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Summertime, and the Livin’ Is Easy

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Summer is the perfect time to come up with a bucket list of activities to enjoy. While our family of six only has one speed—go—we try to remind ourselves that not every week needs to be packed with constant kids' activities and trips. Rather, it’s OK to maintain a slower pace and bask in the simple moments of enjoying those around us. For Jake, the art of kicking back and relaxing comes naturally. For me, it takes mental reminders and intentional choices to be able to slow down.

Although the “lazy days of summer” isn’t always something we can attain with our packed schedules, give yourself permission to take some time to enjoy some of the simple pleasures. Host a backyard barbecue with friends, make s’mores by a fire pit, spend a day on the water, eat ice-cream on a hot summer day or simply take in an evening walk and enjoy the night sky with someone you love.

In honor of the Fourth of July, our team at City Lifestyle wants to thank all veterans, those still serving and all of their loved ones for your service.

We have an immense respect for the men and women who make the selfless decision to serve and protect our nation. There is no greater sacrifice than to risk your life in order to protect others.

We hope you are able to enjoy some of the many things Central New Jersey has to offer during these hot days of summer and that you make memories with those around you. Also, don’t forget to snap some photos of your summer fun and tag us on Instagram (@bridgewater_somerset_hills).

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Why the Future is Bright for Kids Who Code

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The Arc of Somerset County has named Christopher Corvino as its new Executive Director. Corvino is a careerlong service provider to persons with disabilities in various settings and has been the Associate Executive Director at The Arc for over 10 years. He is taking on this role as The Arc of Somerset County celebrates its 50th anniversary of outstanding services and the release of a new strategic plan.

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The summer heat is here, and what better way is there to cool off than visiting some of the best spots in town to have fun with friends and family in the water? We have you covered with both hidden gems and tried and true venues to beat the heat and enjoy the water this summer.

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JOIN THE FUN AS HOT AIR BALLOONS MAKE A MASS ASCENT INTO THE CENTRAL JERSEY SKIES

ARTICLE BY PATTI ZIELINSKI PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA MENSCH AND DONNA GIOIA VOLPE

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There is something spiritual about watching a hot air balloon mass ascension, hearing the steady whoosh of the fire licking up from the baskets as the balloons slowly, almost meditatively, lift off the ground, soaring higher, higher, higher, until they drift toward the horizon and become mere specks in the sky.

If you have never witnessed the magic of over 100 balloons rising simultaneously, mark your calendar for the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, which will be held this year on July 29 to 31.

Set to the soundtrack of songs like “Up, Up And Away” by The 5th Dimension—“Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?”—the balloons begin making their ascent around 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day, weather-permitting, from Solberg Airport in Readington. From there, they meander the skies over the countryside until they touch down who-knows-where.

The photos are definitely Instagram-worthy—and even more so if you catch a ride in one of these beauties.

The festival is known for bringing in the newest and best “special shaped” balloons from around the world. Often whimsical and the size of New York City skyscrapers, they have run the gamut from a brilliant yellow sun to a 105-foot-tall sequined Elvis to an 86-foot-tall replica of Darth Vader’s head to a menagerie of animals and the world’s largest free-flying American flag.

A popular balloon is the dinosaur-themed “Jurassic Journey,” piloted by Tracy Leaver of Pittstown. Leaver has been involved in ballooning since the early 1980s, when she started out on a balloon chase crew—the group of people who help launch the balloon for flight and then chase it until it lands, well, wherever it lands.

“People often start out on the crew to learn and decide if they want to proceed in the sport or just stay as part of the crew, which is wonderful as well,” says Leaver, who became a private pilot and then a commercial pilot in 1998, but still enjoys working on fellow pilots’ crews. Since hot air ballooning is a Federal Aviation Administration–regulated sport, Leaver went through an extensive training for her commercial license, which included a minimum of 36 hours of flight time with an instructor, written tests and flight-check tests.

Leaver has participated at the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning for about 20 years, 15 of those as a pilot. “Balloon pilots love to share the sport with everyone they know. There’s something special about taking off in one of the oldest forms of flight and being able to give that experience to the people in the basket with you,” she says. “So, it’s amazing when we can all get together in a large group, like at a festival.”

What Leaver loves most about the sport is the pure adventure of piloting a balloon. “Every flight is different—even if you’ve been flying for 25 years. You can have an anticipation of what a flight will

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Tracy Leaver in "Jurassic Journey"

be like and then have it end up completely different than your expectation,” she says. “We may think we’re going to land in one spot, but since we can’t steer the balloon, we may end up going in a completely different direction.”

The pilots pay careful attention to the weather. Even on clear, calm-looking days, a wind shear hundreds of feet up might make flying prohibitive. “Safety always comes first,” says Leaver, who monitors a number of sources that help her determine if a day is flyable.

Rising into the sky is pure magic, no matter how many times you’ve gone up. “I had the most wonderful flight last year at a festival in Pennsylvania,” she says. “I took up a mom, dad and two kids. We were flying toward a large pond with a fountain in the middle. I thought it would be fun to come down low over it. The kids were delighted—and we adults felt like kids again. We could have stayed there all day, enjoying the mist on the pond and the beautiful sun shining on us. My chase crew was taking photos like crazy and giggling and we were laughing. It was a moment of pure joy.”

Besides meeting pilots like Leaver, festival-goers can enjoy live music, a nighttime hot air balloon glow, fireworks display, family entertainment and attractions, the Running with the Balloons 5K, children’s amusement rides, interactive exhibits and hundreds of vendors. Those who are curious but not quite ready to sail away in a balloon can take a ride in a hot air balloon that is securely tethered to the ground.

BEYOND THE BALLOONS In addition to the balloons, the festival books an exciting roster of performing artists. This year’s lineup includes: Laurie Berkner—recognized as the “queen of kids’ music” by People magazine—headlines the children’s concert on Friday. Berkner has released 14 best-selling albums, was the first recording artist to perform in music videos on Nick Jr. and has authored a number of picture books based on her songs.

Alternative rock heavy-hitter Collective Soul—whose breakthrough song “Shine” is ranked in the top 100 songs of the ’90s—plays on Friday and is followed by a worldclass Fireworks Extravaganza.

Todd Rundgren, a 2021 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, headlines the festival’s Main Stage on Saturday.

Classic rock legend Kansas—featuring Dunellen’s own Tom Brislin, who joined the band in 2019 as the group’s keyboardist and backing vocalist—closes out the festival on Sunday.

Throughout the festival, keep your eyes to the skies for David “The Bullet” Smith, who holds five Guinness World Records for the highest cannonball shot and the farthest cannonball shot. Smith has blasted over incredible obstacles, such as Ferris wheels, concert stages and even part of the Grand Canyon.

See the full schedule and buy tickets at balloonfestival.com.

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Kickin’ It Old School ARTICLE BY PATTI ZIELINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DONNA GIOIA VOLPE PHOTOGRAPHY

Nicole Rutigliano Has Created a World Where Kickball Is All Grown Up—and Girls Rule

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Nicole Rutigliano, founder, Not in the Face Kickball

“Not in the Face Kickball” is not the game you played— and perhaps dreaded—in grade school. In this league, 250 women over the age of 40 spend their summer kicking balls, rounding bases, laughing and making new friends as their kids cheer them on.

Nicole Rutigliano, aka “the Commissioner,” is astounded by how her simple desire to get a group of neighborhood women together for pick-up games of kickball last year absolutely exploded into a movement. “I did little advertising—just stuck fliers in mailboxes and posted on social media,” the Martinsville resident says. “Obviously, I struck a nerve. All these women were like me: lonely and tired of sitting at home in our pajamas and missing out on watching our kids play sports due to the pandemic. We started in the neighborhood park, and it was very loose. The thought was: ‘Make it if you can. Don’t worry if you can’t. Bring a friend. Bring grandma. Bring whoever.’”

The idea formed in 2021 when Rutigliano was visiting her sister in North Carolina. “One day, she went to play a pickup kickball game in her community.

Her son sent me a video of her playing—and he was laughing in the background. They were having this moment,” Rutigliano says. “I thought how awesome it was that even though moms could not go to their kids’ games, kids could go to something like this and root on their moms.”

As they began playing, word spread and soon 110 women from all backgrounds were calling Rutigliano wanting to join—enough for a whole league.

Last year, there were six teams, all named after ’80s movie classics like “Less Than Zero,” “Sixteen

Candles,” “The Breakfast Club,” “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Pretty in Pink.” Now, the league is up to 20 teams.

The teams play a six-week schedule at Chimney Rock Park from mid-June to the end of July, complete with a playoff tournament and championship game.

The name Rutigliano chose—“Not in the Face Kickball”—is an homage to the soccer games she used to play with her kids in the backyard. “They would baby-kick the ball to me, and I’d say, “Kick the ball—but not at my face!’” she says. “I chose the name because it’s hilarious and women our age totally get it. We want to protect our faces at all costs.”

The league became a family affair, with Rutigliano’s three children, aged 16, 18 and 20, jumping in to help her create rules and a logo.

The league is purely recreational and non-judgmental: There are no tryouts or practices and games fit busy moms’ schedules. “My friends and I are not athletic. I didn't even have proper sneakers when I started. We don't care if you have never played before, if you can’t play or if you have to walk,” she says.

“When we played kickball in grade school, we had this fear that we’d trip and people would laugh. This is a chance to come back with a vengeance—maybe not as the best player but with the confidence of just getting out of your comfort zone and meeting new people.

This is a game you win by having the courage to just come out.”

The only hard rule is participants must be 40 or older. “If you’re over 40, you understand where we all are in life,” explains Rutigliano, who is 52. “The oldest is 72—and she’s really cool.”

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“I thought how awesome it was that even though moms could not go to their kids’ games, kids could go to something like this and root on their moms.”

Whole groups join the league as teams but there is welcomed space for individual players everywhere. “There’s a hockey mom team. A bunco team. A book club team,” says Rutigliano. “However, if someone joins those teams they feel right at home. The whole point is to meet new women and have fun.”

The best part of the league for Rutigliano is having her kids cheering for her on the sidelines as she did for their

games. “They give me advice—‘Kick with the side of your foot!” “Slow down!” ‘Don’t go that far!’—and it makes me laugh because I’d say things like ‘Skate faster!’ to them. Of course, we get that. They don’t need to say it. Now I know how they felt when I said such things to them.”

Find out how to watch a game or join the league by emailing Nitfkickball@gmail.com.

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You do not have to travel far to give your family a day of outdoor adventure. Whether you want to spot wildlife, hike, bike, kayak, take nature education classes or photograph the local splendor, there is plenty to discover in our picturesque county. Here are just a few places to get you started.

Sourland Mountain Preserve Those who crave hiking, mountain biking, bird-watching, bouldering and horseback riding in an undisturbed natural setting can spend hours forgetting their cares at the 6,300acre Sourland Mountain Preserve. Rich in natural resources, the area offers many stream corridors, geologic outcrops and an ecological preserve that provides a core habitat for diverse animals and plants. This is a great destination if you want solitude.

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Duke Farms A visit to Duke Farms—the former estate of heiress-environmentalist Doris Duke—transports you to another world where you can experience the glories of New Jersey’s native landscape. Hike, bike and take frame-worthy photos on over 1,000 acres. Scan the sky for the resident bald eagles.

Register for an educational program to learn more about habitats and ecological sustainability. Also, check out the farmer's market and bring home the finest local produce.

1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough dukefarms.org Washington Valley Park Located between the first and second Watchung Mountains at the geographic center of Somerset County, Washington Valley Park offers pine and hemlock forests, open freshwater wetland marshes, impressive rock outcroppings, historic features and a 21-acre reservoir. The more than seven miles of trails offer some of the best mountain biking in the state. The park’s Hawk Watch area is one of the East Coast’s premier locations to watch thousands of raptors migrate south every autumn.

Access the park from Vosseller Ave. at Millers Lane or on Newmans Lane somersetcountyparks.org Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve The 170-acre preserve offers a number of opportunities to immerse yourself in the environment, from nature walks, bird watching and catch-and-release fishing to photography, painting and nature-journaling. Explore five miles of trails through fields and woods, a small pond, a bird and butterfly garden, two rain gardens, a restored 1800s barn complex and a historic farmhouse and cottage. Also check out its robust calendar of workshops and discover more about our local natural world.

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Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Nothing is finer on a brilliant summer day than strolling, biking or jogging on the path alongside the D&R Canal, which connects several counties. Throw a line in and see what fish—bass, sunfish, catfish—you can catch. Or slip your canoe in the water and view the path from a different perspective. A fun family game: Guess how many turtles you’ll see sunning themselves on logs during your journey. The person who comes closest gets ice cream. dandrcanal.com

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Colonial Park The 685-acre Colonial Park offers scenic frontage on both the historic Delaware & Raritan Canal and the Millstone River and is a lovely setting to enjoy a leisurely family walk capped by a picnic. Be sure to visit the prize-winning horticultural displays. Sports enthusiasts will delight in a 1.4-mile fitness parcourse.

The park’s three ponds—stocked each year by the New Jersey State Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife—offer anglers of all ages prime fishing opportunities.

156 Mettlers Rd., Somerset somersetcountyparks.org Duke Island Park Duke Island Park is a haven for those who yearn to get away from it all—but still stay close to home. It is truly an island: The park is situated between the historic Raritan Power Canal and the Raritan River. People on wheels of all kinds—bikes, scooters, skates—can be found on the trails that snake along the river. A bonus: the park’s amazing play area, dedicated to the memory of local artist and musician Raymond Willis Brown.

191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater somersetcountyparks.org Environmental Education Center Nestled within 500 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp, the flowering meadows, sun-soaked wood edges and wetland marshes at the Environmental Education Center provide an exceptional opportunity for spotting a wide variety of species. Explore the floodplains, swamps, rivers, intermittent streams, marshes, meadows, ponds, fields and forests. Love spotting butterflies? Before going, download its Butterfly Companion Guide. Sign up for a naturalist-led adventures or kayaking lessons.

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Q: YOU HAVE SERVED AS A VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY AMBASSADOR FOR THE CHARITY AUTISM SPEAKS, WHICH IS THE LARGEST RESEARCH ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES DEVOTED TO THE CONDITION. HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT? A: My daughter, Blake, was diagnosed with high-functioning autism, and that raised it on my radar. I wanted to help spread awareness about autism. With Autism Speaks, that’s what I did, and it included writing letters to local representatives in support of autism initiatives and legislation.

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Q: WHAT CONTRIBUTION DOES ENABLE MAKE? A: It sets up and runs group adult homes for people with special needs, which includes autism, so this was a natural progression for me. Also, I like the idea that it’s a local organization; Autism Speaks is national. I wanted to feel I was making a local impact.

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Bridgewater.

N E I GH BO RH O O D

ORIGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

2 Van Pelt Court

$1,489,000

$1,625,000

109%

21

6

5.1

460 Washington Avenue

$1,200,000

$1,350,000

113%

10

4

3.1

2 Adams Court

$1,150,000

$1,225,000

107%

13

5

4

6 Hardy Drive

$999,000

$1,100,000

110%

14

4

2.1

2 Abbott Hollow Court

$925,000

$925,000

100%

0

4

2.1

4 Catena Court

$799,000

$876,000

110%

8

4

2.1

74 Huntley Way

$765,000

$817,630

107%

19

4

2.1

20 Vista Road

$784,900

$810,000

103%

10

4

2.1

8 Lewis Drive

$748,000

$790,000

106%

14

4

2.1

15 Reinhart Way

$679,000

$750,000

110%

10

4

2.1

1023 Buxton Road

$599,900

$670,000

112%

11

3

2.1

292 Farmer Road

$539,000

$650,000

121%

13

4

2.1

34 Stella Drive

$625,000

$625,000

100%

0

6

3.1

773 Tobia Road

$624,998

$610,000

98%

27

6

3

305 Jamestown Road

$540,000

$585,000

108%

17

4

2.1

223 Marcia Way

$534,900

$562,000

105%

12

2

2.1

579 Foothill Road

$545,000

$487,000

89%

54

4

2.1 2.1

4 Fern Court

$379,900

$451,000

119%

16

4

239 Longview Road

$430,000

$430,000

100%

23

3

1.1

46 Charlotte Drive

$385,000

$420,000

109%

25

3

1.1

74 Marie Avenue

$349,000

$378,000

108%

22

3

1

3408 French Drive

$369,900

$375,000

101%

9

3

2

218 Foothill Road

$375,000

$375,000

100%

0

3

1

38 Marie Avenue

$349,000

$371,000

106%

15

3

1

141 Leghorn Avenue

$350,000

$366,500

105%

14

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 5/1/22-5/25/22. DOM is Days on Market.

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