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jim fardin
Citizen
Username: Jimwood
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 3:20 pm: |     |
i highly recommend art's B&B. My parents drove down from boston and stayed over for the weekend for a large family party. their room was beautiful with their own private bathroom. it seriously is uncomparable to any other form of lodging in the area. the town should be embarrassed for the way they have treated your establishment. we hope to be able to use your beautiful home for many years in the future |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 1888
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 3:40 pm: | |
Except the 45 minute wait for pancakes.
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ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1763
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 6:35 pm: | |
Is that just hearsay Mem, or are you too spreading rumors? 
Either way, my pancakes are well worth the wait!
BTW, thanks Jim, your family was great... |
jab
Citizen
Username: Jab
Post Number: 104
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 7:35 pm: | |
We have also had people stay at Les Saisons and they all loved it there. We are very happy to see that staying at the B&B is an option once again. |
Phil
Citizen
Username: Barleyrooty
Post Number: 691
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 12:28 am: | |
My family and I stayed at the B&B for a week during extensive work on our house - we loved it!
Glad you're back in business, Art! |
kriss
Citizen
Username: Kriss
Post Number: 78
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 2:06 pm: | |
Also glad to hear that Les Saisons is up and running again. We had friends visiting from Seattle a couple of years back who couldn't stay with us because of cat allergies (or they just hate cats). Anyway, we put them up at Les Saisons and they had nothing but great things to say about it. |
HS
Citizen
Username: Pseudoah2
Post Number: 49
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 1:55 pm: | |
Art,
We are one of your new neighbors and have heard a great deal about this "business". I would like to come over and check it out. Since we are very close to your property I do have an interest in any quality of life issues that may arise. Do you mind if I give you a call also? |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1791
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 6:17 pm: | |
HS,
“We would love to attend other get-togethers. Oh hummmm.  !!”
You can see, I’ve noticed your posts before. We also enjoy occasional get-togethers, and would love to have you over anytime for a look around and some conversation. Just give us a call...
BTW, feel free to bring along family or friends for pancakes one morning, or seeing as how you're a neighbor, we could always do a little social (non-business) evening on one of the patio's or out by the pool? We always enjoy meeting new people in town.
Thanks, I appreciate you asking. Art
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Waiting for an all-day Jitney, weekdays 8:30AM to 4:30PM, and 8:00PM to 10:00PM… |
HS
Citizen
Username: Pseudoah2
Post Number: 50
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 7:20 pm: | |
AJC,
Thanks so much. I will definitely give you a call. I am glad that you noticed us but just so there is no confusion this is the Republican not the Democrat of the couple...Looking forward to speaking and meeting with you as is my partner ( the Democrat) |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1793
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 7:56 pm: | |
Great, call any time. And, no problem... as last years Republican Candidate for Maplewood Township Committee, I won't hold it against your partner.
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Waiting for an all-day Jitney, more bang for your buck, take a Jitney all around town. |
davel
Citizen
Username: Davel
Post Number: 82
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 3:56 pm: | |
We had friends stay at Les Saisons before the controversy erupted and they could not have been happier. If Art agrees to have no large commercial gatherings there and the noise ordinances are enforced, I don't see what reasonable grounds anyone has to complain. From viewing this from afar it appears to be a neighbor's quarrel that has lost all sense of perspective. Les Saisons is a great asset to the community. I am dumbfounded why the town is in this litigation. If there is a good reason for opposing Les Saisons, I have not heard it. |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1802
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 4:57 pm: | |
Thanks Davel,
Art has already agreed not to have any large outdoor "Commercial Gatherings" again...
BTW, the latest update on the legal battle is to chalk one up for the town...
The Judge ruled this morning to remand the matter of abandonment, of the non-conforming use of the B&B, back to the Board of Adjustment for another new hearing.
I have already instructed my attorney to appeal his decision after making a preliminary motion to reconsider, just as the town did at today's hearing. (It's only more money, and hey, turn around is fair play)
For all intent and purpose, we're looking at least another six months to a year unless somehow we are able to reach a equitable settlement and end this circus.... |
Ed May
Citizen
Username: Edmay
Post Number: 1651
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 10:15 am: | |
I just have to wonder how much taxpayer money is being spent prosecuting this case against one of Maplewood's premier businessmen. I plan to ask this question at the next Township Committee Meeting. I certainly hope there can be a settlement very soon.
Ed May |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1809
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 11:25 am: | |
I think too much, but it's an interesting question Ed...
I believe those of us directly involved in this matter are doing what we feel we need to do. The problem is ONLY Maplewood's leadership has the power to end this matter through either negotiation, or legislation.
Sure, the neighbors can continue to pursue their position in the courts on their own, but the town doesn't have to continue spending their time and the towns money any longer.
1. Does the TC want to see more bed and breakfast homes established in some of the older, larger homes in town?
2. Does the TC believe residents would benefit by the services that would result in such a decision?
3. Does the TC want the added monetary benefits that would result in more economic development and tax ratables?
4. Does the TC want to participate in the new NJ State mandated 3% occupancy tax now available to local municipalities?
5. Has the TC previously expressed any interest in introducing an ordinance to permit B&B's in town?
I believe the answer to all the questions is YES! The only question I can't answer is when will it all happen?
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Waiting for an all-day Jitney, get more bang for a buck, take a Jitney around town... |
Ed May
Citizen
Username: Edmay
Post Number: 1652
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 8:32 pm: | |
Art,
I cannot speak for the TC (at least not yet) but my answers would be yes yes yes yes yes !!!!!
Ed May |
duncanrogers
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 707
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 - 9:22 pm: | |
AJC.. How is business in Sept? and How many rooms do you have? |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1837
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 1:16 am: | |
September? This isn't a seasonal business Duncan, how many rooms do you need? |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3109
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 2:48 am: | |
Just to get a word in here, I've been over to Art's several times. The only noise that I have experienced is a bunch of barking dogs over the fence from the B&B and some lady screaming at me that I was on the property of an illegal business.
Some neighbors! |
duncanrogers
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 708
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 6:57 am: | |
Sorry art, didnt mean any offense. When I have stayed in B&B's before I have often spoken with the owners about the seasonal nature of the buisness. Always really busy around college graduation times, in the foliage season (if in N.E.) that sort of thing. |
HS
Citizen
Username: Pseudoah2
Post Number: 51
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 8:32 am: | |
jgberkeley,
Please do not think poorly of all of Art's neighbors. Many of us are very nice. |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 1932
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 10:16 am: | |
I went to a gathering at Art's great B&B and there were these neighbors mowing their lawn, using the leaf blower and any other outdoor machinery that would make a racket - after dark!!! On purpose of course. Complete weirdos.
There's nothing like spending your whole life in a BAR! |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1838
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 10:27 am: | |
“Sorry Art, didn’t mean any offense.”
Well, now that you have my full attention, what did you mean Duncan?
Hey, you guys should know me well enough by now. I’m always interested in why anyone is interested in my business and me? Let me guess, was it because you were watching Channel 35 last night with all the other civic-minded residents of Maplewood? (There were only a few of us actually at the meeting.)
Was it by chance because at the PUBLIC COMMENT portion of the TC meeting, candidate Ken Pettis was also “publicly interested” in what’s happening with my bed and breakfast? Most people just pick up the phone and ask me. Really, I think I’ve been pretty publicly candid in this thread about the status of the B&B?
Anyway, I’m glad to hear you stayed at B&B’s before. They are so much nicer than big hotels and motels, don't you think? I mean friendly, interesting, historic, and add such a nice feeling to the community that you're visiting.
Look, if you’re really, I mean really interested in learning about the seasonal nature of my business, or how busy I am around college graduation times, or in the foliage season (if in N.E.) that sort of thing, then please come over for some pancakes some morning. I always love to sit around and share some small talk with neighbors, friends, and my guests.
FWIW, things have been quite pleasant on the home front all summer long. No noise, no complaints, and no trouble with the neighbors. It’s kind of what you would expect to find at a beautiful old bed and breakfast in one of the best places to live in America.
BTW HS, the invite still holds.... |
duncanrogers
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 713
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 - 12:10 pm: | |
Art.. sent you a PL on the subject. |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1843
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2003 - 11:00 am: | |
I checked with Dave and my e-mail address was wrong on the PL feature. I've corrected it and it's now OK to use... Thanks. Art |
duncanrogers
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 723
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2003 - 2:15 pm: | |
Art..re-sent it! |
duncanrogers
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 724
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2003 - 2:16 pm: | |
Art..re-sent it! |
jeanneh
Citizen
Username: Jeanneh
Post Number: 30
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 5, 2003 - 12:39 pm: | |
Art was kind enough to allow me to host an outdoor suprise birthday party with a total of 8 guests late this summer. He went out of his way to open his home to us. He picked me up at my home and drove back to his house and even pitched in to help me get the food ready. He took the time to show me thru the house.
We were a quiet group out on the lawn, causing no excessive noise, no music playing--just occasional laughing, some splashing in the pool and 1 poorly sung rendition of "Happy Birthday." This venue so impressed my guests that they talked about using the B&B for hosting a party themselves.
I was very impressed with the house and the accomadations that Art offers.
I know there has been debates, and controversy over allowing Art to stay in business but, I'm with Dave when he said " Les Saisons is a great asset to the community. I am dumbfounded why the town is in this litigation. If there is a good reason for opposing Les Saisons, I have not heard it."
I also want to note that during this quiet gathering, one neighbor decieded it was the best time to run his chainsaw--for at least an hour--altho I don't believe any trees were harmed during the time the chainsaw was running. This information should please GREENTREE.
Thank you Art for a very enjoyable afternoon.
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ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1851
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2003 - 12:29 am: | |
You're welcome Jeanneh, your kids were all well behaved... BTW, that was very nice of you to make a donation to the children at Strawberry Fields.
For the record folks, Jeanneh is a friend and her two children’s birthday party was not a business event. We don't do party's for the public... |
luv2cruise
Citizen
Username: Luv2cruise
Post Number: 95
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2003 - 6:59 am: | |
"This venue so impressed my guests that they talked about using the B&B for hosting a party themselves."
I hope those friends are friends of Art's as well. He doesn't do parties for the public. 
There's nothing like being on the ocean! |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1852
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2003 - 9:28 am: | |
Very cute, very cute cruiser...
Oh well, this is one of the problems when you live in a beautiful home, and you're kind, generous, a great host, and have a lot of friends. Everyone always wants to bring their friends over!
I guess you wouldn't understand these kinds of things, now would you Luv2cruise....
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Waiting for an all-day Jitney, or a better way to get more friends to my party... |
luv2cruise
Citizen
Username: Luv2cruise
Post Number: 96
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 7, 2003 - 6:50 am: | |
sorry to say I don't. I live alone, have no phone, no friends, no family...woe is me.
There's nothing like being on the ocean! |
OK, it's Tom Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 475
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 8, 2003 - 5:31 pm: | |
Art, I just sent you a privateline. Did it work? I've been having trouble with it.
Tom Reingold
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