is a primarily residential, suburban community in Union County, located approximately 30 minutes from New York City. Hillside provides easy access to many major highways, Route 22, Interstate 78, Garden State Parkway, Routes 1 & 9, New Jersey Turnpike as well as 5 minutes from Newark International Airport. Kean College is on our Union border and a short ride west is the county vocational school and county college.
Hillside has always been known for its rich history and comfortable housing.
Some advantages of Hillside are:
- Paid police and fire department with 2 firehouses
- 5 public schools
- 1 high school
- parochial schools
- Public library with many programs
- New Senior Center
- Many shopping centers and easy access to major shopping areas
- Excellent utilities and community services
Hillside's newspaper also has its own Website.