Many homeowners dispose of sewage in septic tanks, and few streets have sidewalks.
These are the trappings of an elite Bergen County enclave where municipal services are less important than a sumptuous mansion perched on several acres of land, preferably with a strong dose of privacy. The town, Alpine, was named this week by Worth Magazine as the wealthiest community in New Jersey and the 29th-wealthiest in the nation. On a national level, New Jersey, with 19 communities in the list of 250, is third in the ranking of states. California came in first with 81 communities in the top 250 and New York second with 53 communities. These are second, third, and fourth homes . . .