Neen O'Malley, Long Hill Township, New Jersey

Long Hill Township
(Morris County)

The Long Hill Mountain Range crosses the township and offers spectacular views of the nearby countryside. Hills, farmland and beautiful trees characterize neighborhoods of stately colonials, ranches and splits and older homes which date back 250 years.

The four villages of Meyersville, Gillette, Millington and Stirling comprise the township. A fifth area, Homestead Park, was one of the first major residential developments and was established in 1920 by developer L. Preston Gates. The township is still developing—more rapidly now—effectively weaving splendid new single family construction and a few townhouse complexes near the centers of Stirling and Millington. Almost 8,000 residents live here.

The township was first settled in the early 1700s by Scotch Presbyterians. It got its start as the site of cigar factories and silk and grist mills, but today only limited light industry and some smaller commercial establishments remain. The Township of Long Hill lies along the banks of the Passaic River and was founded as Passaic Township in 1866. The township changed its name in November 1992 by a binding referendum from Passaic Township to Long Hill Township.

Township Hall on Long Hill Road was originally used as a one-room schoolhouse, the Millington Schoolhouse, until 1933.

Today schooling includes two elementary schools, a middle school, a number of nursery schools and a kindergarten through eighth-grade Catholic parochial school. Students attend Watchung Hills Regional High School in neighboring Warren Township.

Interstates 78 and 287 make commuting to other metropolitan communities easily manageable. Bus and rail service to Summit, Newark, Hoboken and New York City is also a boon for commuters. East-west access roads to and through the community make travel from town to town quite convenient for shopping trips to area malls like the Mall at Short Hills and Bridgewater Commons. Local strip malls are an added convenience.

Swimming at several private clubs, horseback riding at nearby stables and the enjoyment of nature at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Preserve are among the many recreational activities available. A community recreation center with programs for children and adults and an active Little League program round out the recreational offerings. Residents may also participate in a number of civic organizations.

Kathleen "Neen" O'Malley, ABR, CRS, GRI, IC, SRES RE/MAX Classic Group 68 North Finley Avenue Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Office: 908-766-9300 x 120 Evenings: 908-766-2784 Neen@neenomalley.com