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Westwood, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Westwood
Westwood Gazebo in 2014
Westwood Gazebo in 2014
Motto: 
"Hub of the Pascack Valley"
Map highlighting Westwood's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey.
Map highlighting Westwood's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Westwood, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Westwood, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBergen
IncorporatedMay 8, 1894
Government
[3]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorJohn Birkner, Jr. (term ends December 31, 2015)[1]
 • ClerkKaren Hughes[2]
Area
[4][5]
 • Total2.314 sq mi (5.992 km2)
 • Land2.266 sq mi (5.868 km2)
 • Water0.048 sq mi (0.124 km2)  2.07%
 • Rank387th of 566 in state
42nd of 70 in county[4]
Elevation
[6]
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total10,908
 • Estimate 
(2014)[10]
11,149
 • Rank224th of 566 in state
33rd of 70 in county[11]
 • Density4,814.5/sq mi (1,858.9/km2)
  • Rank115th of 566 in state
29th of 70 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP codes
07675, 07677[12][13]
Area code(s)201[14]
FIPS code3400380270[4][15][16]
GNIS feature ID0885442[4][17]
Websitewww.westwoodnj.gov

Westwood (known as "The Hub of the Pascack Valley"[19]) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,908,[7][8][9] reflecting a decline of 91 (-0.8%) from the 10,999 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 553 (+5.3%) from the 10,446 counted in the 1990 Census.[20] Westwood is part of the New York metropolitan area and many of its residents regularly commute to New York City for work and leisure.

Westwood was officially incorporated as a borough on May 8, 1894, from portions of Washington Township, early during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone.[21][22] Isaac D. Bogert served as the first mayor of the Borough.[23] In April 1909, Westwood was enlarged through the annexation of the "Old Hook" section of the borough of Emerson,[24] and on September 24, 1957, portions of the borough were exchanged with Emerson.[21]

History

The Lenni-Lenape Native Americans inhabited this part of the state and shared it with the transient hunters and trappers until the permanent settlers began to enter in mid-18th century.[25] In the early 19th century, the area that would later become Westwood was within the larger political boundaries of Harrington Township, which had been established by royal charter in 1775. In 1840, the western half of Harrington Township became Washington Township, with the Hackensack River as the dividing line.[21] Washington Township was an agrarian region with isolated farmsteads. Early families, including the Hoppers and Ackermans, are buried at the Old Hook Cemetery. An 18th-century mill was situated at the dammed stream near the intersection of today's Mill Street and First Avenue. This mill was on an important east west pathway and was the first on Musquapsink Brook.[26] The mill was largely destroyed after a fire set by an arsonist and was dismantled in 1910.[27]

Historic house built around 1836

A brief description of Washington Township written in 1844 described it as a township with six stores, four schools for 135 students, six grist mills, and 14 saw mills.[28]

The first wave of concentrated development took place as the result of the coming of the Hackensack and New York Railroad in 1870, which followed the route of today's Pascack Valley Line. On March 5, 1870, service began between Westwood and New York City (via Jersey City and a ferry ride). Several small hotels were built near the depot, and in 1872 several houses in the latest European-influenced styles began to be built along Centre Avenue.[29] Old maps show that growth occurred simultaneously on the land both to the east and west of the tracks. The commercial buildings included lumber and coal sheds, stores, and a bakery. There was a chapel on the corner of Third and Park Avenues. The triangular park that has played an important role as a place of community gatherings is also shown on the 1876 map.[30]

By the 1880s, Westwood had four factories, several distilleries, a new school, a laundry and grocery store, and a new Reformed Church. In 1890, following a meeting of interested residents, those favoring the incorporation of Westwood as an independent borough conducted a petition drive. In 1894, Westwood separated from Washington Township and became an independent borough. Elected as the borough's first mayor was Isaac D. Bogert.[31]

In 1899, a water plant constructed by Cornelius S. DeBraun provided service to the houses that had been built along the borough's newly laid streets.[29] By the time of the 1905 New Jersey Census, there were 234 dwellings housing a population of 1,044.[32]

Westwood Park Place decorated for the holidays. Notice that the Fire Bell is covered with a Christmas Wreath

Lincoln High School was constructed around the turn of the 20th century, which also saw the introduction of electricity, telephones, and automobiles to the town. Underwood & Underwood Stereoscope Company opened a plant during the first decades of the 20th century, and many congregations established their first chapels, which were replaced in later years as the congregations grew in numbers and wealth.[29] Following a typical pattern of development throughout the 20th century, the results are a mature railroad suburb almost covered with housing units, commercial, municipal and ecclesiastical buildings. The borough still retains the open space of the triangular park at its center.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.314 square miles (5.992 km2), including 2.266 square miles (5.868 km2) of land and 0.048 square miles (0.124 km2) of water (2.07%).[4][18]

The borough borders the Bergen County municipalities of Emerson, Hillsdale, River Vale And Washington Township.[33]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900828—
19101,870125.8%
19202,59738.9%
19304,86187.2%
19405,38810.8%
19506,76625.6%
19609,04633.7%
197011,10522.8%
198010,714−3.5%
199010,446−2.5%
200010,9995.3%
201010,908−0.8%
2014 (est.)11,149[10][34]2.2%
Population sources:
1900-1920[35] 1900-1910[36]
1910-1930[37] 1900-2010[38][39][40]
2000[41][42] 2010[7][8][9]

2010 Census

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $79,133 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,195) and the median family income was $107,966 (+/- $10,189). Males had a median income of $70,598 (+/- $14,566) versus $52,721 (+/- $10,753) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $40,839 (+/- $2,990). About 1.8% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.[43]

Same-sex couples headed 21 households in 2010, an increase from the 19 counted in 2000.[44]

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 10,999 people, 4,485 households, and 2,879 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,745.0 people per square mile (1,830.5/km2). There were 4,610 housing units at an average density of 1,988.8 per square mile (767.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 86.60% White, 5.72% African American, 0.14% Native American, 4.39% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.00% of the population.[41][42]

There were 4,485 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.08.[41][42]

In the borough the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.[41][42]

The median income for a household in the borough was $59,868, and the median income for a family was $77,105. Males had a median income of $50,800 versus $42,459 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,083. About 1.8% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.[41][42]

Government

Local government

Westwood is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a mayor directly elected by the voters and a six-member Borough Council. The Mayor serves a four-year term of office, and the Borough Council members serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[3] The Borough form of government used by Westwood, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[45][46]

As of 2015, the Mayor of Westwood is Democrat John Birkner, Jr., whose term of office ends December 31, 2015. Members of the Westwood Borough Council are Council President Ray Arroyo (R, 2015), Robert Bicocchi (R, 2016), Beth Dell (R, 2016; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Peter A. Grefrath (R, 2015), Christopher Montana (R, 2017) and Christopher Owens (R, 2017).[47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55]

In September 2015, the Borough Council selected Beth Dell from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the vacant seat of Robert Miller expiring in December 2016. In announcing his resignation, Miller cited commitments to his family and concerns about the impact of extended service by elected officials.[56]

In March 2014, the borough council unanimously selected Christopher Owens to fill the vacancy of John "J" Sciara, who had resigned the previous month from a term ending December 2014.[57]

Federal, state and county representation

Westwood is located in the 5th Congressional District[58] and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district.[8][59][60]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[61][62] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[63] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[64][65]

For the 2024–2025 session, the 39th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Holly Schepisi (R, River Vale) and in the General Assembly by Robert Auth (R, Old Tappan) and John V. Azzariti (R, Saddle River).[66] Template:NJ Governor

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 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.[67]

Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale, 2025),[68] Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson, 2025),[69] Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee, 2026),[70] Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah, 2025),[71] Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield, 2026),[72] Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington, 2024)[73] and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes, 2024).[74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81]

Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale, 2026),[82][83] Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood, 2024)[84][85] and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill, 2026).[86][87][77][88]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 6,847 registered voters in Westwood, of which 1,805 (26.4% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,986 (29.0% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 3,049 (44.5% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 7 voters registered to other parties.[89] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 62.8% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 80.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).[89][90]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,701 votes (50.4% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 2,564 votes (47.9% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 49 votes (0.9% vs. 0.9%), among the 5,355 ballots cast by the borough's 7,151 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.9% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County).[91][92] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,915 votes (51.5% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 2,657 votes (46.9% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 47 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,664 ballots cast by the borough's 7,130 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.4% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).[93][94] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,795 votes (51.4% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 2,576 votes (47.4% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 47 votes (0.9% vs. 0.7%), among the 5,436 ballots cast by the borough's 6,837 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.5% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).[95]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 64.3% of the vote (2,134 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 34.7% (1,150 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (34 votes), among the 3,404 ballots cast by the borough's 6,830 registered voters (86 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 49.8%.[96][97] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 4,288 votes (62.9% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 2,104 votes (30.8% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 352 votes (5.2% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 26 votes (0.4% vs. 0.5%), among the 6,822 ballots cast by the borough's 12,051 registered voters, yielding a 56.6% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).[98]

Emergency services

Westwood has a police department that was founded in September 1894. months after the borough was established, with the appointment by Mayor Bogert of two marshals; The first permanent officer was hired in 1921.[99] The department is located in the municipal Building.[100]

Westwood has its own volunteer fire department. It was established in 1894. The station is home to Engine 12, Engine 16, Truck 14, and Rescue 17.[101]

Westwood also has a separate volunteer ambulance corps that was formed in 1935.[102]

Education

Students in public school for grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the Westwood Regional School District, a comprehensive regional school district serving both Washington Township and Westwood that is the county's only regional K-12 district.[103][104] As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's six schools had an enrollment of 2,717 students and 207.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.13:1.[105] Schools in the district (with 2011-12 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[106]) are four elementary schools — Berkeley Avenue Elementary School[107] (279 students; grades K-5), Brookside Elementary School[108] (380; K-5), Jessie F. George Elementary School[109] (288; K-5), Washington Elementary School[110] (298; K-5) — Westwood Regional Middle School[111] (450; 6-7, opened in Fall 2010) and Westwood Regional High School[112] (1,022; 8-12).[113][114]

As of the 2010-11 school year, Ketler Elementary School, which had served K-4, was shifted to become Westwood Regional Middle School for grades 6 and 7, while the other elementary schools would all serve K through 5, and the high school was shifted to grades 8-12 (from 7-12).[115]

Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.[116][117]

Zion Lutheran School, adjacent the eponymous church founded in 1905, is a private school for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade.[citation needed]

Infrastructure

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 39.29 miles (63.23 km) of roadways, of which 31.23 miles (50.26 km) were maintained by the municipality and 8.06 miles (12.97 km) by Bergen County.[118]

County Route 503 and County Route 502 pass through Westwood.

Public transportation

Westwood is served by New Jersey Transit at the Westwood train station, located at Broadway and Westwood Avenue.[119] The Pascack Valley Line runs north-south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station 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 at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service.[120]

New Jersey Transit bus route 165 serves Westwood with service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Westwood is the terminus for bus route 165.[121]

Rockland Coaches offers service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on routes 11T/11AT, 14ET and 46/47.[122][123] Saddle River Tours / Ameribus provides service to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station on route 11C.[124]

Healthcare

Pascack Valley Hospital (PVH), a 291-bed hospital located at 250 Old Hook Road,[125] filed for bankruptcy on September 24, 2007, and shut down on November 21, 2007.[126] On October 1, 2008, Hackensack University Medical Center opened Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley as a satellite emergency department. As of 2013, the facility has been expanded to include 128 patient beds, all in single rooms.[127]

Shopping and entertainment

The Westwood Plaza is an outdoor shopping mall that has a Kmart and other stores and restaurants.

The Fritz Deitl Ice Rink, which opened in 1958, is home to Doug Brown Power Skating programs and offers open ice sessions, figure skating lessons, skating school, and Stick Time open hockey.[128]

Westwood has a movie theater located on Center Avenue.[129]

Annual events

Each December, Westwood holds its own holiday parade called "Home for the Holidays". Participants of the parade include the Park Ridge High School marching band, The Emerson High School marching band, and many more. The parade ends with Santa Claus riding on top of one of the fire trucks. Afterwards, there is a tree and candle lighting with hot foods included.[130]

Since Downtown Westwood has many stores, there is a sidewalk sale held every summer. People can shop indoors or outdoors during this event. There are also fun activities and games included besides the shopping.[131]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Westwood, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Westwood include:

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