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Template:Short description Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Far Hills is a borough in the Somerset Hills of northern Somerset County in the U.S. state of New Jersey.<ref>About Us, Historical Society of the Somerset Hills. Accessed June 23, 2023. "Founded in 1928 originally as the Historical Society of Basking Ridge, the mission and name of the society was later changed to The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization including all five communities of the Somerset Hills region: Bedminster Township, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone, which are all located in Somerset County, New Jersey."</ref> As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 924,<ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 5 (+0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 919,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected an increase of 60 (+7.0%) from the 859 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 is located within the Raritan Valley region.<ref>Raritan Basin Hydrology, New Jersey Water Supply Authority. Accessed July 10, 2023.</ref>
Far Hills was incorporated as a borough based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on April 7, 1921, from portions of Bernards Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on May 12, 1921.<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. 223. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref> Far Hills is a dry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold by law.<ref>New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. New Jersey ABC list of dry towns (May 1, 2013).</ref><ref>Giordano, Rita. "More towns catching liquor-license buzz; Moorestown considers ending its dry spell", The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 24, 2007. Accessed February 16, 2014.</ref>
In the Forbes magazine listing of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Far Hills was ranked 52 in 2010 (with median sale price of $2,067,451) and 87th in 2012 (with a median of $1,729,135).<ref>Levy, Francesca. "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", Forbes, September 27, 2010. Accessed May 11, 2023.</ref><ref>Brennan, Morgan. "Most Expensive ZIP Codes: 2012", Forbes, October 16, 2012. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref> In 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine listed Far Hills at 12th in its listing of "The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", with a median sale price 2017 of $885,000.<ref>"The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", New Jersey Business Magazine, February 15, 2018. Accessed May 11, 2023. "12 07931 Far Hills Somerset County $885,000"</ref>
The 07931 ZIP Code extends beyond the borders of Far Hills into sections of other nearby Somerset Hills communities in Somerset and Morris counties including the boroughs of Bernardsville and Peapack-Gladstone; along with the townships of Bedminster, Bernards, Chester, and Mendham.<ref>ZIP Code 07931, United States ZIP Codes. Accessed July 18, 2023.</ref><ref>Thomson, W. Barry. "New Municipal Proposals of 100 Years Ago", Inside the Brick Academy, June 2021. Accessed July 7, 2023. "Over the years a number of efforts have been made to alter municipal boundaries and create new municipalities in the Somerset Hills region, with the goal of making local governments more responsive to the changing needs of residents.... After bills authorizing these new boroughs passed the New Jersey Legislature, local referenda were held in June 1921 allowing residents in each of the affected areas to vote on the proposals. The vote to create the Borough of Far Hills passed, while votes to form the separate boroughs of Bernardsville and Basking Ridge were defeated."</ref><ref>"Review: New Jersey Country Homes The Somerset Hills." T3 Consortium, LLC, last modified September 2006, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 24, 2008. Accessed December 11, 2015.</ref>
History
[edit]Far Hills encompasses nearly Template:Convert in Somerset County, encircled by the Somerset Hills communities of Bedminster, Bernardsville, Bernards Township, and Peapack-Gladstone.<ref>Municipalities Map Template:Webarchive, Somerset County, New Jersey. Accessed November 22, 2012.</ref> It shares a community pool, athletic programs, civic organizations, and a school system with Bernardsville. It shares a public library, a fire department and a first aid squad with neighboring Bedminster Township.
The borough maintains its character through Template:Convert minimum zoning laws whereby large private properties and homes surround a small village which was the creation of a wealthy New York businessman in the late 1800s.<ref>Goldman, E. Stanley. "Far Hills Taxes Questioned", The New York Times, October 17, 1971. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref> The beginning of rail service to nearby Bernardsville in 1870, opened the area to city people seeking a respite from the heat and hurry of urban life.
Evander H. Schley, a land developer and real estate broker from New York, purchased thousands of acres in Bedminster and Bernards townships in the 1880s. One day in 1887, Schley's brother, Grant, and his wife, Elizabeth, arrived by horse-drawn carriage to see Evander's farms. Elizabeth is said to have remarked on the beautiful vista of the "far hills," thus giving the name to the place before a village was built.<ref>History of Far Hills, Borough of Far Hills. Accessed August 1, 2016.</ref>
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 4.90 square miles (12.69 km2), including 4.85 square miles (12.55 km2) of land and 0.06 square miles (0.14 km2) of water (1.12%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />
The borough borders the Somerset County municipalities of Bedminster Township to the west, Bernards Township to the east, Bernardsville to the northeast and Peapack-Gladstone to the northwest.<ref>Areas touching Far Hills, MapIt. Accessed March 30, 2020.</ref><ref>Municipalities, Somerset County, New Jersey. Accessed March 30, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>
Climate
[edit]The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Far Hills has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Far Hills, New Jersey</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2010 census
[edit]The 2010 United States census counted 919 people, 376 households, and 259 families in the borough. The population density was 191.6 per square mile (74.0/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 87.1 per square mile (33.6/km2). The racial makeup was 95.32% (876) White, 0.65% (6) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.85% (17) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (5) from other races, and 1.63% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.58% (88) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>
Of the 376 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18; 58.2% were married couples living together; 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.1% were non-families. Of all households, 28.5% were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.<ref name=Census2010/>
24.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.6 males.<ref name=Census2010/>
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $125,833 (with a margin of error of +/− $29,841) and the median family income was $202,083 (+/− $85,006). Males had a median income of $177,083 (+/− $60,611) versus $76,250 (+/− $38,263) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $93,495 (+/− $19,515). About 3.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.<ref>DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Far Hills borough, Somerset County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
2000 census
[edit]As of the 2000 United States census<ref name="GR2" /> there were 859 people, 368 households, and 253 families. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 386 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 96.04% White, 0.81% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.10% Asian, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.61% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Far Hills borough, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Far Hills borough, Somerset County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
There were 368 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
The population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
The median income for a household was $112,817, and the median income for a family was $149,095. Males had a median income of $90,000 versus $46,607 for females. The per capita income was $81,535. About 0.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
Sports
[edit]The United States Golf Association has a Far Hills mailing address but is actually located in Bernards Township. The United States Golf Association Museum and Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History is located on the premises.<ref>Contact Us , USGA Museum. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
From 2000 through 2005 the Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase returned to the Far Hills Races after a hiatus of six years. Known for the highest prize money of a steeplechase in America, the purse for the Breeders' Cup winner has been as large as $250,000 and has attracted up to 100,000 spectators. Several races are scheduled by Far Hills Race Meeting Association in late October of each year. Considered one of the premier social events of the year in the tri-state area, it is attended by as many as 75,000 people annually.<ref>About Far Hills Race Meeting Association Template:Webarchive, Far Hills Races. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
Parks and recreation
[edit]- The Leonard J. Buck Garden, Template:Convert, is a public botanical garden operated by the Somerset County Park Commission, and located at 11 Layton Road. It is open daily; a small fee is requested.<ref>Leonard J. Buck Garden, Somerset County Park Commission. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
- Moggy Hollow Natural Area is a National Natural Landmark adjacent to the Buck Garden.<ref>Moggy Hollow at Leonard J. Buck Garden, Somerset County Park Commission. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
- Natirar is an estate spanning Template:Convert in Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone and Bedminster that was sold in 2003 by Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, to the Somerset County Park Commission.<ref>Natirar, Somerset County Park Commission. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
Government
[edit]Local government
[edit]Far Hills is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) 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 the mayor and the 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. 77.</ref> The borough form of government used by Far Hills 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 Far Hills is Republican Kevin Welsh, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Members of the Far Hills Borough Council are Council President David P. Karner (R, 2025), Joseph E. Carty (R, 2026), Mary Chimenti (R, 2024), Peter J. Cocoziello Jr. (R, 2024; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Richard L. Rinzler (R, 2025) and Charles P. Schwester (R, 2026) and Kevin Welsh (R, 2024).<ref name=Council>Borough Council, Borough of Far Hills. Accessed May 22, 2024. "The Borough of Far Hills Council consists of the Mayor and 6 Council members. The Mayor is elected for a four year term and Council members are elected for a three year term."</ref><ref>2024 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Far Hills. Accessed May 22, 2024.</ref><ref name=SomersetDirectory>2023 Directory of County & Municipal Offices, Somerset County, New Jersey. Accessed April 10, 2024.</ref><ref name=Somerset2023>2023 General Election November 7, 2023 Certified Official Results RESULTS, Somerset County, New Jersey, November 29, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=Somerset2022>General Election November 8, 2022 Final Certified Results, Somerset County, New Jersey, updated November 23, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=Somerset2021>2021 General Election Winning Candidates, Somerset County, New Jersey. Accessed January 1, 2022.</ref>
Peter Cocoziello was appointed in January 2023 to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that had been held by Kevin Walsh until he stepped down to take office as mayor.<ref>Perry, W. Jacob. "Ex-mayoral candidate appointed to Far Hills Borough Council", New Jersey Hills, January 30, 2023. Accessed May 22, 2024. "The businessman, Peter Cocoziello of Lake Road, was appointed by the council on Monday, Jan. 23, to fill the seat that had been held by Kevin Welsh before Welsh was sworn in as mayor on Jan. 3."</ref> Cocoziello served on an interim basis until the November 2023 general election, when voters chose him to serve the balance of the term of office.<ref name=Somerset2023/>
In November 2019, the borough council selected Ted McLean to fill the weeks remaining in the seat expiring in December 2019 that had been held by David R. Surks until he resigned from office earlier that month. Surks was re-elected in the November 2019 general election<ref>Perry, Jacob W. "New council member takes oath in Far Hills after Surks resigns", The Bernardsville News, November 27, 2019. Accessed February 20, 2020. "Edward R. McLean of Mallet Lane filled a vacancy left by the resignation of Republican Councilman David Surks, who quit shortly before the Nov. 5 election but remained on the ballot and was re-elected."</ref> In January 2020, McLean was appointed to fill Surks' term expiring in December 2022 and will serve on an interim basis until the November 2020 general election.<ref>Borough Council Reorganization Minutes for January 6, 2020, Borough of Far Hills. Accessed February 20, 2020. "Resolution 20-001: Appointment - Borough Council - Ted McLean.... Senator Thomas Kean Jr. administered the Oath of Office to Ted McLean as a member of the Borough Council for a term expiring at the next general election to be held November 2020."</ref>
Emergency services
[edit]Emergency services in the borough are offered by the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department, Far Hills Police Department, and Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad. Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department roots back to the establishment of Union Hook & Ladder Company #1 in December 1900; The current name was adopted in 1998 to avoid confusion with other departments with similar names.<ref>About the Department, Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department. Accessed July 14, 2022.</ref>
Federal, state and county representation
[edit]Far Hills is located in the 7th 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 21st 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>
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Politics
[edit]As of March 2011, there were a total of 748 registered voters in Far Hills, of which 97 (13.0% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 382 (51.1% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 268 (35.8% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.<ref name=VoterRegistration>Voter Registration Summary - Somerset, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed February 12, 2013.</ref> Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 81.4% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 107.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 12, 2013.</ref>
In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 70.6% of the vote (348 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 27.8% (137 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (5 votes), among the 493 ballots cast by the borough's 793 registered voters (3 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 62.2%.<ref name=2012Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 355 votes (63.1% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 196 votes (34.8% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 5 votes (0.9% vs. 1.1%), among the 563 ballots cast by the borough's 726 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.5% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County).<ref>2008 Presidential General Election Results: Somerset County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed February 12, 2013.</ref> In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 342 votes (67.7% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 160 votes (31.7% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 2 votes (0.4% vs. 0.9%), among the 505 ballots cast by the borough's 636 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.4% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county).<ref>2004 Presidential Election: Somerset County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed February 12, 2013.</ref>
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 84.9% of the vote (275 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 13.0% (42 votes), and other candidates with 2.2% (7 votes), among the 324 ballots cast by the borough's 799 registered voters, for a turnout of 40.6%.<ref name=2013Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 282 votes (69.6% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 65 votes (16.0% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 52 votes (12.8% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 5 votes (1.2% vs. 0.7%), among the 405 ballots cast by the borough's 743 registered voters, yielding a 54.5% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county).<ref>2009 Governor: Somerset County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed February 12, 2013.</ref>
Education
[edit]Students in public school attend the schools of the Somerset Hills Regional School District, a regional school district covering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade serving students from Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone, along with students from Bedminster Township who attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship.<ref>Somerset County School Districts-Sending/Receiving/Regional, Somerset County Superintendent of Schools. Accessed December 1, 2024.</ref><ref>Somerset Hills Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Somerset Hills School District. Accessed December 1, 2024. "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 Somerset Hills School District. Composition The Somerset Hills School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone."</ref> As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,761 students and 151.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1.<ref name=NCES>District information for Somerset Hills Regional School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>School Data for the Somerset Hills School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>) are Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School<ref>Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School, Somerset Hills Regional School District. Accessed December 1, 2024.</ref> with 453 students in grades PreK–4, Bernardsville Middle School<ref>Bernardsville Middle School, Somerset Hills Regional School District. Accessed December 1, 2024.</ref> with 458 students in grades 5–8 and Bernards High School<ref>Bernards High School, Somerset Hills Regional School District. Accessed December 1, 2024.</ref> with 812 students in grades 9–12.<ref>Public Schools Directory 2024–2025, Somerset County, New Jersey. Accessed December 1, 2024.</ref><ref>School Performance Reports for the Somerset Hills Regional School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.</ref><ref>New Jersey School Directory for the Somerset Hills School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> The district's board of education is comprised of nine elected members (plus one appointed member representing Bedminster) who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration.<ref>Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Somerset Hills School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2023. Accessed December 1, 2024. "The School District is a Type II District located in Somerset County, New Jersey. The School District is an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey, established to function as an educational institution. The Somerset Hills School District is governed by a ten-member board, including nine individuals elected to three-year terms from the Boroughs of Bernardsville, Peapack & Gladstone and Far Hills, along with one appointed member from the Bedminster Board of Education. The Board is the primary governing authority of the District. A superintendent is appointed by the Board and is responsible for the administrative control of the District." See "Roster of Officials" on page 16.</ref> The nine elected seats on the board are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with one seat allocated to Far Hills.<ref>Board of Education: About, Somerset Hills School District. Accessed December 1, 2024. "The SHSD is a regional Board of Education composed of ten unpaid elected members who work closely with the Superintendent. Board members are elected for staggered 3-year terms. There are six representatives from Bernardsville, two from Peapack/Gladstone, one from Far Hills, and one representative from Bedminster. The number of Board members from each area is determined by the percentage of the total school community their town/borough represents."</ref>
Far Hills Country Day School is a private, nonsectarian coeducational day school located in Far Hills, serving students in nursery through eighth grade since 1929 on a Template:Convert campus.<ref>History and Quick Facts, Far Hills Country Day School. Accessed April 10, 2024.</ref>
Transportation
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Roads and highways
[edit]Template:As of, the borough had a total of Template:Convert of roadways, of which Template:Convert were maintained by the municipality, Template:Convert by Somerset County and Template:Convert by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.<ref>Somerset County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed July 18, 2014.</ref>
The most prominent highway serving Far Hills is Interstate 287. U.S. Route 202 also passes through the borough.
Public transportation
[edit]NJ Transit provides service at the Far Hills train station<ref>Far Hills station, NJ Transit. Accessed December 2, 2014.</ref> on the Gladstone Branch of the Morristown Line; the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at U.S. Route 202, near the intersection of Far Hills Road, one half mile east of U.S. Route 206, offering service via Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station or to Hoboken Terminal.<ref>Somerset County Bus / Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>
Lakeland Bus Lines provides Route 78 rush-hour service from Bedminster to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.<ref>Route 78 – Eastbound to New York, Lakeland Bus Lines. Accessed September 28, 2017.</ref>
Notable people
[edit]Template:Category see also People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Far Hills include:
- Nicholas F. Brady (born 1930), former United States Secretary of the Treasury who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate<ref>Quint, Michael. "The Financier 'Who Knows What Is Going On'", The New York Times, August 6, 1988. Accessed August 25, 2012. "The great grandson of Anthony N. Brady, an Irish emigrant who was a friend and business associate of Thomas A. Edison, Nicholas Brady grew up on a large estate in Far Hills, N.J., that borders on the Dillon family estate."</ref>
- James Chesson (born 1980), race car driver<ref>James Chesson, Racing-reference.info. Accessed February 1, 2015.</ref>
- P. J. Chesson (born 1978), IndyCar driver who raced in the 2006 Indianapolis 500<ref>Caldwell, Dave. "A Hard-to-Match Personality, With Potential to Boot", The New York Times, May 27, 2006. Accessed August 25, 2012. "P. J. Chesson, who will drive in his first Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, has already had a wild week.... He grew up on a horse farm in Far Hills, N.J., and had little experience racing on ovals, let alone pavement, until two years ago."</ref>
- Charles W. Engelhard Jr. (1917–1971), businessman who controlled an international mining and metals conglomerate and was a major owner of thoroughbred race horses<ref>"Belmont Loses Nijinsky to Newmarket", The New York Times, October 13, 1970. Accessed December 9, 2007. "Charles W. Engelhard of Far Hills, N.J., millionaire racehorse owner, gave approval today for his colt, Nijinsky, to race in the Champion Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday."</ref>
- Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), former editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine<ref>James, George. "Malcolm Forbes, Publisher, Dies at 70", The New York Times, February 26, 1990. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Malcolm Forbes, chairman and editor in chief of Forbes Magazine and a flamboyant multimillionaire whose enthusiastic pursuits included yachting, motorcycling and ballooning, died Saturday of a heart attack in his sleep at his home in Far Hills, N.J. He was 70 years old."</ref>
- Steve Forbes (born 1947), editor-in-chief of Forbes<ref name=Forbes>Peterson, Iver. "On Politics; It's Not Too Late or Irrational For Mr. Forbes to Aim Lower", The New York Times, January 16, 2000. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Even Governor Whitman, his Far Hills neighbor and longtime acquaintance, was a county freeholder before she tried for the Senate and then went on to win the governor's race."</ref>
- Joseph S. Frelinghuysen Jr. (1912–2005), author of Passages to Freedom, about his escape from a prison camp in Italy during World War II<ref>Bayot, Jennifer. "Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, Memoirist of Wartime Escape, Dies at 92", The New York Times, January 13, 2005. Accessed February 1, 2015. "Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, whose memoir, "Passages to Freedom," chronicled his escape from a prison camp in Italy during World War II, died on Saturday in Morristown, N.J. He was 92 and lived in Far Hills, N.J."</ref>
- J. Geils (1946–2017), blues-rock lead guitarist, singer, and founder of The J. Geils Band<ref>Perry, W. Jacob. " Rock star among Bernards High's 'Wall of Honor' class; John 'J.' Geils to perform at March 12 ceremony", The Bernardsville News, March 6, 2015. Accessed November 1, 2016. "A guitarist, Geils grew up in Far Hills and was graduated from Bernards High School in 1964. He now lives in Groton, Mass. The town honors him each year with a J. Geils Day."</ref>
- Jack H. Jacobs (born 1945), retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War<ref>Staff. "Lance Honors Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far Hills", The Messenger-Gazette, September 20, 2013. Accessed February 1, 2015. "Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ 07) this week recognized Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far Hills, during a special period in the House of Representatives devoted to honoring Medal of Honor winners: 'Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the military service record of Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far Hills, New Jersey.'"</ref>
- John S. Penn (1926–2013), politician who represented the 16th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assemblyfrom 1984 to 1994<ref>Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, Volume 205, Part 2, p. 246. J.A. Fitzgerald, 1993. Accessed December 13, 2022. "John S. Penn, Rep., Far Hills... Assemblyman Penn was born in New York Nov. 19, 1926. He went to Plainfield public schools and the Wardlaw School."</ref>
- Joe J. Plumeri (born 1943), Chairman & CEO of Willis Group and owner of the Trenton Thunder<ref>Plumeri Park, William & Mary Tribe baseball, January 1, 1999. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Baseball proved to be a lifelong love, and he and his family own two minor league baseball teams. Plumeri and his wife, Nancy, reside in Far Hills, N.J."</ref>
- Michael F. Price (1951–2022), value investor and fund manager<ref>Bailey, Brianna. "University of Oklahoma celebrates Price College of Business's new professional MBA program; Billionaire philanthropist Michael F. Price participates in ceremony.", The Oklahoman, October 9, 2014. Accessed February 1, 2015. "Price, of Far Hills, N.J., made his fortune in value investing."</ref>
- Aileen Quinn (born 1971), actress, singer and dancer best known for her role as Annie Bennett Warbucks in the 1982 film Annie<ref>"Students Get Oak Knoll Honors", Bernardsville News, April 25, 1985. Accessed January 26, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "Aileen Quinn of Far Hills has been named to the first honor roll at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit for having achieved not less than an 'A' in all subjects."</ref>
- Andrew Schlafly (born 1961), founder of Conservapedia, son of Phyllis Schlafly<ref>Ackermann, Peggy. "Andrew Schlafly", The Record, May 25, 2010. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Appearing before the high court for the recall group, Far Hills attorney Andrew Schlafly, son of conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, cited a letter George Washington wrote to his nephew, Bushrod Washington, on Nov. 10, 1787."</ref>
- James Wallwork (1930–2024), politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature<ref>Annual Report - The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, p. not specified, Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, 1991. Accessed April 21, 2020. "Representing New Jersey on the Commission is James H. Wallwork of Far Hills."</ref>
- Christine Todd Whitman (born 1946), former Governor of New Jersey<ref name=Forbes/><ref>Froonjian, John. "Whitman Prepares To Challenge Florio In Bid For Governor", The Press of Atlantic City, January 17, 1993. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Whitman, 46, of Far Hills has only recently officially confirmed that she will seek to challenge Democratic incumbent Jim Florio."</ref>
- Kate Whitman Annis (born Template:Circa), general manager of the Metropolitan Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League<ref>"Like mother, like daughter - Kate Whitman enters Somerset County freeholder contest", New Jersey Hills, January 31, 2017. Accessed November 19, 2020. "Whitman grew up in Far Hills, later moving to the Oldwick section of Tewksbury Township when her parents took over her maternal grandparents' farm."</ref>
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Borough website
- Far Hills Police website
- Information page for Far Hills, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Somerset Hills School District
- Template:NJReportCard
- Data for the Somerset Hills School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills
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