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Oradell, New Jersey Oradell is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. At the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 8,047. The borough's territory includes a dam on the Hackensack River that forms the Oradell Reservoir. Oradell is an affluent suburb of New York City, located approximately 15 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan.Oradell was originally formed on March 8, 1894, as the Borough of Delford, from portions of Harrington Township, Midland Township and Palisades Township, at the height of the Boroughitis phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County. The name Delford was a portmanteau created from the names of two communities within the new borough: Oradell and New Milford. On November 12, 1920, the borough's name was officially changed to 'Oradell', based on the results of a referendum held ten days earlier.New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Oradell as the 68th best place to live in New Jersey in its 2010 rankings of the 'Top Towns' in the state. This ranking also makes the borough the seventh best place to live in Bergen County. Geography Oradell is located at 40°57′11″N 74°02′02″W / 40.953126°N 74.033799°W / 40.953126; -74.033799 (40.953126, -74.033799).According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.6 km2), of which, 2.4 square miles (6.3 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) of it (5.10%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 8,047 people, 2,789 households and 2,300 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,319.0 per square mile (1,283.9/km2). There were 2,833 housing units at an average density of 1,168.5/sq mi (452.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 90.07% White, 0.48% African American, 0.04% Native American, 8.09% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population.3.1% of Oradell's residents identified themselves as being of Armenian-American ancestry. This was the 11th highest percentage of Armenian American people in any place in the United States with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry.There were 2,789 households of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.17.Age distribution was 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.The median household income was $91,014 and the median family income was $102,842. Males had a median income of $76,683 versus $42,318 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $39,520. About 1.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over. The population level from the maximum in the 1970s to 2009 has decreased 12% which reflects individuals emigrating from Oradell. As the population decreases the remaining individuals bear a greater tax burden.[citation needed][original research?] Local government Oradell is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.The Mayor of Oradell is Dianne Camelo Didio (D). Members of the Borough Council are Council President Andrew S. Rudman (D, 2010), Donna Risse Alonso (R, 2012), James Koth (R, 2012), Michael Harte(D, 2011), Joseph L. Murray, Jr. (R, 2008) and Robert A. Pizzuto (D, 2010).In elections held on November 6, 2007, voters elected the position of mayor and two seats on the borough council, with more than 48% of registered voters casting ballots. Democratic Councilwoman Dianne C. Didio (1,478 votes) was elected as mayor, unseating the Republican incumbent Fredrick T. LaMonica (1,220). Democratic incumbents Robert A. Pizzuto (1,405) and Andrew S. Rudman (1,431) were both re-elected to second terms on the borough council, defeating Republicans Mary Lang (1,296) and Paul A. Young (1,240). This vote leaves the 2008 council split 3–3 with Republicans and Democrats, with the Democratic mayor breaking the tie. By a better than 5–4 margin, voters rejected creation of a tax of one cent per $100 in assessed value to be used for a Municipal Open Space Fund.On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters filled two three-year seats on the Borough Council, with Republicans taking both seats. The council was split with three Republicans and three Democrats, in a community in which registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by a more than 2–1 margin. Newcomer Donna Risse Alonso (1,710 votes) and incumbent Raymond T. Eckel (1,666) both won seats on the 2007 council, edging Democrats Karen K. Shinevar (1,633) and Michael P. Harte (1,565). Federal, state and county representation Oradell is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 39th Legislative District.New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).The 39th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Gerald Cardinale (R, Demarest) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Bob Schroeder (R, Washington Township) and Charlotte Vandervalk (R, Hillsdale). The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham). The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). The executive, along with the seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. As of 2010[update], Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), Vice-Chairwoman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), John Driscoll, Jr. (R, Paramus), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), Robert G. Hermansen (R, Mahwah), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford) and Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge). Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo P. McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford). Politics On April 1, 2006, of a 2004 Census estimated population of 8,041 in Oradell, there were 5,476 registered voters (68.1% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 817 (14.9% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,740 (31.8% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 2,918 (53.3% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There was one voter registered to another party.In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 55% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received around 44%. Education The Oradell Public School District serves students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. As of the 2005-06 school year, Oradell Public School served 754 students.Oradell and neighboring River Edge share a combined public school district for 7th through 12th grades, River Dell Regional School District which was established in 1958. Students attend River Dell Regional Middle School in River Edge and River Dell Regional High School in Oradell. These schools are located across the street from each other.Oradell is home to Bergen Catholic High School, a private Roman Catholic college preparatory school run by the Christian Brothers of Ireland.Oradell is home to St. Joseph Elementary School, a Catholic school that serves children from Pre-K through grade 8. Organizations Oradell has two Boy Scout troops - Troop 36 and Troop 142 - as well as two Cub Scout packs; Pack 136 and Pack 142.Troop 36 was established on April 11, 1911. Originally known as Troop 1, it was one of the first Boy Scout troops chartered in the USA and the second troop chartered in New Jersey. Sponsored by American Legion Post 41 since 1919, Troop 36 is currently the second-oldest continually operating troop in the United States and is one of the largest and most decorated troops in New Jersey. In January 2007, Troop 36 had 127 Eagle Scouts.Troop 142 was restablished in 1999. Currently, it has over 40 members and over 20 eagle scouts. Transportation Oradell is served by New Jersey Transit on the Pascack Valley Line at the Oradell train station. The station is located at Oradell and Maple Avenues.This line runs north-south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New Jersey Transit one-stop service to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Connections are available at the Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service.Until October 28, 2007, The Pascack Valley Line only provided service towards Hoboken during the morning rush hour and service from Hoboken in the evening rush hour. Service has currently expanded to provide travel in both directions 7 days a week.NJ Transit bus service is available to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 165 route, while local service is offered on the 762 bus line. Places of interest TheNew Milford Plant of the Hackensack Water Companywas a water filtration and pumping plant located onVan Buskirk Island, an artificially created island in theHackensack River. A small park in the center of town was created in the 1960s to honorWalter M. Schirra, Jr., astronaut. Grove Street (off Oradell Avenue, East of Kinderkamack Road) is very picturesque and has been used in many commercials.[citation needed] Riverdell Hospitalwas located on Kinderkamack Road. Opened in 1959, it closed in 1981 after it became known as the site of the alleged killings in the 'Dr. X' murder trial ofMario Jascalevichand was torn down in 1984. Memorial Field is a large park and field located across from Oradell Public School. Many recreational sport games are hosted on these fields, and the elementary school utilizes the park. Media appearances In the 2004 movie Taxi, a map read by Detective Washburn (Jimmy Fallon) shows a fictional uncompleted highway off of the Garden State Parkway in Oradell. The approximate location of the uncompleted highway is the location of the Bergen Regional Medical Center. Notable residents Notable current and former residents of Oradell include:Joanna Angel(born 1980),alternative pornstar. Chris Barnes(born 1965), actor who played Tanner Boyle in the1976filmThe Bad News Bears.[citation needed] Al Caiola(born 1920), guitarist who plays jazz, country, rock, western, and pop music.[citation needed]He had prominent pop hits in 1961 with songs forThe Magnificent SevenandBonanza. Joe DiPietro(born 1960) is an American playwright and author. Percy Keese Fitzhugh(1876–1950) Author of many popular children's books, resided in Oradell from 1927 until his death in 1950. Lynn Forester de Rothschild(born 1954), Chief Executive Officer of E.L. Rothschild, aholding companyshe owns with her husbandSir Evelyn Robert de Rothschild. Vince Lombardi(1913–1970),National Football LeagueHead Coach of theGreen Bay Packers. Lombardi was an assistant coach for theNew York Giantswhile living on Oradell Avenue during the 1950s. Jim McGovern(born 1965), professional golfer. Bill Parcells(born 1941),National Football LeagueHead Coach of theNew York Giants,New York Jetsand theDallas Cowboys. Nelson Riddle(1921–1985), arranger and conductor. Marie T. Rossi, Major,United States Army, served as a pilot for the101st Airborne Division, served inOperation Desert Storm, she was killed when theChinook helicopterthat she was piloting crashed on March 1, 1991. Walter M. Schirra, Jr.(1923–2007), astronaut; only man to fly in America's first three space programs:Mercury,GeminiandApollo. Matt Silverstein, co-creator ofDrawn Together. Guy Talarico(born 1955), member of theNew Jersey General Assembly.