CONTENTS
FEATURES
SPRING 2017
DEPARTMENTS
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READERS ’ CHOICE
AWARDS
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THE UPSIDE
TO DOWNSIZING
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THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC
OF SPRING CLEANING
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Haya Taitel and SteveBecker arealmost empty-nesters , and their renovated “ nest ” is breathtaking . |
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Spring is almost here . Time to open those windows , sweep out the garageand cleanout your closets . Overwhelmed ? We profile experts who can help . |
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KEVIN CUMMINGS
GETSALITTLE PERSONAL
Investors Bancorp CEO Kevin Cummings talks about books , basketball , marriage , howhestays focused and wherehelikes to go forlunch .
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FROM MILLBURN TO
BROADWAY TO NETFLIX
Astar on Netflix series Bloodline as well as aTony-award winning Broadway actor , Maplewood resident ( and former Millburndweller ) NorbertLeo Butz details the thrills and challenges of his professional and personal life
ON THE COVER Squirrel & The Bee owner Michelle Retik . Fashion styling by Heather Zwain
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EDITOR ’ S NOTE THE BUZZ FIRST PERSON MARK YOUR CALENDAR SOCIAL SCENE DINING OUT LOOKING BACK
ON THIS PAGE High school students Cameron Varnish , Julia Kirkland and Amanda Cohen dig into to “ Don ’ t have a cow sundae ” at Squirrel & The Bee
PHOTO BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO
PHOTO BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO ; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY KAREN REMUNDI , DOLCE VISO SALON & SPA , MILLBURN ; MICHELLE IS WEARING SHOSHANNA SADIE DRESS , $ 370.00 ; RING BY KRYSIA RENAU , $ 175 ; PRIVATELABEL EARRINGS $ 140 , ALL FROM DRESSED BY LORI ; POM-POM SANDALS : STYLIST ' S OWN .
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