Charles Sisson News Today

View Comments TENAFLY — A pair of homes once owned by one of the wealthiest people in New Jersey are among sites across the borough that will be put in the spotlight by historical markers. In the coming weeks, markers will be placed in front of the Sisson Houses on Highwood Avenue, which were built between 1867 and 1874 for the family of Charles Sisson, founder of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey. The homes are currently private residences. One will also be installed in front of 91 West C...

AMORY – A potentially bad situation was averted April 10 when someone living in the area of McAlpine Lake came quickly to the rescue of a 5-year-old who went underwater. Charles Sisson, who lives across the street, from the lake was working in his yard when the boy’s great-grandfather, Lee Goode, called him over just to talk. “My dad is 86 and he took my grandson, Riggan White, over to McAlpine Lake where the pier is. He cannot swim and he’s really kind of afraid of the wate...