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182-614: A student–teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and As of the 2019–2020 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 2,029 students and 133.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The FRHSD board of education has nine members, who are elected to three-year terms from each of the constituent districts. Each member is allocated a fraction of a vote that totals to nine points, with Manalapan Township allocated one member, who has 1.4 votes. Public high school students in Manalapan and all of Monmouth County also have
273-830: A contender for the title of one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine in both 2005 and 2007. In 2016, SafeWise named Old Bridge Township as the sixth-safest city in America to raise a child; the township was the second-highest ranked of the 12 communities in New Jersey included on the list. The first inhabitants of the area known as Old Bridge were the Lenni Lenape Native Americans . Those who settled in Old Bridge and other parts of Central Jersey were known as
364-593: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 26,256 registered voters in Manalapan Township, of which 6,925 (26.4%) were registered as Democrats , 4,439 (16.9%) were registered as Republicans and 14,875 (56.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 17 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In
455-484: A household in the township was $ 64,707, and the median income for a family was $ 74,045. Males had a median income of $ 51,978 versus $ 35,462 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 26,814. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Madison Township had many mill streams that were used to generate water power. The Warne family owned fulling mills in
546-418: A household in the township was $ 83,575, and the median income for a family was $ 94,112. Males had a median income of $ 72,198 versus $ 39,921 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 32,142. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. Manalapan's crime rate per 1,000 residents had reached
637-534: A low of 8.4 in 2003 (in data since 1996). After reaching a peak of 12.1 in 2007, the rate dropped each subsequent year, reaching 10.4 in 2010 before an uptick to 10.8 in 2011. The violent crime rate per 1,000 had reached a low of 0.3 in 2005, before climbing to 0.8 in 2007, then declining or remaining level in each succeeding year, reaching a rate of 0.4 in 2011. In 2008, seven residents of Manalapan were arrested on money laundering and drug trafficking charges for their involvement in an international drug ring bringing in
728-426: A net of $ 1 million per month. Manalapan's Recreation Center covers 162 acres (66 ha), offering two handball courts, nine softball/baseball fields, five batting cages, a fitness trail, two football fields (one turf), nine football/soccer fields (one turf), two street hockey courts, three tot lots, six basketball courts, six tennis courts, two bocce courts, two sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole disc golf course,
819-1144: A partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. As of 2024 , Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are: Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret , 2024), Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D, North Brunswick , 2024), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D, New Brunswick , 2025), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township , 2025), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township , 2026), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D, Piscataway , 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison , 2026). Constitutional officers are: Clerk Nancy Pinkin (D, 2025, East Brunswick ), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2025, Piscataway) and Surrogate Claribel Cortes (D, 2026; North Brunswick). As of March 2011, there were
910-498: A small water park, concession stand, two picnic areas, two maintenance buildings, two shelter buildings and a headquarters building. Manalapan Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by
1001-554: A total of 38,907 registered voters in Old Bridge Township, of which 10,946 (28.1%) were registered as Democrats , 6,363 (16.4%) were registered as Republicans and 21,577 (55.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 21 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 54.1% of the vote (13,127 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 44.9% (10,911 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (240 votes), among
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#17327798406611092-463: A turnout of 37.7%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 61.9% of the vote (7,581 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 32.6% (3,995 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.4% (536 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (69 votes), among the 12,251 ballots cast by the township's 26,168 registered voters, yielding a 46.8% turnout. Public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend
1183-433: A turnout of 69.6%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 51.0% of the vote (12,722 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 47.7% (11,884 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (237 votes), among the 24,931 ballots cast by the township's 36,428 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 68.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 68.3% of
1274-472: Is a regional pre-hospital emergency care service for Englishtown and Manalapan residents. The organization was founded in 1941, and is located in Englishtown. As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 192.19 miles (309.30 km) of roadways, of which 164.98 miles (265.51 km) were maintained by the municipality, 19.15 miles (30.82 km) by Monmouth County and 8.06 miles (12.97 km) by
1365-544: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Clarks Mills, New Jersey Manalapan Township ( / m ə n æ l ə p ɪ n / , mə-NAL-ə-pin ) is a township in western Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The township is centrally located within the Raritan Valley region and is a part of the New York metropolitan area . As of
1456-761: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024 , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
1547-534: Is headed by Deputy Chief Leonard Maltese, and the Administration Division is headed by Deputy Chief Thomas Mantle. On February 8, 2021, Edward Niesz was promoted as Chief of Manalapan Township Police Department, succeeding former Chief Michael Fountain; Fountain had served with the department for 27 years, the final four-plus years as Police Chief. Manalapan Township has three volunteer fire companies: Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad (EMFAS)
1638-547: Is located along Route 9 northbound, close to Ernston Road. NJ Transit Bus Operations provides bus service to communities along U.S. Route 9 from Lakewood Township to Old Bridge Township, via bus routes 131 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 138 , and 139 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan , service to Newark on the 67 , on the 68 to Jersey City and local service on
1729-414: Is overseen by a nine-member board of education , which sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district; Seats on the board are allocated based on population, with eight seats assigned to Manalapan Township. Students from Manalapan Township in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend either Freehold Township High School or Manalapan High School as part of
1820-791: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Owen Henry ( R , Old Bridge Township ) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan ) and Alex Sauickie (R, Jackson Township ). Monmouth County
1911-467: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
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#17327798406612002-545: The 2000 United States census there were 33,423 people, 10,781 households, and 9,002 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,084.6 inhabitants per square mile (418.8/km ). There were 11,066 housing units at an average density of 359.1 per square mile (138.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 91.81% White , 1.99% African American , 0.03% Native American , 4.53% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.54% of
2093-506: The 2000 United States census there were 60,456 people, 21,438 households, and 15,949 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,587.4 inhabitants per square mile (612.9/km ). There were 21,896 housing units at an average density of 574.9 per square mile (222.0/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 79.48% White , 10.82% Asian , 5.30% African American , 0.16% Native American , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.87% from other races and 2.32% from two or more races. 7.57% of
2184-411: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 54.2% of the vote (9,949 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 44.8% (8,224 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (169 votes), among the 18,449 ballots cast by the township's 27,734 registered voters (107 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 66.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 51.9% of
2275-558: The 2020 United States census , the township's population was 40,905, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,033 (+5.2%) from the 2010 census count of 38,872, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,449 (+16.3%) from the 33,423 counted in the 2000 census . The name "Manalapan" is derived from a word in the Lenape language that would mean either "land of good bread", "good land to settle upon", "good bread" or "covered swamp with edible roots". The Battle of Monmouth
2366-403: The 2024-2025 session , the 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Owen Henry ( R , Old Bridge Township ) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan ) and Alex Sauickie (R, Jackson Township ). Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large on
2457-672: The 817 and 818 routes. Bus service is available from Route 9 to Wall Street in New York's Financial District via the Academy Bus Line . Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) shuttles provide service on routes operating across the county, including the M3 route, which operates between Brunswick Square and Old Bridge Township and the M7 route between Brunswick Square and South Amboy . Old Bridge borders Matawan on Route 34 , and
2548-549: The Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD), with the school attended based on the student's address. The Freehold Regional High School District also serves students from Colts Neck Township , Englishtown, Farmingdale , Freehold Borough , Freehold Township , Howell Township and Marlboro Township . of the 2019–2020 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,879 students and 122.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
2639-510: The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District , which also serves children from Englishtown . Manalapan and Englishtown formally joined as a regional elementary school district in 1963, with an initial enrollment of 1,140 students; The student body is primarily from Manalapan Township, which accounts for about 95% of enrollment, with Englishtown students accounting for the remaining 5%. As of
2730-643: The New Jersey Department of Transportation . Manalapan hosts U.S. Route 9 in the northeast, and State Route 33 passes through near the southern part of the township. Major county routes, such as 522 and 527 traverse through the municipality, while 524 and 537 goes along the southeast border of the township. Other major roads that are accessible outside the township are the Garden State Parkway in bordering Old Bridge , Interstate 195 in bordering Millstone Township , and
2821-463: The New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1869, from portions of South Amboy Township (now City of South Amboy). In a referendum held on November 5, 1975, voters approved changing the township's name to Old Bridge Township by a margin of 7,150 votes to 4,888. The township's name was changed to avoid confusion with the borough of Madison in Morris County . When the township was established,
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2912-639: The New Jersey Turnpike ( Interstate 95 ) in East Windsor (Exit 8) and bordering Monroe Township (Exit 8A). In the 19th & 20th centuries, Englishtown Borough and Manalapan Township had a major railway in the area, which was the Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad . This railway was owned and operated by the Camden & Amboy Railroad Company (C&A) , in which surveying for
3003-578: The Raritan River , as far as Cheesequake Harbor to the east, then southwest to the Provincial line, with the southwest line being the border of Monmouth and Middlesex counties and the Township's southern border. Thomas Warne, one of the original 24 proprietors of East Jersey, was listed as a landowner of this area, and his son is said to have been the earliest European resident residing in
3094-401: The Raritan Valley region and within the New York metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township was the state's 21st-most-populous municipality , with a population of 66,876, an increase of 1,501 (+2.3%) from the 2010 census count of 65,375, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,919 (+8.1%) from the 60,456 counted in the 2000 census . As of the 2010 Census,
3185-695: The Unami , or "people down the river." They migrated to the shore along the Raritan each summer from their hunting grounds in the north. When the English gained control from the Dutch in 1664, the state was divided into two provinces, East Jersey and West Jersey . In 1683, the general assembly of East Jersey defined the boundaries of Middlesex County and the three other original counties ( Bergen , Essex and Monmouth ) as containing all plantations on both sides of
3276-405: The 16,444 ballots cast by the township's 38,430 registered voters, yielding a 42.8% turnout. The Old Bridge Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of 14 schools, had an enrollment of 8,096 students and 670.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Schools in
3367-420: The 17,730 ballots cast by the township's 23,926 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.1. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 73.0% of the vote (7,640 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 25.7% (2,688 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (132 votes), among the 10,583 ballots cast by the township's 28,056 registered voters (123 ballots were spoiled), for
3458-614: The 1960s and was located near the park's playground and ice pond . The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, for its significance in military history and for the remaining settlement of colonial architecture and agriculture akin to the fated events of the Battle of Monmouth . Manalapan landmarks include the headquarters facility of the Monmouth County Library ,
3549-528: The 2010 Census, Manalapan Township had been split between the 6th Congressional District and the 12th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). New Jersey
3640-917: The 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 4,910 students and 408.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are John I. Dawes Early Learning Center with 365 students in Pre-K and K, Clark Mills School with 491 students in grades 1–5, Lafayette Mills School with 489 students in grades 1–5, Milford Brook School with 523 students in grades K–5, Taylor Mills School with 600 students in grades K–5, Wemrock Brook School with 626 students in grades 1–5, Pine Brook School with 563 students in sixth grade and Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School with 1,227 students in grades 7 and 8. The district
3731-405: The 24,402 ballots cast by the township's 39,947 registered voters (124 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 61.1%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 51.0% of the vote (14,001 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 47.4% (13,019 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (274 votes), among the 27,464 ballots cast by the township's 39,454 registered voters, for
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3822-624: The Cheesequake area in 1683. John and Susannah Brown were granted a 1,000 acres (4.0 km ) land grant from the King of England in 1737. They called the area Brownville, and this part of township is still known as Browntown. In 1684, South Amboy Township was formed. At that time, it covered an area that now consists of the Townships of Monroe and Old Bridge, the Borough of Sayreville and
3913-606: The City of South Amboy . The Township covers 42 square miles (110 km ) that separated from South Amboy on March 2, 1869, and was originally called Madison Township. In 1975, the name was changed by referendum to the Township of Old Bridge. The purpose was to establish a single postal designation and ZIP code for the township and to differentiate the township from the Borough of Madison in Morris County . The community of Old Bridge in East Brunswick derives its name from
4004-543: The Craig House (1746). Three other homes were built on the battlefield. The Conover-Perrine House (1832) is to the north of the park, erected on the site of the original 18th-century Perrine House, an important example of late Federal Architecture . The Italianate Cobb House was later constructed in 1872 near the Conover-Perrine House. The Combs' Farmhouse (mid-18th Century) was demolished sometime in
4095-590: The Dill Snuff Mill) was established in 1801 and was located on Mount Pleasant and Old Bridge Turnpike (now Route 516). The clay soil in the area surrounding Old Bridge was used for pottery and bricks way before the first European settlers. "Fine clay had surrounded Cheesequake Creek when the Lenni Lenape Native Americans lived there. The early discoveries of clay along the banks opened the clay industry to Middlesex County as well as
4186-664: The Manalapan Recreation Center, and the battlefield for the Battle of Monmouth . Manalapan Under the Stars, the township's community celebration featuring rides, concerts, fireworks, and other activities, is held annually at the Recreation Center. Performers featured in the series have included Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone and Tommy James and the Shondells . In 2004, Manalapan was rated
4277-541: The Manalapan Township Committee are Mayor Mary Ann Musich (R, term as committee ends December 31, 2025; term as mayor ends 2024), Deputy Mayor John P. "Jack" McNaboe (R, term on committee ends 2026; term as deputy mayor ends 2024), Susan Cohen (R, 2026), Barry Jacobson (R, 2024) and Eric Nelson (R, 2025). Manalapan Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 12th state legislative district. Prior to
4368-450: The November 2016 general election, when voters choose a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. The Old Bridge Municipal Court has authority over misdemeanor cases related to traffic violations, criminal offenses, and local ordinance violations that occur within Old Bridge Township. Old Bridge Township is split between the 6th and 12th Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 12th state legislative district. For
4459-646: The Republican municipal committee to fill the Second Ward seat expiring in December 2021 that became vacant when Mary Sohor resigned to take office after taking office to an at-large seat. In June 2016, the Township Council appointed June Dungee to fill the vacant Third Ward seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by Reginald Butler until his death earlier that month; Dungee served until
4550-515: The Revolution. The Perrine clay pit was located near U.S. Route 9 and Ernston Road. The Cottrell homestead is a landmark in Old Bridge. It was built in 1831 and still stands today on the northeast corner of County Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The Cottrells owned a 150-acre (61 ha) apple orchard that was located across the street from their home. Apples that could not be used because of their size or quality did not go to waste. Across from
4641-509: The Township Council are Council President Mary Rita Sohor (R, 2027; At Large), Council Vice-President Anita Greenberg-Belli (R, 2027; At-Large), Darin Accettulli (R, 2025; Ward 2 - appointed to serve an unexpired term), Jill DeCaro ( D , 2025; Ward 4), Erik DePalma (R, 2027; At Large), Kiran Desai (D, 2025; Ward 3), Kevin J. Garcia (R, 2025; Ward 1), John E. Murphy III (R, 2025; Ward 6), Anthony Paskitti (R, 2025; Ward 5). Darin Accettulli
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#17327798406614732-408: The area was made up primarily of farms and the population grew slowly. In 1880, the population was 1,662 and by 1950 it had reached 7,365. Over the next decade, a building boom started; as farms gave way to developments, the population tripled to 22,772 by 1960. The 1980 census cited 51,406 people. The township saw major changes with the extension of Route 18 to the shore. The township was named as
4823-507: The area. Fulling was used as a finishing process used on woolen cloth that would remove the dirt and grease and to compact the wool fibers. The mill is said to have been run behind Old Bridge High School and flows east into the Matawan Creek . The area of Old Bridge was also known for its many mills that manufactured snuff , a scented tobacco product that was used by men and women during that time. The Washington Snuff mill (later renamed
4914-546: The border of Manalapan Township and Freehold Township . The site of the battlefield originally contained many colonial-era farmhouses though many did not survive the rapid development of the area in the 20th century. Three of the original seven farmhouses that were present during the battle are still standing in the park. These include the Sutfin Farmhouse (1731); the Rhea-Applegate House (1745); and
5005-551: The cold-storage building on the southwest corner of Cottrell Road and Route 516, the family built the New Jersey Apple Growers Inc. distillery . It was at this distillery that they pressed the apples into cider and distilled the brandy in large vats. The brandy would age in barrels in a government warehouse that was located on the Cottrells' property. The Cottrells produced apple brandy for twenty years on
5096-868: The district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School (with 226 students in grades K–5), Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School (196; K–5), Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School (182; K–5), Madison Park Elementary School (285; K–5), James A. McDivitt Elementary School (532; K–5), Memorial Elementary School (417; K–5), William A. Miller Elementary School (332; K–5), Walter M. Schirra Elementary School (269; K–5), Alan B. Shepard Elementary School (280; K–5), Southwood Elementary School (343; K–5), Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School (394; K–5), Jonas Salk Middle School (903; 6–8), Carl Sandburg Middle School (981; 6–8) and Old Bridge High School (2,707; 9–12). Eighth grade students from all of Middlesex County are eligible to apply to attend
5187-1143: The fact that the first bridge spanning the South River was built there, and as other bridges were built across the river the first one became known as "the Old Bridge." According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 40.93 square miles (106.00 km ), including 38.18 square miles (98.89 km ) of land and 2.75 square miles (7.11 km ) of water (6.71%). Brownville (2010 population of 2,383 ), Laurence Harbor (2010 population of 6,536 ), Madison Park (2010 population of 7,144 ) and Old Bridge CDP (2010 population of 23,753 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Old Bridge Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names within Old Bridge Township include Browntown , Brunswick Gardens, Cheesequake , Cottrell Corners , Matchaponix, Moerls Corner, Morristown, Parlin , Redshaw Corner, Runyon, Sayre Woods South, South Old Bridge and Texas. Old Bridge borders
5278-669: The farm and sold it wholesale to distributors under the name Browntown. Old Bridge Township is governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form. The Township Council is comprised of nine members, with six elected to represent wards and three elected at-large from
5369-639: The former railroad's right-of-way was later approved to be sold by the New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners (PUC) to Jersey Central Power & Light Company in 1966, with occasional freight service still being utilized through the Freehold Industrial Track . Old Bridge Township, New Jersey Old Bridge Township is a township in Middlesex County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , located in
5460-742: The high school programs offered by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at Middlesex County Academy in Edison , the Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge Township and at its East Brunswick , Perth Amboy and Piscataway technical high schools, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Multiple private schools operate in
5551-467: The line began on September 8, 1851, grading began on October 19, 1852, and the first track was laid on April 4, 1853. The first section of line was opened on July 18, 1853. The establishment of the Freehold & Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad allowed this region to become a transportation hub. The Freehold and Jamesburg Railroad was abandoned by the early 1930s. A 2.8-mile long (4.5 km) portion of
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#17327798406615642-611: The municipalities of East Brunswick , Monroe Township , Sayreville and Spotswood in Middlesex County; Aberdeen , Manalapan , Marlboro and Matawan in Monmouth County ; and shares a border with the borough of Staten Island in New York City , across Raritan Bay . The 2010 United States census counted 65,375 people, 23,777 households, and 17,333 families in the township. The population density
5733-577: The option of attending one of the Monmouth County Vocational School District 's five career academies. Manalapan's academy is the Science and Engineering Program. The Monmouth Battlefield Historic District is a 1,819-acre (736 ha) historic district within the much larger Monmouth Battlefield State Park , located on both sides of County Route 522 (Freehold-Englishtown Road) and west of U.S. Route 9 on
5824-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 21,438 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
5915-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.9 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
6006-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
6097-418: The population. Of the 13,263 households, 39.6% had children under the age of 18; 70.2% were married couples living together; 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 19.6% were non-families. Of all households, 17.3% were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.32. 25.8% of
6188-419: The population. Of the 23,777 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18; 58.5% were married couples living together; 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.1% were non-families. Of all households, 22.6% were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.25. 22.8% of
6279-450: The population. Manalapan has large Italian and Jewish communities. There were 10,781 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
6370-438: The results of a referendum held the previous day. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 30.88 square miles (79.99 km ), including 30.65 square miles (79.39 km ) of land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km ) of water (0.75%). The township has an elevation of 82 feet (25 m). The township completely surrounds Englishtown , making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in
6461-452: The seat in Ward 4. In December 2021, the results were invalidated after it was confirmed that dozens of residents had received incorrect ballots that had voters casting ballots in the incorrect ward. In a March 2022 special election, DeCaro was elected over Razzoli by an 838 to 693 margin. In January 2020, the Township Council selected Erik DePalma from a list of three candidates nominated by
6552-656: The second-hottest town on the East Coast by Money magazine. On May 27, 2001, Manalapan was struck by a tornado rated F2 on the Fujita scale , causing over $ 1 million in damage. The 200-foot-wide (61 m) tornado had winds of up to 120 miles per hour (190 km/h) over a path of 1.5 miles (2.4 km). The Township of Manalapan has multiple emergency service departments. The Manalapan Township police department has 55 officers. The force has two major divisions; operations and administration. The Operations Division
6643-545: The south to Sayreville in the north and houses Interchange 120, which is signed for Laurence Harbor / Matawan . Other routes, such as US 9 , Route 18 , Route 34 and Route 35 also pass through the township. Major county routes that pass through are CR 516 , CR 520 , CR 527 and CR 615 . The New Jersey Turnpike ( I-95 ) is minutes north along Route 18 outside the township in bordering East Brunswick (Exit 9) and not too far also in bordering Monroe Township (Exit 8A). For busing, Old Bridge Park and Ride
6734-537: The state of New Jersey. By the 1800s clay was a major industry. The clay deposits found along Cheesequake Creek are reported to be some of the finest stoneware clays in the United States." The clay supplied local potters as well as those in Hudson Valley , Norwalk, Connecticut , other New England states, and parts of Canada . The earliest use of clay from this area was used by Captain James Morgan before
6825-595: The state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another. The township borders the municipalities of Freehold Township , Marlboro Township and Millstone Township in Monmouth County; and Monroe Township and Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County . Yorketown (with a 2010 Census population of 6,535 ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Manalapan Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within
6916-532: The township as a whole in partisan elections held as part of the November general election in odd-numbered years. All elected officials serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with the six ward seats up for election together and the three at-large seats and the mayoral seat up for vote together two years later. As of 2024 , the Mayor of Old Bridge Township is Republican Eleanor "Debbie" Walker, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. The members of
7007-640: The township had a total of 222.24 miles (357.66 km) of roadways, of which 179.32 miles (288.59 km) were maintained by the municipality, 24.41 miles (39.28 km) by Middlesex County and 16.65 miles (26.80 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 1.86 miles (2.99 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The township is crisscrossed by many major roads and highways. The Garden State Parkway passes through Old Bridge for about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), connecting Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County in
7098-533: The township include Cahills Corners, Clarks Mills, Elton , Gordons Corner, Lafayette Mills, Millhurst , Monmouth Heights , Oakland Mills , Smithburg , Taylors Mills, Tennent , Tracey, Whittier Oaks and Woodville. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Manalapan Township would have an Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. The 2010 United States census counted 38,872 people, 13,263 households, and 10,663 families in
7189-496: The township was ranked 18th in the state by population, after being the state's 21st most-populous municipality in 2000. Old Bridge is a bedroom suburb of New York City located across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island , and it is about 25 miles (40 km) from Manhattan , and about 30 miles (48 km) south of Newark . What is now Old Bridge Township was originally incorporated as Madison Township by an act of
7280-849: The township. Calvary Christian School serves students in grades K–10, operating within Calvary Chapel Old Bridge. St. Ambrose School and St. Thomas the Apostle School are Pre-K–8 Catholic elementary schools that operate under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen . St. Thomas the Apostle School was recognized in 2018 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program of the United States Department of Education . As of May 2010 ,
7371-469: The township. The population density was 1,270.0 per square mile (490.3/km ). There were 13,735 housing units at an average density of 448.8 per square mile (173.3/km ). The racial makeup was 88.55% (34,423) White , 2.38% (925) Black or African American , 0.05% (18) Native American , 6.90% (2,682) Asian , 0.02% (7) Pacific Islander , 0.94% (364) from other races , and 1.17% (453) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.66% (2,202) of
7462-443: The vote (10,150 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 45.9% (8,984 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (160 votes), among the 19,553 ballots cast by the township's 26,582 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.6%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 52.2% of the vote (9,254 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 46.2% (8,185 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (96 votes), among
7553-525: The vote (10,211 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 30.3% (4,532 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (206 votes), among the 15,147 ballots cast by the township's 40,437 registered voters (198 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 57.8% of the vote (9,511 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 35.9% (5,898 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.9% (976 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (168 votes), among
7644-471: The voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor for one year. As of 2024 members of
7735-422: Was $ 103,970 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 4,322) and the median family income was $ 115,292 (+/− $ 5,344). Males had a median income of $ 85,086 (+/− $ 5,699) versus $ 51,695 (+/− $ 3,038) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 41,049 (+/− $ 1,717). About 2.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. As
7826-424: Was $ 82,640 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,053) and the median family income was $ 98,634 (+/− $ 2,857). Males had a median income of $ 67,487 (+/− $ 3,364) versus $ 48,856 (+/− $ 3,104) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 35,666 (+/− $ 1,152). About 3.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
7917-440: Was 1,717.7 per square mile (663.2/km ). There were 24,638 housing units at an average density of 647.3 per square mile (249.9/km ). The racial makeup was 74.06% (48,418) White , 6.21% (4,063) Black or African American , 0.20% (129) Native American , 14.34% (9,374) Asian , 0.02% (10) Pacific Islander , 2.72% (1,780) from other races , and 2.45% (1,601) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.81% (7,064) of
8008-399: Was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.30. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males. The median income for
8099-399: Was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.45. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median income for
8190-483: Was appointed to fill the Wars 2 seat expiring in December 2025 that had been held by Erik DePalma, until he took office as an at-large councilmember. Accettulli will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. Republican Mark Razzoli had been behind Democrat Jill DeCaro by 11 votes at the November 2021 general election for
8281-402: Was fought in 1778 on land that is now part of Manalapan and Freehold townships. Monmouth Battlefield State Park occupies 2,928 acres (1,185 ha) in the two townships. Manalapan Township was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1848, from portions of Freehold Township . Englishtown was formed as a borough from portions of Manalapan on January 4, 1888, based on
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