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communities ROCKLEIGH ESTABLISHED 1923 rockleighnj.org With about 74 homes in the borough and approximately 500 residents, this affluent Northern Valley community has unique charm. Consider that there is no business or restaurant district. However, Rockleigh has a beautiful golf course and the borough offers residents a quiet place to call home. There’s also an equestrian center for a fun day of horseback riding. Northvale is nearby with a full variety of shopping and dining options. Landmarks Rockleigh Country Club Rockleigh Golf Course RUTHERFORD ESTABLISHED 1881 rutherford-nj.com The “borough of trees,” as Rutherford is known, is an eclectic community of residents who appreciate the town’s suburban atmosphere and the advantages of an easy commute to the city. The charm of Rutherford can be seen in its large center-hall Colonials on Ridge Road and the surrounding areas and in its quaint Cape Cods near Memorial Park. Lively coffee shops, romantic restaurants and chic boutiques make downtown Rutherford a pleasant shopping and dining destination. Landmarks Rutherford Memorial Park William Carlos Williams Center for the Performing Arts 74 2017 EDITION | (201) WELCOME FESTIVAL: RICHARD FORMICOLA; PLAQUE: TARIQ ZEHAWI; DOWNTOWN: MICHAEL KARAS The Rockleigh Equestrian Centre BERNADETTE MARCINIAK Abraham A. Haring House