MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS:
Located in Essex County, Millburn is comprised of a town center and adjoining residential sections, but it also encompasses the area to the north and west widely known as Short Hills.
Millburn's town center boasts a sizable downtown shopping district, augmented by the extensive upscale shopping available at the Mall at Short Hills.
Highlights of the area include the 16 acre Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, as well as the Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the nation's most outstanding nonprofit cultural venues.
A diversity of well kept housing in a variety of price ranges is available.
Population: 17,900
Area:10 Square Miles
Town Hall:973-564-7080
Millburn Public Schools:973-376-3600
LIVINGSTON TOWNSHIP:
Also located in Essex County, Livingston has evolved into a well balanced residential community. Abundant office space and a number of large commercial areas have further encouraged economic growth.
The recently renovated Livingston Mall, not only serves residents, but provides expansive regional shopping facilities to surrounding communities.
Attesting to the town's rich historic significance, the Thomas Force Homestead (circa 1749) is now a public museum.
Population:26,200
Area:14 square miles
Town Hall:973-992-5000
Livingston Public Schools:973-535-8000
SUMMIT:
Located in Union County and serving as a magnet for potential homeowners, Summit Citty offers clean, well kept neighborhoods and fine municipal services. An older but presitgious community, Summit prides itself on its active town center and abundance of cultural, social and recreational opportunities.
Newcomers to Summit City wil discover many beautiful, spacious homes on very generous lots, enhances by the citiy's location on ridge fo the Watchung Mountains. The town center and Short Hills shopping areas are easily accesible to area residents, as well as the direct train into NYC.
Population:21,444
Area:6 square miles
Town Hall:908-273-6400
Summit Public Schools:908-273-3023
CHATHAM BOROUGH & CHATHAM TOWNSHIP
The adjacent municipalities of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township in Morris County are similar in population 8,100 and 9,400 respectively. Considerable smaller in area, the borough offers a quiet "bedroom community" lifestyle with small town flavor, friendly neighborhoods and strong civic pride. It's popular Main Street shopping disctrict is bordered by the expansive, upscale Mall at Short Hills, an area favorite.
The Township affords gracious country living in a suburban setting. Local cultural amenities, the Great Swamp recreational lands, beautifully maintained older homes and scenic neighborhoods add to the area's allure.
Population:17,500
Area:11.6 square miles
Town Hall:973-635-4600
The Chathams Public Schools:973-635-5656
ESSEX FELLS AND ROSELAND:
The Borough of Essex Fells, with just 2,200 residents, is distinguished as the smallest community in Essex County. This quiet residential community fo single family dwellings is almost devoid of commercial development beyond upscale recreational clubs.
The Borough of Roseland supports a population of 5,200 and a thriving economy punctuated by modern office complexes.
Home to some of New Jersey's largest law firms, Roseland boasts a number of major corporations such as The Prudential Insurance Company.
Population:7,400
Area:4.8 square miles
Essex Fells Town Hall:973-226-3400
Essex Fells Public Schools:973-226-0505
Roseland Town Hall:973-226-8080
Roseland Public Schools:973-226-1296
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP:
Located in Union County, steeped in historic significance Springfield Township is a heavily populated but quiet residential community. New Jersey's smallest state park is located here, surrounded by the Presbiterian Church that commemorates the area's ties with the Revolutionary.
Springfield is a popular choice for communters who appreaciate it's good schools, proximity to major thoroughfares and abundance of single family and multy family housing options. In addition to town center, shopping is availble at nearby larger malls.
Population: 14,200
Area:5.2 Square Miles
Town Hall:973-912-2200
Springfield Public Schools:973-376-1025