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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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