my hometown / 25 I’m from Weston, Conn. Weston, Connecticut in Fairfield County is a beautiful place to grow up. As the middle of five children, our home was busy and rarely quiet. We spent our days riding bikes, exploring the woods, swimming at Compo Beach in Westport and staying out until dinnertime. My father loved sports, so he got us involved in baseball and basketball, but I've always loved tennis best. After college, I built a successful marketing career in Manhattan, where I lived for years before discovering and moving to Maplewood. Here I found the perfect balance of community, beautiful homes and easy access to New York City. CAROLINE FARNSWORTH Coldwell Banker Realty Maplewood | 973-698-0737 Caroline.Farnsworth@cbmoves.com | HomeSalesByCaroline.com I’m from Buffalo, NY My hometown of Buffalo is known as the “City of Good Neighbors,” and it’s really true! I grew up in the city proper, and thanks to my mother, my sister and I attended everything it had to offer, from art museums and jazz festivals to historic sites and theater performances. That sparked a lifelong love of the arts and eventually led me to a career in New York City theater. Ultimately, I wanted the city feel of Buffalo and some grass under my feet, so my husband and I settled in our beloved South Orange. Buffalo will always feel like home and I’ll never stop rooting for my Buffalo Bills! DENISE PAYNE Keller Williams, Pollock Properties Group Short Hills | 917-696-7289 deepayne9@kw.com | pollockpropertiesgroup.com Free with ad of any size Matters Magazine School Guide be listed in the Perfect for private schools, preschools and enrichment programs RESERVE BY JULY 24 Contact your salesperson or visit mattersmagazine.com ISSUE IN HOMES AUGUST 14
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