Welcome to the CITY OF PASSAIC

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.

This page was last updated on 07/31/08 09:48:47 AM