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Passaic County is a diverse county with a rich history and a bright future. Discover our history, our attractions, and our services. 
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Posted Jun. 20, 2018
Passaic County Freeholders Present 2018 Budget
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Posted Jun. 19, 2018
Passaic County Board Of Chosen Freeholders Award Contract For The Restoration Of The John W. Rea House At Goffle Brook Park

19th century Dutch colonial home to be converted into the Goffle Arts Center after $1.4 million rehabilitation

 

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Posted Jun. 18, 2018
New Pedestrian Bridge Is Opened At Highlands Preserve

Span over Cooley Brook offers hikers access to trail network from athletic field parking lot

 

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Posted Jun. 15, 2018
Road Notice for Totowa, June 21st, 2018

Totowa Road, from Crews to Roseland.

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The term “Freeholder” can be traced to the colonial period of American history. In New Jersey’s 1776 Constitution, the state vested the power to govern counties in an elected body of “men” who held or owned land outright with no debt or mortgages to be Chosen by their peers. The body was deemed the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Although there is no longer a requirement to own land and all citizens of legal age have the right to vote and hold office, the term Freeholder has endured. New Jersey has 21 Counties, and no two counties are exactly the same. The organization and structure of counties are tailored to fit their communities’ needs and characteristics. In Passaic County’s commission form of government, the Freeholders discharge both the legislative and executive responsibilities of government. The seven member board is headed by a Freeholder Director who is selected to serve a one-year term at the Board’s annual reorganization meeting held in January. Each Freeholder is elected at-large for a staggered 3-year term