Far Hills, New Jersey Explained

Far Hills, New Jersey
Settlement Type:Borough
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Pushpin Label:Far Hills
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Somerset County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Somerset
Government Type:Borough
Governing Body:Borough Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Kevin P. Welsh (R, term ends December 31, 2026)[1]
Leader Title1:Municipal clerk
Leader Name1:Dorothy S. Hicks[2]
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:May 12, 1921
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[3]
Area Total Km2:12.69
Area Land Km2:12.55
Area Water Km2:0.14
Area Total Sq Mi:4.90
Area Land Sq Mi:4.85
Area Water Sq Mi:0.06
Area Water Percent:1.12
Area Rank:280th of 565 in state
12th of 21 in county[4]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:924
Population Rank:536th of 565 in state
19th of 21 in county[5]
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:190.6
Population Density Rank:508th of 565 in state
21st of 21 in county
Population Est:914
Pop Est As Of:2023
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:−05:00
Timezone Dst:Eastern (EDT)
Utc Offset Dst:−04:00
Elevation Footnotes:[6]
Elevation Ft:213
Coordinates Footnotes:[7]
Coordinates:40.6909°N -74.6215°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:07931[8] [9]
Area Code:908 exchange: 443[10]
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:3403522890[11] [12]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0885217[13]

Far Hills is a borough in the Somerset Hills of northern Somerset County in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[14] As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 924, an increase of 5 (+0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 919, which in turn reflected an increase of 60 (+7.0%) from the 859 counted in the 2000 census.[15] The borough is located within the Raritan Valley region.[16]

Far Hills was incorporated as a borough based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on April 7, 1921, from portions of Bernards Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on May 12, 1921.[17] Far Hills is a dry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold by law.[18] [19]

In the Forbes magazine listing of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Far Hills was ranked 52 in 2010 (with median sale price of $2,067,451) and 87th in 2012 (with a median of $1,729,135).[20] [21] In 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine listed Far Hills at 12th in its listing of "The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", with a median sale price 2017 of $885,000.[22]

The 07931 ZIP Code extends beyond the borders of Far Hills into sections of other nearby Somerset Hills communities in Somerset and Morris counties including the boroughs of Bernardsville and Peapack-Gladstone; along with the townships of Bedminster, Bernards, Chester, and Mendham.[23] [24] [25]

History

Far Hills encompasses nearly in Somerset County, encircled by the Somerset Hills communities of Bedminster, Bernardsville, Bernards Township, and Peapack-Gladstone.[26] It shares a community pool, athletic programs, civic organizations, and a school system with Bernardsville. It shares a public library, a fire department and a first aid squad with neighboring Bedminster Township.

The borough maintains its character through 10acres minimum zoning laws whereby large private properties and homes surround a small village which was the creation of a wealthy New York businessman in the late 1800s.[27] The beginning of rail service to nearby Bernardsville in 1870, opened the area to city people seeking a respite from the heat and hurry of urban life.

Evander H. Schley, a land developer and real estate broker from New York, purchased thousands of acres in Bedminster and Bernards townships in the 1880s. One day in 1887, Schley's brother, Grant, and his wife, Elizabeth, arrived by horse-drawn carriage to see Evander's farms. Elizabeth is said to have remarked on the beautiful vista of the "far hills," thus giving the name to the place before a village was built.[28]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 4.90 square miles (12.69 km2), including 4.85 square miles (12.55 km2) of land and 0.06 square miles (0.14 km2) of water (1.12%).[4]

The borough borders the Somerset County municipalities of Bedminster Township to the west, Bernards Township to the east, Bernardsville to the northeast and Peapack-Gladstone to the northwest.[29] [30] [31]

Climate

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Far Hills has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.[32]

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 919 people, 376 households, and 259 families in the borough. The population density was 191.6 per square mile (74.0/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 87.1 per square mile (33.6/km2). The racial makeup was 95.32% (876) White, 0.65% (6) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.85% (17) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (5) from other races, and 1.63% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.58% (88) of the population.

Of the 376 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18; 58.2% were married couples living together; 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.1% were non-families. Of all households, 28.5% were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.

24.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.6 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $125,833 (with a margin of error of +/− $29,841) and the median family income was $202,083 (+/− $85,006). Males had a median income of $177,083 (+/− $60,611) versus $76,250 (+/− $38,263) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $93,495 (+/− $19,515). About 3.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.[33]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 859 people, 368 households, and 253 families. The population density was 176.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 386 housing units at an average density of 79.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup was 96.04% White, 0.81% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.10% Asian, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.61% of the population.[34] [35]

There were 368 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76.[34] [35]

The population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.[34] [35]

The median income for a household was $112,817, and the median income for a family was $149,095. Males had a median income of $90,000 versus $46,607 for females. The per capita income was $81,535. About 0.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.[34] [35]

Sports

The United States Golf Association has a Far Hills mailing address but is actually located in Bernards Township. The United States Golf Association Museum and Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History is located on the premises.[36]

From 2000 through 2005 the Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase returned to the Far Hills Races after a hiatus of six years. Known for the highest prize money of a steeplechase in America, the purse for the Breeders' Cup winner has been as large as $250,000 and has attracted up to 100,000 spectators. Several races are scheduled by Far Hills Race Meeting Association in late October of each year. Considered one of the premier social events of the year in the tri-state area, it is attended by as many as 75,000 people annually.[37]

Parks and recreation

Government

Local government

Far Hills 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.[41] The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the 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.[42] The borough form of government used by Far Hills 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.[43] [44]

, the mayor of Far Hills is Republican Kevin Welsh, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Members of the Far Hills Borough Council are Council President David P. Karner (R, 2025), Joseph E. Carty (R, 2026), Mary Chimenti (R, 2024), Peter J. Cocoziello Jr. (R, 2024; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Richard L. Rinzler (R, 2025) and Charles P. Schwester (R, 2026) and Kevin Welsh (R, 2024).[45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50]

Peter Cocoziello was appointed in January 2023 to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that had been held by Kevin Walsh until he stepped down to take office as mayor.[51] Cocoziello served on an interim basis until the November 2023 general election, when voters chose him to serve the balance of the term of office.[48]

In November 2019, the borough council selected Ted McLean to fill the weeks remaining in the seat expiring in December 2019 that had been held by David R. Surks until he resigned from office earlier that month. Surks was re-elected in the November 2019 general election[52] In January 2020, McLean was appointed to fill Surks' term expiring in December 2022 and will serve on an interim basis until the November 2020 general election.[53]

Emergency services

Emergency services in the borough are offered by the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department, Far Hills Police Department, and Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad. Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department roots back to the establishment of Union Hook & Ladder Company #1 in December 1900; The current name was adopted in 1998 to avoid confusion with other departments with similar names.[54]

Federal, state and county representation

Far Hills is located in the 7th Congressional District[55] and is part of New Jersey's 21st state legislative district.[56] [57] [58]

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 748 registered voters in Far Hills, of which 97 (13.0% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 382 (51.1% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 268 (35.8% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.[59] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 81.4% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 107.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide).[59] [60]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 70.6% of the vote (348 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 27.8% (137 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (5 votes), among the 493 ballots cast by the borough's 793 registered voters (3 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 62.2%.[61] [62] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 355 votes (63.1% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 196 votes (34.8% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 5 votes (0.9% vs. 1.1%), among the 563 ballots cast by the borough's 726 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.5% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County).[63] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 342 votes (67.7% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 160 votes (31.7% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 2 votes (0.4% vs. 0.9%), among the 505 ballots cast by the borough's 636 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.4% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county).[64]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 84.9% of the vote (275 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 13.0% (42 votes), and other candidates with 2.2% (7 votes), among the 324 ballots cast by the borough's 799 registered voters, for a turnout of 40.6%.[65] [66] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 282 votes (69.6% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 65 votes (16.0% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 52 votes (12.8% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 5 votes (1.2% vs. 0.7%), among the 405 ballots cast by the borough's 743 registered voters, yielding a 54.5% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county).[67]

Far Hills vote by party
in presidential elections
YearDemocraticRepublicanThird Parties
2020[68] 46.4% 30251.3% 3341.5% 10
201640.7% 22456.8% 3132.5% 14
201227.8%13770.6% 3481.0% 5
200834.8% 19663.1% 3550.9% 5
200431.7% 16067.7% 3420.4% 2
2000[69] 27.56% 11367.32% 2765.12% 21
1996[70] 28.49% 10668.01% 2533.49% 13
1992[71] 30.06% 9569.94% 221
1988[72] 21.29% 7978.71% 292

Education

Students in public school attend the schools of the Somerset Hills Regional School District, a regional school district covering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade serving students from Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone, along with students from Bedminster Township who attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[73] [74] As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,797 students and 155.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1.[75] Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[76]) are Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School[77] with 471 students in grades Pre-K–4, Bernardsville Middle School[78] with 474 students in grades 5–8 and Bernards High School[79] with 819 students in grades 9–12.[80] [81] [82] The district's board of education is comprised of nine elected members (plus one appointed member representing Bedminster) who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration.[83] The nine elected seats on the board are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with one seat allocated to Far Hills.[84]

Far Hills Country Day School is a private, nonsectarian coeducational day school located in Far Hills, serving students in nursery through eighth grade since 1929 on a 55acres campus.[85]

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Somerset County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[86]

The most prominent highway serving Far Hills is Interstate 287. U.S. Route 202 also passes through the borough.

Public transportation

NJ Transit provides service at the Far Hills train station[87] on the Gladstone Branch of the Morristown Line; the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at U.S. Route 202, near the intersection of Far Hills Road, one half mile east of U.S. Route 206, offering service via Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station or to Hoboken Terminal.[88]

Lakeland Bus Lines provides Route 78 rush-hour service from Bedminster to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.[89]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Far Hills include:

External links

Notes and References

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  2. https://www.farhillsnj.org/borough_clerk.php Borough Clerk
  3. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 11, 2022.
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  6. , Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 5, 2013.
  7. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990
  8. http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=far%20hills&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Far Hills, NJ
  9. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm Zip Codes
  10. http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCity=Far%20Hills&frmCounty=Somerset Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Far Hills, NJ
  11. https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website
  12. https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey
  13. http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names
  14. https://somersethillshistoricalsociety.org About Us
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  16. https://www.njwsa.org/uploads/1/0/8/0/108064771/raritanbasinhydro.png Raritan Basin Hydrology
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  23. https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/07931/ ZIP Code 07931
  24. Thomson, W. Barry. "New Municipal Proposals of 100 Years Ago", Inside the Brick Academy, June 2021. Accessed July 7, 2023. "Over the years a number of efforts have been made to alter municipal boundaries and create new municipalities in the Somerset Hills region, with the goal of making local governments more responsive to the changing needs of residents.... After bills authorizing these new boroughs passed the New Jersey Legislature, local referenda were held in June 1921 allowing residents in each of the affected areas to vote on the proposals. The vote to create the Borough of Far Hills passed, while votes to form the separate boroughs of Bernardsville and Basking Ridge were defeated."
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  28. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324195241/http://www.farhillspolice.org/id5.html History of Far Hills
  29. https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/1010483/touches.html Areas touching Far Hills
  30. https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/about/county-info/maps/municipalities Municipalities
  31. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries
  32. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=103782&cityname=Far+Hills%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Far Hills, New Jersey
  33. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3403522890 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Far Hills borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
  34. http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603422890.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Far Hills borough, New Jersey
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  36. http://www.usgamuseum.com/about_museum/contact_us/ Contact Us
  37. http://www.farhillsrace.org/AboutUs.aspx About Far Hills Race Meeting Association
  38. http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/parksfacilities/buck/LJBuck.html Leonard J. Buck Garden
  39. http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/parksfacilities/buck/LJB_MoggyHollow.html Moggy Hollow at Leonard J. Buck Garden
  40. http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/parksfacilities/natirar/Natirar.html Natirar
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  42. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 77.
  43. Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.
  44. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"
  45. https://www.farhillsnj.org/borough_council.php Borough Council
  46. https://cms1files.revize.com/farhills/2024%20Borough%20of%20Far%20Hills%20Budget%20-%20Adopted%205.13.2024.pdf 2024 Municipal Data Sheet
  47. https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showpublisheddocument/46227/638203671214730000#page=58 2023 Directory of County & Municipal Offices
  48. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Somerset/119024/web.317647/#/summary 2023 General Election November 7, 2023 Certified Official Results RESULTS
  49. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Somerset/116175/web.307039/#/summary General Election November 8, 2022 Final Certified Results
  50. https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showpublisheddocument/43891/637725959984900000 2021 General Election Winning Candidates
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  52. Perry, Jacob W. "New council member takes oath in Far Hills after Surks resigns", The Bernardsville News, November 27, 2019. Accessed February 20, 2020. "Edward R. McLean of Mallet Lane filled a vacancy left by the resignation of Republican Councilman David Surks, who quit shortly before the Nov. 5 election but remained on the ballot and was re-elected."
  53. https://www.farhillsnj.org/2020%20Borough%20Council%20Minutes%20010620-Reorg.pdf Borough Council Reorganization Minutes for January 6, 2020
  54. https://www.fhbfd.org/about About the Department
  55. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report
  56. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
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  73. http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showdocument?id=12598 Somerset County School Districts-Sending/Receiving/Regional
  74. https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=ebcd309cb9ee4b758b1c481e888cddad Somerset Hills Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification
  75. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3400009&DistrictID=3400009 District information for Somerset Hills Regional School District
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  77. https://bes.shsd.org/ Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
  78. http://bms.shsd.org/ Bernardsville Middle School
  79. http://bhs.shsd.org/ Bernards High School
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  81. https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/35/4815 School Performance Reports for the Somerset Hills Regional School District
  82. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/4815 New Jersey School Directory for the Somerset Hills School District
  83. https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/cafr/search/18/4815.pdf#page=49 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Somerset Hills School District
  84. https://www.shsd.org/b_o_e/b_o_e_members_and_committees Board of Education Members / Committees
  85. https://www.fhcds.org/about/quick-facts-info History and Quick Facts
  86. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Somerset.pdf Somerset County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction
  87. http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainStationLookupFrom&selStation=45 Far Hills station
  88. https://web.archive.org/web/20100726183351/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesSomersetCountyTo Somerset County Bus / Rail Connections
  89. http://www.lakelandbus.com/m/bus_schedule.php?route=route-78-eastbound-to-new-york Route 78 – Eastbound to New York
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  91. http://racing-reference.info/driver/chessja01 James Chesson
  92. Caldwell, Dave. "A Hard-to-Match Personality, With Potential to Boot", The New York Times, May 27, 2006. Accessed August 25, 2012. "P. J. Chesson, who will drive in his first Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, has already had a wild week.... He grew up on a horse farm in Far Hills, N.J., and had little experience racing on ovals, let alone pavement, until two years ago."
  93. https://www.nytimes.com/1970/10/13/archives/belmont-loses-nijinsky-to-newmarket.html "Belmont Loses Nijinsky to Newmarket"
  94. James, George. "Malcolm Forbes, Publisher, Dies at 70", The New York Times, February 26, 1990. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Malcolm Forbes, chairman and editor in chief of Forbes Magazine and a flamboyant multimillionaire whose enthusiastic pursuits included yachting, motorcycling and ballooning, died Saturday of a heart attack in his sleep at his home in Far Hills, N.J. He was 70 years old."
  95. Peterson, Iver. "On Politics; It's Not Too Late or Irrational For Mr. Forbes to Aim Lower", The New York Times, January 16, 2000. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Even Governor Whitman, his Far Hills neighbor and longtime acquaintance, was a county freeholder before she tried for the Senate and then went on to win the governor's race."
  96. Bayot, Jennifer. "Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, Memoirist of Wartime Escape, Dies at 92", The New York Times, January 13, 2005. Accessed February 1, 2015. "Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, whose memoir, "Passages to Freedom," chronicled his escape from a prison camp in Italy during World War II, died on Saturday in Morristown, N.J. He was 92 and lived in Far Hills, N.J."
  97. Perry, W. Jacob. " Rock star among Bernards High's 'Wall of Honor' class; John 'J.' Geils to perform at March 12 ceremony", The Bernardsville News, March 6, 2015. Accessed November 1, 2016. "A guitarist, Geils grew up in Far Hills and was graduated from Bernards High School in 1964. He now lives in Groton, Mass. The town honors him each year with a J. Geils Day."
  98. Staff. "Lance Honors Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far Hills", The Messenger-Gazette, September 20, 2013. Accessed February 1, 2015. "Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ 07) this week recognized Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far Hills, during a special period in the House of Representatives devoted to honoring Medal of Honor winners: 'Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the military service record of Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far Hills, New Jersey.'"
  99. https://books.google.com/books?id=ZL7tYBLB1m0C&q=%22John+S.+Penn%22+%22Far+Hills%22+1926 Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, Volume 205, Part 2
  100. http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205060947 Plumeri Park
  101. Bailey, Brianna. "University of Oklahoma celebrates Price College of Business's new professional MBA program; Billionaire philanthropist Michael F. Price participates in ceremony.", The Oklahoman, October 9, 2014. Accessed February 1, 2015. "Price, of Far Hills, N.J., made his fortune in value investing."
  102. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/97126596/ "Students Get Oak Knoll Honors"
  103. Ackermann, Peggy. "Andrew Schlafly", The Record, May 25, 2010. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Appearing before the high court for the recall group, Far Hills attorney Andrew Schlafly, son of conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, cited a letter George Washington wrote to his nephew, Bushrod Washington, on Nov. 10, 1787."
  104. https://books.google.com/books?id=yRVPAAAAMAAJ&q=%22James+H.+Wallwork%22+%22Far+Hills%22 Annual Report - The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor
  105. Froonjian, John. "Whitman Prepares To Challenge Florio In Bid For Governor", The Press of Atlantic City, January 17, 1993. Accessed August 25, 2012. "Whitman, 46, of Far Hills has only recently officially confirmed that she will seek to challenge Democratic incumbent Jim Florio."
  106. https://www.newjerseyhills.com/like-mother-like-daughter---kate-whitman-enters-somerset-county-freeholder-contest/article_183b7df0-ae2e-5453-aeab-686ba51b03b7.html "Like mother, like daughter - Kate Whitman enters Somerset County freeholder contest"

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