Tri-Town Focus Magazine - July 2020

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Time's Tin Cup - A Vintage Experience in Boonton

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www.MorrisFocus.news Welcome to the Tri-Town Focus Magazine.

We are happy to publish this bi-monthly publication for the residents and businesses of Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes. Our mission is to bring our communities together by sharing town news, happenings, events and to celebrate the great people and places we call home.

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Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Experience | Cover, 5 Time’s Tin Cup is Celebrating our Fifth year at the William Street location this year.

Kate Terhune Takes First Place in Art Competition | 7

The competition showcases high school students’ creativity and artistic expression.

What is Sweet and Heavenly That Makes Everything Better? Sundae! | 9

Sundae is a gentle soul who aims to please. She is the ideal family companion due to her loving nature! She would be great in a home with kidsof any age and she is also dog-friendly.

Michael Verzaleno Named to Dean’s List at Shenandoah | 11

Michael Verzaleno, of Mountain Lakes, is pursuing a degree in Business Administration.

Connor Moran Named to McDaniel College Dean’s List | 12

Connor Moran of Boonton Township has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College Spring 2020 Dean’s List with Highest Honors.

Front Line Appreciation Group Purchases Meals for Front Line Workers | 14

Flag now has over 1700 members in the Facebook group who donated $61,500! We spent $57,900 at local restaurants and delivered over 7000 meals to MMC and St. Clare’s Denville and Dover.

Nicola Jane Interiors, Inspiring, Fresh New Vintage | 16

Originally from England Nicola started her journey in to Interior Design restoring traditional vintage pieces for her own home.

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Sheriff James M. Gannon Salute 9-Year-Old For Conquering Leukemia | 17 Nesim Aktas who was diagnosed in late 2017 with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, took his last liquid chemotherapy dose on June 8.

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COVER STORY

The Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Experience

by Laurel Harris Durenberger Time’s Tin Cup is Celebrating our Fifth year at the William Street location this year. Over the past six years in Boonton they have continually evolved finding new and unique ways to share the amazing collection of antiques and vintage collectibles.

The COVID epidemic has offered many unforeseen challenges for retail establishments.

Most businesses were considered non-essential for at least three months. Through this difficult time they were grateful to have expanded the Etsy Shop www.timestincupstudio.com which allowed to continue to offer the shops treasures with a global audience.

The shop is overflowing with rare and unusual treasures, jewelry, art and so much more that

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are desirable to collectors all over the world.

Locally, once curbside pick-up became allowable, people truly rallied and “shopped local.”

Neighbors came out and supported so many of the Main Street gems. Main Street Boonton is beloved and residents truly want to see the merchants thrive. It is thrilling to see that so many businesses are surviving this storm. Boonton Main Street Organization in association with so many local institutions was able to start a fund to offer micro-grants to partially offset some merchants operating costs. The local merchants group met weekly on Zoom to offer encouragement, information and relax.

The antique community remained active during the stay at home order with Facebook Live Sales and Auctions that not only allowed folks to shop but offered entertainment as well. Many of these Live presentation are saved to @timestincup on Facebook for you enjoyment.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Kate Terhune, MLHS, Takes First Place in Congressional Art Competition Representative Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the winners of her second annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 11th District. The competition took place virtually this year and showcases high school students’ creativity and artistic expression. Submissions were reviewed

by Michele Marinelli, Curator of the Guinness Collection at the Morris Museum, and Ira Wagner, Interim Director of the Montclair Art Museum.

“I’m so impressed by the submissions we received, the artistic talents of our NJ-11 students, and their adaptability during these challenging times,” said Representative Sherrill. “I’d like to thank all of the students for submitting amazing work, our art teachers for their support of our young artists, and our judges Michele Marinelli and Ira Wagner for bringing their expertise to this competition. I look forward to having Kate’s piece hanging up in the U.S. Capitol and to feature student artwork in my district and DC offices for the community to enjoy when we fully reopen. Congratulations to Kate,

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The following students earned distinction for their pieces: First Place: Kate Terhune, Mountain Lakes High School, “Nighttime Allure” Second Place: Lindsey Mei Alvarez, Morris Catholic High School, “Mind” Third Place: Sofia Rodriguez, Morris County School of Technology, “The Hallway”

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SCHOOL NEWS Rockaway Valley School, Boonton Township, Commencement was held on June 18, 2020.

“Car-mencement” in the time of global pandemic and social distancing.

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Nothing makes Sundae happier than being in your company, specifically cuddled up in your arms. She is a true love bug that will cover your face in kisses and make sure your lap is always warm!

Sundae is working on her house training and leash training in her foster home. She does great with other dogs! She would thrive in a forever home with another canine companion.

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TRI-TOWN REAL ESTATE Featured properties may be listed by the office/agent presenting this information. Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Michael Verzaleno Named to Dean’s List at Shenandoah Shenandoah University is recognizing the 738 students who made the Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester.

Students must attain a grade point average of at least 3.50 to be recognized for the honor.

Michael Verzaleno, of Mountain Lakes, is pursuing a degree in Business Administration.

Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. With nearly 4,000 students in Michael Verzaleno more than 200+ areas of study in seven different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge.

Shenandoah students collaborate with accomplished professors who provide focused, individual attention, all the while leading several programs to be highly nationally ranked. Through innovative partnerships and programs at both the local and global level, there are exceptional opportunities for students to learn in and out of the classroom. Shenandoah empowers its students to improve the human condition and to be principled professionals and leaders wherever they go. For more information, visit www.su.edu.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Connor Moran Named to McDaniel College Dean’s List Connor Moran of Boonton Township has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College Spring 2020 Dean’s List with Highest Honors.

Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 grade point average.

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McDaniel College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including pre-professional specializations and student-designed majors, and over 20 graduate programs. One of 40 “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student.

Represented by the Green Terror, its 24 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. www.mcdaniel.edu

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MOUNTAIN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

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VOLUNTEERING

Front Line Appreciation Group Purchases

By Shari Walker Flag (Front Line Appreciation Group) of Mountain Lakes/Boonton Township/Boonton/Denville/Montville kicked off at the end of March 2020 just as the Covid-19 virus took root in New Jersey.

It was the brainstorm of two women from Chatham and Madison who began raising money on Facebook to buy meals to send to the front line health care workers. Their simple idea caught fire and before they knew it they had raised thousands of dollars.

They decided to spread their idea through social media and name it FLAG. In the meantime Hallie, who is a cardiac nurse at Morristown Medical Center, informed me that her cardiac floor would soon be transforming into a Covid floor and asked if my husband and I could send a bunch of dinners to her floor her shift Saturday night.

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told me that she heard about two ladies in Chatham and Madison that were raising money in their communities to do exactly that.

I found their Facebook page and contacted Liz Bernich directly. She told me about Flag Chatham/ Madison and suggested I gather a fundraising group in our area to send food to St. Clare’s and Morristown. Heading up this effort would definitely be something out of my comfort zone, as I had never done anything like this in my life.

When I spoke to Hallie about the possibility of me spearheading this effort in our area and told her that this was not in my comfort zone, she simply said, “Mom, everyone is out of their comfort zone right now!” So that was it…I was all in! That was March 26 and on March 28 we delivered our first dinners to Morristown Medical Center, Gagnon 1 and Gagnon A. Within hours of creating and inviting friends to the Flag Facebook group page I received dozens of

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Meals For Front Line Workers donations, and multiple private messages and texts from friends and strangers. Among them was a text from an old friend, Randi Kaufmann. She was beyond excited about helping restaurants and front line workers. Her enthusiasm was contagious and she became my go to person and food coordinator.

I continued to expand our inner circle with Meral Malady, who made our graphic designs and flyers that accompanied each delivery. As well Diane Stephens, who was always full of great ideas and helped spread the word in Denville.

I was contacted by many people with ideas of how to raise money, restaurants to call, volunteers wanting to deliver the food, people with businesses that had ideas on how their business can help raise money etc… It was overwhelming in the best way!

The best idea business idea came from Shari Feinstein of Montville.

She and her partner own a lawn sign business and was willing to produce lawn signs saying “Thank You Healthcare Heroes” with all profits going to our Flag. We sold so many signs in our area that she

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ended up donating $13,000 to Flag!! AMAZING!!

Since our community was so amazingly generous, I quickly realized that we were going to raise a serious amount of money and needed to form a nonprofit organization. I called on my friend Ina Rose, a CPA with nonprofit experience, who guided me through the red tape to file for a 501(c)3. About 6 weeks later, Flag MLBTBDM became an official 501(c)3 organization!

Flag now has over 1700 members in the Facebook group who donated $61,500! We spent $57,900 at local restaurants and delivered over 7000 meals to MMC and St. Clare’s Denville and Dover. We have a few thousand dollars left in the account and we are currently supplying lunches or dinners once a week to Homeless Solutions in Morristown, since so many have been hit financially by Covid-19.

We are considering a few other donation options, but we will leave a balance in the account….just in case Covid decides to return to our area.

Thank you to this amazing community of generous and caring people!!

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Nicola Jane Interiors, Inspiring, Fresh New Vintage Nicola Jane Callaghan is the creative director at Nicola Jane Interiors. She defines her style a blend of “rustically vintage” with “current era functionality”.

memories are made”. Being involved in that process is Nicola’s greatest passion.

Originally from England Nicola started her journey in to Interior Design restoring traditional vintage pieces for her own home. This love for all things design led her to courses in upholstery and creating custom furniture. Her natural flare for taking a once loved item and reinventing it drew the attention of her clients requesting her to help them redesign their homes.

Nicola’s ability to connect with clients and interpret their vision in to a complete design is at the heart of Nicola Jane Interiors. She sees herself as a listener, translator of ideas and a story teller. “A home is the stage where

From Dream To Reality Consultation The relationship starts with an initial meeting to talk about the project in mind, timescales and budget. This meeting is predominantly about the customer - what the customer wants to achieve, how the customer intends to use the space and the look and feel desired. They will also discuss the expectations on overall project management of the various trades.

The customer will get an opportunity to look at fabric swatches, wallpaper and paint memo samples so they can start to get an idea of textures and finishes that the customer likes and that could work well in the space.

Next, they will measure up and then walk the customer through the process and answer any questions that you have.

By the end of this initial meeting the designers will have a really good idea of the results wanted and make sure the customer is 100% comfortable before making the decision to move forward.

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After the project scope has been agreed Nicola Jane Interiors will start my research and pull together example ‘design boards’, floorplans, samples and finishes so you can get a real sense of what the project will look like and cost. They will continue to discuss your ideas, changes and budget throughout this process until you are satisfied with the design .

After signing of the project scope Nicola Jane Interiors develops the final drawings, engage the trades and start the formal material selection

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Sheriff James M. Gannon Salute 9-Year-Old For Conquering Leukemia

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon joined the town of Boonton community, fire and police department members Monday evening, June 8, in congratulating 9-year-old Nesim Aktas for courageously battling leukemia for nearly three years.

Nesim, who was diagnosed in late 2017 with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, took his last liquid chemotherapy dose on June 8. His extended family, friends and other well-wishers were so happy he won his fight that they gathered briefly at Nesim’s home on Kanouse Street in Boonton, with masks in place.

Family and friends wore Team Nesim shirts. A cake bore the message “I’m a Survivor.” A sign on the lawn declared “WooHoo, Nesim Beat Cancer,” and a car was covered with a banner that proclaimed “Cancer is tough but Nesim is tougher.”

A motorcade that included Morris County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit Corporals Pete Lohmus and Brian Ahern, Sheriff’s Office Detective Sergeant David Kenny, two Boonton Fire Department trucks and supporters conducted a drive-by procession past the Aktas home, and Boonton Fire Chief David Kaplan got out of a fire truck to give Nesim the honor of ringing its fire bell.

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Sheriff Gannon, whose hometown is Boonton, presented Nesim with a certificate of courage for his momentous accomplishment and “completing the prescribed course of therapy with the highest degree of courage, determination and good nature.”

Sheriff Gannon personally congratulated the boy, who was hugged repeatedly by friends as he milled around. Nesim’s younger brother, Zeki, also was part of the joyful ceremony.

“We’re all here because of your courage,” Sheriff Gannon told Nesim. “You had a rough run going.

You had a lot going on. But you know something?

You taught us all a good lesson. Never give up. You had a lot of courage. You faced a lot of tough times.

We’re real proud of you.”

Nesim’s parents, Selma and John Aktas, thanked their family and the town, which they said was completely supportive. When Nesim was diagnosed in the first grade, he missed school but a first-grade teacher gave up her lunch hour to tutor him at home.

“The community has been beyond amazing,” Mr. Aktas said. “From the board of education, to hospitals, to my job. Luckily, all we had to do was focus on making him feel good. They say it takes a village, and we’ve had an amazing support system.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Stefan Guerlain Graduates from Vermont Tech Vermont Technical College is a leading public college with a mission of applied education and student-centeredness.

One of the four institutions of the Vermont State Colleges System, Vermont Tech serves students from throughout Vermont, New England, and beyond at its residential campuses in Williston and Randolph Center, regional campuses in Brattleboro and Bennington, and at six nursing sites located throughout the state. Vermont Tech features stateof-the-art laboratory experience and a highly personalized classroom and student-life experience.

Lindsey Hubbard and Stefan Guerlain

Vermont Tech is pleased to announce that Stefan Guerlain from Boonton of the Fire Science program is among the 403 students who graduated in the Spring of 2020. Their Commencement Ceremony has been postponed until September 25-27, 2020.

President Patricia Moulton wished the graduates off stating, “Know that each of you has left a mark on this institution in some fashion and we look forward to watching, with pride, as you leave a mark on the world from here on out.�

All of the programs utilize a technological educational component, from the simulators used by our nursing program around the state, to manufacturing laboratories in Randolph Center and Williston. Our academic programs encompass a wide range of engineering technology, agricultural, health, and business fields that are vital to producing the knowledgeable workers needed most by employers in the state and in the region.

Visit www.vtc.edu for more information.

Key Club Holds Food Drive for Interfaith Food Pantry Members of Division 20, New Jersey District of Key Club International held a food drive for Interfaith Food Pantry.

Maya Kalapatapu, 2020-2021 Lieutenant Governor, and a member of Mountain Lakes Key Club spearheaded the fundraiser.

The group advertised on social media, print flyers and an article in MorrisFocus.com seeking donations. Area residents filled out a form and the members of the Key Club visited the homes and picked up the donations, which were distributed to the Food Pantry.

The New Jersey District of Key Club is comprised of passionate, hardworking high schoolers dedicated to serving their homes, schools, and communities. We strive to make the world a better place through service and caring.

For more information email Maya Kalapatapu at ltg20.kalapatapu@njkeyclub.org.

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July 2020

TECHNOLOGY

Running a Business Without In-House IT

by Aroon Duncanson, Marketing Director, 3nom As unemployment claims top $22 Million amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more resumes of former in-house IT support specialists are popping up on hiring platforms. This means that for many small and medium-sized businesses, cutting costs meant grudgingly eliminating their in-house IT support roles and replacing them… with what?

Despite the explosive growth of SaaS solutions and the wide availability of outsourced IT services, many companies still struggle with layers upon layers of legacy systems that do nothing to improve the work experience at best or are detrimental at worst. Prior to the pandemic, these systems were often managed and maintained by your in-house IT specialist.

Now that this person is no longer with the company, someone has to pick up the slack. The problem here is that for most of your other employees, the legacy labyrinth of servers, routers, and software licenses is worse than being stuck in a game of Pacman. Plus, they have their own jobs to do.

For a while, you may get by putting out fires by yourself or with the help of another relatively tech-savvy employee. But in these stressful times, a reactive approach to your IT is the worst approach. Now is not a good time to put your finances, customer and business data, operations, and the success of your telecommuting employees at risk. Today, your IT needs to work for you harder than ever before.

Enter a Managed Service Provider, aka an MSP. It’s a team of experts you can outsource all your IT to at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee. The caveat? It is hard to find a trustworthy one.

However, businesses that do enjoy not just 24/7 access to skilled technical support but the full breadth of a proactive approach to their entire IT infrastructure, next-level data security, and improved efficiency and flexibility for their employees due to the cloud services like 3seat Virtual Office.

Here are just some ways outsourcing IT to an MSP can strengthen your business’s technical foundation: -Tighter security.

-More flexibility with remote work and collaboration.

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While larger companies and corporations may not be able to succeed without a full IT department on payroll, this is one area where smaller businesses can score big. Outsourcing your IT strategy and day-to-day operations into the hands of experts with decades of experience will most likely save you time and money through optimization, automation, and a cost-efficient set-up designed for your specific business.

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BUSINESS NEWS

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REAL ESTATE

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401 Morris Avenue, Mountain Lakes

One of a kind custom lakefront set on the Cove! Water views from all main living areas and bedrooms.

Open, spacious, light-filled floor plan perfect for entertaining. Full guest suite on lower level. Cherry flooring, high ceilings on all levels, recessed lighting, 4 gas fireplaces, 8 zone radiant heating/cooling. Oversized 1st floor master bedroom with lake views, vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, en suite master bath, large walk in closet. All 2nd floor bedrooms have en suite baths and lofts. Full walkout basement with high ceilings, tiled flooring, media room, full bath, utility room, wine room, exercise room, sauna, laundry room, rec. room and guest suite with separate entrance, large country eat-in kitchen, family room, sliders to patio, bedroom with sitting room, and en suite full bath. For more information contact Katherine A. Henning, The Fisher Group of Coldwell, Call 973-263-0400 (office) or 973-886-3578 (cell)

63 Laurel Hill Road, Mountain Lakes

Welcome Home to this classic, grand Hapgood in the prestigious Hill section. This beautiful home is surrounded on all sides by lush, absolutely stunning trees and flowering gardens that continually bloom throughout the Spring and Summer.

Beautiful gardens and gorgeous views all in a tranquil and private setting. The home features classic Hapgood character including an enchanting front porch, grand entry foyer, large brick fireplace, chestnut paneling, parquet floors, and stonework. There are formal dining and living rooms with diamond paneled windows, eat in kitchen with custom banquette, 7 bedrooms, his and her office space, and a laundry/mud room on the first floor. There are 2 master suites - one on the second floor and one on the third floor to suit which offers versatility. The master bath on the 3rd floor is currently being remodeled and will include an oversized walk in shower. There is also hardwood flooring being installed in the kitchen, mudroom and powder rooms. The large finished basement has a recreation area, an exercise area, a powder room and large storage/utility room. Located in a prime location within walking distance to all schools, the NYC bus, and the center of town. For more information contact Marsi Richter, The Fisher Group of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 973-722-6366 (cell) or 973-263-0400 (office).

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Custom Home On Most Coveted Property in Green Pond

128 Lake End Road, Green Pond - $1,595,000 - 3 Bedrooms, 2.1 Baths, 3-Car Garage

Enjoy breathtaking lake views from this stunning, custom home set on one of the most coveted properties in all of Green Pond. This ideal location optimizes glistening lake views, privacy and exceptional outdoor entertaining spaces. Step inside this lakefront gem and be captivated by unique architectural features, exquisite finishes, an open floor plan and incredibly creative design.

Be inspired in the fabulous Eat-In-Kitchen w/ granite counter tops, custom cabinetry and skylights. Dine in the spectacular dining room open to the inviting living room w/ gas fireplace and stone surround. Brazilian chestnut floors throughout add such warmth. An office or optional 4th bedroom is set just off the living room. A 3 season sun room is ideal for relaxing or step outside and unwind in the gorgeous screened porch. Dine alfresco on the lovely, paver patio or commune with nature from the year round dock. Skate, swim, boat or fish.. the possibilities are endless!

Ascend the rounded stairwell to the second level. A den with wood burning fireplace is a cozy, inviting spot. Retire to the magnificent master suite with spacious walk-in-closet/laundry room. Your cares will slip away in the incredible master bath w/ dual vanity, soaking tub and stall shower.

Step onto the private veranda to take in some fresh air. Incredible, customized windows allow for the most spectacular glistening, views. This is a true retreat! Two additional bedrooms and a crisp hall bath complete the second level.

A 3 car detached garage features ample storage, finished space above that could serve a variety of purposes from recreation room to clubhouse or office. With plenty of room for boats, paddle boards and parking.. this is a unique and coveted plus! New 5 zone furnace and newer hot water heater are just 2 of the recent updates.

Enjoy everything that Green Pond has to offer.. peaceful tranquility in a protected, private community set on the shores of a pristine natural, spring-fed lake just 1 hour from NYC. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to purchase a true “jewel in the crown” of Green Pond!

For more information Contact Mary Menard at 973-879-2860.

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Nicola Jane Interiors, Inspiring, Fresh New Vintage Style (Continued from Page 16)

process. Where required they will accompany the customer to showrooms and suppliers.

window treatments and then dress the interior with any accessories that are part of the project or existing items so at hand over the interior looks how you imagined it.

Now is the perfect time to transform your home into your dream home!

Implementation Subject to the extent of the project management role previously agreed, Nicola Jane Interiors will monitor and manage progress to the timescales and budget. They take care of the procurement and delivery of goods from suppliers and oversee the implementation to ensure that all elements of the design phase go according to plan. You can expect regular updates and subject to the level of service agreed, regular visits.

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By Appointment Only! Please call (973) 2650732. 922 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005

Finishing Touches At the final stages of the implementation they walk the property to inspect all aspects of trades, materials and the install to ensure that they have been delivered as promised per the agreement.

They will schedule the remaining soft furnishing,

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Considering a Move South? The Triangle of

The Triangle area of North Carolina- Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill- might be calling your name! With its mild climate and gently rolling hills, this piedmont region of North Carolina is just a few hours drive to the mountains and just as close to the coast. Bankrate’s February 2020 listing of top 10 cities to live in ranked Raleigh, North Carolina #4 nationally, listing education, the job market, safety, and affordability as the top reasons you might want to call North Carolina home.

The Triangle offers competitive and accessible high standard education from kindergarten through post-doc in public and private schools. Coined the “Research Triangle” for the proximity to three major tier-one research universities, NC State in Raleigh, Duke in Durham, and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, it is also home to the Research Triangle Park.

The Research Triangle Park is the largest research and development park in the United States. It is home to more than 300 high-tech research and development companies including Cisco Systems, 24 l Tri-Town Focus Magazine

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and other pharmaceutical, microelectronic, biotechnology, telecommunications, and textile businesses employing more than 50,000 people. From global corporations like Red Hat, SAS, MetLife, and IBM, to small and mid-sized companies, the Triangle is known for its diverse industry options.

The Triangle offers two of the nation’s top medical teaching and research hospitals, UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University. Work in the Triangle 2020 says that Triangle residents have an impressive range of medical and health care options. The Duke University Health System is one of the reasons Durham is called “The City of Medicine, USA,” and offers medical training through Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke University School of Nursing. A not-for-profit integrated health care system, the UNC Health Care System is state owned and based in Chapel Hill.

Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill also offer exciting options for entertainment. From performing arts

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centers and theatres, and museums, to professionally designed golf courses, outdoor recreational facilities, gardens, lakes, and miles of greenway trails for hiking/biking, to top-rated hotels and restaurants, the Triangle has much to offer by way of entertainment, culture, and sports.

WalletHub included Raleigh and Durham in a 2019 listing of “Best Foodie Cities in America.�

The Cleveland Realty Group wants to help you find your new home in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Jeremy Cleveland ranks in the top 1% of all realtors in NC, and the Cleveland Realty Group ranks in the top 100 in Raleigh and

surrounding areas. Team member Mary Aylin has lived her entire life in the area. She brings a lifetime of knowledge of the communities, schools and neighborhoods, and the real estate market to the table.

The Cleveland Realty Group shows about1000 homes per year and has sold more than 500 homes, closing on approximately $25 million last year. Let the Cleveland Realty Group help you call North Carolina home!

The Cleveland Realty Group is proud to partner with The Fisher Group here in Mountain Lakes, to help assist you with any move South!

Mary Aylin 919-795-6347 Mary.clevelandrealty@gmail.com

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