Morris| Essex Health & Life: April/May 2019

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Contents APRIL/MAY

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GETTING BETTER GETS EASIER

Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s satellite rehabilitation facilities offer patients the specialized care they need to resume an active life after surgery, injury or illness.

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RADIATION WITHOUT FEAR A new technology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center makes cancer treatment faster, quieter and more comfortable.

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FAST ACTION SAVES LIVES A 55-year-old mother of four wasn’t a classic heart-attack candidate. But fortunately, when symptoms struck, she didn’t delay.

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LAKEFRONT LIVING

This property on the water turned out to be perfect—it just needed a brand new house.

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W E LC O M E L E T T E R E D I TO R’S N OT E H E A LT H N E W S BE THERE W H E R E TO E AT

HOUSE WARMING

A Verona designer adorns a mansion with elements of style that reflect the homeowners’ personality and heritage.

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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Morris and Essex counties.

Visit these cities and you’ll leave full of artistic ideas for architecture, home décor and more.

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TASTES

A few well-chosen shirts are all you need to stand out every day of the week.

These delicious Moroccan dishes will tempt your taste buds with fresh, seasonal ingredients—and are simple enough to make at home.

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Getting the little ones out of the house is a lot easier with these cute pieces.

Scallions—a versatile, verdant veggie—find a tangy place in cuisines all over the world.

STYLE WATCH

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JEWELRY BOX

Looking to add to your collection of jewels?

These pieces work like a charm.

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HOME FRONT

Add pizzazz to your patio—and block the UVs too—with a sun-shielding umbrella.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

Montclair is known for its innumerable shops and restaurants, vibrant arts community and diverse, growing population.

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SPIRITS

Flowers and springtime go hand-inhand, so try Mexico’s most beloved cocktail, the paloma—sorry, margarita.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Pho Binh Duong brings the exotic flavor of the Far East to Parsippany.

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GATHERINGS

See photos from recent events in and around the counties.

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WELCOME LETTER

TIME TO RECOMMIT

TO A HEALTHY LIFE R W J BARNABAS HEALTH

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH BARRY H. OSTROWS K Y

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PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER STEPHEN P. ZIENIE WICZ , FACHE

DIRECTOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER SALLY MALECH, MPH, RD

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FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES, APRIL HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS National Donate Life Month. This observance honors the role played by organ, eye and tissue donation in helping recipients live longer, fuller, happier lives. We at Saint Barnabas Medical Center are proud to mark this occasion as the home of one of the nation’s largest kidneytransplant programs, with a special focus on living-donor transplants in our Living Donor Institute. And we are pleased to endorse the theme chosen for this year’s observance: “Life is a beautiful ride.”

Receiving a new organ is a dramatic life-changing event that most of us will be fortunate enough not to have the need to experience. But we can all embrace the spirit of National Donate Life Month—and of spring itself—with a renewal of purpose about our health. The outdoors once again beckons as a setting for health-protecting exercise. Fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables are again available in greater abundance. Studies tell us that lifestyle choices can be a huge determinant of health and longevity. We encourage you this spring to recommit yourself to healthy living, and consider Saint Barnabas Medical Center your partner in that effort. We offer many screenings, talks, classes and support groups aimed at helping you stay well and enjoy the best that life offers. (Learn about a few of these on page 78.) And should illness or injury occur, you can rely on the clinical quality and compassionate care for which we are justly known.

We report about the care at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in every issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life, and this issue is no different. On page 32 you will read about the three locations at which we offer rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from surgery, illness or an injury. Find out on page 31 about the new Halcyon Radiation Therapy System, which now makes radiation treatment for cancer faster, quieter and more comfortable for the patient. And on page 34 you’ll meet Sandy Sullivan, a mother of four who was treated successfully for a heart attack at Saint Barnabas Medical Center last December. Her experience reminds us that we all need to be aware of the signs and symptoms and to listen to our bodies. We wish you and your family good health.

Enjoy this issue—and the springtime!

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STEPHEN P. ZIENIEWICZ, FACHE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER S A IN T B A R N A B A S ME DI CA L C E N T E R

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I’m fighting cancer, but I’m not fighting alone.

With world-class care in your corner, the odds are stacked in your favor.

The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health, is a leader in cancer research and treatment. Together with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCIdesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we’re bringing the fight to cancer with endless resolve - right alongside you and your family, right in your backyard, with:

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A dedicated team of cancer specialists who understand the complexity of cancer and its impact on you and your family

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SEARCHING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? SISTER PARISH, THE legendary American interior designer (who happened to live in New Jersey), often talked about the genesis of her design inspiration. She said, “Lifestyle, personality, taste, hidden desires—you have to analyze all these things before you can start designing in the correct way. We begin at the beginning.” Indeed.

Through the years, designers have told me that the most successful projects are those in which clients are able to articulate what means the most to them.

It might be a color scheme, a beloved heirloom, a favorite rug or chair—something that sparks the inspiration for a design that reflects the people living there.

One homeowner in North Jersey, for instance, was moved by a perfect setting. She wanted a home that celebrated her waterfront property, and the 1960s ranch-style abode that was a “mishmash” wasn’t going to dissuade her. See how she and Montville-based designer Sandy Cabelis updated the home to fit the owner’s vision in “Lakefront Living” on page 36.

Meanwhile, designer Diane Boyer, who runs a firm in Verona, honored a family’s desire for spaces that reflected both their love of parties and their Indian heritage. The result: “a home where nothing is ordinary,” notes Boyer. She adds that not everyone “follows the neutral look that’s trending now.” Turn to page 40 to see the results of “House Warming.”

Some of us travel far and wide to find inspiration. If this is your preference, the trio of U.S. cities featured in “3 Hot Design Spots” on page 48 will not disappoint—they’re full of artistic ideas for architecture, home décor and much more.

Of course, we at Morris/Essex Health & Life know that an idea is just the first step in the creative process. And that idea might come from a movie, a painting, a far-flung city, a field of flowers or even the local lifestyle magazine you’re reading now. Sister Parish knew a thing or two about the twists and turns a project can take, but she loved the process. So enjoy the issue, and let the process begin.

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Know a gifted or special student in arts education? Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Department of Arts Education has established a new scholarship. As a tribute to Robin Hodes Jacobs, an accomplished pianist and choral singer, special education teacher and public accountant who passed away last year, NJPAC has instituted the Robin Hodes Jacobs Scholarship, which will be given annually to young participants in NJPAC’s programs who show a special appreciation for music education. Call 973.353.7566 to make a contribution in support of this scholarship, or visit njpac.org to learn more.

WALK IT OUT

Now that the weather is warming up, there’s no excuse not to get outside and start exercising.

And Livingston just made it easier to do so by establishing The Walking Club, a seasonal weekly event in which members walk around town to get fresh air (and meet some fresh faces).

The Walking Club is free and open to adults 18 and over, and it’s held Fridays from April 12 to May 31, 10 to 11 a.m., weather permitting; your hour will be spent walking the 1.75 miles around the reservoir at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. Pre-register by contacting Jessica at 973.535.7961, ext. 227, or emailing jekelly@livingstonnj.org.

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CULINARY CORNER BURRITOS ON THE MARCH Bubbakoo’s Burritos started as a small establishment down the Shore 10 years ago and has since expanded into a multi-location operation across the state, including a new spot in Budd Lake/Mount Olive. Chalk up the eatery’s success to its made-to-order burritos and bowls, each of which is created with fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative flavors, such as ghost pepper or a General Tso’s burrito (though vegetarian options like a bean-cheese-guacamole combo are available too). More good news: There are two more locations in the works for Parsippany and Morris Plains.

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LA FAMIGLIA Huge portions, fresh ingredients, homemade pastas and staff that treats you like family are just some of the things that make Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen— a BYO trattoria in West Orange that replaces Due Amici—a new Italian favorite.

Pro tip: Call ahead to book a reservation, as this new hotspot gets crowded quickly, especially on weekends.

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A MEDITERRANEAN FEAST Enjoy food inspired by Greece, Turkey, Morocco, Lebanon, Italy and Cyprus at Pasha Mezze Grill, a quaint spot that opened in Lake Hiawatha during the holiday season. The menu offers Mediterranean fare—such as beef skewers, tabbouleh salads and kefteh—along with more traditional items like pan-seared salmon and rigatoni.

PASHA MEZZE GRILL, 94 NORTH BEVERWYCK RD., LAKE HIAWATHA; 973.265.4982

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KIDS’ KUDOS REPORTING FROM LEGOLAND

Julio Arostegui is living the dream. The Chester resident is one of five kids in the tri-state area joining Kiditor-in-Chief Waverly Winchester to be a Legoland Lego Kid Reporter. As you’d expect, it’s a pretty sweet gig; the 9-year-old and his cohorts will share updates on, get a sneak peek at and attend launch events for the Legoland theme park, set to open in 2020 in Goshen, N.Y. The Cub Scout and junior taekwondo black belt will also get four annual passes, Legoland-branded swag and a commemorative microphone, not to mention a once-in-alifetime experience that we’re sure will get him into the college of his choice in 2028.

FULL STEM AHEAD

Many of us learned science, technology, engineering and math in grade school, and one Livingston teenager wants to be sure kids throughout the world have the same opportunity. Molly Cantil-

lon, a sophomore at Newark Academy, started Techshare Project, an initiative that will bring STEM subjects to underprivileged kids. Why the need?

Molly got the idea after visiting her grandfather, who lives in a remote village in China where technology resources are limited. Molly plans to raise money to buy essentials, including computers and school supplies, to bring to children when she returns to China later this year. She has also partnered with Peace Corps of Santo Domingo with plans to hold a robotics workshop in the Dominican Republic.

GIFTS GALORE

Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect housewarming present, in need of a graduation gift or just want some cute new chotchkes for your home, a new gift shop in Montclair is just the place. Pazzazed is stocked with handcrafted gifts and beautiful home décor you won’t find at any of the national chains.

Plus, it has special New Jersey-themed gifts, such as pillows, coasters and wall hangings for Montclair and the surrounding towns, so you can show off your hometown pride.

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NKOTB IN NJ? SOPRANOS ON THE BIG SCREEN

Don’t you love it when the best-ever TV series set in New Jersey is back in the news? The Sopranos house in Montville, which was featured in a few Season 6 episodes of the HBO series, has officially sold for $2.3 million. But the major headline surrounding the long-running series about an Italian mob boss is that the movie prequel has been given a title and release date. Ladies and gents, mark your calendars for Sept. 25, 2020, when New Line Cinema will release The Many Saints of Newark. The film will explore Tony Soprano’s life in the 1960s, as it is set during the Newark riots of 1967. Nineteen-year-old Michael Gandolfini, the late James Gandolfini’s son, will play young Tony in the film.

We’re calling it now: Essex County is basically the new Hollywood. Eighties boy band New Kids on the Block paid a visit in January to Cedar Grove High School, where they spent 18 hours filming their new music video for their song “Boys in the Band.” The video, released in early March, also features a cameo from the Montclair State University cheerleading squad.

And if you missed the hoopla, no worries; the Boston-based band will be returning to the area this summer when they play the Prudential Center on July 2 with Debbie Gibson, Naughty

By Nature, Salt-N-Pepa and Tiffany for the “Mixtape Tour.”

IS YOUR TOWN SAFE?

It seems as if every other week some organization releases a list of the most something-or-other places to live, but here’s one ranking we’re happy to be a part of. Washington Township in Morris County snagged the No. 3 spot on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2019 list of “Safest Cities in New Jersey.” Other Morris/Essex towns also made the top 20, including Chatham (#7), Madison (#11), Denville (#15) and Verona (#18).

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There are three places residents can go for their rehabilitation needs: the hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center and the two “satellite” facilities in Millburn and at the Jewish Community Center. The Millburn center focuses on a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, while the JCC center takes on patients who are otherwise healthy and can withstand fairly rigorous exercise, along with sports rehabilitation, including post-concussive therapy. Patients with more serious health problems, including physical and neurological disorders such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease, are treated at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center.

The anti-gravity treadmill “eliminates weight-bearing restrictions and enables patients

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to progress through rehabilitation safely and effectively,” says Tim Mahoney, P.T., D.P.T., supervisor of the Millburn center. It does so with a pressurized “anti-gravity” chamber that uses air pressure to gently compensate for body weight so that it’s effectively reduced to as little as 20 percent. “The treadmill lessens the force of gravity, reducing barriers to mobility for post-operative rehabilitation patients without worrying about damaging the surgical repair,” Mahoney says.

The JCC gives patients access to all of the JCC’s equipment and facilities for use during therapy. That includes a fully renovated gym, a running track, a pool, a basketball court and yoga and dance studios. “It allows our patient-athletes to do what they want to do in a space they need to do it in,” says Mike Heitzman II, P.T., D.P.T., the center’s supervisor. “Other physical therapy clinics generally don’t have that.”

The center also has its own special piece of equipment called FitLight, and it is designed to improve speed, agility, stamina and mind-body coordination through a series of flashing lights that record the patient’s reaction times. Heitzman, as team leader of the concussion program, oversees athletes undergoing rehabilitation from such injuries, and FitLight is a good tool for these patients, he says.

Having satellite locations “allows us to reach out to specialty populations,” Heitzman says. “This is new and exciting for us.

Increasing our overall footprint and providing service to the local community was the ultimate goal.”

To schedule an appointment at the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Livingston, New Jersey, at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, call 973.322.7500. For the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation in the JCC MetroWest, call 973.325.9100. For Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation in Millburn, call 973.921.0480. You do not need a prescription for physical therapy services.

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WHEN DENNIS CAREY HAD A ROUTINE COLONOSCOPY in the fall of 2018, the test came up negative—his digestive tract was normal. But his doctor did find something else. “He noticed some peculiarities with my prostate,” says Carey, 67, of Livingston. The retired superior court judge who now practices as a private mediator had no symptoms of prostate disease, but he saw his urologist to follow up.

A PSA test came back positive, and further tests, including a biopsy, confirmed he had prostate cancer.

Carey was referred to Alison Grann, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. She recommended hormone injections and radiation therapy to destroy the cancer cells. Carey began treatment just after Thanksgiving. He was to have therapy five days a week for nine weeks—45 treatments in all.

Nothing unusual so far—he was under the standard course of care, with an excellent prognosis.

But after 30 treatments, Carey’s treatment regimen took a different course. At that point, the medical center unveiled its new, state-of-theart radiation delivery system. It goes by the brand name Halcyon, and the department is the first in New Jersey to offer this high-tech, imageguided radiotherapy. This new technology can be used to treat a wide range of cancers, including prostate, lung, head and neck and more.

What makes Halcyon different—and better, Dr. Grann says—is that it incorporates several features that make treatments more comfortable, offering a less intimidating experience for patients. For exHalcyon Radiation Therapy System ample, it limits the noise and vibrations that are common with most such systems, so that the machine’s motions are quieter and smoother. In addition, the Halcyon system is programmed with sophisticated automation software that enables a shorter treatment time. And, to facilitate a closer connection between patient and technician during treatment, the system includes a couch-mounted camera that travels with the patient and a twoway intercom, making it easy for the technician to monitor and converse with the patient.

“As a physician, I like that the daily image-guided capability of this new treatment tool coupled with faster treatment times enhances both the quality of care I can deliver and the overall experience,” Dr. Grann says. “This is a win for all.”

It was certainly a win for Carey. “You lie down on a table that slides into the machine,” he explains, adding that this system was quieter, with a wider and thus more comfortable table than the one he’d been treated on before. “But the big difference was that it was faster.” Indeed, Dr. Grann confirms that the new system cuts what had been a 15-minute procedure down to about 10.

Halcyon was unveiled in 2017, at the annual meeting of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology. It was developed by a company called Varian; the company says it worked on the project for about four and a half years, with the goal of creating what it calls “a human-centered design that would automate, streamline and simplify virtually every aspect of treatment.”

Among its features are a gantry, which delivers the radiation, rotating four times faster than standard image-guided radiotherapy systems. The system is designed with a larger-than-normal “bore,” the area in which the patient lies, and with integrated ambient lighting to make patients more comfortable and relaxed. The bed and gantry are powered by specially designed motors so that the machine’s motions are smooth and virtually silent. The camera travels with the patient, who is always at the center of the image that the technician watches. A noise cancellation feature on the integrated intercom enables immediate and clear communication between the therapist and the patient.

Most important, of course, is Halcyon’s ability to deliver sophisticated, highly targeted cancer treatments with precision and accuracy. “The image quality is excellent, which ensures accurate targeting,” Dr. Grann says. That means only the cancerous tissues receive radiation, and healthy tissue nearby is spared, reducing side effects.

Carey, in fact, reports he had no side effects with his treatments, which he finished in January 2019. “Everyone is confident that this should take care of it,” he says. Though he was frightened by the initial diagnosis, his doctors assured him that his cancer was highly treatable. “As I went through the treatments, I felt fine,” he says. “No anxiety. No fear.” He continues to work, and spends his free time with his wife, Kathleen Carey, an English teacher at Heritage Middle School in Livingston, their five sons and four grandchildren.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center has been a pioneer and leader in radiation oncology in northeastern New Jersey since 1968, says Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, president and CEO. “We are committed to offering the most innovative technologies, allowing us to provide the highest level of care for our patients and their families,” he says. “The Department of Radiation Oncology is dedicated to putting patients first and delivering the best care in a supportive, comfortable environment.”

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SAVES A LIFE SHE WASN’T A CLASSIC HEART-ATTACK CANDIDATE. BUT FORTUNATELY, WHEN SYMPTOMS STRUCK, SHE DIDN’T DELAY. THIS PAST DECEMBER, SANDY SULLIVAN, a 55-year-old mother of four children, was looking forward to seeing her twin boys, United States Army Rangers, who were coming home for Christmas. On December 16, 2018, at 4:00 a.m., Sandy woke up with a pain in her throat.

“It definitely did not feel like a normal sore throat,” Sullivan recalls. “It was just getting worse and then I started to break out in sweats.” She woke up her husband and they went to the Emergency Department at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. The doctors quickly concluded that she was having a heart attack and rushed her into the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, where Bruce J. Haik, M.D., system director of Cardiac Catheterization Labs for RWJBarnabas Health, placed a stent in her heart.

“What was unique about Sandy’s case was the fact that although she did have a history of tobacco use, she had no other heart-attack risk factors and was relatively young for a woman to suffer a heart attack,” says Dr. Haik.

“The whole thing happened pretty quickly,” says Sullivan. “I remember being on the table telling the doctor, ‘I hope this goes well because my twin boys are being deployed in a couple of weeks.’ I wasn’t sure if I was going to be alive or not.”

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She was able to start getting back to her normal daily routine a week later, just in time to see her sons. “The entire Emergency Department staff and Cardiac Department were amazing and made me feel very

comfortable,” says Sandy. “Thank you for saving my life.”

“Although Sandy’s symptoms were textbook—chest pain and associated diaphoresis [excessive sweating without a known cause] waking her up from sleep—she did initially present with a sore throat,” explains Dr. Haik. “Nausea, dizziness, anxiety as well as chest pain, which may include back or neck pain or throbbing in arms—that’s not an uncommon presentation for women.”

“If it doesn’t feel right, it’s probably not right,” Sullivan now warns people. She continues her cardiac care with cardiologist Devang Gandhi, M.D., and is enrolled in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center provides a full array of advanced cardiovascular

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services including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), noninvasive cardiac imaging, advanced echocardiography techniques, coronary CTA (computed tomography angiography), diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular services including carotid stenting, and full range of openheart surgery including valve surgery and coronary revascularization. In addition, a full range of electrophysiology services including pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator implantation, Watchman, electrophysiologic studies and atrial fibrillation ablation are offered. Saint Barnabas Medical Center has received The Joint Commission diseasespecific certifications for Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

HEART ATTACK: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS • CHEST DISCOMFORT: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY: Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• SHORTNESS OF BREATH with or without chest discomfort.

• OTHER SIGNS may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

• SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN CAN BE DIFFERENT: As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

—American Heart Association

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HOME RENO

LAKEFRONT LIVING

THIS PROPERTY ON THE WATER TURNED OUT TO BE PERFECT—IT JUST NEEDED A BRAND NEW HOUSE.

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Sandy Cabelis of Cabelis Interior Design in Montville gave her client a bright, spacious kitchen with a built-in banquette as its focal point.

The blue cabinets on the attached island are a fresh pop of color against contrasting white cabinets and dark quartzite countertops.

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BUSY PROFESSIONAL JANI HEGARTY SAW A LOT OF POTENTIAL IN a large property she found on the water. Only problem? The 1960s ranchstyle house that inhabited it was a “mishmash” of things she didn’t love.

So, after deciding to knock down the home and securing an architect, Hegarty hired Sandy Cabelis of Cabelis Interior Design in Montville to help her design a six-bedroom, six-bathroom traditional-style house fit for her needs and those of her grown children. Understandably, Hegarty wanted her new home to take full advantage of the serenity of the lake and truly celebrate the stunning property.

“When you come through the front door, you can see straight through to the lake in the back,” Cabelis says. “She wanted the home as spacious as possible, with open entertaining areas and lots of windows so you can enjoy the whole space.” The great room fills this purpose, with a custom “woodsy” concrete-topped bar in the corner, built-ins for both storage and displaying collectibles and a row of French doors that open to a porch with a fireplace, grill and phantom screens, perfect for waterfront hosting in the warmer months. And the kitchen, built by Kitchen Kaboodle in Hawthorne, is an entertainer’s paradise too, centered on a custom banquette table, blue cabinets on the attached island and brown-gray quartzite countertops, which pay homage to the homeowner’s love of wine country.

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“This color combination reminds me of the shale mixed with warm earth found in many vineyards,” Hegarty says. “The blue cabinets add warmth to the room.”

In fact, design elements inspired by the homeowner’s travels to California and Europe are found throughout the 5,800-square-foot home. There’s a wine room off the kitchen, maps of Napa Valley hung on the walls and a nook in the master bedroom with a reupholstered antique wingback chair that’s reminiscent of the delft blues of the Netherlands. “This strong blueand-white print complements smaller elements in the home,” she says.

The house is custom from top to bottom, and that meant incorporating a few other surprises. For example, there’s a cozy window seat in Hegarty’s daughter’s bedroom, a fitness center in the basement and—at the suggestion of Kitchen Kaboodle owner Dan Holwerda—an outdoor shower beside it that the professional and mom loves to use post-workout.

The project took about two years to complete. That’s not a crazy timeline considering it was a total knockdown, resulting in a modern, custom home that meets the owner’s needs—and truly encapsulates her personal taste and style.

“Aesthetically the home is fresh and bright, but its warmth and energy come from the owner’s personal belongings and the things that are sentimental to her,” Cabelis says. Isn’t it always that way?

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Top left: Designer Sandy Cabelis chose a soft leather sofa by Century Furniture, swivel chairs

by Jessica Charles and a cocktail ottoman by Vanguard Furniture to ensure that the great room was “rustic and comfortable but with a certain level of elegance.” Top right: Homeowner Jani Hegarty loved the blue-and-white color scheme in her previous master bedroom, but Cabelis enlivened it by placing a reupholstered chair next to a fireplace with fantasy brown marble surround and a mantel made of reclaimed wood.

Bottom right: Even though two of her grown children no longer live at home, the homeowner wanted her kids’ input in the designs. Her daughter chose a vintage-inspired black-and-white bathroom with a built-in bench, Minka sconces and lucite pulls by Jeffrey Alexander.

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PERSONAL SPACE

HOUSE WARMING A VERONA DESIGNER ADORNS A MANSION WITH ELEMENTS OF STYLE THAT REFLECT THE HOMEOWNERS’ PERSONALITY AND HERITAGE.

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A grand dining room table with seating for 14 is the perfect place for the homeowners to entertain family and friends. The red used on the wallpaper, drapes and upholstery is meant to connote feelings of happiness and celebration, interior designer Diane Boyer says.

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VERONA-BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER DIANE BOYER INHERITED A relatively blank canvas when she was asked to redesign the interior of a nearly 7,800-square-foot, six-bedroom North Jersey mansion. The house, built in 2004, was the original builder design marked mostly by plain white walls. The lackluster appearance was in stark contrast to the personalities of the homeowners and their three children, all of whom loved to use the space for parties and get-togethers.

“Not every family follows the neutral look that’s trending today,” says Boyer, whose eponymous design firm completes projects throughout the area. “This is a family of lovely, vibrant people who entertain and embrace their Indian heritage and traditions. We shared a vision to make a decorative home where nothing is ordinary.”

Entertainment central starts in the kitchen, an integral first-floor room for a mother who enjoys cooking and a daughter who’s enrolled in culinary classes. The old kitchen was “one big space,” recalls Boyer, who ultimately divided it in a way to create more cabinets and a large island with ample prep space as well as a table for quick bites and conversations. The cabinets were custom-made by Showcase Kitchen & Bath, as was the canopy installed over the main island. Also above the island—and in the adjacent, octagon-shaped breakfast nook—hang antique chandeliers.

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feeling,” she says. “You don’t have to rip everything out to do that; you can add and redo a great deal.”

Boyer also redid the dining room, which too had no particular points of interest. Red is a color of celebration and happiness in the family’s culture, so Boyer dressed the room with crimson wallpaper and a similar shade for the window treatments. The texture of the drapes and chair upholstery were also important, as the homeowners are Garment District professionals. Hanging from the custom-designed ceiling and above the 14-seat Francesco Molon dining table is the centerpiece.

“The dining room chandelier is critical,” she says. “With the red walls, the glow from this piece is very exciting.”

In the nearby library, Boyer added molding to the former flat ceiling and walls to create visual interest. Built-in cabinets and a custom-made L-shaped desk provide the perfect workspace when the father of the family invites clients to his home office. Those clients, Boyer says, are treated to a “cocoon of comfort,” as they sit in either a cozy sofa or armchairs, each with textured fabrics.

“Everything is comfortable when you go there,” she says. It’s a very warm house now, from the art and draperies to the moldings and color scheme. “When you’re working with someone, you make sure both your visions are going in the same direction. And we accomplished that, creating a dream environment for the family.”

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This page, top: To create a unique feel in the kitchen, Boyer fixed an antique chandelier within a custom-made canopy and above the custom island. This page, bottom: The pool and outdoor entertainment area is in perfect view from the kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook. Opposite page: Two rich red armchairs by Century and an elegant blue sofa welcome guests to the home office. The hues provide “a pop of soothing color to the library,�

Boyer says.

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ESCAPES

3 HOT DESIGN SPOTS VISIT THESE CITIES AND YOU’LL LEAVE FULL OF ARTISTIC IDEAS FOR ARCHITECTURE, HOME DÉCOR AND MORE.

Almost any town in America can give the traveler a fresh perspective. Checking out classic architecture, avant-garde design or even quirky artisan shops on your travels can help you see your own home and its possibilities afresh when you return. But these three cities offer design inspiration to the max.

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ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Home to an active arts community, Asheville boasts a vibe that can be described as boho meets classic Southern charm. While the backdrop of Blue Ridge Mountains can take your breath away, the breadth of architectural jewels is a worthy rival for visitors’ attention.

Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room castle built by millionaire art collector George Washington Vanderbilt II. Constructed between 1889 and 1895, the Châteauesque-style structure is still the largest privately owned home in America and one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions intact.

Asheville may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of art deco design, but there’s a wealth of wonderful examples here. Built in 1928, its pink-roofed city hall reflects the area’s spectacular sunsets. Another art deco treasure is the S&W Building, a former cafeteria and speakeasy. Asheville is also home to many stellar examples of Victorian and arts-and-crafts architecture.

It seems that around every corner of this city lies another design inspiration.

If all this sightseeing makes you hungry, make a pit stop at Luella’s Bar-B-Que, where the pulled pork and barbecue tempeh are cooked up by smoking and grilling experts, or sample the locally sourced meats at Buxton Hall Barbecue.

After all, you’re in the South; why not enjoy some good ol’ Southern cooking?

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Think your town is historic? This northern Florida city ups the ante. It was founded

by Spanish explorers in 1565, making it the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental U.S. Today St. Augustine retains its old-world European atmosphere thanks to plentiful Spanish Colonial and Spanish Revival architecture.

In the Old City section, buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries make visitors feel they’ve been transported back in time.

While St. Augustine is famous for Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., there’s a lot more to see here.

Start your city tour at the Lightner Museum, housed in a Spanish Renaissance Revival-style building that serves as a one-of-a-kind showroom for arts from the Gilded Age. Vintage furniture and musical instruments are displayed in former Turkish baths and ballrooms. A stroll through Flagler College will lead you up a decadent marble and onyx stairway to the breathtaking dining hall, ringed by 79 Tiffany windows.

Treat yourself to a libation or two at the St. Augustine Distillery, which is set in a former ice manufacturing plant. And no visit to St. Augustine is complete without a visit to the famous Ponce de León’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park for a tiny blue bottle of water that just may help you turn back the clock.

PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

If you appreciate the nautical charm of the Cape Cod style, there is no better getaway than the Cape itself. Provincetown is on the Cape’s edge—geographically and metaphorically—and has been called “the place to paint and party.” A walk down brick sidewalks will take you past restored century-old gray shingled cottages, art galleries, décor stores, craft studios, restaurants and live music venues—all steps away from beautiful beaches.

The town established its reputation as one of the nation’s largest art colonies more than 100 years ago.

In the summer of 1916, Europe was engulfed in World War I and creatives who might otherwise have made the pilgrimage to Paris—including Eugene O’Neill and Marsden Hartley—headed to Provincetown instead. Today that same bohemian spirit prevails.

The Provincetown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and the Center Methodist Church cannot be missed. Built in 1860, it exemplifies the beauty of traditional New England-style architecture.

Don’t leave town before you’ve been to MacMillan Pier for some early morning humpback whale watching, and be sure to make an appearance at Tea Dance at the Boatslip Resort and Beach Club. The popular daily LGBTQ (but friendly for everyone) social event is a great chance to sip cocktails and show off your dance moves.

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TASTES

CULINARY ADVENTURE THESE DELICIOUS MOROCCAN DISHES WILL TEMPT YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH FRESH, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS— AND ARE SIMPLE ENOUGH TO MAKE AT HOME.

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GOAT CHEESE & GRAPEFRUIT SALAD Yields: 2 servings INGREDIENTS n 3 ½ oz. ciabatta or sourdough bread (slightly stale is best) n 2 Tbs. olive oil n 2 oranges n 2 pink grapefruits n juice of ½ a lemon n 3½ oz. arugula leaves n 2 oz. mâche n ¼ cup walnuts, smashed n 4 oz. soft goat cheese n 1 Tbs. argan oil n sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Rip the bread into bitesized pieces and put into a roasting pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and bake for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

Segment the oranges and grapefruits over a mixing bowl to catch the juices as you go. Add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Put the arugula and mâche leaves into the bowl and toss together. Arrange on a serving plate and spoon over the juices.

Scatter the bread and walnuts over the top, and dollop over the soft cheese. Drizzle over the argan oil and add a pinch of pepper to the goat cheese. Serve immediately.

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FRIED ATLANTIC SHRIMP WITH PRESERVED LEMON & OREGANO Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS n 4 Tbs. olive oil n 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped n 1 preserved lemon, pith discarded and the skin finely chopped n 1¼ lbs. peeled jumbo shrimp n 1 tsp. ground cumin n ½ tsp. ground black pepper n ½ tsp. paprika n ¼ tsp. ground turmeric n ¼ tsp. chile flakes n h andful of finely chopped cilantro leaves n h andful of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves n handful of dried oregano n 1 lemon cut into wedges, to serve n sea salt

DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and preserved lemon and stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until just turning pink.

Add the spices and dried oregano to the pan, season well with black pepper and salt and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through. Stir through the chopped herbs and serve immediately with the lemon wedges.

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POMEGRANATE & CHOCOLATE CAKE Yields: 8-10 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE: n 1 cup self-rising flour n 1 tsp. baking powder n ½ cup plus 2 Tbs. cocoa powder n ¾ cup light brown sugar n 3 free range eggs n 2 sticks (½ pound) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing n 2 Tbs. pomegranate molasses n 2 Tbs. honey n 1¼ cups Greek yogurt n sea salt

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and line a 9-inch springform cake pan with butter and parchment paper. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

Add the baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix together gently to combine ingredients.

FOR THE TOPPING: n ²⁄³ cup heavy cream n 3½ oz. dark chocolate n 1 Tbs. honey n h andful of pomegranate seeds

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool in the pan.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until really fluffy and light in color using a hand-held mixer. Pour the melted butter and pomegranate molasses into the flour and mix together. Fold in the honey and yogurt, and then add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, and fold together until completely combined.

Scrape the mix into the cake pan and roughly smooth over. Bake for around 25-30 minutes or until risen and the sides are just pulling away from the pan. The cake will still be a bit wobbly, but it will firm up as it cools.

Meanwhile, heat the cream in a pan over low heat. Break the chocolate into a small mixing bowl and add the honey. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and gently stir together until velvety smooth. Leave for 10 minutes to cool and thicken.

Spoon the topping over the cake and spread out using the back of a spoon so that it drizzles down the sides. Scatter the pomegranate seeds over the top and leave to set before serving.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Orange Blossom & Honey: Magical Moroccan Recipes from the Souks to the Sahara by John Gregory-Smith. Photos by Martin Poole © Kyle Books.

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DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a real estate agent’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that real estate agent was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied results to Morris/Essex Health & Life for final review.

We recognize that there are many good real estate agents who are not shown on the representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the county.

LISTINGS TOP REAL ESTATE

MORRIS COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS, ELITE CHATHAM Debbie Woerner Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 Office: 973.500.3032 Cell: 973.635.3226 Mary Weichert Weichert, Realtors 64 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 Office: 973.635.5000 Cell: 201.532.0788 CHESTER Debra Burke Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4900 Cell: 201.230.4725 Maryann Johnston Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4900 Cell: 201.924.6451 Isabelle Famularo Weichert, Realtors 142 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4900 Cell: 908.399.1540 Meeka Kulkarni Weichert, Realtors 142 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.7010 Cell: 908.334.4605 DENVILLE Michael Farrell RE/MAX American Dream 3108 Route 10 West Denville, NJ 07843 Office: 973.361.7700 Cell: 973.862.4279 Juliet Payseur United Real Estate 3117 Route 10 East Denville, NJ 07834 Cell: 973.590.9842

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Tracey Franco Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 434 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 12 East Hanover, NJ 07936 Office: 973.887.2500 Cell: 973.945.6865 Elvira Green Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 434 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 12 East Hanover, NJ 07936 Office: 973.887.2500 Cell: 201.212.6794

Ted Miller Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1767 Route 10, East Unit 4 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.267.3030 Cell: 973.713.3077

FLANDERS Tammy Abrusci RE/MAX Heritage Properties 293 Rte 206 North Flanders, NJ 07836 Office: 973.598.1700 Cell: 973.229.3322 HOPATCONG Frank King King Realty Associates 59 Lakeside Blvd.

Hopatcong, NJ 07843 Office: 973.288.1733 LANDING Kathleen Courter RE/MAX House Values 101 Landing Rd. Landing, NJ 07850 Office: 973.770.7777 Cell: 973.420.0022 MADISON Marlene Vegter Weichert, Realtors 15 Prospect St. Madison, NJ 07940 Office: 973.271.4400 MENDHAM Eileen Scott Weichert, Realtors 21 W. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 Office: 973.543.1366 Cell: 201.317.6338 MONTVILLE Lisa Motisi RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 Office: 973.334.3341 Cell: 973.477.9877

Katherine Adcock Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 973.652.5597 MORRISTOWN Keith Kirkwood Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty 163 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.532.5727 Cell: 407.488.0312 Olga Tsiavos Keller Williams 55 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.219.5102 Gordon Crawford Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.867.1146 Cell: 973.615.1567 Jeremy Gulish Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 908.303.0926 Kelly Holmquist Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.803.5403 Cell: 908.451.4676 Dorota Kundera Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.867.8134 Kathi Masters Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.229.4500

Catherine Pansini Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 862.236.7016 Sima Wolf Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 201.874.2218 Ryan Dougherty RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave., East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.6300 Cell: 973.309.6178 Patricia “Pat” Lopez RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave., East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.6300 Cell: 973.476.2236 Douglas Tucker RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave., East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.6300 Cell: 973.769.1563 Ryan Dawson Weichert, Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.8000 Cell: 973.768.7468 Jillayne Southren Weichert, Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.8000 Cell: 201.650.3722 Erica Travis Weichert, Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.8000 Cell: 908.370.8695 Michelle Pereira Weichert, Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.8000 Cell: 201.841.4413

Enid Davis Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 973.714.4422

Lori Caruso RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07960 Office: 973.625.0450 Cell: 973.219.3789

William Stillman Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4900 Cell: 973.713.6054

Christopher Leiva RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.625.0450 Cell: 973.223.2451

Christopher Cleffi RE/MAX Heritage Properties 259 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4700 Cell: 973.714.9005

David Wainwright RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.625.0450 Cell: 973.818.7100

Cynthia Ruggiero RE/MAX Heritage Properties 259 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4700 Cell: 908.399.3408

Natalie Wallach Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 973.214.3187 Pat Malpere Weichert, Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.334.9400 Cell: 973.714.7880 OAK RIDGE Nicolaus T. Juba Juba Team Realty 5523 Berkshire Valley Rd. Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 Office: 973.874.0800 Cell: 973.390.4664 PARSIPANNY Andrea Martone RE/MAX First Choice Realtors 1160 Route 46 West Parsipanny, NJ 07054 Office: 973.335.4600 Cell: 973.886.2626 Jackie Scura RE/MAX First Choice Realtors 1160 Route 46 West Parsipanny, NJ 07054 Office: 973.335.4600 Cell: 973.214.9488 POMPTON PLAINS Colleen McMahon Century 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. 142 Route 23 North Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Office: 973.686.1500 Cell: 973.214.5250 RANDOLPH Doreen Grembowitz Weichert, Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 Office: 973.328.7800 Cell: 973.722.8863

MORRIS COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS BUTLER Laura Bellini Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1450 Route 23 North Butler, NJ 07405 Office: 973.838.9300 Cell: 973.650.2357 Cindy Gallagher Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1450 Route 23 North Butler, NJ 07405 Office: 973.838.9300 Cell: 973.714.3897 CHATHAM Karen Torrente Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 Office: 973.635.8200 Cell: 973.476.7100 CHESTER Marlene Ginsberg Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 Office: 908.879.4900 Cell: 201.230.7697

DENVILLE Sunita Kozik RE/MAX American Dream 3108 Route 10 West Denville, NJ 07834 Office: 973.361.7700 Cell: 201.874.6206 Barbara Tarchak RE/MAX American Dream 3108 Route 10 West Denville, NJ 07834 Office: 973.361.7700 Cell: 973.886.3484 EAST HANOVER Annette Capo Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 434 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 12 East Hanover, NJ 07936 Office: 973.887.2500 Cell: 714.944.5487 FLANDERS Cindy Graham RE/MAX Heritage Properties 293 Route 206 North Flanders, NJ 07836 Office: 973.598.1700 Cell: 201.841.4747 Vicki O’Leary RE/MAX Heritage Properties 293 Rte 206 North Flanders, NJ 07836 Office: 973.598.1700 Cell: 908.268.4345

KINNELON Barbara Pagella Terrie O’Connor Realtors 1483 Route 23 South Kinnelon, NJ 07405 Office: 973.838.0100 Cell: 973.418.3516 LANDING Kellene Addison RE/MAX House Values 101 Landing Rd. Landing, NJ 07850 Office: 973.770.7777 Cell: 862.432.1566 Donna Gonabe RE/MAX House Values 101 Landing Rd. Landing, NJ 07850 Office: 973.770.7777 Cell: 973.713.2354 MADISON Jen Nielsen Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 223 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940 Office: 973.493.9414 Cell: 973.377.7785 MENDHAM Pamela Tishman Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 106A E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 Office: 973.543.2552 Cell: 973.271.9079 Diane Tolley Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 106A E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 Office: 973.543.2552 Cell: 973.219.6064 LouAnn Fellers Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 20 E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 Office: 973.543.3500 Cell: 908.930.9564 Jill Cardullo Weichert, Realtors 21 W. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 Office: 973.543.6511 Cell: 973.879.8443

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MONTVILLE Richard Heim Heim Realty LLC 161 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 Office: 973.335.0811 Cell: 973.335.9538

Lori Kaplan Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 800.401.0486 Cell: 973.879.3888

Sally Novak RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 Office: 973.334.3341 Cell: 973.819.9820

Gloria LaForgia Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 973.477.4632

Cheryl Schuck RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 Office: 973.334.3341 Cell: 973.727.7626 MORRIS PLAINS

MORRISTOWN David Cadmore Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty 163 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.532.5727 Cell: 407.456.3165

Elzbieta Ravin Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1767 Route 10, East Unit 4 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.267.3030 Cell: 973.479.0787

Denise Flanagan Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 211 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.267.8990 Cell: 973.420.4590

Kimberly Brechka Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 917.597.1768

Jane Conway Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 201.400.2707

Robert (Bob) Falzarano Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 201.400.7817 Mara Glauberg Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 917.733.3304 Christine Hagis Weichert, Realtors 1625 Route 10 East at Johnson Rd. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 800.401.0486 Cell: 973.722.7730

Maria Gomez Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.460.4352 Elizabeth Harper Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 201.317.1118 Christer Holmquist Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 908.797.3944 Kevin Karcich Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 862.432.3409

Cathy Lutz Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.886.5318 Denise Mortenson Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.714.1309 Shelby Rhodes Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.945.9494 Viktoriya Robertson Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 973.970.5553 Andrew Walker Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 201.424.8628 Walter Weiss Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.570.2824 Ian A. Wolf Keller Williams Metropolitan 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 201.838.6367 Christine Altamuro Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.557.5026 Michael Elms RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave., East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.6300 Cell: 973.960.1950

Donna Lerner Weichert, Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.945.9969 Lorraine First West End Residential 109 Washington Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.285.9526 Cell: 617.320.1822 Ronnie Glomb Your Town Realty 5 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 855.600.2465 Cell: 973.865.5050 Evduza Ramaj Your Town Realty 5 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 855.600.2465 Cell: 973.400.1818 MOUNT ARLINGTON Lynn Martini RE/MAX House Values 180 Howard Blvd.

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 Office: 973.601.1212 Cell: 973.945.2880 MOUNTAIN LAKES Kathleen Caldwell Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 973.727.2921 Anne Fisher Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 201.602.1304 Ilene Horowitz Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 973.229.0087

Mary Sheeran Keller Williams Realty 333 Route 46 West, Suite 103 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 201.412.9155 Virginia Cassidy RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 115 Route 46 West, Building F Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.334.3500 Cell: 201.230.5539 Nancy Doyne Weichert, Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 201.400.0347 Mahalakshmi Gullapalli Weichert, Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.334.9400 Cell: 973.714.6683 Shashi Gupta Weichert, Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.334.9400 Cell: 973.727.3529 OAK RIDGE James Heasty Juba Team Realty 5523 Berkshire Valley Rd. Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 Office: 973.874.0800 Cell: 973.214.1134

PARSIPPANY Triveni Gurikar RE/MAX First Choice Realtors 1160 Route 46 West Parsippany, NJ 07054 Office: 973.335.4600 Cell: 973.727.9418

RANDOLPH Angela McNiece Weichert, Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 Office: 973.296.0912

Joseph Morreale RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.625.0450 Cell: 973.390.3326

Julie Williams Weichert, Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 Office: 973.328.7800 Cell: 973.277.0059

Tulio Portal RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.625.0450 Cell: 973.775.2319

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Christopher Kruk RE/MAX Town & Valley 321 Mount Hope Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.537.7000 Cell: 908.343.5328

Michelle Miller RE/MAX First Choice Realtors 1160 Route 46 West Parsippany, NJ 07054 Office: 973.335.4600 Cell: 973.462.6486

Marian Bloete Century 21 Christel Realty 165 E. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.627.6800 Cell: 973.714.4662

Dominique Scura RE/MAX First Choice Realtors 1160 Route 46 West Parsippany, NJ 07054 Office: 973.335.4600 Cell: 973.219.8909

Teresa Drapczuk Century 21 Christel Realty 165 E. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.627.6800 Cell: 609.220.0933

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Toni Kaufmann Century 21 Christel Realty 165 E. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.627.6800 Cell: 973.809.0800

Rusi Gandhi RE/MAX Select 28 Route 46 West Pine Brook, NJ 07058 Office: 973.575.6005 Cell: 973.865.3225 Gary Nagurka RE/MAX Select 28 Route 46 West Pine Brook, NJ 07058 Office: 973.575.6005 Cell: 973.214.5507 POMPTON PLAINS Danielle Fiorina Century 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. 142 Route 23 North Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Office: 973.686.1500 Cell: 973.460.4352 Nicole Ruggiero Century 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. 142 Route 23 North Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Office: 973.686.1500 Cell: 973.725.6539

Ellen Klein Century 21 Christel Realty 165 E. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.627.6800 Cell: 973.713.7816 Jennifer Taylor Century 21 Christel Realty 165 E. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.627.6800 Cell: 856.816.1543 Susan Wadleigh Exit Classic Realty 1 Bank St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.386.9900 Cell: 201.936.8804 Nicole Fletcher RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 Office: 973.625.0450 Cell: 973.934.9095

SUCCASUNNA Antonio Noriega RE/MAX First Choice Realtors II 211 Route 10 East Succasunna, NJ 07876 Office: 973.598.1008 Cell: 973.219.5811 Andrew Sabella RE/MAX First Choice Realtors II 211 Route 10 East Succasunna, NJ 07876 Office: 973.598.1008 Cell: 973.975.6881 Janine D’Amato Weichert, Realtors 500 Route 10 Succasunna, NJ 07876 Office: 800.401.0486 Cell: 973.519.4865 TOWACO Frank Cooney Century 21 Wessex Realty 8 Whitehall Rd. Towaco, NJ 07082 Office: 973.227.7000 Cell: 973.417.9719

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Sueanne Sylvester Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 973.219.8845

Jeffrey Kalafut Juba Team Realty 5523 Berkshire Valley Rd. Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 Office: 973.874.0800 Cell: 973.886.6797

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Margaret (Peggy) Lefsky Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Route 46 and Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.263.0400 Cell: 973.727.0795

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JULIE WILLIAMS, Broker-Salesperson, ABR, GRI, SFR, CNE, BPOR 284 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869 Office: 973.328.7800 | Cell: 973.277.0059 livemorriscounty.com HELPING AND GUIDING OTHERS comes naturally to Broker/ Salesperson Julie Williams. As a proud mom, determined rookie chef and a volunteer firefighter in Randolph, Julie uses her passion for assisting others, all day, every day, at home, in her community and at work.

Julie’s approach to her career in real estate has modeled her paths both as a former business owner and as a dedicated community volunteer. She had long been interested in real estate and after a decade of building her own landscaping business into a successful enterprise, she decided to pursue her interest. In 2008, Julie created a plan that involved comprehensive training and went to work on building a new vibrant career, making herself fully available to her clients and prospects. Julie knows that being responsive is crucial to making clients feel they are with the right realtor and she

is quick to answer phone calls, texts and emails. She has since built a solid reputation with her clients and her peers, by knowing her business, treating clients and colleagues with respect and by simply working hard and efficiently.

Not content with being average, Julie enrolled in classes that helped her gain the knowledge held by agents who had been in the business much longer. She earned the accreditations of Graduate Realtor (GRI), Accredited Buyer Rep (ABR), Shortsale/Foreclosure (SFR), Certified Negotiator (CNE) and Broker Price Opinion (BPOR).

Her commitment to the acquisition of knowledge and understanding the importance of professionalism and customer service is largely responsible for her rapid rise to the top of her industry. Julie continues to take advantage of additional opportunities to further her education and training, both in the current real estate market and

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in her role as a firefighter. It’s no accident that people feel confident when Julie is in charge. She has prepared herself and it shows. She gets to know her clients quickly by asking relevant questions and listening to their answers with intention.

Julie’s greatest strength is her ability to listen to her clients and prospects, hearing both what they say and what they don’t. She recognizes that buying and selling a home is often stressful for clients, but she believes being fully prepared with knowledge of the market is the answer to lessening the stress that can arise. This seems to work, as many of Julie’s clients have told her that her experience and dedication give them the confidence that they are in good hands.

There isn’t a better testimonial. Additionally, Julie’s experience with staging homes and choosing the best professional photographers, helps sellers showcase their property in the best light, assuring that

the home can be sold at the highest price in the shortest amount of time.

For Buyers, Julie continually uses her experience to negotiate the best possible price for any client at any price point. She works efficiently and confidently so Buyers and Sellers receive the best possible care and representation.

Having completed many successful transactions in the Morris and Essex County areas, Julie knows her communities, especially Randolph, her home town. Her attention to detail is instrumental in making sure that deals proceed smoothly. Julie clearly loves her job and performs it well, accumulating one happy client after another.

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Keller Williams Metropolitan Realty Pansini Group CATHERINE PANSINI, Realtor 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230, Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 | Cell: 862.236.7016 soldbycatherine.com

A CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER (for real estate salesmanship) for 2016, 2017 and 2018, Catherine Pansini is a licensed real estate agent with Keller William Metropolitan, rated the #1 real estate sales force in the world.

Knowledgeable and seasoned in all aspects of real estate transactions, Catherine has completed more than 200 home sales in 2017 and 2018. She has been recognized numerous times. In July 2017, Catherine was featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine, and in 2018, she was named to the Keller Williams New York/Tri-State Region Top Producers list, not once, but three times.

In addition to traditional real estate transactions, Catherine has helped dozens of buyers design customized homes. She specializes in fix-and-flip properties, having purchased her first investment property in 2016. In 2018, Catherine opened her company CMP NJ, LLC and has purchased many additional investment properties since starting her

company. She began working with one investor in 2016 and has grown her partnerships to include seven investors.

Last year, Catherine also started The Pansini Group, a full-service real estate team, dedicated to providing efficient, immediate service.

Catherine’s credentials are impressive. A 2018 member of the Keller William Agent Leadership Team, she is also a member of The Expert Network, The Sussex County Association of Realtors and The North Central Jersey Association of Realtors.

Trained to successfully navigate all deals with any of real estate’s challenges, Catherine has also earned REO Bank certification.

The best proof of Catherine’s expertise is her reputation for attracting referrals, which make up a large part of her business.

Her formula for success has been hard work + building strong client relationships.

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Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC TRACEY FRANCO, Realtor 434 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 12, East Hanover, NJ 07936 Office: 973.887.2500 | Cell: 973.945.6865 cocciarealestate.com/people/tracey-franco WHETHER YOU ARE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, SEASONED INVESTOR or nervous seller, Tracey Franco can help you achieve your goal. Tracey loves all aspects of her job, meeting new people, finding the just-right house, guiding clients from the beginning to successful completion of a purchase or sale.

Originally from a small town in Oklahoma, Tracey settled in Morris County where she lives with her family. She brings a unique personality to the relationships she builds. Clients and peers have described her as “different,” referencing her warm and friendly demeanor which are evident at a first meeting. Tracey is proud of her reputation for maintaining honesty, energy and integrity during every step of a real estate transaction.

Tracey has earned a prominent position as a top producer in the area. Since joining Coccia Real Estate Group, she has been a consistent recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award. In 2018, Tracey closed almost $19,000,000 of business.

With a combination of sophisticated sales experience and a passion for matching clients to the right property, Tracey has earned a big reputation for closing deals efficiently.

Testimonials are the best tools to use when looking for the right realtor, and there are plenty to be found via an easy internet search.

They share the same underlying theme—Tracey listens carefully to what her clients share with her, using her clients’ needs, preferences, and her comprehensive knowledge of the current market to find the best fit. Her clients appreciate her sensitive, but practical approach to the real estate process.

Tracey’s drive, expertise and commitment to her clients have resulted in consistent referrals throughout the years. Living and working in the same area, Tracey sees many of her clients out in the community, and never tires of hearing them say that they enjoyed working with her.

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Keller Williams Metropolitan DOROTA KUNDERA, Sales Associate, Certified Residential Specialist 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230, Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 | Cell: 973.867.8134 dorotakundera.kw.com

HELPING CLIENTS SELL AND BUY A HOME WITH FIVE-STAR SERVICE is what Dorota Kundera does. Dorota knows the process can be life-changing and stressful. A member of the Crawford Home Selling Team, Keller Williams Metropolitan, Dorota is a seasoned real estate professional with one goal in mind: To know her clients and make sure they realize they come first.

With an MBA in Business Management, Dorota possesses a strong skill set, which gives clients confidence in her ability and expertise. Licensed since 1999, she earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation and was honored by NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award for years, reaching gold level in 2017 and 2018.

Believing that integrity, personalized care, and experience are prerequisites for successful business relationships, Dorota has never veered off her plan. She delivers superior service to every client, from local sellers and buyers to relocation clients and investors, using her knowledge of the market, along with current marketing tools.

Dorota enjoys many things about her career but gets her greatest satisfaction from seeing her clients happy.

Weichert Realtors, MARY T. WEICHERT, Broker/Salesperson SRES, ABR, CRS, CLHMS 64 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928

Office: 201.532.0788 maryweichert@weichert.com

MARY T. WEICHERT IS AN AWARD WINNING, TOP PRODUCING REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL serving the Northern New Jersey area, with a special lens for Chatham Boro, Chatham Township, Madison, Summit, Short Hills, and the surrounding areas. Since 2000, Mary has been a fulltime licensed realtor with Weichert Realtors in Chatham, NJ. Ms. Weichert has earned numerous prestigious awards, most notably The Top Chatham Office Producer for Weichert Realtors (2003-2018), Member of Weichert President’s Club (2008-2014), Weichert’s Chairman of the Board, which recognizes the top half of 1 percent of agents (20142018), Five Star Real Estate Agent Award Winner (2013-2018), and Member of The New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Platinum Level (2015-present) which recognizes the top 1 percent of agents in New Jersey.

Mary is a lifelong resident of Chatham where she lives with her family.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and soon after launched her career as a professional realtor. Mary is a true community advocate and regularly works with philanthropic organizations. She believes that nothing matters more than top results for her clients.

DENISE FLANAGAN, Broker Sales Associate 211 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.267.8990 Cell: 973.420.4590

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THE CASSIDY REALTY TEAM... Unique Homes, Unique Marketing. The Cassidy Realty Team’s unique and innovative marketing consistently brings exceptional results exceeding client’s expectations every time. Ranked among the top 1 percent of New Jersey Realtors, they offer outstanding service, including professional design advice and staging assistance, data analysis, unsurpassed media and internet presence and broad reach marketing targeting local, regional and global buyers. If you are buying a home, the Cassidy Realty Team offers premier assistance with outstanding area knowledge, market statistics and an in-depth understanding of homes currently on the market, coming on the market and recently sold.

Weichert Realtors, The Malpere Team PATRICIA MALPERE, Real Estate Agent Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Office: 973.334.9400 Cell: 973.714.7880 themalpereteam.com

HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE form the core of Pat Malpere’s business. That means that the client always comes first for Pat. An agent for eighteen years, Pat has not veered off this strategy. She is accessible, a good communicator and knows the importance of a prompt response.

Pat’s knowledge of the industry is thorough, with the addition of technological tools allowing her to provide superior service in less time. Pat stands in the top 1% of Weichert agents with more than $125 million in completed sales.

Although based in Morris County, Pat’s “Malpere Team” serves all of New Jersey.

SUCCESS COMES FROM a good plan, flexibility and hard work.

Denise has a proven track record of success not only as a Broker Sales Associate, but as a former Coldwell Banker Manager, Real Estate Commissioner 2001-2008, a consistent recipient of the National Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence awards at the Gold and Platinum levels, a Five Star Real Estate Agent 2013-2018, Distinguished Sales Club 1997-2018, and member of Coldwell Banker’s International Sterling Society 2018. However, her biggest and proudest accomplishments have been selling over 1000 homes, and her sustained relationships with her clients over the years.

Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty LOUISE “LOU ANN” FELLERS, Broker/Salesperson 20 East Main Street Mendham, NJ 07945 Office: 973.543.3500 Cell: 908.930.9564 louannfellers.com

LOU ANN HAS BEEN A REAL ESTATE BROKER specializing in Morris and Somerset Counties for over 25 years with a track record of selling 45-50 houses per year. Her reviews are glowing and have garnered her countless awards and recognition for excellence. The real estate market can be intimidating and overwhelming even for the educated consumer, buying and selling a home can be stressful. Aligning unparalleled experience and professionalism with a brand recognized for superior marketing deliver unequalled results that will help navigate any stresses or obstacles that may arise. There is no substitute for experience and proven results.

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CHRISTINE M ALTAMURO, SRES, ABR, Broker Associate Metropolitan Suite 120 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230 Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.539.1120 Cell: 973.557.5026

GORDON CRAWFORD, Team Leader, Realtor 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230, Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.867.1146 Cell: 973.615.1567

THE ALTAMURO GROUP HAS 30 + YEARS SALES EXPERIENCE along with a reputation for providing exceptional personal service. While Christine and her team have received numerous awards and recognition for their outstanding performance as Realtors, their greatest achievement comes from earning repeat client business and referrals that account for 98% of their business. Christine and her team give their resolute commitment to every client, personally seeing through each aspect of your sale or purchase from start to finish. “We give clients the dedication and service that we expect from a professional.” Our move to Keller Williams Metropolitan in 2013 is a testament to this, raising the bar in our own standards of service with KW’s technological tools and an environment for success.

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IN ADDITION TO EXPERIENCE, Gordon Crawford and his team have a reputation for excellent service made possible by the support of its back-office personnel. The strength of this staff makes the real estate process easy.

The Crawford Home Selling Team uses technology, marketing and exclusive databases of past clientele to maximize their exposure. With a combined experience of more than thirty years and 5000+ closings, the team has navigated through every challenge during negotiation, home inspection and financing.

Honesty, hard work, personal responsibility and common sense are vital to the team’s success. Each member has the knowledge and experience to help people with one of life’s most important decisions.

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KIMBERLY BRECHKA, Agent, Weichert’s Ambassador’s Club, Weichert Corporate Headquarters 1625 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Office: 973.984.1400 Cell: 917.597.1768 kimberlybrechka.com

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2019 ATTENTION TO DETAIL is the core of Kimberly Brechka’s approach to successful real estate transactions.

A licensed agent with Weichert and a member of the NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2018, Kimberly chose real estate after an acclaimed television career. She transferred her skills from her broadcasting days and created a career that reflects her passion for creating aesthetically pleasing homes with a knack for matching a client to the right house.

Committed to personal service, Kimberly treats every client with professionalism, using extensive knowledge of the Morris and Essex markets to help clients acquire their dream homes.

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a remarkable porch spanning the entire house front, but that is just the beginning. This 6 bedroom manor home features spacious rooms, oversized doorways and high ceilings. There is a sense of elegance and nostalgic charm mixed with delightful updates accommodating today’s lifestyle.

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Classic Center Hall with 2 Story Library.

Located in bucolic Morris Township and set on 3/4 of an acre of fenced in property, this classic center hall colonial has a fabulous 2 story library with access to the second floor. The large kitchen has French doors and leads to a relaxing enclosed porch. With 5 bedrooms and 3 and 1 half baths, this home has it all including a fully finished walkout basement with a rec room.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office: 973.267.8990 | Cell: 973.420.4590 Denise Flanagan, Broker Sales Associate

$574,900 10 SPRING HILL CT. RANDOLPH TWP, NJ

Elegant 5-bedroom Colonial on a Cul-De-Sac, Highly sought after Shongum Lake neighborhood

on rare cul-de-sac opportunity provides many activities—from ice skating in the winter to swimming, holiday picnics and boat access in the summer.

Weichert, Realtors Cell: 973.277.0059 Julie Williams, Broker-Salesperson

MOUNT OLIVE, NJ

Stunning Flanders Colonial. Over 3800 sq. ft

of living space with great natural light and an open floor plan, ideal for entertaining. This beauty features 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms and 3 car garage. Open concept gourmet kitchen with sight lines into the family room.

Relaxing master suite with walk in closet, attached bath and sitting room with gas fireplace. Picture perfect backyard with in-ground pool, hot tub and patio. Nestled on 1.01 acres, this home is truly a beautiful living space, both inside and out.

Weichert, Realtors Cell: 973.714.7880 | Office: 973.334.9400 Patricia “Pat” Malpere

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Life is better on the porch… This grand estate boasts

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44 TIMBERBOOK RD. ROCKAWAY, NJ

Privacy and beauty! Truly exceptional, bright and light,

contemporary home with open layout and lots of huge windows on over three acres is awaiting new owners! Designed by owner/builder with love and attention to details! It features: impressive great room with a fireplace, kitchen with breakfast area overlooking beautiful yard, four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, first floor suite, three car garage and so much more!

Keller Williams Metropolitan Office: 973.539.1120 | Cell: 973.867.8134 Dorota Kundera, Certified Residential Specialist

$739,000 4 HERITAGE DR., EAST HANOVER

Picture perfect

$575,000

Morris Plains. Open concept floor plan allowing easy

entertaining and every day living. Renovated kitchen, center island, vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, oversized bay window, inviting entry, four bedrooms, two full, one half bathroom, slider to deck and another to paver patio.

Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty Office: 973.543.3500 | Cell: 908.930.9564 Louise “Lou Ann” Fellers, Broker Salesperson

$1,549,000 5 AFTON DRIVE FLORHAM PARK

5 bedroom colonial with exceptional backyard in one of East Hanover’s most desirable neighborhoods! Newly constructed in 1993 and bathroom & kitchen updated in 2013 - roof, ac, furnace, hwh all 10 years old. Spacious bedrooms and a gorgeous master bathroom. Basement is unfinished but owner had 2 extra blocks added when constructed so the ceilings are very high and ideal for finishing.

Brand new 4,750 sq home w/ large, open floor plan. Home features

Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC Office: 973.887.2500 | Cell: 973.945.6865

Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC Office: 973.887.2500 | Cell: 973.945.6865

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two story foyer, large-Gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, over sized family room with gas fireplace, mudroom with built in cubbies and 1st floor suite with bedroom and full bath.

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2019 To help readers find the best real estate agents in Essex County to work with, Morris/Essex Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate a multi-faceted research campaign. It consisted of an online survey delivered directly to agents across Essex County via email as well as internet research. In the survey, real estate agents were asked to provide sales volume ranges and also nominate their peers. In the internet campaign, DataJoe consulted a variety of websites to build richer knowledge of individual real estate agents across the county.

DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. It they were not able to find evidence of a real estate agent’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that real estate agent was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied results to Morris/Essex Health & Life for final review.

We recognize that there are many good real estate agents who are not shown on the representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the county.

LISTINGS TOP REAL ESTATE

ESSEX COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS, ELITE BELLEVILLE Jorge Velasquez RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 Office: 973.450.4000 Cell: 973.418.0425 LIVINGSTON Ellen Gonik Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.994.4323 Cell: 973.879.9467 MAPLEWOOD Robert Northfield Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.761.4100 Cell: 973.544.8001 Mark Slade Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 917.797.5059 Natalie Farrell Weichert, Realtors 697 Valley St. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.3300 Cell: 917.514.7541 MONTCLAIR Sam Joseph Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 695 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.744.5544 Cell: 917.359.8990 Nancy Chu Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 917.992.3098

Erin Crawford Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.634.1017

Arlene Gonnella Weichert, Realtors 505 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.4545 Cell: 201.306.1357

James Hughes Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.233.4519

Lauren Orsini Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 538 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 Office: 973.239.7700 Cell: 973.650.1683

Joseph Scotto Century 21 Cedarcrest Realty, Inc 460 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 Office: 973.228.1050 Cell: 201.575.1456

Kathleen Kulik Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.454.3563

WEST ORANGE

Tracy Chan Century 21 Cedarcrest Realty, Inc. 460 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 Office: 973.228.1050 Cell: 973.476.8097

Amy Owens Keller Williams Realty 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 201.396.2927 SHORT HILLS Debbie Rybka Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 545 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.5200 Cell: 908.591.4886 Margaret Miggins Keller Williams Premier Properties 36 Chatham Rd. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.8990 Cell: 973.879.9711 Sue Adler Keller Williams Realty 518 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.003 Cell: 973.936.9129 Victoria Carter Weichert, Realtors 505 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.287.4752 Cell: 973.220.3050

VERONA

David Mohan RE/MAX Solutions 99 Northfield Ave., Suite 8 West Orange, NJ 07052 Office: 973.731.1200 Cell: 973.517.2278

ESSEX COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS BELLEVILLE Brian Flores RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 Office: 973.450.4000 Cell: 862.944.0802 Carmen Jimenez RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 Office: 973.450.4000 Cell: 201.919.2878 Felix Rosario RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 Office: 973.450.4000 Cell: 201.491.3262 Manuel Rosa Rosa Agency Realtors 18 Bloomfield Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 Office: 973.751.1000 Cell: 917.518.7861 CALDWELL Maria Rampinelli Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 14 Forest Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 Office: 973.228.5525 Cell: 973.868.2931

Rick Lodato Century 21 Cedarcrest Realty, Inc 460 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 Office: 973.228.1050 Cell: 973.239.3535

Helene Harrison Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 484 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 Office: 973.226.2577 Cell: 973.714.8975 Jeffrey Lattimer Lattimer Realty 45 Roseland Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 Office: 973.227.1717 Cell: 973.768.2942 FAIRFIELD Vito Contuzzi Century 21 Wessex Realty 435 Hollywood Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 Office: 973.227.7000 Cell: 973.652.9303 LITTLE FALLS Amanda Corry Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 76 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ 07424 Office: 973.785.8420 Cell: 973.632.4535 Lisa Tomasella Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 76 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ 07424 Office: 973.785.8420 Cell: 973.650.6660

Angela D’Aries Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.992.6363 Cell: 973.650.8898

Jamie Silverman Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2 E Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.994.4323 Cell: 973.632.9913 Marsha Bowenn Washington Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2 E Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.994.4323 Cell: 646.249.6212 Ceola Shelton Elite Realtors of New Jersey 160 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.994.9009 Cell: 973.444.5593 Frank Vazquez Elite Realtors of New Jersey 160 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07042 Office: 973.988.5033 Cell: 973.529.8075 Dana Dang Garden Home Realty LLC 513 W. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.533.0880 Cell: 973.698.1004 Kyle Kovats Keller Williams Realty 250 S. Livingston Ave., 2nd Floor Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.251.0100 Cell: 201.403.1314

Donna A. Dickson Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.275.3270 Cell: 201.978.0430

Rena Spangler Weichert, Realtors 697 Valley St. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.3300 Cell: 973.876.7913

Robert Zebaida Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way, Suite 2B Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.251.0100 Cell: 917.992.4430

Kendra Gil.Barnes GoodBuy Homes NJ Realty 1939 Springfield Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.843.9804 Cell: 973.800.5755

Michele Chiles-Hickman Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 695 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.744.5544 Cell: 201.463.0958

Douglass Holmes Striker Realty 58 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.740.1881 Cell: 973.568.2224 Donna Semplenski Weichert, Realtors 35 N. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.985.1261 MAPLEWOOD Katherine Elliott Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.378.8300 Cell: 646.662.6655 Maria Hartley Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.378.8300 Cell: 201.618.7684 Lara Liquori Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.378.8300 Cell: 973.454.2466 Amy Paternite Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.378.8300 Cell: 917.442.5130

Peter DeCicco Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 973.420.4401 Carol Velez Fardin Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 917.450.8843 N. Marie Lundi Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 201.362.7168 Andrea Northfield Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 973.641.6775 Pamela Jill Sockwell Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 917.657.8800 Allison Ziefert Keller Williams Midtown Direct 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.762.5400 Cell: 917.751.0448

MONTCLAIR

Alan Ellenbogen Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 695 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.744.5544 Cell: 973.477.9270 Ron Collins eXp Realty 28 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 347.282.5069 Roberta Baldwin Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.420.9043 Karin Carson Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 917.301.1681 Betsy Ceccio Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 917.755.7672 Tamima Friedman Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 201.306.0267

LISTINGS

Bonita Areman Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.994.4323 Cell: 973.568.0341

Lisa Lang Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way, Suite 2B Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.251.0100 Cell: 973.951.5729

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LIVINGSTON

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Puneeta Kalra Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 201.780.3083

Vikram Vasisht Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 32 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.783.6900 Cell: 917.685.2606

Pauline Panza Keller Williams NJ Metro Group 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.809.5277

Diane Russell Stanton Company Realtors 49 N. Mountain Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.746.1313 Cell: 201.463.3754

Donna Goode Keller Williams Realty 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.214.0817 John Haydu Keller Williams Realty 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 973.868.8585 Kathryn Lemmer Keller Williams Realty 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.783.7400 Cell: 201.953.2059 Karin Diana-Toder Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 32 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.783.6900 Cell: 973.454.5162 Frede Mirenda Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 32 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 973.479.8787 Cell: 973.783.6900 Tracy Nix Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 32 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 Office: 917.439.1832 Cell: 973.783.6900

Susan Horowitz West of Hudson Realty Group 210 Bellevue Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.337.6035 Leslie Kunkin West of Hudson Realty Group 210 Bellevue Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.337.6035 Cell: 917.674.3007 NEWARK Ivan Silva Weichert, Realtors 237 Adams St. Newark, NJ 07105 Office: 973.741.3000 NUTLEY Renee Gialanella Coldwell Banker Franklin Realty 527 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 Office: 973.235.1312 Cell: 973.766.5918 Donna Keena RE/MAX Park Square 244 Chestnut St. Nutley, NJ 07110 Office: 973.667.3000 Cell: 973.477.6806 SHORT HILLS Stephanie Mallios Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 545 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.5200 Cell: 201.404.1972

Amy Burakovsky Keller Williams Realty 518 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.0033 Cell: 973.886.5432 Saritte Harel Keller Williams Realty 518 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.0033 Cell: 973.713.9464 Simon Westfall-Kwong Keller Williams Realty 518 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 908.273.2991 Cell: 917.774.9242 Elizabeth Winterbottom Keller Williams Realty 518 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.900.0337 Cell: 908.273.2991 Caroline Gosselin Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 555 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.8188 Cell: 973.985.6117 Elaine Pruzon Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 555 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.8188 Cell: 973.715.8555 Heather Gilheany Weichert, Realtors 505 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 973.376.4545 Cell: 973.820.5751 Jeffrey Slaff Weichert, Realtors 505 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 Office: 201.207.3764 UPPER MONTCLAIR Jeanmichel Sery Century 21 Gemini LLC 192 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.744.2700 Cell: 862.201.9086

Janet Sklar Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 242 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.233.2300 Cell: 917.312.6111 WEST ORANGE Zoraida DeCarlo Weichert, Realtors 460 Prospect Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 Office: 973.441.3422 Alexandra Estevez Weichert, Realtors 460 Prospect Ave. West Orange, NJ0 7052 Office: 646.752.0790 Eric Schwartz Weichert, Realtors 460 Prospect Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 Office: 973.731.6064 Cell: 201.953.9994

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Keller Williams - NJ Metro Group JAMES HUGHES, Broker-Salesperson 237 Lorraine Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043 Cell: 973.233.4519 | Office: 973.783.7400 jameshughesteam.com AFTER WORKING OVER 20 YEARS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, James Hughes decided it was time for a change. A skills assessment test yielded that a career as a real estate broker was a perfect fit for him. In 2004, James earned his New Jersey real estate salesperson license and immediately decided to bring his professionalism and keen negotiation skills to under-served communities.

James continues to build his business and reputation one satisfied customer at a time by helping them either sell or buy real estate in northern New Jersey. He has a special talent for successfully navigating complex real estate transactions. James attributes a large portion of his client base to referrals from satisfied clients. This is evident by his 5-star rating on real estate websites Zillow and Trulia.

In 2015, James brought his talents to Keller Williams NJ Metro Group in Montclair and quickly embraced the KW systems and models.

This has enabled him to serve the needs of more people and grow his

business from helping an average of 30 families per year to helping over 80 families last year. In 2018, James was the 5th highest ranked KW agent in the New York Tri-State region for contracts closed. He also received the New Jersey Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award five years in a row.

James is currently serving on the New Jersey Realtors® Political Affairs Committee and is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and the Urban Essex Coalition for Smart Growth.

For 2019, James is excited to announce the launch of The James Hughes Team which includes a marketing specialist, administrative assistant and two buyer agents who provide high touch personalized service from contract to close.

If you live in it, work in it or relax in it—The James Hughes Team can sell it or help you buy it.

AGENTS TOP REAL ESTATE

Striker Realty DOUGLASS HOLMES, Real Estate Broker/Salesperson 58 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039 Office: 973.740.1881 | Cell: 973.568.2224 douglas-holmes-realtor.business.site APPROACHING REAL ESTATE FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE than most other brokers, Douglass Holmes is committed to assisting his clients as they invest time, money and emotion to obtain their dream homes. One of his main priorities is to satisfy a client’s goal, in the most efficient manner possible. Throughout his prosperous career, he has developed the skills to look beyond what is happening today in order to protect clients who are truly making investments for tomorrow.

Douglass works with clients on both buying and selling transactions, making certain that he understands each client’s needs, both shortterm and long-term. He builds long-lasting relationships with them, beginning with the first meeting. His strategy of looking at the big picture has proven successful, helping clients to make smart decisions affecting personal and financial success and satisfaction.

“This is a personality business,” says Realtor Douglass Holmes.

“People have to like and trust you. If you come across as a salesperson,

you’re going to seem untrustworthy. You have to put your client’s interests above your own.” Douglass has made a name for himself as an insightful, knowledgeable and ethical real estate professional who has achieved Platinum Producer status multiple times, and whose booming business continues to grow exponentially year after year, with new clients and referrals.

With a passion for excellence, Douglass strives to provide superior value to every client. It must work, because he has a 98% repeat and referral business. He provides honest guidance to his clients, reducing the potential for surprise, and they appreciate knowing he puts their needs first.

No stranger to recognition, Douglass has been the recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award and has achieved the Platinum Level for sales in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

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Keller Williams NJ Metro Group NANCY CHU, Realtor Chu Baldwin Homes 237 Lorraine Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 | Cell: 917.992.3098 ChuBaldwinHomes.com

AGENTS

NANCY CHU’S PASSION for real estate began at age 16, when she helped her parents find their dream home in Tennessee. She pursued her passion, purchasing and renovating condos in Manhattan, several homes in Essex County and a vacation home in Upstate New York.

A real estate professional since 2005, Nancy is Partner at ChuBaldwinHomes with Keller Williams NJ Metro Group, closing more than 100+ homes yearly, and most recently $42,000,000 in real estate in 2018.

A consistent top producer in Northern New Jersey, Nancy is a skilled dealmaker, whether the property is a small condo, luxury home or investment property. Despite being based in Essex County, she has developed a significant professional presence in Bergen, Union, Hudson, Morris and Passaic Counties.

Nancy’s and the Team’s success is a result of tireless hard work, commitment to listening to clients and an extensive knowledge of a large geographical area. It is this strong dedication that makes ChuBaldwinHomes a Platinum Level Team, NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence, as well as top 1% in the Nation at Keller Williams Realty.

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ROBERT NORTHFIELD, Broker, Salesperson 181 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040 Office: 973.761.4100 | Cell: 973.544.8001 RobertNorthfield.com YEAR AFTER YEAR, Robert Northfield is recognized for his success in the ever-changing real estate industry and credits his success to his commitment to delivering exceptional personal service and excellent results.

Robert and his team have helped clients buy and sell homes for twenty years. He has been named (several times) by major publications as one of the top agents in the country.

A long-time resident in the area, Robert is committed to achieving 100% client satisfaction by delivering top results.

TAMIMA FRIEDMAN, Realtor The Tamima Team 237 Lorraine Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Office: 973.783.7400 | Cell: 201.306.0267 bestessexcountyrealestate.com HAVING LIVED AROUND THE WORLD, Tamima Friedman understands the importance of providing clients with a high level of service―and infinite patience―in their search for the perfect house.

A resident of Montclair, Tamima has 15 years’ experience helping clients sell and buy homes in highly-rated towns west of New York City, including Glen Ridge, Montclair, West Orange, Clifton, Bloomfield, Maplewood, South Orange and the Caldwells.

A recipient of the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award annually since 2011, Tamima has also been named a Five Star Real Estate Agent every year since 2012 by NJ Monthly Magazine.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ

EAST HANOVER , NJ

Unbelievable 5 Bedroom 3 ½ Bath custom home offers

luxury at its finest! Grand 2-story foyer leads to an amazing opportunity to obtain your dream home! Spectacular upgrades, vaulted and tin ceilings, palatial Kitchen w/island, wine cellar and so much more!

Montclair Colonial Perfection. Stylish updates

distinguish this marvelous 3000+ square foot 6 bed, 4.1 bath front-porch colonial, moments to Montclair Uptown bustle. Open living/dining floorplan, timeless eat-in kitchen with island & skylights, & fenced “Tuscan” patio/arbor/ pergola near NYC train make this a commuter’s paradise!

Keller Williams NJ Metro Group Office: 973.783.7400 | Cell: 917.992.3098 Nancy Chu, Realtor

LIVINGSTON, NJ

Exquisite 5 Bedroom, 4 ½ Bath custom home perched on

professional landscaped grounds offers gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, amazing Great Room, fabulous Master Suite with walk-in spa , Maid quarters & more! Enjoy your own resort overlooking park-like grounds!

Striker Realty Office: 973.740.1881 | Cell: 973.568.2224 Douglass Holmes, Real Estate Broker/Salesperson

MONTCLAIR, NJ

Luxurious In-Town Montclair Victorian “Smart House”. This sunny, totally updated 5-bedroom 4.1-bath Victorian with chef’s kitchen and the latest smart technology is just two blocks from shops, restaurants, schools, and transportation to New York City.

Keller Williams NJ Metro Group Cell: 201.306.0267 Tamima Friedman, Sales Associate

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ

Stunning Queen Ann Victorian in the Heart of Maplewood! Set on nearly 1/2 acre just around

the corner from town & train, this exceptional home has been beautifully restored across four levels, blending period details & modern amenities for luxury living. Gleaming hardwood floors with banded inlay & striking period moldings & millwork welcome you home.

Keller Williams Midtown Direct Cell: 973.544.8001 Robert Northfield, Broker, Salesperson

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Onions Go Green

SCALLIONS—A VERSATILE, VERDANT VEGGIE—FIND A TANGY PLACE IN CUISINES ALL OVER THE WORLD.

WANT ONIONS THAT WON’T MAKE YOU CRY? STRONGER THAN chives but milder than most other onions, scallions—alias green onions— just may fit the bill. They’re young plants of the Allium genus that haven’t formed a full bulb. (Some varieties can’t.) They have long, tubular green stems, are sold nestled in bunches and can be served cooked or raw.

Chefs have the option of using the bulbous bottom of the vegetable, the hollow green top or—for boosted nutrition and flavor—the entire stem.

Adding a sprinkle of chopped scallions to a dish right before serving can provide a mild onion flavor, a hint of texture, a burst of bright green color and several notable health benefits.

This slender veggie gets around.

Scallions are grilled and sprinkled with salt in Mexico, ground for a condiment in the Philippines, munched as an appetizer in India and added—chopped—to mashed potatoes in Britain.

And in the homes of Sephardic Jews in or from Iran or Afghanistan, they take on a special ritual function. In memory of the ancient days of slavery in Egypt, family members gathered for the Passover seder meal use long green onions to ceremonially whack each other.

POWER UP Scallions pack a wallop nutritionally too. A little bit of them goes a long way not just in flavor, but in beneficial content. When a full cup of scallions (tops and bottoms) is used in a dish, it adds only about 30 calories and 0.2 grams of fat. With that comes an array of health-boosting vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C (31 percent of the recommended daily value) as well as vitamin A (20 percent of DV) and its related antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene and retinol (the last two linked to skin and eye health). Scallions also have a respectable amount of fiber (10 percent of DV) and of the B vitamin folate (16 percent of DV), which promotes cell growth, along with less than 10 percent of DV of iron, calcium, potassium and manganese. Besides helping the body function at its best, studies have found that eating Allium vegetables may reduce the risk of various types of cancer, including colon, prostate and stomach.

But the pièce de résistance is the vegetable’s potency of vitamin K (more than 250 percent of DV in one cup), which helps the blood to clot. In fact, sprinkling just a tablespoon of scallions over a dish as a garnish can offer 16 percent of DV of the vitamin.

Illustrated recommends refrigerating them upright in a container with a little water and topped with a plastic bag for ideal freshness.

Once you’re ready to use it, wash the vegetable well and peel the thin layer of skin off the unformed bulb before slicing off the bottom. Chopped scallions offer a blast of flavor when served in eggs (add them to your favorite omelet) or rice, or when baked into biscuits. Sprinkle the raw tops thinly sliced over soups, salads and even on top of cooked fish marinated in an Asian sauce to add zing. A popular Chinese dish, cong you bing, is made by combining the scallion with flour and sesame oil to cook it into a flaky, crispy pancake—Marco Polo is said to have become fond of this treat during his travels.

But don’t be afraid to celebrate the scallion for its simplicity. Coat scallions with olive oil and grill or roast them for a sweet and savory side dish, or whizz them in a food processor for a zesty vinaigrette. Top Chef Masters judge and food writer Francis Lam earned internet popularity for an addictive Cantonese ginger-scallion sauce recipe he published in Salon paying homage to a dish he loved in his childhood.

DID YOU KNOW? In Chinese households, scallions are used in tea to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and headaches, and as a sedative for children, according to Eileen Yin-Fei Lo’s book The Chinese Kitchen.

—Liz Donovan

BUY/STORE/SERVE Scallions should appear bright, feel crisp and be free of any brown spots, wilting or yellow leaves. They can be stored for several days in the refrigerator when wrapped in plastic. Cooks MORRIS/ESSEX HE ALTH & LIFE

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FLOWERS AND SPRINGTIME GO HAND-IN-HAND, SO TRY MEXICO’S MOST BELOVED COCKTAIL—SORRY, MARGARITA. AFTER ONE SIP OF THIS FRUITY, TEQUILA-BASED CONCOCTION, IT’LL BE A FAVORITE OF YOURS TOO.

STRAWBERRY CHAMOMILE PALOMA INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHAMOMILE HONEY SYRUP: n ¾ cup water n 1 ⁄3 cup honey n 1-2 chamomile tea bags

INSTRUCTIONS

CHAMOMILE HONEY SYRUP: n Combine water and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a low boil, simmer 1 minute and remove from the heat. Add the tea bag, cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. Remove the tea bag and allow the syrup to cool completely.

FOR THE DRINKS: Store in the fridge. n 3 oz. fresh grapefruit juice (about half of 1 grapefruit) n 2-4 Tbs. chamomile honey syrup, depending on your taste n 2 oz. tequila n 4 fresh strawberries, sliced n sparkling water for topping off n crushed ice

DRINKS: n Add the grapefruit juice, chamomile syrup, tequila and strawberries to a glass. Using a muddler (or even the end of a rolling pin), gently push the strawberries down until they release their juices and are lightly smashed. Add a handful of ice and then add sparkling water to top off. Give the drink a gentle stir. Taste and add more chamomile syrup if desired. Garnish with fresh chamomile flowers (yes, they’re edible!) and strawberries if desired.

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Shen Yun, April 26-May 4

APRIL 26-MAY 4 The world’s premier

classical Chinese dance company returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark with a series of spring performances of SHEN YUN. The show takes audiences on a visual journey through 5,000 years of Chinese history with eloquent dance, live music and authentic costumes; choose from a 2 p.m. matinee or a 7:30 p.m. showing. Admission: $80 and up. NJPAC.org has your tickets.

APRIL 26-MAY 6 Release your inner

movie critic at the MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL, to screen documentaries, politically-charged biopics and more. PS: Stephen Colbert, Richard Gere, Bill Nye and more celebrities have attended this festival in years prior, so you know this will be good. Admission: Individual screening tickets start at $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Purchase tickets at montclairfilm.org.

APRIL 27 Travel back to pre-historic times at the Morris Museum’s DINO DAY, where kids and adults alike will get a hands-on experience with fossils, meet a dinosaur expert and learn about these pre-historic reptiles from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: FREE for members; otherwise it’s $10 per adult and $7 per child. Find out more at morrismuseum.org.

APRIL 27 Celebrate Earth Day with your friends and neighbors at the ESSEX COUNTY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy live music, food, nature crafts, canoeing (weather permitting) and a live animal show from the Turtle Back

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Zoo at this event that’s fun for the whole family.

Admission: FREE. Check out essexcounty parks.org to get more information.

MAY 4 The Kentucky Derby pays a visit to New Jersey at the 3rd annual DERBY DAY FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER at Grover Cleveland Park in Essex Fells. The festival, which runs from 4 to 7 p.m., will feature live music, food and drinks, Derby-themed games for the kids, raffles and a best Derby hat contest, so don’t forget your favorite headwear! Admission: FREE. Register at eventbrite.com.

MAY 5 Want to meet the next generation

of New Jersey’s vocal talent? Get to know these extraordinary stars-in-the-making at the Opera at Florham’s 31ST ANNUAL VOCAL COMPETITION AND MUSICALE at 2 p.m. at The Mansion at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison. Eight to 10 finalists will compete before a panel of judges for the title and prizes totaling $10,000. Admission: $30; seniors are $25 and students 22 and under are $10.

Purchase tickets online at operaatflorham. org/2019-vocal-competition/.

MAY 5 Help fund the Whippany Fire

Department’s new firehouse—and get some exercise—at the WHIPPANY FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K. The fifth annual event will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Bee Meadow Park, followed by an awards ceremony at 9:45.

Admission: $30. Register and get more info at whippanyfire.com/5K.

MAY 11Why buy real flowers that’ll wilt

when you can attend a FLOWER-MAKING

MINI SESSION at the Morris County School of Glass in Morristown? From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., create a glass flower and learn how to mold glass in this hands-on workshop. Admission: $69. Learn more at mcsog.com.

MAY 17 You’ll get dinner and a show at RODIA COMEDY NIGHT at Calabrias Restaurant in Livingston. Comedian Anthony Rodia, known as “Uncle Vinny” on social media, will bring the laughs while the Italian restaurant serves up a delicious buffet dinner from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $70, which includes dinner. Visit calabrianj.com to learn more.

MAY 18, 19 Spend your weekend at the

34th annual FINE ARTS & CRAFTS AT VERONA PARK on Bloomfield Avenue in Verona. See the picturesque park transformed into a fine art gallery and shop the works of over 140 artists and crafters. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: FREE. Veronapark.org has the details.

MAY 25 Impress your camping com-

panions this summer with REI’s ESSENTIAL CAMPING SKILLS CLASS at Lewis Morris County Park in Morristown. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., participants will take a hike to a spot in the park and learn how to set up a tent, a “bathroom” and a kitchen on a model campsite. Admission: $49 for members, $69 for non-members. Register at rei.com.

Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 1 Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

PHO BINH DUONG

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHO BINH DUONG

ENJOY A TASTE OF VIETNAM AT PARSIPPANY’S NEW EATERY. I used to blame my mother for passing on to me her tastes in food: She tries everything, prefers savory over sweet, eats oodles of noodles and devours anything that’s fried.

But as I grow older and learn to appreciate flavors and Mom more, I’m now thankful that I inherited her palate. Back in the day, she turned me on to Vietnamese cuisine, which is similar to the Filipino and Chinese foods served regularly in our home yet still so strikingly different. That early introduction came in handy when my friend and I dined at Pho Binh Duong, which recently opened in Parsippany.

Tucked away in a busy shopping plaza, Pho Binh Duong took over a space formerly occupied by Saigon Pho, another Vietnamese restaurant.

Though I’m not familiar with the former establishment, the eatery that’s there today serves some of the best Far East dishes in the area. We started with goi cuon, the Vietnamese version of fresh spring rolls. What’s inside the rice wrapper, which is neither steamed nor fried, differentiates it from Chinese-American egg rolls and Filipino lumpia; these are stuffed with a flavorful combination of shrimp, rice vermicelli, bean sprouts and a refreshing bundle of mint leaves and served with a delightfully sweet peanut dipping sauce.

Our second appetizer, muc chien don, satisfied my craving for seafood.

The plate is filled with crispy morsels of fried squid (think popcorn-shrimp shape rather than a calamari ring) on top of a layer of cool lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Each bite was filled with flavor, while the texture of the squid was spot-on.

Good food is always shared, so we split a trio of plates for our main course.

First was a seafood medley (shrimp,

squid, fish balls and crab sticks) and vegetables served atop a bed of pan-fried egg noodles.

The crispy noodles gave the dish a desirable crunch that complemented the soft and savory seafood.

Next, my friend and I each picked from a plate of bo luc lac, shaken beef cubes that had been marinated perfectly in a mix of soy sauce, pepper, onion, cucumber and other spices. The presentation matched the stellar flavor, as the meat came nestled in a bowl lined with colorful veggies.

Our third plate (which was so good that I could’ve easily scarfed it down myself) was bún, rice vermicelli with mixed vegetables, crushed peanuts and two of my personal favorites: grilled pork and a cut-up fried egg roll. Add a dash or two of the accompanying fish sauce and you’ve got heaven in a bowl. I’d be remiss to say that I opted for this dish over a bowl of pho, the traditional noodle soup that is most commonly associated with Vietnamese restaurants. I vowed to try Pho Binh Duong’s version when I return.

Of course, no Asian meal would be complete without green tea ice cream, which we shared for dessert. My friend protested because she wanted to try the black sesame ice cream, but my choice ultimately won her over, as I knew it would. I thank Mom for giving me the lesson on desserts too.

—Darius Amos Pho Binh Duong, 744 Rte. 46 W., ParsippanyTroy Hills, 973.794.6710, phobinhduong.com

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BLOOMFIELD BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440

STAMNA 1045 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

BOONTON

BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton. com

C A S UA L

FA M I LY

THAI PING 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

CHESTER

EL TAPATIO 29 E. Blackwell St. 973.537.0833 eltapatiodover.com

CALDWELL

THE PUBLICK HOUSE TAVERN & INN 111 Main St. 908.879.6878 chesterpublickhouse. com

EAST HANOVER

FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com INSPIRATION ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 inspirationroll.com

CEDAR KNOLLS

H2OCEAN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR 41 Ridgedale Ave. 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

CHATHAM

RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

202 ITALIAN BISTRO in Lincoln Park

FORMOSA 79 Main St. 908.879.4848

REDWOODS GRILL & BAR 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar. com

DENVILLE

ALEXIS DINER 3130 Rte. 10 West 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com THE PASTA SHOP 13 1st Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

DOVER

THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 West #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

KINNELON

CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 Unit 6 973.750.1600

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 973.887.7555

SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

PENANG MALAYSIAN & THAI CUISINE 200 Rte. 10 West #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

FAIRFIELD

L AKE HOPATCONG

JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 West 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd., 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse. com

ALICE’S 24 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL 453 River Styx Rd. 973.770.4300 pavinci.com

THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

LEDGEWOOD ICHIBAN SUSHI 1034 Rte. 46 973.252.0900 sushiichibannj.com

LOVING HUT 538 Rte. 10 973.598.9888 lovinghut.us/ledgewood

LINCOLN PARK

202 ITALIAN BISTRO 177 Main St. 973.709.0093 202bistro.com ANTHONY FRANCOS 60 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.696.0708 anthonyfrancospizza. com SUNSET PUB & GRILL 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

LIVINGSTON

LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy.

973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant. com SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

LONG VALLEY

LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON

CENTRAL+MAIN 3 Central Ave. 973.845.6622 centralandmain.com IL MONDO VECCHIO 72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

MAPLEWOOD

CODA KITCHEN & BAR 177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com

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BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

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HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

PARSIPPANY

CHAND PALACE 257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 parsippany.chand palace.com MIRCH MASALA GRILL 1521 Rte. 46 973.335.6050 mirchmasalagrillnj.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1 Hilton Ct. 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com THE WINDLASS in Lake Hopatcong ST. JAMES’S GATE PUBLICK HOUSE 167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com

MENDHAM

THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN & PUB 1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025

MILLBURN

BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

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MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com

MINE HILL

CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCL AIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

PIG & PRINCE 1 Lackawanna Plz. 973.233.1006 pigandprince.com

MARKET TAVERNE 995 Mt. Kemble Ave. 908.502.5106 markettaverne.com

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

REVOLUTION 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown. com

THE WOOD PIT 108 Bloomfield Ave. 973.954.4679 thewoodpit.com

MONT VILLE

COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

MORRIS PL AINS LEMONGRASS 1729 Rte. 10 East 973.998.6303 lemongrassnj.com

TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com ZINBURGER 1900 Rte. 10 973.998.9766 zinburger.com

MORRISTOWN

GEORGE & MARTHA’S 67-71 Morris St. 973.267.4700 IRON BAR 5 South St. 973.455.7111 ironbarmorristown.com

NEWARK

ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com NICO KITCHEN + BAR 1 Center St. 973.642.1226 nicokitchenbar.com SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

NUTLEY

AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net FRANKLIN STEAKHOUSE 238 Franklin Ave. 973.667.1755 thefranklinsteahouse nutley.com MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

ORANGE

BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj. com

TOWACO

MORRIS TAP & GRILL 500 Rte. 10 West 973.891.1776 morristapandgrill.com

RAILS STEAKHOUSE 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

VERONA RESTAURANT 1171 Sussex Tpke.

973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

RIVERDALE

BROOKSIDE BISTRO 26 Hamburg Tpke.

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SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke.

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ROCKAWAY

BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke.

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BONEFISH GRILL 28 Route 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd., 973.227.1006 DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 West, 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse. com

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BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com

CAFFÈ NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 West 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com

BLACK RIVER BARN 1178 Rte. 10 West 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com

DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovomontclair.com TURTLE + THE WOLF 622 Valley Rd. 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com

WEST ORANGE HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

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BENIHANA 840 Morris Tpke.

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4 SEASONS 322 S. Main St. 862.244.9777 4seasonswharton.com

THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy.

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THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com

TILLIE’S 519 Millburn Ave. 973.564.9700 tilliesonmillburn.com

RANDOLPH

DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

SHORT HILLS

STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net

V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757

UPPER MONTCLAIR

THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke.

973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke.

973.835.1426 tavern5.com

900 DEGREES 626 Main Rd. 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse. com

POMPTON QUEEN DINER 710 Rte. 23 973.835.2086

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LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 East 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurant.com

SOUTH ORANGE

HOT RODS 175 N. Main St. 973.361.5050 hotrodsbbq.com

WHIPPANY

THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 East 973.583.8811

1 SOUTH 1 S. Orange Ave. 973.762.2683 1south.com

IL CAPRICCIO 633 Rte. 10 East 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com

ARIYOSHI 56 W. South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com

MOLLY MALONE’S 352 Rte. 10 973.887.5070 mollymaloneswhippany. com

WALIA 11 Village Plaza 973.762.2186 waliarestaurant.com

TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana whippany.com

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GATHERINGS DEVILS FIGHT CANCER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH, NEWARK rwjbh.org New Jersey Devils players and alumni spread joy to patients at 11 RWJBarnabas Health hospitals during the holiday season. To highlight the system-wide visits, 2018 NHL All-Star and cancer survivor Brian Boyle, 2018 NHL MVP Taylor Hall and NJD leading goal scorer Kyle Palmieri spent time with patients at the Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

RWJBarnabas Health is the official health-care provider of the New Jersey Devils.

1 New Jersey Devils players Brian Boyle, Taylor Hall and Kyle Palmieri pose with patients and medical staff at RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

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CAPTAINS FOR A DAY RWJBARNABAS HEALTH, PISCATAWAY rwjbh.org Breast cancer survivors Ana Harper of Springfield and Lori Monaghan of Branchburg served as honorary captains at the Rutgers-Penn State NCAA football game in support of RWJBarnabas Health’s fall breast cancer awareness campaign. The women joined Thomas A. Biga, president, Hospital Division at RWJBarnabas Health, and the Rutgers University football captains at midfield to participate in the ceremonial coin toss. Both Lori (RWJ Somerset) and Ana (Saint Barnabas Medical Center & Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey) have been receiving treatment for breast cancer at RWJBarnabas Health facilities, in partnership with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health is the official healthcare provider for Rutgers Athletics.

2 Rutgers football captains are joined by Thomas A. Biga, Ana Harper and Lori Monaghan at midfield prior to the Rutgers-Penn State football game.

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LIVINGSTON SENIOR, YOUTH & LEISURE SERVICES (SYLS) livingstonnj.org The staff at the Livingston Senior, Youth & Leisure Services (SYLS) attended the New Jersey Recreation & Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Conference Awards Dinner in Atlantic City, where they received the Daniel M. Gasalberti Award for Excellence in Recreation Programming for the 2018 Intergenerational Prom. In collaboration with the Livingston Board of Education, the Intergenerational Prom brings 250 people of all ages together—from high schoolers to senior citizens—for a night of fun, food and entertainment.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN NCJW/ESSEX, SHORT HILLS ncjwessex.org Mandelbaum Salsburg P.C., a law firm in Roseland, hosted its bi-annual Women’s Initiative event at Loft Short Hills, where women from the community and the firm’s female attorneys enjoyed a night of networking and shopping for a great cause.

Guests donated to the Essex branch of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) and enjoyed goody bags and discounts.

4 From left to right, SYLS staff members Karen Zimmerman, Ron Barbella, Jennifer Quirk, Nancy Verniero, Liliana Branquinho, Ashley White and Corinne Olson pose with their award and William Foelsch, NJRPA president.

3 Sue Wasserman, director of community services at NCJW/Essex, and Paula Green, vice president of the Women’s Center, represent their organization and share with attendees how to get involved and join in their mission of empowering women and helping children.

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH (1–2), MANDELBAUM SALSBURG (3), LIVINGSTON TOWNSHIP (4), DEBBIE MCCAHILL PHOTOGRAPHY (5).

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DRINK AND GO PINK SUSAN G. KOMEN NORTH JERSEY, WEST ORANGE komennorthjersey.org Susan G. Komen North Jersey held its inaugural Pink Champagne Lunch & Fashion Show, hosted at Mayfair Farms in West Orange by the members of the Pink Champagne Lunch Committee. Sixteen breast cancer survivors modeled in the fashion show and were styled by Nancy Alfano of Style Solutions in Bernardsville and Fine Lines Salon in Chatham to look and feel their fabulous best. More than $36,000 was raised in support of Komen North Jersey’s efforts to save lives.

5 Sixteen breast cancer survivors got all dolled up for their modeling debuts at Susan G. Komen North Jersey’s Pink Champagne Lunch & Fashion Show.

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