Paramus New Jersey

The Lenape word for the area, Peremessing, which meant that it had an abundant population of Wild turkey, was anglicized to become the word "Paramus"

Paramus was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1922, and ratified by a referendum held on April 4, 1922 that passed by a vote of 238 for and 10 against.[22][23] Paramus was created from portions of Midland Township, which now exists as Rochelle Park.[22]

The borough is one of the largest shopping destinations in the country, generating over $5 billion in  ...