Paul Nathaniel Barman (born October 30, 1974), better known by his stage name MC Paul Barman , is an American rapper and illustrator. Having emerged during the early 2000s, Barman became a definitive voice within the realm of alternative hip hop , noted for his intricate rhyme schemes and humorous narrative style, which he infuses with an array of literary devices. He is particularly recognized for his usage of word games , including acrostics and palindromes , in crafting his rap lyrics. The SymmyS Awards, a competition once organized by The Palindromist , had Barman as a past panel judge. Barman's complex and multilayered approach to songwriting has earned him both acclaim and attention, marking him as a distinctive and influential figure within the alternative hip hop scene.
90-507: Barman is from Ridgewood, New Jersey . He is Jewish. He attended Brown University . MC Paul Barman released his debut EP, It's Very Stimulating , on Wordsound in 2000; it was produced by Prince Paul . His first studio album, Paullelujah! , was released on Coup d'État in 2002; it was produced by Prince Paul , MF DOOM , Mike V, and Phofo . He released his second studio album, Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud , on Househusband in 2009. He has toured with Blackalicious . He has taught
180-496: A hip hop class to high school kids at the Bank Street College of Education . In 2018, he released (((Echo Chamber))) , his first studio album since 2009's Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud , on Mello Music Group . It included productions from MF Doom , Questlove , and Mark Ronson , as well as guest appearances from Open Mike Eagle and Masta Ace . The New York Times called his music "a surreal departure from
270-408: A hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) and the hardiness zone is 7a bordering on 6b. In the 2020 United States census , the population of Ridgewood was reported at 25,979, an increase of 1,121 people since the 2010 Census. Based on data from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey , it was reported that there were 8,300 households in the village. The average number of persons per household
360-671: A movie theater in the Washington Township Shopping Center, with three viewing screens. It closed in 2016 as Bowtie Cinemas, but reopened shortly thereafter as an independent cinema. The Township of Washington has its own TV station, Washington Community Television (WCTV), run entirely by volunteers. The non-profit, community access group is funded by cable franchise fees and provides a 24/7 electronic bulletin board telecast over several cable systems in surrounding towns. WCTV provides live programming and coverage of high school sports, local events and activities on
450-546: A per-capita income of $ 67,560, 31st in the state. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, it had a median household income of $ 162,011, ranked 7th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $ 76,475. Ridgewood was ranked 26th in Money magazine's "Best Places to Live" in 2011. In 1700, Johannes Van Emburgh built
540-557: A professional village manager who has full executive power for all departments. The government consists of five council members, with all positions elected at-large in nonpartisan elections to serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election in even-numbered years on the second Tuesday in November. At a reorganization meeting held in January after newly elected council members take office,
630-435: A shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on an extremely selective and competitive application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district. The Holmstead School serves students of high school age with high intellectual potential who have not succeeded in traditional school settings. Students are placed in the school by referral from their home public school districts, with tuition paid for by
720-992: A staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024 , the county executive is James J. Tedesco III ( D , Paramus ), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026. Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale , 2025), Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson , 2025), Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee , 2026), Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah , 2025), Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield , 2026), Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington , 2024) and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes , 2024). Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale , 2026), Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood , 2024) and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill , 2026). As of March 2011, there were
810-614: A total area of 3.00 square miles (7.8 km ), including 2.95 square miles (7.6 km ) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km ) of water (1.67%). The township is located in the northern portion of Bergen County, which in turn is in the far northeastern corner of New Jersey , 15 miles (24 km) northwest of New York City . It is within the Hackensack River watershed, which comprises Musquapsink Brook , Schlegel Lake, Pascack Brook , Oradell Reservoir , Woodcliff Lake Reservoir , and Lake Tappan . The township borders
900-606: A total of 15,983 registered voters in Ridgewood, of which 4,727 (29.6% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 4,125 (25.8% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 7,118 (44.5% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 13 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the village's 2010 Census population, 64.0% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 92.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide). In
990-558: A total of 6,381 registered voters in the Township of Washington, of which 1,364 (21.4% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 2,412 (37.8% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 2,601 (40.8% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 4 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the township's 2010 Census population, 70.1% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 91.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide). In
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#17327911240461080-399: A turnout of 78.9% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 6,656 votes here (50.7% vs. 51.7% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 6,357 votes (48.4% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 94 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 13,141 ballots cast by the village's 16,325 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.5% (vs. 76.9% in
1170-418: A turnout of 80.4% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 3,207 votes (59.6% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 2,137 votes (39.7% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 27 votes (0.5% vs. 0.7%), among the 5,379 ballots cast by the township's 6,582 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.7% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county). In
1260-470: Is a house with the described seven chimneys, located on Ridgewood Road atop a small hill. George Washington is said to have stayed at the house during the Revolutionary War . Seven Chimneys, the oldest house in the township, is an impressive example of eighteenth-century, regional, domestic architecture and is an important remnant of the community's early settlement period. The house is listed on
1350-445: Is governed by a directly elected County Executive , with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024 ,
1440-728: Is its terminus) and 752 (to Hackensack) routes. Except for the 148 route, all the others stop at NJ Transit's Ridgewood Bus Terminal on Van Neste Square. Short Line offers service along Route 17 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station and down the East Side on Manhattan to 23rd Street . See List of people from Ridgewood, New Jersey . Washington Township, Bergen County, New Jersey Washington Township (officially
1530-413: Is located at 656 Washington Avenue and is home to Rescue 40, Tower Ladder 41, Engine 43, and Engine 44. The Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps was founded in 1957. The station is located at 354 Hudson Avenue and is home to Ambulance 4–6. The Washington Township Police Department was founded in 1934. The station is located at 350 Hudson Avenue in the municipal complex. As of May 2010 ,
1620-498: Is located in the 5th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer ( D , Wyckoff ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
1710-505: Is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a five-member Township Council, all of whom are elected at-large on a partisan basis to four-year terms of office, as part of the November general election. Members of the Township Council are elected to serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election together and
1800-709: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 40th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Kristin Corrado ( R , Totowa ) and in the General Assembly by Al Barlas (R, Cedar Grove ) and Christopher DePhillips (R, Wyckoff ). Bergen County
1890-630: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 69.3% of the vote (2,079 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 29.6% (889 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (31 votes), among the 3,067 ballots cast by the township's 6,527 registered voters (68 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 47.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 2,329 votes (56.7% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,475 votes (35.9% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 200 votes (4.9% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 20 votes (0.5% vs. 0.5%), among
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#17327911240461980-606: The 2016 presidential election , Democrat Hillary Clinton received 8,000 votes (60.4% vs. 54.2% countywide), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 4,576 votes (34.6% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 665 votes (5.0% vs. 4.6%), among the 13,308 ballots cast by the village's 17,892 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.4% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 6,181 votes here (50.5% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 5,852 votes (47.8% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 130 votes (1.1% vs. 0.9%), among
2070-599: The 2016 presidential election , Republican Donald Trump received 3,036 votes (56.1% vs. 41.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Hillary Clinton with 2,184 votes (40.3% vs. 54.2%) and other candidates with 196 votes (3.6% vs. 4.6%), among the 5,484 ballots cast by the township's 7,010 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.2% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 2,883 votes (58.3% vs. 43.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,000 votes (40.5% vs. 54.8%) and other candidates with 33 votes (0.7% vs. 0.9%), among
2160-446: The 2020 United States census , the village's population was 25,979, an increase of 1,021 (+4.1%) from the 2010 census count of 24,958, which in turn reflected an increase of 22 (+0.1%) from 24,936 in the 2000 census . It has been one of the state's highest-income communities. In 2000, its per capita income of $ 51,658 was ranked the 35th-highest in the state. Based on data from the 2006–2010 American Community Survey , it had
2250-519: The 2024–2025 session , the 39th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Holly Schepisi ( R , River Vale ) and in the General Assembly by Robert Auth (R, Old Tappan ) and John V. Azzariti (R, Saddle River ). Bergen County is governed by a directly elected County Executive , with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on
2340-601: The 752 route. Westwood train station can also be easily accessed from the township. Rockland Coaches provides express service from Pascack Road and Washington Avenue via Garden State Parkway Exit 168, with weekday rush-hour service provided to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan , heading to New York in the morning and returning to the township weekday evenings on routes 46, 47 and 49. The Township of Washington has
2430-737: The Bergen County Line . The station features three platforms. The first is for all trains headed south toward Hoboken Terminal . The second is for Bergen County Line trains headed in the same direction, and the third is for Main Line trains headed toward Suffern and Port Jervis . NJ Transit trains on both the Bergen County and the Main Lines go to Hoboken, stopping at Secaucus Junction , for transfers to trains to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan and other destinations served by
2520-830: The National Register of Historic Places : According to the United States Census Bureau , the village had a total area of 5.80 square miles (15.03 km ), including 5.74 square miles (14.87 km ) of land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km ) of water (1.07%). Ridgewood is adjacent to nine municipalities, eight in Bergen County − Fair Lawn , Glen Rock , Ho-Ho-Kus , Midland Park , Wyckoff , Paramus , Waldwick and Washington Township − and Hawthorne in Passaic County . Ridgewood's neighborhoods include: Ridgewood has
2610-867: The New Jersey Department of Education , Ridgewood is a socioeconomic District Factor Group of J , the highest of eight categories. Public school students from the village, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools , which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack , and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus . The district offers programs on
2700-474: The Township of Washington ) is a township in Bergen County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 9,285, an increase of 183 (+2.0%) of the 2010 census count of 9,102, reflecting an increase of 164 (+1.8%) from the 8,938 counted in the 2000 census . The Lenape Native Americans first inhabited the township and many names throughout
2790-570: The 10 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census there were 8,938 people, 3,219 households, and 2,687 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,071.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,185.8/km ). There were 3,245 housing units at an average density of 1,115.0 units per square mile (430.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 92.07% White , 0.98% African American , 0.04% Native American , 5.57% Asian , 0.44% from other races , and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.35% of
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2880-434: The 12,232 ballots cast by the village's 17,124 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.4% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 7,387 votes here (55.5% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 5,743 votes (43.2% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 80 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 13,306 ballots cast by the village's 16,867 registered voters, for
2970-472: The 173-mile (278 km) Garden State Parkway split the township in two. The Parkway created two access routes with Exit 166 on the southern border closest to Paramus and Exit 168 on Washington Avenue. The northernmost toll plaza was built off of East Glen. During the decade after the Parkway was completed, the township dramatically increased in population. Efforts to gain a ZIP Code for the township back to
3060-804: The 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 2,796 students and 256.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Berkeley Avenue Elementary School with 289 students in grades K–5, Brookside Elementary School with 398 students in grades K–5, Jessie F. George Elementary School with 274 students in grades K–5, Washington Elementary School with 316 students in grades K–5, Westwood Regional Middle School with 640 students in grades 6–8 and Westwood Regional High School with 843 students in grades 9–12. Public school students from
3150-552: The 22 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census there were 24,936 people, 8,603 households, and 6,779 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,308.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,663.7/km ). There were 8,802 housing units at an average density of 1,521.0 per square mile (587.3/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 87.82% White , 1.64% African American , 0.04% Native American , 8.67% Asian , 0.59% from other races , and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.78% of
3240-426: The 26 boroughs created that year in the county. Hillsdale Township (now a borough) was created on March 25, 1898. Etna Borough, which ultimately became Emerson , was formed on April 8, 1903. River Vale (part) was the last to leave when it was created on April 30, 1906. The departures have taken the township from over 30 square miles (78 km ) to its current 3-square-mile (7.8 km ) size. Seven Chimneys
3330-522: The 4,110 ballots cast by the township's 6,623 registered voters, yielding a 62.1% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county). Public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the Westwood Regional School District , a comprehensive regional school district serving students from both the Township of Washington and Westwood Borough . The district is the county's only regional district serving grades K–12. As of
3420-427: The 4,941 ballots cast by the township's 6,619 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.6% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 3,146 votes (58.1% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,159 votes (39.8% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 42 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,418 ballots cast by the township's 6,735 registered voters, for
3510-424: The 8,582 ballots cast by the village's 16,509 registered voters, yielding a 52.0% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county). The Ridgewood Public Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of 10 schools, had an enrollment of 5,613 students and 432.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.0:1. Schools in
3600-608: The Bergen County YJCC, offering fitness programs, indoor swimming and a variety of classes for all denominations. The town also has a privately owned Racquet and Health Club. Schlegel Lake, once referred to as Schlegel's Pond and commonly referred to as Washington Lake, is a 28-acre (110,000 m ) artificial body of water privately owned and managed by the Washington Lake Association (WLA) since 1947, whose members have exclusive rights to use of
3690-539: The Bergen County municipalities of Emerson , Hillsdale , Ho-Ho-Kus , Paramus , Ridgewood , Saddle River and Westwood . Located within the Pascack Valley of north-central Bergen County, elevations rise gradually in an east to west/south to north trajectory, and range anywhere from 50 feet (15 m) or less in the wooded swamplands behind Westwood Regional High School to approximately 360 feet (110 m) just west of Van Emburgh Avenue. Three hills are in
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3780-553: The November general election. The supporters of the initiative argued that the shift would "save money, improve turnout and improve security at schools where elections are held". The village council challenged the results of the referendum, but the village lost in Superior Court and had the ruling affirmed on appeal in March 2021, with the judge ruling that the village clerk had acted "improperly and unlawfully" in seeking to block
3870-750: The State Register and National Register of Historic Places . Notable visitors include Theodore Roosevelt. The house was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. On November 3, 1968, the Bergen County Historical Society placed a historic-site marker on the property and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. During the mid-1950s, the completion of
3960-462: The Township with exits 166 (south) and 168 (north). The Parkway's final tool booth, the Pascack toll, is located in the township. County Route 502 also travels through the township. Route 17 is accessible nearby. NJ Transit bus route 165 serves nearby Westwood with access to and from the Township of Washington to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and local service on
4050-486: The Washington Elementary School, it also includes a recreation building with concession stand and a covered picnic pavilion. Other fields include Sherry Field which is close to the border of Westwood and township and offers a baseball field with two playing areas. The other field is Gardener Field which is a baseball field and also a playground. Both of these fields include a concession stand. As
4140-402: The average family size was 3.07. In the township, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males. The median income for a household in
4230-401: The average family size was 3.30. In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median income for a household in
4320-408: The center of the township on Pascack Road. The privately held Washington Town Center is the township's single largest taxpayer. Through a quirk in the town's tax code, the not-for-profit Washington Township Recreation Club remains the township's second-largest taxpayer. The Township of Washington offers various sports activities—baseball, softball, football, cheerleading, and soccer—which are played at
4410-550: The council chooses a mayor and deputy mayor from among its members for two-year terms, with the mayor presiding over council meetings, but without any executive authority. The village council appoints a village manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the village, to handle personnel, citizen inquiries and complaints, and to handle the administrative duties of the village. The village council passes local laws, makes appointments to various boards and committees, and awards various contracts for purchases of goods and services used by
4500-720: The county executive is James J. Tedesco III ( D , Paramus ), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026. Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale , 2025), Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson , 2025), Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee , 2026), Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah , 2025), Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield , 2026), Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington , 2024) and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes , 2024). Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale , 2026), Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood , 2024) and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill , 2026). As of March 2011, there were
4590-648: The densest overnight and morning fog in the area. The 2010 United States census counted 9,102 people, 3,261 households, and 2,632 families in the township. The population density was 3,128.8 people per square mile (1,208.0 people/km ). There were 3,341 housing units at an average density of 1,148.5 units per square mile (443.4 units/km ). The racial makeup was 90.50% (8,237) White , 1.08% (98) Black or African American , 0.01% (1) Native American , 6.47% (589) Asian , 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander , 0.62% (56) from other races , and 1.31% (119) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.44% (495) of
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#17327911240464680-915: The district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Glen School with 60 students in PreK and Private Day Care Center, Henrietta Hawes Elementary School with 593 students in grades K-5, Orchard Elementary School with 299 students in grades K-5, Ridge Elementary School with 443 students in grades K-5, Irwin B. Somerville Elementary School with 383 students in grades K-5, Ira W. Travell Elementary School with 377 students in grades K-5, Willard Elementary School with 461 students in grades K-5, Benjamin Franklin Middle School with 698 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School with 666 students in grades 6-8 and Ridgewood High School with 1,775 students in grades 9-12. The district's high school
4770-665: The first home in Ridgewood, having purchased a 250 acres (100 ha) property in 1698. The Village of Ridgewood was created on November 20, 1894, with the same boundaries as Ridgewood Township , also in Bergen County. The Village became the municipal government while the Township remained a school district. In 1902, the village added portions of Orvil Township , which were returned to Orvil Township in 1915. In 1925, Ridgewood Village acquired area from Franklin Township (remainder now dissolved as Wyckoff ). On February 9, 1971, Ridgewood acquired area from Washington Township . On May 28, 1974, it acquired area from Ho-Ho-Kus . The name of
4860-588: The first president. It is one of five municipalities in the state of New Jersey with the name " Washington Township ". Another municipality, Washington Borough , is completely surrounded by Washington Township, Warren County . Growth in the area exploded after the Civil War with the completion of the New Jersey and New York Railway through the Pascack Valley , as communities were established near
4950-482: The general area were passed down from the Lenape. Pascack and Kinderkamack are just two of these names. However, after Dutch and other European settlers began arriving in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lenape population was decimated. It is estimated that by 1750, 90% of the Lenape population in and around present-day New Jersey was killed by European settlement through war and European diseases. Washington Township
5040-467: The mid-1970s, when efforts were made to have the unused 07676 code allocated to the Township of Washington. Previously, the township had been served by the Westwood post office as ZIP Code 07675, which also served Old Tappan , River Vale and Woodcliff Lake . ZIP Code 07676 for Township of Washington was established effective July 2000. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had
5130-553: The municipality, 13.77 miles (22.16 km) by Bergen County, and 1.14 miles (1.83 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Major roads that pass through Ridgewood include New Jersey Route 17 , Franklin Turnpike, County Route 84 (commonly known as East and West Ridgewood Avenue) and County Route 507 (Maple Avenue). The Ridgewood train station is served by the NJ Transit Main Line as well as
5220-504: The numerous parks and fields throughout the town. Clark Field includes a little league baseball field with two large dugouts and electronic scoreboard, a basketball court, a playground, sandbox, and a concession stand. The playground has many slides, monkey bars, games, gliders, fire poles, regular swings, baby swings, and a tire swing. Memorial Field is in the major recreation site in the township and provides facilities for multiple uses: baseball, softball, soccer and youth football. Adjacent to
5310-519: The other two seats (along with the mayor) up for election two years later in odd-numbered years. As of 2023 , the Mayor of the Township of Washington is Republican Peter Calamari, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. Members of the Township Council are Council President Desserie Morgan (R, 2023), Council Vice President Steven Cascio (R, 2023), Stacey Feeney (R, 2023), Tom Sears (R, 2025) and Daisy Velez (R, 2025). The Township of Washington
5400-642: The pond and surrounding property. WLA members may enjoy fishing, boating, picnicking, nature observation and other outdoor activities. The Township of Washington is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government (Plan E), implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1970. The township
5490-432: The population were under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
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#17327911240465580-432: The population were under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
5670-409: The population. There were 3,219 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and
5760-409: The population. There were 8,603 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and
5850-418: The population. Of the 3,261 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18; 71.0% were married couples living together; 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 19.3% were non-families. Of all households, 16.9% were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15. 22.9% of
5940-417: The population. Of the 8,456 households, 45.4% had children under the age of 18; 69.1% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 20.1% were non-families. Of all households, 17.4% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.34. 30.7% of
6030-631: The railroad's stations. Orvil Township was created on January 1, 1886, from the western portion of The Township of Washington and the southern portion of Hohokus Township . The Borough Act resulted in a flurry of new boroughs created from portions of the township in 1894 as the " Boroughitis " phenomenon swept through the Township of Washington, with Westwood (May 8, 1894), Park Ridge (May 14, 1894), Eastwood (part; created June 6, 1894, borough lasted until 1896), Montvale (part; created August 31, 1894) and Woodcliff (part; created August 31, 1894, name changed to Woodcliff Lake in 1910) formed among
6120-504: The rap norm". His music has been influenced by Boogie Down Productions , Jungle Brothers , Wu-Tang Clan , MC Lyte , and De La Soul . Studio albums Collaborative albums Mixtapes EPs Singles Guest appearances Ridgewood, New Jersey Ridgewood is village in Bergen County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Ridgewood is a suburban bedroom community of New York City , located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan . As of
6210-451: The referendum. Ridgewood is one of only four municipalities in New Jersey with the village type of government, joining Loch Arbour , Ridgefield Park and South Orange . Ridgewood is located in the 5th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 40th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer ( D , Wyckoff ). New Jersey
6300-486: The region is The Record which is also published by North Jersey Media Group . The company's website, NorthJersey.com, has a Ridgewood town page that includes local coverage from all three of these papers. Patch Media provides Ridgewood with its own daily news website, which offers news, events, announcements and Local Voices. As of May 2010 , the village had a total of 94.70 miles (152.40 km) of roadways, of which 79.79 miles (128.41 km) were maintained by
6390-669: The school district. Preschools in Ridgewood include Bethlehem Early Learning Center, West Side Presbyterian, First Presbyterian School, the Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, and the Montessori Learning Center The village of Ridgewood is served by two weekly community newspapers, The Ridgewood News and the Ridgewood Suburban News , both of which are published by North Jersey Media Group. The daily newspaper for
6480-517: The seat expiring in December 2024, which was left temporarily vacant. In the November 2021 general election, Paul Vagianos was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In the November 2020 general election, voters approved by a 59%-41% margin a referendum that would move school and municipal elections (which had been held in April and May respectively) so that they were included as part of
6570-540: The station. Parking is limited near the Ridgewood train station. Taxicabs are available at the train station; the taxi building is on the northbound platform. NJ Transit buses in Ridgewood include the 148 , 163 and 164 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan , the 175 to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station , and local service offered on the 722 (to Paramus Park and Paterson), 746 (to Paterson, as Ridgewood
6660-573: The student's home school district. Immaculate Heart Academy is a parochial, college preparatory, all-girls Catholic high school located on Van Emburgh Avenue, operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark . The school was founded in 1960 as the first all-girls school operated by the Newark Archdiocese. The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1934. The station
6750-669: The township does not provide for any recreational pool service, the Washington Township Recreation Club (WTRC) fills this void. Membership at the Washington Township Recreation Club, more commonly known as the 'swim club' or 'pool', is not limited to township residents and is open to any individual or family who wishes to join. In addition to the Olympic sized outdoor pool, the WTRC also offers a game room and picnic area. Additional recreational facilities include
6840-542: The township had a total of 43.48 miles (69.97 km) of roadways, of which 34.76 miles (55.94 km) were maintained by the municipality, 6.90 miles (11.10 km) by Bergen County and 1.82 miles (2.93 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Located within the New York metropolitan area 's arterial network, the township is easily accessible by car. The Garden State Parkway serves
6930-401: The township was $ 83,694, and the median income for a family was $ 88,017. Males had a median income of $ 67,090 versus $ 41,699 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 39,248. About 1.5% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. Washington Town Center is a shopping mall located in
7020-484: The township, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools , which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack , and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Bergen Tech campus in Paramus . The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by
7110-428: The township: at the border of Westwood, west of Pascack Road, and another located west of Van Emburgh Avenue. Being higher in elevation, it is slightly cooler and less prone to flooding than the rest of the valley and other parts of northwestern Bergen County. The southern end of the township bordering Emerson and Paramus is wooded wetlands at the convergence of Musquapsink Brook and three cemeteries, and has consistently
7200-417: The village derives from the characteristics of its terrain. In 2014, former Ridgewood Public Works Inspector Thomas Rica was convicted of stealing over $ 460,000 in coins collected from the village's parking meters. Rica was ordered to pay the entire amount back to the village and was permanently barred from seeking public employment in the state of New Jersey. Ridgewood is home to the following locations on
7290-476: The village was $ 104,286, and the median income for a family was $ 121,848. Males had a median income of $ 90,422 versus $ 50,248 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 51,658. 3.0% of the population and 1.8% of families were below the poverty line , including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. The indie rock band Real Estate was described by The Record as "Ridgewood's best-known musical export". Rock band Senses Fail
7380-668: The village. They also review, amend, and adopt the annual budget for the Village prepared by the Village Manager and Chief Financial Officer. As of 2024 , members of the Ridgewood Village Council are Mayor Paul Vagianos (term on council ends December 31, 2026; term as mayor ends 2024), Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron (2024), Lorraine Reynolds (2024), Evan Weitz (2026) and Siobhan Winograd (2026). In August 2021, councilmember Bernadette Walsh resigned from
7470-662: The whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 62.9% of the vote (4,259 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.2% (2,453 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (59 votes), among the 6,864 ballots cast by the village's 16,103 registered voters (93 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 4,192 votes here (48.8% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 3,885 votes (45.3% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 423 votes (4.9% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 44 votes (0.5% vs. 0.5%), among
7560-489: Was $ 117,394 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 14,960) and the median family income was $ 133,191 (+/− $ 10,285). Males had a median income of $ 91,038 (+/− $ 11,435) versus $ 56,599 (+/− $ 4,609) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 48,415 (+/− $ 4,855). About 1.6% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 0.6% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 27 households in 2010, an increase from
7650-488: Was $ 143,229 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 10,530) and the median family income was $ 172,825 (+/− $ 9,197). Males had a median income of $ 111,510 (+/− $ 12,513) versus $ 77,651 (+/− $ 9,008) for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 67,560 (+/− $ 3,740). About 2.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 38 households in 2010, an increase from
7740-402: Was 3.01. 96.8% of the households owned a computer. 96.5% of the population (age 25+) graduated high school and 76.0% have a bachelor's degree. 78.8% of the population was White, 15.5% were Asian, 7.9% were Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% were Black or African American. The 2010 United States census counted 24,958 people, 8,456 households, and 6,756 families in the village. The population density
7830-434: Was 4,339.0 per square mile (1,675.3/km ). There were 8,743 housing units at an average density of 1,520.0 per square mile (586.9/km ). The racial makeup was 82.21% (20,518) White , 1.59% (398) Black or African American , 0.06% (16) Native American , 12.99% (3,242) Asian , 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander , 1.06% (265) from other races , and 2.06% (515) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.27% (1,316) of
7920-428: Was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 13, 1840, from the territories between the Hackensack River and Saddle River that had been part of Harrington Township . At the time of its creation, the township encompassed an area of 19,525 acres (79.01 km ), more than 30 square miles (78 km ). The township was named for George Washington , one of more than ten communities statewide named for
8010-451: Was founded in Ridgewood in 2002. Park facilities in Ridgewood include: Ridgewood is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under Council-Manager plan B, as implemented on July 1, 1970, by direct petition. The village is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form. The governing body is comprised of five council members who are responsible to hire and oversee
8100-525: Was the 28th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2014 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", using a new ranking methodology. The school had been ranked 28th in the state of 328 schools in 2012, after being ranked 20th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. The school was ranked 606th in U.S. News & World Report national rankings for 2019. According to
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