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The City of
Passaic is located in the southeastern portion of Passaic
County, New Jersey.
Its 3.25 square miles of area contains mixed industrial, commercial,
and residential land uses developed at a population density of 21,207
persons per square mile. According to the 2000
Census, the City has a population of 67,861. Tracing its
development from the 19th Century, Passaic is a mature community which
has experienced the in and out migration of several ethnic groups, and
a slow but steady population growth over the last two decades.
Currently, the City is almost totally developed.
The
City of Passaic is located in southeasterly part of Passaic County and
encompasses an area of about 3.25 square miles. Neighboring
municipalities include Clifton, Garfield, Wallington, and Rutherford.
The
City of Passaic was incorporated in 1873 and operates with a
Mayor-Council form of government. Under this form of government,
the Mayor is elected directly by the voters for a four-year term.
Seven Council Members serve overlapping four year terms. Council
meetings are open to the public, and are held in the City's Council
Chambers generally on Tuesday evenings, twice monthly.
The
City is located approximately 12 miles from the Lincoln
Tunnel, Holland
Tunnel, and George
Washington Bridge. Residents have access to all parts of New
York and New Jersey via nearby Routes 3,
46, 80, 21, the Garden
State Parkway, and the New
Jersey Turnpike.
Garbage
collection is provided to residents twice weekly.
Recycling collection services are provided once weekly. For both
of these services, the City contracts with a private contractor.
The City is a member of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC)
and is responsible for repair and operation, including debt service,
based on the City's proportionate share of sewerage delivered and
discharged into the system. The City's obligation with respect
to the PVSC is provided for in the City's budget. Current users
are not billed directly for sewage usage.
Electricity and gas are supplied by Public
Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G).
Water is supplied by the Passaic Valley
Water Commission, which is owned and operated by the cities of
Passaic, Paterson, and Clifton.
The
City's School District,
conterminous with the City, is a type I school district, and is an
independent legal entity administered by a nine-member Board
of Education elected by the voters of the school district.
The school district is not a part of any regional or consolidated
school district, and neither receives nor sends students, except for a
limited number of special education students. The school system
is comprised of 2 early childhood centers, 12 elementary schools
(grades K-6), 1 middle
school (grades 7-8), and 1 high
school (grades 9-12).
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Notice: The
information provide herein is believed to be accurate. However,
the City of Passaic, its employees, officers, elected officials, or
agents make no representation, warranty, or guarantee as to the
accuracy of any information or statement regarding any of the
information described herein.
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