Archive for Local Info
Tenafly
The Borough of Tenafly was incorporated on Jan 24, 1894. However, early references to “Tiene Fly” (Dutch-Ten Swamps) and “Tenafly” (willow Meadow, also little Valley) date back to 1688 when a large tract of land was granted to Colonial Jacobus Van Cortland. One of his 3 daughters, Mrs. …Depeyster, Inherited most of the area that [...]
Teaneck
The seventh largest and most populous municipality in Bergen County, Teaneck has a unique blend of cultures, languages and ethnicity´s.
Originally inhabited by Hackensack Indians, it was settled by Dutch colonists in the 1600’s and incorporated as the township in 1985.
It claims some of the oldest homes in America and gained National Notoriety in the 1960’s [...]
Haworth
Although historical records are imprecise, Haworth is believed to take its name from Haworth, England, a Hamlet made famous by the Bronte sisters.
The first European settlers were not English, but Dutch farmers who craved our arable field from thick forests. The rural tranquility of the area remains undisturbed with its tutor-style homeland its ancient trees [...]
Harrington Park
Harrington-Park was the sixth borough to be carved out of Harrington township separation took place on March 13, 1904. It is a picturesque residential town.
Emergency Number- 1-201-768-2100 or 911
Borough of Harrington Park- 1-201-768-1700
Harrington Park Public Library- 1-201-768-56754
Harrington Park School- 1-201-768-5700
Northern Valley Regional High School- 1-201-784-1600
Harrington Park Swim Club- 1-201-767-5704
Zip Code – 07640
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Fort Lee
Otherwise known as “Hollywood on the Hudson” for its History of film making, is 2.5 square miles bordered on the
east by Hudson River with its panoramic views of New-York City.
Despite its rapid commercial and population growth Fort Lee still remains the charm one expects to find in a small
town.
The town has a combination of attractive [...]
Fair Lawn
Emergency Number- 1-201-796-1400 or 911
Borough of Fair Lawn-1-201-796-1700
Fair Lawn Racquet Club- 1-201-791-1720
Maurice M. Pine Library- 1-201-796-3400
Forrest School- 1-201-794-5565
Henry B Milnes- 1-201-794-5550
Lyncrest School- 1-201-794-5555
Radburn School- 1-201-794-5480
Warren Point- 1-201-794-5570
Westmoreland- 1-201-794-5490
Memorial Middle School- 1-201-794-5470
Fair Lawn High School- 1-201-794-5450- 1-201-794-5470
Thomas Jefferson Middle School- 1-201-794-5470
Director of Special Education- 1-201-794-5533
Memorial Pool- 1-201-794-5370
Walsh Pool- 1-201-794-5371
Youth Center- 1-201-797-9702
Zip Code – 07410
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Englewood Cliffs
Englewood Cliffs is located one mile North of the George Washington Bridge and has good public transportation to New York City.
Emergency Number- 1-201-569-8300 or 911
Fire Department- 1-201-569-1234
Borough of Englewood Cliffs- 1-201-569-5252
Board of Education- 1-201-567-7292
North Cliff School (K-3)- 1-201-568-4770
Upper School (4-8)- 1-201-567-6151
Dwight Morrow High School- 1-201-833-6150
Englewood Cliffs Post Office- 1-201-894-1425
Zip Code – 07632
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Englewood
Englewood’s population is far more diverse than that of most suburbs including many of its Bergen County neighbors.
Occupation is range from highly paid to unskilled trades. At present Englewood is a sophisticated city that combines most of its historic grace and charm with an exciting cosmopolitan atmosphere.
It has many contrasts: elaborate Victorian mansions and Modern [...]
Demarest
Demarest, only 2.5 square miles, a small affluent, friendly bedroom community just 8 miles from G.W.B., Nestled around the Tenafly Brook Duck Pond & the 19th century railroad station.
It is bordered on the North by Closter, the south by Cresskill, the west by Haworth and the East by Alpine.
Most new residents are professionals or business [...]
Cresskill
Cresskill has much history its 2 square miles. Camp Merritt was built WW1 as a major Army Distribution site. The monument, which stands tall at the intersection of Madison Avenue & Knickerbocker Road is a Memorial & Serves as
a Famous marker.
Conveniently located to major highways makes this town very desirable. The Borough of Cresskill [...]
