ESSEX COUNTY
MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS:
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.
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Population: 17,900
Area:10 Square Miles
Town Hall:973-564-7080
Millburn Public Schools:973-376-3600
LIVINGSTON TOWNSHIP
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
WEST ORANGE
Highly residential, West Orange also boasts thriving downtown commercial areas. Recent business expansions outside the downtown sector include shopping center enhancements and Organon, a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
West Orange includes Llewellyn Park, the first private, planned residential community in the nation; and Glenmont, Thomas Edison’s famed estate.
The Essex County Park System provides suck delights as the South Mountain Sports Arena, The Turtle Back Zoo and the South Mountain Reservation.
Population:40,000
Area:12 square miles
Town Hall:973-325-4100
West Orange Public Schools:973-669-5400
SOUTH ORANGE
Primarily residential in character, South Orange provides a variety of quality housing that ranges from modest to Colonials to sprawling Tudor and Victorian mansions.
The thriving downtown commercial area includes unique shops, boutiques and service establishments and popular restaurants and pubs. Plus, train station with direct service to New York City.
South Orange is also home to the well respected Seton Hall University, adding a “university town” flavor.
Bordering on the heavily wooded South Mountain Reservation, this naturally panoramic area encompasses over 60 acres of verdant parklands.
Population:17,000
Area:2.9 square miles
Town Hall:973-378-7715
South Orange/Maplewood Public Schools:973-762-5600
MAPLEWOOD
Maplewood, a quiet, residential heaven, is best recognized for its charming neighborhood ambiance, small town center and well kept older homes. Maplewood is also home to several business districts and light industry.
Steeped into history, the town has many notable landmarks such as The Durand-Hedden House and Garden (circa 1730).
The charming downtown includes unique shops, boutiques and popular restaurants and pubs. Plus, train station with direct service to New York City.
Population: 21,00
Area:4.0 Square Miles
Town Hall:973-762-8120
Maplewood/South Orange Public Schools:973-378-9630-1025
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 for 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
UNION COUNTY
SUMMIT
Located in Union County and serving as a magnet for potential homeowners, Summit City offers clean, well kept neighborhoods and fine municipal services. An older but prestigious community, Summit prides itself on its active town center and abundance of cultural, social and recreational opportunities.
Newcomers to Summit City will discover many beautiful, spacious homes on very generous lots, enhances by the city’s location on ridge for the Watchung Mountains. The town center and Short Hills shopping areas are easily accessible 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
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 Presbyterian Church that commemorates the area's ties with the Revolutionary.
Springfield is a popular choice for commuters who appreciate it's good schools, proximity to major thoroughfares and abundance of single family and multi family housing options. In addition to town center, shopping is available at nearby larger malls.
Population: 14,200
Area:5.2 Square Miles
Town Hall:973-912-2200
Springfield Public Schools:973-376-1025
MORRIS COUNTY
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 district 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
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