MONROE — The Recreation Department and Mother’s Club have announced the winners of their annual Holiday House and Business Decorating Contest.
In the private homes category, the Best of Show prize went to the Gatto family of 136 Monmouth Road. The Sapia family at 24 Avenue G won first place. Second place went to the Peterson family at 9 Fawn Court, and third place went to the Acona family at 16 Patrucia Place.
In the business category, Bakers’ Nursery won first place. Especially for You Florist won second place, and third went to Voula’s World. All are located on Spotswood-Englishtown Road.
According to Program Supervisor Al Carpenito at the Recreation Department there were about 20 entries in both categories. Professionally decorated entries were accepted, but Carpenito said that prizes went to residents who decorated their property personally.
"We’re looking at the creativity and the amount of effort that was put into the decorations," Carpenito said.
The entries were judged on Dec. 22. Winners received a certificate of appreciation. This was the 10th year the contest was held.