A recommendation from a Newcomer's Club member is one of the best ways to find good local service. This section will be updated regularly with area restaurants, retailers, service providers and cool discoveries within our area that come highly recommended by our members. If you are a member and interested in submitting a "Word of Mouth" recommendation, please use our contact form to do so. Submissions must include full name and phone number in order to be considered. You must also be a Newcomer's Club member.
Auto
- Berkeley Collision Repair
908-464-4062
I had my bumper repaired here and they were excellent. Great service, reasonable price. They also work with Enterprise Rental Car for pick up and drop off if you need to rent a car. They have special rates.
Recommended by M. Kopit
I had my bumper repaired here and they were excellent. Great service, reasonable price. They also work with Enterprise Rental Car for pick up and drop off if you need to rent a car. They have special rates.
Recommended by M. Kopit
Beauty Salons / Spa
- Skin Deep Day Salon
908-508-1800
The place is always hopping but the women take time for each person in a way that makes you feel pampered. Full service salon with great manicures/pedicures.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
The place is always hopping but the women take time for each person in a way that makes you feel pampered. Full service salon with great manicures/pedicures.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
- Massage: Ila Rasmussen
(908) 464-4068
She is great at noting where you need some extra work, her space and demeanor are very relaxing and she charges a reasonable rate for an hour session.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
She is great at noting where you need some extra work, her space and demeanor are very relaxing and she charges a reasonable rate for an hour session.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
Car Service
- New Providence Car & Limo
908-464-2227
Have taken to/from Newark many times
Recommended by W. Poretti
Have taken to/from Newark many times
Recommended by W. Poretti
Hair Salon
676 Morris Ave., Springfield, 973-379-1770
Albert, owner & stylist is great. Millie is great for brows.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Albert, owner & stylist is great. Millie is great for brows.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Health Providers: Dental
- Beacon Hill Dental
Beacon Hill Dental Group (908) 273-2732 | 28 Beechwood Rd # 2 Summit, NJ
Dr Zamarra heads this dental practice. He is an excellent dentist, extremely personable and great with kids. Friendly atmosphere and very professional!
Recommended by M. Kopit
Dr Zamarra heads this dental practice. He is an excellent dentist, extremely personable and great with kids. Friendly atmosphere and very professional!
Recommended by M. Kopit
908-789-3034, Westfield
Hygienists are friendly and professional, and I love Dr. Lorino as a dentist. Their office is so kid-friendly that the staff actually kept an eye on my son while I was at a checkup once when I couldn't find a babysitter and thought I would have to cancel my appointment!
Recommended by C. Hartzell
Hygienists are friendly and professional, and I love Dr. Lorino as a dentist. Their office is so kid-friendly that the staff actually kept an eye on my son while I was at a checkup once when I couldn't find a babysitter and thought I would have to cancel my appointment!
Recommended by C. Hartzell
Health Providers: Pediatricians
- Touchpoint Pediatrics
17 Watchung Ave, Chatham - (973) 665-0152
This practice has excellent doctors, nurses and staff members. Dr. Shaw-Branchfeld leads the practice and is thorough and has excellent follow up. The doctors and other staff in this practice are very patient and always has time to answer questions. My 4 1/2 year old actually likes going to the doctor to play with the toys in the waiting room!
Recommended by M. Kopit
This practice has excellent doctors, nurses and staff members. Dr. Shaw-Branchfeld leads the practice and is thorough and has excellent follow up. The doctors and other staff in this practice are very patient and always has time to answer questions. My 4 1/2 year old actually likes going to the doctor to play with the toys in the waiting room!
Recommended by M. Kopit
- Watchung Pediatrics
76 Stirling Road, Suite 201, Warren, New Jersey 07059
Wonderful, caring pediatricians and terrific staff. Highly recommend them! Dr. Andrea Katz is an especially great diagnostician. She even called to follow up on how my son was doing once she diagnosed him with pneumonia. Very family oriented.
Recommended by corina atanase
Wonderful, caring pediatricians and terrific staff. Highly recommend them! Dr. Andrea Katz is an especially great diagnostician. She even called to follow up on how my son was doing once she diagnosed him with pneumonia. Very family oriented.
Recommended by corina atanase
Home Cleaning
- Mary Cunha
(908) 591-5875
She is the best! She is always on time and there when she says she will be. She leaves the house sparkling and beautiful!
Recommended by Ritu
She is the best! She is always on time and there when she says she will be. She leaves the house sparkling and beautiful!
Recommended by Ritu
Home Improvement: Architect
- GRA Architects
Jim Ramentol (Berkeley Heights resident) 732-381-6155
Recommended by Karen Brown
Recommended by Karen Brown
Home Improvement: Carpenter / Contractor
- DRV Renovations
Don Martinelli
908-277-1816
Excellent workmanship. Books quickly so get your renovation scheduled early.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Excellent workmanship. Books quickly so get your renovation scheduled early.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
- Frank Clark
908-273-5454
Quick response and turn around. Is well know at the various building departments.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Quick response and turn around. Is well know at the various building departments.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Home Improvement: Electrician
- Bill Hagen
908-500-8914
He's reliable and very reasonable.
Recommended by Roxanne Dowell
He's reliable and very reasonable.
Recommended by Roxanne Dowell
Home Improvement: Gutter Cleaning
- Central Gutter Cleaning
Scott Bronco, 973-412-0247
great, reliable guy with very reasonable prices
Recommended by W. Poretti
great, reliable guy with very reasonable prices
Recommended by W. Poretti
Home Improvement: Handyman
- Warner's Home Repairs & Maintenance
(H)908-822-2546 (cell)908-420-7225
Very quick and reasonable- he does carpentry, window replacements, tile work, electrical, plumbing, painting, odd jobs.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Very quick and reasonable- he does carpentry, window replacements, tile work, electrical, plumbing, painting, odd jobs.
Recommended by W. Poretti
- Di Nizo Electric, LLC
Scotch Plains, NJ
908-322-1764
Dave has done several electrical projects for us. He is professional, courteous, reliable, and his rates are very reasonable.
Recommended by Cate Hartzell
908-322-1764
Dave has done several electrical projects for us. He is professional, courteous, reliable, and his rates are very reasonable.
Recommended by Cate Hartzell
Home Improvement: Hardwood Floors- Refinished
- Jose at Roxly Wood Floor Service in East Orange.
Cell: 347-733-8086, Office: 973-677-1653
Fast and reasonable- also installs, repairs, etc.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Fast and reasonable- also installs, repairs, etc.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Home Improvement: House Painter
- Charly's Powerwashing & Painting
Carlos, 908-218-0877
Very reasonable prices, painted exterior and some interior in Oct. 06
Recommended by W. Poretti
Very reasonable prices, painted exterior and some interior in Oct. 06
Recommended by W. Poretti
Home Improvement: Mold/Mildew Issues
- Russ at Dragon Environmental
Office: 908-537-1173, cell: 908-500-1433
treated our basement for some mold issues when we were selling our house. Very fast and reasonable. Has all neccessary certification.
Recommended by W. Poretti
treated our basement for some mold issues when we were selling our house. Very fast and reasonable. Has all neccessary certification.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Home Improvement: Pest Control
- Total Termite Surveys
Greg, 908-722-9330
Termites, Carpenter Bees, etc.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Termites, Carpenter Bees, etc.
Recommended by W. Poretti
Home Improvement: Plumber
- R.A. Dill & Sons
908-273-8361
Professional service.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Professional service.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
- Lessing Plumbing
Bruce Lessing
908-464-6367
Prompt response. Answers all you questions.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Prompt response. Answers all you questions.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Home Improvement: Radon Testing/Mitigation
- Obar Systems, Inc.
973-697-0112
Great service. Quick turn around from quote to installation. They handled all town permits and installing the electrical outlets necessary.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Great service. Quick turn around from quote to installation. They handled all town permits and installing the electrical outlets necessary.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Home Improvement: Roofing
- Carlson Brothers
Greg, 908-722-9330
Provided reasonably priced estimate and finished the work in 3 days on a complete roof replacement (including adding a ridge vent) on our house and a replacement on our garage. There was some minor damage to one gutter and as soon as we pointed it out they sent someone out to make the repair. Only downside was that their cleanup left something to be desired. We are still finding nails in our yard 9 months later
Recommended by Shanna Deng
Provided reasonably priced estimate and finished the work in 3 days on a complete roof replacement (including adding a ridge vent) on our house and a replacement on our garage. There was some minor damage to one gutter and as soon as we pointed it out they sent someone out to make the repair. Only downside was that their cleanup left something to be desired. We are still finding nails in our yard 9 months later
Recommended by Shanna Deng
Home Improvement: Window Replacement/Exterior Doors
- HG Edwards
Dennis
908-273-3224
Will pick screens up from your home to re-screen. Quick turnaround. Great selection of exterior doors.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Will pick screens up from your home to re-screen. Quick turnaround. Great selection of exterior doors.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Home Inspector
- Dean Arrington Associates
Dean Arrington
908-236-9697
Professional and prompt. Will show you all the workings of your new home.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Professional and prompt. Will show you all the workings of your new home.
Recommended by Kara Crooks
Landscaping
- Tree Service - Visa
Carlos, 908-482-2213
Trimmed back trees to provide sun in 2005
Recommended by W. Poretti
Trimmed back trees to provide sun in 2005
Recommended by W. Poretti
- Iler Tree Service
732-583-5885, Scotch Plains, James Iler
Removed several trees around property, ground stumps, and pruned overhead tree growth to let in more light. Professional and knowledgeable, has been in this business a long time. Of three estimates I got, James' price was right in the middle, and he was the only one who seemed to listen to what I wanted done.
Recommended by C. Hartzell
Removed several trees around property, ground stumps, and pruned overhead tree growth to let in more light. Professional and knowledgeable, has been in this business a long time. Of three estimates I got, James' price was right in the middle, and he was the only one who seemed to listen to what I wanted done.
Recommended by C. Hartzell
Landscaping & Masonry
- JL Franchino Landscaping & Masonry
Joe Fanchino, 908-464-1555
He built a new front walkway and front steps for us.Ê He did a great, timely job at a great price.Ê We were very happy with the work.Ê
Recommended by W. Poretti
He built a new front walkway and front steps for us.Ê He did a great, timely job at a great price.Ê We were very happy with the work.Ê
Recommended by W. Poretti
Personal Chef
- AbueLinda's Cuisine
201-683-6130 Hoboken, NJ - contact Linda Harley, Executive Chef
Linda has done private cooking lessons for me, as well as catered a party for us. Her menu ideas are creative, her recipes are original, and her food is always fresh. She has also provided meals for my family on multiple occasions when I'm too lazy to cook!
Recommended by C. Hartzell
Linda has done private cooking lessons for me, as well as catered a party for us. Her menu ideas are creative, her recipes are original, and her food is always fresh. She has also provided meals for my family on multiple occasions when I'm too lazy to cook!
Recommended by C. Hartzell
Pets: Dog Walker
- Karen Byrnes (Summit)
908-875-7564
Walks our two energetic dogs every weekday and also steps in to help when we're gone for long stretches/short overnights. She's comfortable with our dogs and they love going off for walks with her! We find her rates to be competitive as well.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
Walks our two energetic dogs every weekday and also steps in to help when we're gone for long stretches/short overnights. She's comfortable with our dogs and they love going off for walks with her! We find her rates to be competitive as well.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
Pet Grooming
- Barbie's Pet Salon
541 Springfield, BH, 908-464-6015
Great lady who does a great job
Recommended by W. Poretti
Great lady who does a great job
Recommended by W. Poretti
Pet Sitting / Kennel
- Morris Animal Inn - Harding
973-539-0377
Spa like luxuary for your dog or cat. You can add as many luxury treatments as you would like for your pets stay.br /> Recommended by Kara Crooks
Spa like luxuary for your dog or cat. You can add as many luxury treatments as you would like for your pets stay.br /> Recommended by Kara Crooks
Preschools
- Diamond Hill Montessori
105 Diamond Hill Road
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
908-464-5051
My son loves this school and is thriving in the small class setting. The structure of the Montessori program means the boundaries are perfectly clear for all the kids, which ultimately gives them a lot of freedom to explore and learn on their own. The teachers are responsive and caring, and they really foster a spirit of community and helping each other among the kids. The overall emphasis on practical life skills shows up at home all the time when my three year old surprises me by showing me more and more that he can do things by himself! ItÕs worth every penny.
Recommended by Cate Hartzell
908-464-5051
My son loves this school and is thriving in the small class setting. The structure of the Montessori program means the boundaries are perfectly clear for all the kids, which ultimately gives them a lot of freedom to explore and learn on their own. The teachers are responsive and caring, and they really foster a spirit of community and helping each other among the kids. The overall emphasis on practical life skills shows up at home all the time when my three year old surprises me by showing me more and more that he can do things by himself! ItÕs worth every penny.
Recommended by Cate Hartzell
- St Andrew's Pre-School & Kindergarten
New Providence
Both of my children, aged 3 & 5 years old joined St Andrew's in January 2007 following our arrival from Tonbridge, England. They were made to feel very welcome and settled in quickly despite the enormous changes in their lives. The school is very family orientated and readily welcomes parents into the classroom. Both of my children have been very happy there and I think that is down to the wonderful staff throughout the school and the stimulating activities that they are involved in. My daughter is going to continue for her Kindergarten year which she is excited about and my son will continue into his next class.
Recommended by Sarah Leach
My son goes to St Andrews and really loves it. The nice thing about the school is it is a little bigger than some so they have more spots to place kids. A little less stressful in the application process. Also they have tons of enrichment programs so if your child is ready for a little bit longer day there are lots of options. I have also heard great things about Westminster in Berkeley Heights as well as Union Village which is right on the BH/Gilette line.
Recommended by Meagan Lynn
Both of my children, aged 3 & 5 years old joined St Andrew's in January 2007 following our arrival from Tonbridge, England. They were made to feel very welcome and settled in quickly despite the enormous changes in their lives. The school is very family orientated and readily welcomes parents into the classroom. Both of my children have been very happy there and I think that is down to the wonderful staff throughout the school and the stimulating activities that they are involved in. My daughter is going to continue for her Kindergarten year which she is excited about and my son will continue into his next class.
Recommended by Sarah Leach
My son goes to St Andrews and really loves it. The nice thing about the school is it is a little bigger than some so they have more spots to place kids. A little less stressful in the application process. Also they have tons of enrichment programs so if your child is ready for a little bit longer day there are lots of options. I have also heard great things about Westminster in Berkeley Heights as well as Union Village which is right on the BH/Gilette line.
Recommended by Meagan Lynn
- Westminster Nursery School
Berkeley Heights
My son has gone to WNS for 2 years and we are very pleased with the staff, curriculum and culture. They incorporate all studies into their lesson plans; i.e. comparing types of apples, cutting them up, charting likes/dislikes, etc... They touch on math, science, singing, movement, and art. I highly recommend this school. My son loves it!
Recommended by Melissa Johnston
My son has gone to WNS for 2 years and we are very pleased with the staff, curriculum and culture. They incorporate all studies into their lesson plans; i.e. comparing types of apples, cutting them up, charting likes/dislikes, etc... They touch on math, science, singing, movement, and art. I highly recommend this school. My son loves it!
Recommended by Melissa Johnston
- Superkids
Summit
We love it. The extended hours are very helpful for working parents, being able to watch online, and the weekend babysitting is a big bonus.
Recommended by Amy Patton
We love it. The extended hours are very helpful for working parents, being able to watch online, and the weekend babysitting is a big bonus.
Recommended by Amy Patton
Vet
- Murray Hill Vet (New Providence)
(908) 464-0664
The whole staff is extremely friendly and loving to all of our pets. They make time to see us on weekends for last minute problems and they are always thorough in their evaluations of each situation.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
The whole staff is extremely friendly and loving to all of our pets. They make time to see us on weekends for last minute problems and they are always thorough in their evaluations of each situation.
Recommended by Shanna Deng
Special Offer for our Members
- Income Tax Preparation: Liberty Tax Service
279 Springfield Avenue,
New Providence
Additional 20% Off bill for Newcomers Club members
This would be on top of any other promotional offers.
Example: $250 tax bill
less $50 coupon (mailed to general public for new customers)
=$200
less $40 (20% Newcomers Club member special discount)
Final bill $160
Additional 20% Off bill for Newcomers Club members
This would be on top of any other promotional offers.
Example: $250 tax bill
less $50 coupon (mailed to general public for new customers)
=$200
less $40 (20% Newcomers Club member special discount)
Final bill $160
Newcomers Club and its members are not responsible for the above mentioned vendors or their representatives. We shall not be held liable for these vendors. All business dealings with the above listed vendors are solely between contractor and client. We would appreciate any feedback, positive or negative, concerning the vendors so that we may keep this list updated. Additional recommendations are also welcome.