Local Singer and New Author to Perform and Read from her new Book "I Want To" at Livingston's Barnes and Noble Saturday May 4th 2pm

Entertainer Jill Criscuolo Expands her Talents with a Noteworthy Venture into Children’s Book Publishing with her Literary Debut “I Want To…”
West Orange, NJ (PRWEB) April 14, 2013

Entertainer Jill Criscuolo is expanding her horizons and has made a noteworthy venture into the Children’s book-publishing arena. The first time author is launching a promotional tour for her illustrated children’s book “I Want To…” on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 2pm at BARNES & NOBLE Bookstore, 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, New Jersey.
At the book launch and signing event she will also entertain the audience with a live performance in a setting of literature and music.
The book is the first of a forthcoming series whose main character is Frankie, a little girl who takes us in on numerous hopeful adventures.
“I want to”, as an aspiration is endless for children and adults alike. Frankie uses her imagination to show how through desiring, how possible things could be; that dreams can indeed come true. Jill’s inspiration comes from many experiences and things, and she says this book in particular was inspired by all children of the world that say, "I Want To..."
“I believe that adults should encourage kids, help them to discover who they are and persuade them to use their imagination in positive ways to not only benefit themselves, but others as well.”
The author’s use of imagination enables her to create wonderful things, which are expressed in her singing, writing, and acting projects. Her mission through her work is to promote feelings of well-being, self-love and self-acceptance. She is intent on creating books that will entice young readers to read more and explore the many options available to them. Ultimately, to instill a feeling that there is always room to learn, grow, and be imaginative whatever age you are!
She stays true to the precept that as we look around, everything we see was at one time imagined before becoming a reality.
“I Want To…” is a delightful storybook, published by Trafford Publishing, and now available in e-Book or soft-cover form on all major online booksellers outlets. With brilliantly colorful illustrations by Daniela Sutter, the scenes of the book are appealing. Also available in soft-cover version is the coloring book, wherein children can apply themselves creatively with their own colors and words of choice to show their personal “I Want To” wishes.
Take a lyrical adventure, a journey into wonders of the world and the beauty of life through the eyes and imagination of a child. http://www.jcebooks.com
Jill’s kick-off book tour to retail markets will further branch out to Libraries, Schools, Hospitals, and Community organizations. Additionally, she will be donating books to kids in various areas as part of her giving back initiative.
The multi-tasking entertainer is also currently working on new songs for future music releases to add to her discography.
Forever exploring artistic avenues to move forward, her foray into literary publishing starts another chapter in her endeavors.
ABOUT JILL CRISCUOLO
Jill Criscuolo is an emerging author with creative talents stretching over a multidimensional career encompassing music, television, and writing. She is the recipient of multiple awards and nominations as a singer-songwriter. The West Orange, New Jersey, native makes her book-publishing debut as an author with the launch of her children’s book I Want To…. The idea to create the book began developing several years ago but was sidelined as she continued her music and acting projects. Over the years, her innate curiosity, coupled with a vivid imagination, enabled the shaping of countless stories, poems, and songs. She has compiled and composed a collection of stimulating, intriguing, and whimsical projects to bring to the forefront. As a longtime fan of children’s books, Jill is realizing her dream in publishing I Want To…
Get more info at: http://www.jcebooks.com
ISBN 13 (Soft): 9781466976290
ISBN 13 (eBook): 9781466976283
http://www.trafford.com
http://www.jillcriscuolo.com
http://www.facebook.com/jillcriscuolo
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3571751/



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Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059
Good Homes



Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.



As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers



As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.



Mark Slade

Maplewood South Orange School Principal Proud of Columbia's Newest Rankings

Superintendent, Principal Respond to CHS Ranking, Silver Medal

US News and World Reports released state and national rankings: CHS earned a silver medal

By Marcia Worth

Columbia High School was awarded a Silver Medal as one of the Best High Schools in the Country, according to U.S. News and World Reports.

In their annual Best High Schools edition, Columbia High School ranked 36th in New Jersey (out of 395), and 757th nationally (out of more than 21,000). This puts CHS in the top 10% of high schools in the State, and the top 4% of public high schools in the nation.

To be included in the national rankings, schools had to pass three steps which “ensured that the schools serve all of their students well, using performance on state proficiency tests as the benchmark” and also “assessed the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work.”

Superintendent Brian Osborne said: “We are very proud of this national recognition by U.S. News and World Reports . It is particularly gratifying to receive this honor given the methodology’s emphasis on 'serving all of its students well' and 'successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators.' For many years we have been working diligently to improve the learning outcomes of all of our students by expanding opportunities for rigor for all students, and providing additional support to help all students succeed. Congratulations to Dr. Lilly, her outstanding faculty, our talented students and involved families for their dedication and commitment to excellence."

CHS Principal Lovie Lilly said: “These rankings are indicators that our strategic focus is defining the instructional pathways for teaching and learning at Columbia High School. Through our unified efforts, we will continue to refine our learning goals and establish clear expectations for student performance and success.”



See Maplewood Patch for full story


Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059
Good Homes



Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.



As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers



As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.



Mark Slade

Short Hills Greenwood Gardens Restored and Now Open to Public

According to WILLIAM GRIMES, NYT April 25th, 2013, Stewart Hartshorn--yes that one the school and street is named after, came to out with a fortune in hand from the sales of spring-roller window shades, bought land in Millburn Township in the 1870s, envisioning “a harmonious community for people who appreciated nature.” (for article: NYT). Like him, nature lovers came to the town known as Short Hills. Some of them laid out grand estates, ranking, in size and ambition, somewhere between Gatsby’s and Hearst’s. Few remain, but one, Greenwood Gardens, has been lifted from decades of decay and decrepitude to live a second life as a public park and cultural center. It opens on Sunday.

Explore Greenwood

Astride the western ridge of the Watchung Mountains and overlooking a vast preserve of forest and meadow, Greenwood Gardens is a contemporary garden rooted in the Arts & Crafts and Classical approaches to garden design, with Italianate garden terraces, grottoes, meandering moss-covered paths, allées of sycamore and spruces, ornamental trees and shrubs, and wildflower meadows, among other features, occupying over 28 acres.

greenwood yellen gateJust 45 minutes from Manhattan, Greenwood Gardens is removed from the sights and sounds of modernity. It is a place where people can come together to spend time and relax – whether the definition of relaxation be sitting on bench or practicing yoga in the open air. A visit to Greenwood Gardens can renew your mind and spirit through tours, workshops, and other educational programs.
Entrance Drive and Forecourt

Visitors to Greenwood Gardens will enter along the Sycamore Allée and continue past a cluster of rustic Arts & Crafts cottages to the parking lot. The first feature encountered is a legacy of the Day era, an extraordinary hand-wrought iron-grill gate created by master iron craftsman Samuel Yellin. Housed in the East Pavilion, the nine-foot-high gate depicts a menagerie of flora and fauna, from birds of paradise and parakeets to vines and ferns.
Formal Gardens

Connected to the East Pavilion is the red brick Georgian house built by the Blanchard family, which serves as an orientation center, its Colonial-styled center hallway opening onto an overlook terrace, where period climbing roses grow on and around a pair of wooden pergolas. From here drop three terraced gardens: the topmost Main Terrace, with waterside iris and carrex blue zinger (Carex flacca); the Croquet Terrace, with boxwood hedges; and the culmination, in the Garden of the Zodiac, where twelve pairs of classical columns are arranged in a demilune around a former reflecting pool.

main terrace view10 18 2012_SMWhere recently the Garden of the Zodiac’s perimeter was planted with evergreen shrubs, now pink peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa) and white goat’s beard (Tragopogon dubius / pratensis) thrive, as well as spikes of cream, pink, and bronze foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) and an intermittent haze of blue and white catmints (Nepeta grandiflora) and sages. A bronze sculpture of a boy holding two geese by Emilio Angela has been reinstated in the center of the pool surrounded by clematis and roses.
Summerhouse and Teahouse

Footpaths and gardens to the south and east of these main terraces lead to a pair of round perches inspired by the Belvederes built during the Arts and Craft period in Britain. The Summerhouse and Teahouse are constructed of local sandstone with copper coursings around cone-shaped roofs. Their interiors feature walls and ceilings studded with blue, green and brown seashell-shaped Rookwood tiles and floors paved with pastel-hued Fulper tiles manufactured nearby in New Jersey.

Three-foot-tall limestone chess pieces—knight, pawn, queen, and king—line the horseshoe steps leading to the upper level of the Teahouse and the South Axis garden. Here dwarf iris (Iris lacustris), pink dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus), Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) and small ornamental onion (Allium aflatunense) may be found nestled near four huge stone frogs. Granite Foo dogs are placed at opposite steps to the Teahouse, while an Oriental paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) with little yellow flowers serves as a centerpiece connecting the walkway and the two stone follies.
Grapewalk and Cascade

The Blanchards’ taste for formal garden design may be seen as a visitor follows the Grape Walk toward the foot of the Water Cascade. From here one views the European inspired allée of plane trees and maples and two ponds that are home to swans and waterfowl—both the creation of Peter Blanchard, Jr.
Meadow and Ponds

At the terminus of this view, adjacent to the ponds and punctuating a field of wildflowers, is a fabulous wrought iron gate designed by Carrére and Hastings for the Frick residence in New York. All the outer edges of the Garden, in fact, will be devoted to natives: sugar maple (Acer saccharum), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), oaks, hickories, native dogwoods, native azalea, Virginia sweet spire (Itea virginica), native hydrangeas, native wild trillium (Trillium erectum), Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium reptans), Virginia blue bells (Mertensia virginica), and coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea).
Barn and Pasture

Tucked away in the southeast corner of Greenwood Gardens is a barn and pasture that has been on site for more than a century and is home to goats and a variety of farm birds. Note: The Barn Complex is closed to visitors.
Ongoing

Mondays and Wednesdays, April 1 – November 20
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Volunteer at Greenwood Gardens

Volunteers are helping Greenwood thrive by donating their time in the garden. We welcome individuals of all levels of experience. The Greenwood Gardens Green Team meets Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. to work in the gardens. For more information, please contact Louis Bauer at 973-258-4026 or lbauer@greenwoodgardens.org.

Sundays, May 26 – October 29
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Guided Tours

Guided tours of Greenwood Gardens are available weekly from May through late October. Experience seasonal blooms on a 45-minute walking tour. Content will rotate weekly in horticulture, history, and conservation. Tours are available every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Free to members; $10 non-members.

Tuesdays, June 4 – September 24
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Summer Yoga Series

The American Yoga Academy and Greenwood Gardens present Yoga in the Gardens. Classes are for everyone, whether you have been practicing yoga for many years, or this is your very first experience.

For all sessions, wear comfortable clothing (sweats, shorts, or yoga pants). All you need is a yoga mat and a towel.

Individual Yoga Class: $20
Monthly Class Packages: $60 ($15 per class)
Season Package: All Tuesday classes for $200 ($12 per class)

April
Opening Weekend

Sunday, April 28
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for a lively opening day in the gardens featuring a self-guided tour, a scavenger hunt for visitors of all ages, and a 2 p.m. performance by the Princeton Katzenjammers, the nation’s oldest co-ed collegiate a capella group. Refreshments will be served on the terrace. Free admission, no reservations required.
May
Birding Walk

Thursday, May 2
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join NJ Audubon Naturalist, Dave Hall, for a birding tour of Greenwood Gardens in search of spring migrants. Explore several habitats including hardwood forest, conifer stands, ponds and meadows. We will also venture into South Mountain Reservation to see who is stopping over. $6 members; $8 non-members.

birding walk
Hedge and Topiary Pruning Workshop

Saturday, May 4
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Learn the practices of proper pruning techniques needed to establish and maintain hedges and topiary shrubs. In Greenwood’s outdoor classroom, Louis Bauer will explain the principles, tools, and terminology, and demonstrate commonly used pruning techniques on a variety of landscape plants. Free to members; $10 non-members.

Hurricane Sandy and the Natural Assault on Trees

Sunday, May 5
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This woods and garden walk will investigate various environmental stresses on tree health, with a focus on the recent damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. This is an interpretive program seeks to enhance participants’ ability to read the natural landscape and to enjoy that process. Part of the walk will be off trail and on very uneven ground. Appropriate footwear required. Binoculars and magnifying glasses recommended. $10 members; $15 non-members.

Garden Tour: Horticulture and Design

Sunday, May 5
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Experience seasonal blooms and learn about the decisions behind Greenwood Gardens’ colorful plant palette on a 45-minute walking tour. Free to members; $10 non-members.

Garden Photography Workshop

Saturday, May 11
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This hands-on workshop will explain techniques for taking better photographs. Using Greenwood Gardens as an outdoor classroom, you can practice and receive immediate feedback from a master instructor. The workshop will include a tutorial on your camera’s function and a closing session on image editing. $40 members; $45 non-members.

Yoga at Greenwood Gardens

Saturday, May 11
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The American Yoga Academy and Greenwood Gardens present Yoga in the Gardens with world-renowned yoga instructor, Claire E. Diab. This class is for everyone, whether you have been practicing yoga for many years, or this is your very first experience. The class will be fun, informative, and nourishing for your body, mind and soul.

This complimentary class kicks off the Summer Yoga Series at Greenwood Gardens. Space is Limited!

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Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059
Good Homes



Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.



As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers



As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.



Mark Slade

Columbia High Ranked 36th in New Jersey and Receives Silver Medal

Report: Columbia High Ranked 36th in New Jersey, 757 in Country

U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools is released: Columbia received a silver medal

By Marcia Worth
April 24, 2013


Columbia High School is ranked number 36 in New Jersey in this year's U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools ranking released Tuesday.

In the fifth edition of the ranking, Columbia's national ranking on the list was 757th out of 21,000. The school did receive a silver medal from the publication for how it compared to other schools based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

The AP participation rate at Columbia High School is 43 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 62 percent. CHS has a student body of 1,797.

Nearby, Summit High School was ranked 18th in the state and Chatham High School was 13th.

In Essex County, Millburn High ranked 15th in New Jersey, 225th in the country. Livingston High ranked 29th in New Jersey, 401st in the country.

Additionally, West Orange, Montclair, West Essex, West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Verona, Nutley and Glen Ridge high schools were unranked.

Topping the state were:

Biotechnology High School in Freehold — Ranked 8th nationally
High Technology High School in Lincroft — Ranked 12th nationally
Bergen County Academies in Hackensack — Ranked 34th nationally
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School in Jersey City — Ranked 50th nationally
Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro — Ranked 73rd nationally
Middlesex Co Academy in Edison — Ranked 146th nationally
Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains — Ranked 159th nationally
West Windsor-​Plainsboro High School South in Princeton — Ranked 162nd nationally
Academy of Allied Health and Science in Neptune — Ranked 178th nationally
Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth — Ranked 183rd nationally

The publication used the same methodology as 2012 to compile its list of Best High School throughout the country.

According to the magazine, U.S. News partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes for Research (AIR), which implemented the rankings methodology.

To determine the Best High Schools national rankings, schools were first analyzed at the state level in terms of how well students in each school performed on state assessments, taking into account the test scores of disadvantaged students (low-income, Hispanic, and black), who tend to score lower on tests.

High schools that made it through this analysis were then eligible to be ranked nationally, in terms of college readiness. U.S. News determines the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work by analyzing student success in Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, both of which include college-level courses.


Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059
Good Homes



Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.



As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers



As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.



Mark Slade

Maplewood Pool Registration

Maplewood Residents:

Don't miss out on your chance to take advantage of the Early Bird Rates for the Community Pool! The last day to register for the pool with the Early Bird Rates is May 3rd!

You can register for the pool a few different ways:
- online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood
- over the phone by calling the Recreation office at (973) 763-4202
- through the mail: print out a mail in form from our website and mail a check (www.maplewoodnj.org, click departments, then recreation, then Maplewood Community Pool)
- in person: You can stop by the Recreation Office at 574 Valley Street

The Recreation Office is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm.

Tonight, April 16th, the Recreation Office will be open for a late night, until 7pm, for anyone who would like to register but cannot make it here d uring normal working hours.

If you have any questions about the Community Pool or the registration process, please feel free to call the Recreation Office at (973) 763-4202.


Sincerely,

Maplewood Recreation Department

How to Buy A Home Made Simple

Homebuyer assistance via The Mortgage Reports.

Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059
Good Homes



Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.



As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers



As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.



Mark Slade

It's Official: Maplewood's and X Factor's Beatrice Miller Signs To Hollywood/Syco Records

X Factor's Beatrice Miller Signs To Hollywood/Syco Records
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LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beatrice Miller signed with Hollywood/Syco Records, it was announced by Ken Bunt , President, Disney Music Group and Phil McIntyre , Head of Syco Music North America, SYCO USA. A fourteen year-old Maplewood, NJ native, Beatrice wowed the nation as a finalist on the second season of The X Factor with her poignant and soulful renditions of songs such as Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars" and Dido's "White Flag."


Beatrice is the first signing to the Hollywood/Syco Records collaborative label arrangement. Said Bunt of the signing, "Syco, along with the creators of The X Factor franchise, have cultivated some of the industry's leading talent. We are thrilled about the opportunity to contribute the unique resources we have at Hollywood Records and Disney to showcase Beatrice's incredible talent." Added McIntyre, "We're incredibly excited to join forces with Hollywood Records. Our combined resources and various platforms will enable Beatrice to take full advantage of her unique talent. This is a great first step in what we hope is a long and valuable partnership between Syco Entertainment and Hollywood Records."

Beatrice is managed by Constance Schwartz and Mark Sudack for SMAC Entertainment.

About SYCO Entertainment

Syco Entertainment is a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music and is one of the world's leading global music, film and television production companies responsible for some of the world's most successful global TV and music franchises.

Syco Entertainment is also the world's most successful producer of international talent with Syco Music being the record label home for such diverse international recording artists as Labrinth, One Direction, Leona Lewis , Susan Boyle , Little Mix, IL Divo, Jonathan and Charlotte, Tate Stevens , Emblem3, Fifth Harmony, James Arthur , Ella Henderson and the Loveable Rogues. Syco's television assets include the global franchises The X Factor and Got Talent. The X Factor was created by Syco Television and is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia. Local versions of The X Factor are produced in more than 41 territories and the US version of The X Factor airs in over 166 countries. In 2012 Got Talent became the world's biggest selling TV format and is now commissioned in 52 countries as a local format. In 2013 Syco continues to capitalize on the ongoing success of its established global hit TV formats and a number of new projects including new TV series Food Glorious Food and two films - One Direction's 3D movie with Sony Pictures and ' One Chance ', a film based on the success story of Britain's Got Talent's first winner, Paul Potts , in association with the Weinstein Company.

About Disney Music Group

Disney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records , and Disney Music Publishing. The labels' genre-spanning rosters include Selena Gomez , Demi Lovato , Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Lucy Hale , American Idol finalist Stefano, Coco Jones, R5, Bridgit Mendler , Plain White T's, Redlight King, ZZ Ward, and more. DMG also releases family music and film and television soundtracks such as the Grammy nominated soundtracks for The Muppets and Brave, Avengers Assemble, Phineas and Ferb, A.N.T. Farm , Shake It Up, and Wreck-It Ralph.

SOURCE Disney Music Group


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Montclair's Spies LIke Us Home

Former Russian Spies' Montclair Home Soon Up for Sale

The residence on Marquette Road has sat vacant since 2010, and upkeep has been irregular.

By Mike D'Onofrio


The Montclair home that until three years ago served as the headquarters for two Russians spies will soon be up for sale.

The two-story home at 31 Marquette Road is the former home of Cynthia and Richard Murphy, whose real names are Lyeia and Vladimir Guryev, and their two young children, aged 9 and 11. That was until 2010 when the two were uncovered as spies and arrested by U.S. law enforcement officials.

The home has sat vacant since the two agents of the Russian Federation were deported in 2010 with eight other secret agents in exchange for four U.S. operatives held in Russia.

Taped on the front door of the home are court documents and warnings, including one that reads “United States Marshal No Trespassing."

For more: Montclair Patch


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