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Madison Borough, New Jersey
Madison is a beautiful borough in Morris County that had a population of 16,530 as of the 2000 Census.
Referred to as the “Rose City,” this community prospered – at least in part - because of its rose growing industry. Since those days, Madison has developed over the years as a thriving business and cultural center.
Madison also has a strong connection with its history, as evident by the number of historic buildings around the community that still exist, including all of those within the Madison Civic Commercial Historic District.
History of Madison, NJ
Madison officially became an independent borough in 1889 and seceded from Chatham Township.
Around this time (shortly after the Civil War), population growth in Madison really took off. A local railroad helped fuel this growth. That’s because the railroad provided a means to transport Madison’s farm produce to neighboring markets.
Today, Madison has a diverse local economy, with many major corporations headquartered there, including Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, Quest Diagnostics, Wyeth and Maersk Lines.
As for commercial space, vacant buildings are a rare sight in the borough limits. And Madison’s eclectic and top-notch restaurant scene has been nationally recognized.
This New Jersey is governed by the borough form of government.
Education in Madison, NJ
Those Madison residents with school-age children will be pleased to learn that the community is served by several excellent schools within the Madison Public Schools district.
These high-achieving schools include:
- Central Avenue School
- Kings Road School
- Torey J. Sabatini School
- Madison Junior School
- Madison High School
Those residents who prefer to send their children to private New Jersey schools will have a number of schools to choose from in the Madison area as well, including Saint Vincent Martyr School and Palmer School.
And when it comes time to send their children to college, residents will find that there are a several high-achieving colleges in the immediate area, such as:
- Seton Hall College
- Drew University
- Fairleigh Dickinson University's College at Florham
Enjoy Your Free Time in Madison, NJ
Not only is Madison a great place to live and work, but it’s a great place to play as well! As a Madison restaurant, you’ll enjoy convenient access to a number of recreational amenities in the area, including:
- Florence and Robert Zuck Arboretum
- Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
- Madison Golf Club
- Sayre House
- Traction Line Recreation Trail
- Memorial Park
- The Forest Reserve
- And more!
Utilities
Gas – PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
Phone – Verizon 1-800-837-4966
Electric – Jersey Central Power and Light 1-800-662-3115
Cable – Comcast 1-800-934-6489
Cable – Verizon Fios 1-800-837-4966
Water – New Jersey American Water Company 1-800-652-6987
Investing in Madison, New Jersey Real Estate
If Madison, NJ has piqued your interest as an area home buyer, then contact me, Sean Shallis, your Morris County real estate expert, today!
I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about living in this community as well as provide you with a number of helpful Morris County home buying resources, such as:
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