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Rutherford New Jersey
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Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 18,061, reflecting a decline of 49 (−0.3%) from the 18,110 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 320 (+1.8%) from the 17,790 counted in the 1990 Census.Rutherford was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on September 21, 1881, from portions of Union Township, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day. The borough was named for John Rutherfurd, a U.S. Senator who owned land in the area.Rutherford has been called the "Borough of Trees" and "The First Borough of Bergen County".

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Rutherford is not only a very well maintained town but it has many activities for its residents..no matter what age you are, the residents are very friendly and the main Street in town has many good restaurants to eat at.

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