Carlstadt, New Jersey

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official_name = Borough of Carlstadt, New Jersey
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settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Map highlighting Carlstadt's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey


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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Carlstadt, New Jersey
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_name2 = Bergen
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government_type = Borough (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Will Roseman (2011)
leader_title1 = Administrator
leader_name1 = Jane Fontana
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = June 27, 1894
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area_total_sq_mi = 4.2
area_total_km2 = 11.0
area_land_sq_mi = 4.0
area_land_km2 = 10.2
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population_as_of = 2007
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population_total = 6023
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population_density_km2 = 578.4
population_density_sq_mi = 1,496.4
timezone = Eastern (EST)
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longd = 74 |longm = 4 |longs = 52 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 2
elevation_ft = 7
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|885180|Borough of Carlstadt, Geographic Names Information System, accessed April 23, 2007.]
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07072
area_code = 201
website = http://www.carlstadtnj.us
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-10480GR|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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Carlstadt is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,917.

Carlstadt was originally formed as a village by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1860, within Lodi Township. The Borough of Carlstadt was incorporated on June 27, 1894, formally set off from Bergen Township, at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 80.] ["History of Bergen County" p. 341]

Geography

Carlstadt is located at coor dms|40|50|11|N|74|4|52|W|city (40.836473, -74.081237)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11.0 km²), of which, 4.0 square miles (10.2 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²) of it (6.62%) is water.

Carlstadt is bordered on the south by East Rutherford in Bergen County, Secaucus and North Bergen in Hudson County, on the north by Wood-Ridge and Moonachie (Bergen) to the east by Ridgefield and South Hackensack (Bergen), and to the northwest by Wallington (Bergen). It is approximately 8 miles northwest of New York City and 95 miles northeast of Philadelphia.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1900= 2920
1910= 3807
1920= 4472
1930= 5425
1940= 5644
1950= 5591
1960= 6042
1970= 6724
1980= 6166
1990= 5510
2000= 5917
estimate=6023
estyear=2007
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3406490&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3406490&_street=&_county=carlstadt&_cityTown=carlstadt&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Carlstadt] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 8, 2008.]
footnote=Population 1900 - 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.] [ [http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/planning/data/HistoricalPop.pdf Bergen County Historical Census Data] , Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed December 23, 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,917 people, 2,393 households, and 1,593 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,496.4 people per square mile (578.4/km²). There were 2,473 housing units at an average density of 625.4/sq mi (241.7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.90% White, 1.37% African American, 0.08% Native American, 6.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.13% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.99% of the population.

There were 2,393 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $55,058, and the median income for a family was $62,040. Males had a median income of $46,540 versus $36,804 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,713. About 3.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Carlstadt 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. 154.]

Carlstadt's Mayor is Will Roseman (R, term ends December 31, 2011). The Carlstadt Borough Council members are Council President Joe Crifasi (R, 2008), Richard E. Bartlett (R, 2010), Craig Lahullier (R, 2009), Dennis Ritchie (R, 2008), Dave Stoltz (R, 2010) and Bob Zimmermann (R, 2009). [http://www.carlstadtnj.us/administration.html Mayor & Council] , Borough of Carlstadt. Accessed March 17, 2008.] [ [http://co.bergen.nj.us/ParksPDF/CountyDirectory.pdf "County of Bergen: 2008 County and Municipal Directory"] , Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 37. Accessed July 3, 2008.]

In elections held on November 6, 2007, 48% of registered voters turned out to select a mayor and fill two seats on the borough council. Incumbent Republican William J. Roseman (1,153 votes) won reelection as mayor, defeating Democrat Thomas E. Dalton (469) and Independent candidate Frederick Stampone (15). Republican incumbent David A. Stoltz (998) and his running mate, newcomer Richard E. Bartlett (894), were elected to the council, defeating incumbent Democrat David B. Hollenbeck (718) and his running mate, Adrianna Cassiere Allen (603). The election sweep gives the Republicans control of all seats on the 2008 council. [ [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MjEyODcw "Carlstadt municipal elections"] , "The Record (Bergen County)", October 26, 2007. Accessed December 17, 2007.] [Gavin, John A. [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MjE4ODgw "Carlstadt mayor sees no big changes"] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 8, 2007. Accessed December 17, 2007.] [ [http://www.northjersey.com/dngmedia/media_server/tr/2007/11/06election/bergencounty2007.html Bergen County election results] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 7, 2007. Accessed November 10, 2007.]

On Election Day, November 7, 2006, Republican Party incumbents Robert J. Zimmerman (1,178 votes) and Craig J. Lahullier (1,170) swept the two open three-year seats on the Borough Council, defeating Democrats Adrianna Cassiere Allen (756) and Robert L. Cassella Jr. (739). The sweep retained the 5-1 Republican majority on the council. The voters passed a ballot question suggesting consideration of a minimum 75x100 foot lot size requirement for two-family homes by an 886-522 margin. [ [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MDE2NzIx Carlstadt election results] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 8, 2006.] [ [http://151.198.187.55/countyclerk/2006%20General/2006_General.pdf Bergen County 2006 General Election Results] , Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2007.]

Federal, state and county representation

Carlstadt is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 36th 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.]

Politics

As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 6,019 in Carlstadt, there were 3,486 registered voters (57.9% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 688 (19.7% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 644 (18.5% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 2,151 (61.7% vs. 60.1% countywide) are registered as Undeclared. There were three voters registered to other parties. ["County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," Bergen County, New Jersey, dated April 1, 2006.]

On the national level, Carlstadt is almost evenly split. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 50% of the vote here, edging Democrat John Kerry, who received around 49%. [ [http://www.nj.gov/lps/elections/2004results/04_Municipality_pdf%27s/presidential_bergen_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County] , New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.]

Education

Students in grades Pre-K through 8 attend the Carlstadt Public School. Previously, schools in the district were Lincoln School for grades PreK-2 and Washington School for grades 3-8. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/03/0740/03-0740-050.html Carlstadt Public School 2007 Report Card Narrative] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 17, 2008.] Lindbergh School, the third school in the district, had been closed earlier, and the current school building occupies the site.

For grades 9 to 12, public school students attend the Henry P. Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford, which serves high school students from both Carlstadt and East Rutherford. The school is part of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/03/0745/03-0745-000.html Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District 2007 Report Card Narrative] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed May 27, 2008. "Henry P. Becton Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive high school which strives to meet the general and individual needs of students from the communities of Carlstadt and East Rutherford."]

Transportation

New Jersey Transit bus service is available to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 161, 163 and 164 routes; to Jersey City on the 76; and to other New Jersey communities served on the 703 and 772 routes. [ [http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBergenCountyTo Routes by County: Bergen County] , New Jersey Transit. Accessed September 9, 2008.]

Route 120, County Route 503, and the western spur of the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) serve Carlstadt.

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Carlstadt include:
* Mark DeRosa (born 1975), Chicago Cubs 2nd Baseman. [Caldera, Pete. [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1MCZmZ2JlbDdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Njk2NjY1OCZ5cmlyeTdmNzE3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTM= "DeRosa re-invents himself with Rangers"] , "The Record (Bergen County)", July 26, 2006, accessed April 29, 2007. "'They gave me a chance to play again, and it's been a nice situation. It's been fun,' said DeRosa, a 1993 Bergen Catholic graduate from Carlstadt who has become an important fixture in Showalter's everyday lineup."]
* Marc Rizzo (born 1977), lead guitarist of Brazilian Metal band Soulfly. [Gramlich, Barry. [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-104860961.html "In his free time, Rizzo formed a Committee"] , "The Record (Bergen County)", January 28, 2005. Accessed December 18, 2007. "The hardest-working guitar player in the business? Marc Rizzo of Carlstadt is a contender."]

See also

* Pantone, corporation headquartered in Carlstadt. [Horyn, Cathy. [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/fashion/20COLOR.html "Pantone's Color of the Year Is... "] , "The New York Times", December 20, 2007. Acecssed September 8, 2008. "Nonetheless, Pantone’s choice of blue iris, or No. 18-3943, got some news media attention last week, which seemed to be partly the objective of the company, which is based in Carlstadt, N.J."]
* Yoo-hoo, a famous product of Carlstadt. [ [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0913FA3B5C107B93C0A91788D85F418785F9 "People/Business; Yoo-Hoo: A Carlstadt Success Story"] , "The New York Times", March 2, 1975. Accessed September 8, 2008.]

Sources

*"History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
*"Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.

References

External links

* [http://www.carlstadtnj.us Carlstadt Borough website]
* [http://www.carlstadt.org/ Carlstadt Public Schools]
*NJReportCard|03|0740|0|Carlstadt Public Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3402790 Data for the Carlstadt Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://bectonhs.fusionapps.net/ Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District]
* [http://www.carlstadt-online.com Carlstadt On-Line]
* [http://www.carlstadt-today.com Carlstadt Today]