Closter

Closter (pronounced KLO-ster, with a long o) is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,373. After the turn of the century, Closter changed from being sprawling estates and farms into a middle and upper middle class suburban town.

Closter, settled in 1704, was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 1, 1904, from portions of Harrington Township.

It is a nice quiet suburb that is very close to any major shopping malls and very close to NYC. The area has a few parks and 2 public schools.

Public elementary/middle schools in Closter:

TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 571, Location: 275 HIGH STREET, Grades: 5-8)
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 340 HOMANS AVENUE, Grades: PK-4)

Notable locations in Closter: Closter Public Library (A), Closter Ambulance Corps (B), Closter Fire Department Knickerbocker Hook and Ladder Company (C), Closter Boro Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Closter include: Temple Beth El (A), Centennial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (B), Emmanus Mission Church (C), Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Oradell Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tenakill Brook (A), Anderson Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Belskie Museum (280 High), Abram Demaree Homestead (Historical Places & Services; Schraalenburgh Road &).

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Public elementary/middle schools in Closter: