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communities PARK RIDGE Nestled in the Pascack Valley, Park Ridge is a community with upscale residential areas, as well as a growing downtown district, boasting eateries and family-owned shops. The 2.6-square-mile borough borders the picturesque Woodcliff Lake Reservoir and is home to the 9-acre Mill Pond (also known as Silver Lake), where residents can enjoy fishing and scenic views. The public school system serves student in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and is a top-ranked district. The municipal pool has a 10-foot high tube slide and volleyball court. Landmarks Mill Pond Pascack Historical Society Museum Municipal Pool Wortendyke Barn POOL: KEVIN RILEY; FESTIVAL: CARL SU; GAZEBO: DAVID BERGELAND ESTABLISHED 1894 parkridgeboro.com RAMSEY The Borough of Ramsey boasts a threecentury history as a prosperous community in Bergen County. Mixing one-family homes, condominiums and apartment buildings, the architectural styles are just as varied. Although many of the borough’s original fieldstone structures still exist, they are now interspersed with Colonials, Cape Cods, Victorians and ranches. The downtown district features shops, restaurants and a robust nightlife. Landmarks Finch Park Ramsey Golf and Country Club Old Stone House Ramsey Train Station 70 2017 EDITION | (201) WELCOME GOLF & CONCERT: MARION BROWN; FESTIVAL: RICHARD FORMICOLA ESTABLISHED 1908 ramseynj.com