Paramus, New Jersey Relocation Guide

Population: 25,100 Located in Bergen County

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The Lenni Lenape Indians gave this land its name. One of the earliest written versions of the name in 1708 called it Parames. Later it was referred to as Perampsus. Experts on the Lennis Lenape language say that Perampsus means literally "where there is worthwhile or fertile land". Where there was fertile land, maize or corn was grown and wild turkeys were also found in abundance. Thus, the meaning of Paramus..." A fertile land where corn was grown attracting wild turkeys".

Minutes from N.Y.C. Short drive to the Meadowlands Complex. Residents will find themselves in a community of cultural and educational opportunities.

Twelve Public schools, high school, and a list available for private schools. Bergen Community College. Parks, recreational facilities, Paramus Golf and Country Club. Nine major shopping centers and Malls. Saks, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, etc.
Statistics & Facts about Paramus Paramus occupies 10.573 square miles, 6,767 acres. It is the second largest among 70 municipalities in Bergen County.

There are over 7,892 homes in Paramus, of which 401 + are two or more unit structures. Minimum lot size is 75' x 125'. Homes range from $150,000 to $750,000. The population of Paramus is approximately 25,100. Median household income as of 1989 is $58,995 compared to the county average of $49,249. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1990.

Paramus is in the center of Bergen County and lies astride Rt. 4, Rt. 17 and the Garden State Parkway; Exits 165 and 163 South; Exits 161,163 and 165 North. Surrounding towns are Ridgewood, Washington Twp., Rochelle Park, Maywood, Emerson, Oradell, River Edge and Fair Lawn. New York City is approximately 13 1/2 miles away.

The 1994 Tax Rate is $1.90 per $100.00 of assessed valuation. (revaluation in 1987).

Total businesses in Paramus is approximately 2,200.

The City of Paramus:

THE PARAMUS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Paramus Public Schools is a nationally recognized district and is composed of the following: 180 students in Early Childhood; four elementary schools accommodating 1,423 students in grades K-4; two middle schools of grades 5,6,7 and 8 with a combined enrollment of 1,137; and a senior high school with an enrollment of 1,083 students.

Paramus schools offers a comprehensive program that meets the diverse needs of youngsters. Specialists are on the staff in the fields of art, vocal and instrumental music, physical education, computers, enrichment, speech, learning disabilities, and supplemental instruction. Special education classes for children with learning disabilities are being conducted in the system.

The policy-making body of the Paramus Public Schools is the nine member Board of Education which serves without pay and is elected by the voters for three-year terms.

The Paramus Community School for Adult and Continuing Education brings to this municipality not only an enlarged conception of the Adult School, but a new dedication to community services. Community School programs include: Adult Program (days and evenings); Young People's Workshops (day classes for pre-schoolers, elementary and middle school children); and School-Age Child Care (before and after school care program for elementary children of working families).

Dover Business College
The Paramus campus is located in a modern four-story building. In addition to classrooms, the building houses a resource center, computer rooms, and modern networking laboratories. The college also has a fully equipped medical laboratory for those enrolled in healthcare programs. Offices and conference rooms are available for employment interviews and meetings with admissions representatives and graduate services personnel. A student lounge with vending machines is located on the third floor.

This campus is located in northern Bergen County and serves New Jersey and New York. It is easily accessible via Routes 17, 80 and 4, as well as the Garden State Parkway. New Jersey Transit bus stops are within walking distance. The facility has its own private parking lot. There are many full service and fast food restaurants, specialty stores and shopping malls located within a short drive from the campus

The Paramus Public Library is located at E. 116 Century Road (599-1302) and the Charles E. Reid Branch Library is located at W 239 Midland Avenue (444-4911). Open 65 hours per week including Sunday afternoons October through May at the Main Library from 1-5 p.m. Open on most holidays.

The Paramus Public Library provides special services and programs for children and adults. There's Lots O' Tots, You Two, Storytimes, CIRCLE programs, reflecting the residents' interests and concerns are planned. Program schedules are available.

The combined libraries house 104,000 volumes. Videocassettes, CD's, Books-on-Tape, newspapers, magazines, microforms, foreign language materials, and an extensive collection of business services are available. Circulation services are fully automated. On-line computers give residents access to over 4 million volumes at 67 area libraries. Also provide the public with computer for Internet access.

The community meeting room is available for occasional use by local social and civic groups. People who are employed in Paramus are welcome to use the library. Everyone is invited to join the Friends of the Paramus Library. Call 599-1300 for information.

Bergen Pines County Hospital is located on Farview Avenue between Oradell/Ridgewood Avenue and Forest Avenue 967-4300.

The Mid-Bergen Center, Inc., a nonprofit agency, offering comprehensive mental health treatment and preventive services within the community is located at 610 Industrial Avenue. A multi-disciplinary team of therapists is available by appointment to children, adults and families with problems of an emotional nature. Call 265-8200 for further information.

The Paramus Municipal Swimming Pool, situated off Midland Ave., is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Membership is open to all Paramus residents and a limited amount of out of town residents. Fees are based on the number of family members joining. Call 265-2100 at Ext. 665.

The Paramus Golf and Country Club is a borough owned and operated facility. It is located at 314 Paramus Road and has 18 holes with a complete Pro-Shop and restaurant (201) 447-6067 and 447-6079.

The Paramus Recreation Commission maintains a community center, twelv

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