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LIFESTYLE LETTER

The Best of the Best!

February 2022 PUBLISHER S

Jake Slowinski | jake.slowinski@citylifestyle.com Tiffany Slowinski | tiffany.slowinski@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

This month we celebrate the businesses that make our community so vibrant. In this issue we can finally reveal the winners of our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! This process started all the way back in September with a nomination round. Our readers were asked to nominate their favorite local businesses in over 30 categories! It was then followed up in October with a voting round on the finalists. The votes were tabulated in November, and in December we hosted our Readers’ Choice Celebration for our winners at Bridgewater Commons Community Hub. It’s been hard to keep these names a secret for so long and it’s nice to let the cat out of the bag. Flip over to page 28 to learn which businesses made an impact on our community in 2021.

In this issue, we also celebrate the month of love! Fun fact: We were actually married on Valentine’s Day, so we hold this holiday as near and dear to our hearts than the average couple. Looking for a creative date idea for your honey? Check out our Local Experiences on page 18.

One way to express your love for someone is through cooking. As the old saying goes, “The way to my heart is through my stomach.” Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit and grassroots movement that aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Find out how you can support the movement on page 46.

With the intent to honor our readers and highlight the great things going on around town, last month we kicked off a new section of the magazine: City Scene. Want to see your picture in our next issue? Tag @ Bridgewater_Somerset_Hills in your social media posts on Instagram.

So, while you fill your home with chocolates, flowers and valentines (and perhaps college basketball) this month, remember to give yourself some time to do what you love. Find what makes you feel alive and don’t forget to share it with us. And while you are at it, don’t forget to shop local and support our local businesses right here in our community.

Patti Zielinski | patti.verbanas@citylifestyle.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

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Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER Bruce Ianni DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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Realty Report

An Expert Couples Therapist Discusses How to Keep Your Bond Strong Over the Decades.

28 Bridgewater Lifestyle's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards

The Votes Are in and We’re Honoring the Best Businesses in and Around Bridgewater

38 Natural Instinct

Lisa Madson Captures the Spirit, Wonder and Beauty of Trees and Foliage in Eco-Dye Prints

46 Love Comes in Layers

Lasagna Love Spreads Kindness from Family to Family—One Piping Hot Dish at a Time

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city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen in the city.

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1: Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s Raritan Food Pantry Club drops off donations. 2: Peter Mayer, Jimmy Buffet’s lead guitarist, brought his “Stars and Promises” tour to Somerville. 3: Decorated police, fire and rescue vehicles and businesses joined the Holiday Lights Parade in Somerville. 4: Bridgewater cheerleaders placed first in the 2021 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championships. 5: Marcia Jennings, Bridgewater, was honored with a 2021 Somerset County Excellence in the Arts Award. 6: The a cappella quartet The Village Carolers delighted holiday shoppers at the Bridgewater Commons. 7: The JCC gathered as a community to celebrate Chanukah.

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Special thanks to our members and the entire Bridgewater community for voting Raritan Valley Country Club ‘Best Country Club’ for Bridgewater Lifestyle’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. It is our rich history and the sense of camaraderie among our members that sets us apart. To learn more about joining the RVCC family, please call (908) 722-2000, ext. 207 or email membership@rvcc1911.org.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

2021 Disability Advocate Awards The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services honored winners of the 2021 Disability Advocates Awards. Robert Hulit Jr., director of the Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College, was recognized for helping young adults with disabilities. The Somerset Hills Learning Institute was honored for its commitment to promoting independence, empowerment and career training for people with autism. Shown: County Commissioner Paul Drake (left) and Kevin J. Brothers, executive director, Somerset Hills Learning Institute.

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RVCC Board of Trustees Names New Chair Caren Bateman has been named the new Chair of the Raritan Valley Community College Board of Trustees. Bateman is the owner of Somerville-based Shoebox Computer Services Inc. In the early 1980s, she worked in the federal government in the Office of Vice President George H. W. Bush. Roger R. Locandro was elected Vice Chair from Hunterdon County and Tracy DiFrancesco Zaikov was chosen to continue serving as the Vice Chair from Somerset County.

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Patrick McVerry Named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year Ballpark Digest has named Somerset Patriots President/General Manager Patrick McVerry its 2021 Minor League Baseball “Executive of the Year.” McVerry led the team through the transition from independent baseball to joining MiLB as the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. In Somerset’s first year with the Yankees, season and single game ticket sales increased dramatically, with over 1,000 new ticket plans purchased for the season.

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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.

Celebrate the ones you love this Valentine's Day by treating them to a night out at one of your favorite restaurants or experience something new and find a hidden gem around town. Whatever you are looking for, we have you covered.

Romantic Date Ideas GLADSTONE TAVER N: Cozy up near the fire at Gladstone Tavern and share a

favorite cocktail with someone special. 273 Main St., Gladstone, NJ AC HOTEL BY MAR R IOTT BR IDGEWATER : Express your love against a roman-

tic skyline backdrop at The Bradford, AC Hotel Bridgewater. 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ COLOR ME CHIC SALON: Pamper yourself before your date night at Color Me Chic Salon. 18 Maiden Ln., Bound Brook, NJ VILLAGE BR EWING COMPANY: Enjoy a live dinner show at Village Brewing Company. 34 West Main St., Somerville, NJ DUKE FAR MS: Spend a romantic afternoon holding hands while taking a scenic walk through Duke Farms. 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ

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RELATIONSHIPS TAKE WORK. AN EXPERT COUPLES THERAPIST DISCUSSES HOW TO KEEP YOUR BOND STRONG OVER THE DECADES.

WHEN SHOULD A COUPLE SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP? It’s surprising but most couples wait an average of seven years before seeking help. They just hope that things will get better. You should reach out to a professional, like a couples counselor or a clergy leader, if you’re experiencing chronic distress in your relationship for six months or longer.

WHAT IS THE MOST FREQUENT REASON COUPLES SEE A COUNSELOR? Couples report a “lack of intimacy." Many also say they have little communication or are having the same argument repeatedly. What that likely means is that each partner is stuck in their own perspectives and cannot communicate in a way that will advance the conversation.

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YOU KNOW “THAT COUPLE.” The one that seems they have it all figured out. They share loving glances, balance tasks and even hold hands as if they were still dating. The couple that you can tell will be growing old together. What you don’t see is the hard work they put into their relationship, the bumps in the road they navigated, and, yes, the crashes they might have had on their journey.

The first thing you should realize is that no relationship is “perfect.” The second? Stop comparing yourself to other couples.

Meredith Keller, director of Couples Therapy Center of New Jersey in Basking Ridge has been helping couples identify and resolve core issues in their relationships and develop the skills to keep their unions strong long-term. She shares some of her wisdom here.

There are two ways: We teach couples skills that will develop healthy communication and intimacy, and as licensed therapists, we help them explore their issues to discover the root cause. For example, an argument over how a dishwasher is loaded is not about the dishwasher.

It could really be about a partner feeling uncared for, not listened to or disrespected.

We use three couples therapy theories: Imago Relationship Therapy, Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. The skills help strengthen their communication, enhance their sexual connection and help partners convey their love and appreciation. We want couples to use these tools and skills between sessions so that these actions become their new normal.

We also run men’s and women’s relationship groups for individuals whose partners are not interested in counseling and a Gottman couples workshop called “Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”

WHAT SHOULD COUPLES EXPECT WHEN THEY SEEK COUNSELING? Every couple is different, but there is something magic about 12 meetings. It’s enough time for them to discover new insights, to feel heard, to learn how to tolerate the emotions that arise, become more vulnerable and learn and apply the skills we teach. If they can do that work for 12 weeks, I generally find the marriage will be fine because both are showing a consistent willingness to work on the issues.

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WHAT IS A COMMON MISPERCEPTION IN A RELATIONSHIP? That our partner should be everything that we need them to be: friend, lover, good earner, excellent parent and support us in everything we need. It’s unrealistic.

When our partner does not fulfill these expectations in all these areas, we think there's something wrong with them. Instead of focusing on the traits that you dislike in your partner, consider what you should change in yourself. How is your relationship challenging you to grow within yourself? Maybe you need to learn to be more tolerant, become a better listener or accept the fact that your partner sometimes will have a different opinion and you may not always agree.

HOW CAN COUPLES GET THE SPARK BACK? The key is expressing love and appreciation. How often do you think something positive about your partner but never say it? Why don’t you send them a text telling them one thing that you appreciate about them—and then watch what happens.

HOW DO PARENTS NAVIGATE THEIR RELATIONSHIP ONCE THEY HAVE CHILDREN? It’s a myth in our culture that good parents should put their children first.

The alternative perspective: There is value in parents prioritizing their marriage because children observe how the parents act. If children grow up in a happy, loving household where parents model how to effectively talk through differences and show love and affection, children will use those skills when they are in their own marriage one day.

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Jake and Tiffany Slowinski, Publishers

The Votes Are in and We’re Honoring the Best Businesses in and Around Bridgewater

ARTICLE BY JAKE SLOWINSKI PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMANTHA ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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At long last, the results are in! This fall, we gave our readers an important task: to nominate their favorite businesses in the Bridgewater area.

From there, we tallied the top three to five businesses in each category and gave our next call to action: to vote for the best! With thousands of votes cast in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, we were astounded by the community support for Bridgewater-area businesses. Our 41 winners have earned the community’s trust through good business practices, great communication and high-quality results in their respective fields. This month, we celebrate them. Read on to learn more and find a few new businesses to support this year.

Readers Choice Winners from Local Patriots BNI Group

Board Members from Raritan Valley Country Club

B E S T R E A LTO R

THE MICHELE KLUG TEAM – KELLER WILLIAMS 222 MT. AIRY RD., BASKING RIDGE “More Than A Real Estate Team, We Are Committed To Your Financial Future!” The Michele Klug Team is dedicated to helping clients fulfill the American Dream of home ownership and building wealth by doing so.

Best Speech Therapist: Denise Bayles of Bayles Family Speech Center

B E S T PA I N T E R

HALO PAINTING COMPANY 50 DIVISION ST., STE. 501, SOMERVILLE Halo Painting Company is a family-owned business for over 30 years. They are dedicated to each customer and pride themselves on the best customer service and 100 percent satisfaction upon completion of each project.

BEST SPEECH THERAPIST

THE BAYLES FAMILY SPEECH CENTER 191 CHURCH RD., BRIDGEWATER The Bayles Family Speech Center is a speech and language therapy practice specializing in the communication needs of children of all ages and adults under 65 located in a homey, warm environment.

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BEST LASH STUDIO

THE LASH LOUNGE CHIMNEY ROCK

Scott Duncan and Adam Fisher of Deck Barn

336 CHIMNEY ROCK RD., BOUND BROOK The Lash Lounge uses extensive consultations to deliver customized services that support the integrity of guests’ natural lashes. They educate guests on how to maximize the benefits of its services and products.

BEST HOME REMODELER

FIVE STAR HOME REMODELING

BEST DECK SPECIALIST

DECK BARN

272 FARMER RD., BRIDGEWATER

3355 RTE. 22 EAST, BRANCHBURG

Five Star Home Remodeling is Central New Jersey’s premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling company. It is a nationally recognized remodeling company with more than 30 years of industry experience.

Deck Barn is a full-service decking and railing retailer that services New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Its goal is to bring your dream outdoor living space into reality.

B E S T L AW F I R M

LAWRENCE LAW DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAWYERS 776 MOUNTAIN BLVD., STE. 202, WATCHUNG; 55 NORTH BRIDGE AVE., STE. 5, RED BANK The dedicated team of professionals at Lawrence Law provides strategic solutions compassionately and efficiently for their clients with family law issues.

BEST PHYSICAL THE R APIST

NATURAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

B E S T S PA

REFLECTIONS CENTER FOR SKIN & BODY 1924 WASHINGTON VALLEY RD., MARTINSVILLE Reflections Center for Cosmetic Medicine is much more than a medical spa or plastic surgery group. It provides noticeable, but natural-looking, cosmetic results by combining the best in surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments.

399 CAMPUS DR., SOMERSET Natural Medicine & Rehabilitation is a holistic healthcare facility that integrates physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, weight management, hormone optimization, women’s health and functional medicine for better health and a better life.

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BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

BELLISSIMA DESIGNS / MARIA PULICE 1869 ENSIGN CT., TOMS RIVER; 18 S. CADILLAC DR., SOMERVILLE

462 RTE. 28, BRIDGEWATER At Gold’s Gym Bridgewater, you will find the latest cardio and strength training equipment, plus exercise programs that include Les Mills, yoga, group cycling and muscle-endurance training.

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Bellissima Designs has been designing clients’ interiors since 2005. Designing interiors and window coverings are not one-size-fits-all projects. The experts at Bellissima Designs will find what works best to enhance your family’s lifestyle.

Ken Alswang of At Home Studios

The Alte Exteriors Team

Best Veterinary Practice: Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital

Best Hair Salon: Cristina Antonelli, Color Me Chic

BEST ROOFER

ALTE EXTERIORS LLC 3355 RTE. 22, SOMERVILLE Alte Exteriors are top-rated roofing experts, providing roof replacements ranging from copper, slate, flat, cedar, metal and asphalt shingles. They give customers an experience they can recommend to friends and family.

BEST LANDSCAPER

HIGH TECH LANDSCAPES 10 CULNEN DR., BRANCHBURG High Tech Landscapes is a New Jersey landscape architect and construction company providing residential and commercial services, lawn care and maintenance.

B E S T P H OTO G R A P H E R

AT HOME STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY 11 PURCELL RD. EAST, BRIDGEWATER In business since 1986, At Home Studios Photography specializes in headshots, family portraits, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings and corporate photography.

B E S T P LU M B E R

KING GEORGE PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC 269-B RTE. 22 EAST, GREEN BROOK King George has been serving Central New Jersey for more than 25 years.

B E S T V E T E R I N A R Y P R AC T I C E

BRIDGEWATER VETERINARY HOSPITAL

830 RTE. 202-206 NORTH, BRIDGEWATER For over 28 years, Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital has been providing state-of-theart, client-focused and patient-centered care for companion animals in Somerset County and the surrounding areas.

B E S T H A I R S A LO N

COLOR ME CHIC 18 MAIDEN LN., BOUND BROOK Color Me Chic is a Boho Luxe salon: boho Cali vibes mixed with New York City luxury.

Our artists are masters of their craft who keep up with the latest trends and deliver a CONTINUED > one-on-one experience.

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John Mopper and Michele Renee of Blue Print Mental Health

Best Florist: Gray's Florist

B E S T F LO R I S T

GRAY'S FLORIST 797 RTE. 202-206 NORTH, BRIDGEWATER Established in 1908, Gray’s Florist has locations in Bridgewater and Watchung.

B E S T P R I VAT E S C H O O L

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL 41 MOUNTAIN AVE., SOMERVILLE Rooted in Catholic values, Immaculate Conception School integrates academic excellence with the spiritual and moral formation of each of its students, with the support of dedicated teachers and committed parents.

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Jarrett Dewelde, R.I.C.H. Planning Group

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

B E S T M E N TA L H E A LT H FAC I L I T Y

50 DIVISION ST., STE. 501, SOMERVILLE

73 WEST END AVE., SOMERVILLE

Jarrett Dewelde is a Certified Financial Planner who helps individuals and small business owners in the areas of life insurance, retirement, college savings and financial planning.

Blueprint Mental Health is New Jersey’s premier provider of outpatient mental health counseling for children, teens and young adults, and their families. They offer “Extraordinary Counseling for an ExtraOrdinary Generation.”

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BEST ARCHITECT

PORCELLO ENGINEERING INC. 252 SOMERVILLE RD., BEDMINSTER Porcello Engineering Inc. is a full-service organization with specialty services in architecture, engineering design, construction management, cost estimating, forensic analysis, expert witness and material testing and inspection.

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B E S T C H I R O P R AC TO R

MCADAM CHIROPRACTIC 794 RTE. 202-206 NORTH, BRIDGEWATER McAdam Chiropractic is a state-of-the-art treatment center with a personalized and caring atmosphere.

Best Preschool: The Preschool Place

BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNIT Y

AVALON ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE AT BRIDGEWATER 565 RTE. 28, BRIDGEWATER Avalon at Bridgewater is part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum, offering residents the benefits of an independent lifestyle with the safety and security of knowing that nursing services are available when and if they’re needed.

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BEST PRESCHOOL

THE PRESCHOOL PLACE & KINDERGARTEN AT TEMPLE SHOLOM 594 NORTH BRIDGE ST., BRIDGEWATER At the Preschool Place & Kindergarten, learning takes place in a child-centered environment. The staff is dedicated to providing a happy and nurturing atmosphere in which children can develop a positive self-image and love of learning.

OAK CREST DAY CAMP 92 CORTELYOUS LN., SOMERSET Oak Crest Day Camp’s 35-acre facility has acres of field space, an indoor air-conditioned creative studio, full challenge course and four heated pools, including a new 7,000-square-foot aquatic complex.

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LAWRENCE LAW DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAWYERS 776 MOUNTAIN BLVD., STE. 202, WATCHUNG; 55 NORTH BRIDGE AVE., STE. 5, RED BANK

B E S T T U TO R I N G C E N T E R

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEWATER 676 RTE. 202-206 NORTH, BRIDGEWATER Huntington Learning Center accelerates academic results in tutoring students from K-12, for test prep including reading, math, study skills, writing, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, HSEE, homework help, ADHD and state programs.

The dedicated team of professionals at Lawrence Law provides strategic solutions compassionately and efficiently for their clients with family law issues.

B E S T D E N TA L P R AC T I C E

BRIDGEWATER DENTAL ASSOCIATES 720 RTE. 202-206 NORTH, STE. 10/BLDG. 2, BRIDGEWATER Bridgewater Dental Associates was established in 1994 and has treated families with quality, honesty and caring for over 25 years. Dr. Ryan Scally is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. David Weedon is a General Dentist.

BEST EYE CENTER

ABESSI EYE CARE & SURGERY 3322 RTE. 22 WEST, STE. 503, BRANCHBURG Dr. Bryan Abessi of Abessi Eye Care & Surgery is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist, who also provides top-quality comprehensive eye care to the region.

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B E S T R E S TAU R A N T

Best Swim Club: Bridgewater JCC

CHIMNEY ROCK INN 800 THOMPSON AVE., BOUND BROOK Chimney Rock Inn is a neighborhood American eatery with locations in Bridgewater, Gillette and Flemington. It is Central Jersey’s favorite family restaurant group, having served millions of loyal guests since 1863.

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP

BMW OF BRIDGEWATER B E S T S W I M C LU B

655 RTE. 202-206, BRIDGEWATER BMW of Bridgewater is a local and family-owned dealership.

The team has years of experience providing its customers with the highest level of service and they’re happy to be a part of the Bridgewater community.

BEST BAKE RY

BLUE SHEEP BAKE SHOP 9 DIVISION ST., SOMERVILLE Blue Sheep Bake Shop is a custom cake studio, gourmet cupcake bakery and ice cream shop featuring cupcakes, macarons, small to-go cakes and a full ice cream menu.

SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 775 TALAMINI RD., BRIDGEWATER The JCC Bridgewater is a non-sectarian social service agency, offering fitness, sports, aquatics, child care, camp, special needs and cultural arts programs. The JCC Summer Swim Club features an ADAcompliant splash pad.

BEST ELECTRICIAN

RHODES & SONS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC. 121 ROCK LN., MIDDLESEX Rhodes & Sons Electrical Contracting has expertise ranging from installing and servicing Kohler generators to all types of electrical service installations. The company provides swift solutions and cost-effective results.

BEST JEWELER

B E S T W E I G H T LO S S C E N T E R

PROFILE BY SANFORD 330 CHIMNEY ROCK RD., STE. A-100, BOUND BROOK Designed by physicians and researchers at Sanford Health, Profile By Sanford uses one-on-one coaching to create an easy-tofollow plan, focusing on nutrition, activity and lifestyle.

TROPIANO & SON JEWELERS 28 WEST SOMERSET ST., RARITAN Tropiano & Son offers decades of expertise in engagement rings, jewelry selection and custom designs.

B E S T P L AC E TO G R A B A D R I N K

22 WEST TAP AND GRILL 1601 RTE. 22 WEST, BOUND BROOK 22 West Tap and Grill serves fresh favorites for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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SPARKLE FLOORS AND CARPET P.O. BOX 529, BERNARDSVILLE For 26 years, Sparkle Floors and Carpet has specialized in “quality that you can stand on”: hardwood refinishing, installation, carpet and vinyl for residential and commercial clients.

BEST PET SERVICE

CAMP BOW WOW 10 WEST CHIMNEY ROCK RD., BOUND BROOK Camp Bow Wow offers premier dog day care, dog boarding, dog training and in-home pet care.

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RARITAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 747 RTE. 28, BRIDGEWATER Raritan Valley Country Club offers a spectacular golf course, plus amenities—including a resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, squash and exquisite dining options—youth activities and competitive golf, swimming and racquets programs.

Best Boutique: RanD Pitts, Evolve Clothing Gallery

BEST BOUTIQUE

EVOLVE CLOTHING GALLERY 80 WEST MAIN ST., SOMERVILLE Evolve Clothing Gallery, an innovative luxury menswear boutique showcasing emerging designers and grounded in a select roster of established brands, brings “Soho to Somerville.”

The designations by the organizations referenced in this advertisement were issued to Jeralyn Lawrence, Esq. The methodologies for these selections can be found at 2021 U.S. News Best Law Firms® (applicable to Lawrence Law, LLC), 2021 Best Lawyers® for Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation, 2020 Super Lawyers® Top 50 Women, and Top 100 Lawyers, New Jersey, 2020 New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Law Journal Best of 2021 Survey Family Law Category and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. • Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., Amy Z. Shimalla, Esq. and Amy Wechsler, Esq. are certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Matrimonial Law.

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Lisa Madson in her home-studio

Lisa Madson Captures the Spirit, Wonder and Beauty of Trees and Foliage in Eco-Dye Prints ARTICLE BY PATTI ZIELINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHEL GALLIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lisa Madson is most at home among the foliage and under the sky. “My patio is my studio. The natural light is there. That’s where everything happens,” says the Whitehouse Station–based artist. “This is our natural habitat. It is uplifting.”

Madson was raised in a home that celebrated art and nature: Her mother taught her drawing; her father was a geologist. She pursued formal training at Montclair State University, then spent a career teaching others, in public and private schools and directing workshops. But a shift came when she got involved with the Nature Printing Society, an international group that promotes direct printing from nature. “That's where things started to blossom,” she says.

Her art is created through a steam transfer process called “eco-dying,” in which natural elements such as leaves and ferns are printed on damp paper or canvas using tannins, carbon and ink over a steam tray. After printing, Madson adds watercolor, glues the paper to a wooden board and covers it with wax, which she scrapes and polishes, warming the wax until it coats the piece in a fine sheen.

It’s a process that demands patience. “During printing, you feel anxious and want to pull the paper apart right away, but it’s better to let it sit,” she says.

“Then, once you pull it apart, it is always a surprise.”

A large piece, like 36-inches by 48-inches, can take her up to two months to complete.

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Madson’s art is as compelling as it is breathtaking. It is a call to action. “We all have a pressing worry that our natural resources are getting whittled away. I bring something beautiful from nature into the public view, with the hope that it will motivate people,” she says. “Maybe it will prompt them to join a local environmental organization or pick up a bag of trash in the park.”

Her works have been exhibited in juried shows at the Monmouth Museum, Somerville Library, Ringwood Manor Art Association, Hunterdon Art Museum, New Jersey Highlands Commission and the Audubon Society in Pennsylvania, to name just a few.

This summer, she will direct a nature-based art enrichment program at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown and has an upcoming installation on the grounds of Ringwood Manor in Passaic County.

Madson implores people to seek opportunities to view art and to buy pieces from artists.

“Go to art shows and galleries or buy something from the library or a student rather than pick up a machine-made decorative piece from a store,” she says.

“Original art is so personal and it feels good to support the local arts community.”

“MY PATIO IS MY STUDIO. THE NATURAL LIGHT IS THERE. THAT’S WHERE EVERYTHING HAPPENS. THIS IS OUR NATURAL HABITAT. IT IS UPLIFTING.”

Connect with Madson at madsonlisanj@gmail.com.

Find out more about her upcoming workshop at maccullochhall.org.

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Shari DiBrito, New Jersey regional director of Lasagna Love

Lasagna Love Spreads Kindness from Family to Family— One Piping Hot Dish at a Time ARTICLE BY PATTI ZIELINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON ADAM PHOTOGRAPHY

Shari DiBrito recalls one of her first deliveries as a home chef for Lasagna Love. “I brought a meal to a hotel on Route 22 that served as a homeless shelter,” she says. “Living where we are, it’s easy to assume that everyone has what they need, but with that delivery, it hit me that it is our neighbors who are struggling.”

Seeking to do safe volunteering during the pandemic shutdown, DiBrito came across Lasagna Love, a national organization with satellite operations in Canada and Australia, that pairs home cooks with people in their community who could use a

mood-boosting dinner. When the Bridgewater resident learned there was no one leading the New Jersey area, she jumped to the task. Now, the New Jersey regional director, DiBrito reports that the state has about 1,000 active volunteer chefs and more who cook on occasion.

“Our motto is to feed families, spread kindness and strengthen communities by providing food to those in need,” DiBrito says. “It’s about families helping families and neighbors helping neighbors.”

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Seniors from The Chelsea at Bridgewater ran a food drive for supplies for local Lasagna Love chefs.

Here’s how it works: People can request for themselves or nominate someone who can use a home cooked lasagna through the Lasagna Love website. “We don’t judge. People can get a lasagna simply because they ask for one or because someone thinks they need one. They could be having financial problems, caring for someone who is sick or going through a hard time. Maybe it is for a stressed-out mom who doesn’t know how she will get the next meal on the table,” she says. “We also cook for food banks.”

Once a request is placed, the system will match the recipient with a chef, who will contact them via text to discuss the number of people to be served, dietary restrictions and preferences.

Home cooks can volunteer based on their availability—once a week, twice a month, once every other month or just one time— the distance they are willing to travel and the type of lasagna they would like to cook. Lasagna Love offers everything from gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options to dietary restrictions such as pork-free meals.

Lasagnas are delivered already cooked for reheating, assembled and ready to bake, frozen or piping hot from the chef’s oven to the recipient’s table. “I most love delivering a lasagna hot from my oven to someone’s table because I know that the family will be immediately sitting down together,” DiBrito says.

Lasagna Love accepts donations for non-perishable ingredients that go into a lasagna—“from noodles to spices!” DiBrito says—and people also can make tax-deductible monetary donations to the main organization through the website. Local gift card donations can be arranged through DiBrito.

The organization provides volunteering opportunities for community groups, children who are seeking community service hours and families that want to give back. “I am so grateful to the people who have donated supplies, cooked, helped spread the word or otherwise have gotten involved,” DiBrito says. “It’s a little way that we can make a big impact in making our communities stronger.”

Get involved at lasagnalove.org. Contact DiBrito at Shari@lasagnalove.org.

“We don’t judge. People can get a lasagna simply because they ask for one or because someone thinks they need one.”

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In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, egg, basil and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Set aside.

Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of the baking dish, top with three lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 cups tomato mixture. Repeat with a second layer (pressing lightly after adding noodles). Top with remaining noodles and tomato mixture.

Cover tightly with foil.

Bake for 45 minutes or hot and until bubbling. Remove foil and top with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

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A sample of recently sold properties in Bridgewater.

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

475 Bayberry Road

$1,250,000

$1,087,500

87%

171

5

4.1

825 Vosseller Avenue

$1,150,000

$1,075,000

93%

28

5

3.1

688 Foothill Road

$1,089,000

$1,070,000

98%

121

5

4.1

17 Heath Drive

$999,000

$950,000

95%

19

6

3.1

1548 Washington Valley Road

$849,000

$925,000

109%

8

4

2.1

2 Sky High Terrace

$880,000

$870,000

99%

3

4

2.2

43 Hillcrest Road

$895,000

$849,000

95%

112

4

3.1

4 Cory Lane

$895,000

$835,000

93%

47

4

3.1

466 Peter Par Road

$829,900

$830,000

100%

9

3

2.1

21 Young Way

$799,000

$828,000

104%

7

4

4.1

3 Drysdale Lane

$749,000

$770,000

103%

20

6

4.1

2119 Primrose Lane

$645,000

$750,000

116%

10

4

2

1170 Fairfield Road

$749,900

$715,000

95%

13

4

2.1

626 Stangle Road

$698,000

$693,000

99%

9

4

2.1

35 Stella Drive

$649,900

$691,000

106%

11

4

2.1

114 Branch Road

$599,900

$630,000

105%

54

3

2.1

716 Van Nest Drive

$695,000

$625,000

90%

104

4

2.1

24 Thruway Drive

$650,000

$625,000

96%

20

5

4.1

396 Foothill Road

$625,000

$610,000

98%

35

4

2.1

380 Vanderveer Road

$600,000

$610,000

102%

33

3

2.1

4 Stevens Lane

$550,000

$580,000

105%

6

2

3.1

497 Rolling Hills Road

$575,000

$570,000

99%

21

4

2.1

230 Shepherd Avenue

$499,900

$570,000

114%

7

3

2.1

208 Orchard Street

$550,000

$560,000

102%

24

3

1.1

1698 Cedar Crest Road

$535,000

$560,000

105%

14

3

2.1

107 Timothy Place

$515,000

$552,000

107%

17

3

1.1

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Garden State Multiple Listing Service (GSMLS), LLC which does not guarantee nor is any way responsible for its accuracy. Data provided by the GSMLS, LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. This data is a sampling of sales from 11/25/2021 – 12/24/2021. DOM is Days on Market.

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