Bridgewater, NJ February 2023

Live, Love, Local!

LI F E + C U LTU R E

RE ADERS’ CH O I CE AWARD WIN N ERS REVE ALED F O O D + B E V E R AG E

YES , YOU CAN M AKE SUSH I! S T Y LE + B E AUT Y

FLIRT Y DATE N IGHT ST YLES

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Voted Best Country Club by our members and the Bridgewater community!

The best is yet to come.

Raritan Valley Country Club is a great place for families to gather, develop meaningful relationships and create wonderful memories. Our members enjoy amenities including golf, racquet sports, a resort-style pool, youth programs, exquisite dining and a full calendar of social events. As a Troon® managed private club, members also receive exclusive access to extraordinary golf and lifestyle benefits throughout the world with Troon Privé Privileges.

WITH CLUB-WIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE HORIZON, IT’S AN EXCITING TIME FOR RVCC! Become a part of our community and watch us as we grow. The best is yet to come!

Please email membership@rvcc1911.org or call (908) 722-2000, ext. 207 to schedule a personal tour and explore our membership opportunities today!

747 State Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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February 2023 PUBLISHER S

LIFESTYLE LETTER

Love is what makes the ride worthwhile While February is the shortest month of the year, in many ways it feels like the longest. By February I’m always over the cold, and Spring feels so close I can taste it. Yet inevitably we get hit with more Winter weather, which just makes me kind of cranky. I’m a girl who lives for the summer. By 40 years old, I should know what to expect, and yet every year I sit here surprised by just how cold and dark February is.

But not everything about February is dreary because Cupid makes his big appearance. Now, I know the “Day of Love” gets a bad reputation for being another commercialized, greeting card holiday, but it’s actually the day my husband and I tied the knot. This February 14th marks 14 years of (mostly) blissful marriage and 20 years since our first date. That first evening he showed up with flowers in hand and took me out for a sushi dinner; therefore, it only seemed fitting to include instructions on page 16 on how to make your own sushi rolls. It’s easier than you would think!

Whether you choose to make a reservation and go out for a fancy dinner or relax at home, Tara Vitollo, owner of Olcott Squared in Bernardsville, will help you pick out a fun date night style. One of her options even includes stretchy jeans, so you can indulge and not feel like you’re busting out of your pants by dessert. Check out her sophisticated yet flirty options on page 30.

In this issue, we also congratulate the winners of our Third Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! In the Fall, Bridgewater came together and voted for the best businesses in the area, and we are excited to finally be able to announce the winners this month. Turn to page 22 to see the businesses that Bridgewater residents love the most!

We all know that love makes the world go 'round, so enjoy this February and be generous with spreading the love. Happy Valentine's Day!

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

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inside the issue The Local Love Issue

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Local Experiences

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Culinary Creations

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Local’s Choice

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Fashion Forward

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Education Corner

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Events

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Realty Report

Victoria Murray of Soul Child Creates an Elegant Sushi Meal for Valentine’s Day

22 Bridgewater City Lifestyle Readers’ Choice 2022

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

30 Flirty Date Night Style

Who Says Moms Can’t Look Sexy — and Be Comfortable? Olcott Squared Shows You How

36 Robert Beers

Bridgewater-Raritan Superintendent of Schools Discusses Priorities, Challenges and What Makes Our School System Great

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: MuSen Photos by Karen Kwong In this issue, Tara Vitollo, owner of Olcott Squared in Bernardsville, helps busy moms get date-night ready with styles that are as chic as they are comfortable.

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FO O D + B E V E R AG E

LI FE + C U LT U R E ST YLE + B E AU TY EDU CAT I ON

R EA L ESTAT E

YOUR LIGHTHOUSE IN THE STORM ™ At Lyons & Associates, our attorneys understand that family law, criminal law, estate planning, business litigation, and other complex legal matters involve more than just a resolution. While we aggressively pursue your goals and protect your interests in court, we will also take a holistic approach that focuses on helping you recover from the legal crisis you may be currently encountering. Call for a free consultation.

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We look forward to 2023 and will continue striving for the exceptional results you all deserve while maintaining a safe and healthy experience for our family, friends & clients.

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city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen.

SOMERSET COUNTY VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

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BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

1: Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools Honors Theater Arts Program presented “The World Goes ’Round.” 2: Bridgewater Senior Citizen Center donated non-perishable food to create Thanksgiving meal baskets for needy families. 3: Four graduating girls’ lacrosse players for Bridgewater-Raritan High School signed college letters of intent. 4: The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center held its annual Intergenerational Thanksgiving Feast. 5: Emma Scandura and Casey Murphy, professional goalkeeper for North Carolina Courage, National Women’s Soccer League. 6: BR Skateboarding held “Skate for the Paws” fundraiser to benefit the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

BY ISABELLA BAYANTEMUR

From restaurants, shops, artists and more, show your love and support to our city’s creatives and visionaries. Enjoy these local establishments that you’re sure to fall for while giving back to our city’s economy simultaneously.

Our Picks to Show Your Local Love JOE'S MEAT MAR KET: A unique, go-to food market featuring imported gro-

ceries and provisions. 28 Main St., South Bound Brook BATTISTA BOUTIQUE: Unique and vintage pieces that are sure to catch eyes.

16 Division St., Somerville EVOLVE CLOTHING GALLER Y: Confident, street-wise fashion takes center

stage. 80 W. Main St., Somerville SOUL TR IP: Popular New Age store offers a variety of crystals, candles,

incense and apparel. 26 Division St., Somerville KYMA GR EEK CUISINE: Charming restaurant with attentive staff and a menu that guides you to the sun-drenched islands of Greece. 24 E. Main St., Somerville

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YE S, YOU CAN M A K E S US H I !

VICTORIA MURRAY, OWNER OF SOUL CHILD, CREATES AN ELEVATED MENU FOR A ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DAY DATE AT HOME 16

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Crab Avocado Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll with Garlic Edamame and Coconut Lime Lychee Sorbet with Raspberry Sauce and a Saketini Cocktail INGREDIENTS • • • •

Sushi rice Mirin 2 medium carrots 1 English cucumber

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1 ripe avocado 1/2 lb of sashimi-grade tuna Sriracha 1/4 lb crab meat, cooked Kewpie mayo 1 package nori paper Soy sauce Wasabi paste Pickled ginger

SUSHI ROLLS

For Victoria Murray, the most romantic nights are often spent in the kitchen, cooking with your loved one. “It’s a great way for couples to connect,” she says. “There is an element of teamwork: You have to read the instructions and execute a meal together. And depending on how you are in the kitchen, the recipe could turn out as expected — or like an episode of ‘Nailed It!’” This Valentine’s Day, get adventurous and try your hand at homemade sushi. “It’s an elevated dish that people don’t try at home, but it’s easy,” says Murray, owner of Soul Child, a holistic wellness program that incorporates nutritional cooking, meditation and yoga. “You cannot just use any raw fish. It is important to get sashimi-grade fish. My go-to fishmonger is Metropolitan Seafood & Gourmet in Lebanon.

You can also use canned fish like crab or tuna if you prefer.”

Murray recommends creating a whole experience by pouring wine and putting on Japanese music to set the mood.

Interested in cooking with Murray or having her cook for you? Visit soulchild.life. She also offers gift cards, which make a great Valentine’s Day gift.

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ARTICLE BY PATTI ZIELINSKI

1. Make 1 cup of sushi rice according to instructions of package. (Especially make sure to rinse the rice until water runs clear.) After rice is fully cooked, season with 2 tbsp of mirin, applying all over surface of the rice to evenly disperse. Set aside to cool.

2. Cut carrots into matchsticks.

3. Cut ¼ of cucumber off and reserve. Cut rest of cucumber in half lengthwise, then scoop out seeds and slice into matchsticks.

4. Cut avocado in half and remove skin and slice into thin strips.

5. Chop up tuna into a fine dice and mix with 1 tsp Sriracha. Taste and add more Sriracha if needed.

6. Drain crab if needed and blot off any excess moisture.

7. Combine ¼ cup Kewpie mayo with 1 tbsp Sriracha or to desired spiciness.

TO ASSEMBLE THE SUSHI ROLLS: Place bamboo rolling sheet inside a large zip-close bag. Place nori sheet shiny side up and wet fingertips with water and pick up rice, about ½ cup, and spread a thin layer across the nori. Flip over nori so rice is on the underside. Place a few strips of carrot, cucumber and avocado pieces on the nori then place about 1 ½ to 2 tbsp of crab on the lower half about 1 inch up from the bottom of the sheet and out to the edges of the nori. Roll up the nori from the bottom to the top, gently pulling the bamboo rolling sheet toward you. When the roll is complete, slice into ½-inch pieces. Repeat with tuna. Dip into soy sauce with muddled wasabi and pickled ginger or spicy mayo.

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Garlic Edamame

Coconut Lime Lychee Sorbet with Raspberry Sauce

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Crab Avocado Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll

EDAMAME • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 c edamame • 2 tbsp soy sauce

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Chop garlic and add to pan with 2 tbsp of soy sauce, then add edamame and toss together on medium-low heat with ¼ cup water and cover. Remove from pan once edamame is cooked and water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

SORBET • • • • •

1 can full fat coconut milk 1 can lychees in syrup 1 lime Salt 1 jar raspberry jelly

In a blender, combine can of coconut milk and lychees drained with zest of 1 lime and juice of half and pinch of salt, then combine until fully incorporated. Taste and add additional lime juice or sugar if needed. Put in a container with lid and place in freezer. In a small saucepan, add ½ cup raspberry jelly and 3 tbsp of water on medium-low heat and stir until jelly becomes a sauce. Remove from heat.

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Slice 4 thin slices of cucumber and place remainder in a cocktail shaker then muddle. Add 1 ½ oz of vodka, 1 ½ oz of sake and ¼ oz of simple syrup then shake with ice and serve in a martini glass with 2 thin cucumber slices.

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

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LOCA L’S CH OICE | L IFE + CULTURE

The results of our Readers’ Choice Awards are in! This fall, we gave our readers an important task: to nominate their favorite businesses in the Bridgewater area.

As in years past, we were astonished by the community support for Bridgewater-area businesses. Our 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.

BEST SUMMER CAMP

BEST CHIROPRACTOR / PHYSICAL THERAPIST

O’NEILL CHIROPRACTIC

SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

1031 U.S. 202, Branchburg

775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater | ssbjcc.org

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Camp Ruach is a high-caliber, inclusive and welcoming camp for children aged 3 to 9th grade, providing instructional/free swim, arts, athletics, ropes course and STEM. Recreation includes indoor/outdoor pools, splash pad, sensory garden, amphitheater and ninja warrior course.

BEST EYE CENTER

ABESSI EYE CARE & SURGERY 3322 U.S. 22 West, Ste. 503,

B E S T C O U N T RY C LU B

Branchburg | abessieye.com

R A R I TA N VA L L E Y C O U N T RY C LU B 747 Rte. 28, Bridgewater | rvcc1911.org

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

I M M AC U L ATA HIGH SCHOOL

RVCC’s community of members enjoy amenities including a spectacular golf course, resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, squash and exquisite dining options — further enhanced by an exciting social calendar, youth activities and instructional golf and racquets programs.

240 Mountain Ave., Somerville immaculatahighschool.org

BEST BOUTIQUE

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

E V O LV E C L O T H I N G G A L L E R Y

S A LY G ’ S

80 W. Main St., Somerville | evolveclothinggallery.com

169 Washington Valley Rd., Warren salygsrestaurant.com

Evolve Clothing Gallery, an innovative luxury menswear boutique showcasing emerging designers and grounded in a select roster of established brands, brings “Soho to Somerville.”

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Powder Mill Plaza, 4 Gilbraltar Dr.,

50 Division St., Ste. 501, Somerville | halopaintingcompany.com

Morris Plains | depasqualethespa.com

Halo is experienced with interior and exterior paint and can add flair to a room with wallpaper. It offers a permanent maintenance service to keep homes running safely and efficiently and looking great. Call for a free estimate.

BEST CLEANING SERVICE

M A R I A’ S C L E A N I N G SERVICE & SONS, LLC

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP

91 E. Somerset St., Ste. C, Raritan

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1400 U.S. 22, Bridgewater | bridgewaternissan.com BEST HOME REMODELER / BUILDER

Bridgewater Nissan sells new Nissans and bargain pre-owned vehicles as well as maintains your current ride.

CAULFIELD HOME CONTRACTING Bridgewater | 908-698-3218

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K L U G R E A LT Y G R O U P

B E S T P LU M B E R / H VAC

222 Mt. Airy Rd., Basking Ridge | micheleklug.com

QUE E N B PLUMBING, H E AT I N G A N D C O O L I N G

Klug Realty Group is your go-to trusted resource for real estate, made up of highly-seasoned real estate professionals and dedicated specialists who provide exceptional, personalized service to each of their clients.

Warren | queenbplumbing.com

O P P O S I T E PAG E : Laraine Sokloski and Jennifer Panaia - Best Country Club - Raritan Valley Country Club

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Mindful Life Therapy LLC (est. 2012) is a team of highly skilled, insight-oriented professional counselors. MLT treats children through adults in outpatient psychotherapy (in-person and telehealth available).

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Stellar Academy | 757 Rte. 202-206, Bridgewater Stellar Academy provides childcare that immerses children from infancy to kindergarten in each of the eight intelligences (Musical/Rhythmic, Verbal/ Linguistic, Logical/Mathematical, Visual/Spatial, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Naturalist, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal).

O P P O S I T E PAG E : (Clockwise from top left) Michele Klug - Best Realtor - Klug Realty Group, RanD Pitts - Best Boutique - Evolve Clothing Gallery, Debbie Golden and Rebecca Metzger - Best Summer Camp - Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, Erik Scholp - Best Car Dealership - Bridgewater Nissan, Jeremy Cohen and Dr. Vince Sferra - Best Chiropractor / Physical Therapist - Natural Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jim Swanton - Best Financial Planner - Jim Swanton Financial Advisor Edward Jones

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FLIRTY DATE NIGHT STYLE Who Says Moms Can’t Look Sexy — and Be Comfortable?

Tara Vitollo of Olcott Squared Shows You How

Tara Vitollo, owner of Olcott Squared in Bernardsville, might be in the fashion industry but foremost she is a mom. “My date nights look different now than they did when I was in my 20s,” she says. “My husband, Michael, and I have three kids, so our date nights sometimes are as simple as sharing a bottle of wine with slices of pizza.”

Bridgewater City Lifestyle invited Vitollo to create four sophisticated but comfortable looks for a romantic date night. In honor of Valentine’s Day, she selected a palette of pinks and reds, but encourages you play with color if the traditional hues

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are not as flattering for your skin tone by picking, say, an orangey red or a pale pink.

Vitollo is obsessed with her black denim stretchy jeans, which she paired with a sheer floral shirt with red and pink tones over a bralette. “The jeans are fashion-forward and edgy. They’re high-waisted, so are very forgiving, and have fur trim at the cuffs by the ankles. The top is casual, age-appropriate and feminine but screams ‘sexy,’” she says.

In another twist on black-and-red, Vitollo married vegan leather joggers with an oversized, hot-pink cashmere sweater with romantic bell sleeves. “This is also very forgiving, with an elastic waist,” she says.

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Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde” showed us how smart and sophisticated — and flirty — a hot-pink suit can be. Vitollo loves suits especially because they are so versatile. “You can pair the blazer with jeans and boots or wear a bodysuit and a denim or leather jacket with the pants, which are mid-rise with a wide leg,” she says.

A more casual modern look is a cotton-blended knit that teases by showing a bit of shoulder worn with hugging denim jeans, a leather jacket and boots. “I love the texture,” Vitollo says. “I always feel sexy in boots and denim that fits tight in the right places. The look is as chic as it is casual and comfortable.”

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Robert Beers WHAT DREW YOU TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION?

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT?

As a student at Sayreville High School, I was fortunate to have teachers and coaches who I credit with changing the trajectory of my life. I believe my life would have been very different if I did not have experienced coaches like Brian Merrigan, Bill Scarola and Bill Doll, and teachers like Rita Vail and Marianne Quiatkowski. I’ll never forget how they helped me and how their influence inspired me to enter the field and become what I feel is the most influential and noble profession in the world.

As a lifelong educator and New Jersey resident, I am keenly aware of the positive attributes of the Bridgewater-Raritan community. The school system has long been considered one of the best in the state. I applied for this position hoping I could take some of my knowledge and experience developed in various districts and help the school district move forward and continue its tradition of excellence.

BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DISCUSSES PRIORITIES, CHALLENGES AND WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM GREAT

ARTICLE BY PATTI ZIELINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIZ POLO, HAVANA PHOTOGRAPHY

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WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THE BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC REFERENDUM IN MARCH? This referendum will help us modernize our learning environments: HVAC, indoor air quality, classroom updates and all-purpose room updates. It will allow us to enhance educational offerings and student experience, such as providing full-day kindergarten and creating an authentic middle school experience for grades 6 to 8. Structural improvements will address safety and security throughout the district by replacing interior and exterior doors and adding security vestibules to each building.

The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is a high-performing district with aging facilities. We need to upgrade our buildings and instructional space to meet the needs of our students. It is essential for our residents to vote because the referendum must pass for the district to receive debt service aid from the State of New Jersey. Debt service aid is approximately 34 percent of the overall project costs, representing significant savings to the taxpayers of Bridgewater and Raritan.

Full-day kindergarten will have a tremendous impact on learning and taxpayers within the community. This service will place our students and programs on par with similar districts.

The middle school addition will create an optimal environment for learning for our students. Creating a grade band of 6th to 8th grades will enhance curricular offerings, co-curricular offerings and differentiated outcomes for Special Education and Gifted and Talented students.

drop-off areas and are implementing a best practices approach to our visitors’ policy. Approximately 10,000 people visit our campuses daily, including our students, teachers and staff, and we continue to work diligently to ensure their safety.

The district hired a Manager and Assistant Manager of District Security who serve as the Superintendent’s designee and remain the point of communication for security issues throughout the district. Additionally, we hired multiple campus monitors who are retired from law enforcement and rotate between our buildings. These individuals work collaboratively with our School Resource Officers and Class Three Officers to provide an optimal environment for our students and staff.

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YOU WERE A SUCCESSFUL ATHLETIC COACH DURING YOUR CAREER AND WERE NAMED NEW JERSEY STATE TRACK COACH OF THE YEAR IN 1998 BY THE STAR-LEDGER. HOW DOES YOUR EXPERIENCE COACHING INFORM YOUR WORK AS SUPERINTENDENT?

In my younger years, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to coach track and field and cross country at both Roxbury and Mendham high schools.

As a former high school and college athlete, I welcomed the chance to coach at the high school level. Fortunately, at both institutions we built excellent programs, producing multiple state championship teams and student-athletes who won and placed in championship events at the county, state and national levels.

My coaching experience has helped me throughout my career by always focusing on the process and the “long game.” Essentially, you have to be committed to bringing positive energy and work ethic to the table every day and remain focused on team outcomes. There are inevitable challenges we face, but a commitment to core values and exhibiting the discipline to overcome distractions and “noise” will always steer the team or organization in the right direction.

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DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVED SECURITY IN THE SCHOOLS AND THE MEASURES BEING TAKEN. The security of our entire school community is paramount to the operation of our schools. We have taken a holistic approach to safety as the district has invested in swipe card and camera systems.

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Bridgewater.

N E I GH BO RH O O D 782 Eisenhower Avenue

ORIGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S 4

$1,274,000

$1,175,000

92%

82

4

1260 Cornell Road

$765,000

$950,000

124%

26

4

3

969 Spring Run Lane

$950,000

$899,000

95%

60

5

4.1

11 Jeffrey Lane

$795,000

$825,000

104%

9

5

2.1

7 Yohn Drive

$994,900

$812,000

82%

126

4

3

339 Rolling Knolls Way

$775,000

$795,000

103%

13

4

2.1

138 Ardmaer Drive

$749,000

$783,000

105%

10

4

2.1

482 Vanderveer Road

$775,000

$775,000

100%

17

4

2.1

66 Shaffer Road

$759,000

$775,000

102%

14

5

2.1

41 Heinrick Way

$739,000

$765,000

104%

12

3

2.1

1177 Crim Road

$749,900

$730,000

97%

106

4

2.1

305 Raymond Court

$700,000

$720,000

103%

6

3

2

515 Emerald Trail

$745,000

$715,000

96%

13

4

2.1

455 Stony Brook Drive

$625,000

$676,000

108%

15

5

2.1 4.1

952 Ardsley Lane

$740,000

$670,000

91%

56

6

740 Hart Drive

$684,000

$650,000

95%

70

5

3

1856 Ridge Road

$619,800

$641,000

103%

7

5

3

39 Stella Drive

$638,000

$638,000

100%

8

3

2

28 Berwick Drive

$610,000

$635,000

104%

85

3

2.1

3601 Vroom Drive

$559,000

$625,000

112%

16

3

2.1

4 Redwood Road

$550,000

$575,000

105%

22

4

3

2605 Vroom Drive

$549,000

$555,000

101%

14

2

2.1 2.1

903 Stech Drive

$539,000

$555,000

103%

3

3

22 Blossom Drive

$519,900

$550,000

106%

7

5

3

1361 Mount Vernon Road

$539,900

$545,000

101%

14

3

2

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 November 23-December 23. DOM is Days on Market.

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