stations of the Newark Light Rail system are all located nearby. Notable people Notable current and former residents of Forest Hill include: Robert Altenkirch, President of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Peter Ballantine (1791–1883), founder of Newark's Patterson & Ballantine Brewing Company in 1840. Dean Faiello (born 1959), non-doctor convicted of killing a patient during a medical procedure. Maria Jeritza (1887-1982), opera singer. Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933), artist and designer best known for his work in stained glass. William Hayes Ward (1835-1916) clergyman, editor of The Independent, a leading Abolitionist newspaper. References External links Forest Hill Community Association Forest Hill-related article from The New York Times Virtual tour of Mt. Prospect Avenue Colonial Revival architecture in New Jersey Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey Neighborhoods in Newark, New Jersey Populated places in Essex County, New Jersey Queen Anne architecture in New Jersey Streetcar suburbs Historic districts in Essex County, New Jersey Houses in Essex County, New Jersey Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey