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 ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL, CLINTON AVENUE AND HIGH STREET.

down the Hillside, in the rear of Nienaber's hotel, in Weehawken, where, in stormy weather, it resembled a minature Niagara. From here it flowed through Frost's farm, and emptied into the Hudson River. With the establishment of the sewer system in our town the brook became a thing of the past.

The first record of a township election in the minutes of the Township Committee appear under date of April, 1863, which must have been the third election. Following is the record of this election:—

"The annual meeting for township election took place at Neptune Engine House, and from there adjourned to Garret Van Vorsts on Paterson avenue. The Board of Elections consisted of Aaron K. Nafey, judge; C. A. Buckbee, A. Anderson, and W. Sinclair, clerk.