Moving to Hillsdale New Jersey?  We just Sold a Hillsdale Home to a family and they were quite excited about the prospect of moving into their new Hillsdale residence.  When a Buyer purchases a home in an area they are not familiar with, there are many things to consider.  The following are some important considerations when re-locating to a new area like the quaint Norman Rockwell-like town of Hillsdale New Jersey.

• Commuters may be concerned about public transportation.  In the center of the town of Hillsdale, commuters will be happy to find the Pascack Valley Train Line as well as New Jersey Transit Buses on Broadway in Westwood and neighboring Rockland County Coach Buses to The Port Authority Bus Terminal and George Washington Bridge Bus Station in New York City.  Should you arrive at the train early, you can pop into either the Starbucks on Broadway for a cup of their famous Joe or Ronnie's Hot Bagels for a tasty bite to start your day off right!

A New Hillsdale Homeowner with pre-school age children will want to consider the availability of Day Care.  Loving Touch Nursery School located at 365 Broadway across the street from the Shop Rite in Hillsdale offers many programs for pre-school children.  Call (201)722-8500 to schedule a visit to the facility.  Or a private school at 460 Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale - St. John's Academy offers Pre-K through 8th grade classes.  Call them at (201)664-6364 for information.

The Hillsdale Schools are highly rated with three elementary schools and the top rated Pascack Valley High School NJ which recently completed renovations bringing the school benefits to new heights!  Yes, our alma mater never looked this good!

The borough has a bustling downtown Hillsdale Business District and a Hillsdale Homeowner will be delighted to find the many conveniences offered close to their new home.  Hillsdale homeowners will find a super Shop Rite on Broadway or the specialty King's market in the plaza on Hillsdale Avenue in the center of town.  And yes, there's even a 7-11 on Hillsdale Avenue that we remember from back in our own school days!

The town of Hillsdale offers park benches at the town center where the Hillsdale Veteran's Memorial Park resides and hosts events such as the Sun Dial Garden Club plant sale.  On Memorial Day 07' the Hillsdale Historic Preservation Committee invited residents for an open house to see a bit of old Hillsdale at the Hillsdale Historic Victorian Train Station.   If you want to really enjoy some fun, it's a short ride or walk to the Hillsdale Beechwood Park.  Here Hillsdale homeowners will find a great gathering place for the entire family.  In the Summer the town hosts events at the Beechwood Park on Hillsdale Avenue such as Baseball under the Lights and a Summer Concert series in July - bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the live entertainment under the stars.  Hillsdale Town Day in September is chocked full of fun for the family with Hot Dogs, Pony Rides and live music. 

When evening falls and the adult community comes out to kick back and relax, there's a Hillsdale Nightlife with Restaurants like the popular and nostalgic Cornerstone located on Broadway directly across from the Hillsdale Train Station.  You'll feel like you just took a giant step back in time to an old English style pub from the turn of the century.  A fun feature is the flashing traffic lights that go off each time a train goes through the Hillsdale Train station. 

Although the evening atmosphere appeals to adults, families are welcome here as well.  The atmosphere is fun and the eats are mm.... mm....good!

If you're moving to the town of Hillsdale New Jersey you'll soon find the town has something to offer everyone.  Recreation is abundant and available throughout the community with sports, fitness and there's even a popular Senior's Club for the 50 plus who like to go on trips, have luncheons and just enjoy life!  One of the more popular family functions offered is the Hillsdale Stonybrook Swim Club with resident membership rates. 

The Swim Club offers Olympic sized pool as well as kiddie pool, snack bar, showers, clubhouse, playground, swim activities and lessons too!  For the book enthusiast, the Hillsdale Public Library was recently renovated and is a great place to just go and enjoy some quiet time.     Currently celebrating their 110th anniversary with a community project based on collecting memories in the form of stories and pictures.  Once they have collected enough, memories will be shared on the Library website and a permanent hardcover book will be published.

So if you or someone you know is planning a Movein the near future, call your Pascack Valley experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll help you if you're Moving to Hillsdale New Jersey or any of the Pascack Valley towns in Bergen County New Jersey.