Just bring your old and dated electronics to Mendham Borough Public Works at 37 Ironia Road in Mendham this Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
It’s always easy to find a formal restaurant in which to eat dinner. Just make a reservation, invite some other people and dress up! But what if you live in Harding Township and want an easy, quick meal? In my previous blog of October 6th, I discussed casual lunch spots around Harding Township. Here, I will talk about dinner options, both sit down and take-out. Remember, the three restaurants I discussed in my first blog also serve dinner!
Again, full disclosure: I like food with taste and creativity and I am not a restaurant critic, just a resident.
Great take-out is always a challenge! La Famiglia Gourmet
on Main Street in Mendham offers a unique way to enjoy true Italian food. Tony and Clara Grande of Il Capriccio in Whippany own and manage the store. Click on the hyperlink and explore the mouth-watering menus, or visit them in person and make a selection to take home for lunch or dinner.
For casual dining, try the Bamboo Grille
in Basking Ridge. You can enjoy beautiful views of the Basking Ridge Country Club year round, and eat lunch or dinner outside on the patio in the summertime. The menu is filled with great appetizers, salads, entrees, and of course, burgers–don’t forget to check out the specials!
The Black Horse Tavern
in Mendham has been serving its guests since 1740. The Pub, located next door, now serves lunch, dinner and brunch and has a sit down menu as well as a to-go menu! Popular offerings such as the Oyster or Clam Bar and an extensive menu can be found there every night!
Is there anywhere more beautiful than autumn in northern New Jersey? I don’t think so. Now add to that natural beauty, colonial history, top-rated schools, small town community events, shopping and commuting convenience, and its no wonder this area is so sought-after by homebuyers.
Since I live and work in this beautiful area, I was lucky enough to take part in a local small town event recently here in Mendham—the Harvest Hustle 5k Run.
The Mendham Borough Home & School Association (MBHSA) presented this first-year fundraiser event. The inspiration was to offer a fall outdoor activity with wide appeal for the community, open to participants of all ages. A staunch advocate for this event was Sgt Richard Morales, a Mendham police officer and father of four school-aged children. A runner himself, as well as a DARE officer and EMT member in town, Sgt Morales, designed the race course and addressed town level issues, such as road closures. Sadly, this past April, Sgt. Morales died suddenly of natural causes. His passing was a blow felt throughout the community. The MBHSA decided to dedicate this event in thankful and loving memory to Sgt Richard Morales.
In order to be successful in today’s real estate market, Nicole is passionate in her belief that a real estate firm must provide a unique marketing approach, a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and unparalleled customer service. She found all those qualities and more at Turpin Real Estate.
Committed to delivering outstanding service while paying close attention to all the details, Nicole brings a sales and marketing background to her real estate career. In addition, she has many years of successful interior design experience. This well-rounded approach allows her to provide a strategic marketing plan for properties, while her artistic eye visualizes the untapped potential in any home. Nicole is known for putting the best interests of her clients first; she is both tenacious and enthusiastic about the transaction process.
After graduating from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, Nicole was eager to return to her native New Jersey. She studied marketing at New York University, and began a career with F. Schumacher & Co. in the marketing department of FSC Wallcoverings. After several years, she moved to the Waverly Home Division and worked closely with customers decorating their Princeton area homes.
A lifelong resident of the Garden State who grew up in Chatham and New Vernon, Nicole is currently living in Mendham with her four children. Nicole is actively involved in many local organizations including the Hilltop School Parents Association, St. Joseph’s Church, Mendham Junior Women’s Club, Mendham Newcomers and Neighbors, and The Noe Pond Club. An avid skier, she enjoys tennis and paddle tennis and long walks with her yellow Lab, Paola.
When you meet Nicole, you meet a sales associate who is dedicated to helping you achieve your housing goals. Her familiarity with the marketplace is a valuable asset to buyers and sellers who rely on her firsthand knowledge of the area. She looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns.
A lifelong appreciation of architecture and home styles typifies Bella's genuine interest in real estate. She specializes in luxury homes, new construction and antique residences throughout the region. Having started her real estate career in 1992, Bella put her years of experience to work on behalf of her clients to create mutually acceptable contracts for buyers and sellers.
Skilled in numerous sales techniques, Bella's expertise extends to inventory overviews, marketing strategies and data analysis. A professional approach coupled with personal attention makes her a sales associate that clients truly enjoy working with.
Bella and her husband, Jim, have lived in the area for more than 35 years, putting their children Wendy and Jimmy through the local school system. While raising the children, she worked closely with her husband in his company, Reliable Plastics, Inc. In her role as the firm's marketing director, she developed many of the successful sales skills that also translate to marketing homes.
A New Jersey native, graduate of Kean University and former fourth grade elementary school teacher, Bella possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the state's many unique towns and villages. Her input is invaluable when it comes to assisting buyers with their housing decisions.
Making your buying or selling experience stress-free is important to Bella, who focuses on every detail of the transaction. Her personal approach is summed up in a recent conversation when she said, "Real estate is not just a business, but the building of relationships. Every client is treated as a friend, and every friend is treated as family." This philosophy shines through in her caring, committed service. Bella looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns.
Barbara Barisonek currently serves as the Mendham Office Manager and Director of Turpin's Relocation Department, a position she has held since 1994. She has won numerous awards as Relocation Director for outstanding service and sales in the relocation field.
As the Manager in Mendham, Barbara is eager to help her agents achieve their goals. In her role as Relocation Director, she enjoys the interaction with relocation professionals from across the country. While both these positions require a considerable amount of energy, Barbara is up for the task. Her unflagging good humor and outgoing personality shine through, and she can always be counted on for empathetic support in any situation.
Active on her real estate boards and within her community, Barbara is President of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a consultant for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a member of the Mendham Business Association. She is a lifelong resident of New Jersey living in Bedminster.
In her free time, Barbara has many interests including cooking, sailing, travel and the theater. She and her husband, Larry, have a grown son living in New York State and a "fabulous Golden Retriever, Cosmo."
Barbara looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns. She welcomes your call or visit to the Mendham Office.
Nicole Atorino
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Is there anywhere more beautiful than autumn in northern New Jersey? I don’t think so. Now add to that natural beauty, colonial history, top-rated schools, small town community events, shopping and commuting convenience, and its no wonder this area is so sought-after by homebuyers.
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