1. How many years have you lived in Rutherford?

I’ve lived in Rutherford for 26 years with my family. We moved here when I was about 4 in September of 1993.

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2). Why did you decide to move to Rutherford?

My parents moved here after living in an apartment in Lyndhurst. They wanted to own their own home and found Rutherford to be the perfect place to raise a family.

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3). What are three of your favorite places in Rutherford?

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I love working at Washington School, I enjoy driving down Park Avenue, and eating at Steve and Andreas is my favorite.

4). Why do think people choose to raise families in Rutherford?

It’s a quaint town with excellent schools and friendly people. When you try to picture the “ideal” town to grow up in, Rutherford is it. I had a friend from out-of-town describe Rutherford as one of those places you’d see in the movies.

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5). What is the most beautiful feature of our town?

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The trees are so beautiful, especially when they change throughout each season.

6). What do you find most inviting about Rutherford?

What’s not to love? I think there’s something so inviting about the train station. It reminds me of how much history our town has. I also love the homes and the tree lined streets. Park Avenue is the hub that draws people in and showcases all that Rutherford has to offer.

7). What would you tell someone who is considering moving here?

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Rutherford is home. It felt that way growing up, and it still feels that way now. 

8). What is your favorite season in Rutherford? Why?

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Spring. I love to see that way that Rutherford comes back to life once the trees and flowers are in bloom.

9)  What’s your favorite memory of living here?

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There are so many, but I really enjoyed being a kid and growing up here with my friends. I remember playing outside until it was dark and riding our bikes around the block. Many of the people I grew up with, I’m still friendly with today. I think that’s the charm of living in Rutherford.

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10)  What would be your ideal three-course meal if you could mix and match from every restaurant in town? 

To start, I’d have the pancakes from Steve and Andreas. The BEST pancakes I’ve ever had. I’d then have a sandwich piled high with cold cuts from Forest Dairy. To finish it off, I’d have the Cajun pasta from Sonoma Bistro. As a lover of all dessert, I would have to have a bonus course with some ice cream from Dairy Queen.