Question 1

What is 43 North Road in Smoke Rise?

Accepted Answer

43 North Road is a 2,618 sq ft commercial building at the North Gate of Smoke Rise, a private gated community in Kinnelon, NJ. The Board of Governors purchased the property, and the community is now surveying residents about its future use, including options like a Heritage Center, commercial lease, clubhouse, or mixed use.

Question 2

What is the Village Inn deficit at Smoke Rise?

Accepted Answer

The Village Inn at Smoke Rise operates at a yearly deficit of $406,304 as of the 2026 proposed budget. The Inn generates $1.43M in revenue but costs $1.83M to operate. The deficit has grown 64% since 2019, from $247K to $406K. Every household pays approximately $34/month to cover this gap.

Question 3

How much does 43 North Road cost Smoke Rise residents?

Accepted Answer

43 North Road costs approximately $181,280 per year including mortgage ($56,820) and capital replacement items ($125,000). Combined with the Village Inn deficit of $406,304, the total yearly cost to the community is $587,584 — approximately $50 per month from each of the 980 households.

Question 4

What is Smoke Rise in Kinnelon NJ?

Accepted Answer

Smoke Rise is a private gated community of over 900 homes in Kinnelon, New Jersey, established in 1946. It features a lake, beach, Village Inn restaurant, 24/7 security, St. Hubert's Chapel with 1886–1889 Tiffany windows, and four distinct neighborhoods: North Gate, East Gate, Mountain & Hilltop, and Lakeside & Perimeter.

Pearl R. Miller

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