New Jersey Estates/Weichert Realtors/ NJ Luxury Real Estate/ New Homes: August 2007

SCOTCH PLAINS NEW JERSEY TOWN & SCHOOL REPORTS

 


    Scotch Plains

The native people living in this area were the Raritans, of the Leni Lenape branch of the Delaware indians. They lived in a large village near what is now Shackamaxon Golf Course and in the Ashbrook golf course area. The land was first claimed by the Dutch in 1609 as a result of Henry Hudson's explorations.

The heartland of Scotch Plains was first owned by a Dutchman, Peter Sonmans, until the English conquest in 1664. Capt. John Baker bought the region from the Indians before 1684 paying one cent for every ten acres. In 1684 and 1685 the village was settled by Scotch immigrants under the leadership of George Scot - thus, the name Scot's Plains.
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1877 (Established 1684)
21,125
9.6 Sq.Mi.
Union
http://www.scotchplainsnj.com/
http://www.visitscotchplains.com/
http://www.unioncountynj.org/
School Report Cards
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High (9-12)
Park Middle (6-8)
Terrill Middle (6-8)
Brunner (K-5)
Coles (K-5)
Evergreen (K-5)
McGinn (K-5)
School 1 (K-5)
SPF School Websites

Demographics
Scotch Plains 07076
Early on Scot's Plains was part of West Fields (later Westfield) which in turn was part of Elizabethtown. At this time people traveled by horseback on Indian trails which were later adorned with wagon wheel tracks from stagecoaches and buggies. These paths became the present main streets: Front Street, Park Avenue, Martine Avenue, Raritan Road and Westfield Road. Scot's Plain, which included what is now Fanwood, grew slowly in population and was a farming community for 200 years.

Today the Township of Scotch Plains retains its small town image. It has been moving forward in providing diversified services and activities to meet the needs of its residents. Surrounding the Borough of Fanwood where there is a Train Station sending commuters and pleasure seekers to New York City, Scotch Plains offers easy accessibility to major State Highways, including Routes 22, 78 and 287, the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike.

Scotch Plains is family oriented featuring many parks for recreation as well as a park area in the Watchung Mountains. One Country Club, two golf courses and an amusement park add to the variety within the community. Many civic organizations are very active in providing assistance to youth and needy causes.
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 29 2007 07:03AM

Four Luxury New Homes Starting in Warren Twp. NJ/ One Available Early 11/07

Custom builder Michael Cuccurullo of CSI Development Co, L.L.C., well renowned for its quality craftsmanship, will build 4 new elegant homes in the heart of Warren. The homes will be built in the new subdivision of Pond View Estates at Warren. All the homes are backed by a heavily wooded Conservation Area.
Known for its many million-dollar-plus homes, the affluent Somerset County community of Warren is a prized place to live, desired for its semi-rural atmosphere and excellent schools. It’s ideally situated just minutes off I-78 (Exit 36) and Route 22 and approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan.

The luxury homes will be priced starting at $979,900 and will feature grand scale dimensions and such high-end features as elegant two story entry foyers, high ceilings, and master bedroom suites with luxury baths, 2 have finished walkout basements. Presently under construction.

Call Pat C of Weichert Realtors at 908.578.0890 (Cell) 908-561-6499 (Office)
Web Site
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More Luxury New Homes
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Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
NJ Estates / Real Estate Group
55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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1 comment • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 26 2007 09:45PM

MENDHAM NEW JERSEY TOWN & SCHOOL INFO

     




    Mendham

The first settlers over 250 years ago were attracted to Mendham Township by the abundance of natural resources. They found water, trees for fuel, and rich deposits of ore. By 1748 the area had iron forges, sawmills, and a gristmill along the North Branch of the Raritan River. Deposits of iron ore, mica, and limestone also attracted many settlers. Limestone was quarried in Ralston, the town's early name, for building material, or burned in one of fifteen kilns to produce lime for fertilizer and mortar.
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1749
4,600
17.8 Sq. Mi.
Morris
mendhamtownship.org
mendhamnj.org
http://www.co.morris.nj.us/
School Report Cards
West Morris Mendham High (9-12)
Mendham Twp Middle (5-8)
Mendham Twp Elem. (K-4)
Mountain View (4-8)
Hilltop School (K-3)
West Morris Mendham High Website

Demographics
Mendham 07945

On the eastern side of Mendham Township, brooks that formed the upper reaches of the Whippany River attracted settlers to the valley called Water Street or Waterville, later known as Brookside. Today Brookside is laced with tailraces, culverts, tunnels, and other conduits, which formed a complex water distribution system that powered gristmills, sawmills, and textile mills. Other industries along "The Street" included a tannery, shoe factory, glassworks, carpet mill, and iron works.

Following the Civil War, Mendham Township's industrial economy declined. Local industries found it difficult to compete with larger urban factories. The railroad, the great engine of 19th century economic prosperity, did not arrive in the Township until 1888. The Rockaway Valley Railroad (called "Rock-A-Bye-Baby" by those familiar with its unsteady ride) carried agricultural goods, coal, mail, and some passengers. The railroad's presence never led to the development typical of the late 19th century suburbanization that so dramatically changed nearby communities such as Morristown and Madison. The railroad operated for only 25 years. The tracks were removed during World War I for salvage.

Though manufacturing declined in Mendham Township, many people still farmed. In fact, farming had been a major activity in the township since its settlement in the early 18th century. Names of prominent farming families are remembered to this day: Pitneys, Lorees, Ledells, and Guerins.

Despite the present-day transformation from a rural farming community to a residential suburb, Mendham Township retains its early character through its carefully preserved homes, farm buildings, and villages. These are living remnants of the township's past. Here people worked where they lived in a natural setting, away from the "dark satanic mills" of the big city, pursuing economic independence - a portrait of Americana.

Today, Mendham Township is a thriving community located in the south central portion of Morris County, approximately 35 miles west of New York City and 28 miles northwest of Newark. Philadelphia is approximately 80 miles to the southwest. Mendham enjoys convenient access via major highways in northern New Jersey, including Routes 24, 287, 80, 202, and 206.
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Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 26 2007 02:06PM

READINGTON NEW JERSEY TOWN & SCHOOL INFO

  


    Readington

Created by Royal Charter of King George II "Readings" Township was formed July 15, 1730. It was the first new township created after Hunterdon became a county. During the early part of the Eighteenth Century Dutch settlers had begun putting this area in the mainstream of development. Many names of the original settlers are still to be found in Readington Township. Their descendants are numerous and some still living on family farms. Growth in Readington was slow and orderly. It was an agrarian society of little villages.
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1730
16,122
47.8 Sq. Mi.
Hunterdon
Readington website
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/index.html
School Report Cards
Readington Middle (5-8)
Holland Brook (3-5)
Three Bridges (K-4)
Whitehouse (K-4)
Demographics
08870 Not Available

Today, Readington Township with an area of 47.8 square miles remains the largest township in the county. Located approximately midway between New York City and Philadelphia it has access to a market area that covers approximately one-quarter of the United States population. Readington is bound by the South Branch of the Raritan River on the South border, Clinton Township on the West border, Tewksbury Township on the North border and Somerset County on the East border.

Readington Township is host to one of Hunterdon's most popular and spectacular events - the annual Balloon Festival at Solberg Airport. Held each year, the festival is the largest of its kind in the East and draws tourists and participants from all over the country.

Since 1960 the township has grown from a population of 6,311 to 10,855 people in 1980. It grew to 13,400 in 1990 and, according to the Hunterdon County Planning Board population projection, by the year 2000, the Township's population will exceed 18,000 people.
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Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
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55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 26 2007 01:58PM

LONG HILL TOWNSHIP NEW JERSEY PLACES OF WORSHIP

LONG HILL TOWNSHIPAll Saints Episcopal Church15 Basking Ridge Rd,
Millington, NJ 07946		(908) 647-0067
First Presbyterian Church158 Central Ave,
Stirling, NJ 07980		(908) 647-1033
Gillette ChapelLackawanna Blvd,
Gillette, NJ 07933		(908) 647-2573
Jehovah's Witnesses10 Norwood Dr,
Gillette, NJ 07933		(908) 647-1197
Meyersville Presbyterian Church223 Hickory Tavern Rd,
Gillette, NJ 07933		(908) 647-0390
Saint Joseph Shrine1050 Long Hill Rd,
Stirling, NJ 07980		(908) 647-0208
Saint Vincent De Paul RC ChurchBebout Ave,
Stirling, NJ 07980		(908) 647-0118

Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
NJ Estates / Real Estate Group
55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 25 2007 08:12PM

CHATHAM NEW JERSEY PLACES OF WORSHIP

Town

Place of Worship

Address

Phone

CHATHAMChurch of Christ382 Fairmount Ave,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-6810
Congregational Beth Hatikvah200 Main Street,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 701-1665
Friends Meeting-Summit Quaker158 Southern Blvd,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-2161
Chatham Township Presbyterian240 Southern Blvd,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-2340
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic6 Robert Dr,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-0070
Long Hill Chapel525 Shunpike Rd,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 377-2255
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church300 Shunpike Rd,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-5889
Saint Patrick's Church41 Oliver St,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-0625
Chatham United Methodist Church460 Main St,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-7740
Ogden Memorial PresbyterianMain Saint & Elmwood Ave,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-5567
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church200 Main St,
Chatham, NJ 07928		(973) 635-8085

Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
NJ Estates / Real Estate Group
55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 25 2007 08:08PM

CRANFORD NEW JERSEY PLACES OF WORSHIP

CRANFORDCalvary Chapel of the Deaf37 South Avenue West,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-5528
Calvary Lutheran Church108 Eastman Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-2418
Calvary Tabernacle69 Myrtle Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 709-9600
Cranford Alliance Church7 Cherry Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-1617
Cranford United Methodist Church201 Lincoln Ave East,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-0936
First Baptist Church of Cranford100 High Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-2760
First Presbyterian Church of Cranford11 Springfield Avenue,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-8440
Grace and Peace Fellowship Church and Portugese Ministries950 Raritan Road,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-8740
Greater Mount Zion Holy Church43 Johnson Avenue,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-0380
Jehovah's Witnesses77 Chestnut Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-3753
Jesus Tabernacle Filipino Full Gospel Ministry37 South Avenue West,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 497-9100
St. Mark's African Methodist Episcopal Church34 High Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-3449
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church40 Alden Street,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-0360
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim338 Walnut Avenue,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-9231
Trinity Episcopal ChurchNorth & Forest Avenues,
Cranford, NJ 07016		(908) 276-4047

Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
NJ Estates / Real Estate Group
55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 25 2007 08:05PM

BERKELEY HEIGHTS NEW JERSEY PLACES OF WORSHIP

BERKELEY HEIGHTSLittle Flower Catholic Church310 Plainfield Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 665-9710
Diamond Hill United Methodist105 Diamond Hill Rd,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 464-1807
Faith Chapel172 Springfield Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 464-5920
Mountain Ridge Bible Chapel763 Mountain Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 464-2678
Union Village United Methodist1130 Mountain Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 647-2120
United Methodist Church96 Ferndale Dr,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 464-9760
Westminster Presbyterian Church725 Mountain Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922		(908) 464-9400
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Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
NJ Estates / Real Estate Group
55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 25 2007 08:03PM

NEW PROVIDENCE NEW JERSEY PLACES OF WORSHIP

NEW PROVIDENCEGreek Orthodox Diocese of NJ1811 Springfield Ave,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 898-0988
United Methodist Church1441 Springfield Ave,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 464-5535
Presbyterian Church1307 Springfield Ave,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 665-0050
Our Lady of Peace Church111 South St,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 464-7600
Saint Lukes Reformed Episcopal260 South St,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 464-1945
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church419 South St,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 464-4875
Faith Lutheran Church524 South St,
New Providence, NJ 07974		(908) 464-5177

Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
NJ Estates / Real Estate Group
55 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 25 2007 08:00PM

SHORT HILLS/ MILBURN NEW JERSEY TOWN & SCHOOL REPORTS

  
  


 Millburn-Short Hills

The township was named "Millburn" in 1857, as a tribute to a local mill built on a stream, with "burn" being the Scottish name for "stream." Shortly after 1870, Stewart Hartshorn, inventor of the roller window shade, decided to make his home here and to enter the real estate business to establish an "ideal community." He purchased and resold much of the "short hills" area and adopted the Indians' name for his community. Today, Short Hills remains an area of Millburn Township.

Millburn is located just west of Newark between the Pasaic River and Newark Bay along Highway 527 in the southwest corner of Essex County. The Township is easy to reach via the NJ Transit midtown direct line, the Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, and it is also convenient to Routes 24 and 78.
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1857
15,250
10.0 Sq. Mi.
Essex
www.twp.millburn.nj.us/
www.co.essex.nj.us/
School Report Cards
Millburn Senior HS (9-12)
Millburn Middle (6-8)
Deerfield (K-5)
Glenwood (K-5)
Hartshorn (K-5)
South Mountain (K-5)
Wyoming (K-5)
Millburn School Websites
Demographics
Millburn 07041, Short Hills 07078

Ranked as having one of the top school systems in the state, Millburn schools have also received national ranking as having one of the most academically challenging high schools in the country.

Millburn offers a wide variety of recreation programs, many fine restaurants, hotels, and a wide variety of cultural facilities, including the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse and the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary.

Millburn Township offers upscale along with quaint small town shopping of a traditional downtown as well as the Mall at Short Hills, a beautiful regional shopping center in which many fine shops and stores are located. The downtown and local shopping areas offer a variety of unique specialty shops, service-based businesses, and professional offices.

The town is comprised of beautiful neighborhoods on tree lined streets which cover the "short hills" of the Watchung Mountains. Millburn is comprised of the historic Wyoming district, and South Mountain and Millburn Center areas. Short Hills contains the sections of Knollwood, Glenwood, Brookhaven, Country Club, Merrywood, Deerfield-Crossroads, Mountaintop, White Oak Ridge, and Old Short Hills Estates.
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Frank J. Festa
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Office: 908-561-5400 Ext. 2116
Direct: 908-561-6499 Cell:908-295-1639
Weichert Realtors     
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0 comments • Frank Festa NJ Estates Real Estate Group • August 20 2007 07:22PM