Warren Township, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Warren Township, New Jersey
settlement_type = Township
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map_caption = Map of Warren Township in Somerset County. Inset: Location of Somerset County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.


mapsize1 = 250x200px
map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Warren Township, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Somerset
government_footnotes =
government_type = Township (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Gary Dinardo (2009)
leader_title1 = Administrator
leader_name1 = Mark M. Krane
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = March 5, 1806

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 50.9
area_land_km2 = 50.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 19.7
area_land_sq_mi = 19.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 15816
population_density_km2 = 279.9
population_density_sq_mi = 725.0

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|882173|Township of Warren, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.]
elevation_m = 88
elevation_ft = 289
latd = 40 |latm = 38 |lats = 1 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 30 |longs = 3 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07059
area_code = 908
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-76940GR|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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website = http://www.warrennj.org
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Warren Township is a Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 14,259.

Warren was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans and was settled in the 1720s by European farmers. [http://www.warrennj.org/ A Brief History of Warren Township] , accessed March 19, 2007.] Warren was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 5, 1806, from portions of Bernards Township and Bridgewater Township. Portions of the township were taken to form North Plainfield township as of April 2, 1872."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 155.] Warren is named for American Revolutionary War patriot, General Joseph Warren, who was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.7 square miles (50.9 km²). All of it is land and with the exception of a few private ponds, none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930=1399
1940=2139
1950=3316
1960=5386
1970=8592
1980=9805
1990=10830
2000=14259
estimate= 15816
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=06000US3403576940&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3465130&_street=&_county=warren&_cityTown=warren&_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 Warren township] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 20, 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 14,259 people, 4,629 households, and 3,939 families residing in the township. The population density was 725.0 people per square mile (279.9/km²). There were 4,718 housing units at an average density of 239.9/sq mi (92.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 86.28% White, 1.26% African American, 0.04% Native American, 10.67% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.19% of the population.

There were 4,629 households out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $103,677, and the median income for a family was $121,264. Males had a median income of $80,231 versus $46,356 for females. The per capita income for the township was $49,475. About 0.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Warren Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or 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. 94.] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. Township Committee meetings are held at the municipal building on Thursdays.

As of 2008, Township Committee members are Mayor Gary Dinardo (term ends December 31, 2009), Deputy Mayor CarolAnn Garafola (2010), Mal Plager (2008), Frank Salvato (2008) and Vic Sordillo (2009). [ [http://www.warrennj.org/pages2/towncomm.htm Warren Township Committee] , Warren Township. Accessed April 27, 2008.]

The Historical Sites Committee was formed in 1971 and members are appointed by the governing body to administer municipally-owned historic landmarks. The historical landmarks they have protected are the Mount Bethel Meeting House and the Kirch-Ford House. The Meeting House dates back to mid-1700 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Federal, state and county representation

Warren Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 21st Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 65. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

The Warren Township Schools serve public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics. [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416980 Data for the Warren Township Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 27, 2008.] ) are four K - 5 elementary schools — [http://www.warrentboe.org/central/ Central School] (386 students), [http://www.warrentboe.org/Horeb/ Mt. Horeb School] (415), [http://www.warrentboe.org/ALT/ Angelo L. Tomaso School] (375), [http://www.warrentboe.org/Woodland/ Woodland School] (329) — and [http://www.warrentboe.org/Middle/ Warren Middle School] (766) for grades 6-8.

Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend Watchung Hills Regional High School, which serves students from Warren as well as the neighboring communities of Watchung, Green Brook (in Somerset County), and Long Hill Township (in Morris County). [ [http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/schools/districts.htm Somerset County School Districts-Sending/Receiving/Regional] , Somerset County Superintendent of Schools. Accessed April 27, 2008.]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Warren Township include:
*James L. Flanagan, electrical engineer. [Kamin, Arthur Z. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05EFD81E3CF930A15753C1A962958260 "State Becomes a Part of Celebrating Marconi's Achievements"] , "The New York Times", October 23, 1994. Accessed July 6, 2008. "In 1992, Dr. James L. Flanagan of Warren Township received the award in Madrid."]
*Chris Kratt (born 1969) host of "Kratts' Creatures" and "Zoboomafoo" as well as "Be the Creature", which runs on the National Geographic Channel.Hopkins, Tom. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=0F51B0100CE7C279&p_docnum=1 "BROTHERS TROT GLOBE TO FILM CREATURES FOR KIDS' SHOW"] , "Dayton Daily News", May 30, 1996. Accessed December 24, 2007. "Returning home, they edited the film in the basement of the family home in Warren, N.J., and cut five short films."]
*Martin Kratt (born 1965), brother of Chris, and also an educational nature show host.
*Ravi Shankar (born 1920), sitar player and composer.Fact|date=July 2008

Points of interest

* Wagner Farm Arboretum

References

External links

* [http://www.warrennj.org/ Warren Township official website]
* [http://www.warrentboe.org Warren Township Schools]
*NJReportCard|35|5470|0|Warren Township Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416980 Data for the Warren Township Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.whrhs.org Watchung Hills Regional High School website]