b'Whats NewReviewBCB Community Bank WE SELL OUR HOMES FORClaudine Baptiste MORE MONEY THAN THE 156 Maplewood AvenueAVERAGE AGENT AND IN LESS*Maplewood THAN HALF THE AVERAGE TIME.862-205-5660 Mark Slade Homes Teamo 973.762.5400 | c 917.797.5059bcb.bank Sladehomes@gmail.com | sladeblog.comThe BCB Community Bank opened in Maplewood a little over a yearwww.goodhomesforgoodpeople.comago and Business Development Officer Claudine Baptiste couldn\'t be happier. As someone who grew up and still lives in the community, she\'s thrilled to be working locally and serving the businesses and families in her midst. Baptiste is all about relationshipsshe doesn\'t consider her job to be a each of ce independently owned and operatedsales positionand makes herself available to suit her customers\' sched- *as calculated using stats pulled from the GSMLSules. A straight-shooter, she emphasizes that being transparent and honest are most important to her. "If I tell you something that\'s not true, and you see me in the street, how do I carry a conversation with you?" She explains that the bank is run by the founder, Thomas Coughlin, who values being involved in the community. That\'s why you\'ll see the bank sponsoring lo- Join us in Celebration ofcal events and engaging with the "mom and pop" shops. The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce has noticed Baptiste\'s energy and will be honoringMothers Dayher and BCB Bank with a Distinguished Service Award May 23. & GraduationsFirst Lenders Mortgage May your thirst for life never run dryJim Joseph ________________________________6 Leonardville Road, Middletown LOBSTER ROLLS ARE BACK!718-812-7798 Stop by for our jjoseph@firstlendersmortgage.com FAMOUS RAW BAR on Fridays 47 p.m. Jim Joseph has spent over two decades in fi- ________________________________nancial services but it wasn\'t until recently that he found his passion within the field: helpingExperience the best of Irelands Pub people secure the right mortgage product. Histraditions Family FriendlyGood Cheer approach is first to get to know his clients so he can understand their situ- LIVE, TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSICation and goals for obtaining a mortgage. Then he runs the numbers and gives clients advice on what makes sense for them. Check out our new Authentic Irish Cuisine, Irish Coffee, Joseph likes to act as a counselor and uses his personal experiences to relateFine Wines and Irish Whiskey S ummer Menu!to his clients. Having weathered the housing crisis as a homeowner, heworthy of Celtic Kingsknows firsthand the importance of getting the right loan. He also relates the challenges he had with two health scares in his thirtiespulmonaryJoin usreside for lunch and dinnerembolismsthat prompt him to reflect the kindness others have shown167 Maplewood Avenueto him. In the end, Joseph values his clients\' smiles and gratitude at aMaplewood Village 973-378-2222closing. To him they\'re worth every penny.ST. JAMESS GATE APPAREL AND GIFT CARDS AVAILABLEWhats New Review showcases new businesses in Maplewood and South www.stjamesgatepublickhouse.comOrange. For details, please contact info@mattersmagazine.com.what\'s new review /11'