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EAST RUTHERFORD ESTABLISHED 1894 eastrutherfordnj.net This town rests along the Passaic River and the Meadowlands. Development of new residential units continues as East Rutherford’s population expands, but it still remains an area for commercial businesses and is home to the ultimate entertainment complex in New Jersey. Landmarks MetLife Stadium Meadowlands Racetrack MEADOWLANDS FAIR: CHRIS PEDOTA/THE RECORD; FOOTBALL: DANIELLE PARHIZKARAN; MONUMENT: CARMINE GALASSO/THE RECORD communities Once known for the factories and industry that lined its waterfront, Edgewater now offers a slew of luxury living, shopping and dining options that regularly attract out-oftowners to a growing community of almost 12,000 residents. The borough offers easy access to Manhattan with its own ferry landing and a short commute to the George Washington Bridge. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities and activities provided by the town, including a popular Community Center, summer volleyball, music and outdoor movie screenings at the Edgewater Marina, and an arts and music festival. Landmarks Veterans Field Edgewater Marina Park & Ferry Landing Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 52 2017 EDITION | (201) WELCOME SKYLINE: STEPHEN GAREY; ARTS FESTIVAL: BERNADETTE MARCINIAK; WALKING: CARL SU; FERRY: DANIELLE P. RICHARDS/THE RECORD EDGEWATER ESTABLISHED 1894 edgewaternj.org