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Local Resources in Demarest, New Jersey
Demarest, formed on April 13, 1903 from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township, is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,845. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.1 mi².
Demarest official website
Demarest Public Library website.
History
Demarest, only 2.5 square miles, a small affluent, friendly bedroom community just 8 miles from the G.W.B., nestled around the Tenafly Brook Duck Pond and the 19th century railroad station. It is bordered on the north by Closter, the south by Cresskill, the west by Haworth and the east by Alpine. Most new residents are professionals or business executives who like the small town charm, peaceful atmosphere, fine schools, and the simple commute to NYC.
The borough was named for Ralph S. Demarest, who had represented the area in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate in the mid-19th century.
Parks and Recreation
A part-time recreation director is employed. Facilities include 2 outdoor ice skating rinks and 1 public playground.
Utilities and Services
Water: United Water Company, website
Gas & Electric: P.S.E. & G. website and Rockland Electric website
Health: Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, 350 Engle St., Englewood, NJ 07631 201-894-3000, website
Sanitation: Miele Sanitation website (201) 768-3818. Garbage - curbside pickup twice a week. Mondays - curbside pick up (maximum 2 receptacles). Thursdays - curbside pick up only (maximum of 6 receptacles). 1st/3rd Wednesdays - bottles and cans. 2nd/4th Wednesdays - paper.
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