Old Tappan

• A peaceful, well-maintained town known for its beautiful landscapes and clean environment
• A family-friendly place with a strong sense of community, making it ideal for raising children
• Highly rated public schools with a strong emphasis on academics and extracurricular activities
• A suburban feel with most residents owning their homes

Community & Lifestyle/ Getting Involved in the Community:

• Old Tappan Woman’s Club: A non-profit, volunteer-based club dedicated to welcoming new residents and hosting various community events
• Old Tappan Firehouse: Hosts community events such as wellness talks and health fairs
• Old Tappan Day: An annual event celebrating the community with various activities and entertainment
• Super Hero 5K: A family-friendly race promoting fitness and community spirit
• Town-Wide Garage Sale: A popular event where residents can buy and sell items, fostering community interaction.

Dining & Shopping:

• Aurora Restaurant & Bar: Casual, upscale restaurant offering comfort food and happy hour drinks in a cozy, stylish space
• Amato Bread: A local favorite known for its delicious heroes and Italian cuisine
• Olar Noso: Farm-to-table Mediterranean nook offering wood-fired pizza, Spanish dishes & sangria by the pitcher

Entertainment, Fun & Leisure:

• Annual Fall Festival: A family-friendly event featuring crafts, food vendors, and live music.
• Summer Concert Series: Local parks come alive with music, bringing together residents for fun-filled evenings.

Notable People From Town: 

• Mike Milo - animator, director, storyboard artist, writer, and producer in the television industry
• Paul Jeffrey ("PJ") Byrne - actor best known for his roles as Nicky "Rugrat" Koskoff in the Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street; Irv Smiff on the UPN/CW series The Game; and Bolin on Nickelodeon's animated series The Legend of Korra 
• Robert Mitchell Segedin - former professional baseball player. He played first base, third base and outfield in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 and 2017
• Angela Santomero - television producer, co-creator of Blue's Clues

Schools: 

• T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School, (PreK-4)
• Charles Dewolf Middle School, (5-8)
• Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, (9-12)