locally through taxes. For a home assessed at the township average of $776,900, approving both questions would add approximately $53 per month, or $636 annually, in taxes.
District officials said the proposal was shaped through focus groups representing residents ranging from parents of preschoolers to alumni and older adults. On its referendum website, the district said “community input was its driving force.”
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m, and residents may vote in person or by mail.
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SUMMIT, NJ - The role of journalism in strengthening communities and helping citizens navigate an increasingly fragmented media environment was the focus of a recent America 250 civic series discussion featuring TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro and veteran broadcast news executive Diane Doctor, hosted by Lisa Allen.The conversation explored the relationship between journalism and civic engagement, the growth of misinformation and disinformation on social media, the economic challenges confronting news organizations and the resp...
SUMMIT, NJ - The role of journalism in strengthening communities and helping citizens navigate an increasingly fragmented media environment was the focus of a recent America 250 civic series discussion featuring TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro and veteran broadcast news executive Diane Doctor, hosted by Lisa Allen.
The conversation explored the relationship between journalism and civic engagement, the growth of misinformation and disinformation on social media, the economic challenges confronting news organizations and the responsibility journalists have to the communities they cover.
The program opened with the premise that civic life extends beyond elections and government and includes how people understand their communities and one another. Local journalism, the program noted, can help people cut through the noise of fragmented information and remember that they are not only voters, but also neighbors, parents, volunteers and business owners.
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Shapiro founded TAPinto after leaving his career as an attorney in New York. What began as a single local news site in New Providence in 2008 eventually expanded to neighboring communities and ultimately became a franchise network.
"I was trying to think, how could we expand yet keep it really local?" Shapiro said of the decision to franchise the model. TAPinto began franchising in 2013 and has since grown to more than 95 sites covering more than 150 municipalities, he said during the program.
Doctor brought both a local and national perspective to the discussion. Her career has included positions at New Jersey Public Television, WNBC, WCBS and WNYW, as well as more than a decade with Fox News Media. She is now co-founder and CEO of Cross Country Media and is developing Connecting America, a 24/7 streaming channel.
The Role of Local Journalism in Civic Life
Allen, who also is the owner/publisher of TAPinto Mountainside, asked Shapiro and Doctor about the role of local journalism in civics. Both said individuals have a responsibility to become informed rather than expecting the media alone to provide a civic education.
Doctor said schools, families and other institutions all help shape people's understanding of civic life and cautioned against placing responsibility entirely on news organizations.
"I do believe that it's up to the individual," Doctor said, adding that she was not sure it was fair "to always blame the media for everything."
Shapiro pointed to coverage of council, board of education, planning and zoning meetings as examples of journalism that can help residents understand not only what their local institutions are doing, but how those institutions work.
"Most people don't know what they do," Shapiro said. "I think that's the role that media can help play."
Social Media and the Challenge of Misinformation
The discussion then turned to one of the most significant changes in the media landscape: the explosion of social media and other digital platforms.
Shapiro said misinformation and disinformation on social media have made the role of professional local journalism even more important.
"It's even more critical that we do the best job possible, providing objective, high-quality local news and information to all the residents," Shapiro said.
He also urged local governments to reconsider the practice of releasing information first through social media rather than through local news organizations.
Shapiro said governments can inadvertently encourage residents to rely on social platforms while simultaneously struggling with rumors and misinformation circulating on those same platforms.
"I think that's a major problem that they can fix," he said.
Doctor said the sheer number of media platforms available today has fundamentally changed how people consume information.
"Media's exploded," Doctor said. "People are their own media."
That makes individual media literacy particularly important, she said. Consumers need to recognize when material may be biased, user-generated or otherwise different from professionally reported journalism.
Doctor said one of the dangers is the tendency for people to remain inside media "echo chambers," consuming information that continually reinforces what they already believe.
"If you never hear the other side, you never seek the other side or hear the other side," Doctor said, the result can become "perilous."
Supporting Local News
The conversation also addressed efforts to strengthen the economic sustainability of local journalism.
Shapiro discussed proposed New Jersey legislation that would require state agencies to direct a portion of their marketing expenditures to local news organizations.
"It would be a game changer for local news in New Jersey," Shapiro said, arguing that additional advertising revenue would enable local news organizations to hire more journalists and expand coverage.
He said the proposal would redirect existing government marketing expenditures rather than require additional taxpayer funding.
"We really look upon it positively for not only the local news industry, but the state of New Jersey as a whole as well," Shapiro said.
The discussion also highlighted New Jersey's unusual media geography, situated between the New York and Philadelphia media markets, and the importance that places on dedicated local news organizations.
A Growing Responsibility for Journalists
As the discussion turned toward the next generation of journalists, Shapiro emphasized the responsibility that accompanies reporting, particularly as the number of journalists covering local government has declined.
"When I first started TAPinto, in many of our communities, when we would cover a council meeting, there'd be two or three other reporters there," Shapiro said. "Today we're the only reporters there."
That makes the work even more consequential, he said.
"That's really important, but that's also a really big responsibility, and we take it really seriously," Shapiro said.
Shapiro said consolidation has resulted in some media companies reducing local reporting or relying more heavily on aggregated content.
"When you have fewer local news providers, it's even more important that you really take what you're doing seriously," he said, calling journalists a "bulwark against the misinformation and the disinformation."
Doctor said news organizations also face the challenge of providing space for people with sharply different perspectives without contributing to greater polarization.
She said many Americans feel that their perspectives are not being heard and argued that news organizations need to find ways to include differing voices while maintaining civil discourse.
"Is there a way to find a place where people can have a civil discussion?" Doctor asked, where people can disagree and still "walk away and have a relationship."
The challenge, she said, is determining how media organizations can promote inclusion without "fanning the flames" of polarization.
The America 250 discussion concluded by returning to the relationship between journalism and civic life.
The conversation underscored a central challenge for both journalists and citizens: navigating an unprecedented abundance of information while maintaining trusted sources of factual reporting and opportunities for people with different perspectives to understand one another.
For local journalists in particular, Shapiro said that responsibility has only grown as the number of reporters covering communities has declined.
At a time when misinformation can travel around the world instantaneously, he said, producing reliable local journalism remains an essential responsibility.
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VERONA / CEDAR GROVE, NJ – U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings today, and the results carry good news for two neighboring Essex County districts: Cedar Grove High School and Verona High School both improved their standing, with Cedar Grove posting an especially dramatic leap.The Local NumbersVerona High School held essentially steady, landing at No. 70 in New Jersey and No. 1,274 nation...
VERONA / CEDAR GROVE, NJ – U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings today, and the results carry good news for two neighboring Essex County districts: Cedar Grove High School and Verona High School both improved their standing, with Cedar Grove posting an especially dramatic leap.
Verona High School held essentially steady, landing at No. 70 in New Jersey and No. 1,274 nationally — up from No. 1,462 last year. That's a jump of 188 spots nationally, even as the size of New Jersey's ranked field grew significantly. Verona's state rank dipped by just one spot (from No. 69), which in this context is a sign of resilience: the pool of ranked New Jersey schools expanded from 427 to 522 this year, meaning Verona held its ground against nearly 100 additional competitors.
Cedar Grove High School had the standout year among the two towns. It jumped to No. 139 in New Jersey, a leap of 64 spots from No. 203 last year. Nationally, Cedar Grove rocketed from No. 5,997 to No. 3,191 — a climb of nearly 2,800 spots, one of the more notable single-year moves in the region.
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(New Jersey's ranked pool grew from 427 schools last year to 522 this year, so Verona's essentially flat state rank represents a stronger relative performance than the raw number suggests.)
This year's methodology, developed with research firm RTI International using 2023-2024 school-year data, evaluated roughly 27,000 eligible public high schools nationwide, with nearly 18,000 receiving a numeric rank — a larger and more rigorous field than in past years. Schools are scored on six indicators, including performance on state assessments, graduation rates, college readiness, and how well they serve all student populations, including those historically underserved.
Against that backdrop, New Jersey continues to be one of the strongest states in the country. According to the U.S. News release, 44% of New Jersey's ranked high schools placed in the national top quarter, second only to Massachusetts (47%) and just ahead of Maryland (43%). That's the company Cedar Grove and Verona are keeping.
The report also highlighted New Jersey as a national STEM leader. The state has the second-highest number of STEM-designated schools in the country (50), trailing only California (96). Two New Jersey schools cracked the national STEM top five: High Technology High School (Monmouth County), ranked No. 1 in the nation, and Edison Academy Magnet School, ranked No. 4.
While neither Cedar Grove nor Verona High School carries a formal STEM designation, both towns sit within a state where STEM investment and outcomes are clearly paying off at the top of the rankings — a relevant data point for local families weighing course offerings, AP participation, and college-readiness pathways.
Topping the national list this year is Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, followed by Signature School (Indiana) and Julia R. Masterman Secondary School (Philadelphia). Charter schools punched well above their numbers, claiming 23% of the national top 100 — led by Arizona's BASIS network, which placed three schools in the national STEM top five alone.
For Cedar Grove and Verona parents comparing notes with neighboring districts, the trend lines are encouraging: both schools moved up, not down, in a year when the ranking pool got tougher and larger. Cedar Grove's jump is the more eye-catching of the two, closing much of the gap with Verona in the state rankings. Verona, meanwhile, defended a strong position against a wave of new entrants to the list.
Full rankings, methodology details, and school-by-school profiles are available at usnews.com/education/best-high-schools.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, "2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings," released August 18, 2026, and accompanying national and state ranking datasets.
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