- Middlesex, New Jersey
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Middlesex, New Jersey — Borough — Middlesex highlighted in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Middlesex, New Jersey.
Coordinates: 40°34′28″N 74°30′7″W / 40.57444°N 74.50194°WCoordinates: 40°34′28″N 74°30′7″W / 40.57444°N 74.50194°W Country United States State New Jersey County Middlesex Incorporated April 9, 1913 Government - Mayor Robert Sherr Area - Total 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km2) - Land 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km2) - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) Elevation 49 ft (15 m) Population (2010 Census)[1] - Total 13,635 - Density 3,921.1/sq mi (1,514.0/km2) Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) ZIP code 08846 Area code(s) 732 FIPS code 34-45900[2][3] GNIS feature ID 0878315[4] Website http://www.middlesexboro.com Middlesex is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 13,635.[1]
Middlesex was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 9, 1913, from portions of Piscataway Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 6, 1913.[5]
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Geography
Middlesex is located at 40°34′28″N 74°30′07″W / 40.574552°N 74.501876°W (40.574552, -74.501876).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.57%) is water. Middlesex is in Raritan Valley (a line of cities in central New Jersey). Middlesex is in the central division of Raritan Valley along with Dunellen, Bound Brook, and South Bound Brook.
Demographics
Historical populations Census Pop. %± 1930 3,504 — 1940 3,763 7.4% 1950 5,943 57.9% 1960 10,520 77.0% 1970 15,038 42.9% 1980 13,480 −10.4% 1990 13,055 −3.2% 2000 13,717 5.1% 2010 13,635 −0.6% Population 1930 - 1990.[1][7] As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 13,635 people, 5,048 households, and 3,740 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,921.1 people per square mile (1,513.2/km2). There were 5,130 housing units at an average density of 1,466.5 per square mile (565.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 87.26% White, 3.36% African American, 0.13% Native American, 4.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.21% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.00% of the population.
There were 5,048 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $60,723, and the median income for a family was $70,343. Males had a median income of $47,446 versus $34,232 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,834. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Middlesex 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.[8]
The seven-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, to levy municipal taxes and conduct the affairs of the community. In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Middlesex Borough, committees and agencies. The Mayor and Borough Council conducts all of its business during monthly meetings open to the public. All Legislative powers of the Borough are exercised by the Mayor and Council. These powers can take the form of a resolution, ordinance or proclamation.
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Middlesex is Robert Sherr, who was elected in 2009. Members of the Middlesex Borough Council are Council President Michael Class, Debra DeVuyst, Ron DiMura, Jeffrey First, Sean Kaplan and Michael Paff.[9]
Until his selection in early 2006 to serve as borough administrator, Ron Dobies was the longest-tenured mayor in New Jersey with 26 years of service to Middlesex. With changes in control of the council, Dobies has been variously removed and restored to his position as administrator.[10]
Federal, state and county representation
Middlesex is in the 6th Congressional district. New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
Middlesex is in the 22nd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Nicholas Scutari (D, Linden) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Jerry Green (D, Plainfield) and Linda Stender (D, Fanwood).[11]
Middlesex County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders, whose seven members are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year. As of 2010 , Middlesex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano (South River), Freeholder Deputy Director Ronald G. Rios (Carteret), Carol Barrett Ballante (Monmouth Junction), Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina (Fords), H. James Polos (Highland Park), Mildred Scott (Piscataway) and Blanquita B. Valenti (New Brunswick). Constitutional officers are County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn (Old Bridge Township), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (Piscataway) and Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland (New Brunswick).[12]
Education
The Middlesex Board of Education serves public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[13]) are three K-3 elementary schools — Hazelwood Elementary School (grades PreK-3; 217 students) Parker Elementary School (PreK-3; 192) Watchung Elementary School (K-3; 246) — Von E. Mauger Middle School (785; 4-8) and Middlesex High School (682; 9-12). The district's Superintendent is Dr. James Baker.[14]
History
Middlesex Borough was a portion of Piscataway Township, until May 1913 when it was incorporated as a separate entity through the action of the state legislature and local referendum. George Harris was elected as the first mayor and the first borough council was elected at the same time. Two constables were the law enforcement officers and were soon assisted by five appointed marshals.
In 1905, the Lincoln section of Middlesex Borough organized a volunteer fire company and that set the organization of four other fire companies in the Borough.
There were already a few schools set up before Middlesex became a borough in 1913. The Harris Lane School was a one-room schoolhouse and it was the oldest school in Middlesex County, at one time. The original Pierce School was known as the East Bound Brook School House and The Parker House was also used for education until it was converted into a two-family house. As the Borough grew new schools were constructed to accommodate many more students. Our Lady of Mt. Virgin School was the first parochial school built in 1954.
Uranium processing and aftermath
Main article: Middlesex Sampling PlantNotable residents
Notable current and former residents include:
- Margaret Bourke-White (1904–71), photo-journalist whose childhood home, at 243 Hazelwood Avenue in the Beechwood Heights section of the town, is listed in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.[15]
- Rocco Rock (1953–2002), professional wrestler, half of The Public Enemy with Johnny Grunge
- Charlie Weis (born 1956), ex-head coach of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and MHS graduate.[16]
References
- ^ a b c 2011 Apportionment Redistricting: Municipalities sorted alphabetically, New Jersey Department of State, p.2. Accessed June 7, 2011.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 170.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 98.
- ^ Mayor & Council, Borough of Middlesex. Accessed June 28, 2011.
- ^ Grant, Jeff. "Ron Dobies again removed as Middlesex Borough administrator", Asbury Park Press, January 5, 2010. Accessed June 28, 2011.
- ^ "Legislative Roster: 2010-2011 Session". New Jersey Legislature. http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/roster.asp. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ Elected County Officials, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2011.
- ^ Data for the Middlesex Board of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 28, 2011.
- ^ Board of Education Administrators, Middlesex Board of Education. Accessed June 28, 2011.
- ^ MacKenzie, Pamela. "White house revisited", Courier News (New Jersey), March 18, 2005. Accessed June 28, 2011. "Owned by three families - the Whites (the home was designed by Bourke-White's father after the Arts and Crafts style of Gustav Stickley), the Lincolns and the McCrearys - the home is now being sold by the McCreary heirs through Jack Gulla of Century 21 Golden Post Realty for $549,900."
- ^ Charlie Hustle, New York Post, January 23, 2005. "Weis' approach to coaching began on Princeton Drive in Middlesex."
External links
- Middlesex Borough website
- Middlesex Borough Public Schools
- Middlesex Board of Education's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Middlesex Board of Education, National Center for Education Statistics
- Middlesex Borough Fire Department
Municipalities and communities of Middlesex County, New Jersey County seat: New Brunswick Cities 
Boroughs Carteret | Dunellen | Helmetta | Highland Park | Jamesburg | Metuchen | Middlesex | Milltown | Sayreville | South Plainfield | South River | Spotswood
Townships Cranbury | East Brunswick | Edison | Monroe | North Brunswick | Old Bridge | Piscataway | Plainsboro | South Brunswick | Woodbridge
CDPs Avenel | Brownville | Clearbrook Park | Colonia | Concordia | Cranbury | Dayton | Fords | Heathcote | Iselin | Kendall Park | Kingston | Laurence Harbor | Madison Park | Monmouth Junction | Old Bridge | Plainsboro Center | Port Reading | Princeton Meadows | Rossmoor | Sewaren | Society Hill | Whittingham | Woodbridge
Communities Bonhamtown | Browntown | Deans | Franklin Park | Hopelawn | Keasbey | Menlo Park Terrace | Parlin | Raritan Landing
Categories:- Populated places established in 1913
- Boroughs in Middlesex County, New Jersey
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