Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area. Here you will find information about:
> Towns, Counties and the State;
> Travel and Transit
> Schools and School Reports
> Sports & Entertainment
> Contractors & Craftsmen
> More as we hear from you about what you need to find here
| Schools | |
NJ State Dept of Education - The official website of the NJ State Department of Education.
The resource point for all public school reports, statistics, demographics, test scores, etc.
This is where you will find the latest data from the most comprehensive report on NJ public Schools, the "NJ School Report Card".
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| Belleville Public Schools - On September 11, 1852 at a special Township meeting, an appropriation of $5,000 was voted for the erection of a school. Two acres of land on Stephen Street were purchased from Hugh Holmes for $799, and a year later the school was ready for occupancy and was called The Academy. The cross street flanking was called Academy Street. Robert S. Gow was the first principal. | |
South Orange-Maplewood School District - The School District of South Orange and Maplewood,within the conceptual framework of the Tripod Model, developed by Dr. Ronald Ferguson of Harvard University, provides (1) a thorough curriculum aligned to state standards, (2) opportunities for teachers to expand teaching strategies and (3) cultivation of positive relationships in our schools and classrooms.
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Montclair Public Schools - Official Site of The Montclair Board of Education
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Newark Public Schools - SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE
On behalf of the teachers, administrators, and entire Newark Public Schools family, I want to welcome students and parents to the 2006-2007 school year. I join you in greeting this year with great anticipation. I am confident we will have a productive and successful year, providing our students with the quality education they need to reach their highest potential.
You have my commitment... .
Sincerely,
Marion A. Bolden
Superintendent
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Montclair Kimberley Academy - More than academic rigor.
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The Montclair Kimberley Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school located on three campuses with traditions dating back to 1887
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School Information - free school profiles
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| STATE, COUNTY & TOWN SITES | |
New Jersey Real Estate Commission - The official website of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, the licensing and regulatory body which oversees real estate brokerage activity within the state.
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State of New Jersey - Official Website of the State of New Jersey
Here is where you will find links to all things New Jersey, including government resources, agency contacts, information on services, etc.
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New Jersey Sex Offenders Internet Registry - New Jersey law authorizes the Division of State Police to make available to the public over the Internet information about certain sex offenders required to register under Megan's Law.
This information is being made available on the Internet to facilitate public access to information about... .
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Get Your Answers Here - Information on your favorite town is just the beginning. You can type in the name of a town, entertainer, politician, even yourself. You may be surprised at what you find.
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Local Information Data Server - A Great source for demographics on any town in the US. View the ethnic, income, gender, marital, etc., breakdown of any town in the USA.
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Essex County - Essex County was officially established in 1682 by the East Jersey Legislature as one of the four original counties of present day New Jersey ( Bergen, Monmouth and Middlesex were the others.)
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Belleville Township - Belleville, a place carrying the French name for "beautiful town," stands on the west bank of the Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. Today it is difficult to see the river from the town because of modern changes...that have separated the two. Modern Belleville is no longer dependent upon the Passaic River as it once was, indicating that an ancient connection has been broken.
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Bloomfield Township - The area now known as "Bloomfield' was a part of Newark in 1666 when that town was settled. The land had been bought from the Yantecaw, a subtribe of the Lenni-Lenape Indians.
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Caldwell Borough - The Caldwells were settled in the early 18th century by pioneers who moved westward from Newark or through the Passaic Valley from the "Dutch" areas of Bergen County. While it was thought... .
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Cedar Grove Township - The Township of Cedar Grove is located in the NE part of Essex County, New Jersey with a population of 12,300. Cedar Grove is situated between the First & Second Chains of the Watchung Mountains and occupies some 4.5 sq mi. It is bordered by Little Falls (Passaic County) (N), Montclair (E), Verona (S) and North Caldwell (W). Cedar Grove is approximately 10 mi NW of Newark.
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East Orange City - THE "TOWN AT THE RIVER" included land extending from the Passaic River to the Orange Mountain. For one hundred and forty years, what is now East Orange continued to be a part of Newark, and until 1780 was designated as "Newark Mountain". Orange, including all the Oranges, was separated from Newark November 27, 1806.
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Essex Fells Borough - Borough of Essex Fells
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Fairfield Township - Fairfield is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 7,063.
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Glen Ridge Borough - When Bloomfield seceded in 1812, Glen Ridge was a section "on the hill" composed mostly of farms and woodlands with the exception of a thriving industrial area along the Toney's brook in the Glen. For most of the nineteenth century, three water-powered mills produced lumber, calico, pasteboard boxes and brass fittings. A copper a sandstone quarry and mine were nearby.
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Irvington Township - The Elizabeth River is the chief geographic feature of Irvington, bisecting the town from north to south. The river, which enters Irvington at a point 140 feet above sea level, descends gradually until it crosses into Hillside at an elevation of 70 feet.
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Livingston Township - In 1811, seven hamlets -- including Teedtown (now Livingston Center), Northfield, Morehousetown (Livingston Circle), Cheapside (Livingston Mall), Washington Place and Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston. It was named in honor of William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey and a framer of the Constitution.
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Maplewood Township -
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Millburn Township - Millburn Township is a beautiful residential community located in the southwest corner of Essex County.
New Jersey Magazine has ranked the Millburn Township school system among the top 3 school districts in the state. Millburn also is nationally ranked as having one of the most academically challenging high schools in the country.
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Montclair Township - Having acquired acreage at "the foot of First Mountain," Azariah Crane, his wife Mary Treat Crane, and their son Nathaniel, built a home in 1694 near the present intersection of Orange Road and Myrtle Avenue. Other pioneers arrived soon after, and the frontier settlement of Cranetown came into being in what is now the southern part of Montclair
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City of Newark - The year, 1995, marked Newark's 330th birthday. Only two other major American cities, Boston and New York, claim such a long history.
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Nutley Township - Nutley is a town that is rich in history. Originally our town was named Franklinville until it was changed to Franklin and then to the name of Nutley in 1902. The name may have been chosen because of all the nut trees that lined the streets and sidewalks. Many famous people came to enjoy weekends here. Authors, and artists built their homes and stayed or visited from nearby New York.
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Orange Township, City of - Orange was initially a part of the city of Newark, and remained such until November 27, 1806, when the territory now encompassing all of the Oranges was detached. On April 13, 1807, the first government was elected, but not until March 13, 1860, was Orange officially incorporated as a city.
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Roseland Borough - Roseland, still part of Livingston, was growing in population. At a meeting in 1907, a delegation from Roseland was outvoted when they requested a new school for their area. Bill Teed led a petition drive for the establishment of a new borough. The petition was presented to the State Legislature, and on April 10, 1908, the Borough of Roseland came into existence.
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| South Orange Village Township - South Orange is a quaint residential community boasting authentic Tudor, Colonial, and Victorian homes, streets dotted with gaslights, beautiful parks, and a bustling Village center. | |
Verona Township - In 1798, ..."Horseneck" separated from Newark and became the "Township of Caldwell" ...what is now ...Verona, Cedar Grove, Fairfield and the Caldwells. ...This area was known as Vernon Valley. However, ... the townspeople were informed that another Vernon Valley, in Sussex County, had first claim to the name. The name Verona was suggested as a substitute and was eventually accepted by all.
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West Caldwell Township - By 1904, the population of Caldwell Township had grown and become so spread out that public renovations could never be approved by residents on both sides of town. To alleviate the problem, on February 16, 1904, West Caldwell was incorporated as an individual borough comprised of 3,175 acres and 410 people.
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West Orange Township - Official Website of Township of West Orange
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County & Municipal Websites - Web sites about New Jersey municipalities. These links may or may not be "official" pages for these towns. They contain some useful information about the municipality and its surrounding area.
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GoToMontclair NJ - This is a commercial comprehensive site, with links to the official town website, the board of education, and so much more. Want to know about Montclair? This is the place to go!
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| Montclair Watercooler - The Montclair Watercooler where you can find out what is really going on in Montclair. Concerned citizens discussing all matters Montclair. Want to know what Montclair thinks? Click here! The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for sharing views and information about our community in a constructive way. Enjoy the conversations! | |
| CONTRACTORS & CRAFTSMEN | |
| Nationwide Pest Management Service - Joe Wilson, Service Manager 973-672-8358 800-319-7378 Licensed & Certified for all residential and commercial pest management needs. | |
| ARTISTS | |
| MikannéJ Photography... a true reflection - Professional Photography Studio Jenna Kim, Photographer | |
The Art of Pat Hubbard - The Art of Pat Hubbard, Pastelist
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| Getting Around by Bus & Rail | |
NJ Transit - The Primary Local Bus & Rail Service for Northern New Jersey - NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation....
Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles, NJ TRANSIT is the nation's third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
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AMTRAK - Amtrak serves more than 500 stations in 46 states. Only Alaska, Hawaii, South Dakota, and Wyoming have no Amtrak service. Wyoming is served by Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches.
Amtrak operates over more than 22,000 route miles. It owns 650 route miles, primarily between Boston and Washington, DC, and in Michigan. In other parts of the country, Amtrak trains use tracks owned by freight railroads.
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De Camp Commuter Bus Services - Who We Are . . .
An independently owned and operated transportation company, provides professional and full-service commuter and charter tranportation since 1870.
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New York City Mass Transit Authority - the central hub for New York City's bus, rail, tunnel and bridge system - On June 15, 1953, the New York State Legislature created the New York City Transit Authority (now MTA New York City Transit) as a separate public corporation to manage and operate all city-owned bus, trolley, and subway routes.
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PATH commuter rail system - ... On September 1, 1962 private operations of the Hudson Tubes by the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Co. ended and service began through the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation ("PATH"), a subsidiary of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
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| HUD, VA, & OTHER, FORECLOSED HOMES | |
| HUD HOMES - Click here for information on available HUD foreclosed homes & property. | |
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) - Official site of U.S. Dept. of HUD
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| Travelling By Air? Check Here First! | |
Newark Liberty Airport - Everything you need to know about Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the busiest and finest airports in the world! Parking, traffic, weather, DELAYS, regulations, more!
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| Local Media Outlets | |
The Bridge - A cross to Truth - Our mission at The Bridge is to reach the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area with the life-changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through sound Bible-teaching and inspiring praise and worship music, The Bridge seeks to equip believers throughout the Christian community and thereby impact our region through an effective Christian witness.
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Village Radio WVRM - where all the good songs have gone. - Village Radio, WVRM Montclair serves the community with great music, local news, sports and call-in talk shows 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Our signal can be heard on 1620 AM, 91.9 FM and Comcast Cable channel 34. WVRM gives you the best mix of the greatest songs.
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WMCA 570 & 970 - For decades WMCA AM ruled New York City radio with the help of a few Good Guys. Were talking the sixties and seventies when ....
Well theyre back and theyre still on WMCA! Only now weve expanded to 48 hours a day ...with TWO...locations on the dial at 570 AM and on 970 AM. Youll find a whole new team of Good Guys filling the airwaves with the Good News....
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Star 99.1 FM - Safe for your whole family radio.
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| Local Weather | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Mortgage | |
The Credit Alternative - A Montclair based resource for mortgages. Not a mortgage broker, but a mortgage bank. Not a mortgage arranger, but a mortgage originator.
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Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Places We Like | |
Calvary Chapel North Jersey - Pastor Tim Gentle
"I am truly blessed to serve... as Pastor of Calvary Chapel North Jersey."
Worship services are Sunday at 9:00am & Wednesday at 7:30pm.
There are Home Fellowships, Prayer Meetings, Men's & Women's Fellowships throughout each month. We are excited to be a part of this work ... & covet your prayers as we continue to venture out in faith.
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Jesus Fellowship - Keansburg, NJ - A wonderful place to come and hear the Bible clearly taught, be in loving fellowship with people who love Jesus and worship in a contemporary atmosphere. Pastor Bruce Koczman, his wife Karen and the rest of the folks there will make sure your first visit is your last visit as a stranger. This is one of Leon's and Delretha's favorite places' It in fact ranks at the high end of their top two.
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Calvary Chapel of Montclair, NJ - Calvary Chapel of Montclair is a Christian fellowship made up of people from this and surrounding communities.
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Montclair Community Church - A relaxed, non-denominational place where the Bible is taught and Jesus is loved
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Essex, Union, Morris, Passaic,Somerset, County Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
Find A Christian Realtor, Anywhere, USA! - As we are commanded to love our neighbor as ourselves, we give thanks for the opportunity to serve our neighbors by helping them in the process of buying and selling real estate.
It is our pledge to represent our clients as Christ would have us do, and to approach each transaction with a servant heart.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
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| Tax Information | |
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NJ REALTY TRANSFER FEE TABLE - SELLERS CLICK HERE for the current formula to use when calculating your NJ Realty Transfer Fee (RTF)
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| Selling your home - | |
