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communities ESTABLISHED 1894 ridgewoodnj.net With unique charm, architecturally beautiful homes and buildings and one of the state’s top school systems, Ridgewood is quite unlike any other Bergen County town. Once described as the quintessential American town by USA Today, the village is home to a thriving arts scene, a number of club sports, a bustling downtown with boutiques and endless restaurants and plenty of parkland. History lovers should make the trek across Route 17 to see the ZabriskieSchedler House, a 200-year-old Bergen County Dutch frame house, one of the last of its kind still standing. Landmarks Van Neste Square Graydon Park Beech Street School Old Reformed Church Train Station James Rose House GRAYDON: JASON BRAFF; DOWNTOWN: STEVE HOCKSTEIN; POND: MITSU YASUKAWA RIDGEWOOD RIVER EDGE Quite literally situated on the edge of the Hackensack River, River Edge is a small town of more than 11,000, featuring excellent schools and a robust business district. The Kinderkamack Road corridor provides residents with plenty of restaurants and shops to ensure they need not go elsewhere. History buffs will enjoy the various events held at historic New Bridge Landing in the southern end of town, which played a significant role in the American Revolution. Landmarks New Bridge Landing Veteran’s Memorial Park Demarest House Steuben House Campbell-Christie House 72 2017 EDITION | (201) WELCOME PLAQUE & FARM: MARION BROWN; MONUMENT: DANIELLE PARHIZKARAN ESTABLISHED 1899 riveredgenj.org