90-588: Bernardsville ( / ˈ b ɜːr n ər d z v ɪ l / ) is the northernmost borough in Somerset County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Situated within the heart of the Raritan Valley and Somerset Hills regions, the borough is an historic and wealthy bedroom community of New York City in the New York metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population
180-492: A special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of the legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within
270-640: A countywide basis are: Clerk Steve Peter ( D , Somerville , 2027), Sheriff Darrin Russo (D, Franklin Township, 2025) and Surrogate Bernice "Tina" Jalloh (D, Franklin Township, 2025) As of March 2011, there were a total of 5,341 registered voters in Bernardsville, of which 955 (17.9% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 2,472 (46.3% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 1,913 (35.8% vs. 48.2%) were registered as unaffiliated . There
360-426: A male householder with no wife present and 29.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17. About 21.4% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.5% was from age 18 to 24, 35.9% was from age 15 to 44, and 17.5% was age 65 or older. The median age
450-478: A parochial school serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen . As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 67.80 miles (109.11 km) of roadways, of which 53.28 miles (85.75 km) were maintained by the municipality, 10.50 miles (16.90 km) by Somerset County and 4.02 miles (6.47 km) by
540-460: A period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer the cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended
630-407: A population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving a one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in
720-544: A seat expiring in December 2023. In July 2021, the borough council selected Matthew Marino from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat on an interim basis. In November 2021, Republican Diane Greenfield was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In December 2018, the borough council selected Diane Greenfield from a list of three candidates nominated by
810-565: A staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. In 2016, freeholders were paid $ 24,375 and the freeholder director was paid an annual salary of $ 25,350. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): No Democrat has been elected to county-wide office since 1973;
900-409: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Bernardsville is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
990-481: A turnout of 79.0% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 2,495 votes (61.0% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,543 votes (37.7% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 37 votes (0.9% vs. 0.9%), among the 4,093 ballots cast by the borough's 4,909 registered voters, for a turnout of 83.4% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county). In
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#17327755955581080-408: A weak mayor and the council performs most legislative and executive functions. This form of local government is used by 39% of the municipalities in New Jersey. There are a total of 253 boroughs in New Jersey, which include: Morris County, New Jersey Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey , about 30 mi (48 km) west of New York City . According to
1170-545: A year returned it to the English. Relations with the Native Americans and English improved for a while. European settlements began in the early 18th century while the area was known as Hunterdon County. Native Americans were still in the area at that time. Land was purchased from the Native Americans for various things such as blankets, shirts, rum, guns, knives, pots and gunpowder. European colonization began along
1260-461: Is Morristown , in the southeast. The most populous place was Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , with 56,162 residents at the time of the 2020 census, while Rockaway Township covered 45.55 square miles (118.0 km ), the largest total area of any municipality. The county is part of the North Jersey region of the state. In 2015, the county had a per capita personal income of $ 86,582,
1350-589: Is about 160 feet (49 m) in elevation, at Two Bridges, the confluence of the Passaic and Pompton rivers. The county is drained by several rivers. The Rockaway River drains 125 square miles (320 km ), of the northern section of the county. The Whippany River drains 69 square miles (180 km ) of the middle of the county. The South Branch of the Raritan River and the Black River drain
1440-401: Is comprised of nine elected members (plus one appointed member representing Bedminster) who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. The nine elected seats on the board are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with six seats allocated to Bernardsville. The School of Saint Elizabeth, established in 1916, is
1530-717: Is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners , whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and deputy director from among its members. As of 2024, Somerset County's County Commissioners are: Director Shanel Robinson ( D , Franklin Township , 2024), Melonie Marano (D, Green Brook Township , 2025), Paul Drake (D, Hillsborough Township , 2026), Douglas Singleterry (D, North Plainfield , 2026) and Deputy Director Sara Sooy (D, Bernards Township , 2024). Constitutional officers, elected on
1620-545: Is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). The 39 municipalities of Morris County are represented by four legislative districts. Nancy Munoz (R) Mike Inganamort (R) Aura K. Dunn (R) Jay Webber (R) The Morris Automated Information Network, which supplies Internet service to area libraries, turned down $ 10,000 per year in federal funding, starting in 2004. Acceptance of
1710-776: 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 21st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jon Bramnick ( R , Westfield ) and in the General Assembly by Michele Matsikoudis (R, New Providence ) and Nancy Munoz (R, Summit ). Somerset County
1800-437: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes of six members elected to serve three-year terms on
1890-508: The 2000 United States census there were 7,345 people, 2,723 households, and 2,050 families residing in the borough. The population density was 568.1 inhabitants per square mile (219.3/km). There were 2,807 housing units at an average density of 217.1 per square mile (83.8/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.94% White , 0.25% African American , 0.15% Native American , 2.64% Asian , 1.55% from other races , and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.98% of
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#17327755955581980-618: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 77.9% of the vote (2,118 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 20.7% (564 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (37 votes), among the 2,762 ballots cast by the borough's 5,728 registered voters (43 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Christie received 1,867 votes (60.2% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 747 votes (24.1% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 463 votes (14.9% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 13 votes (0.4% vs. 0.7%), among
2070-484: The 2020 census , the county was the state's tenth-most populous county , with a population of 509,285, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 17,009 (+3.5%) from the 2010 census count of 492,276, which in turn reflected an increase of 22,064 (+11.6%) from the 470,212 counted in the 2000 census , Morris County is part of the New York metropolitan area and is divided into 39 municipalities, with many commuter towns but no large cities. Its county seat
2160-664: The Boonton Reservoir , also known as the Jersey City Reservoir. Morris has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and the hardiness zones are 6a and 6b. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Morristown have ranged from a low of 18 to 23 °F (−8 to −5 °C) in January to a high of 83 to 85 °F (28 to 29 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C)
2250-734: The County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). As of 2023 , they are: The County Prosecutor is Robert J. Carroll of Roseland , who was sworn into the position in October 2020 following the retirement of Frederic M. Knapp. Morris County is a part of Vicinage 10 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Sussex County ), which is seated at the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown ;
2340-887: The New Jersey Department of Transportation . The most prominent roads directly serving Bernardsville are U.S. Route 202 and County Route 525 . Interstate 287 passes by just outside the borough. NJ Transit train service is offered at the Bernardsville station on the Gladstone Branch and Morristown Line of the Morris & Essex Lines , with service to Hoboken Terminal , Newark Broad Street station Secaucus Junction and to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan . Lakeland Bus Lines provides Route 78 rush-hour service from Bedminster to
2430-500: The Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan . People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Bernardsville include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in the context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under
2520-497: The United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 12.91 square miles (33.44 km), including 12.84 square miles (33.24 km) of land and 0.08 square miles (0.19 km) of water (0.58%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Blaziers Corner, Mine Brook and Somersetin. The borough borders Bernards Township to
2610-498: The 2006–2010 American Community Survey , the borough had a per-capita income of $ 70,141, ranked 27th in the state. In 2019, the borough was ranked by Bloomberg News as 64th of 100 on its 2019 list of Bloomberg Richest Places, one of 18 in the state included on the list. Bernardsville was originally a section of Bernards Township known as Vealtown. In 1840, Vealtown became Bernardsville, named after Sir Francis Bernard , Colonial governor of New Jersey from 1758 to 1760. Located in
2700-507: The 3,099 ballots cast by the borough's 5,304 registered voters, yielding a 58.4% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county). Public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the schools of the Somerset Hills Regional School District , a regional school district serving students from Bernardsville, Far Hills and Peapack-Gladstone , along with students from Bedminster who are sent to
2790-415: The 3,788 ballots cast by the borough's 5,673 registered voters (18 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 66.8%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 2,295 votes (55.8% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Obama with 1,753 votes (42.6% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 41 votes (1.0% vs. 1.1%), among the 4,113 ballots cast by the borough's 5,208 registered voters, for
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2880-745: The Assignment Judge for Vicinage 10 is Stuart A. Minkowitz. Law enforcement at the county level is the Morris County Sheriff's Office. The Morris County Park Police was disbanded and merged into the Sheriff's Office on January 1, 2022. The County law enforcement organization includes the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The 7th and 11th Congressional Districts cover the county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district
2970-708: The Atlantic coast moving inland. The first European settlement in the area today known as Morris County occurred in Pompton Plains by the Dutch in 1695. From 1710 to 1730, various iron mines and forges were established. The first was in Whippany in 1710 and then in Succasunna in 1713. By 1750, nearly all Native Americans had left New Jersey. This was due to land purchases from the Native Americans, diseases that
3060-477: The Dutch for various goods. In return the Dutch gave the Native Americans metal pots, knives, guns, axes, and blankets. Trading with the Native Americans occurred until 1643 when a series of wars broke out between the Dutch and Native Americans. There were hostile relations between the Dutch and Native Americans between 1643 and 1660. This prevented colonization by the Dutch of the Morris County region which
3150-812: The MAIN Library System, which has member libraries in all of Morris County , all of Hunterdon County and parts of Somerset and Warren counties. The Bernardsville Library is the second library from Somerset County to join the MAIN System, after the Bernards Township Library in neighboring Bernards Township . The library joined the MAIN System on January 11, 2021 On January 15, 2021, Kings Food Markets announced that it would close their Bernardsville location on Morristown Road , officially closing on January 23, 2021. The New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites recommended
3240-584: The Mountain Colony areas. The Olcott Avenue Historic District is a 28-acre (11 ha) historic district located along portions of Olcott, Childsworth, and Highview Avenues, and Church Street that recognizes a neighborhood developed in the early 20th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 2009, for its significance in architecture, community planning and development, and education. According to
3330-650: The National Park Service: The Olcott Avenue neighborhood in the borough of Bernardsville, located in northeast Somerset County, was developed at the turn of the 20th century as a carefully laid out middle class residential neighborhood. The streets in the district are characterized by lots of moderate size with regular setbacks with moderate to substantial dwellings constructed in a variety of late 19th and early 20th century architectural styles, several of which are particularly noteworthy examples. The original dwellings constructed during
3420-608: The Native Americans contracted from Europeans, and due to starvation from the Little Ice Age , during which Native American corn crops failed and rivers froze, preventing fishing. Snow storms sent game into semi-hibernation or made them difficult to find. Nut crops such as oak, hickory, beech, walnut, chestnut and butternut failed some years due to late frosts in spring. Many of the Morris County Native Americans went to eastern Canada and others went to
3510-473: The November 2018 general election. In March 2018, Mayor Kevin Sooy, elected as a Republican, announced that he was switching parties and would run for re-election as a Democrat, saying that he was in sync with the platform of the local Democratic Party on issues facing the town. He would be defeated in the primary by Thomas O'Dea Jr. who was defeated in the general election by Republican Mary Jane Canose. In 2018,
3600-534: The Ohio Valley. The Walking Purchase in September 1737, prevented Native Americans from going to eastern Pennsylvania. At that time, European settlement grew swiftly as there was now land to be farmed and settled. Morris County was originally part of Burlington County which had been established in 1694. It then became part of Hunterdon County, which separated from Burlington County in 1714. Morris County
3690-595: The Republican municipal committee to fill the balance of the unexpired term of office ending in December 2019 that had been held by Michael C. Sullivan until he resigned from office earlier that month. In February 2018, Republican John Donahue was selected by the borough council from three candidates nominated by the local party committee and appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that had been held by Michael dePoortere until he resigned from office earlier that month; Donohue will serve on an interim basis until
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3780-664: The Wisconsin glacier covered Morris County, the ice sheet was about 300 metres (980 ft) deep. Due to debris from the glacier, the lake was unable to drain through the Watchung Mountains near Short Hills . Instead, it drained through Moggy Hollow at the southwestern end of the lake. But when the glacier melted and receded to the New York State line, the lake drained though the Little Falls area, as this
3870-602: The area from the south. Around the year 1000, the area of Morris County was inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans prior to the arrival of European settlers. They came from the Mississippi River area. They lived along the rivers, hunted game, and fished in addition to collecting plants and nuts. Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River area in 1609, and later the Dutch did surveys of
3960-538: The area, first as summer visitors, then later as permanent residents of the Bernardsville Mountain. For most, the men worked in New York City while the women and children spent summers in Bernardsville. The Gladstone Branch of the existing railroad line was built through Bernardsville in 1872 and played an important role in the borough's development. The Gladstone line, whose five o'clock train
4050-460: The area. From 1611 to 1614, the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland , which claimed territory between the 40th and 45th parallel north , a zone which included northern New Jersey. Dutch forts were established along the Hudson River beginning in 1613. As the years went by, more forts were established to trade with Native Americans. The Native Americans traded furs and food with
4140-408: The average family size was 3.12. In the borough the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough
4230-407: The borough had an average property tax bill of $ 15,362, the highest in the county, compared to an average bill of $ 8,767 statewide. Bernardsville is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 21st state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). New Jersey
4320-457: The borough. The population density was 597.2 per square mile (230.6/km). There were 2,871 housing units at an average density of 222.5 per square mile (85.9/km). The racial makeup was 91.38% (7,043) White , 0.88% (68) Black or African American , 0.14% (11) Native American , 3.27% (252) Asian , 0.06% (5) Pacific Islander , 2.18% (168) from other races , and 2.08% (160) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.72% (903) of
4410-462: The century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in a partisan election. Only two boroughs, Roselle and Roselle Park , have ward structures with councils having five ward members and one at-large. The borough system has
4500-636: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024, the mayor of Bernardsville is Republican Mary Jane Canose, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Jena McCredie (R, 2025), Jay Ambelang (R, 2024), Chad McQueen (R, 2025), Albert Ribeiro (R, 2024), Jeffrey Roos ( D , 2026) and Christine Zamarra (D, 2026). In June 2021, Democrat Thomas O'Dea Jr. resigned from office from
4590-590: The county as having the 16th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the second highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. The county ranked third in the New York metropolitan area in terms of median income. In 2017, Morris County was ranked second among the state's 21 counties in healthiness, according to an annual report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Morris County
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#17327755955584680-777: The county on a northeast–southwest axis. The fault separates the Highlands from the Piedmont, also known as the Newark Basin. This is an active fault . The last major earthquake occurred in 1884, with a strength measured at 5.3 on the Richter scale. Around 21,000 BCE., the Wisconsin Glacier covered about half of Morris County. The terminal moraine went from Hackettstown east to north of Budd Lake, east to Rockaway and Denville, then southeast to Morristown then south to
4770-494: The county. The population density was 1,069.8 per square mile (413.1/km ). There were 189,842 housing units at an average density of 412.5 per square mile (159.3/km ). The racial makeup was 82.61% (406,683) White , 3.12% (15,360) Black or African American , 0.16% (805) Native American , 8.95% (44,069) Asian , 0.02% (106) Pacific Islander , 3.03% (14,910) from other races , and 2.10% (10,343) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 11.47% (56,482) of
4860-534: The creation of the Olcott Avenue historic district on February 10, 2009. While the Olcott Avenue School is but one historic structure within Bernardsville's first historic district area, the area's appeal and historic significance is part of the story of the rise of the middle class in Bernardsville and how this particular location impacted the entire region, from the downtown, Little Italy, and
4950-680: The district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,797 students and 155.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School with 471 students in grades Pre-K–4, Bernardsville Middle School with 474 students in grades 5–8 and Bernards High School with 819 students in grades 9–12. The district's board of education
5040-535: The east, Far Hills to the southwest, and Peapack-Gladstone to the west in Somerset County, Harding Township to the northeast and both Mendham Borough and Mendham Township to the northwest in Morris County . Bernardsville has a climate that borders between Humid continental and Humid subtropical with cool sometimes cold winters and warm to hot, humid summers on average. High elevations of
5130-419: The first three decades or so of the 20th century all still stand and the streetscape has changed relatively little since curbs and sidewalks were added and the road was paved around 1916. Residents of the district have continued the long tradition of participation in civic activities. Olcott Avenue is named after Frederic P. Olcott , a New York banker, politician, and philanthropist, who lived here. The street
5220-559: The highest in New Jersey and ranked 24th of 3,113 counties in the United States. Morris County, as of the 2000 Census, was the sixth-wealthiest county in the United States by median household income at $ 77,340 (second in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 79,888), sixth in median family income at $ 89,773 (third in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 91,050 and Somerset County at $ 90,605) and ranked tenth by per capita income at $ 36,964 (second in New Jersey behind Somerset County at $ 37,970). The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked
5310-640: The highlands in western Morris County and the eastern section of Morris County. Around 400 million years ago, a small continent long and narrow collided with proto-North America. This created folding and faulting, as compression occurred. Then around 350 million years ago, the African Plate collided with North America creating the folding and faulting in the Appalachians. But when the African plate pulled away from North America, an aborted rift valley
5400-543: The longest Democratic drought in any New Jersey county. Former county commissioners include: Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as constitutional officers. These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and
5490-598: The northernmost part of Somerset County, just 12 miles (19 km) south of Morristown , the borough includes some of the last vestiges of the Great Eastern Forest . During the Revolutionary War , General Charles Lee rested his troops in Vealtown around the night of December 12 to 13, 1776. General Lee and some of his guard spent the night about 3 miles (5 km) southeast at White's Inn on
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#17327755955585580-444: The now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and
5670-491: The original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with the mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over
5760-524: The population in Dover and Port Oram of Cornish extraction . At that time the Cornish had kept their customs and dialect, were deeply religious and predominantly Methodists . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 481.52 square miles (1,247.1 km ), of which 460.97 square miles (1,193.9 km ) was land (95.7%) and 20.55 square miles (53.2 km )
5850-431: The population were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 95.3 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
5940-458: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.2 males. Morris County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on
6030-419: The population. Of the 180,534 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 59.6% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 23.5% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19. 23.9% of
6120-415: The population. Of the 2,685 households, 40.6% had children under the age of 18; 67.2% were married couples living together; 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 22.3% were non-families. Of all households, 19.1% were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.27. 28.6% of
6210-407: The population. There were 2,723 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and
6300-568: The results of a referendum held on April 29, 1924. The borough was named for Sir Francis Bernard, 1st Baronet , who served as governor of the Province of New Jersey before the Revolutionary War . In 2009, part of the borough was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Olcott Avenue Historic District. In 2000, Bernardsville had the 10th-highest per capita income in New Jersey. Based on data from
6390-431: The south end of Great Swamp. When the glacier melted around 13,000 B.C. the melt water created Glacial Lake Passaic . The lake extended from what is now Pompton Lakes through Parsippany south to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany the lake went east to the lava flows of western Paterson. This lake was 30 miles (48 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) miles wide and the depth was about 200 feet (61 m). When
6480-608: The southeast side of Basking Ridge, near the manor house of Continental Army general William Alexander, Lord Stirling . On the morning of December 13, General Lee was captured by the British and removed to New York. The Vealtown Tavern, now known as the John Parker Tavern , was a regular stop during the 1779–1780 winter encampment at Morristown. After the Civil War , many wealthy and prominent New Yorkers moved into
6570-533: The town have a warm summer humid continental climate with more snow during the winter and more orographic precipitation . Summer is the wettest season with frequent afternoon thunderstorms while Winter is the driest season. Some of Bernardsville's Latino population are made up of residents of "Little Paraguay " located on the Basking Ridge side of the train tracks. The 2010 United States census counted 7,707 people, 2,685 households, and 2,086 families in
6660-489: The western area. Most of the county's borders are rivers. The Pequannock River drains the northern boundary area. The Pompton River drains the eastern section. The Passaic River also drains the eastern border area. The western border is drained by the Musconetcong River . There are several large lakes in Morris County; among them are the state's largest lake, Lake Hopatcong , Budd Lake , Lake Parsippany, and
6750-427: Was $ 104,162, and the median income for a family was $ 126,601. Males had a median income of $ 91,842 versus $ 50,732 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 69,854. About 1.6% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over. Bernardsville is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
6840-428: Was $ 128,333 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 12,233) and the median family income was $ 141,510 (+/− $ 17,179). Males had a median income of $ 87,500 (+/− $ 36,816) versus $ 73,250 (+/− $ 10,725) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 70,141 (+/− $ 9,890). About 1.9% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
6930-450: Was 43.3 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. The city's median household income was $ 116,283, and the median family income was $ 141,633. About 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 492,276 people, 180,534 households, and 129,262 families in
7020-409: Was 67.0% White , 3.06% African American , 0.07% Native American , 11.3% Asian , and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race accounted for 15.05% of the population. Of the 184,885 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.5% had
7110-447: Was 7,893, an increase of 186 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 7,707, which in turn had reflected an increase of 362 (+4.9%) from the 7,345 counted at the 2000 census . Bernardsville is often mispronounced as "Ber-NARDS-ville" as opposed to the correct pronunciation, "BER-nards-ville". Bernardsville was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 6, 1924, from portions of Bernards Township , based on
7200-431: Was appropriately nicknamed " the millionaire's special, " as it was direct route to Penn Station, allowed the men who built grand estates in Bernardsville to commute to the city on a daily basis rather than only visit their families on weekends. Bernardsville did not become an independent municipality until 1924, when it split from Bernards Township. On November 4, 2020, The Bernardsville Library announced that it would join
7290-469: Was created on March 15, 1739, from portions of Hunterdon County . The county was named for the Governor of the Province of New Jersey , Colonel Lewis Morris . In later years Sussex County (on June 8, 1753) and, after the revolution, Warren County (on November 20, 1824, from portions of Sussex County) were carved out of what had been the original area of Morris County under English rule. The county
7380-516: Was created. This half graben , starts east of Boonton and goes through the middle of Parsippany, south to Morristown, to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany and the Boonton area the half graben goes east to the western side of Paterson, where there was another fault by the lava flows. East of the Ramapo Fault is where there is this aborted rift valley. The Ramapo fault goes through
7470-757: Was lower in elevation than Moggy Hollow. And thus the Passaic River formed. The swamps of the Great Piece Meadows, Hatfield Swamp, Troy Meadows , Lee Meadows and Great Swamp were all under the Lake Passaic until it drained, and then these areas were created. As of the 2020 census , the county had 509,285 people, 184,885 households, and 129,707 families. The population density was 1,106.7 inhabitants per square mile (427.3/km ). There were 197,722 housing units at an average density of 429.67 per square mile (165.9/km ). The county's racial makeup
7560-580: Was named after Colonel Lewis Morris , governor of New Jersey in 1738–39, the year the county was named. The Wisconsin Glacier covered the northern section of Morris County from about 23,000 BC to 13,000 BC. After the Wisconsin Glacier melted around 13,000 BC, Paleo-Indians settled the area from the south in search of big and small game as well as plants. The area was first tundra with grasses growing. Rabbits and fox moved into
7650-453: Was one voter registered to another party. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 69.3% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 97.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 61.5% of the vote (2,318 cast), ahead of incumbent President Barack Obama , a Democrat, with 37.3% (1,408 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (44 votes), among
7740-697: Was originally named after Stewart Wolfe. In 1905, Olcott financed the construction of a high school, the first in the township, and donated it to the Bernards Township Board of Education. The stone building features Tudor Revival style and was designed by architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh , who also lived here. Hardenbergh also designed the Bernardsville United Methodist Church and the parish house at St. Bernard's Church . The district includes several houses designed with Colonial Revival style . According to
7830-582: Was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in August 2001. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.12 inches (79 mm) in February to 5.33 inches (135 mm) in September. Around 500 million years ago, a chain of volcanic islands shaped like an arc collided with proto-North America. The islands rode over top of the North American plate. This created
7920-444: Was technically included in their claimed "New Netherland". On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was surrendered to the English. The English now controlled New Netherland and Morris County was now under control of the colony of New York. Relations with the Native Americans improved for a while. There was a war with the Dutch ten years later. The Dutch re-took control of New Amsterdam but after
8010-527: Was the site of the winter camp of the Continental Army after the Battles of Trenton and Princeton during the winter of 1777, as well as another winter camp at Jockey Hollow during an extremely cold winter of 1779–80. In the 1880s, Dover was the center of iron ore mining with the 132 mines producing 700,000 tons of ore annually. The mines were mostly worked by Cornish miners , with the bulk of
8100-485: Was water (4.3%). The county rises in elevation and relief from east to west, with only the more developed eastern suburbs in the Passaic River valley being relatively level. The highest point is at 1,395 feet (425 m) above sea level on a mountain south of Pine Swamp in western Jefferson Township . The second-highest point is on a mountain just north of Riker Lake at 1,358 feet (414 m). The lowest point
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