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Essex Fells, New Jersey Town Guide

Explore Essex Fells, a small residential Essex County borough in the West Essex corridor near Caldwell, Livingston, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Orange, West Caldwell, and Fairfield. Essex Fells is known for large custom homes, a quiet residential setting, limited commercial activity, borough services, schools, parks, churches, and historic ties to the Horseneck Tract.

Essex Fells was part of the historic Horseneck Tract, purchased in 1702 from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The borough has long maintained a distinctive residential character, with commercial activity historically limited and much of the community defined by custom homes, open space, schools, recreation, and nearby West Essex town connections.

Community Focus Quiet residential borough
Horseneck Tract history
Essex Fells School
West Essex Regional schools
Egan Field
Essex Fells Pond
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Essex Fells Community Snapshot

Distinct Residential CharacterEssex Fells is known for quiet neighborhoods, custom homes, limited commercial activity, no apartment buildings or condominiums, and a carefully preserved borough setting.
Schools & FamiliesThe community includes Essex Fells School for grades K-6 and connects with West Essex Regional Middle School and West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell.
Parks & Local RecreationEgan Field, Essex Fells Pond, recreation services, churches, schools, and nearby West Essex resources support local activity.
West Essex ConnectionsEssex Fells connects closely with Caldwell, Livingston, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Orange, West Caldwell, and Fairfield.

Explore Essex Fells

Living in Essex FellsResidents benefit from a quiet residential borough setting, schools, parks, churches, municipal services, local recreation, and nearby West Essex shopping and dining.
Visiting Essex FellsVisitors can explore the borough's residential character, churches, Egan Field, Essex Fells Pond, and nearby Caldwell, Verona, Roseland, and West Orange destinations.
Doing Business Near Essex FellsBecause Essex Fells has limited commercial activity, many residents rely on nearby Caldwell, Roseland, West Caldwell, Verona, Livingston, and West Orange business corridors.
Community ConnectionsThe guide includes government, education, arts, clubs, historic places, parks, places of worship, sports, businesses, real estate, jobs, and classifieds.

Essex Fells Page Sections

Use the links below to explore the full NJTGO directory sections for Essex Fells, including businesses, restaurants, real estate, visitor resources, classifieds, jobs, schools, parks, houses of worship, recreation, and community organizations.

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Town Guide Categories

GovernmentBorough offices, departments, public safety, recreation, library, and municipal services. EducationEssex Fells School, West Essex Regional schools, and education resources. Arts & EntertainmentDance, cooking, music, theaters, and enrichment resources. Clubs & OrganizationsCommunity groups, clubs, civic organizations, and local associations. Historic PlacesHistorical society resources and Horseneck Tract history. ParksEgan Field, Essex Fells Pond, recreation, and outdoor resources. Places of WorshipChurches and faith communities serving Essex Fells residents. Sports & LeisureBaseball, fitness, soccer, recreation, and local sports categories. Business & ShoppingLocal businesses, services, professional resources, and nearby shopping. Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, takeout, catering, and nearby dining. Real EstateHomes, neighborhoods, agencies, relocation, and housing resources. Visiting & LodgingVisitor resources, nearby lodging, parks, churches, and attractions. ClassifiedsCommunity listings, announcements, services, events, and opportunities. JobsEmployment resources, local employers, hiring, and nearby career opportunities.

Essex Fells Town Directory

Government

Essex Fells Borough Hall
255 Roseland Avenue
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
973-226-3400

Departments

Construction Official 973-226-3400

Court Administrator 973-226-3400

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency) 973-226-3400

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 973-226-3400

Health Department 973-325-4120

Caldwell Library - 973-226-2837

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 973-226-3000

Public Works 973-226-3000

Recreation 973-226-3400

Senior Citizens

Tax Collector's Office 973-226-3400

Tax Assessor 973-226-3400

Education

Board of Education

Essex Fells PTA

Essex Fells School Grades K - 6
102 Hawthorne Road
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
973-226-0505

West Essex Regional Middle School - Grades 7 & 8
65 West Greenbrook Road
North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
973-228-1200

West Essex Regional High School - Grades 9 - 12
65 West Greenbrook Road
North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
973-228-1200

Private schools

Arts & Entertainment

Dance

Cooking

Music

Theaters

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society

Parks

Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball

Bowling

Diving Instruction

Fitness

Gymnastics

Hockey

Soccer

Nearby Towns

Caldwell Livingston North Caldwell Roseland Verona West Orange West Caldwell Fairfield

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