borough
A borough is an administrative division in various English language, English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
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in
Bergen County
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of
New Jersey
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. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,741, an increase of 77 (+1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 4,664, which in turn reflected a decrease of 76 (−1.6%) from the 4,740 counted in the 2000 census.
Harrington Park was formed on March 29, 1904, from portions of Harrington Township and Washington Township, and parts of the borough of Closter.Snyder, John P ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 79. Accessed May 28, 2024.
The name Harrington Park was based on the larger Harrington Township from which it was in part derived, which in turn was based on the Harring family, early settlers to the region.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the borough had a total area of 2.06 square miles (5.34 km2), including 1.85 square miles (4.78 km2) of land and 0.22 square miles (0.56 km2) of water (10.53%).US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990
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The 2010 United States census counted 4,664 people, 1,592 households, and 1,328 families in the borough. The
population density
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was . There were 1,624 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 79.76% (3,720)
White
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Pacific Islander
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, 0.51% (24) from other races, and 1.39% (65) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.49% (163) of the population.
Korean American
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s accounted for 13.0% of the population.
Of the 1,592 households, 41.8% had children under the age of 18; 73.9% were married couples living together; 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 16.6% were non-families. Of all households, 14.6% were made up of individuals and 8.7% 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 3.26.
Same-sex couples
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headed 34 households in 2010, an increase more than five-fold from the six counted in 2000.
28.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.6 males.
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010
American Community Survey
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median household income
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was $115,875 (with a margin of error of +/− $28,119) and the median family income was $132,108 (+/− $18,521). Males had a median income of $95,119 (+/− $12,806) versus $49,656 (+/− $16,730) for females. The
per capita income
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for the borough was $49,159 (+/− $5,612). About none of families and 1.0% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including none of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.
2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 4,740 people, 1,563 households, and 1,344 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 1,583 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 83.52%
White
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, 0.68%
African American
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Hispanic
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United States Census Bureau
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United States Census Bureau
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. Accessed August 16, 2012.
There were 1,563 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were
married couples
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living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $100,302, and the median income for a family was $124,376. Males had a median income of $71,776 versus $42,833 for females. The
per capita income
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In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the borough was $39,017. About 1.8% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Harrington Park is governed under the
borough
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form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected
at-large
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on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',
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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 165. The borough form of government used by Harrington Park is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can
veto
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ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.
, the position as
mayor
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of Harrington Park is vacant, following the death of
Independent
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Paul A. Hoelscher, whose term of office was set to expire December 31, 2027. Members of the Harrington Park Borough Council are Council President Diane G. Walker (I, 2025), William Blackinton (I, 2024), Joon L. Chung (I, 2026), Gregory J. Evanella (I, 2025), Allan S. Napolitano (I, 2026) and Jorden "Nick" Pedersen (I, 2024).Mayor and Council Borough of Harrington Park. Accessed June 4, 2024. "Harrington Park is governed by a Mayor and six (6) Council members elected for terms of four and three years, respectively."''2024 County and Municipal Directory''
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. Accessed October 30, 2019.
Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 3,243 registered voters in Harrington Park, of which 813 (25.1% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 813 (25.1% vs. 21.1%) were registered as
Republicans
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Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 7, 2013. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 69.5% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 96.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).
In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat
Hillary Clinton
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received 1,382 votes (51.7% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican
Donald Trump
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with 1,147 votes (42.9% vs. 41.6%) and other candidates with 76 votes (2.8% vs. 3.0%), among the 2,673 ballots cast by the borough's 3,510 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.2% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the
2012 presidential election
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, Republican
Mitt Romney
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received 1,340 votes (51.2% vs. 43.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat
Barack Obama
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with 1,218 votes (46.5% vs. 54.8%) and other candidates with 32 votes (1.2% vs. 0.9%), among the 2,618 ballots cast by the borough's 3,447 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.0% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican
John McCain
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received 1,371 votes (49.7% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,355 votes (49.1% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 14 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 2,761 ballots cast by the borough's 3,413 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.9% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).2008 General Election Results for Harrington Park , ''
The Record
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George W. Bush
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received 1,445 votes (52.8% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat
John Kerry
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with 1,263 votes (46.2% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 22 votes (0.8% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,735 ballots cast by the borough's 3,324 registered voters, for a turnout of 82.3% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican
Chris Christie
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received 63.6% of the vote (1,019 cast), ahead of Democrat
Barbara Buono
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with 34.9% (559 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (23 votes), among the 1,655 ballots cast by the borough's 3,307 registered voters (54 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 50.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 994 votes (51.2% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat
Jon Corzine
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with 815 votes (42.0% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 90 votes (4.6% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 13 votes (0.7% vs. 0.5%), among the 1,941 ballots cast by the borough's 3,338 registered voters, yielding a 58.1% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).
Education
The
Harrington Park School District
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As of the 2022–23 school year, ...
serves public school students in
pre-kindergarten
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through eighth grade at Harrington Park School. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 645 students and 58.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a
student–teacher ratio
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National Center for Education Statistics
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. Accessed February 1, 2024.
Students in public school for
ninth
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through
twelfth grade
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sending/receiving relationship
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Haworth
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. As of the 2022–23 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,002 students and 106.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a
student–teacher ratio
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of 9.4:1.
Public school students from the borough, 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
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in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or 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 the student's home school district.
Transportation
Roads and highways
, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality and by Bergen County.
The most significant roads serving Harrington Park are County Route 502 and County Route 505.
Public transportation
NJ Transit
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bus route 167 serves Harrington Park, providing service to and from the
Port Authority Bus Terminal
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in
Midtown Manhattan
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.
Rockland Coaches 20/20T routes provide service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Harrington Park include:
*
Craig Beardsley
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(born 1961), record-setting swimmer
*
Cory Booker
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after his election victory in October 2013
* Gregory Jacobs (born 1968), film director, producer and screenwriter, who has frequently collaborated with several film directors, most notably
Steven Soderbergh
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* Greta Kiernan (1933–2023), politician who served in the
New Jersey General Assembly
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Tony Award
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-winning
Broadway
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actress
*
Jimmy Lydon
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Early life
Lydon was born in Harrington Park, New Jersey on May 3 ...
(1923–2022), movie and television actor
* Justin Minaya (born 1999), current professional basketball player in the NBA
*
Omar Minaya
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(born 1958), former
General Manager
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for the
New York Mets
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* Jennifer Moore (1988–2006), high school student murdered in July 2006 after a night of clubbing in New York City
* Esmeralda Negron (born 1983), professional soccer player who played for the
New Jersey Wildcats
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* James O'Brien (born 1969) author, screenwriter and film director
* Dan Pasqua (born 1961), baseball player for the
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* Jon Rudnitsky (born 1989), comedian and cast member on ''
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Angela Santomero
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(born 1968),
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executive and co-creator of ''
Blue's Clues
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1960
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,
1964
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and
1968 Summer Olympics
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and was the 1964 U.S. National Champion
*
Jean-Claude Suares
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(1942–2013), illustrator who was the first Op-ed page art director at ''
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Baltusrol Golf Club
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,
Aronimink Golf Club
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,
Winged Foot Golf Club
Winged Foot Golf Club is a private golf club in the Northeastern United States, located in Mamaroneck, New York, a suburb northeast of New York City. The club was founded in 1921, by a group largely made up of members of The New York Athleti ...
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of ...
'', June 27, 1990. Accessed June 4, 2012. "Tillinghast's genius was in the contouring of greens to make holes difficult without abundant length, narrow fairways, or hazards. He had a special fondness for Ridgewood, perhaps because he lived in nearby Harrington Park. He pronounced it his greatest work."
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on education in the United States. Established under , it operates within the Institute of Education S ...