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 – Cedar Grove girls volleyball heads into the state tournament at 20-5, with a 14-1 home record and a win over county power Verona.The Panthers went 14-1 in their own gym and won 44 of 58 sets. They swept 15 of their 25 matches. They won five of the six matches that went to a deciding third set, twice after losing the first.The record earned Cedar Grove the No. 4 seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 1 tournament. After a first-round bye on Halloween, the Panthers host their opening match...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Cedar Grove girls volleyball heads into the state tournament at 20-5, with a 14-1 home record and a win over county power Verona.
The Panthers went 14-1 in their own gym and won 44 of 58 sets. They swept 15 of their 25 matches. They won five of the six matches that went to a deciding third set, twice after losing the first.
The record earned Cedar Grove the No. 4 seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 1 tournament. After a first-round bye on Halloween, the Panthers host their opening match on Monday, Nov. 2.
The season's signature win came Oct. 14, when Cedar Grove beat neighboring Verona 2-1 (28-26, 13-25, 25-22) at home. Verona arrived as one of the state's top-ranked teams and is now 22-2, the No. 1 seed in both the Essex County Tournament and Cedar Grove's state section.
The win ended an 11-year drought. Cedar Grove had lost 19 straight matches to Verona, a skid dating to September 2015, and the victory was only its fourth in 27 meetings since 2012. The Hillbillies came in 18-1, and the loss was just their second of the season.
The first set went to extra points before Cedar Grove closed it 28-26. Verona answered with a 25-13 rout in the second. The Panthers then took the deciding set 25-22.
Evangelia Keegan had her best match of the year, leading Cedar Grove with 13 kills. Alyssa D'Angelo added 12 kills and eight digs. Caitlin Chen ran the offense with 15 assists, and Laila Vega added 13. The Panthers put up seven blocks, a season high, against a Verona attack led by Brynn Mack's 19 kills and Thia Tome's 13.
The match was the schools' annual Dig Pink night, and a gym packed in pink raised $700 for Minette's Angels, a breast cancer charity with deep roots in both towns.
Formally the Minette Grosso McKenna Angel Foundation, the charity was started in 2004 by Ken McKenna, a year after his wife, Minette, a nurse, died of breast cancer. After her own diagnosis, she kept reaching out to support women who had just been diagnosed, and the foundation was built to carry that work on. It now helps patients in more than 80 New Jersey communities, covering needs insurance often doesn't and providing nursing scholarships at Seton Hall University.
"Dig Pink is always an exciting night from a volleyball perspective, but also an incredible opportunity to have Minette's Angels with us and to bring attention to an important cause," coach Will Leonard said. "For Verona and ourselves to come together every year and have Minette's Angels join us is a tradition that we look forward to each year that is bigger than volleyball."
Coach Leonard called it a crucial victory for his program. "Earning the win over a team like Verona showed ourselves and everybody else what we have known we are capable of," he said. “The team has been working so hard all season long, and even during the summer, and it is paying off. They deserved that moment, they earned it.”
Cedar Grove opened 4-0 before running into Secaucus on Sept. 11. Secaucus, now 23-3, won 25-10, 25-9, the most lopsided result of the Panthers' season.
The response was a trademark of the year. Three days later at Science Park, D'Angelo had 21 kills, a season high for any Panther, in a three-set win. Cedar Grove won its next three.
The other regular-season losses were close. Newark Academy won 26-24, 25-21 on Sept. 23. Caldwell, which Cedar Grove had beaten in three sets Sept. 9, returned the favor Sept. 30, taking the deciding set 26-24.
From there the Panthers won five straight, including a 3-0 sweep of Kearny and a comeback at Glen Ridge, before the Verona win. They then beat Clifton, Nutley, Becton and Bergen Charter by a combined 10 sets to none before falling to Glen Ridge in the finale.
In the Essex County Tournament, the 10th-seeded Panthers beat No. 23 Newark Tech 25-15, 25-9 in the preliminary round, serving 14 aces. Their county run ended Oct. 20 at No. 7 East Orange, 25-9, 25-21. East Orange pushed No. 2 West Essex to three sets in the quarterfinals.
Four of the team's five losses came on the road.
Coming into the regular-season finale against Glen Ridge, Alyssa D'Angelo led the team with 205 kills, about 8.5 a match and more than double any teammate, and passed 200 in the Oct. 23 win over Becton. She also ranked second on the team with 121 digs.
Laila Vega did a bit of everything. She led the team with 267 assists while also posting 110 digs, 50 kills and a team-high-tying 14 blocks. Caitlin Chen shared the setting duties and added 164 assists, giving Cedar Grove a two-setter offense.
Alyssa Salen anchored the back row with 176 digs, 55 more than anyone else, and led the team in service points. Evangelia Keegan was the top server with 38 aces, including seven in a single set against Technology on Sept. 15, and saved her biggest attacking night for Verona.
Cristina Tesoriero gave the Panthers a second reliable hitter with 83 kills, tied Vega for the team lead in blocks and finished second with 34 aces. Vanessa Robinson (52 kills, 28 aces) and Antonella Santos (49 kills, 11 blocks) rounded out the front row, and Zoe Zaragoza added 65 digs as a defensive specialist.
Totals entering the Glen Ridge finale, from NJ.com box scores for 24 matches, including two county tournament matches. Blocks may be undercounted in a few matches.
Cedar Grove closed the regular season at home against Glen Ridge on Oct. 27, a rematch of the Panthers' Oct. 12 comeback win. This time, Glen Ridge won 2-1 (25-12, 19-25, 25-17), handing the Panthers their first home loss of the season. Cedar Grove rallied to take the second set but could not carry it through the third.
Cedar Grove is the No. 4 seed in the 20-team NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 1 bracket, which becomes official at noon Wednesday, Oct. 28. Its likely path runs through two teams it has already played and a possible rematch with Verona.
The first-round match keeps the Panthers at home, where they are 14-1 this fall.
Meanwhile, Verona is continuing it's Essex County tournament. Later this week we will be catching up on their stellar season.
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VERONA, NJ – Verona will have a seat at the table as Essex County designs its rebuild of Veterans Field. Mayor Christopher Tamburro told the Town Council on Monday, October 19, that County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. has invited Township Manager Kevin O'Sullivan to join the project's design team, and that the county has picked French & Parrello Associates to design the field.The announcement capped two weeks of negotiation over the field next to the Verona Community Center, which the county owns and V...
VERONA, NJ – Verona will have a seat at the table as Essex County designs its rebuild of Veterans Field. Mayor Christopher Tamburro told the Town Council on Monday, October 19, that County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. has invited Township Manager Kevin O'Sullivan to join the project's design team, and that the county has picked French & Parrello Associates to design the field.
The announcement capped two weeks of negotiation over the field next to the Verona Community Center, which the county owns and Verona has leased for 50 years. "The county did hear our concerns," Tamburro said, calling the meeting with DiVincenzo productive.
Tamburro, Deputy Mayor Jack McEvoy, O'Sullivan and Community Services Director Pam Priscoe met with DiVincenzo earlier this month. Tamburro listed what the township got:
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Tamburro said losing the field would likely have cost the school district about $20,000 for busing, athletic trainers and other costs, at a time when the Board of Education faces financial strain.
O'Sullivan, a professional engineer, has managed township projects at the Linn Drive site. Tamburro said he hopes O'Sullivan's team will work directly with French & Parrello, which he described as an experienced field designer.
Most residents learned only on October 5 that Essex County owns Veterans Field, also called the Linn Drive field. That night O'Sullivan told the council the county would not renew Verona's lease and planned to rebuild the field itself. Verona paid $1 a year and maintained the field, and only Verona teams use it.
The county had already sought bids before telling the township. Its plan is a $3 million renovation with a synthetic infield, grass outfield, lights, batting cages and a scoreboard, according to O'Sullivan.
Mayor Tamburro said logistics remain, naming construction access, parking and stormwater. He also said the township raised pedestrian safety and other concerns with DiVincenzo and expects updates later.
Several questions from October 5 went unmentioned Monday:
No residents spoke about the field during public comment Monday, and the council took no action on it. Deputy Mayor McEvoy thanked DiVincenzo for changing the plans and timeline.
Sunday is the best day of the week to buy gas in New Jersey, experts say – here's the worst one.VERONA-CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Looking for cheap gas in Verona or Cedar Grove? Wait until the weekend, experts say.According to GasBuddy, the best time to fuel up in New Jersey is Sunday, which has the lowest average prices of any day in the week.The most expensive day to gas up? Wednesday, researchers found.In Essex County, the price of a gallon of gas was $4.30 on Oct. 23 – about 11 cents more expensive ...
VERONA-CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Looking for cheap gas in Verona or Cedar Grove? Wait until the weekend, experts say.
According to GasBuddy, the best time to fuel up in New Jersey is Sunday, which has the lowest average prices of any day in the week.
The most expensive day to gas up? Wednesday, researchers found.
In Essex County, the price of a gallon of gas was $4.30 on Oct. 23 – about 11 cents more expensive than the statewide average, according to AAA.
Here are some prices that were observed at gas stations near Verona and Cedar Grove this week, GasBuddy reported:
Gas prices in New Jersey have fallen over the past week and month, but drivers are still paying significantly more to fill their tanks than they did a year ago, reports say.
The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.19 on Oct. 23, according to AAA. That was down from $4.27 a week earlier and $4.41 a month earlier. However, the current average was about $1.24 higher than the $2.96 drivers paid at this time last year.
New Jersey's average was slightly below the national average of $4.28 per gallon reported Oct. 19 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, or EIA. The national average fell by about 5 cents from the previous week but remained about $1.27 higher than a year earlier.
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CALDWELL, NJ – Verona girls volleyball is the Essex County champion. The Hillbillies beat No. 2 West Essex 25-15, 25-21 in the Oct. 29 final, finishing the tournament without dropping a set and improving to 24-2.MaxPreps ranks Verona third in New Jersey and first in Group 1. The Hillbillies are the No. 1 seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 1 tournament and open state play after a first-round bye.How the season unfoldedVerona has won 50 of 57 sets and swept 21 of its 26 opponents. The Hillbilli...
CALDWELL, NJ – Verona girls volleyball is the Essex County champion. The Hillbillies beat No. 2 West Essex 25-15, 25-21 in the Oct. 29 final, finishing the tournament without dropping a set and improving to 24-2.
MaxPreps ranks Verona third in New Jersey and first in Group 1. The Hillbillies are the No. 1 seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 1 tournament and open state play after a first-round bye.
Verona has won 50 of 57 sets and swept 21 of its 26 opponents. The Hillbillies opened 14-0, beating Livingston twice along the way. The streak ended Oct. 3 at Immaculate Heart Academy, 25-15, 25-19, hours after Verona swept Princeton on the same court.
They responded with four straight wins, including sweeps of Mount St. Dominic and West Essex, the county tournament's No. 3 and No. 2 seeds. On Oct. 12 they beat Millburn 25-16, 21-25, 25-12, as Brynn Mack put up 32 kills, the most by any player in a Verona box score this season.
Two days later, Verona lost at Cedar Grove. The Hillbillies have won four straight since, including a 25-22, 26-24 win at Bogota, now 21-3 and the No. 2 seed in Verona's state section.
Verona's second loss came Oct. 14 at Cedar Grove, 26-28, 25-13, 22-25, in the neighboring schools' annual Dig Pink match benefiting Minette's Angels, a breast cancer charity.
The Hillbillies outhit Cedar Grove 39 kills to 35 and dominated the second set, 25-13. But they lost a first set that went to extra points and fell just short in the third.
Brynn Mack had a big all-around night with 19 kills, 11 digs and two aces. Thia Tome added 13 kills, Ylliona Hoxhaj ran the offense with 33 assists, and Vianna Arrington-Phillips had 12 digs.
Brynn Mack is the centerpiece. Coming into tonight's county final, she had 386 kills in 25 matches, about 15.4 a match, and led the team in blocks (25) and aces (34). She also ranked second with 214 digs and reached double figures in kills in every match but one, the win at Bogota.
Ylliona Hoxhaj ran the offense with 533 assists, including 33 in both the Millburn win and the Cedar Grove loss. Thia Tome was the second option at the net with 155 kills.
Vianna Arrington-Phillips anchored the back row with 248 digs, including 28 at West Essex on Oct. 7, and added 31 aces. Nina Maglifiore led the team in service points and had 27 aces, while Sara Mroz and Brooke Dacey shared time in the middle.
Totals entering the Oct. 29 county final, from NJ.com box scores for 25 matches. The Montclair Kimberley box score was cut off and may be missing a row.
Verona won the county title without dropping a set. After a bye as the top seed, the Hillbillies beat No. 16 Belleville 25-7, 25-14 on Oct. 20, with Mack putting up 16 kills and Hoxhaj 26 assists. They then beat No. 8 West Orange 25-21, 25-17 in the Oct. 23 quarterfinals behind Mack's 11 kills and 11 digs.
On Oct. 27, Verona beat No. 4 Livingston 25-21, 25-14 to reach the final, its third win over the Lancers this season and the first without dropping a set. Mack had 15 kills and 10 digs, and Thia Tome added 12 kills. Ylliona Hoxhaj had 28 assists, and Sofia Morales chipped in 11 digs and three aces.
In the Oct. 29 final at Mount St. Dominic, Verona beat No. 2 West Essex 25-15, 25-21 for the county championship. It was the Hillbillies' third win over West Essex this season, all in straight sets. [Standouts to add from the box score.]
Verona is the No. 1 seed in the 20-team North Jersey, Group 1 bracket, which becomes official at noon Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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