Gugliermo Marconi manufactured wireless equipment that was valuable to war communications during the First World War. On that site later, WDY became the first regularly broadcast radio station in 1921. An impressive number of home boys served in World War I as well as in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A World War Memorial was erected in 1924 at the corner of Chestnut Street and Clay Avenue. Roselle Park continues in its original tradition, a spirited community of many volunteers supporting their borough's needs, creating a better community for all.
Organizations are too numerous to mention here.
The First Aid Squad , parent and student groups, scouts, sport clubs, senior citizens groups, historical society, Rotary Club, Police Auxiliary, church organizations, etc. are the heroes of the history of Roselle Park. Roselle Park celebrated its 75th Anniversary during 1976 during the Nation's Bicentennial with gala festivities. In 2001, the borough invites all its residents, their friends and families to participate in Roselle Park's 100th Anniversary. This compilation of Roselle Park's history was prepared by Pat Pagnetti of the Roselle Park Historical Society.