January 2015 Welcome to North Caldwell NORTH CALDWELL Magazine a Social Publication Exclusively for the Residents of North Caldwell

January 2015 Welcome to North Caldwell NORTH CALDWELL magazine A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell

2014 North Caldwell Covers, a year in review!

Welcome January 2014 Welcome April 2014 to February 2014 to North Caldwell March 2014 North Caldwell NORTH Welcome Welcome NORTH CALDWELL magazine to North Caldwell to North Caldwell CALDWELL magazine NORTH NORTH A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell CALDWELL magazine CALDWELL magazine

Look inside for. . . Congratulations to Mayor Joe Alessi! Joe Abate a True Hero Kids to Kids - The Ganton Brothers 2013 Essex County Republican Mayor of the Year Sponsor of the Month - The Design Center LOOK inside for a tribute to Woody Walker on page 14

Look inside for. . . Meet your Neighbor Joseph Lelinho Volunteer Firefighter Henry Forstenhausler - North Caldwell's Bee Keeper Vounteers Cycling for a Cure Look inside for. . . Kids to Kids - Cub Scouts of Pack 856 - Pinewood Derby North Caldwell Sports - John Caprio Teacher of the Month - Mr. Woodworth

Welcome May 2014 Welcome August 2014 to July 2014 to North Caldwell June 2014 North Caldwell NORTH Welcome Welcome NORTH CALDWELL magazine to North Caldwell to North Caldwell CALDWELL magazine NORTH NORTH A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell CALDWELL magazine CALDWELL magazine A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell

I n t h I s I s s u e .. r e a d a b o u t o f f I c e r P au l o’n e I l l , s P o n s o r o f t h e M o n t h - b a k e d I n a c u P , n o rt h c a l d w e l l s P o rt s d r e w d r e s s l e r a n d M u c h M o r e . Look Inside For… Cover Story- Meet Your Neighbor, Bob Blackwell, and a great Kids2Kids and Precious Pets Article, By Jessica Wiederhorn In this issue…. Cover story- North Caldwell vs Essex Fells kick ball Game! Home of the Month! Precious Pets and kids2kids and much more

In this issue…. Cover story- Meet the Talkow Family, North Caldwell Sports Casey Stengel and much more! Enjoy!

September 2014 Welcome Welcome December 2014 to North Caldwell October 2014 November 2014 to North Caldwell Welcome Welcome NORTH NORTH to to CALDWELL magazine North Caldwell North Caldwell CALDWELL magazine NORTH NORTH A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell CALDWELL magazine CALDWELL magazine A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell A social publication exclusively for the residents of North Caldwell

Mayor Joe takes the ALS challenge

Look Inside for: Battery Park. On September 11, 2001, Meet your Neighbor - Paul Holland John Miskulin made a decision that Town Picnic Photos would leave an indelible impression on 55 individuals.

Meet Your Neighbors- the Esposito Family and Alex, North Caldwell’s young inventor!

In this issue.. Cover article, Meet your Neighbor, Eugenie Portanova, Home of the Month by Kat Krannich and Sponsor of the month, Lidia’s Cleaning Service and much more. North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 2 January January 3

NORTH CALDWELL DIRECTORY www.n2pub.com ecause he loved you yesterday, B © 2015 Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc. he loves you today, ™ and he will love you tomorrow and Police Headquarters 973-226-0800 AREA DIRECTOR Brian P. O’Neill Fire Headquarters 973-226-0800 [email protected] All Borough Offices 973-228-6410 Forever After... Administrator Extension 101 EDITOR Becky Clapper Borough Clerk Extension 100 Mayor’s Office Extension 102 WRITERS Kat Krannich Joseph Alessi Building Permits Extension 106 Construction Code Official Extension 112 CREATIVE TEAM Christie Joyce Municipal Court Extension 109 Andy Jones Engineering Extension 107 Colleen Burrill Health/Welfare Extension 100 Planning Board Extension 101 CONTRIBUTORS Kim Iannarone Sarah Jacobson Board Of Adjustment Extension 100 Melissa Faragasso Agnes Zienkiewicz Public Works Extension 106 Bunny Jenkins Jessica Wiederhorn Recreation Extension 113 Kat Krannich Teddy Press Recycling Extension 106 Maria Rampinelli Tax Assessor Extension 111 Tax Collector Extension 105 NC MAGAZINE engaged Trash Collection Extension 100 ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Kamni Marsh www.michaelanthonyjewelers.com Water Billing Extension 103 CLIENT COORDINATOR Melissa Gerrety Broadway Square Mall | West Caldwell, NJ | 973.226.2726 Firemen’s Community Center 973-228-4060 [email protected] Willowbrook Mall | Wayne, NJ | 973.785.0330 Tennis Courts 973-228-6433 2014 80 28.75% Municipal Pool 973-228-6434 Board Of Education 973-228-6438

Outstanding Service is My Promise to You ! CONTACTS IMPORTANT West Essex Regional High School 973-228-1200

Source: GLMLS, North Caldwell North NC SoCaldwellld Houses Report Single Family-as of 12/2/2014 Cover Photo By: John Paul Endress Sold Houses Report Owned and operated by NRT LLC No. of Sold For or Sold NC Sold Houses Report Year Sold Over Asking DISCLAIMER: N2 Publishing is not affiliated with or contracted by the North Caldwell Town Council (the “Council”). This publication, including the content of articles and advertisements contained herein, is not authorized or endorsed by the Houses Year NoP. roifc e Percentage of Council. Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views Sold Sold For/Over of N2 Publishing but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the North Caldwell Houses Asking Price 20 11 57 21.05% Magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the 2011 57 21.05 2012 94 28.72% publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take 2012 94 28.72 place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication. 2013 127 2013 3812.75 8% 38.58 2014 80 28.75 20 14 80 28.75% Source: GLMLS, North Caldwell Single Family-as of 12/2/2014 Sou rce: GLMLS, North Caldwell Single Family-as of 12/2/2014

Cambiz "Cam" Smaily Call me to take advantage of Sales Associate - Real Estate Consultant this great real estate market. cell-973-493-8053 / direct-973-436-5138 [email protected] 973-493-8053

www.CambizSmaily.com 2E. Mt. Pleasant Ave Livingston, NJ 973-994-4323 North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 4 January January NeighborhoodSponsors 5

This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the businesses sponsoring the North Caldwell Magazine.

These local businesses are proud to partner with you and make this magazine possible. Please support these businesses and thank them for supporting the North Caldwell Magazine!

ACTIVE FUN CLEANING SERVICE FINANCIAL SERVICES HOME Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Lidia's Cleaning Services Levine Jacobs and Company IMPROVEMENT / (973) 396-4001 (973) 776-2219 (973) 992-9400 GENERAL www.skyzone.com / pinebrook CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR FLOORING Stille & Sons, LLC ACUPUNCTURE O'Farrell LLC, Builders Nationwide Floor & Window (973) 226-8471 Eastern School of Acupuncture (973) 809-3523 Coverings (973) 746-8717 (973) 226-4100 INSURANCE Prizm Painting Plus Inc. www.floorsandwindowsnj.com Fallivene Agency ASSISTED LIVING (973) 227-9394 (973) 882-5577 Creating Beautiful Environments for 34 years. The Cliffs at Eagle Rock www.prizmpainting.com GENERAL www.falliveneagencyinc.com (973) 669-0011 x1331 CONTRACTING CUSTOM INTERIOR RICHCO Builders Farmers Insurance - Jason Malyuk AUTO SERVICES & DESIGN (973) 403-8288 Agency REPAIR Contessa Designs, LLC (973) 435-8386 Euro AutoWorks (908) 420-1805 HEALTH & FITNESS www.YourFarmersAgentNJ.com (973) 575-0291 www.marianofrancesco.com Get Fit www.euro-autoworks.com (973) 339-7910 Iraci Insurance Associates EYE CARE www.getfit-nj.com (973) 857-5800 BAKERY / KIDS Roseland Eyecare www.iraciassociates.com PARTIES (973) 228-2424 HEATING, COOLING Baked in a Cup & PLUMBING INTERIOR DESIGNER (973) 655-0011 FINANCIAL Air Group Lovely Living Interiors www.bakedinacup.com PLANNING (800) 545-1020 (973) 328-7600 Axa Advisors, LLC [email protected] CHIROPRACTOR (201) 592-2505 The Chiropractic Source www.eleonoraanastasia.com / IRRIGATION (973) 229-0500 Green Lawns Sprinkler, LLC www.thechiropracticsource.com (973) 226-3002

...continued

Smitty's Landscaping & Irrigation Sponzilli Landscape Group PET RESORT Remax Park Square TUTORING WINDOW COVERINGS YOGA (973) 785-8483 (973) 244-1410 K9 Resorts of Fairfield (973) 667-3000 Stellar Tutoring Nationwide Floor & Window Be Evolution Yoga & Boutique (973) 244-7387 www.parksquarerealty.com (973) 812-2841 Coverings (973) 233-0414 JEWELER MASONRY www.k9resorts.com (973) 226-4100 www.beevolutionyoga.com Luxury Hour Cecere Brothers Landscaping, LLC RESTAURANT VEIN & COSMETIC www.floorsandwindowsnj.com (973) 890-4400 (973) 226-3002 PHOTOGRAPHY Desi's Restaurant LASER CENTER www.luxuryhour.com Portraits by Michael Stahl (862) 485-4433 Laser & Vein Center of North Jersey WINDOW McMillan Landscape Contractors (973) 783-3618 www.desisnj.com (973) 408-8346 TREATMENTS Michael Anthony Jewelers (973) 667-6655 www.portraitsbymichaelstahl.com www.NorthJerseyVeinCenter.com Lovely Living Interiors (973) 226-2726 www.mcmillanlandscape.com P.F. Market (973) 328-7600 VeroLuce Photography (937) 227-1007 [email protected] KITCHEN & BATH MORTGAGE BANKER (973) 449-6167 www.pfmarket.net 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Aspen Kitchen & Bath Atlantic Home Loans - Jeff Greenberg www.verolucephotography.com SAT | ACT | College Essays | Homework Helper Grades 7-12 (973) 284-1173 (973) 830-8748 Rezza www.aspenkb.com www.bankyourloans.com / PRESCHOOL (973) 364-8277 Eugenie Portanova, B.A jgreenberg The Goddard School Certi ed English Teacher KITCHEN AND BATH (610) 205-3203 The Suburban Tavern Merit Kitchens ORAL SURGERY www.goddardschool.com (973) 882-8889 North Caldwell, New Jersey (877) 976-3748 Oral Maxillofacial Associates of www.thesuburbannj.com Call Eugenie directly at 201-320-5359 Cell www.meritkitchen.com Montclair REAL ESTATE (973) 746-3466 Fallivene Agency Verona Inn LANDSCAPE (973) 882-5577 (973) 239-0544 TRANSCEND CONVENTIONAL McMillan Landscape Contractors ORTHOPAEDICS www.falliveneagencyinc.com www.veronainn.com Real estate agents with The RE/MAX Collection approach (973) 667-6655 Premier Orthopaedics luxury home buying and selling with expertise and fresh www.mcmillanlandscape.com (201) 833-9500 REALTOR SCHOOL - PRIVATE perspective, making them uniquely prepared to serve www.premortho.com Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Trinity Academy clients who expect more. LANDSCAPING NJ Properties - Maria Rampinelli (973) 226-3386 x10 Bednar Landscaping PAINTING (973) 228-5525 www.trinityk8.org (973) 299-1356 Prizm Painting Plus Inc. www.bednarlandscape.com (973) 227-9394 Coldwell Banker - Agnes Zienkiewicz SKIN CARE www.prizmpainting.com (973) 449-4843 Nerium International-Danielle Cecere Brothers Landscaping, LLC Joaquin (973) 226-3002 PERSONAL TRAINING Coldwell Banker-Cambiz "Cam" (732) 330-1241 GT Fitness Concepts Smaily D. Torluccio Landscaping, LLC (973) 237-0202 (973) 493-8053 TRANSPORTATION (973) 736-7773 www.gtfitnessconcepts.com www.cambizsmaily.com SERVICES www.dtorlucciolandscape.com Black & White Taxi Cab Co. PEST CONTROL Keller Williams - John Haydu (973) 226-7077 Smitty's Landscaping & Irrigation Dial Pest Control (973) 868-8585 www.blackandwhitetaxi.com (973) 785-8483 (973) 228-2500 Keller Williams - Juliet Payseur FINE HOMES & LUXURY PROPERTIES luxurylivingnorthjersey.com theremaxcollection.com (973) 590-9842 Juliet.kwrealty.com 758 Bloomfield Ave., W. Caldwell 414 Centre Street., Nutley

(973) 227-1200 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated (973)667-3000 North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 8 January January 9 Publisher’s Your piece of mind is our concern

Happy New Year North Caldwell Residents.

I hope you all had a fun, safe holiday season connecting with I look forward to working with many of you in 2015 to continue friends andNote family and that 2015 has already started off wonder- to create a publication you look forward to. Best wishes. Real Estate • Insurance fully for you. Sincerely, 3rd Generation Family Owned Since 1964 And thank you to our amazing sponsors. As you know, this Real Estate Insurance publication is sponsored and paid for by the businesses that 1011 Bloomfield Ave 1025 Bloomfield Ave advertise in the North Caldwell Magazine. If you are looking AreaBrian Director P. for O’Neill North Caldwell Magazine West Caldwell West Caldwell for a specific service or product utilize the index guide and help Cell: 201-406-8275 973-882-1117 973-882-5577 give your business to our advertisers. [email protected] www.falliveneagencyinc.com

Voted #1 Pet Care Service in Essex County by Suburban Essex Magazine readers in 2014!

COMPLETE HOME REMODELERS FOR OVER 35 YEARS

Franchise Opportunities • Roofing • Available • Add a Level •

• Additions • • Windows • • Siding • • Bathrooms • THERE IS A • Patios • DIFFERENCE! • Kitchens • Call to schedule • Garages • a tour today! • Decks • • Basements •

FAIRFIELD RICHCO 973-244-PETS (7387) BUILDERS www.K9Resorts.com www.facebook.com/k9resorts CUSTOM RENOVATIONS Cage-Free Luxury Boarding Doggie Daycare North Caldwell, New Jersey • Beautiful Outdoor Relief Area Call Rich Miller-O ce 973-403-8288 | Cell -973-418-3366 • • North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 10 January January 11 Euro AutoWorks O'FARRELL LLC BUILDERS

Builders and Home Remodeler

COMPLETE FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIR SPECIALIZING IN MERCEDES BENZ By Jessica Wiederhorn EXOTIC AND EUROPEAN Photos by Portraits by Michael Stahl John Tsividakis - Master Guild Technician preciouswww.portraitsbymichaelstahl.com pets Tel: 973.575.0291 From the moment someone steps into the Sanderson home, it is [email protected] easy to tell that they adore animals. There are four pets -- cats www.euro-autoworks.com Ed O'Farrell Shadow and Meme, and dogs Hudson and Finn. Although, 973-809-3523 sisters Jessica and Lindsey are petitioning for a bunny to add to this group! Hudson and Finn are quite different. Hudson Like us on FB: facebook.com/EuroAutoWorks is over 100 pounds, and is a five year old golden retriever, while Finn is a short, stubby legged two year old beagle. However, both dogs love and care for their family the same.

The Hudson River is where everything started. The Sanderson family had just moved to North Caldwell from Long Island, and CECERE BROTHERS they decided their kids were old enough for a dog. Because of the commute across the river, the name Hudson seemed to fit in just landscaping, llc right for their newest family member. Finn hailed from Missouri & – the same state where The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn took GREEN LAWNS SPRINKLER, LLC place, hence his name. Finn was a Christmas gift for son Patrick, fulfilling his holiday wish for a beagle. In fact, Finn surprised Pat- rick on Christmas morning with a big bow on his head! Complete Landscape Design & Irrigation Owners - Michael Cecere & Thomas Verrone

When the sun comes out and the backyard pool is uncovered, Hudson is the first one in the water. He loves to swim, and the

water makes his tail stick up like a shark. While Hudson is Custom Masonry • Brick Paver Walks, Patios & Driveways enjoying the pool, Finn is doing the complete opposite. He only GRAND OPENING THIS FALL Blue Stone Walks & Patios • Retaining Walls & Steps • Drainage Systems Planting Designs & Installations • Weekly Lawn Care • Property Maintenance likes the pool when he is floating around on a raft, and even 973.932.0244 | WWW.DESISNJ.COM Fertilizer Programs • Sprinkler Systems then not so much. Both dogs live up to the expectations of what their breeds should do when near a body of water!

The presence of these pets completes the Sanderson family. (973) 226-3002 cecerebrotherslandscaping.com Even the dogs and cats seem to live in harmony together under the same roof! Hudson and Finn have a special place in this Established 1985 • Fully Insured family that no animal can replace, not even a bunny. NJ Irrigation Lic. #0021960 • Pesticide Lic. #98049A • Division of Consumer Aﬀairs #13VH00426800 North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 12 NeighborhoodNews January January Pre-Plan Your Spring Outdoor 13 Landscape Design & Construction RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Computer Imaging Flowers Call Landscape Shrubs Today Excavation / Sitework Mulch Pavers, Retaining Walls & Masonry Trees Dethatching & Core Aeration Seed Spring & Fall Cleanups Sod Chemical Treatments Snow Removal Lawn Maintenance Shrub Trimming & Tree Pruning 973-667-6655 McMillanLandscape.com

Fully Insured License # 13VH05219300 Pest # 99897A Come Try Our 30 Day Large Group Class Trial For Only $69. GRAND OPENING

• Bootcamp • Jillian Michael's Body Shred Call George Tsemberlis • Pilates or Ivy Abrahams at • Pound Fitness classes • 1-1 personal • golf ﬁtness 973-237-0202 training programs • small group • sports speciﬁc 86 Lackawanna Avenue training classes training programs Suite 212 Woodland Park Name: Isaac Simon Age: Six Grade: Kindergarten Favorite Movie: Ice Age kids Sports I Play: 2 Basketball and Baseball Special Interests/Hobbies: I like to build legos My Favorite Vacation: Disney World Isaac Simon Favorite Color: Yellow kids Favorite Food: Chicken Fingers and French Fries We make dreams come true. Photos by Portraits by Michael Stahl Birthday: October 11, 2008 www.portraitsbymichaelstahl.com Favorite Book: Pete the Cat’s Bug Lunch by by Jessica Wiederhorn James Dean What I want to be when I grow up: A Teacher Favorite TV Show: Juliet Payseur Jeff Greenberg NMLS# 11624 Sophia the First Licensed Lender NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance Favorite Song: Licensed Salesperson in NJ 20 Chapin Road, 1013A PO Box 2006, Roar by Katy Perry 55 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 Instrument I Play: Pine Brook, NJ 07058 Drums Office: (973) 539-1120 Office: 973-830-8748 | Cell: 973-650-7802 Favorite Animal: Giraffes Cell: 973-590-9842 [email protected]

each office is independently owned and operated. North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 14 NeighborhoodNews January January NeighborhoodNews 15

team Chelsea FC in the Barclay’s Pre- mier English League. Jake has a younger brother, Zach, whom he takes to the turf field and helps him improve on his soccer abilities. Other interests of Jake include golf, as he was on the varsity team and caddied at Mountain Ridge Country Club. Although Jake does enjoy the sport of soccer, he does not expect that he will North play it competitively in college. From a culmination of his dad’s mentor- Caldwell ship, his determination and love for soccer, the support of his teammates, and his great leadership abilities, Jake Gilbert has sports become one of the most successful players on the West Essex Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team. And by sticking with the team Breaking Away from the Crowd and leading it to victory, Jake Gilbert has shown his talent and skill, breaking apart By Teddy Press from the crowd and showing the world that he is different from everyone else.

t takes a courageous person to team aspect and the big picture”, allowing ented center midfield, so Jake voluntarily break away from the mainstream. the boys participating to understand what switched positions. Alongside his fellow A person must be brave enough to it means to be a team. captains Chris Pezutti, Cole Israel, and carve their own path, to do something Kyle Ribeiro, Jake and his team made differentI for themselves. Jake Gilbert is Jake is currently a captain on the High many changes to the soccer program this Celebrating 30 years! one of these people. By making the deci- School team; this is his second year lead- year, focusing on improving their team- sion not to play club soccer, West Essex ing his fellow teammates. Last year, the work and communication. They are also Thank you for your support! has benefitted because of Jake’s decision. team had dropped down a division in their trying to make a name for themselves in Through his leadership and communica- league, and they did not expect to do well the world of High School soccer. tion skills, Jake has become one of the this season, even against the lower level most influential and vital members on the teams. That proved to be wrong, as this When Jake made the decision not to soccer team. past year, the West Essex team won the play club soccer, at first it was tough. He Super Essex Conference Championship, definitely had the skill required to play ROSELAND Jake was not supposed to be a soccer and made it to the Quarterfinal round of on the teams, but he felt that the players player. His dad, Rick, was into football, the Essex County Championship. In the in the competition would be too serious. but he started Jake off in soccer at the Quarterfinal round, the highly ranked Jake wanted to be able to make friends on age of four. As he was faster than most Seton Hall Preparatory School defeated his team without feeling the stress of the kids, Jake excelled at soccer in his youth, the West Essex team two points to noth- sport when interacting with them. For being able to dodge defenders as he ing. Overall, Jake feels that the team had these reasons, he stuck with the school darted up the field. He grew up playing “great wins against great teams, and every- team, making it one of the most success- on North Caldwell’s travel team, “The one worked very hard to do that”. Next ful in the school’s history. Heat”, and worked his way up the ranks year, if they place well in the conference, Eye Care until he made it to the West Essex High the West Essex team could move back into One of Jake’s favorite parts of soccer is School Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team. From the higher ranked divisions. evading other players and “running down the time Jake was little, his father, Rick, the line”, as it brings back of memories Come in and join us for this great milestone! had coached him until he entered his Throughout his whole career, Jake usually from the glory days of peewee soccer. high school playing career. Jake said that played left midfield. However, this past Watching professional soccer is one of 178 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland NJ. 973-228-2424 his “father helped [him] with the overall year, the West Essex team needed a tal- Jake’s favorite pastimes, and he roots for North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 16 January January 17 Whether it's cabinet sales or a full remodel, Award Winning Photography ASPEN can help! Veronica L Yankowski

Your one-stop shop for timeless, contemporary design, richly nished cabinetry and premium xtures.

Creative, Casual, Unforgettable MAYOR’SFrom the

Photo by David Kaptein of David Kaptein Photography

GET READY. . . GET SET. . . Plain & Fancy Cabinetry Fieldstone Cabinetry 2015 Designers Choice Cabinetry • Kohler Products desk... Come visit one of our beautiful showrooms: 55 Route 202, Far Hills NJ 380 Bloom eld Avenue, Verona NJ 973.449.6167 It’s the beginning of the year. We all have two weeks of writing We are also, in conjunction with the North Caldwell Recreation 908-375-8275 973-857-3170 www.verolucephotography.com “2014” when it should be “15”. And amazingly our clothes have Foundation Inc, working on building a turf field. Last March at www.Aspenkb.com NKBA Industry Partner NJ Lic # 13VH06625000 shrunk again – must be the cleaner’s fault. It’s also that time the Mayor’s Ball, through the generosity and hard work of all of when we make our New Year’s resolutions. I love the concept. you, we raised $80,000. The projected cost is between $1.2 mil- It forces us to do a self-evaluation. We assess ourselves, exam- lion and $1.8 million so it will still have to be bonded. We are Jason Malyuk Agency ine what is working, what needs to be improved and pledge to committed to getting this done as soon as we can. make the necessary changes. It’s kind of a cleansing. And that’s 7 Stevens Ave a good thing after all the excesses we had from Thanksgiving As I did when I was sworn in back in 2011, I am planning to Little Falls, NJ 07424 through to January 1. have the Board of Education, Planning and Zoning board, senior citizens group and other boards and organizations meet with the Multi-Car Discount On January 1st Council President Cindy Santomauro, Coun- Governing Body at an open meeting to discuss better ways to Home and Auto Bundle Discount cilman John Chiaia and I were sworn in. For that we are very work together. I have also instituted a 5 year long range planning and many more discounts grateful. I am extremely fortunate to have Cindy, John and our program. Every Council Member chairs one of our six stand- other council members Frank Astorino, Art Rees, Josh Ray- ing committees: legal and ordinance, finance, personnel, public mond and our newest addition, Bob Kessler, to work with to safety, public works and recreation. Each, with the assistance of serve our community. I speak for all of us when I say that we Borough professionals and personnel, will write reports project- vow to do our very best for North Caldwell and for you our ing our needs and ways to accomplish them in the next five years. residents who have given us this charge. We will never take it This will allow us to be more proactive instead of reactive and will for granted. greatly assist us in putting together a sound budget and making responsible future decisions for North Caldwell. We have a busy agenda this year. We are progressing with our negotiation with the Walker Family for the acquisition of I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2015. Walker’s Pond, that patch of land in the center of town which has Call us or Stop in for your Discounts meant so much to our residents in the past and which we want to See you around town Farmers is the Smart Way to Save pass on to our newest and future neighbors for years to come. 973-435-8386 Mayor Joe www.YourFarmersAgentNJ.com facebook.com/JasonMalyukAgency North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 18 NeighborhoodNews January January 19 around LH Making a Difference LUXURY HOUR

Diamond Bracelets | Diamond Necklaces During the summer of 2014, Trinity Academy in Caldwell had atown spirit building activity using their school mascot, Bernie, the Engagement Rings | Men's Jewelry St. Bernard in a manner similar to that of the “Flat Stanley” Rolex | Breitling character from the children’s books of the same title. Trinity students and their families took pictures with Bernie all over the world and photographed him engaged in all kinds of activities, from a visit to the Beijing Zoo to camping in New Jersey. North Caldwell resident Alfred Pacicco, who entered 5th grade in Sep- tember, decided to write to family friend Colonel Donald Fallin who is a helicopter pilot stationed in Afghanistan. In the letter, Al explained the reason for sending the picture and asked if When school resumed in September, the winners of the “Sum- Colonel Fallin could find the time to take a picture with Bernie. mer of Bernie” contest were announced. While Al’s picture Colonel Fallin went beyond expectations and sent Al several did not win for “Furthest Distance”, the picture of the soldiers photographs of Bernie with fellow soldiers. One of the photos with the flag and Bernie did win a prize for “Most Original was a group of soldiers holding Bernie and a large American Photo.” As a continued acknowledgement of the sacrifices flag, and another one was of Colonel Fallin in his helicopter. Al of all of our soldiers, Al’s teacher Mrs. Patricia Bajkowski, was thrilled and sent a thank you care package to Colonel Fal- has asked the students to make cards for Veteran’s Day and lin. In the care package Al included, among other things a “Beat they will send care packages to Colonel Fallin’s men for their Navy” bumper sticker for his helicopter. December service project.

The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memo- rial Association held their Presidential Gala Wedding fundraiser at the Essex Fells Country Club on September 18th. The wedding of President Grover Cleveland to his young bride Francis Folsom was re-enacted by his grandson George Cleveland, portraying the groom, while Rachel Malmstrone portrayed the bride. The Club was the perfect setting for guests to experience and enjoy the wedding ceremony, reception and the wedding cake prepared by former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Local residents from Essex Fells and sur- rounding towns attended, raising funds through their attendance and silent auc- tion, to the ongoing fundraising for a Wayne Diamond & Jewelry Center Visitors Center Building at the historical 113 Route 46 West, Wayne Grover Cleveland Birthplace. (Across from Willowbrook Mall)

Your ValentinesGift Shop North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 20 January January NeighborhoodNews 21 In Need Of an Implant... Come See The Experts.

Extractions-Wisdom Teeth

3D CT Scan Guided Implant Placement

Jaw Reconstruction-Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting Healthy Joint Disorders (TMJ) & Surgical Endodontics By Dr Dorri Facial and Oral Trauma-Cosmetic Facial Procedures Living Oral Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair Dr. William Ranucci, DMD Spec # 3845 OMA of Montclair - 54 Plymouth St.- Montclair 973-746-3466 Visit our website: Oralsurgerymontclair.com

Oral Maxillofacial Associates On Call For Emergencies - 24 Hours A Day of Montclair ROOSTER COMB INJECTIONS FOR JOINT PAIN - A NEW DAWN FOR ARTHRITIS PATIENTS?

Rooster comb injections is the description commonly used to We are growing describe the use of artificial synovial fluid injected into the joint to ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis. global citizens in Central New Jersey. The modern injections are all manufactured in a lab controlled biochemical process but the original versions were extracted from the combs of cockerels or roosters and the name has stuck. The local chapter of the global nonprofit Room to Read creates events to raise funds and awareness for literacy and gender equal- The formal term for this kind of injection treatment is vis- ity in education. Room to Read believes World Change Starts with cosupplementation. "Visco" because the injected fluid is very Educated Children. We encourage our children to develop compas- thick, viscous and sticky - and supplement because the idea is sion for their peers halfway around the globe as the world grows to boost the joints own remaining synovial lubrication fluid and smaller and more intertwined with each generation. improve the function of the joint.

We know that education is one of the most powerful tools that can Viscosupplement drugs are given by injection into the painful help address and overcome other global issues: health, the joint. Sometimes one injection is needed, sometimes three or environment, conflict and poverty. We are united by our common more at regular intervals. Not all patients benefit but those that humanity, that we have a responsibility to lift each other up, and that each of us can do something historic to create lasting change. do tend to see a big improvement over the months after injection.

If volunteering is on your 2015 TO DO list, visit our website to learn If the benefit happens then most people see good relief of more: www.roomtoread.org/centralnj pain and stiffness that can last for 6 months or more. Some

Nicole Smith, volunteer: [email protected] have even had their names removed from surgery waiting lists - having previously thought they were he added for joint replacement surgery. North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 22 NeighborhoodNews January January 23

Sponsor GT Fitness o f t h e m o n t h

GT Fitness Concepts in Woodland Park is owned by Ivy and ness journey. Their private fitness George Tsemberlis. Ivy grew up in Huntington Bay, Long studio is a state of the art facility. The Island and George is a New Jersey home grown boy. Ivy and Tsemberlis' have put their hearts and George have been together for over seven years and have shared souls into the studio, making sure that it is WE BRING THE SHOWROOM TO YOU their goal of fitness. Their mission is to provide people with a motivating and non-intimidating setting. The fully equipped weight loss programs as well as exercises that will help to reach personal training studio cares for the needs of every person and • Carpet goals and work around injuries. every age. They offer services that can fit any budget and any • Hardwood schedule. GT Fitness Concepts has one on one personal train- • Vinyl When Ivy was growing up, she always had a true passion for ing, buddy classes, small group classes (3-5 people), and large • Laminate nutrition. At the age of eight she was reading food labels to group classes available. The trendy classes evolve with the times, • Area Rugs educate her family on what they were consuming. Ivy Abra- but are always effective. • Ceramic Tile hams graduated from Montclair State University with a bach- • Wood Reﬁnishing elor's degree in Nutrition. She is also certified in multiple areas Ivy and George want North Caldwell to "get moving!" Millions • Window Coverings including corrective exercises for postural issues and lower back of Americans are suffering from health related issues and the pain, weight loss, core strength, injury prevention, and more. statistics are getting worse every year. Stop in to try a class for www.FloorsandWindowsNJ.com free with their amazingly knowledgeable staff. George damaged a spinal disc as a freshman while playing foot- 973-226-4100 Call today for your ball. Through self teaching he was able to rehabilitate himself. To signe up or chck out their New Jersey Biggest Winner Follow Us free in-home consultation. on Facebook George is schooled in exercise science. He also has been certi- Weight Loss Contest which runs from fied in personal training by the National Academy of Sports January 18th - February 28th, 2015 Please visit www.gtfitness- SILHOUETTE ® ® ULTRAGLIDE 2 Medicine. The training program focused on muscle imbalance, concepts.com for complete contest rules and registration. CLICK AND WALK AWAY™ CLICK SYSTEM ™ corrective exercises, weight loss, male fitness training, and injury AND WALK AWAY /FX:PV3FTPMVUJPO www.gtfitnessconcepts.com A convenient, self-lowering sys tem prevention. He has also had training specifically for golfer's provides easy operation with just Follow us on Facebook one click while enhancing the (FU#PEZ#FBDI3FBEZ problems from Titliest. safety of every home. 2VJDLSFTVMUT$PPM4DVMQUJOH 4NBSU-JQP -B[FS-JGU 86 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 212 Contact us to learn more! GT Fitness Concepts accommodates all ages and genders. Woodland Park, NJ 07424 (973)237-0202 MJUUMFPS Ivy and George hand selected their personal trainers to be the OP © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. best in the area. They are here to walk you through your fit- All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. EPXOUJN F North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine NeighborhoodNews 24 January January 25 We specialize in gourmet Cupcakes and cakes We also offer cupcake decorating parties!!! North

Order your holiday cupcake Caldwell gift sets in advance!

Let us cater to your party or event! Corporate accounts welcome! Plenty of parking | delivery available olice Open Tues thru Thurs 10am-8pm, P Fri and Sat 10am-9pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm 973-655-0011 OFFICER 549 Pompton Ave | Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 TRAVIS RUFFO

You have tasted the rest,now come Officer Travis Ruffo grew up in Pomp- taste the best! ton Lakes, NJ and attended Pompton www.bakedinacup.com | www.facebook.com/bakedinacupcg Lakes High School. After high school, he attended Passaic County Com- Omunity College where he majored in criminal justice.

Officer Ruffo decided to become an offi-

BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER cer, because he always wanted to protect and serve the public. He especially enjoys helping those in need. He began his career in law enforcement in 2002 with

Do you have vibrant skin and want to retain that youthful, healthy glow for life? Or do you the Passaic County Sheriff's Department. Commercial/Residential wish you looked ten years younger so your skin could match how young you feel on the There he worked in corrections, patrol inside? Either way, NeriumAD® has you covered! Satisfaction Guaranteed and the K-9 Unit. Third-party independent clinical trials show that NeriumAD Age-Defying My German Shepherd, Sebo, was able to gym to work out. His favorite pastime is Screened and trained Treatment dramatically reduces the appearance of: Officer Ruffo transferred to the North find 28 envelopes of heroin in a hidden spending time with his family. He enjoys employees • Fine lines and wrinkles • Enlarged pores • Discoloration • Aging or loose skin Caldwell Police Department in 2008. compartment inside of a vehicle." taking daytrips down the shore and find- Free Estimates • Uneven skin texture He appreciates that a lot of time and ing local attractions and events where This revolutionary product is also gluten free, paraben free, cruelty energy is spent maintaining the charm Officer Ruffo feels one of the hardest his kids can enjoy themselves, "I have Every new customer free, noncomedogenic, and ideal for all skin types. of the town of North Caldwell. One parts about his job is the schedule and more fun, just watching my kids have a receives the fifth Give us ONE year, and NeriumAD will give you TEN of his favorite things about the town is having to work odd hours and holi- great time". cleaning free back! Contact me today for more details! the close-knit police department where days. However, the most difficult by far Your Local Brand Partner: everyone works as a team. is being away from his family. Officer He has some career advice for our Danielle Joaquin Ruffo is married with two little boys and younger residents on becoming a police (973) 667-1241 200 Roseland Ave, 1st Floor www.Djoaquin.nerium.com Officer Ruffo tells us "My most reward- two dogs that were both rescued. officer or anything else, for that matter. Essex Fells, NJ 07021 ing day on the job was when I made my "If you study hard and put your mind to

(973) 776-2219 © 2013 Nerium International™, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Created 7/13.“Before” and “after” images show reduction in the appearance of skin imperfections. first drug find as a K-9 handler with the In his spare time, he manages his own it, you can achieve anything!" says Offi- Passaic County Sheriff's Department. credit card business and likes to go the cer Ruffo. North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 26 NeighborhoodNews January January NeighborhoodNews 27 mom’s corner NEW! Tips for Taking Better Photographs of Your Children

By Michele Fetherolf “light source that causes a specular high- 13. Don’t put too much pressure on hav- [email protected] light in a subject’s eye in an image.” ing everyone looking at the camera. Kids come alive when they do what they love. Photographing kids is one of the most rewarding They show up beautifully for portrait Candid photos are my favorite. These are parts of photography for parents. But knowing how to photography and are often considered a the moments that can create great images, photograph children can be quite tricky. And as we all very desirable part of a portrait. so let them be themselves. know kids are not always the easiest to photograph! So 12. Remember to take breaks. Kids have 14. Exist in your photos. Be sure to take how can you make sure your memories are captured just short attention spans. You will probably the time to make regular cameo appear- as perfectly as you remember them? get the best photos at the very beginning ances in your photos. I promise you, you and at the end once they think the “pho- will not regret it and your children will tos” are over. adore those photos the most!

Here are some basic tips that will help kids may not be their happiest for photos (I angles…break the rules! You might just you capture beautiful photographs of your may have learned this one the hard way!). come up with something magical. children: 4. Dress for success, plan outfits and 9. When shooting outside, the green cast 1. Before the shoot. Invest in a prime choose colors that compliment your sub- from the grass can be a problem. Use a lens: 50mm or 35mm. Prime lenses are jects. I tend to stick with muted down light colored blanket to reflect light back fixed focal ranges. With fixed lenses you colors, like light blue, greys, creams or onto your subjects. can’t zoom in or out. The wonderful thing pale pink. I avoid bright patterns, logos about this lens is the low aperture, which or character t-shirts for photos. I also rec- 10. Stay in the shade…it’s always best to gives you that blurry background and ommend avoiding neon colors for photos. place your subjects in full shade. makes for beautiful portraits. Don’t forget to place your holiday 5. Props. Bring books, stuffed animals, When shooting indoors, the less over- orders in advance! 2. Plan the location and set the stage flowers…this helps keep little ones head lighting the better, use a flash P. F. Market Happy Holidays from the before you add in the kids. Take a test engaged and keeps little hands busy. instead, but be sure to bounce your flash. Seafood Market & Restaurant P.F. Market Team shot and see if there is anything distract- Aim your flash at the ceiling above or the 6. Lunch 11:30am - 3pm Eat sh—live longer! ing in the background, like a possible Quality is found in quantity. Shoot adjacent wall, not at your subject. This Tel: 973-227-1007 branch sticking out of someone’s head or away…nothing to lose and hopefully you provides a softer, more natural light. Dinner 4pm - 10pm Eat oysters—love longer! Fax: 973-227-1005 a trash can in the background. will find a gem! Monday - Saturday Eat salmon—look younger! Natural light is always the best option. Closed on Sundays pfmarket.net Also, plan your wardrobe! Be sure to wear 7. Speak to your kids from behind the Use window light or an open door for white or a light colors that reflects light. camera. Tell them something funny, share natural light. Private room available - BYOB 1090 Bloom eld Avenue The last thing you want to see in your a silly story…and be ready to click. AND We host all special events West Caldwell, NJ 07006 11. child's baby blue eyes is the reflection no cheese please! In almost all portraiture and people Valet Parking on Friday & Saturday. Closed on Sundays from your orange or bright colored shirt. photography, focusing on the eyes is 8. Get down at their level and get close. important. Also look for catch lights in 3. Take photos when light is best, early Remember it’s about your kids, not the your subject’s eyes. Catch lights are the morning or late afternoon, before sunset. background. Also be creative, start close light source that causes a reflection in a Seafood is our speciality But keep in mind after a long day of school, and then pull away. Try all different person’s eyes. Or if you want to be formal, North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 28 NeighborhoodNews January January NeighborhoodNews 29

sional drawing and visualizing the finished project in our head, so changes and improvements happen. For example, say you HOME want to change a swinging door to a sliding door. How will Improvement your contractor handle the change. Do you get a credit for the swinging door? Can you make a change after the door is actu- WeWe AreAre YourYour matters ally installed? Understand how changes are approved, imple- mented and priced for each bidder. Written by Woody Kamena Neighbors...Neighbors...

Bids should also note work that is not included. For example, You've decided you want to go ahead with your dream of systems in your house, like the air conditioning or baseboard if you have added to the foundation of your home, some bushes expanding your kitchen and adding a “great room” to the back heating. You can expect that the GC bidders will need to visit and landscaping probably got removed. Restoring this after the of your home. You've called three General Contractors (“GCs”) your home several times with different trades. This way the project may be included, or might be something you want your for bids. One you found working in the neighborhood and you electrician can review the existing service, the AC specialist can own landscaper to do. Either way, your bid should spell out like the work you see so far. Another was a recommendation determine if your current AC unit can handle the added area work that's going to be needed, but is not included. from a friend who used and liked them and the third you've and so on. More details about the existing site means a thor- seen in the area for years. All are licensed and insured. Now you ough bid (and less surprises later) for you. It's not unusual for a Next month we'll continue to discuss how to turn your bid into a need bids! bid to take a few weeks or more for complex projects. It's also budget you can work with. not uncommon for a bid to be refined over several passes so that Ave In requesting a bid, you need to understand that your project is both home owner and GC understand the project the same way. (c) 2011-2014 Woody Kamena Past articles can be found at going to involve multiple trades and needs to tie into existing Never be afraid of asking for more information in your bid! www.stilleandsons.com/articles

So what do you look for in a bid? Can you, and should you, compare them apples-to-apples and just look for the best price? NEW CONSTRUCTION IN ESSEX FELLS! To be honest, probably not. Depending on the level of detail in the plans (and some architects provide more detail than others), ! • 5 Bedrooms/5.1 Baths different GCs will implement the project differently and you • 4,912 sq ft of living space need to determine what “implementation” is best for you. Most • Gourmet center island kitchen GCs will provide a detailed bid that gives you a list of the mate- • 3 fireplaces rials included and the work to be performed, often broken down • 3-car garage by trade. More information here is better (see below) and it's Front Elevation Back Elevation not unusual for bidders to include “allowance item” costs along • 1.21 acres with materials that you will need to supply or pick out. Call John Haydu for more information about this stunning new home!

Allowance items are items that have not been picked by you Considering A Move? Rates Remain at Historic Lows! before the bid, but need to be accounted for. For example, if you Please call me. I would appreciate the opportunity to provide you with a needed a new garage door, but hadn't picked out a style yet, your complimentary market analysis of your home and explain my proven marketing plan. contractor would include the installation cost, but might give you an allowance of $500 to purchase the garage door itself. 973.868.8585 This gives you a budget and if you find a $600 door you like, the contractor treats the difference as an extra. Customer supplied John S Haydu Sales Associate are items you supply. Typically, these are where a “decorative” 973.868.8585 mobile decision is required. Hanging lighting fixtures are a great exam- [email protected] ple. The bidding contractor includes installation, but it's easier for you buy the light when you find what you like. Keller Williams - NJ Metro Group changes and 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973.783.7400 office Each bidder should also explain how they handle A market analysis is not an appraisal of your property. additions: Most of us have a hard time taking a 2-dimen- North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 30 NeighborhoodNews January January 31

Garden YourIn Backyard the Oasis Sponzilli Landscape Group

By Jason Sponzilli

If you are like many residents of North Caldwell, your backyard ideas that might make you really happy on a whole other level. is the place you spend a lot of time with your family and friends. Maybe you would love to have the perfect bird oasis, or a garden Nothing says “home sweet home” more than your own personal of wild flowers, or the soothing sound of a water feature….or Hours: THIS IS WHAT outdoor oasis filled with the sights and sounds of a unique intimate lighting and a fire pit for evening entertaining. Monday - Thursday 4pm – 2am and personalized landscaped setting. So, if your yard is not so Friday and Saturday 12pm – 2am HAPPY Your Own Natural Oasis inviting or comfortable, it may be as simple as some good, old- Sunday 12pm-12am LOOKS LIKE fashioned inspiration. Mother Nature is a wise designer. If you take some of her great- est creations and have them in use on some scale in your back www.facebook.com/TheVeronaInn Many of us live with backyards that are just not comfortable yard, you should find a very organic and relaxing atmosphere Coupon or relaxing. Often we keep using our space the way we always from which to escape your day. Natural stones and boulders 10%off have, even if we are not inspired or happy with the way things are some of my favorite elements. Wood fences, stone tables, oPEN JUMP TIME Terms and conditions apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. offer only valid at Sky Zone Pine are arranged. All too often, we don’t even consider other pos- birdbaths, slate fountains, and comfortable outdoor furniture are Brook. offer expires [12/31/14]. sibilities. There is no “one size that fits all” formula and in the also great backyard additions. Then of course, there is always end, the perfect yard, with all its creature comforts, is different the question… “to pool or not to pool”… it’s all up to you! Open Jump • Birthday Parties for everyone. SkyRobics • Ultimate Dodgeball & More There are many other fantastic and relaxing backyard ideas all Use your Imagination around you. Just look around and see what you think will cre- OPEN JUMP PRICING The first thing we can do is create a list of ideas that most ate the atmosphere you are hoping to achieve and remember $10...... 30 MINS $20...... 60 MINS accurately suits your needs, starting with a list of items that that some people find a basketball goal as relaxing as you may $25...... 90 MINS would make your yard more inviting and functional. Our ideas find a quiet place to read in the shade. By this I mean that $30...... 120 MINS SkySocks are required to jump. might include the “nuts and bolts” of backyard design. Things there is no absolute right or wrong way to go about creating Great daily specials and 40+ beers on tap. like privacy and organization of your space or specific features your relaxing backyard space. There is only the discovery of ® SKY ZONE Sky Zone Pine Brook Outdoor patio and private events available. 60 Chapin Road #3 like an outdoor kitchen and dining area. But don’t forget to what is right for you. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 dream a little and have a some fun with this. Now, let’s include 973-396-4001 624 Bloomfield Ave, Verona NJ 07044 973-239-0544 | www.veronainn.com Visit us now at www.skyzone.com/pinebrook All jumpers are required to complete a liability waiver for the specific SZ location they are visiting. Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 32 NeighborhoodNews January January NeighborhoodNews 33

In the months ahead we'll focus on college planning; estate inancial A New Year planning strategies; special needs planning; insurance; and F investments. And, if you have a topic request, just ask! Email Financial Review [email protected].

Finally, if you know someone in pursuit of a new opportunity, we are looking for driven individuals interested in a financial services career for our Manhattan and Fort Lee locations. For those Happy New Year! And, a lot of these ideas are probably top-of-mind right now as interested, submit resume to [email protected]. we start 2015!

I am Eleonora Anastasia Sciopu and will be filling this page of Eleonora Anastasia Sciopu is a registered representative who offers securities through our town's magazine each month with important ideas to help Have you made resolutions? Are you like me, and make new AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC and an agent you get “financially fit”! resolutions all the time? We can agree that a new year is a great who offers annuity and insurance products through AXA Network, LLC. fitnesstime to reflect and review. Specifically reviewing your family's, AXA Network conducts business in CA as AXA Network Insurance Agency of Cali- As a Vice President for the National Division of AXA Advisors, and/or business's financial plan. fornia, LLC, in UT as AXA Network Insurance Agency of Utah, LLC, and in PR as LLC at their NYC and Fort Lee offices, I work with my team AXA Network of Puerto Rico, Inc. Investment advisory products and services offered through AXA Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. AXA of Financial Professionals to make clients’ financial dreams a We all have goals, and we all have worries. I always say a 'finan- Advisors and AXA Network are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal priority. We have a mission to make the world of investments cial goal' is really a 'personal goal that requires money to fund.' advice. Representatives may transact business, which includes offering products and and insurance easy to understand. So, now is a great time to (re-)outline these, and their timelines: services and/or responding to inquiries, only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Your receipt of this e-mail does not necessarily indicate that the • Goals, such as travel; saving for the kids' college; and retire- sender is able to transact business in your state. ment. • Priorities, such as health and protecting yourself, your spouse/ partner and kids in case something happens (enough Disabil- ity Income; Life and/or Long Term Care Insurance?). • Review of Financials – Income for lifestyle expenses. your future • Review of Investments – how is your portfolio performing? Custom Hardscapes is our focus • Are your Will and Trust Documents still meeting intended Landscape Design plans? Outdoor Kitchens and • Are your Health Care Proxy and Living Will current? Fireplaces Our Financial Professionals are knowledgeable and Stone Patios and Terraces Drainage Systems experienced in a wide variety of investment, financial Most of the time, we're all too busy to make time to work on Landscape Lighting protection and retirement savings strategies. these items. In fact, it's been found that Americans spend Excavation and Grading Stone and Block Retaining more time planning for vacations than planning for retirement! Eleonora Anastasia Sciopu, MBA Walls Vice President [http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/19/retirement/401k-invest- Driveway Design and AXA Advisors Installation 1633 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019 ments/] And, at first thought, who can blame them?! 400 Kelby Street, 6th Floor, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Complete Property Tel: (201) 592-2505 Fax: (917) 254-4562 Maintenance [email protected] But, on second thought, retirement is a luxury that we all can Lawn and Shrub Treatments www.eleonoraanastasia.com "vacate" to with proper planning. The question is: is what you're Commercial Snow Removal To join this AXA Advisors office, please submit your resume to [email protected] doing now enough to get you to the lifestyle you plan for yourself and your family?

Securities offered through AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-554-1234), member FINRA, SIPC. Annuity and insurance products offered through AXA Network, LLC, which does business in CA as AXA Network Insurance Agency of California, LLC, in UT as AXA Network Insurance Agency of Utah, LLC, in TX as AXA Network Insurance If you don't know that answer, a proper review is one way to help Agency of Texas, Inc., and in PR as AXA Network of Puerto Rico, Inc. AXA Advisors and AXA Network do not provide tax or legal advice. “AXA Advisors , LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V” you get there. So, call your Financial Planner now to review! GE-99343 (11/14) (Exp. 11/16) G34389 Please call us today at 973-299-1356 for a free consultation and quote. One thing that you'll get by reviewing: less worry. Which PO BOX 135 (501 DIVISION ST) | BOONTON, NJ 07005 promises many good nights of sleep in 2015! Now, doesn't that [email protected] | Visit www.bednarlandscape.com sound good? Lic #13VH03084900 North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 34 January January LocalEvents 35

Sunday, Jan. 18 stage, snapped his fingers, listened to the acoustics and pro- Winter Festival: Sarah Chang Plays Bernstein claimed, “The Kirov with play here!” Now, in honor of our 20th Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center anniversary, Valery Gergiev returns with the Mariinsky Orches- When: 3pm tra to celebrate our 20-year success as a performing arts venue. In a bold stroke of inspiration, Bernstein transplanted Romeo This concert will feature another memorable performance by the and Juliet to Hell’s Kitchen to create his West Side Story. Mariinsky that will rival that magical night 20 years ago. Superstar violinist Sarah Chang makes its famous melodies sing For more information: www.mayoarts.org and soar. Antony and Cleopatra, another ill-fated Shakespear- LOCAL EVENTS ean pair, are caught between desire and duty in Barber’s mes- Saturday, Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 merizing score. Sister Act For more information: www.mayoarts.org Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center When: Sat. 3pm & 8pm; Sun. 1pm Sunday, Jan. 25 Featuring original music by Tony® and eight-time Oscar® win- January Pinkalicious ner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop Every Monday-Saturday January & February Where: French, Italian & Spanish for Children Masquerade: Masks from the Morris Museum Collection Mayo Performing Arts Center of Horrors), Sister Act, Tony nominee for Best Musical, tells the When: 1:30pm & 4pm hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose Where: The Language Institute, 175 Fairfield Ave., West Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Morristown, A girl finds herself in a colorful predicament after her indul- life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the Caldwell, New Jersey New Jersey gence in too many pink cupcakes causes a severe case of Pinki- cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a Now registering for our fall session. Weekday or Saturday Masks can be amusing, arresting and awe-inspiring. Featuring titis! convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Delo- classes. Age-appropriate curriculum, materials and approach. more than 40 dynamic works from Asia, Africa and the Ameri- For more information: www.mayoarts.org ris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly For children age 4 and older. We make learning a new language cas, this exhibit examines how a variety of cultures have used rediscovers her own. effective and fun! Please call or e-mail for scheduling options. masks to serve many purposes from entertainment to deception For more information: For more information: Tuesday, Jan. 27 www.mayoarts.org 973-228-1843 to protection. Sid the Science Kid - Explorations School Time Shows For more information: www.morrismuseum.org Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center When: 10am & 12:15pm Thursday, Jan. 15 Nice Work if You Can Get It As seen on PBS Kids! Join Sid and his friends as they discover the excitement and curiosities of the world with you! With Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center mysteries to explain and wonders to discover, Sid and his friends When: 8pm set off on a fun-filled day of excitement and adventure, asking It's the Roaring Twenties, and a cast of outrageous characters curious questions and finding cool answers. gather in New York to celebrate the wedding of a wealthy play- For more information: www.mayoarts.org boy. But things don't go as planned when he meets a bubbly and feisty bootlegger who melts his heart. The champagne flows and Wednesday, Jan. 28 the gin fizzes in this hilarious Tony-winning musical comedy Mayhem Poets bursting with girls, glamour and the glorious songs of Gersh- Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center win. When: 10am For more information: www.mayoarts.org Spoken word as you’ve never heard it before! Theatrically trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend Saturday, Jan. 17 Rockin’ the ‘70s raw elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and stand up to tell gut wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed. Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center For more information: www.mayoarts.org When: 8pm Enjoy your favorite soft rock artists from the 1970s, including Friday, Jan. 30 Atlanta Rhythm Section (“So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover”), 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert! Orleans (“Still the One, “Dance with Me”), Al Stewart (“Time Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center Passages,” “Year of the Cat”) and Firefall (“You Are the Wom- When: 8pm an,” “Just Remember I Love You”). In the winter of 1994, conductor Valery Gergiev and his friend For more information: www.mayoarts.org Alexander Slobodanynik entered the boarded-up, run-down Community Theatre. Gergiev stepped onto the dilapidated North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 36 RealEstateResource January January 37

Corrective Chiropractic Care Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure. Massage Therapy Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Functional Nutrition & Wellness

All Insurances Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price DOM Beds Parking Bath Accepted 27 Inwood Rd Essex Fells Twp. $589,000 $550,000 73 3 1 2 6 Holton Ln Essex Fells Twp. $1,100,000 $1,050,000 21 5 2 5.1 Featured On: 39 Hawthorne Road Essex Fells Twp. $1,299,000 $1,215,000 132 5 3 4.1 49 ARDEN LN Essex Fells Twp. $1,300,000 $1,165,000 100 5 3 4 NJ TV 148 Forest Way Essex Fells Twp. $2,950,000 $2,639,226 105 6 3 5.2 “Life and Living” 1 Jennifer Ct North Caldwell Boro $429,900 $415,000 35 3 1 2.1 Mention This Ad and Receive a 12 News 34 Andrea Dr North Caldwell Boro $499,000 $484,200 7 3 1 2.1 Complimentary “12 to you Health” Evaluation. 3 Amelia St North Caldwell Boro $549,000 $540,000 65 3 2 2.1 42 Deer Trail Rd North Caldwell Boro $549,900 $575,000 27 3 2 3 110 Bloomﬁeld Avenue 129 FOUR SEASONS DR North Caldwell Boro $567,676 $567,450 39 2 2 2 Suite B, Caldwell 56 Estella Ave North Caldwell Boro $649,000 $649,000 12 4 2 2.1 973-228-0500 17 Timber Drive North Caldwell Boro $795,000 $772,500 11 4 2 3.1 6 Hamilton Dr S North Caldwell Boro $819,000 $805,000 49 4 2 4.1 225 Smull Ave North Caldwell Boro $1,150,000 $1,116,000 104 5 3 3 86 Brookside Terr North Caldwell Boro $1,199,999 $1,105,000 167 5 2 4.1 1 Coventry Ln North Caldwell Boro $1,239,000 $1,195,000 115 5 3 4.1

HAVE THE TOP AWARD WINNING TEAM WORKING FOR YOU! We are a traditional yoga studio, offering traditional - Buying or Selling? Call - teachings on yoga philosophy in an extremely warm THE RAMPINELLI TEAM and welcoming community environment. Introductory Special: Maria Rampinelli $49 for the first 30 days (1 month) of unlimited yoga classes Caldwell Office 973-228-5525 | Cell 973-868-2931 • Boutique with yoga inspired clothes, yoga mats and www.FineHomesNJ.com | [email protected] towels, high grade nutritional supplements, and meditation supplies • Two yoga rooms – hot and warm • Many styles of yoga available. All levels and bodies are welcome!

First hot yoga studio in the county, currently in our 8th year of business. Hot yoga is good for improved strength, flexibility, sleep, immunity, digestion, mental clarity, and energy throughout the day. Visit www.beevolutionyoga.com for rates and schedule 973.233.0414

18 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair NJ 07042 North Caldwell Magazine North Caldwell Magazine 38 January January 39 THE ONLY > ENROLL TODAY! PLACE MORE LOVING IS IN YOUR ARMS.

Tour your local Goddard School and experience why it’s the best Since 1923, Black & White Taxi has been providing Lobster Night Every Thursday preparation for social local and long distance car service to the West and academic Essex area 24/7/365 to all airports, train stations, success. Book your holiday and special occasions parties here Goddard Systems, Inc.’s program is Buet or sit down AdvancED “The Reliable One For Over 90 Years” dinners available accredited. Daily drink and food FAIRFIELD (973) 226-7077 • www.blackandwhitetaxi.com specials 973-227-5577 Montclair 973-744-6778 Belleville 973-751-9000 GoddardSchool.com www.thesuburbannj.com Bloom eld 973-743-4300 Caldwell 973-226-7077 The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. www.facebook.com/thesuburbantavern Programs and ages may vary. © Goddard Systems, Inc. 2013.

GRAND OPENING OF OUR 6TH LOCATION Over 50 Years In Business

NEW LOCATION 16 CHURCH STREET - MONTCLAIR, NJ 877-97 MERIT OR (877-976-3748) NJ_North CaldwellNJ_North Welcome to NORTH CALDWELL

Experience the Air Group Difference

CALL OR CLICK TODAY 800 - 545 - 1020 AIRGROUPLLC.COM

STATE LICENSE # 13VH00668000 | NJ ELECTRICAL LICENSE # 4474 | NJ PLUMBING LICENSE # 12297