Dumont, New Jersey

Template:Short description Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Dumont is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 17,863,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 384 (+2.2%) from the 2010 census count of 17,479,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected a decrease of 24 (−0.1%) from the 17,503 counted in the 2000 census.<ref>Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref>

The borough was originally formed on July 20, 1891, as the Borough of Schraalenburgh from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.<ref name=Story/> The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone.<ref>Harvey, Cornelius Burnham. Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, p. 11, New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Company, 1900. Accessed September 2, 2013. "For a period of sixteen years following the passage of this act few boroughs were organized in the State, only three of them being in Bergen County.... As it was twenty-six boroughs were created in the county from January 23, 1894, to December 18, of the same year."</ref> On March 7, 1898, portions of the borough were annexed to Palisades Township.<ref>Honeyman, Abraham Van Doren. Index-analysis of the Statutes of New Jersey, 1896-1909: Together with References to All Acts, and Parts of Acts, in the 'General Statutes' and Pamphlet Laws Expressly Repealed: and the Statutory Crimes of New Jersey During the Same Period, p. 255. New Jersey Law Journal Publishing Company, 1910. Accessed October 1, 2015.</ref> On June 13, 1898, the borough's name was changed to Dumont in honor of Dumont Clarke, the borough's first mayor.<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 76 re Dumont, p. 86 re Schraalenburgh. Accessed April 18, 2012.</ref><ref>A Brief History of the Borough of Dumont, Borough of Dumont. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Incorporated as the Borough of Schraalenburgh in 1894, Dumont took its present name in 1898 from its first mayor, Dumont Clarke, who was president of the American Exchange Bank and had made his home in the borough since the 1870s."</ref><ref>History of Bergen County Vol. 1, p. 348.</ref><ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 29, 2015.</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.95 square miles (5.06 km²), including 1.95 square miles (5.05 km²) of land and <0.01 square miles (0.01 km²) of water (0.15%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1>U.S. Gazetteer Files for 2000, 2010 and 2012-2016, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2017.</ref>

Municipalities bordering the borough include the Bergen County communities of Bergenfield, Cresskill, Demarest, Haworth, New Milford and Oradell.<ref>Areas touching Dumont, MapIt. Accessed March 24, 2020.</ref><ref>Bergen County Map of Municipalities, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 24, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 17,479 people, 6,364 households, and 4,678 families in the borough. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 6,542 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 75.91% (13,268) White, 2.55% (445) Black or African American, 0.18% (32) Native American, 14.99% (2,620) Asian, 0.02% (3) Pacific Islander, 4.06% (709) from other races, and 2.30% (402) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.76% (2,580) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>

Of the 6,364 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18; 58.2% were married couples living together; 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.5% were non-families. Of all households, 23.4% were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.27.<ref name=Census2010/>

22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.1 males.<ref name=Census2010/>

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $82,286 (with a margin of error of +/− $5,515) and the median family income was $93,125 (+/− $6,828). Males had a median income of $62,065 (+/− $8,065) versus $45,965 (+/− $4,364) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $33,518 (+/− $1,909). About 2.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref>DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Dumont borough, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 18, 2012.</ref>

Same-sex couples headed 25 households in 2010, an increase from the 20 counted in 2000.<ref>Lipman, Harvy; and Sheingold, Dave. "North Jersey sees 30% growth in same-sex couples", The Record, August 14, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 3, 2013. Accessed December 1, 2014.</ref>

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census<ref name="GR2" /> there were 17,503 people, 6,370 households, and 4,758 families residing in the borough. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 6,465 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the borough was 83.77% White, 1.49% African American, 0.10% Native American, 10.96% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.36% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Dumont borough, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 6, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Dumont borough, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 6, 2012.</ref>

There were 6,370 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

The median income for a household in the borough was $65,490, and the median income for a family was $73,880. Males had a median income of $47,402 versus $35,331 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,489. About 2.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

Parks and recreation

Dumont has four major parks in the borough. Memorial Park is located on the east side of Dumont. It is made up of five ballparks, one tennis court, a basketball court, and a pavilion. The park is used throughout the year mostly for Little League and Dumont High School Baseball. During the summer Memorial Park is used for the Dumont Summer Recreation Program. Another park in Dumont is Twin Boro Field, located on the opposite side of the borough. Twin Boro is a huge field that is used for recreational football and soccer. There is also a softball field that is used for the Dumont Men's Softball League. Right next to Twin Boro is Gina's Field which consists of two girls' softball fields and a playground. To the right of Twin Boro Field is the Dumont Swim Club. The Swim Club's parking lot doubles as a roller hockey rink for Dumont's Hockey League and also applies for free ice cream. Memorial Park and Twin Boro Fields are two of the largest parks in Dumont.<ref>Parks and Playgrounds, Borough of Dumont. Accessed January 23, 2023.</ref> Near the center of the town is Fred Triplett Park, it has a playground and is dedicated to Frederick Triplett, a soldier killed in 1944 during World War II. Across the street is the fourth major park, Dawn M. Totten Memorial Field, which has a small playground and a softball field used by Dumont Girls Softball.

Dumont recreational sports programs include Dumont Little League, Dumont Girls Softball, Dumont Football, Dumont Soccer, Dumont Basketball, Dumont Roller Hockey, and the Dumont Swim Team.

Some annual events conducted in the borough include Dumont Day, held in early September, Octoberfest, held in early October, The Dumont Winter Festival, held in December and an annual Memorial Day Parade and celebration held in May.

Government

Local government

Dumont is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 (of the 564) municipalities statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.<ref>Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 165.</ref> The borough form of government used by Dumont is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask" Template:Webarchive, New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>"Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref>

Template:As of, the mayor of the Borough of Dumont is Republican John W. Russell III, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Dumont Borough Council are Doreen Aponte (R, 2025), Tom Kelly (R, 2024), Christopher Kourelakos (R, 2026), Daniel L. Labarbera (R, 2026), Donald Morrell (R, 2025) and Carole Stewart (R, 2024; appointed to serve an unexpired term).<ref name=MayorCouncil>Mayor & Council, Borough of Dumont. Accessed April 21, 2024.</ref><ref>2023 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Dumont. Accessed April 21, 2024.</ref><ref name=BergenCountyDirectory>2024 County and Municipal Directory, Bergen County, New Jersey, April 2024. Accessed April 15, 2024.</ref><ref name=Bergen2023>Official Statement of Vote 2023 General Election - November 7, 2023 Official Results, Bergen County, New Jersey, November 27, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=Bergen2022>Bergen County November 8, 2022 General Election Statement of Vote, Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=Bergen2021>Bergen County Statement of Vote November 2, 2021 Official results, Bergen County, New Jersey, updated November 17, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.</ref>

In January 2020, the borough council appointed Carl Manna to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that was vacated by Andrew LaBruno when he took office as mayor.<ref>Reorganization Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2020, Borough of Dumont. Accessed February 20, 2020. "Mayor LaBruno asked for a motion to pull Resolution #58 from the Consent Agenda and vote on it-Appointment of Carl Manna to fill Andrew LaBruno’s Council Seat:... Mr. Leibman administered the oath of office to Carl Manna as Councilman of the Borough of Dumont."</ref>

In March 2018, the borough council appointed Lisa Rossillo to fill the seat expiring in December 2019 that was vacated by Barbara Correa following her resignation. Rossillo served on an interim basis until the November 2018 general election, when she won election to serve the balance of the term of office.<ref>Kaulessar, Ricardo. "Dumont elects first Korean-American to council", The Record, November 9, 2018. Accessed September 18, 2019. "Rossillo, 47, a teacher in the Fairview school system, said serving is going to be a "fun and exciting journey." She is the council veteran of the team, appointed in March to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Correa, who stepped down from the post."</ref><ref name=Bergen2018>Bergen County November 6, 2018 General Election Statement of Vote, Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, February 11, 2019. Accessed September 15, 2019.</ref>

In February 2017, the borough council selected Jared Geist from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2017 that had been vacated by Matthew Hayes, who resigned from office the previous month, due to illness.<ref>DeVencentis, Philip. "Geist fills Dumont council seat", The Record, February 8, 2017. Accessed May 24, 2017. "Jared Geist, a Republican, was sworn in Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the Borough Council created by the resignation of Matthew Hayes. Hayes, 67, was in the last year of his second term when he resigned on Jan. 10."</ref>

In May 2014, Carl Manna was selected by the borough council to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Matthew M. Carrick until he resigned from office a month earlier.<ref>Devecentis, Philip. "On to November: Candidates in Bergenfield, Dumont and New Milford win party nods in primaries", Twin-Boro News, June 12, 2014, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 14, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Voters in November also will fill a one-year, unexpired term, created by virtue of the resignation of former Councilman Matthew Carrick in April. Councilman Carl Manna was selected last month to assume that vacancy."</ref>

Emergency services

The Dumont Police Department, comprised of 34 officers, operates out of the Borough Hall and protects and serves the community around the clock. The police department also includes volunteer reserve officers. The department's Chief of Police is Luke Totten.<ref>[1], Borough of Dumont. Accessed March 20, 2025.</ref>

The fire department is manned by approximately 80 volunteer firefighters located at four different fire houses throughout the borough. Nick Medina of Truck Company 2 is Chief of the Department (210), Mark Abdulla of Independent Hose Company is Deputy Chief (211), and Mike Stevens of Engine/Rescue Company 3 is Battalion Chief (212).<ref name=Fire>Dumont Volunteer Fire Department, Borough of Dumont. Accessed September 13, 2017.</ref> The Dumont Fire Department responds to between 400 & 500 calls per year, including mutual aid to neighboring municipalities including Tenafly, Bergenfield, Cresskill, New Milford, Oradell, River Edge, and the Northern Valley towns when needed.<ref>About, Dumont Fire Department. Accessed February 28, 2011.</ref> The Dumont Fire Department is equipped with eight pieces of apparatus (four engines, one ladder, one rescue, one squad, and a utility truck) at the following locations:<ref name=Fire/>

• Company 1, which is located on Madison Avenue, houses Squad 1 and Engine 1
• Company 2, which is located on Prospect Avenue, houses Truck 2 and Squad 2
• Company 3, which is located on Rucereto Avenue, houses Engine 3 and Rescue 3
• Independent Hose Company, which is located on Veterans Plaza, houses Engine 4 and Engine 5

The Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps, established in 1937, is located at 108 Brook Street. The corps has approximately 40 active members and approximately 10 more auxiliary and reserve members. Dumont VAC renders aid with two Type III ambulances; Units 28 and 29, as well as two support vehicles unit 281 (Ford Explorer) and 291 (Dodge Durango). DVAC responds to roughly 1,400 requests for aid per year.<ref>Home page, Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Accessed January 23, 2023.</ref>

Federal, state and county representation

Dumont is located in the 5th Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 10,526 registered voters in Dumont, of which 2,997 (28.5% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,862 (17.7% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 5,659 (53.8% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 8 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.<ref name=VoterRegistration>Voter Registration Summary - Bergen, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref> Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 60.2% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 77.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref>

In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 4,423 votes (50.3% vs. 54.2% countywide), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 3,928 votes (44.7% vs. 41.1% countywide) and other candidates with 298 votes (3.4% vs. 3.0% countywide), among the 8,787 ballots cast by the borough's 11,712 registered voters for a turnout of 75% (vs. 73% in Bergen County).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,407 votes (54.7% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 3,465 votes (43.0% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 112 votes (1.4% vs. 0.9%), among the 8,050 ballots cast by the borough's 11,108 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.5% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County).<ref>Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref><ref>Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,497 votes (52.3% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 3,948 votes (46.0% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 72 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 8,591 ballots cast by the borough's 10,871 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.0% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).<ref>2008 Presidential General Election Results: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref><ref name=Results2008>2008 General Election Results for Dumont Template:Webarchive, The Record. Accessed August 28, 2011.</ref> In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 4,122 votes (49.7% vs. 51.7% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 4,077 votes (49.2% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 58 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 8,286 ballots cast by the borough's 10,345 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.1% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).<ref>2004 Presidential Election: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref>

Presidential elections results

Year	Republican	Democratic
style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|2024<ref name="2024Elections">Template:Cite web</ref>	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Republican|47.3% 4,375	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|50.0% 4,628
style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|2020<ref name="2020Elections">Template:Cite web</ref>	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Republican|42.8% 4,323	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|55.7% 5,633
style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|2016<ref name="2016Elections">Template:Cite web</ref>	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Republican|44.7% 3,928	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|50.3% 4,423
style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|2012<ref name="2012Elections">Template:Cite web</ref>	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Republican|43.0% 3,465	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|54.7% 4,407
style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|2008<ref name="state.nj.us">2008 Presidential General Election Results: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed November 21, 2012.</ref>	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Republican|46.0% 3,948	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|52.3% 4,497
style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|2004<ref name="Presidential Election 2004">[2], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed November 21, 2012.</ref>	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Republican|49.2% 4,077	style="text-align:center; Template:Party shading/Democratic|49.7% 4,122

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 61.0% of the vote (2,857 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 37.8% (1,771 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (57 votes), among the 4,766 ballots cast by the borough's 10,745 registered voters (81 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 44.4%.<ref name=2013Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 2,518 votes (47.9% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 2,343 votes (44.6% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 320 votes (6.1% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 24 votes (0.5% vs. 0.5%), among the 5,256 ballots cast by the borough's 10,589 registered voters, yielding a 49.6% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).<ref>2009 Governor: Bergen County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref>

Education

The Dumont Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.<ref>Dumont Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed October 7, 2022. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the Dumont School District. Composition: The Dumont School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Dumont."</ref> As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,540 students and 208.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.2:1.<ref name=NCES>District information for Dumont Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 15, 2022.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>School Data for the Dumont Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 15, 2022.</ref>) are Grant School<ref>Grant School, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed May 26, 2020.</ref> with 390 students in grades K-5 (opened 1911), Honiss School<ref>Honiss School, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed May 26, 2020.</ref> with 632 students in grades K-8 (opened 1955), Lincoln School<ref>Lincoln School, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed May 26, 2020.</ref> with 156 students in grades K-5 (opened 1911), Selzer School<ref>Selzer School, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed May 26, 2020.</ref> with 500 students in grades PreK-8 (opened 1960) and Dumont High School<ref>Dumont High School, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed May 26, 2020.</ref> with 788 students in grades 9-12 (opened 1932).<ref>District Map, Dumont Public Schools. Accessed October 7, 2022.</ref><ref>Dumont Public School System, Borough of Dumont. Accessed October 7, 2022.</ref><ref>School Performance Reports for the Dumont Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.</ref><ref>New Jersey School Directory for the Dumont Public Schools, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>

Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.<ref>About Us, Bergen County Technical Schools. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref><ref>Admissions, Bergen County Technical Schools. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>

Newbury Academy is a private alternative high school for students in grades 9–12 that was founded in Teaneck in 2001 and moved to Dumont in 2003. As of September 2008, Newbury Academy has become a virtual school with all classes being conducted online, with teachers making weekly visits to students' homes.<ref>About Us, Newbury Academy. Accessed August 28, 2011.</ref>

Transportation

File:2018-07-20 16 22 31 View south along Bergen County Route 505 (Knickerbocker Road) at Grant Avenue on the border of Dumont and Cresskill in Bergen County, New Jersey.jpg

County Route 505 southbound on the east side of Dumont

Roads and highways

Template:As of, the borough had a total of Template:Convert of roadways, of which Template:Convert were maintained by the municipality and Template:Convert by Bergen County.<ref>Bergen County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref>

The most significant road directly serving Dumont is County Route 505, which follows Knickerbocker Road along the east border of the borough. Other main roads in Dumont include Madison Avenue and Washington Avenue.

Public transportation

The NJ Transit 166 and 167 bus routes provides service between the borough and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; the 186 serves the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal; and local service is available on the 753 and 772 routes.<ref>Routes by County: Bergen County, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed September 14, 2016.</ref><ref>Bergen County System Map, NJ Transit. Accessed September 14, 2016.</ref>

Notable people

Template:Category see also People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Dumont include:

• Harvey A. Allen (1818–1882), United States Army officer, Commander of the Department of Alaska 1871–1873<ref>Staff. "Obituary: Lieut.-Col. Harvey A. Allen", The New York Times, September 21, 1882. Accessed August 28, 2011.</ref>
• Joe Azelby (born 1962), professional football player who played for the Buffalo Bills, businessman and author<ref>Caldera, Pete. "Where are they now: Joe Azelby of Bergen Catholic", The Record, December 13, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 4, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "These days Azelby, 49, regularly commutes to Manhattan from Cresskill, where he resides with his wife, Janet, and three daughters – though he must keep an up-to-date passport. 'I feel lucky that I've been able to see most of the world,' he said. 'And still live a mile from the house where I grew up [in Dumont].'"</ref>
• John Battaglia (1955–2018), convicted murderer who was executed by the state of Texas for killing his two daughters in 2001 in an act of revenge against his estranged wife<ref>Pence, Irene. No, Daddy, Don't!: A Father's Murderous Act of Revenge, p. 21. Pinnacle Books, 2012. Template:ISBN. Accessed February 6, 2018. "They lived in Dumont, New Jersey, a town of 20,000 in the upper northeast corner of the state, where John Jr. attended Dumont High School."</ref>
• Graham Clarke (born 1970), children's entertainer and recording artist<ref>Attrino, Anthony G. "28 celebrities who were born in Bergen County", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, November 5, 2016, updated May 16, 2019. Accessed May 26, 2020. "Born in Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck on July 11, 1970, entertainer and songwriter Graham Clarke spent his early years in Dumont before his family moved to Oradell."</ref>
• Rich Edson (born 1981), Fox News Channel reporter<ref>Kurtz, Judy. "Fox Business reporter: A former SNL intern who knows his tunes", the Hill, June 25, 2014. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Grew up in: Dumont, N.J."</ref>
• Joe Ferriero (born 1957), former Bergen County Democratic Party boss who had been elected to the Dumont Borough Council as a 20-year-old in 1977<ref>Sampson, Peter J. "Former Bergen County Democratic leader Joseph Ferriero indicted in racketeering scheme", The Record, September 11, 2013, backed up by the Internet Archive as of October 2, 2015. Accessed September 13, 2017. "1977: At age 20, elected to the Dumont Borough Council."</ref>
• Olivia Goldsmith (born Randy Goldfield, 1949–2004), author of the novel The First Wives Club<ref>Kaufman, Leslie. "Olivia Goldsmith Is Dead at 54; Wrote Comic 'First Wives Club'", The New York Times, January 16, 2004. Accessed April 18, 2012. "Born Randy Goldfield in New York to Mark and Estelle Goldfield, she grew up in Dumont, N.J., and attended New York University."</ref>
• Michale Graves (born 1975), former singer of The Misfits<ref>"'70s punk band fits pieces back together.", The Star-Ledger, May 6, 1996, p. 43. "Nearly everything the group played was written by its departed singer-songwriter, Glenn Danzig, now the frontman for Danzig. The group's new lead singer, Michale Graves of Dumont, is an athletic young man whose gritty voice is more typical for punk than Danzig's remarkably resonant, theatrical baritone."</ref>
• John "Beatz" Holohan (born 1974), drummer for the band Bayside<ref>Associated Press. "Band Member Dies in Wyoming Wreck, Utah Concert Cancelled", KSL-TV, October 31, 2005. Accessed November 29, 2011. "One member of the East Coast band Bayside was killed when a van pulling a trailer jackknifed and rolled this morning on icy Interstate 80 in Wyoming. The band's concert scheduled tonight in Salt Lake City was canceled. Drummer John 'Beatz' Holohan of Dumont, New Jersey, died at the scene. Police said he was ejected from the van when it rolled over at 3:09 a.m. 12 miles west of Cheyenne"</ref>
• Tim Jeffs (born 1965), former guitar player of the band White Zombie<ref>Tim Jeffs' Early WZ Bio. Accessed August 28, 2011.</ref>
• Richard Kuklinski (1935–2006), Criminal who was convicted of killing 5 people<ref>Martin, Douglas. "Richard Kuklinski, 70, a Killer of Many People and Many Ways, Dies", The New York Times, March 9, 2006. Accessed September 13, 2017. "They lived a suburban, relatively affluent life of backyard barbecuing in Dumont, N.J. In the second documentary, Mrs. Kuklinski called them 'the all-American family.'"</ref>
• Sean Lissemore (born 1987), defensive end for the San Diego Chargers<ref>Rowe, John. "Sean Lissemore leads William & Mary into NCAA FCS semifinals", The Record, December 8, 2009, backed up by the Internet Archive as of September 19, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Ask Sean Lissemore what his hometown of Dumont is best known for and he's ready with a quick answer. 'Probably pizza places,' he said. 'I think we have 12 or 13 pizza places in a one square mile and a half town.'"</ref>
• Eddie Miller (1895–1965), race car driver who finished fourth at the 1921 Indianapolis 500<ref>Ediie Miller, Racing-Reference.info. Accessed December 4, 2013.</ref>
• Samantha Monahan (born 1988), professional soccer player who plays for Ballerup-Skovlunde Fodbold of the Danish Elitedivisionen<ref>Sam Monahan, Northern Arizona Suns, backed up by the Internet Archive as of September 19, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Samantha Renee Monahan was born December 5, 1988 in Dumont, N.J."</ref>
• Thomas Nozkowski (1944–2019), contemporary painter<ref>Smith, Roberta. "Thomas Edward Nozkowski was born on March 23, 1944, in Teaneck, N.J., to Edward and Edna (Angevine) Nozkowski and grew up in Dumont, N.J.", The New York Times, May 17, 2019. Accessed May 31, 2021. ""Thomas Edward Nozkowski was born on March 23, 1944, in Teaneck, N.J., to Edward and Edna (Angevine) Nozkowski and grew up in Dumont, N.J."</ref>
• Jerry Palmieri (born 1958), football strength and conditioning coach, most recently on Tom Coughlin's staff for the New York Giants<ref>Vrentas, Jenny. "NY Giants putting trust in strength and conditioning coach Jerry Palmieri for quick turnaround against Denver Broncos", The Star-Ledger, November 24, 2009. Accessed November 29, 2017. "But if there’s a person Giants coach Tom Coughlin trusts to have his team physically ready, it’s Palmieri, who grew up in Dumont and has been with Coughlin at every coaching stop since Boston College in 1993."</ref>
• Bob Papa (born 1964), play-by-play voice for the New York Giants<ref>DiTrani, Vinny. "All's Well, Except In Booth", The Record, December 3, 1993, backed up by the Internet Archive as of September 11, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Jim Gordon is suffering from laryngitis, and will be replaced in the WOR-AM booth by Bergen Catholic product Bob Papa from Dumont."</ref>
• Bob Price (born 1955), former head coach of the Montreal Alouettes, now tight end coach and recruiting coordinator for the Virginia Cavaliers<ref>Bob Price profile, CSTV. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Growing up in Dumont, N.J., Price received his bachelor's degree in English from Cal Poly-Pomona in 1978 and his master's degree in athletic administration from Idaho State in 1979."</ref>
• Geoff Rickly (born 1979), lead singer of the band Thursday<ref>Jordan, Chris. "Thank God it's Thursday Kings of emo took a much-needed break instead of breaking up", Asbury Park Press, December 23, 2005, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 6, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "'When we did that cover, it was sort of riding the line of we don't want it to be too much of a Buzzcocks song but rather our interpretation of it,' said Rickly, originally from Dumont."</ref>
• Larry Rosen (1940–2015), entrepreneur, musician and recording engineer best known for his work as a modern jazz producer and label owner<ref>Pugliese, Nicholas; and Ensslin, John C. "Innovative jazz producer Larry Rosen of Park Ridge dies at 75", The Record, October 9, 2015, updated October 11, 2015, backed up by the Internet Archive as of November 8, 2016. Accessed September 13, 2017. "Mr. Rosen, a Bronx native who grew up in Dumont, died surrounded by his family in his home in Park Ridge, his publicist, Sheryl Feuerstein, said."</ref>
• Jacob Westervelt (1794–1881), served as New York City Sheriff from 1831 to 1834<ref>Dickinson, Wharton. Genealogy of the Westervelt family, p. 86. Higginson Genealogical Books, 1905. Accessed December 4, 2013. "553 Sheriff Jacob, son of William (286), was born Schraalenburgh, July 27; bap. at the same place, Aug. 3, 1794"</ref>
• John T. Wright (Template:Circa–1976), politician who became the first African-American councilmember in Bergen County, when he was elected in 1952 to serve on the Englewood city council<ref>"John T. Wright, 50; First black councilman in Bergen", The Record, November 21, 1976. Accessed July 24, 2024, via Newspapers.com. "Born in Dumont, he moved to Englewood at Age 10 and attended Lincoln School and Dwight Morrow High School, where he played football and basketball."</ref>

Sources

• Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties) prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
• Clayton, W. Woodford; and Nelson, William. History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men., Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882.
• Harvey, Cornelius Burnham (ed.), Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey. New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900.
• Van Valen, James M. History of Bergen County, New Jersey. New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900.
• Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.

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