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Police/Fire/Ambulance (201) 327-5300
Post Office (201) 327-5591
School District (201) 327-0727
Township Clerk (201) 327-2609
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:: Borough of Saddle River
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Saddle River was originally the home of the Lenni Lenape
Indians, who in 1702 deeded the land to Albert Zaborowsky,
a Polish immigrant who first settled in Ho-Ho-Kus. By
the late 1750's, the formidable power of the nearby Saddle
River had turned the borough into an established commercial
center where river water powered up to 13 cotton, grain,
and corn mills. Others farmed the land, and Saddle River
remained a quiet country community for many years. By
the mid 1800's, families seeking refuge from city pressures
had begun to develop the community by building spacious
summer homes.
Gentle rolling terrain, numerous brooks and a lively
trout stream, majestic
homes and multi-million dollar estates, and an abundance
of lush trees and
vegetation all on 4.9 square miles set the scene for
present-day Saddle River. The community is considered
the most rural of all the boroughs primarily due to
the minimum 2-acre zoning requirement. With many of
the homes listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, Saddle River still retains its small-town charm
and tranquility. Its proximity to Manhattan and the
prestige of living close to best-selling authors and
celebrities have made Saddle River one of the most
desirable neighborhoods in Bergen County.
A post office, small shopping center, speciality shops,
two houses of
worship, and a bank are all within the borough. Although
Saddle River does not offer its own public library,
the Upper Saddle River Public Library on Lake Street
accommodates residents. Saddle River is also conveniently
situated minutes from major shopping centers, bus and
train transportation to New York City, the Garden State
Parkway and the New York State Thruway. Saddle River
is also a few minutes from the Valley Hospital in nearby
Ridgewood.
Local social organizations include the Garden Club,
Republican Club, Scouts,
Home & School Association, Saddle River Valley
Club, Recreation Association,
Volunteer Fire Department, Little League Association,
and Newcomers Club.
Rindlaub Park is one of Saddle River's recreational
facilities, consisting of 23 acres which are located
behind the Municipal Building, extend to the West Road,
and are bisected by the Saddle River. The park's available
facilities include three baseball diamonds, four tennis
courts, a nature trail with an elevated wooden walkway,
a playground (provided by the Recreation Association),
and ample space for picnics and other outdoor activities.
Another attractive park
featuring a pond rests on approximately six acres of
land on West Saddle River Road opposite "High
Ridge."
Saddle River schools - Wandell Elementary School (public)
and Saddle River
Country Day School (private) - enjoy widespread support
from residents. Because the district is small, it is
difficult for anyone to slip through the cracks. Students
begin their education at Wandell Elementary. The Eric
S. Smith School in Ramsey serves as the middle school
for Saddle River students. High School students attend
Ramsey High School or Northern Highlands Regional High
School in Allendale.
Information supplied by Choosing a Hometown in North
Jersey. Information deemed to be correct but subject
to errors and omissions.
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