Hampton, New Jersey

:"See Hampton Township, New Jersey for the municipality in Sussex County"

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Hampton, New Jersey
settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Map of Hampton in Hunterdon County. Inset: Location of Hunterdon County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.


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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Hampton, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Hunterdon
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government_type = Borough (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Rob Walton
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = February 20, 1895 as "Junction Borough
established_title1 = Renamed
established_date1 = February 11, 1909 as "Hampton Borough"

unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 4.0
area_land_km2 = 4.0
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.5
area_land_sq_mi = 1.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 1658
population_density_km2 = 388.7
population_density_sq_mi = 1006.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|885243|Borough of Hampton, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.]
elevation_m = 108
elevation_ft = 354
latd = 40 |latm = 42 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 58 |longs = 03 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 08827
area_code = 908
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-29460GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
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Hampton is a Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,546.

What is now Hampton was originally incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature as Junction Borough on February 20, 1895, from portions of both Lebanon Township and Bethlehem Township, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day. By a resolution of the borough council, the name was changed to Hampton as of February 11, 1909. In 1931, additional territory was annexed from both Glen Gardner borough and Bethlehem Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 155.]

Hampton Borough, on the banks of the Musconetcong River has changed little since it was first settled in 1800. In 1880, the town consisted of a store, hotel, cabinet manufacturer, blacksmith, wheelwright shop, grist mill, school house and about 25 dwellings. Hampton was once known as "Junction" because the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad crossed through here. [ [http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/hampton.htm Hunterdon County webpage for Hampton Borough] , Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 20, 2007.]

Geography

Hampton is located at coor dms|40|42|22|N|74|57|29|W|city (40.706150, -74.957950)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), all of it land.

Hampton borders Bethlehem Township, Glen Gardner Borough, and Lebanon Township. Hampton also borders Warren County.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930= 861
1940= 864
1950= 975
1960= 1135
1970= 1386
1980= 1614
1990= 1515
2000= 1546
estimate= 1658
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=16000US3429460&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3426550&_street=&_county=hampton&_cityTown=hampton&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Hampton borough] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 1, 2007.]
footnote=Population 1930 - 1990. [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,546 people, 559 households, and 377 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,006.8 people per square mile (387.6/km²). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 373.8/sq mi (143.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.01% White, 4.98% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.85% of the population.

There were 559 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $51,111, and the median income for a family was $64,583. Males had a median income of $45,096 versus $32,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,440. About 7.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Hampton is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 103.]

The Mayor of Hampton Borough is Rob Walton (term ends December 31, 2007). Members of the Hampton Borough Council are Robert Celentano (2009), James Cregar (2009), Peter Desch (2007), Andrew Hurley (2008), Kristine Peterson (2009) and Carroll Swenson (2007). [ [http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/hampton.htm Hunterdon County webpage for Hampton Borough] , Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 17, 2007.]

On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters elected a mayor to a fill the last 14 months of a four-year term of office, and filled two three-year terms and a one-year unexpired seat on the Borough Council. Republican Councilmember Rob Walton defeated Democrat Bob Shumski in his bid for re-election. Republican Carroll L. Swenson edged Democrat Beth Berglund for a one-year unexpired term. Republican newcomer Kris Peterson and Democratic incumbent Robert M. Celentano were elected to fill the two open three-year seats with a term of office starting on January 1, 2007. [ [http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/election/2006general/hampton.htm Hampton Borough 2006 Election Results] , Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed November 16, 2006.]

Municipal Office

Borough Hall
PO Box 418 - 1 Wells Avenue
Hampton, NJ 08827
MUNICIPAL OFFICE OPEN: Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Meetings

*Borough Council: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 pm - Borough Hall
*Board of Adjustment, Planning Board: 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm - Borough Hall
*Board of Health: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 pm - Borough Hall
*Rescue Squad: 1st Wednesday of each month 7:30 pm (General Body Meeting) 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm (Drill Night) - Rescue Squad Building

Federal, state and county representation

Hampton Borough is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 58. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Public Utilities

Garbage is collected every Monday except when the date falls on a national holiday. Garbage will then be picked up on the next working day. Sanitation limit is two thirty gallon containers per household per week. Extra bag stickers can be purchased from the Municipal office.

Recycling is collected every other Tuesday except when the date falls on a national holiday. recycling will then be picked up on the next working day.
*Items Collected
**Mixed Bottles and Cans: Clear and Colored Glass, Type 1 & 2 Plastic and Aluminum and Bi-Metal Cans. All can be placed in one plastic bin and should be thoroughly rinsed. "Note:" Plastic grocery bags are not recyclable. Plastic bags can typically be recycled at the local grocery store.
**Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail and other printed paper material: Bundle together with string/twine. Do not place in plastic bags.
**Corrugated Cardboard: Cut/fold into manageable sizes and bundle with string/twine. Do not include paperboard boxes such as cereal boxes.

Chip, brush, and leaves are collected on the first Thursday and Friday of each month. Leaves are collected October 24th - December 30th. Branch size is not to exceed 6 inches in diameter and 10 feet in length.

Spring and Fall curbside cleanup: Dates vary each year. There are several restrictions on the items that may be thrown away. Please consult municipal office for more assistance

Education

The Hampton School District serves students in kindergarten though eighth grade. The Hampton Public School served an enrollment of 182 students as of the 2005-06 school year. [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3406600 Data for the Hampton Public School] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 18, 2008.]

Students in public school for grades 9 through 12 attend Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner as part of the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District. Voorhees High School serves students from Califon Borough, Glen Gardner Borough, Hampton Borough, High Bridge Borough, Lebanon Township and Tewksbury Township. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/19/3660/19-3660-060.html Voorhees High School 2007 Report Card Narratives] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 4, 2008. "Voorhees High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. With an enrollment of 1200 students in grades 9-12, the school serves the communities of Califon, Glen Gardner, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon Township, and Tewksbury Township."]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Hampton include:
*Glenway Wescott (1901-1987), novelist. [ [http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9527996 Glenway Wescott Biography (1901–87)] , biography.com. Accessed August 1, 2007. "He returned to America and settled near Hampton, NJ."]

References

External links

* [http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/hampton.htm Hunterdon County webpage for Hampton Borough]
* [http://www.hamptonelementary.org/ Hampton Public School]
*NJReportCard|19|1970|0|Hampton Public School
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3406600 Data for the Hampton Public School] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.nhvweb.net/ North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District]
* [http://www.13rescue.com/Mission.htm/ Volunteer Rescue Squad]
* [http://www.13fire.org Hampton Fire co.]
* [http://www.hlta.org Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance]