Emerson is frequently referred to as “The Family Town” and upon entering the borough considered the ‘gateway’ to the beautiful Pascack Valley area of Bergen County from any direction, it is not hard to see why.Beautiful parks and recreation areas abound and the shopping centers are modern and bustling with activity offering a multitude of purchasing opportunities.The public schools offer challenging and dynamic curriculum's and the popular public library provides numerous free programs that enhance and extend that commitment to education to the entire community.Residents volunteer with enthusiasm and pride to the many varied Boards and Commissions such as Recreation and Historic Preservation that encourage youth participation and restore and maintain the American values of yesteryear.

Despite Emerson’s commitment to those virtues, it is a leader in planned municipal growth and progress addressing the needs of its growing population by undertaking major improvements to its Central Business District along the main thoroughfare, Kinderkamack Road, to provide a safe and varied alternative to shopping and eateries besides the malls and 'big box' stores.

A haven for commuters, the Emerson train station is an essential portal of NJ Transit and the many bus stops that traverse the main arteries leading in and out of town provide quick and easy access to major business areas, Newark Airport and NYC.

When you come to Emerson, slow down for the many pedestrians strolling about its neat and attractive streets and shopping areas and for the children on bikes making their way to the various parks and recreation areas.Enjoy a 'latte' at one end of town and pick your own organic vegetables on the other side.Catch a Little League baseball game on Friday night. Explore the vast natural preserve, Emerson Woods, on Main Street and picnic later in Centennial Park at the other end. Bundle up for the Annual Holiday Tree-lighting Ceremony and warm your hands on a cup of hot chocolate with Santa afterwards at the Fire Station. And don’t miss the fireworks display in June on the great lawn of Hillman Park with friends and family.