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’Tis the Season
I just love this time of year and am excited to share our December holiday edition. There is a chill in the air, and our holiday spirit sparkles everywhere. I love driving through town seeing streets adorned and lights sparkling, and I also enjoy attending lots of holiday events in the community.
Be sure to check out our Around Town section to see what’s doing and mark your calendar with lots of fun things to do with the family.
This edition begins by celebrating the Cycle Room and how now is the perfect time to stop in and go for a spin to burn off some extra holiday calories.
If you have not yet, be sure to check out Stefanos for some savory dishes and read
our story about how the Geleski family originated their business.
Check out the boys with the big toys—the Salomone family, whose members are so much more than their businesses, giving back so much to the community and more by lighting their trucks for the holidays. Be on the watch for the mixer trucks, and mark your calendars for the parade of spectacular lights at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, in Woodland Park and 6:30 p.m. on December 7 at the Suffern holiday parade!
Get the Christmas spirit with our featured holiday home. We are especially grateful to the Leggieri family for sharing a glimpse into their beautiful home and family traditions.
Lastly, it’s the perfect time to grab a friend and check out the Crepe Escape for a sweet holiday treat.
As we finish up 2024 and our 18th edition, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude for the outpouring of love and support for the magazine. Common threads are, “I love your magazine; I read your magazine from cover to cover; I love seeing all the stories and recognizing members of our community participating as writers, photographers and advertisers.” I truly could not do it without the support of our community writers and photographers, home office and all the advertisers and sponsors who support us.
In closing, our Photo Op page says it all, capturing the beauty of the season. Wishing you and yours happy holidays filled with love and joy! Looking forward to all that 2025 has to come. Be sure to share your stories and ideas @pequannockmagazine.com! We are a publication for and about you.
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Pequannock & Pompton Plains MAGAZINE
Editor and Publisher
Donna Fillweber
Writers
Antonietta Henry
Dana Regan
Mary Shumeyko
Angela Teta Kohle
Photographers
Antonietta Henry
Ron Johnson
Dan Piccoli
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Pequannock & Pompton Plains magazine is published by Wainscot Media. Serving residents of Pequannock Township, the magazine is distributed monthly via U.S. mail. Articles and advertisements contained herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publishers. Copyright 2024 by Wainscot Media LLC. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent.
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Around Town
HAVE A HEART FOR KIDS WITH CANCER
Tomorrows Children’s Fund (TCF) invites you to “have a heart for the kids with cancer” by participating in the organization’s toy drive.
Based at Hackensack University Medical Center, TCF provides a wide range of support services to children battling cancer and serious blood disorders. All funds and donations go directly to children and their families.
Toy Drive is Dec. 1 to 21. Drop donations at Tavern 5.
For kids: Make your own s’mores and enjoy hot cocoa.
For adults: Enjoy spiked cocoa and spiked eggnog.
Most requested gifts:
• Amazon and Target gift cards
• Small Lego sets
• General infant toys for child development
• Musical items
• Arts and crafts for all ages
• Paint-by-number kits for all ages
Presents must be unwrapped. Bows and ribbons are allowed.
For more information, visit www.tcfkid.org.
CELEBRATING LIGHT AND HOPE
Community Partners for Hope presents the annual Celebration of Hope and Light event, complete with the community tree lighting! The day will include a parade of decorated holiday vehicles, including those from Salomone Brothers, Inc.; trackless train rides; various crafts; letters to Santa; photo ops; and a Hope One collection of donated winter hats, gloves and scarves for homeless people or those in need throughout Morris County.
Sunday, Dec. 1 Parade begins at 4 p.m.
Tree-lighting ceremony is at 5:30 p.m.
PANCAKES WITH SANTA
Come to Pequannock First Aid Squad’s sixth annual Pancakes with Santa event!
• Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea
• Photos with Santa all day long
• Games and crafts for kids
• Be sure to drop off your letter to Santa!
Saturday, Dec. 7 Tickets: Visit www.pequannockems.org.
Pedal! Breathe! Repeat!
Cycle Room owner Carolyn Mena has spun her way to success with a thriving fitness business.
BY MARY SHUMEYKO
For a fun and motivating workout, sign up for a class at the Cycle Room in Pequannock. Nestled among a variety of stores, this inviting and exciting spin studio is a local gem.
Owner Carolyn Mena was looking for a new form of exercise when she discovered spinning. She was soon hooked and was inspired to open her own business.
Joined by staff member Stacey Rosen, Mena has built the small space into a lovely boutique environment. Mena and Rosen are both certified spin instructors and are quick to point out all the benefits of spinning.
Cycle Room was established in 2020 but, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, closed weeks after opening. Since outdoor activities were permitted, Mena moved three of the studio’s 12 bikes to her backyard. Within a few days, all the bikes were under a tent and riders began spinning again at full speed.
Opposite page: Cycle Room owner Carolyn Mena welcomes her next spin class in her inviting studio. Above: Instructors Mena (left) and Stacey Rosen take a moment to celebrate their milestone of four years in business.
A Stimulating Atmosphere
Now back in place and recently celebrating its fourth anniversary, the studio offers eight to 10 classes per week.
Each class lasts 45 minutes, including warm-ups and cool-downs. Several sessions accommodate work hours, such as early morning or evening spots. Spinners can sign up through the Mindbody app, where instructions are provided for what to bring, wear and expect.
Mena and Rosen emphasize that participants can make each ride what they want; all levels and paces are welcomed.
A nonjudgmental vibe is evident. From the inspiring décor, immaculate condition and vibrant music, everything points to fun with form.
Music playlists change with every workout; no one is ever bored! In a darkened interior decorated with mini-lights and LED candles, spinners can be comfortable and challenged at the same time.
Classes always start on time, and everyone is in constant motion. Along with beginning and experienced riders, outdoor cyclists use the classes in winter for training purposes.
Community involvement is also important. Scout activities, fundraisers and special events have all been housed in this inspiring space. Merchandise and gift cards are available. Check out the website or contact Mena for more information. Take a class and you’ll see that “Life is a beautiful ride!”
Mary Shumeyko is a retired Pequannock teacher who helps at her church and the Pequannock Library. Traveling, running, reading and spending time with family fill her free time.
Located in Pequannock, Cycle Room offers 45-minute classes throughout the week, including morning and evening sessions that can accommodate clients’ busy schedules.
The dining room offers a space for formal seating.
An Italian Treasure
Hailing from Trieste, the Geleski family built Stefano’s Ristorante and Pizzeria from the ground up.
BY DANA REGAN
In northeastern Italy, very close to the border of modern-day Slovenia, lies the city of Trieste. It is in this charming city that Stefano Geleski and his family lived before they journeyed to America.
Initially settling down in Garfield, New Jersey, Geleski, his wife, Zora, and their two sons, Stefano and Steven, began a new and inspiring life.
Sometime after, in October 1999, the senior Stefano bought a small pizzeria on Route 23 where he began to work diligently alongside his family.
As time progressed, the family grew a business from the ground
up. They worked hard and advanced considerably. Today, Geleski can boast of 45 years of experience as an Italian chef. His wife, who is lovingly known as Mama Z, has been a proud baker and pastry chef for just as long.
Equally important, these cooking capabilities were passed down to their two sons, who also make delicious Italian food and desserts.
All of this culinary flare and mastery is currently wrapped up tight with a bow ready for you to enjoy in one convenient location: Stefano’s Ristorante and Pizzeria in Pompton Plains.
The senior Stefano Geleski (center) is flanked by his sons, Stefano (left) and Steven.
More Than Pizza
Although it began as a small eatery, after just 10 years in business, the Geleski family was able to expand, taking up the space of two adjacent businesses in order to create a fine dining experience for their customers.
With a separate entrance and menu, Stefano’s Ristorante can comfortably seat 155 people for lunch and dinner in this BYO touch of Italy.
The pizzeria and restaurant have separate but equally delicious menus. Classic, white and Sicilian pizzas are always ready to go, but specialty pizzas are a hit.
One of these is the Genovese pizza
which is topped with grilled chicken, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and arugula.
Another homemade favorite is the pizza named after their hometown in Italy, the Trieste. This pizza is topped with sauce, cheese, breaded chicken cutlet and roasted peppers.
The pizzeria menu is also full of hot and cold subs, wraps, pasta, meat and seafood dishes in both a lunch and dinner menu.
For a more formal feel, customers eat in the dining room where stuffed artichokes, fig salad, rigatoni Abruzzi and short-rib specials grace the tables draped in cloth.
Many private parties are held in the dining room area as well as the available private room, which holds up to 55 people. Stefano’s has hosted all types of occasions, including wedding rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and baptisms, to name just a few.
More importantly: dessert!
Mama Z makes cannolis and gelato in-house with only the finest, purest ingredients imported from Italy. Cannolis feature different seasonal choice fillings. Gelato is made fresh and without food coloring. Savory and sweet desires are satisfied at Stefano’s each and every day.
Left: Zora Geleski, lovingly known as Mama Z, with son Steven and one of their stuffed-to-order cannolis. Below: The restaurant is known for its pastries and cannoli shells, as well as homemade gelato and (below left) classic pizzas.
A Family Effort
The Geleski’s sons are both grown now, with families and children of their own, yet this whole family is still tight-knit as they spend their days cooking and running the restaurant. They all spend a lot of time there, putting in long but rewarding days.
This family is proud of what they have built during the 25 years they have been in business. What makes them happy are the smiles of their customers, who enjoy the quality of the food and a feeling of community. All of the Geleskis live in Pompton Plains and have planted deep roots on the north side of town.
Certainly, the restaurant business is not without its challenges. Sometimes workers are hard to find, and food costs have greatly increased, but Stefano’s is still busy and thriving.
Looking into the future with a clear vision is something Geleski has done since the beginning, and now is no different. The Geleskis are moving toward creating a backyard area, in addition to the front patio, to provide more outdoor seating.
As the holidays come into full view, Geleski notes that this is their busiest time of year. They host many holiday parties in-house as well as catering home and office parties near and far.
Meanwhile, Geleski family members make an effort to continue their own holiday traditions, which include spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day together as a family, whether at home or at the restaurant. Naturally, they make the classic Italian seven-fishes meal as they delicately balance work and family.
The essence of Stefano’s Ristorante can be summed up within their logo. This graphic image represents the family. Three chef hats represent Geleski and his two sons, with the larger hat in the middle representing the senior Stefano. The large triangle in the middle represents Mama Z, who keeps the whole family together.
All in all, this family restaurant offers a delightful experience full of authentic flavors in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Come and eat!
Dana Regan is happily married with four children and a beautiful new daughter-in-law. Her family, friends, career as an educator and adorable dog, Jax, keep her busy and smiling.
Top: Brothers Stefano (left) and Steven Geleski showcase the restaurant’s pastries. Above: The brothers and their family rely on cook Francisco Gonzalez (center) in the kitchen.
Big Boys, Big Toys
The Salomone Brothers’ Christmas mixer trucks light up the holiday season.
BY ANGELA TETA KOHLE
The Salomone brothers are the boys with the big toys, and they love to share! Actually, they love to give, give, give. And it’s all about the kids, especially at Christmas. Their ability to spread joy is built around their business. Joe and Paul Salomone— owners of Salomone Brothers, Inc. (SBI)—are experts in the field of concrete, construction, recycling, mason supplies and waste removal. Their business was incorporated in 1975, and their headquarters is on Demarest Avenue in Wayne. The SBI family of businesses takes pride in a multidisciplinary approach to serving the construction industry that is tailored to provide customers with convenience and efficiency.
SBI’s fully integrated team, made up of experts in all necessary disciplines, is focused on innovating and collaborating on customers’ behalf. Team members bring their experience and perspective from project to project, working together to deliver price, quality, choice and convenience. As they say, “Let’s build it together.”
But since 2014, SBI has added another facet to its mission: spreading Christmas cheer with intricately decorated mixer trucks. Each holiday season, many people in the area may witness the cement-mixer trucks adorned with holiday lights driving around in nearby towns. As Joe Salomone says, “We deliver concrete 300 days a year, but we deliver Christmas 65 days a year!”
Salomone Brothers, Inc., transforms construction equipment into riotous rolling displays, festooning trucks with thousands of LED lights.
Glowing and Growing
After an invitation to participate in the annual Suffern holiday parade in 2014, the brothers did a deep dive on Google to find the most spectacular way to decorate their mixer trucks for the season.
Since they had recently acquired property in the adjoining village of Hillburn, New York, they wanted to make a big splash and let spectators know they were happy to be a part of their community. As a result, the Salomone Christmas truck was born.
The truck sported 17,000 LED lights, a generator and a rotating slip-ring connector allowing the barrel to rotate with the lights, and on December 6, 2014, it made its debut.
The glowing truck with its candycane-tossing elves was a huge success, but the brothers didn’t stop there as requests began pouring in. In typical fashion, and always up for a challenge, in 2015 they added another mixer to their fleet.
The Christmas truck craze continued and, in 2016, they added yet another mixer and upgraded the existing ones. The large mixer now boasts 34,000 LED lights, while its younger siblings are sporting 17,000 each. The brothers added snow machines, music and LED message boards to assist in spreading the Christmas spirit.
Each year, their frequent stops include local hospitals, including Hackensack and the St. Joseph’s toy drive; veterans homes; nursing homes; private residences; numerous local tree lighting ceremonies; the Turtle Back Zoo; and more.
In 2019, they added yet another Christmas truck, which simulates a winter wonderland, including a spinning and rising Christmas tree and an animated Santa on his sleigh.
Novel mechanisms distinguish many of the SBI holiday trucks, including a connector that allows lights to rotate with a cement mixer’s big drum.
Joy on Parade
The 2019 addition made its debut at the first annual Totowa, West Paterson and Little Falls holiday parade. In 2020, the pandemic did not stop the spirit from flowing; the trucks were present at several makeshift parades in conjunction with local police and fire departments. The appreciation they received by spreading Christmas cheer at a time of so much fear and uncertainty was overwhelming and brought joy to the entire Salomone family.
In 2021, SBI supported Wreaths Across America on its journey through Totowa, and in 2022, borrowing the Passaic Valley Water Commission tank, the company paid tribute to veterans during the Totowa, West
Paterson and Little Falls holiday parade.
As the brothers’ business continues to grow, their holiday trucks grow, too.
The Salomone 2023 Christmas offering included two large mixer trucks, one small mixer truck, one custom box truck and numerous pieces of construction equipment.
Residents of Pequannock Township enjoy the lighted Salomone trucks each year at the annual Celebration of Hope and Light ceremony in front of Town Hall.
Joe Salomone happily recites his mantra, “Let’s put a smile on your face and the season in your heart.” And that they do; the Christmas mixer trucks are definitely a crowd pleaser wherever they go. Adults and
children alike love to see the trucks, and SBI loves to bring joy to the community.
John Lynch, the company’s director of operations, adds, “We are so happy to be a part of the community, and sharing our Christmas mixing trucks is a way to give back.”
“It’s all about the kids,” Joe Salomone concludes. “When growing up, Christmas is such a special time of year. Some of that magic has been lost over the years; with our mixer trucks, we try to restore the magic of the season and the joy that it brings.”
Angela Teta Kohle, retired after 35 years of teaching, lives in Pequannock. She enjoys volunteering at her church, traveling, reading, baking, walking and working for the family business.
SBI has steadily grown its stable of spectacular illuminated trucks over the years, bringing them to holiday festivities at a range of venues and communities throughout the area.
Home for the Holidays
For the Leggieri family, seasonal celebrations focus on their historic house, loved ones—and ice cream.
“Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays,” says a familiar tune that invokes a time of year when family and friends gather for fellowship, food and good times. Albert and Dana Leggieri want all who enter the doors of their 1793 farmhouse to feel that warmth of the holiday season in a setting that stole their hearts just two years ago.
Both from Wayne Township, the two Penn State graduates married and started a family with the birth of their son, Luca (now 4). It was when they were expecting their second little boy,
BY ANTONIETTA HENRY
Matteo (now 2), that they realized they needed more space than their first home provided.
“It has always been a dream of mine to live on a farm, but I wanted to stay close to where I grew up,” says Dana. That’s when she stumbled upon the over-200-year-old property on Mountain Avenue while doing an online search.
“It was the first home that popped up on my search—a 16-acre farm in Pompton Plains, and I instantly fell in love,” she says.
Her husband, Albert, wasn’t so
sure about moving, until he heard the details. “When Dana asked if I would consider moving, I said no, but then she described a historic home on 16 acres of farmland, and my ears perked up like a puppy’s,” he chuckles.
The couple says it was love at first sight with both the property and home—a home they wanted to preserve. “Some wanted to tear it down and start over, but we wanted to keep the home as is, along with the history. It was built without electricity! We just painted rooms and moved in,” says Albert.
Above: Relaxing on the front porch of their 18th century home are (left) Albert and (right) Dana Leggieri, with sons (from left) Luca and Matteo. Opposite page: The 16-acre farm property allows the family to raise over 100 chickens on-site.
Loving Their Location
Moving in was not without full-on excitement.
The couple closed on the home just six days after welcoming their second son, and they moved in September 2022. “We celebrated our first Christmas in the home that December with three Christmas trees, and it’s expanded to five trees since then,” says Dana, who loves to decorate.
The decorations and large parties they host are a big part of their holidays, but family is at the center. “I grew up with more intimate family gatherings, but Dana always had big family parties; I loved the large get-togethers,” says Albert.
The couple enjoys hosting holiday events with family and friends in their home. Decorated to the hilt, it’s a perfect setting.
But the residence on Mountain has brought the Leggieris joy beyond the holidays.
“We moved to town for the house but ended up loving the neighborhood, too,” says Albert. The family bikes around town to dine and enjoys local small businesses. Their property also affords them the opportunity to raise over 100 chickens on-site, something their entire family enjoys. They also have a 12-year-old puggle named Riley that loves all the open space outdoors.
Fulfilling their dream of living in a farmhouse wasn’t the couple’s only goal. In fact, before they found their home on Mountain Avenue, they chased after another aspiration.
“I’ve always loved ice cream,” says Albert. Daily trips to the Penn State Creamery had helped keep the love alive for him during college, and having his own ice cream business was always in the back of his mind.
“During the pandemic, we had so much time at home, and we decided to test out ice cream recipes,” he says. Those batch recipes at home turned into a full-blown business in 2021 with the launch of Hometown Creamery.
Clockwise from top left: The Leggieri home was built in 1793. Matteo and Luca with cookies baked for Santa. Inside the house, the Leggieris put up five sparkling Christmas trees during the holiday season.
Homemade Happiness
At two locations, in Wayne and North Haledon, Hometown Creamery shops feature delicious treats and favorite flavors such as peanut butter explosion and caramel pretzel. Decorated in reclaimed wood and brick with cut-outs of cows, the shops reflect the farmhouse feel the couple loves.
Dana and Albert enjoy the community feel of their ice cream shops, where “happiness is homemade.” They love to see customers chatting while waiting in line and enjoying ice cream as much as they do.
The business has a mobile ice-cream truck to book for parties as well. Hometown Creamery hosts events such as homemade hot cocoa and pics with Santa and the Hometown Creamery truck. Holiday-themed ice cream flavors are featured, including hot cocoa and peppermint. The holiday fun is a way to thank their customers, the Leggieris say.
The family is happy to work and live in close proximity. In addition to Hometown Creamery, Albert owns Constructive, a local general contracting company, and Dana is an audiologist at an ENT practice in Wayne.
Clearly, the family has been through big changes in just a handful of years and believes in always reaching for what you’ve hoped for.
“Don’t spend your life thinking about your dreams,” says Albert. “Go chase them before it’s too late.”
As the festive season is upon us, Dana says,
“the holidays are a wonderful opportunity to focus on bringing family together and making long-lasting memories and traditions that can be carried on from generation to generation.”
Here’s to a wonderful season of love, joy and ice cream!
Antonietta Henry is a wife, mother of four and owner of Antonietta Henry Photography in Pompton Plains. She enjoys living and working in our beautiful township!
Holiday perfection: The Leggieri family enjoys hot cocoa by the fire as their pup, Riley, looks on.
Hitting the Sweet Spot
The Crepe Escape offers the latest venue in town for amazing desserts, snacks and treats.
BY MARY SHUMEYKO
Crepes! Waffles! Ice Cream! Toppings! These are the sights and aromas of the Crepe Escape. With a welcoming entrance and cheerful interior, this place is pleasing to both the eye and the tastebuds.
New to Pequannock, the Crepe Escape satisfies any sweet tooth and provides a delightful café atmosphere with tables both inside and curbside. Serving artisanal crepes, waffles and ice cream, this is a unique find in our community.
The family-owned business began as an idea in a tiny shop in Kearny by Dilara Ramadan and her brother-in-law, Simon. Later, Dilara’s husband, Moe, joined the staff, and they recently opened their newest store in town.
Freshly Made Specialties
With dozens of treats on the menu, the Crepe Escape offers something for everyone. Popular items are the OG (with strawberries and bananas,) the Lotus Cheese Crepe and anything with fresh berries or pistachio sauce.
Ice cream flavors vary as well, from cookies and cream to dulce de leche. Acai bowls and shakes are among other favorites. Seasonal treats anticipate the holidays, including pumpkin and peppermint items for fall and winter tastes.
Everything served is made fresh. As Dilara chats about the menu, she works on cutting mounds of ripe strawberries. Crepe and waffle batters, as well as whipped cream, are all prepared daily.
Creative milkshake specialties like Campfire and Oreo Escape are also available, along with waffle sticks, perfect for a smaller snack.
Opposite page: Co-owner Dilara Ramadan displays sweet favorites. Above right: Co-owner Moe Ramadan greets customers eager for mouthwatering crepes and waffles like those seen above at left.
A Family Atmosphere
The family hopes to expand with other stores; in fact, they want to become a household name.
Emphasizing that this is not a franchise, Dilara and Moe stress the family vibe in everything from staff training to customer service.
Soon a coffee station will be installed, completing an already complex array of treats.
The Crepe Escape offers a sweet diversion seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Catering, parties and online orders are all part of the appeal.
Check out the full, extensive menu at www. thecrepescapenj.com, and follow the business on Instagram for upcoming holiday specials, raffles and giveaways. Orders can also be placed on DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grubhub.
Stop in for a treat—and bon appétit!
Mary Shumeyko is a retired Pequannock teacher who helps at her church and the Pequannock Library. Traveling, running, reading and spending time with family fill her free time.
Pequannock welcomes the Crepe Escape, which is open for business all week long.
Perfect Poinsettias
Flawless red is featured in these timeless holiday beauties grown at Van Vugt Greenhouses in Pompton Plains. Photo by Van Vugt Greenhouses.
