In 1997, Felician College opened a 10 acre campus in Rutherford, at the site of former Fairleigh Dickinson University. Felician projects 1,200 college students in residence, once the campus is fully functional in 2001. A liberal arts institution in the catholic tradition, the college offers a variety of concentrations with a particular focus on nursing and education degrees. Located right in the center of the downtown is the Williams Center for the Arts. The Williams Center contains three first run movie theaters and a 700 seat concert hall.
Programming includes children's theatre as well as a wide variety of performing arts.
Located on the Passaic River, the Nereid Boat Club is one of New York City area's only calm water rowing sites. Boiling Springs Savings Bank, a billion dollar financial institution, is constructing a new corporate headquarters as part of a planned commercial development which will include luxury apartments, retail stores and enclosed parking. Rutherford's downtown has an active night life as a center for fine casual dining, including two three star restaurants. Our Recreation Department offers many programs for both young and old and our parks are available to all. We are just a few miles from 7 Major Hospitals.