Annette Batson Archives

Absurd, Madcap Romp: Don’t Miss ‘Tin Cat Shoes’ at Nutley Theatre

Annette Batson - April 16, 2023

Nutley, N.J. - A charming red building nestled under an old tree grove, Nutley's Little Theatre, acquired by the community theater group in 1934, is now in its 88th season. The theater, with roughly...

Raising Awareness, Raising Funds to Combat Community Hunger at Brookdale ShopRite

Annette Batson - March 31, 2023

Bloomfield, NJ - "In order to combat hunger in our community, first you have to raise awareness that there is a problem, then you have to raise money to help fix the problem," Brookdale...

Basil Indian and Thai Grill Celebrates One Year Anniversary at Watchung Plaza

Annette Batson - March 18, 2023

Montclair, NJ - Celebrating a year in business this April, Basil Grill's three owners - Anil Paswan, Manohar Singh, and Suraj Chetri - are building on a following of both omnivores and plant-based diners....

Montclair Plant Based for the Planet Challenge: Mercado Creates A Menu That’s Next Level

Annette Batson - March 14, 2023

Montclair, NJ - Mercado's beautifully prepared food and spacious sun-filled dining room has become a fast favorite and fantastic addition to Montclair's dining scene. Formerly Sandwich Theory, Mercado's owners Marcelo and Carla Silva took...

Got Brunch? Check Out Montclair’s Plant Based Plates!

Annette Batson - March 10, 2023

It's the weekend, and of course, we're thinking BRUNCH! Check out these brunch faves available most days at these plant-forward restaurants' standard menu and on the specials offered during March for Plant Based for...

Montclair’s Faubourg Showcases Plant-Friendly Options

Annette Batson - March 8, 2023

Montclair, NJ - What kind of plant based dishes can you expect to find at a French brasserie? Plenty -- if you are at Montclair's Faubourg, one of 12 restaurants participating in Plant Based...

Everything Organic Under The Sun at Montclair’s Organic Sun Market

Annette Batson - November 14, 2022

Montclair, NJ - Montclair has a new small specialty food store which makes shopping for flexitarian and plant forward eaters a breeze. Every item for sale at Organic Sun Market is cruelty free...

Montclair Artists Featured in ‘Of Women, By Women: Strength in Vulnerability’

Annette Batson - March 28, 2022

Both as subject matter and as artist, women are the focal point of this exhibition. Featuring works by eight prominent individuals working across various mediums, the show explores the spaces women inhabit— considering spirituality,...

After Epic Flood and Pandemic Shutdown, The Max of Montclair Celebrates Re-Opening

Annette Batson - March 25, 2022

Montclair, NJ - Like many Montclair businesses, the pandemic forced fitness & lifestyle gym "The Max Challenge" to shutter in March of 2020 to protect its thriving 500+ members and community. Months later,...

Grand Reopening: Brookdale ShopRite Celebrates Roomy Renovation, New Food Stations

Annette Batson - December 3, 2021

Brookdale ShopRite redux - shiny wide aisles, upscale signage and shelving, fanciful artwork and tasty new food stations are a pleasure to behold. After months of renovations, gone are the scaffolding, crowded aisles and shopping...

From Walnut Street Eatin’ to a Garden of Eden: Discover La Serra Gardens

Annette Batson - June 8, 2021

Where can you amble through lush, verdant grounds bursting with blossoms, unique and unusual varietals, and find a great selection of herbs, vegetables, and gorgeous potted plants for purchase? Take a short drive to...

Cloverleaf Tavern – Plenty To Love At An Old Favorite

Annette Batson - May 26, 2021

Caldwell's Cloverleaf Tavern, "the oldest business in town" has been pulling drafts and serving some of the area's best burgers since 1933. However, on the occasion of a recent lunch and dinner, we found so...

JALWA Brings Modern Indian Dining to Montclair

Annette Batson - May 12, 2021

The extensive menu at Jalwa - Hindi for Charisma - offers many tried and true favorite Indian specialties, plus several unique small plates, all prepared with a creative and contemporary twist. With plenty of...

Montclair’s Corso 98 is Back – Restaurant Open For Dinner Again

Annette Batson - April 26, 2021

Corso 98, a culinary destination in Montclair for since 1999 known for its exceptional regional Italian dishes, homemade pasta and pastries, closed its doors in September 2020, but is now open for dinner again!...

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Clever Commute

First 6:50 192D leaving Sunset now. Half full. (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 05/24/23)
Outbound Traffic is dead stop in the Lincoln middle tunnel (06:25 PM) (sent Thu 05/18/23)
CoachUSA 77 driver says Lincoln Tunnel center tube was closed. Now taking a detour to a different entrance. (05:59 PM) (sent Tue 05/16/23)
192D leaving Sunset, lots of seats. (06:57 AM) (sent Mon 05/15/23)
192D leaving Sunset Ave 6:53 (06:53 AM) (sent Wed 05/10/23)
NJT trains out of Penn Station not running due to pedestrian death http://7ny.tv/3LS9Fqr (05:37 PM) (sent Wed 05/03/23)
1st 192D leaving Sunset Ave now (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 05/03/23)
Another 192D leaving Sunset Ave practically empty. (06:58 AM) (sent Tue 05/02/23)
Did the 192d really just blow by Glen ridge parkway at 6:50? (06:53 AM) (sent Tue 05/02/23)
Very slow on rt 3 starting at bridge over Passaic. Looks like will be slow whole way. (08:50 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
Traffic crawling on 280 East near Harrison due to accident. (07:22 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
192D leaving Sunset Ave mostly empty. (06:53 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
192D leaving Sunset Ave about half full (06:59 AM) (sent Wed 04/19/23)
192 approaching Glen Ridges Parkway (07:05 AM) (sent Mon 04/10/23)
Good Morning DeCamp will operate on a regular weekday schedule today. (05:56 AM) (sent Fri 04/07/23)

MOBO train #1079, the 6:39 PM Hackettstown arrival, is up to 15 min. late due to earlier congestion from late train #858. (06:36 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Main line Train 1221 5:12 pm to Waldwick stuck in Hoboken yard due to engine issues. Mechanic en route (05:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Update MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM PSNY arrival, is up to 50 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (02:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
MOBO train #6234, the 1:42PM PSNY arrival, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (01:51 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
MOBO train #6237, the 12:25PM MSU arrival is up to 30 min. late due to congestion resulting from equipment availability. (12:31 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
MOBO train #262, the 6:39PM departure from MSU, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train #6264 (04:46 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
MOBO train #267, the 5:25 PM departure from Hoboken, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from an e (03:56 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
8:21 from Bay being held at NWK Broad to take on passengers from disabled Hoboken-bound train. Train approaching now per conductor. (09:49 AM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
MOBO train #6216, the 9:51AM PSNY arrival is currently delayed at Newark Broad St. for late connecting train. An update will follow. (09:46 AM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (07:01 AM) (sent Mon 05/29/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (01:16 PM) (sent Sun 05/28/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (04:51 PM) (sent Sat 05/27/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (10:51 AM) (sent Fri 05/26/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (10:56 AM) (sent Thu 05/25/23)
MOBO train #6273, the 6:24 PM arrival into MSU, is up to 15 minutes late due to earlier police activity. (06:26 PM) (sent Wed 05/24/23)

Update M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 20 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Update M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 20 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (06:16 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (06:16 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
If you see something suspicious or unusual, take note. Please report suspicious activity, packages or vehicles arou (03:06 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
?????????? Reminder! Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited onboard NJ TRANSIT vehicles, platforms and all NJ TRANSIT (03:06 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #6610, the 7:17AM PSNY arrival is up to 20 min. late due to additional stops made. (07:16 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #6610, the 7:17AM PSNY arrival is up to 20 min. late due to additional stops made. (07:16 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #608, the 5:45 AM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train (04:46 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #608, the 5:45 AM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train (04:46 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Update M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is cancelled due to a power issue at PSNY. Please tak (10:26 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
Update M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is cancelled due to a power issue at PSNY. Please tak (10:26 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a power issue at PSNY. An update to follow. (10:16 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a power issue at PSNY. An update to follow. (10:16 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
M and E train #434, the 9:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 15 minutes late due to an earlier mechanical issue near Gladstone. (08:36 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)