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Police/Fire/Ambulance (201) 652-1700
Post Office (201) 445-1561
Public Library (201) 445-8078
School District (201) 652-4555
Township Clerk (201) 652-4400
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:: Ho-Ho-Kus Public School
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The rich history of Ho-Ho-Kus began in the 1700's when homes were first being built and farms cultivated. During the 1800's, Ho-Ho-Kus became a center of industrial and commercial activity with mills producing textiles, grains, paper, and lumber developing along the banks of the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and the Saddle River. A lake for boating and swimming was created, and a race track and a gold club (forerunner of the Ridgewood Country Club) were built. Gradually, Ho-Ho-Kus became the quiet, suburban community we now know where many of the homes in town are listed on the state and national registers of historic places.
Although Ho-Ho-Kus no longer supports major industries, it does offer numerous professional offices, attractive stores, and businesses. In the center of town, along Sheridan Avenue and Franklin Turnpike, are a handful of brick and Tudor buildings occupied by convenience stores, antique shops, bakeries, and upscale gourmet shops and restaurants. And with its covered porch and upholstered reading chairs, the Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library feels more like a cozy den than a public building.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Public School is the borough's only schoolhouse where classes are still held today (a resource room for special education is available). Students are also served by Northern Highlands Regional High School (Allendale).
In addition to a strong history and tranquil charm, Ho-Ho-Kus provides its residents with a variety of recreational choices. The borough has five parks, including Village Green which is centrally located. Next to Saddle River Brook is East Park where visitors enjoy picnicking, walking the park trails, and fishing. There is also a borough recreation commission that is staffed by volunteers and organizes youth soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and softball. The Ho-Ho-Kus Youth Activities Council organizes several activities for children in addition to hosting an annual pet show and an annual dance. The Woman's Club of Ho-Ho-Kus raises money for education grants and creates projects to beautify the borough. Among the town's social organizations are the Joe Jefferson Players, Volunteer Fire Department, V.F.W., the Ho-Ho-Kus Garden Club, Republican Club, Ambulance Corps, Senior Citizens Club, and Democratic Club. Adding art and culture to this unique, special community is the Hermitage Museum which hosts costume, furniture, and antique exhibits throughout the year.
Thanks to its prime location, Ho-Ho-Kus affords residents several transportation conveniences. State Highway No. 17 ("Route 17") bisects Ho-Ho-Kus, positioning residents minutes from the superstores and shopping malls; the New York State Thruway is also only a few minutes away. The commute to New York City, approximately 20 miles away is facilitated by direct train and bus service.
Information supplied by the Township of Ho-Ho-Kus and Choosing a Hometown in North Jersey. Information deemed to be correct but subject to errors and omissions.
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