A community magazine serving the residents of Montclair and Upper Montclair MontclairNeighbors JUNE 2019 The Pagliaro Family Bedazzled by Shakespeare and Creative Coding PHOTOGRAPH BY NEIL GRABOWSKY 2 MONTCLAIR NEIGHBORS Dear Residents, F YOU’VE BEEN enjoying Andrew PUBLICATION TEAM Wander’s images from his book, Stately PUBLISHER Michael Stefanelli Homes of Montclair, on our Featured CONTENT COORDINATOR Candice Horowitz Homes page, then you may be interested in Van Vleck DESIGNER Marti Golon IHouse & Gardens’ 20th Anniversary Roses to Rock Gardens Tour PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Grabowsky / Through on June 7th and 8th. This annual fundraiser will give you access The Lens Studios to some of the most unique private gardens in our area. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Scarlett Morris The tour, which is self-guided, starts at the Van Vleck Gardens where attendees pick up a guide to local homeowners’ proper- ADVERTISING ties. And if history is your thing, all those who take the tour can Contact: Michael Stefanelli also attend a special presentation at Van Vleck on Saturday, June Email: [email protected] 8th, for a presentation of the history and development of Van Phone: 973-277-7301 Vleck’s historic gardens. Did you know that the six acre prop- FEEDBACK • IDEAS • SUBMISSIONS erty was built as a private estate over 125 years ago? Or that three Have feedback, ideas or submissions? We are always happy to hear generations of the Van Vleck family lived at the estate before from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 1st of each month. it changed hands in 1993 when it was gifted to The Montclair Go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.” Foundation? There’s so much more to know about this stunning You may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to: estate. [email protected]. 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Addendum for the “Wynnewood on Stonebridge Road” article In the May 2019 issue, I mentioned that Lois Lautenberg had passed away. That is incorrect. She is alive and well and living in West Orange. I believe that it is a historian’s job to be as accurate and as precise as possible. It is important to record facts accurately for future readers. I try very hard to make sure that DR. ELENA VITENZON everything I print is correct. I do not know the Lautenbergs per- Optometrist sonally. I found something on the internet that made me think Mention this ad for 25% OFF that Lois was deceased. I did not at the time cross-check that complete Eye Glass Purchase. information. I apologize for any concern that I may have caused. 214 Franklin Ave, Nutley *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Mike Farrelly To schedule appointment, visit nutleyvision.com or call (973) 542-1105. Montclair Township Historian JUNE 2019 3 EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION FINANCIAL PLANNING Lawrence R. 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