The borough of Little Ferry, New Jersey is in Bergen County. The community is situated in the New Jersey Meadowlands near the confluence of the Hackensack River and Overpeck Creek. Incorporated in 1894, Little Ferry was the site of an important ferry crossing between Bergen and Hackensack. Operated by rope, the ferry was used from 1659 to 1826, when it was replaced by a bridge on the Bergen Turnpike. Rosie’s Diner, in Little Ferry, was used in the 1970s for the filming of Bounty paper towel commercials featuring Nancy Walker as Rosie the Waitress.
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Borough of Little Ferry, New Jersey
Formerly a part of New Barbados, then Lodi Township, Little Ferry was incorporated in 1894. Its early history and industry are told, along with an overview of its government, contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, and a calendar of community events. Various forms and documents are available.
http://www.littleferrynj.org/
Situated just past the Little Ferry circle on Route 46-West, the car wash uses a soft cloth touch cleaning system, multiple waxes, and protectants. Its location, hours, services, discounts, and wash plans are highlighted.
http://www.circlecarwashnj.com/
Located on Redneck Avenue in Little Ferry, New Jersey, the family owned pizza restaurant offers in-house, take-out, delivery, and catering services. Its menu, location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted.
http://www.cjspizzabox.com/
Little Ferry Police Department
The LFPD is the primary law enforcement body for the borough of Little Ferry, New Jersey. A message from the police chief is posted, along with an overview of the department’s services, staff, and history.
http://www.littleferrypd.org/
Headquartered in the borough of Little Ferry, New Jersey, the public school administrative district operates an elementary and middle school, each of which are highlighted here, including faculty and staff contacts, school schedules, policy information, and announcements.
http://www.littleferry.k12.nj.us/
Little Ferry Taxi & Airport Service
Offering 24-hour taxi service, and airport pick-up and drop-off services, the taxi service based in Little Ferry, New Jersey is featured, including an overview of its services, as well as contact data.
http://www.littleferrytaxinj.com/
