About the Mountainside, New Jersey Area
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Mountainside New Jersey History and Community Info
In the days before Mountainside became a borough with its own government it was part of the Township of Elizabethtown, which was organized in 1693, covered a wide area, and included the West Fields. The Locust Grove, Branch Mills, and Baltusrol sections of the West Fields, rural communities composed mostly of farmers, later became Mountainside. The Dutch preceded the English in some areas of New Jersey, but the majority of settlers here were English. Descendants of some early pioneers still live in the area.
"Some early eighteenth century houses are still standing in Mountainside but others have given way to modern buildings, both residential and commercial. One of the earliest homes, built by pioneers James and John Badgley in 1738 near where Trailside Museum now stands, became a garage for the Union County Parks Commission. Arson destroyed it in 1984. The Deacon Andrew Hetfield House, built about 1760, was used by the Hetfield family or in-laws until 1936. From then through the early 1980’s it was an antique shop called the Dutch Oven. When developers bought the property in 1984, they planned to demolish the house. Fern Carter Hyde, chairman of the Mountainside’s Historic Preservation Committee, persuaded the Borough Council to save it, and on June 29, 1985, the house was moved to Constitution Plaza near the Mountainside Library. The Hetfield House is now on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
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Borough of Mountainside New Jersey
Mountainside ranked #1 in Union County and #8 in the state on the 2010 “Best Places to Live in New Jersey” list in New Jersey Monthly
1385 U.S. Highway 22 East
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Tel: (908) 232-2400
Fax: (908) 232-6831 |
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City Departments
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| Mountainside Public Schools
Mountainside Public Schools
1497 Woodacres Drive
Mountainside, NJ 07092
908-232-3232
District School Calendar
Curriculum
Board of Education
Mountainside New Jersey School District Facts
The Mountainside education system is governed by a seven member Board of Education, whose offices are located at 1497 Woodacres Drive. Children in Mountainside attend the Beechwood School from pre-K to grade 2, and Deerfield School from grades 3-8. High school students, grades 9-12, attend Governor Livingston High School in nearby Berkeley Heights. Within a short distance from Mountainside, one can find a large sample of some of the finest colleges and universities that the country has to offer.
Mountainside Board of Education
1497 Woodacres Drive
Mountainside, NJ 07092
908-232-3232
(908) 232-1743 fax
Beechwood School
1497 Woodacres Drive
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 301-9104
(908) 301-1249 fax
Deerfield School
Central Avenue and School Drive
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 232-8828
(908) 232-7338 fax
Governor Livingston High School
175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
(908) 464-7508 |
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Transportation
New Jersey Transit
Bus Schedule
New Jersey Traffic Info
New Jersey Motor Vehicles Department
New Jersey Drivers License Info
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Things To Do in Mountainside NJ
Mountainside has many other venues for fun and activities. You can always check these websites for local events and activities. New Jersey.com
American Towns.com
Fun New Jersey.com
Visit Mountainside.com |
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| Mountainside NJ Parks
Mountainside has numerous parks and recreation facilities throughout the Town. Whether you want to play a game of softball, climb on the playground or simply take a leisurely stroll, there's park in Mountainside for you. The Mountainside Memorial Pool Complex is public swim club open to both Mountainside and non-Mountainside residents. The Pool Complex offers a 50 meter 165' x 75' pool, 40' x 60' diving pool, training pool and kiddie pool, concession stand and picnic area.
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Acreage |
Brookside Park,
1255 Hetfield Ave. |
Brookside is a large park that offers a field house, basketball courts, Baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, a playground, roller hocky and wildlife preserve as well as Bocce Ball area. |
Crestwood Wildlife Sanctuary,
Crestwood Road West,
2406 Morse Ave |
Crestwood is offers a field house, basketball courts, Baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, a playground, Bocce Ball area. |
Farley Avenue Park
436 Farley Avenue
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Farley Avenue Park has a field house, basketball courts, Baseball and softball fields, playground and soccer fields. |
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Green Forest Park
554 Westfield Road |
Green Forest Pake has 4 tennis courts, and a field house, and playground. |
Greenside Playground
355 Westfield Rd. -2203 Greenside Pl. |
3/4 acre with a field house and playground |
Haven Park
336 Haven Avenue |
Haven Park boasts 2 acres and has lots of room to run around and basketball courts and playground. |
Jerseyland Park
2377 Richmond St |
Field house, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, playground and picnic areas. |
Kramer Manor Park
1950 Evelyn St. off Martine Ave |
Kramer Manor has 7 tennis courts, field house, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas, wildlife area and playground. |
Memorial Park
2345 Plainfield Avenue |
Field house, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields and playground. |
Southside Ballfield
1910 Raritian Road |
Field house, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields and playground and wildlife preserve. |
Rt. 22
1909 Route 22 |
Baseball and softball fields and wildlife preserve. |
County Vo-Tech
Raritan Road |
Lighted playing fields, baseball and softball and soccer fields. |
Terry Lou Zoo Property
1441 Raritian Road |
Wildlife Preserve. |
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Properties in which we have Shared Service Agreements |
Union Catholic
1600 Martine Ave |
Baseball, Softball, and soccer fields. |
Park Middle School
580 Park Ave |
Baseball, Softball, and soccer fields. | |
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Mountainside Parks and Recreation
The Recreation Department sponsors a variety of youth, adult and family activities throughout the year. Young and mature alike can participate in a sporting activity or by showing creativity in an arts and crafts activity. Special events are held throughout the year. The Recreation Department sponsors a variety of events including the Mountainside Road Race & Fun Run, Family Fun Night, Daddy-Daughter Dance, ski Trips, bowling nights and much more.
Mountainside Recreation Department Calendar of Events
Mountainside Senior Citizens Services
Mountainside Recreation Department Program Guide
Community Pool Community Pass - Register for Community Events here.
Events & Programs
- Programs for Children
- Programs for Adults
- Community Pool
- Fitness Trail
- Tennis Facilities and Programs
- Community Room
The Mountainside NJ Recreation Department offers programs throughout the year. Programs offered include, but are not limited to: arts and crafts, music, Community Concert Band, fitness classes, science, karate, golf, tennis, cultural arts, computers, bowling, trips, discount lift-tickets, teen programs, teen swims, discount amusement park tickets, sports programs, summer camps, summer playground program, holiday concert, summer concert series, and special events. Check with the Recreation Office for new programs and session dates.
Parks & Rec Summer Camps: All camps are open on a first come first serve basis to Mountainside NJ residents. Some of the camps offered include: Baseball, Basketball, Computers, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Karate, Roller Hockey, Volleyball, Multi-Sports, Soccer, Tennis, & Wrestling. Download a listing of Mountainside NJ Summer Camps Here. |
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Mountainside Area Golf Courses
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Miscellaneous Mountainside Links
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Mountainside Houses of Worship – Mountainside, NJ
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Mountainside New Jersey Utility Services
A variety of companies and utilities provide a wide range of services for residents and businesses in the Town of Mountainside.
Elizabethtown Gas Co. – 24-hour emergency service
(908) 289-6400
Toll Free 800-492 4009 (gas leaks only)
New Jersey American Water
1-800-652-6987
PSE&G Electric Service
PSE&G offers electric service to residents and businesses in the Town of Mountainside. For more than 100 years, PSE&G has served more than 3.7 million customers each day covering nearly three quarters of all the people who live and work in New Jersey. PSE&G Solar 4 All Program
Information about PSE&G program to double its solar capacity. Under the program, PSE&G will own and operate 80 megawatts of solar power, to be installed by the end of 2013.
Trash Collection
Midco Residential Services
(908) 561-8380
P&P Disposal
(908) 322-2667
Mountainside Leaf Pick Up
Leaf, brush, and gum ball pick up begins Monday, April 26. Residents may place these items at the curb no sooner than Friday, April 16.
Recycling
Mountainside recycles a higher percentage of solid waste than most other communities.
Verizon
Verizon offers internet, telephone and television service to residents and businesses in the Town of Mountainside.
Telephone
DPI Teleconnect offers local home phone, long distance, Internet, cellular and energy products all in one place, and all at Pay As You Go convenience.
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Union County Web Site
This is the official web site of the County of Union New Jersey. Site includes news, calendar of events, parks, telephone directory
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RESTAURANT
Spanish Tavern
1239 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 232-2171
Daimatsu Japanese Restaurant
860 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 935-0020
Arirang Hibachi Steak House
1230 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 518-9733
Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
1443 U.S. 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 232-5619
Mosaico Restaurant
1072 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 233-3553
Raagini
1085 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 789-9777
Charlie Brown's Corporation
1450 US Highway 22 # 4, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 518-1800
Chrones Pizza
896 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 233-9922
Restaurant 89
899 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
Mountainside Delicatessen
895 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 233-3092
Echo Queen Restaurant Diner
1079 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 233-1098
AMC Loews Theatres - Mountainside 10
1021 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ
(888) 262-4386
Cafe Wells Llc
1005 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 233-7003
L'Affaire Fine Catering
1099 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 232-4454 |
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GROCERY STORES
7-Eleven
921 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 654-8945
DC Sales Co
191 Mill Lane, Mountainside, NJ
(212) 964-4940
Global Market Concepts
225 Pembrook Road, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 654-6016
Culinary Specialty Produce Inc - more info » 1190 US Highway 22, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 789-4700
Ret Groceries
1231 Beech Avenue, Mountainside, NJ (908) 654-5253
Michel Mercier Products Inc
925 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ
(908) 654-6578 |
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