Newfoundland () is an

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and

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(CDP) covering portions of both West Milford in

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, and Jefferson Township in Morris County, in the

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. It is located along Route 23 and is the mailing address of Green Pond, a private lake in Rockaway Township. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 1,145. Newfoundland was a popular resort destination at the turn of the 20th century. Several resort hotels including Brown's Hotel and

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relied on the railroad to bring guests for the resort season. The

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developed the

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in 1872.

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provided passenger service until the 20th century and still travels through the area carrying freight. The

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independent film ''

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'' was set and filmed largely in Newfoundland, with the train station featured in the film. Newfoundland is also the home of a nationwide

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program called AmpleHarvest.org, which was launched in 2009 to end hunger and food waste by helping millions of gardeners nationwide donate excess food to thousands of local food pantries. The program came out of a local program that started donating food from its community garden to food pantries in Newfoundland and other nearby areas.

Demographics

Newfoundland was first listed as a

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in the 2020 U.S. Census. As of 2020, the population was 1,145.

References

External links

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The West Milford Messenger (local newspaper)

Newfoundland Station web site

Idylease Website
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