Incorporated as a borough in 1895, Glen Ridge became a township in 1981 to take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies, becoming a borough again in 1993. The community’s history goes back to 1666, when sixty-four Connecticut families led by Robert Teal bought land from the Lenni Lenapi Native Americans, and named their new settlement New Ark, making a covenant to worship freely without persecution. Their community included the future towns of Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville and Nutley. When Bloomfield seceded in 1812, Glen Ridge was a section on a hill, composed mostly of farms and woods With the coming of the railroad and the Glen Ridge train station, Glen Ridge developed into a residential community.
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Bounded by Bloomfield, Montclair, Orange and East Orange, Glen Ridge consists of 1.5 square miles of mostly residential property. Its official web site offers governmental contacts, a municipal calendar, and a guide to area schools, facilities, and services.
http://www.glenridgenj.org/
Glen Ridge Congregational Church
The UCC congregation meets at its facilities on Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Its worship schedules, outreach programs, and an overview of its ministries for children, youth and adults. A sermon archive is included.
http://www.glenridgecong.org/
Established in 1894, the country club offers an eighteen hole golf course, a golf practice area, driving range, pool facility, tennis courts, and a fitness center, along with a choice of three restaurants, meeting facilities, and other amenities. A private area is available for members.
http://www.glenridgecc.com/
The library’s location, days and hours of operation, library services, and policies are stated, and cardholders may access their accounts as well as library databases and research resources through the site.
http://www.glenridgelibrary.org
Operated by the Glen Ridge Board of Education, the public school administrative district serves the Glen Ridge, New Jersey region. School calendars, policy information, curriculum data, and an overview of its academic services are featured.
http://www.glenridge.org/
Founded in 1905, the organization has been associated with nearly every aspect of life in the borough, and its facilities have been the scene of social gatherings, educational programs, cultural events and meetings. Its schedules and hall rental policies are outlined.
http://www.womensclubglenridge.com/
