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CONNECTING YOUR COMMUNITY AUGUST 2021
WESTFIELD LOCAL
CELEBRATING WESTFIELD
ENTREPRENEURS!
Meet JENNIFER DeMAIO
& the team from
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CONNECTING YOUR COMMUNITY AUGUST 2021
Cover photo by De Hanes Photography
Jaynie Carlucci Mariella Foley
Beth Hornstein Contributing Editor – Contributing Editor Jennifer DeMaio
Associate Publisher Real Estate – Finances Contributing Editor – Beauty
Play for P.I.N.K. David Realty Group Round Table Wealth FACE Aesthetic Artistry
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Contributing Editor – Fitness Contributing Editors – Design Copy Editor
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kid of the month pet of the month
Spotlight
Name: Dylan Acquasanta Meet
Age: 6
Grade: 1st Grade
School: Wilson Elementary School
Charlie
Siblings: Lukas (4)
Sports I play:
Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Lacrosse, Flag Football
Something unique about me:
I can name all of the presidents in order, their terms of
service and unique facts about each of them.
When I grow up I’m going to be: A marine biologist
Favorites
Activities/Hobbies: Movie: Batman
Sports, Roblox, Legos,
playing with friends, biking
Music: Bruce Springsteen
Sports teams: The Mets
Meet
Dylan
Animal: Shark
School Subject: Math
Color: Blue
TV show: The Floor is Lava
Food: Steak
Vacation: Hawaii
FAMILY Ryan, Nicole, TYPE OF
PET’S Charlie
Mini Golden MALE OR PET’S 10
MEMBER Aiden (6) and ANIMAL/ Male
NAME Doodle FEMALE AGE
NAMES Hudson (3) BREED
Where/why did you get your pet? Any funny stories?
We had friends in Chicago who had a Mini Golden Doodle and When he was a puppy he ate a dead and very rotten snake and
loved their dog. So we used their breeder from Indiana. We flew we had to wash his mouth out with a garden hose. Also, every
to Indianapolis, met the puppy at the airport and got on the next time he finishes eating he wipes his face all over our dining
flight back to NYC. room rug.
Is there a story behind its name? How spoiled is your pet?
My sister was constantly trying to think of names and Ryan When we lived in Greenwich Village Charlie did everything
and I kept saying no to them. One day she called to rattle off with us. Coffee every morning, most errands and lots of
another list of dog names and I said “nope, sorry Charlie” Ryan walking around. He was very spoiled until Aiden was born
and I looked at each other and said “CHARLIE!!!” and especially now that we live in the suburbs he doesn’t come
nearly everywhere with us. But his life is still pretty good!
What do you like best about your pet?
Charlie just wants to be with us and doesn’t care what we are What else should we know about your pet and/or how your
doing. He is very content to lay around all day, go on hikes and pet has enriched your home/family?
everything in between. Charlie doesn’t just sit next to you he typically tries to lay in
your lap (and he is 40 lbs.). He is truly the most lovable dog and
Anything special or unusual about your pet? we are so lucky he is ours!
Charlie has created a very special bond with Aiden and
sleeps above his head every night. Charlie also has two black
birthmarks on his tongue.
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Open 365
days a year! westfield high news
The overlooked “sport”
BY AMIRA LEE, Staff, Optic Magazine
Westfield High School is very lucky to have talented and
competitive varsity sports teams that bring prestige to the town,
and these sports are an integral part of this town, whether it’s the
crowded football games or daily announcements declaring last
night’s win for a WHS team.
Our products are Kosher under The Rabbinical
Supervision of Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg But one “sport” is often overlooked: marching band. I know, I
know, many people don’t consider marching band a sport, but
that doesn’t mean its members work any less than the athletes on
Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, a staple of the the varsity sports teams.
Westfield community, has maintained a Since freshman year, I’ve been a part of the Marching Blue Devils
standard of excellence in culinary and I can confidently say it’s been one of my favorite activities I
participate in. I’ve always been a band geek, so it was an easy
artistry for more than 65 years. choice to join the marching band when I entered high school.
However, I couldn’t have imagined what being a member of the
marching band entailed and the important role it has played in
my life at WHS.
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When I joined the band, I thought it would be easy to walk on a
field while playing an instrument- boy, was I wrong. Many
underestimate the physical and mental concentration required to
PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES of Westfield
be in march and play simultaneously, especially in the heat
during summer band camp. Somehow, all 140 students have to
look the exact same for the eight-minute show while stuffed into
a hot uniform and a bold hat that threatens to fall off at any
• Practice Open to Infants,
Children, Adolescents
Robert A. Panza, MD, FAAP moment.
• Board Certified Pediatricians Jane C. Presti, MD It may not be considered a sport, but marching band still has a
• Most Insurances Accepted
Nicole A. Panza, MD, FAAP similar environment of being a part of something bigger than
yourself and consists of after-school practices and weekly
Madeline M. DiMurro, DO
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competitions. Marching band is a huge time commitment, but the
• Well and Sick Waiting Rooms benefits, both socially and musically, are worth it.
New Jersey Family’s Favorite Kids’ Docs™ 2009-2019 I discovered a tight knit and inclusive community of completely
different people all with a common interest: music. I’ve been able
to expand my friend group and meet different people who can
come together and do something we love. Before I even entered
the high school in September, I already had friends from all grade
levels, and I still remember how cool I felt when seniors would
wave at me in the hallway on the first day of school.
Even though we are often overlooked in the Westfield community,
the band plays at most football games and often places high in
our weekly competitions. It’s been an invaluable experience for
me, and I’ve developed a deep love for the WHS band program
and its members during my time at the high school. Despite the
lack of recognition from Westfield, the students in the marching
band devote a lot of their effort and time into the activity, and it’s
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DiMurro to our practice at 570 Westfield Avenue. 566 Westfield Avenue, Westfield
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meet your neighbors
Meet the Cherofsky Family
Family Names: Professions:
Rob, Keriann, Zachary, Rob is an Attorney and
Liam and Dylan Keriann is an Accountant
Pets: Neighborhood:
Our cat, Beanie McKinley School District
How long have you lived here and why did you move here?
We have lived here for a little over seven years. What first
attracted us to Westfield was the great downtown, amazing
schools, beautiful homes, so many with history and character,
and the neighborhood feel similar to what we both grew up with.
What do you love about the town and people of Westfield?
That hunch we had about the neighborhood and sense of
community was spot on. We love that our boys are always outside
playing with their neighborhood friends. They say it takes a
village and I’d say we have one of the best! Our neighbors are like
our family, whether it’s running over to borrow a cup of sugar or
Friday night pizza and beer we know we can always count on them!
We love the town itself for so many reasons including our ability to Erica Shultz Photography
walk downtown for dinner, do a yoga class on Quimby street, bike
with our boys to one of the many parks and the amazing cheering
squads at every sporting event, just to name a few. Integrity • Dedication • Results
LET US BUILD your dream home How are you involved with the community?
Rob volunteers as a soccer coach for our littles ones and I’m
or renovate what you already call home looking forward to our middle son being back at McKinley school
this year so I can get back to volunteering there. Our oldest son
JAYNIE CARLUCCI
REALTOR®
has been very involved in sports so we’ve had the pleasure of
really immersing ourselves in that aspect of the community,
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homes Address:
112 Cacciola Place, Westfield
of the month List Price:
$4,000,000
Address: Listing Agent:
416 West Dudley Avenue, Westfield David Barbosa
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Listing Agents: Jaynie Carlucci & Nicole Williams Cell: 973.296.2709
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416 West Dudley Avenue 112 Cacciola Place
Welcome Home to this charming, turn-key 3 bedroom/2.1 bathroom colonial perfectly located in the Franklin School district and Amazing opportunity to own six townhomes in Westfield. All 100% fully leased from the beginning. Each unit has 2 bedrooms
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feature spotlight How have you seen the town evolve over time?
I am the second generation of Westfield residents.
My grandparents moved to Westfield 75 years
Celebrating Westfield
ago. My mother, uncle, and two aunts all went to
school here. My aunt proudly owned Hair Forum
on Prospect Street for 30 years until retirement.
Westfield has a beautiful sense of community and
Entrepreneurs it’s enthralling to be able to open our business in
a town that has so much nostalgia for me, both
historic and future.
Meet Jennifer DeMaio and the team from FACE Aesthetic Artistry Favorite family vacation spots?
Turks and Caicos, Disney World, Jersey Shore (I
mean, who doesn’t love these places??)
Name: Jennifer DeMaio
Local Restaurants – what are your go-to-
Family Names: faves?
Bryan Niederman, Asher Niederman,
Shout out to Limani Seafood Grill! It’s the pride
Angelina DeMaio, Alex DeMaio
of Westfield as far as restaurants go (in my
Pets: Louie and Stella, French Bulldogs opinion) and houses the best restauranter couple,
George and Vasilia Vastardis. I was a waitress at
Commpany Name: Theresa’s throughout my college career. We also
FACE Aesthetic Artistry love Buddhafish!
What are you up to now, professionally?
Your Position:
CEO and Founder, I am a board certified nurse practitioner. I
Nurse Practitioner started my career 12 years ago in the hospital
as a critical care nurse. About 5 years ago, I
Contact Information: entered the world of aesthetics and fell in love.
www.faceaestheticartistry.com Merging my artistic approach and nursing
info@faceaestheticartistry.com background to the world of aesthetics, I believe
my philosophy is one that benefits the natural
908.477.1481
beauty of people, both inside and out. Being a
Tell us about your family, where did of aesthetics to my hometown. Being
part of FACE Aesthetic Artistry affords me the
you grew up? in Westfield provides me opportunity
opportunity to share my love of aesthetics with
to spend more time with my children
I grew up in Westfield and graduated everyone else!
and reconnects me with my roots in
from Westfield High School in 2000.
Westfield! How did you choose your career path?
I am a proud mother of Angelina (8)
and Alexander (7), and soon to be The past year has been challenging During my work in the post-operative care unit
stepmother of Asher (10). My fiancé, for all of us. How were you impacted at Morristown Memorial Hospital, I found a
Bryan, and our children reside in and how do you feel now as we enter significant intrigue in plastic surgery and its
Fanwood along with our 2 French the summer? accompanying aesthetic aspects. Finding a love
bulldog puppies, Stella and Louie. of anatomy as a nursing student and advanced
We opened our doors in February 2021.
practice nurse, participating in aesthetics
Why did you decide to raise your Despite the pandemic this year has
always left me with tremendous enthusiasm, so
family locally? been exciting for all of us!
I aspire to leave others with the same feeling. In
I love Westfield. It feels like home to What activities have you and my time as a floor nurse, I have had the privilege
me. There is something comforting your family been involved in the of saving lives and holding hands during some
about this area, which is why I community? of the most difficult times for patients and their
eventually moved to Fanwood. Having families. Now, I have the privilege of enhancing
my business in Westfield is a dream, as We love to shop and dine in Westfield lives, self-esteem, and confidence in those who’s
I get to bring my knowledge and love and spend time at Tamaques Park. faces I touch.
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What challenges did you overcome?
Women have always had to overcome challenges in order to
Teaching Kids Good Money Habits
be successful, inspirational, and respected. I am no different. BY MARIELLA FOLEY, Contributing Editor – Finances
I have worked diligently and with great enthusiasm. I am the
first person in my family to attend and graduate university. I
With summer in full swing, many kids are busy with camps, can lead them to believe that funds are endless. Holding a
have always had to work hard for myself and my family, even
spending time with friends and family, traveling and some are dollar bill or counting change provides perspective that plastic
as a child, and I believe I went into everything I have ever done
exercising some new independence with their free time. While cannot while also sharpening their math skills.
with appropriate intentions and dedication. This has led to my
the summer is perceived as time off from academic learning, • Find teaching opportunities - Take children to the grocery
growth and development as a woman, and as a human. there is a real opportunity for learning practical life lessons like store or clothing store for them to gradually become aware of
financial responsibility. the cost of living. Involve them in the decision-making process
How can women learn from your path and be inspired?
There is a quote by Will Rogers….”Good judgment comes from of whether to purchase a specific item (i.e., brand name) or
Never stop achieving your goals and don’t ever, ever give up. experience, and a lot of that comes from poor judgment.” As another comparable item for a lesser amount to save money.
Believe in yourself. Don’t let anything or anyone impede your parents, we strive to instill strong values in our children and Ask them what they would do in that specific situation.
journey. You will certainly face challenges along your way, but teach them important life lessons in the hopes that they will • Play financial games together – While there are several
if you love what you do and have good intentions, things will acquire good judgment and always use it. Despite parents’ apps for smartphones and tablets to help teach kids about
work out and you will find success and inspiration. “True power best efforts, often, it is discovered too late that children have money, I personally like classic board games such as PayDay
is living the realization that you are your own healer, hero, and continual path of education and learning, consistently remaining little or no experience handling financial responsibility, which and The Game of Life. These games prompt family discussions
leader” – Yung Pueblo. at the forefront of novel aesthetics practices. But what sets us many times leaves mom and dad bailing them out. Helping a that can help your child understand the short-term and long-
apart most of all is our manner and tact, our relatability and child develop fundamental and practical money skills at an term consequences of financial decisions as well as the overall
What is unique about your company, what sets you apart early age will provide them with an advantage over many value of money.
comfort, and our subtle, delicate outcomes for our patients.
from the rest? others who lack that attribute. Sound financial decision-
making skills begins with discussions about money and Don’t hesitate to engage your children in regular discussions
What advice can you offer to the residents?
FACE is unique because of our staff and providers. We care finances very early on. regarding money. There are countless opportunities that can
about what we are doing. We care about our patients. Our Westfield is a wonderful place to raise a family with great ignite a learning experience for them.
Teaching children at a very early age that there is a financial
treatment plans are formulated specific for each and every schools. Its downtown offers beautiful restaurants, attractive cost to everything is not always easy, so it is important to keep In next month’s post, I will expand to discussing money with
patient regardless of whether they are coming for skin care or shopping, and a brilliant community. I couldn’t be more pleased the lessons at an age-appropriate level. Below are some your teenagers.
injectable services. We take our time to evaluate each patient to bring my career to the doorstep of the town that helped raise suggestions on how to begin discussing money with your
and are honest in our approaches. We provide realistic outcomes me. Come see us at FACE Aesthetic Artistry! You’ll be sure to be younger children.
designed to meet the expectations of the patient. We are on a welcomed with a smile reminiscent of Westfield!
• Teach them HOW to save – Use the age-old piggy bank to
begin explaining about saving. A little bit each week adds up.
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Consider motivating them with a “matching contribution” once
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When was the last time you Ovarian Cancer Screening Study
RECIPE
invested in your feet? EGG CUPS A Step Forward in Early Detection
1 Dozen.......... Eggs
BY LORI STERNBERG, Contributing Editor – Fitness BY DR. DANIEL TOBIAS, MD
1/2 Cup........... Mushrooms
My mom was very careful with the way we spent mon- 1/2 Cup........... Artichokes
ey growing up with one exception. She always said, “if 1/2 Cup........... Spinach We want local women to know that they may be eligible to participants must also be post-menopausal and between the
you spend money on nothing else, make sure you 1/2 Cup........... Feta enroll in a landmark study at Overlook Medical Center, which ages of 50 and 74.
spend money on your shoes. It’s important to have a 1/2 Cup........... Parmesan on top of the egg uses a simple blood test for the CA-125 protein to screen women
To join the CA-125 study, please call 973-971-6491 or email
well-fitting pair of shoes.” My father would follow up who are at low risk for ovarian cancer. The purpose of the
ovarian.screening@atlantichealth.org.
with “your shoes and the way you care for them speaks HOW TO: clinical trial is to help determine whether this test can catch
volumes about who you are as a person.” Life lessons Grease a cupcake pan. ovarian cancer early in women who would not normally be
from Gloria and Arnie. Layer with your favorite veggies. screened for it. Overlook and other Atlantic Health System
With that in mind, pull out your sneakers and give them a good once over. Toss some cheese on top. Crack an egg. hospitals are the only centers in the New Jersey-New York area
How do they look? Any holes? A little mud? Here’s the real test. Flip them Dash of salt and pepper. to participate in the study, and have the third highest enrollment
over. Do they have ridges (like Ruffles) or are they smooth? Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. numbers in the nation.
Your feet are your support and your base. Injured feet can cause well … feet Atlantic Health System signed on to the national early detection
pain .. obviously, leg pain, hip pain and back pain. So we want to protect your study in 2011. More than 1,200 women have enrolled in the
feet to protect your overall health. Many of my clients come to train in shoes
study at Atlantic Health System hospitals.
that are old, no treads, holes etc. When I ask how old they are…..4 years is a
common answer. These folks are training in and running in worn out “sneak- Most ovarian cancer is detected too late, at stages 3 or 4, with a
ers”. I watch as they cannot hold a plank because their shoes are sliding due 75% chance of recurrence after treatment. The CA-125 blood
to no treads and I worry as they take off to run with no support. In my mind test is currently only used in women who have had ovarian
as a runner and a coach, all I see are injuries waiting to happen. cancer or who already show symptoms. A high CA-125 marker
I get that sneakers today are very expensive, however, from experience I can may indicate the need for further testing, however, by that time
tell you that injuries can be even more expensive before you even consider the it is often already late-stage cancer.
actual pain and suffering that comes with an injury. As a runner, having the Many women do not know that ovarian cancer accounts for
right “running” shoe can change everything! Besides preventing an injury, more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer. If caught early,
they can actually make you a faster runner. The same can be said about bas- however, ovarian cancer has a 90% five-year survival rate. We
ketball, tennis, wrestling shoes etc. You need the right gear for each sport.
want to encourage all women—those at low risk as well as
You wouldn’t go fishing with a broken fishing pole or no fishing pole at all, so
those who may be at higher risk—to participate in this study,
why would you go running with worn out or no running shoes?
and speak with their ob/gyn about what types of testing might
WORKOUT
The right shoe can prevent rolled be appropriate for them.
ankles, plantar fasciitis, Achilles
injuries, calf injuries, torn ham- Study participants have their blood drawn once a year for at
RUNNING SPEED WORKOUT least three years, and answer a questionnaire. Depending on
strings and more.
their level of CA-125, more frequent blood draws may be done
Trainer Tip: Runners invest in two Warm up 5 min: jog
and/or an ultrasound test may be given.
pairs of running shoes and rotate
them between runs. This will help For 3/4 of the mile, run at an easy pace. Among the risk factors for ovarian cancer are:
The 4th quarter, increase your speed to a
the sole inflate back to its original
sprint. • a family history of breast or ovarian cancer;
support.
• having certain cancer-related genes;
Trainer Tip #2: Try to save your At the mile marker, repeat your easy pace
sport specific shoes for that sport only again for 3/4 quarters of the mile, with the • a personal history of breast cancer prior to age 40;
and they will last longer. last quarter being a sprint.
• Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and a personal history of breast
Here’s a crazy thought .. shoes not Repeat as many times as you can. cancer prior to age 50 or a first or second degree relative with
only make a fashion statement, but ovarian cancer or breast cancer prior to age 50.
Dr. Daniel Tobias, MD, is medical director of gynecological
they can make you a safer and more Women interested in the CA-125 study may be eligible if they oncology and principal investigator for this study for Atlantic
competitive athlete. do not have high risk factors and meet other criteria. Study Health System.
22 WESTFIELD LOCAL + : westfieldlocalnj AUGUST 2021 AUGUST 2021 + : westfieldlocalnj WESTFIELD LOCAL 23local education could still teach the core curriculum to both groups of learners
and what tools to continue to use for the future.
What can we expect as we return to school this year?
Holy Trinity Principal Reports Continued When we open our doors again in September, 2021, we expect
to start the year as we left off. We use MapGrowth testing and
Academic Growth Despite Pandemic with the information we received from the data, there was no
learning loss during the 20-21 school year. We know we will be
meeting new families and we will work with them to provide
Credits flexibility as key to success the same excellent curriculum to help them succeed as well.
We also look forward to bringing back some of our activities
that were on pause for the previous year, all sports, attendance
at church, and our clubs and faith families.
Your name: Dr. Adele Ellis
Organization: Holy Trinity School
How can the community help your organization?
Title: Principal Holy Trinity School provides a wonderful educational
Location: First St, Westfield experience for our students. Tuition does not pay all of the
cost of educating a child, so the school does have fundraisers
Contact Information: to offset the difference. The community can support our school
principal@holytrinityschool.org by participating in our fundraisers. We have a wonderful
908-233-0484 PocketBook Bingo event in the spring, either a house tour or
another type of event in the fall. We also have a non-profit
organization, the Blue and Gold, who accept donations and
Can you provide a bit of history on corporate matches to provide the students and staff with
Holy Trinity School? needs and wishes. They have been instrumental in major
Holy Trinity School has a long history in projects as well.
Westfield. The elementary school is
starting its 106th year. The elementary
Can neighbors get involved?
school was housed in the brick building
next to the church rectory, while Holy Neighbors can get involved by supporting our fundraisers.
Trinity High School resided at 336 First
St. The high school population started to
Any other information you would like to include?
diminish in the 70’s. In 1976 the last
graduating class of 35 students closed Holy Trinity School is a Middle States accredited, Blue
the building to high school students and Ribbon School. “We Teach More.” Contact us for a tour to
then reopened as the elementary school. learn why. Visit holytrinityschool.org, call 908-233-0484, or
What drew you to be part of Holy organizations to provide the tools email office@holytrinityschool.org.
The old elementary building is now
Trinity School? necessary to create a close-knit community
condos.
I have always enjoyed spending time in of learners and service to others.
the Westfield area, especially downtown.
How long have you been with this A friend contacted me that the principal How did the Pandemic impact your
school? position was open due to a retirement school? What are key things you
I am starting my 4th year as principal and thought I would be a good fit. I have learned?
of Holy Trinity School. My work history always felt that God calls me to be where
The pandemic made us more keenly
includes being a principal previously at I am needed, so I applied. The rest, as
aware of the need to be flexible. When we
St. Michael’s in Union, Assistant they say, is history.
closed in March, 2020, we were ready to
Superintendent of Technology for the teach remotely immediately. That was
Diocese of Metuchen, and Director of due to our “practice run” in January,
What types of tasks do you perform?
Technology/Chair of Computer Science 2019 when our renovations on our gym
at Saint Joseph High School in A principal wears many, many hats. floor kept us out of school for 4 days. We
Metuchen. My technology knowledge Besides managing staff, students, and opened our doors in September, 2020 for
and background played a significant building issues, I watch for trends and full time in person instruction for the
role in how well the staff of Holy Trinity processes that provide learning complete school year, with some families
handled remote and online learning opportunities for all types of students. taking advantage of remote learning
needs during the pandemic. I also work closely with our parent during that time. We learned that we
24 WESTFIELD LOCAL + : westfieldlocalnj AUGUST 2021 AUGUST 2021 WESTFIELD LOCAL 25local events Our Sincere Gratitude To Our 2021 Donors
Event Sponsors
Academic Bridges Consulting Marc Mandel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Play For P.I.N.K.
Alleum Yoga Sarah Mandel, R.N., LC.S.W.
AXA Advisors, Michael Ducore PAR Productions
Beauty, Kult & Lair Pediatric Associates of Westfield
Erin Ben-Hayon, David Realty Jennifer Principato, David Realty Group
Boulevard Veterinary Clinic, LLC Gerri Rothfleisch
Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe Shackamaxon Country Club
(C) Systems Shoreline East Construction Corp
Citara Events, Beth Hornstein Shovlin Mattress Company
DeHanes Photography Lois & Ron Silbergeld
Fresh Press Juice, Co. Former Mayor Al Smith, Scotch Plains
Garabo Chiropratic Health Center Star Painting
BY BETH HORNSTEIN, Summit/Chatham/Westfield Local & Citara Events Frank D. Isoldi, Coldwell Banker
Elaine Landau
SternFitness LLC – Lori Sternberg
Suburban Speech Center
Lebwohl Family The Juice House
Lechner Family Towne Car Wash
Kristen Lichtenthal, Coldwell Banker Jackie Tropp
Play For P.I.N.K. (which stands for “Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge”) had it’s 21st Golf Outing at Limani Seafood Grill
Jacqueline Mandel, Weichart Realty
Daryl R. Weber, Wells Fargo Advisors
Dr. David M. Weinman, DMD, P.C.
Shackamaxon Country Club in July. A 501(c) (3) charity, Play For P.I.N.K. donates 100 percent of proceeds to its sole beneficiary, Golf Sponsors
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Evelyn H. Lauder. Play For P.I.N.K. has contributed
Anthony James Master Builder Lisa Muhlgeier
Sylvia Cohen Vicki Pressman, Rita Selesner, Linda Zemsky
Coustan Family Ellen Rabb
more than $65 million for research. Of that amount, Shackamaxon Country Club has raised more than $675,000. Diane Forman Pam & Rob Rediker
Joan & Gary Fox Seiden Family Law Event Volunteers Abby Flynn and Amanda Team RBC: Allison Dunn, Alyson
Steve Geltzeiler Lois & Ron Silbergeld
This year Shackamaxon Country Club PFP Golf & Lunch Outing raised $20,000. We had 90 golfers. We want to thank everyone Judy & Jeff Hoffman Shoprite of Garwood Werner Germond, Brooke McGeehan (RBC
Beth & Lee Hornstein Shovlin Mattress Factory
who attended and the local merchants from our community that participated. This year’s PLAY For P.I.N.K. event was led by Sherry Kevoe, Nancy Polow,
Linda Lafkowitz & Teri Sherman
Fredda & Dan Siegel Wealth Management), and Christie
Weinstein
Former Mayor Al Smith, Scotch Plains
Ronna & Steven Lasher
Co-Chairs Beth Hornstein and Marcy Lechner, who were joined by committee members Soraya Chafetz, Amy Lebwohl, Pam Limani Seafood Grill
Star Painting
SternFitness LLC – Lori Sternberg
Rachel Lipschutz
Rediker, Cynthia Root, Fredda Siegel, and Wendy Van Besien. For more information, visit www.playforpink.org/shackamaxon.
Towne Car Wash
Brooke McGeehan – Tropp Family
RBC Wealth Management
Wendy Tucker
Paula & Mike Morgan
Westfield Local
Event Photography by De Hanes Photography
Donor Acknowledgment Signage
Michelle Habayeb (Director of Community Engagement at Caring Contact),
Joe Bush (Director of Instruction of Shackamxon CC), Lisa Davis (Davis Agency
Beverage carts sponsored by Star Painting and Shop-Rite Insurance) and Erin Ben-Hayon (David Realty Group)
1st Place Men:
The Play for P.I.N.K. Committee: Pam Rediker (PAR Productions), Soraya Chafetz Peter Cooper (Towne Car Wash) Shaun Goodman, Scott Lebwohl, Jon Guskind and
(Westfield Local), Co-Chair Marcy Lechner, Co-Chair Beth Hornstein (Westfield Local & Beth Hornstein (Westfield Local & Citara Events) Jay Guskind 1st Place Women: Mason LaConti and Victor Couston
Citara Events), Cynthia Root and Fredda Siegel Al Smith (Former Mayor Scotch Plains) Closet to the Pin: Jon Guskind Lori Schlewitt and Lisa Sottung Longest Drive - Men: Mason LaConti
Not pictured: Amy Lebwohl and Wendy Van Besien Longest Drive - Women: Lisa Sottung
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HELLO SAVINGS
SUMMER AREA RUGS NOW IN STOCK
JUNE 2021 WESTFIELD SALES
ADDRESS TOWN LIST PRICE SALES PRICE CLOSED DATE DOM BEDS BATHS LOT SIZE (ACRES)
554 LAWRENCE AVE WESTFIELD $2,195,000.00 $2,200,000.00 6/11/21 14 6 5.1 0.67
14 AMY DR WESTFIELD $1,699,000.00 $1,830,000.00 6/11/21 13 6 6.1 0.32
950 MINISINK WAY WESTFIELD $1,849,999.00 $1,787,500.00 6/4/21 133 5 6.1 0.48
200 E DUDLEY AVENUE WESTFIELD $1,695,000.00 $1,712,495.00 6/30/21 16 6 5.1 0.46
306 MASSACHUSETTS ST WESTFIELD $1,599,900.00 $1,700,000.00 6/14/21 16 5 4.1 0.35
631 CARLETON RD WESTFIELD $1,649,000.00 $1,654,000.00 6/23/21 8 5 5.0 0.28
315 JEFFERSON AVE WESTFIELD $1,699,000.00 $1,635,000.00 6/29/21 28 6 4.1 0.40
37 FAULKNER DR WESTFIELD $1,549,999.00 $1,575,000.00 6/7/21 0 5 5.1 0.25
853 RAMAPO WAY WESTFIELD $1,599,000.00 $1,550,000.00 6/2/21 81 5 4.1 0.45
215 BRIGHTWOOD AVE WESTFIELD $1,549,000.00 $1,530,000.00 6/3/21 44 6 4.1 0.27
629 NORWOOD DR WESTFIELD $1,549,000.00 $1,525,000.00 6/21/21 77 5 5.1 0.19
209 EDGEWOOD AVE WESTFIELD $1,299,000.00 $1,410,000.00 6/15/21 8 5 4.1 0.15
177 N CHESTNUT ST WESTFIELD $1,399,000.00 $1,365,000.00 6/29/21 66 5 3.1 0.42
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110 WYCHWOOD RD WESTFIELD $1,395,000.00 $1,325,000.00 6/25/21 87 6 6.1 0.30 Indoor/Outdoor Area Rugs & Runners
620 GARFIELD AVE WESTFIELD $1,215,000.00 $1,320,000.00 6/16/21 0 4 3.1 0.17 Natural Sisal Fashion Area Rugs
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126 HARRISON AVE WESTFIELD $1,200,000.00 $1,269,113.00 6/15/21 0 5 4.1 0.22 Size availability varies by style
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240 SYLVANIA PL WESTFIELD $1,199,000.00 $1,255,100.00 6/18/21 10 5 3.1 0.47
37 BARCHESTER WAY WESTFIELD $1,150,000.00 $1,230,000.00 6/19/21 14 5 3.1 0.54
203 W GROVE ST WESTFIELD $1,199,000.00 $1,210,000.00 6/15/21 31 5 4.1 0.16
410 WYCHWOOD RD WESTFIELD $1,179,000.00 $1,100,000.00 6/15/21 13 4 2.1 0.48
718 AUSTIN ST WESTFIELD $1,050,000.00 $1,050,000.00 6/28/21 0 4 2.2 0.17
329 CANTERBURY RD WESTFIELD $975,000.00 $999,999.00 6/10/21 13 4 2.1 0.16
530 WESTFIELD AVE WESTFIELD $999,000.00 $999,000.00 6/6/21 92 5 4.1 0.41
909 CRANFORD AVE WESTFIELD $910,000.00 $999,000.00 6/28/21 7 4 2.2 0.23
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