[9] When Passaic County, New Jersey was established on February 7, 1837, it included Pompton Township.
[9] The township was divided on February 23, 1918, into three boroughs: Bloomingdale, Ringwood and Wanaque, with the remaining portion passing to Pompton Lakes.
A significant portion of the land was sparsely populated and the split off of one community would leave a larger tax burden on those that remained.
[citation needed] A meeting was called for January 12, 1918, to discuss the pros and cons of splitting the township.
From that, a committee representing the various sections was formed and eventually three boroughs were agreed on, the boundaries established and finances settled (share of debt, distribution of assets).