Hillsdale, New Jersey

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Borough of Hillsdale, New Jersey
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Map highlighting Hillsdale's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Hillsdale, New Jersey
Coordinates: 41°0′27″N 74°2′33″W / 41.0075°N 74.0425°W / 41.0075; -74.0425Coordinates: 41°0′27″N 74°2′33″W / 41.0075°N 74.0425°W / 41.0075; -74.0425
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Bergen
Incorporated March 25, 1898 as Township
April 24, 1923 as Borough
Government[1]
 • Type Borough
 • Mayor Max Arnowitz (R, term ends 2011)
 • Clerk Robert P. Sandt[2]
Area[3]
 • Total 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km2)
 • Land 2.95 sq mi (7.6 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.026 km2)  0.34%
Elevation[4] 69 ft (21 m)
Population (2010 census)[5][6][7]
 • Total 10,219
 • Density 3,464.8/sq mi (1,337.8/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07642[8]
Area code(s) 201/551
FIPS code 34-31920[9][10]
GNIS feature ID 0877122[11]
Website http://www.hillsdalenj.org

Hillsdale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 10,219.[5]

The populated area today known as Hillsdale took form in the mid-to-late 19th century as land speculators, led by David P. Patterson, developed subdivisons to profit from the coming of the Hackensack and New York Railroad (later New Jersey and New York Railroad). The area was incorporated as Hillsdale Township on March 25, 1898, from portions of Washington Township, which had, in turn, been set off from Harrington Township in 1840. Portions of the township were taken on April 30, 1906, to create the township of River Vale. Hillsdale was reincorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1923, based on the results of a referendum held on April 24, 1923.[12]

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[edit] Geography

Hillsdale is located at 41°00′27″N 74°02′33″W / 41.007389°N 74.042472°W / 41.007389; -74.042472 (41.007389, -74.042472).[13]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.96 square miles (7.7 km2), of which 2.95 square miles (7.6 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2), or 0.34%, is water.[3] A small portion of Woodcliff Lake Reservoir lies inside the borough.

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1900 891
—
1910 1,072 20.3%
1920 1,720 60.4%
1930 2,959 72.0%
1940 3,438 16.2%
1950 4,127 20.0%
1960 8,734 111.6%
1970 11,768 34.7%
1980 10,495 −10.8%
1990 9,750 −7.1%
2000 10,087 3.5%
2010 10,219 1.3%
Population sources:1910-1930[14]
1900-1990[15][16] 2000[17][18] 2010[5][7][6]

[edit] Census 2010

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,219 people, 3,493 households, and 2,843 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,464.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,337.8 /km2). There were 3,567 housing units at an average density of 1,209.4 per square mile (467.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 89.42% (9,138) White, 1.01% (103) African American, 0.12% (12) Native American, 6.26% (640) Asian, 0.05% (5) Pacific Islander, 2.06% (211) from other races, and 1.08% (110) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.77% (794) of the population.[5]

There were 3,493 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.27.[5]

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.8 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.[5]

[edit] Census 2000

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 10,087 people, 3,502 households, and 2,850 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,383.2 people per square mile (1,306.9/km2). There were 3,547 housing units at an average density of 1,189.7 per square mile (459.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.41% White, 0.85% African American, 0.07% Native American, 5.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.25% of the population.[17][18]

There were 3,502 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.20.[17][18]

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.[17][18]

The median income for a household in the borough was $82,904, and the median income for a family was $90,861. Males had a median income of $65,052 versus $43,558 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $34,651. About 2.5% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.[17][18]

[edit] Government

[edit] Local government

Hillsdale is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[1]

As of 2012, the Mayor of Hillsdale Borough is Max Arnowitz (R, term of office ends December 31, 2015). Members of the Hillsdale Borough Council are Council President Michael Giancarlo (R, 2013), Jonathan DeJoseph (R 2013), Douglas E. Frank, (R, 2014), Marie Hanlon , (R,2012), Joseph Capawana, (R,2014), Anthony DeRosa (R, 2012).[19]

In the November 2011 general election, Max Arnowitz was re-elected to a four-year term of office, while Douglas E. Frank and newcomer Rod Capawana won three-year terms on the Borough Council, all with terms that will take effect in January 2012.[20]

[edit] Federal, state and county representation

Hillsdale is in the 5th Congressional district. New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

Hillsdale is in the The 39th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Gerald Cardinale (R, Demarest) and in the General Assembly by Holly Schepisi (R, River Vale) and Bob Schroeder (R, Washington Township, Bergen County).[21][7]

Bergen County's County Executive is Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford; term ends December 31, 2014).[22] The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the county's legislative body and its seven members are elected at-large in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[23] As of 2012, Bergen County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairman John D. Mitchell (R, 2013; Cliffside Park),[24] Freeholder Vice Chairman John A. Felice (R, 2013; River Edge),[25] Maura R. DeNicola (R, 2013; Franklin Lakes),[26] John Driscoll, Jr. (R, 2012; Paramus),[27] David L. Ganz (D, 2014; Fair Lawn),[28] Robert G. Hermansen (R, 2012; Mahwah)[29] and Joan Voss (D, 2014; Fort Lee).[30] Other countywide constitutional officials are Sheriff Michael Saudino (R), Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale).[31]

[edit] Politics

As of Election Day, November 4, 2008, there were 6,732 registered voters. Of registered voters, 1,718 (25.5% of all registered voters) were registered as Democrats, 2,060 (30.6%) were registered as Republicans and 2,951 (43.8%) were registered as Undeclared. There were three voters registered to other parties.[32]

In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 51.8% of the vote here (2,794 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat Barack Obama, who received 47.2% of the vote (2,545), with 80.5% of registered voters participating.[32] In the 2004 election, Republican George W. Bush received 52.7% of the vote here (2,982 ballots), outpolling Democrat John Kerry, who received 46.2% (2,611), with 5,655 of 6,879 registered voters participating, for a turnout percentage of 82.2%.[33]

[edit] Emergency services

[edit] Police

The Hillsdale Police Department has provided police services to the Borough of Hillsdale since 1921.[34] As of 2012, there are a total of 19 members of the department: one chief, one captain, 17 officers, and three dispatchers.[34] The HPD is a full-time department funded by taxes. The force is responsible for all aspects of policing in the borough, including responding to fire and medical emergency calls. Each patrol car is equipped with a first aid kit, oxygen tank, and an Automated external defibrillator.

Officers of the Hillsdale Police Department are members of Hillsdale PBA Local #207 New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association, Inc.

[edit] Fire

The Hillsdale Fire Department (HFD) is an all-volunteer fire department. Started in 1902, the department consists of one chief, one deputy chief, one Sr. captain, one captain, and sixlieutenants. The HFD Headquarters is located at 383 Hillsdale Avenue, and houses two pumpers, Engine 34 and Engine 33; one tower ladder, Tower 31, and one rescue unit, Rescue 36. There is also a Fire chief's vehicle and a vehicle for the Assistant Chief.

[edit] Ambulance

The Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service was started on January 5, 1954. The service is run by six officers: President, Vice President, Captain, lieutenant, secretary, and treasurer.[35] The HVAS is an all-volunteer independent public emergency medical service. As such, they do not bill for services, and their equipment is not directly paid for by the borough. Funding is provided by donations and support from the borough. The service provides basic life support, and is staffed primarily by certified Emergency Medical Technicians. They have one Type III ambulance, Ambulance 36.

The primary jurisdiction of the HVAS is the Borough of Hillsdale, but the service also regularly responds to requests for mutual-aid from the neighboring First Aid Squads of Old Tappan, Emerson, Washington Township, Westwood, River Vale, and Tri-Boro (Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, and Montvale).

The HVAS is a member of the New Jersey State First Aid Council, the Pascack Valley Volunteer Ambulance Association, and the Pascack Valley Mutual Aid Group.

[edit] Education

The Hillsdale Public Schools system (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[36]) consists of Ann Blanche Smith School, with 394 students in Pre-K through 4th grade; Meadowbrook Elementary School with 410 students in grades K-4; and George G. White Middle School with 639 students in grades 5-8.

Public school students in grades 9 - 12 students attend Pascack Valley High School along with students from neighboring River Vale, as part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District.[37]

St. John's Academy is a Catholic school serving children in prekindergarten through eighth grade and operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.[38] The school began as St. John the Baptist Parish School in 1955, and its current name was adopted in 1997 to reflect its collective sponsorship by St. John the Baptist, Hillsdale; St. Andrew’s Church, Westwood; Our Lady Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake; St. Gabriel the Archangel, Saddle River; and Our Lady of Good Counsel, Washington Township.[39]

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Rail

Hillsdale is served by New Jersey Transit on the Pascack Valley Line at the Hillsdale train station. The station is located at Broadway and Hillsdale Avenue.

The Pascack Valley Line is a single-track line with passing sidings providing service to and from Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New Jersey Transit one-stop service to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Connections are available at Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service. The line formerly operated only during rush hour but as of October 2007, all day service is available in both directions.

[edit] Bus

Bus service in Hillsdale is majorly provided by New Jersey Transit at the same location as the Hillsdale train station and along Kinderkamack Road. Coach USA and Red and Tan Lines also provide options at the same locations.

[edit] Road

County Route 503 (Kinderkamack Road) passes through Hillsdale. While the Garden State Parkway passes through Hillsdale, there is no interchange on the parkway within the borough. It is accessible via nearby interchange 168. The main east-west road in Hillsdale is Hillsdale Avenue, running nearly the length of the borough. Other main roads in Hillsdale include Pascack Road, Broadway, and Wierimus Road.

[edit] Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Hillsdale include:

[edit] References

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  2. ^ Administration, Borough of Hillsdale. Accessed December 15, 2011.
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  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Hillsdale, Geographic Names Information System, accessed September 18, 2007.
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  6. ^ a b Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Hillsdale borough, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 15, 2011.
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  39. ^ About Us, St. John's Academy. Accessed April 10, 2011.
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  41. ^ Rockland, Kate. "BY THE WAY; In the Divorce, She Got the Byline", The New York Times,July 17, 2005. Accessed April 9, 2011. "Then there's Mary Jane Clark of Hillsdale, who is more of a writing Clark by proxy."
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