Carlstadt, New Jersey Explained
Carlstadt, New Jersey |
Settlement Type: | Borough |
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Image Map1: | Census_Bureau_map_of_Carlstadt,_New_Jersey.png |
Mapsize1: | 250x200px |
Map Caption1: | Census Bureau map of Carlstadt, New Jersey |
Pushpin Map: | USA New Jersey Bergen County#USA New Jersey#USA |
Pushpin Label: | Carlstadt |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Bergen County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States |
Pushpin Relief: | yes |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Bergen |
Government Type: | Borough |
Governing Body: | Borough Council |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Robert J. Zimmermann (R, term ends December 31, 2027)[1] |
Leader Title1: | Operations manager |
Leader Name1: | Joe Crifasi[2] [3] |
Leader Title2: | Municipal clerk |
Leader Name2: | Claire Foy[4] |
Established Title: | Incorporated |
Established Date: | June 27, 1894 |
Named For: | Carl Klein |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Footnotes: | [5] |
Area Total Km2: | 10.90 |
Area Land Km2: | 10.22 |
Area Water Km2: | 0.67 |
Area Total Sq Mi: | 4.21 |
Area Land Sq Mi: | 3.95 |
Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.26 |
Area Water Percent: | 6.18 |
Area Rank: | 291st of 565 in state 18th of 70 in county[6] |
Population As Of: | 2020 |
Population Total: | 6372 |
Population Rank: | 331st of 565 in state 54th of 70 in county[7] |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Density Sq Mi: | 1614.4 |
Population Density Rank: | 327th of 565 in state 62nd of 70 in county |
Population Est: | 6333 |
Pop Est As Of: | 2023 |
Timezone: | Eastern (EST) |
Utc Offset: | −05:00 |
Timezone Dst: | Eastern (EDT) |
Utc Offset Dst: | −04:00 |
Elevation Footnotes: | [8] |
Elevation Ft: | 13 |
Coordinates Footnotes: | [9] |
Coordinates: | 40.8264°N -74.0623°W |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code |
Postal Code: | 07072[10] [11] |
Area Code: | 201[12] |
Blank Name: | FIPS code |
Blank Info: | 3400310480[13] [14] |
Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank1 Info: | 0885180[15] |
Carlstadt is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,372, an increase of 245 (+4.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,127, which in turn reflected an increase of 210 (+3.5%) from the 5,917 counted in the 2000 census.[16]
Carlstadt was originally formed as a village by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1860, within Lodi Township. Most sources indicate that the community was named for Carl Klein, the leader of a group of early German settlers who led the project to establish the community[17] [18] though Henry Gannett stated that the name derived from the city of Karlovac in Croatia, which was known as "Carlstadt" in German.[19] The Borough of Carlstadt was incorporated on June 27, 1894, formally set off from Bergen Township.[20] [21] The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone.[22]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 4.21 square miles (10.90 km2), including 3.95 square miles (10.22 km2) of land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) of water (6.18%).[6]
Carlstadt is bordered on the south by East Rutherford in Bergen County, Secaucus and North Bergen in Hudson County, on the north by Wood-Ridge and Moonachie (Bergen) to the east by Ridgefield and South Hackensack (Bergen), and to the northwest by Wallington (Bergen).[23] [24] [25] The borough is approximately northwest of New York City and northeast of Philadelphia.
Demographics
2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 6,127 people, 2,378 households, and 1,579 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 2,495 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 81.41% (4,988) White, 2.38% (146) Black or African American, 0.16% (10) Native American, 8.23% (504) Asian, 0.07% (4) Pacific Islander, 5.35% (328) from other races, and 2.40% (147) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.02% (1,104) of the population.
Of the 2,378 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18; 49.4% were married couples living together; 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 33.6% were non-families. Of all households, 26.5% were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.18.
20.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.1 males.
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $62,255 (with a margin of error of +/− $9,455) and the median family income was $71,506 (+/− $5,117). Males had a median income of $50,994 (+/− $7,494) versus $41,333 (+/− $6,468) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $30,403 (+/− $3,646). About 7.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.[26]
Same-sex couples headed 14 households in 2010, an increase from the 11 counted in 2000.[27]
2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census there were 5,917 people, 2,393 households, and 1,593 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1496.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,473 housing units at an average density of 625.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the borough was 88.90% White, 1.37% African American, 0.08% Native American, 6.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.13% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.99% of the population.[28] [29]
There were 2,393 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.04.[28] [29]
In the borough the age distribution of the population shows 19.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.[28] [29]
The median income for a household in the borough was $55,058, and the median income for a family was $62,040. Males had a median income of $46,540 versus $36,804 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,713. About 3.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.[28] [29]
Economy
Corporate residents include:
Government
Local government
Carlstadt is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[33] The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[34] The borough form of government is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[35] [36]
, the mayor of Carlstadt is Republican Robert J. Zimmermann, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Diane DeBiase (R, 2024), Joseph T. Emerson (R, 2026), Suzanne M. Fonseca (R, 2025), James A. Lenoy (R, 2026), William J. Roseman (R, 2024) and David A. Stoltz (R, 2025).[37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42]
In January 2014, Joseph Emerson was appointed from among three nominees offered to fill the vacant seat of Dennis Ritchie that was scheduled to expire in December 2014.[43]
Carlstadt and Wallington share a municipal court, which meets in Carlstadt.[44]
Federal, state and county representation
Carlstadt is located in the 9th Congressional District[45] and is part of New Jersey's 36th state legislative district.[46] [47] [48]
Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 3,420 registered voters in Carlstadt, of which 897 (26.2% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 734 (21.5% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 1,788 (52.3% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.[49] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 55.8% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 70.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).[49] [50]
Presidential election resultsYear | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
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2020[51] | 50.3% 1,665 | 48.6% 1,608 | 1.1% 33 |
2016[52] | 50.9% 1,462 | 44.8% 1,289 | 4.3% 124 |
2012[53] | 44.5% 1,165 | 54.0% 1,416 | 1.5% 39 |
2008[54] | 52.2% 1,481 | 46.4% 1,316 | 1.3% 38 |
2004[55] | 50.1% 1,414 | 48.8% 1,377 | 1.2% 33 |
2000[56] | 42.6% 1,125 | 53.8% 1,420 | 3.6% 95 |
1996 | 35.7% 979 | 50.9% 1,397 | 13.4% 368 |
1992 | 49.2% 1,375 | 33.7% 942 | 17.1% 478 |
1988 | 63.5% 1,924 | 36.1% 1,094 | 0.4% 12 |
1984 | 68.4% 2,158 | 31.3% 986 | 0.3% 10 |
1980 | 57.2% 1,648 | 33.7% 972 | 9.1% 263 |
1976 | 60.1% 1,863 | 37.6% 1,166 | 2.3% 71 |
1972 | 70.8% 2,306 | 27.4% 893 | 1.7% 56 |
1968 | 53.5% 1,762 | 37.3% 1,228 | 9.2% 302 |
1964 | 37.1% 1,146 | 62.7% 1,939 | 0.2% 7 |
1960 | 59.5% 1,798 | 40.4% 1,221 | 0.2% 5 | |
In the 2016 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump received 1,462 votes (50.9% vs. 41.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Hillary Clinton with 1,289 votes (44.8% vs. 54.2% countywide) and other candidates with 124 votes (4.3% vs. 4.6% countywide), among the 2,924 votes cast by the borough's 3,860 registered voters for a turnout of 75.7% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County).[57] In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 1,416 votes (53.5% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 1,165 votes (44.0% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 34 votes (1.3% vs. 0.9%), among the 2,646 ballots cast by the borough's 3,663 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.2% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County).[58] [59] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 1,481 votes (51.9% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,316 votes (46.1% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 34 votes (1.2% vs. 0.8%), among the 2,854 ballots cast by the borough's 3,707 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.0% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).[60] [61] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 1,414 votes (49.7% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,377 votes (48.4% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 33 votes (1.2% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,845 ballots cast by the borough's 3,696 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.0% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).[62]
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 60.5% of the vote (997 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 38.1% (628 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (23 votes), among the 1,694 ballots cast by the borough's 3,520 registered voters (46 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.1%.[63] [64] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 942 votes (50.2% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 773 votes (41.2% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 115 votes (6.1% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 15 votes (0.8% vs. 0.5%), among the 1,878 ballots cast by the borough's 3,551 registered voters, yielding a 52.9% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).[65]
Education
Public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade are served by the Carlstadt Public Schools.[66] As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 562 students and 45.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.5:1.[67] With the opening of the Carlstadt Public School in 2007, which now serves all of Carlstadt's K–8 students, the Lincoln and Washington school sites have been turned over to the borough and plans have been developed to convert the sites to senior housing.[68]
For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend the Henry P. Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford, which serves high school students from both Carlstadt and East Rutherford as part of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District.[69] As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 491 students and 37.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.2:1.[70] Seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with four seats allocated to Carlstadt.[71]
Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.[72] [73]
Emergency services
Police
The Carlstadt Police Department is headed by Police Chief Thomas Cox. The department's first chief, Charles Schmidt, was appointed in 1907.[74]
Fire
The Carlstadt Fire Department (CFD) is an all-volunteer fire department. The CFD was organized in March 1872 and consists of one Chief, one assistant chief, one deputy chief and one battalion chief. The department is staffed by 80 fully trained firefighters. The CFD utilizes three engines, a ladder truck, a heavy rescue vehicle and a boat.[75] The chief of the department for 2022 is Matt Moran, assistant chief is John Harr, deputy chief is Bob Ruff, and battalion chief is James Schmidt.[76]
Ambulance
Emergency medical services are provided in the borough by the Carlstadt Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC), established on January 1, 1974. The charitable organization has roughly 25 volunteer members on the roster (Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders). CVAC is led by a corps voted Captain and Lieutenant, and are managed by a Board of Officers composed solely of corps members. CVAC is part of NJ's First Aid Council, District 24. CVAC is based out of a borough-owned building at 424 Hackensack Street. They currently operate two Ford ambulances and a Ford utility vehicle, also owned by the borough. CVAC responds to approximately 1,500 emergency calls per year.[77]
Transportation
Roads and highways
, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Bergen County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.[78]
Route 120, County Route 503, and the western spur of the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) serve Carlstadt. No interchange from the turnpike directly serves Carlstadt, but there is an entry and exit point for the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The 18W high-speed tollgate is located in the borough, but the nearest turnpike interchange is in East Rutherford.
Public transportation
NJ Transit bus service is available to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 161, 163 and 164 routes; to Newark on the 76; and to other New Jersey communities served on the 703 and 772 routes.[79] [80]
Carlstadt once had a rail station on the Hackensack and New York Railroad (later reformed as the New Jersey and New York Railroad), which closed in 1967, and was located on tracks that are used by NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line.[81] [82]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Carlstadt include:
- Ernest Cuneo (1905–1988), professional football player, lawyer, newspaperman, author and spy[83]
- Mark DeRosa (born 1975), baseball analyst and retired MLB third baseman / outfielder[84] [85]
- Dutch Dorman (1902–1988), long-time minor league baseball player and manager who was a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves[86]
- Robert P. Hollenbeck (1931–2021), politician who served six terms in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 36th Legislative District[87]
- Darren Lemke (born 1969/1970), screenwriter who co-wrote the 2010 film Shrek Forever After and director of the 2004 thriller film Lost, which he also wrote[88]
- Lou Lombardo (1928–2001), MLB pitcher who appeared in two games for the New York Giants in 1948[89]
- Marc Rizzo (born 1977), lead guitarist of Brazilian metal band Soulfly[90]
- Pete Rohrman (born 1970), operations manager and political activist[91]
- Vito Trause (1925–2019), World War II United States Army veteran and prisoner of war[92]
Sources
- Clayton, W. Woodford; and Nelson, Nelson. History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882.
- Harvey, Cornelius Burnham (ed.), Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey. New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900.
- Van Valen, James M. History of Bergen County, New Jersey. New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900.
- Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.
- Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties) prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
External links
Notes and References
- https://www.state.nj.us/dca/home/2023mayors.pdf 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory
- Nicholaides, Kelly. "Former Bergen County DPW director appointed to two, part-time roles in Carlstadt", South Bergenite, January 8, 2015, backed up by the Internet Archive as of April 26, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2017. "The former Bergen County Public Works director Joe Crifasi, who left his DPW position with the borough in 2011 when he was hired by then County Executive Kathleen Donovan, has been hired by Carlstadt for two part-time positions.... As of the beginning of the year, Crifasi earns $75,000 as borough operations manager and $46,000 as director of public works operations for maintenance and equipment.... In addition to his DPW leadership duties, it is possible that Crifasi, in this new manager position, will serve as a replacement to the borough administrator role, which has been vacant for more than two years."
- Grant, Meghan. "Carlstadt council terminates borough administrator on Black Friday", South Bergenite, November 28, 2012, backed up by the Internet Archive as of April 27, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2017. "The municipality is without a borough administrator following council action taken in a special meeting on Black Friday. Jane Fontana, the highest paid civilian borough employee, was terminated on Nov. 23."
- https://www.carlstadtnj.us/Departments/borough-clerk Borough Clerk
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- , Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 5, 2013.
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- Van Valen, James M. History of Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 363, New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900. Accessed July 5, 2011. "Papers of incorporation were executed February 24, 1854. The projector of the village was Carl Klein, and in honor of him the village was named Carlstadt."
- Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 28, 2015.
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- History of Bergen County, p. 341
- Harvey, Cornelius Burnham. Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, p. 11, New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Company, 1900. Accessed September 1, 2013. "For a period of sixteen years following the passage of this act few boroughs were organized in the State, only three of them being in Bergen County.... As it was twenty-six boroughs were created in the county from January 23, 1894, to December 18, of the same year."
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- Lipman, Harvy; and Sheingold, Dave. "North Jersey sees 30% growth in same-sex couples", The Record, August 14, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 3, 2013. Accessed September 27, 2014.
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- Beller, Peter C. "Bearing Gifts, Restoring the Temple Amid the Ruins Left by Katrina", The Forward, March 17, 2006. Accessed September 8, 2017. "There's even been an avalanche of blankets, sweaters, caps and gloves donated by 350,000 knitting enthusiasts who subscribe to a newsletter put out by the Lion Brand Yarn Company of Carlstadt, N.J."
- [Cathy Horyn|Horyn, Cathy]
- https://www.nytimes.com/1975/03/02/archives/peoplebusiness-yoohoo-a-carlstadt-success-story.html "People/Business; Yoo-Hoo: A Carlstadt Success Story"
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- https://www.carlstadtnj.us/directory Directory
- https://www.carlstadtnj.us/_Content/pdf/budgets/2023-Adopted-Budget.pdf#page=18 2023 Municipal Data Sheet
- https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/About_Bergen_County/2024-county-directory.pdf#page=36 2024 County and Municipal Directory
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- Staff. "Joseph Emerson sworn in to Carlstadt Council", South Bergenite, January 29, 2014, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 5, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2017. "Surrounding by his family, Joseph T. Emerson was sworn in as Carlstadt Councilman by Mayor Will Roseman on Jan. 28. Emerson was one of three candidates considered.... Emerson fills former Councilman Dennis Ritchie's unexpired term that ends on Dec. 31, 2014."
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- https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/2016-results/2016-gen-elect-ballotscast-results-bergen.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 8, 2016 General Election Results - Bergen County
- http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-bergen.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County
- http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-bergen.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County
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- http://dng.northjersey.com/media_server/tr/smaps/2008/electionresults2008/att/North_Jersey_election_results_28.html 2008 General Election Results for Carlstadt
- http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_bergen_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Bergen County
- Web site: Governor - Bergen County . January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
- Web site: Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Bergen County. January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
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- https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=d5ea2cd424c34a2e93cdf65d0f6c15e9 Carlstadt Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification
- https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3402790&DistrictID=3402790 District information for Carlstadt Public School District
- Staff. "Carlstadt could start senior housing complex by September", South Bergenite, May 26, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 7, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2017. "With the two borough senior groups giving the thumbs up to a long-awaited concept, borough officials will soon commence a project to build an affordable senior housing complex for Carlstadt residents only, not at the previously targeted Washington School site, but at Lincoln School on Sixth Street. The former school will be refurbished and converted to apartments. The plan is to refurbish Lincoln School on Sixth Street to its historical circa 1909 state and convert the inside of the building to 20 apartments while keeping offices and the gymnasium for senior activity rooms."
- https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/1516/03/0745/000.html Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District 2016 Report Card Narrative
- https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3402800&ID=340280000300 School data for Henry P. Becton Regional High School
- https://district.bectonhs.org/board-of-education Board of Education
- http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/about-us About Us
- https://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/admissions Admissions
- http://carlstadtpolice.org/ Home page
- http://www.carlstadtfd.org/history.htm History
- http://www.carlstadtfd.org Home page
- https://www.carlstadtnj.us/ambulance-corps/ Ambulance Corps
- http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Bergen.pdf Bergen County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction
- https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212317/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBergenCountyTo Routes by County: Bergen County
- http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/Bergen_County_Map.pdf Bergen County System Map
- https://www.nytimes.com/1885/05/07/archives/sallie-rebers-sad-death-a-mystery-in-which-james-d-fishs-concerned.html "Sallie Reber's Sad Death; A Mystery In Which James D. Fish's Concerned. Suspicious Circumstances Connected With The Affair--A New-Jersey Doctor's Story--"Breakers Ahead."
- Jones, Wilson E. The Pascack Valley Line - A History of the New Jersey and New York Railroad, Railroadians of America|location=East Hanover, New Jersey, 1996. .
- Staff. "Winchell's Big Brain", Baltimore Afro-American, March 15, 1952. Accessed February 10, 2011. "Cueno was born in Carlstadt, New Jersey, on May 27, 1905. He attended East Rutherford High School where he edited the school newspaper."
- Caldera, Pete. "DeRosa re-invents himself with Rangers", The Record, July 26, 2006. "'They gave me a chance to play again, and it's been a nice situation. It's been fun,' said DeRosa, a 1993 Bergen Catholic graduate from Carlstadt who has become an important fixture in Showalter's everyday lineup."
- Caldera, Pete. "DeRosa re-invents himself with Rangers", The Record, November 13, 2013, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 6, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2017. "DeRosa, a Carlstadt native and Bergen Catholic grad, had been a guest analyst for MLB Network during this past postseason, as well as in 2011."
- https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=dorman001fre Fred Dorman
- https://books.google.com/books?id=D36HAAAAMAAJ&q=%22east%20rutherford%20high%20school%22 Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, 1985
- Siemaszko, Corky. "Cart Of The Deal Screenplay Lets Him Bag Job In Store", New York Daily News, July 12, 1997. Accessed January 8, 2020. "By the time they pulled up to their Carlstadt, N. J., home, Lemke had finished his first screenplay."
- https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lombalo01.shtml Lou Lombardo
- Aberback, Brian. "Carlstadt guitarist Marc Rizzo talks about his gigs with Soulfly", The Record, December 6, 2010, backed up by the Internet Archive as of March 7, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2017. "In his high school yearbook, Carlstadt native Marc Rizzo listed his future plans as "Playing guitar every day for the rest of my life. Rizzo, a 1995 graduate of Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford and current Sussex County resident, made good on his ambition."
- Brodesser-Akner Calude. "Hate the usual choices for a new N.J. governor? Meet the independents", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, September 17, 2017, updated May 15, 2019. Accessed February 11, 2020. "Raised in a blue-collar family in the borough of Carlstadt in Bergen County, Peter Rohrman, 47, now of Ramsey served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marines before returning to Newark to study computer science at Rutgers."
- Katzban, Nicholas. "Vito Trause, who left school in Bergen County to fight in WWII, dies at 94", The Record, November 3, 2019. Accessed October 11, 2021. "Vito 'Pal' Trause was raised in Carlstadt and attended Becton when it was known as East Rutherford High School."