87-530: Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson ) is a borough in Passaic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . At the 2020 United States census , the population was 13,484. What is now Woodland Park was formed as a borough, under the name West Paterson, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature in 1914, from portions of Little Falls Township . In 2008, the citizens of West Paterson voted to change
174-567: A student–teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Charles Olbon School with 368 students in grades K–2, Beatrice Gilmore School with 217 students in grades 3–4 and Memorial Middle School with 493 students in grades 5–8. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students attend Passaic Valley Regional High School , which also serves students from Little Falls and Totowa . The school facility
261-595: A 60% increase from the 20 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census there were 10,987 people, 4,397 households, and 3,025 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,715.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,434.6/km). There were 4,497 housing units at an average density of 1,520.8 per square mile (587.2/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 86.53% White , 3.16% African American , 0.08% Native American , 3.83% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.17% from other races , and 3.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.06% of
348-587: A Citywide perspective through: nonpartisan election, at-large representation, concentration of executive responsibility in the hands of a professional manager accountable to the Mayor and Council, concentration of policy making power in one body: a five-person Mayor and Council. In the several decades in which the City has used the Municipal Manager form of government, Hackensack has had only nine City Managers. As of 2024 ,
435-655: A bird watching blind, and an overnight camping facility for local scout organizations. The 2010 United States census counted 11,819 people, 4,632 households, and 3,215 families in the borough. The population density was 3,987.9 per square mile (1,539.7/km). There were 4,835 housing units at an average density of 1,631.4 per square mile (629.9/km). The racial makeup was 82.33% (9,730) White , 4.23% (500) Black or African American , 0.16% (19) Native American , 4.20% (496) Asian , 0.10% (12) Pacific Islander , 6.15% (727) from other races , and 2.83% (335) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.66% (2,442) of
522-578: A countywide basis are: Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof (D, Hawthorne , 2028), Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina (D, Wayne, 2024) and Surrogate Zoila S. Cassanova (D, Wayne, 2026). As of March 2011, there were a total of 7,930 registered voters in Woodland Park, of which 2,309 (29.1% vs. 31.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 1,448 (18.3% vs. 18.7%) were registered as Republicans and 4,171 (52.6% vs. 50.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 2 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among
609-444: A female householder with no husband present and 46.5% were non-families. Of all households, 39.3% were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.11. 18.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
696-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01. In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
783-521: A heart attack the day of the municipal election in 2005, but was elected despite his death. His running mates agreed to create a rotation under which each of the four surviving members of the New Visions for Hackensack slate would serve for a year as Mayor, creating a series of firsts for the City. Townes took office in 2005 as the city's first black mayor, and Sasso became the first female mayor in 2006. Meneses became Hackensack's first Hispanic mayor when he
870-609: A major college campus, the Bergen County Court House , a vibrant small-city downtown district, and various small neighborhood business districts. The earliest known inhabitants of the area were the Lenni Lenape , an Algonquian people who became known to settlers as 'the Delaware Indians.' They lived along a river they called Achinigeu-hach , or " Ackingsah-sack ", which translates to stony ground —today this river
957-533: A one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in a period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer
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#17330854277561044-498: A partisan election. Only two boroughs, Roselle and Roselle Park , have ward structures with councils having five ward members and one at-large. The borough system has a weak mayor and the council performs most legislative and executive functions. This form of local government is used by 39% of the municipalities in New Jersey. There are a total of 253 boroughs in New Jersey, which include: Hackensack, New Jersey Hackensack
1131-591: A portion of Lodi Township covering an area south of Essex Street from the bend of Essex Street to the Maywood border. That same year the Hackensack Improvement commission was abolished and the City of Hackensack and New Barbadoes Township became coterminous. The final parcel lost by New Barbadoes Township was the northeastern corner of what is now Little Ferry, which was incorporated in September 1894. An act of
1218-988: A staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024 , the county executive is James J. Tedesco III ( D , Paramus ), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026. Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale , 2025), Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson , 2025), Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee , 2026), Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah , 2025), Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield , 2026), Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington , 2024) and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes , 2024). Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale , 2026), Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood , 2024) and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill , 2026). As of March 2011, there were
1305-453: A three-year cycle, with the mayor elected one year and three council seats up for election in the second and third years in the cycle. A government reorganization takes place on January 1 of every year, at which time a mayor-elect or newly elected council members are sworn in. As of 2023, the Mayor of Woodland Park is Democrat Keith Kazmark, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of
1392-596: Is a county park covering 568 acres (230 ha). The site of Lambert Castle , the park offers views of the New York City skyline, as it rises 500 feet (150 m) above sea level. The park is primarily within Woodland Park, but it also extends into the cities of Paterson and Clifton . Rifle Camp Park is a county park covering 225 acres (91 ha) located mostly within Woodland Park, but its eastern edge extends into Clifton as well. The park includes hiking trails, an observatory, nature center, fitness trail, amphitheater,
1479-432: Is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and a population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving
1566-483: Is located in Little Falls. As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,186 students and 102.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The Garret Mountain campus of Berkeley College is located in Woodland Park. As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 33.47 miles (53.86 km) of roadways, of which 23.88 miles (38.43 km) were maintained by
1653-656: Is more commonly known by the name 'the Hackensack River .' A representation of Chief Oratam of the Achkinhenhcky appears on the Hackensack municipal seal. The most common explanation is that the city was named for the Native American tribe, though other sources attribute it to a Native American word variously translated as meaning "hook mouth", "stream that unites with another on low ground", "on low ground" or "land of
1740-522: Is now Hackensack were not part of New Barbadoes Township at that time and were acquired in the late 1800s. The neighborhood that came to be known as the village of Hackensack (today the area encompassing Bergen County's municipal buildings in Hackensack) was a part of Essex County until 1710, when Bergen County, by royal decree of Queen Anne of Great Britain , was enlarged and the Township of New Barbadoes
1827-491: Is one of seven municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The City Council is comprised of five members who are elected to four-year terms on a concurrent basis in a non-partisan election held every four years in May. This form of government separates policy making (the work of the mayor and city council) from the execution of policy (the work of the city manager). This maintains professional management and
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#17330854277561914-405: Is the most populous municipality and the county seat of Bergen County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The area was officially named New Barbadoes Township until 1921, but has informally been known as Hackensack since at least the 18th century. As of the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 46,030, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 3,020 (+7.0%) from
2001-477: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 40th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in
2088-443: The 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 2,686 votes (48.6% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 2,642 votes (47.8% vs. 42.7%) and other candidates with 37 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 5,531 ballots cast by the borough's 7,506 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.7% (vs. 69.3% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 59.4% of
2175-467: The 2010 census count of 43,010, which in turn reflected an increase of 333 (+0.8%) from the 42,677 counted in the 2000 census . An inner suburb of New York City , Hackensack is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan and about 7 miles (11 km) from the George Washington Bridge . From a number of locations, including portions of Prospect Avenue,
2262-639: The 2024-2025 session , the 37th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Gordon M. Johnson ( D , Englewood ) and in the General Assembly by Shama Haider (D, Tenafly ) and Ellen Park (D, Englewood Cliffs ). Bergen County is governed by a directly elected County Executive , with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on
2349-616: The Hackensack University Medical Center , a residential high-rise district about a mile long (along Prospect Avenue between Beech Street and Passaic Street), suburban neighborhoods of single-family houses, stately older homes on acre-plus lots, older two-family neighborhoods, large garden apartment complexes, industrial areas, the Bergen County Jail, a tidal river , Hackensack River County Park, Borg's Woods Nature Preserve, various city parks, large office buildings,
2436-577: The New York City skyline can be seen. The Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University straddles the Hackensack River in both Hackensack and Teaneck . Hackensack is also the home of the former New Jersey Naval Museum and the World War II submarine USS Ling . Astronaut Wally Schirra is perhaps Hackensack's most famous native son . The city has diverse neighborhoods and land uses located close to one another. Within its borders are
2523-514: The State Senate by Kristin Corrado ( R , Totowa ) and in the General Assembly by Al Barlas (R, Cedar Grove ) and Christopher DePhillips (R, Wyckoff ). Passaic County is governed by Board of County Commissioners , composed of seven members who are elected at-large to staggered three-year terms office on a partisan basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of
2610-639: The United States Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 4.35 square miles (11.27 km ), including 4.19 square miles (10.86 km ) of land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km ) of water (3.63%). The city is bordered by the Bergen County municipalities of Bogota , Hasbrouck Heights , Little Ferry , Lodi , Maywood , Paramus , Ridgefield Park , River Edge , South Hackensack , Teaneck and Teterboro . There are many houses of historic value, and some of these were identified in
2697-494: The mayor of the City of Hackensack is John P. Labrosse Jr., whose term of office as mayor ends June 30, 2025, along with those of all other councilmembers. The other members of the Hackensack City Council are Deputy Mayor Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino, Leonardo "Leo" Battaglia, Gerard Carroll and Stephanie Von Rudenborg. Led by Mayor Labrosse, a team of candidates including four incumbents (and one newcomer) won
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2784-644: The poverty line , including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. The Borough of Woodland Park was chartered by the State of New Jersey to function under the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Option Municipal Charter Law) within the Small Municipality form of government (Plan C), implemented by direct petition as of January 1, 1967. The borough is one of 18 municipalities (of
2871-406: The 1990 Master Plan. The city does not have any registered historic districts, or any restrictions on preserving the historic facade in any portions of the city. Areas considered suburban single-family residential neighborhoods account for about one-third of the city's area, mostly along its western side. Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
2958-472: The 4,776 ballots cast by the borough's 7,814 registered voters, yielding a 61.1% turnout (vs. 42.7% in the county). Students in public school for kindergarten through eighth grade are educated by the Woodland Park School District . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,080 students and 88.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
3045-477: The 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a three-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with elections take place in
3132-626: The Hackensack Police Department from his 1995 appointment to replace John Aletta until May 2010 when he was suspended without pay on charges of official misconduct and insurance fraud. Tomas Padilla was appointed the acting police chief while the police department was being monitored by the Bergen County Prosecutors office. In May 2012, a judge ordered Zisa out of his position as police chief, a decision that cost him his police retirement benefits. In January 2013, Mike Mordaga
3219-605: The Lenni Lenape, deeded the land along mid- Hackensack River to the Dutch in 1665. The area was soon taken by the English in 1667, but kept its Dutch name. Philip Cartaret , governor of what became the proprietary colony of East Jersey granted land to Captain John Berry in the area of Achter Kol and soon after took up residence and called it " New Barbadoes ," after having resided on
3306-556: The Lenni Lenape, who named it " Ackingsah-sack ". In 1933, Hackensack adopted the Manager form of government under the terms of the 1923 Municipal Manager Law , with five Council persons all elected at-large and a mayor selected by the council from among its members. The Sears location on Main Street, which opened on October 27, 1932, and was the last freestanding Sears in the state of New Jersey, closed on September 12, 2020. According to
3393-473: The May 2021 municipal election. The winning slate defeated two other groups of five candidates, one of which was led by former deputy mayor David Sims. The May 2017 election was won by the Labrosse Team, which include the mayor and three other incumbents, joined by one newcomer. In April 2015, the city council selected Jason Some on an interim basis to fill the vacant seat of Rose Greenman, who had resigned
3480-658: The November general election in a three-year cycle. At a reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects a Director and Deputy Director from among its members to serve for a one-year term. As of 2024, Passaic County's Commissioners are: Bruce James ( D , Clifton , 2026), Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara (D, Little Falls , 2024), Director John W. Bartlett (D, Wayne , 2024), Orlando Cruz (D, Paterson , 2026), Terry Duffy (D, West Milford , 2025), Nicolino Gallo ( R , Totowa , 2024) and Pasquale "Pat" Lepore (D, Woodland Park , 2025). Constitutional officers, elected on
3567-523: The Passaic River, it passes through the city of Paterson and the borough of Woodland Park. The borough borders the Passaic County municipalities of Clifton , Little Falls , Paterson and Totowa . Borough residents voted in November 2008 to change the community's name to Woodland Park. This close decision—the majority was only 33 votes according to early results—marked the fourth attempt to change
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3654-614: The State Legislature incorporated the Fairmount section of New Barbadoes with the Hackensack Improvement Commission, and eliminated New Barbadoes Township as a political entity. On November 21, 1921, based on the results of a referendum held on November 8, 1921, New Barbadoes Township received its charter to incorporate as a city and officially took on its name "Hackensack," a name derived from its original inhabitants,
3741-697: The Woodland Park Borough Council are Michael Sica (D, 2025), Vincent Bennett DeCesare (D, 2024), Tina Gatti (D, 2024), Christine Tiseo (D, 2025), Tracy Kallert (D, 2024), and Sam Yodice, Jr. (D, 2025). In May 2022, the borough council selected Adam Chaabane from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Joseph Spinelli who resigned after serving more two decades in office. In 2012, Borough resident Matthew La Corte
3828-503: The age of five speak only English in their household, while 32.5% of the population speak Spanish at home. The South Asian and East Asian populations have increased most rapidly in Hackensack since 2000, with nearly 2,000 Indian Americans , over 1,000 Filipino Americans , and over 600 Korean Americans represented in the 2010 United States Census. Hackensack's Hispanic population has also risen rapidly, to over 15,000 in 2010; Ecuadoreans , Dominicans , and Colombians have become
3915-621: The area around Main Street from the Courthouse to around Anderson Street. New Barbadoes Township included what is now Maywood , Rochelle Park , Paramus and River Edge , along with those portions of Oradell that are west of the Hackensack River. These areas were all sparsely populated and consisted of farm fields, woods and swamplands. The few roads that existed then included the streets now known as Kinderkamack Road, Paramus Road/Passaic Street and Essex Street. The southernmost portions of what
4002-407: The average family size was 3.08. In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males. The median income for a household in the city
4089-700: The big snake", while another version described as "more colorful than probable" attributes the name to an inn called the "Hock and Sack". Settlement by the Dutch West India Company in New Netherland on the west banks of the Hudson River across from New Amsterdam (present-day lower Manhattan ) began in the 1630s at Pavonia , eventually leading to the establishment of Bergen (at today's Bergen Square in Jersey City ) in 1660. Oratam, sachem of
4176-460: The borough's 2010 Census population, 67.1% (vs. 53.2% in Passaic County) were registered to vote, including 83.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.8% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 55.4% of the vote (3,119 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 43.9% (2,471 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (44 votes), among the 5,714 ballots cast by
4263-449: The borough's 8,489 registered voters (80 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 67.3%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 2,897 votes (49.0% vs. 58.8% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 2,782 votes (47.0% vs. 37.7%) and other candidates with 68 votes (1.1% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,918 ballots cast by the borough's 8,031 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.7% (vs. 70.4% in Passaic County). In
4350-707: The borough's historic name of West Paterson: voters rejected the names "Whispering Pines", "West Park," and "Garret Mountain" in 1989, 1995, and 2001 respectively. Such a change is not unique in recent New Jersey history: Dover Township in Ocean County became Toms River Township in November 2006, and Washington Township in Mercer County became Robbinsville Township in November 2007. The borough of East Paterson, located in adjacent Bergen County , changed its name to Elmwood Park in 1972. Both East and West Paterson changed their names in hopes of dissociating themselves from
4437-414: The city include Fairmount and North Hackensack . As the initial destination for many immigrants to Bergen County from around the globe, Hackensack's ethnic composition has become exceptionally diverse. As of 2013, approximately 38.9% of the population were foreign-born. In addition, 2.5% were born in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico or abroad to American parents. Over half, 51.7%, of the population over
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#17330854277564524-403: The city was $ 32,036 (+/− $ 1,809). About 8.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 145 households in 2010, an increase from the 112 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 42,677 people, 18,113 households, and 9,545 families residing in
4611-437: The city. The population density was 10,358.3 inhabitants per square mile (3,999.4/km ). There were 18,945 housing units at an average density of 4,598.2 per square mile (1,775.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 52.61% White , 24.65% African American , 0.45% Native American , 7.45% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 9.71% from other races , and 5.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.92% of
4698-447: The context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under a special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of
4785-411: The cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended the original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with
4872-576: The destruction by fire of the original courthouse structure. The Hackensack Improvement Commission was incorporated by an Act of the state legislature approved on April 1, 1868, within New Barbadoes township and including the village of Hackensack, with authority to develop sewers and other improvements in Hackensack. The New Jersey Legislature passed the Township School Act in 1894, under which each village, borough, town, or city in New Jersey
4959-477: The fire department citing the cost of changing references to the borough's name and the consequences of forgetting the community's history as West Paterson. The name change has been marred with accusations of racism and discrimination due to the city of Paterson's lower quality of life and diverse minority demographics. Some Paterson residents and advocates have jokingly suggested renaming Paterson to East Woodland Park and West Elmwood Park. Residents who voted "No" to
5046-551: The island of Barbados . In 1666, a deed was confirmed for the 2,260-acre (9.1 km ) tract that had been given earlier by Oratem to Sarah Kiersted in gratitude for her work as emissary and interpreter. Other grants were given at the English Neighborhood . In 1675, the East Jersey Legislature established the administrative districts Bergen , Essex , Middlesex , and Monmouth . In 1683, Bergen (along with
5133-428: The larger city of Paterson , which is significantly poorer and faces higher levels of crime, while preserving their E.P. and W.P. initials. In West Paterson, proponents of name change argued that their proposal would improve the borough's reputation and thus property values within the borough, as outsiders would be less likely to confuse it with Paterson. Opponents of the renaming saw no need to change, with businesses and
5220-405: The legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within the now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County
5307-408: The loss in Hackensack's earlier established Italian American , Irish American , and German American populations. The 2010 United States census counted 43,010 people, 18,142 households, and 9,706 families in the city. The population density was 10,290.0 per square mile (3,973.0/km ). There were 19,375 housing units at an average density of 4,635.4 per square mile (1,789.7/km ). The racial makeup
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#17330854277565394-477: The mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over the century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in
5481-677: The municipality, 8.22 miles (13.23 km) by Passaic County and 1.37 miles (2.20 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 1.86 miles (2.99 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Interstate 80 runs along the northwest corner of the borough for 1.0 mile (1.6 km), entering from Totowa to the west and continuing east into Paterson , and includes Exit 56 for County Route 636 (Squirrelwood Road), with Exit 56A for Woodland Park and 56B for Paterson. U.S. Route 46 enters from Little Falls from
5568-474: The name change petitioned the municipal government in an attempt to change the name back to West Paterson. A referendum was held on November 3, 2009, and the proposal was defeated by 2,248 votes to 2,216. There is an unincorporated area called Woodland Park in the city of Summit , in Union County , adjacent to New Providence . Cytec Industries is a specialty chemicals and materials technology company. Cytec
5655-537: The official name of the borough from West Paterson to Woodland Park. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 3.08 square miles (7.97 km), including 2.94 square miles (7.61 km) of land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km) of water (4.51%). Slippery Rock Brook is a tributary of the Passaic River that flows north as it drains part of the western flank of First Watchung Mountain . Traveling south from its confluence with
5742-431: The population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
5829-411: The population. There were 18,113 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.8% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.3% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and
5916-495: The population. As of the 2000 census, 34.3% of Woodland Park residents were of Italian ancestry, the 18th-highest percentage of any municipality in the United States, and seventh-highest in New Jersey, among all places with more than 1,000 residents identifying their ancestry. There were 4,397 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had
6003-417: The population. Of the 4,632 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18; 52.7% were married couples living together; 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 30.6% were non-families. Of all households, 25.7% were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06. 19.7% of
6090-413: The previous month citing claims that her council colleagues had discriminated against her. In the November 2015 general election, Deborah Keeling-Geddis was elected to serve the balance of the term of office, edging interim councilmember Jason Some by 24 votes in the final count, with four candidates running for the seat. City Council candidate Joseph DeFalco, principal of Hackensack High School, died of
6177-591: The three other counties) was officially recognized as an independent county by the Provincial Assembly. The seal of Bergen County bearing this date includes an image of an agreement between the European settlers and the Native Americans. New Barbadoes Township , together with Acquackanonk Township , were formed by Royal charter on October 31, 1693. In 1700, the village of Hackensack was little more than
6264-547: The top Hispanic groups in northern Hackensack. The Black population dropped as a percentage, although minimally in absolute numbers between 2000 and 2010. The city lost approximately 10% of its White population between 2000 and 2010, which has stabilized and resumed growth since 2010 and has remained substantial, at over 20,000 in 2010. The city has also witnessed greatly increasing diversity in its non-Hispanic white segment, with large numbers of Eastern Europeans , Eurasians , Central Asians , and Arabic immigrants offsetting
6351-422: The township had been taken to form Harrington Township (June 22, 1775), Lodi Township (March 1, 1826), Midland Township (March 7, 1871) and Little Ferry (September 20, 1894). After these departures, secessions, and de-annexations, all that was left of New Barbadoes Township was the village of Hackensack and its surrounding neighborhoods of Fairmount, Red Hill and Cherry Hill. In 1896, New Barbadoes acquired
6438-546: The vote (2,188 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 39.7% (1,461 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (32 votes), among the 3,769 ballots cast by the borough's 8,648 registered voters (88 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 43.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 2,165 votes (45.3% vs. 43.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 2,151 votes (45.0% vs. 50.8%), Independent Chris Daggett with 238 votes (5.0% vs. 3.8%) and other candidates with 64 votes (1.3% vs. 0.9%), among
6525-597: The west, follows the borough's southern border with Little Falls for 0.7 miles (1.1 km) and continues into Clifton . NJ Transit provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 191 and 194 routes, with local service offered on the 704 route. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Woodland Park include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in
6612-441: Was $ 49,316, and the median income for a family was $ 56,953. Males had a median income of $ 39,636 versus $ 32,911 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,856. About 6.8% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. Hackensack operates under the 1923 Municipal Manager Law form of New Jersey municipal government. The city
6699-465: Was $ 67,250 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 8,035) and the median family income was $ 75,080 (+/− $ 7,661). Males had a median income of $ 48,514 (+/− $ 6,624) versus $ 41,659 (+/− $ 6,602) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 31,623 (+/− $ 3,252). About 5.6% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 32 households in 2010,
6786-495: Was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 57,676 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,577) and the median family income was $ 66,911 (+/− $ 5,433). Males had a median income of $ 45,880 (+/− $ 4,012) versus $ 42,059 (+/− $ 1,681) for females. The per capita income for
6873-412: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 60,273, and the median income for a family was $ 67,292. Males had a median income of $ 47,389 versus $ 36,814 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 29,758. About 3.2% of families and 3.4% of the population were below
6960-432: Was 46.67% (20,072) White , 24.44% (10,511) Black or African American , 0.56% (241) Native American , 10.30% (4,432) Asian , 0.02% (10) Pacific Islander , 13.59% (5,844) from other races , and 4.42% (1,900) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.31% (15,186) of the population. Of the 18,142 households, 23.2% had children under the age of 18; 34.1% were married couples living together; 13.9% had
7047-543: Was appointed the new civilian police director, which replaced the previous position of police chief. Hackensack is located in the 5th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 37th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer ( D , Wyckoff ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
7134-635: Was created in a 1993 spin off of American Cyanamid 's industrial chemicals businesses. In July 2015, Solvay S.A. announced its intent to acquire Cytec for a purchase price of US$ 5.5 billion. North Jersey Media Group , owned by Gannett , is the parent company of The Record and Herald News newspapers. The company relocated the operations of the Herald News to Woodland Park in 1999, and shifted its staff at The Record from Hackensack to Woodland Park from 2008 through 2010. Garret Mountain Reservation
7221-450: Was delegated responsibility for its own public schools through the office of the county superintendent. Hackensack established a local board of education in 1894, as required by the new law, which took over operation of schools located in the township and established Hackensack High School . The 1894 act allowed local residents, by petition, to change municipal boundaries at will, setting off fearsome political battles statewide. Portions of
7308-402: Was fined for his planting of a political lawn sign. After nationwide backlash towards the borough and a series of court hearings, the borough agreed to drop the case and waive the nearly $ 24,000 in fines that had accumulated at $ 100 per day for each day the signs were up. Woodland Park is located in the 11th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 40th state legislative district. For
7395-567: Was made to build a courthouse and jail complex, which was completed in 1716. During the American Revolutionary War , George Washington headquartered in the village of Hackensack in November 1776 during the retreat from Fort Lee via New Bridge Landing and camped on 'The Green' across from the First Dutch Reformed Church on November 20, 1776. A raid by British forces against Hackensack on March 23, 1780, resulted in
7482-526: Was removed from Essex County and added to Bergen County. In 1710, the village of Hackensack (in the newly formed Township of New Barbadoes) was designated as being more centrally located and more easily reached by the majority of the Bergen County's inhabitants and, hence, was chosen as the county seat of Bergen County, as it remains today. The earliest records of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders date back to 1715, at which time agreement
7569-591: Was sworn in on July 1, 2007, and Melfi took the reins as mayor in 2008. Four of the same five officials were re-elected in 2009 (Townes, Melfi, Sasso, Meneses), along with one opposition candidate, LaBrosse. The city council continued to rotate the mayor's seat, with the exception of Labrosse, and Melfi became mayor again in 2012. Walter E. Nowakowski served as mayor from 1965-1969, Frank Zisa served as mayor from 1977 to 1981, Fred Cerbo from 1981 to 1989, and John F. "Jack" Zisa (son of Frank Zisa) from 1989 to 2005. Former Assemblyman Charles "Ken" Zisa served as chief of
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