Katie Dippold (born January 10, 1980) is an American screenwriter. She was a writer on the NBC series Parks and Recreation and wrote The Heat starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy and the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot .
119-647: Dippold was born and raised in Freehold Township, New Jersey , and graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in journalism. After graduating college, Dippold started a career in improvisational comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCBT) in New York City. She wrote and performed in various stage shows at the UCBT in New York City and still continues to perform improv on stage at
238-471: A Cool City by the Sierra Club . Marlboro is the 10th Monmouth County municipality to be named a Cool City. Marlboro had an airport, Preston Airfield , which opened in 1954 and was in operation for almost 50 years. The airport was opened by Rhea Preston on his farm and consisted of two runways, one was 2,400 feet (730 m) as well as airplane hangars. It obtained a paved runway before 1972. In 1974,
357-548: A Regional Contribution Agreement (RCA), Marlboro Township signed an agreement in June 2008 that would have Trenton build or rehabilitate 332 housing units, with Marlboro Township paying $ 25,000 per unit, a total of $ 8.3 million to Trenton for taking on the responsibility for these units. Under proposed legislation, municipalities may lose the ability to use these RCAs to pay other communities to accept their New Jersey COAH fair housing obligations, which would mean that Marlboro Township
476-527: A dirt road off of Hudson Street heading towards the current location of the township soccer fields. Farmers used marl to improve the soil in the days before commercial fertilizers and there was a heavy demand for it. Marlboro Township's first industry was the export of the material, used primarily as fertilizer. In 1853, the Marl was harvested and transported to other parts of the state and to the Keyport docks via
595-443: A female householder with no husband present and 13.9% were non-families. Of all households, 12.0% were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.38. 28.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
714-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.38. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
833-543: A growing amateur wrestling program. In the summer, the township holds free outdoor concerts by notable popular music artists. In recent years performers have included Jay and the Americans , Bill Haley's Comets , Lesley Gore , Little Anthony & The Imperials , Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge , The Platters , The Trammps , and The Tokens . In 2007, Marlboro introduced monthly indoor concerts at
952-526: A heavily discounted price may have been the deciding factor in choosing Freehold—rather than Middletown or Shrewsbury—as the site of the county seat. As part of the deal, Reid placed a restrictive covenant in the deed that, should the property ever cease being used as a courthouse, ownership would revert to the Reid family. Direct descendants of John Reid still reside in Freehold Township. Freehold
1071-435: A humid subtropical climate. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Marlboro has experienced steady growth since 1940, with
1190-489: A patent to Sir George Carteret to develop the area. In 1685, Scottish Presbyterians from Scotland , along with English Baptists and Quakers from New England fleeing religious persecution at home, became the first to settle within the area. In 1693, along with Middletown and Shrewsbury , Freehold was established by act of legislature as one of the three original townships in Monmouth County. The name of
1309-564: A prison, and a post office. A number of homes and commercial businesses also sprang up in the village, including a blacksmith, a general store, a bank, a hotel, and saloon. In the area surrounding Monmouth Courthouse, many successful farms began to appear. The farms in Freehold were particularly well known for the production of potatoes, beans, and rye, which were sold in the markets of nearby cities. Freehold also became known for its excellent horse farms. The differences within Freehold between
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#17328014415181428-415: A prominent loyalist guerrilla force, which conducted several raids in and around Freehold. In one famous incident Joshua Huddy was captured and hung by British Loyalists under the direction of Richard Lippincott and Colonel Tye. Colonel Tye later died from injuries sustained during that raid. Patriots later cut down Huddy's body hanging from the gallows and buried it in Freehold, at Old Tennent Church. At
1547-510: A railroad station, with trains making regular stops, was built running nearly parallel with Throckmorton Street in Freehold. Freehold soon had public sewers in the village and in some of the outlying farmland. By 1883, there was an electrical grid and a telephone switchboard, at a time when these inventions were still brand new. These public advancements caused rapid economic growth in Freehold. The village of Freehold became an important commercial and industrial hub in central New Jersey. The farms in
1666-547: A relatively forgotten but important place in the history of the bicycle. Cycling champion Arthur Augustus Zimmerman resided in the town during his racing career in the 1880s and 1890s, and from 1896 to 1899 operated the Zimmerman Bicycle Co.; the company's bicycles were known as the "Zimmy." Today, Freehold Borough is home to the Metz Bicycle Museum, where the only extant "Zimmy" can be seen. At
1785-527: A severe polio epidemic swept through Freehold. After contentious public debate, a referendum was held to on the future of Freehold, and voters overwhelmingly decided to split the town into two separate municipalities. On April 15, 1919, Freehold Borough formally separated from Freehold Township. Freeholders generally refer to the different municipalities simply as the Borough and the Township. The Borough,
1904-755: Is located close to the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the Marlboro Township's location on the Eastern Seaboard , the following weather features are noted: According to the Köppen climate classification system, Marlboro Township sits on the northern border between the humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) zone and the humid continental climate (Dfa) zone, with the township being one of the most northern localities in North America that has
2023-732: Is now required to build the balance of housing. When the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing requested plans to complete this obligation, Marlboro generated the largest number of objectors to an affordable housing plan in the history of New Jersey. Numerous appeals followed and in October 2010, the Appellate Division struck down portions of the 2007 regulations, invalidated the growth share methodology and directed COAH to develop new regulations. The NJ supreme court granted all petitions for certification in October 2010 and
2142-680: Is one of the oldest buildings in Freehold. In 1853, the Freehold Raceway opened. Though the original grandstand burned down in a fire, the racetrack is still open today, and is one of the oldest harness racetracks in America. The Great Fire of Freehold happened on October 30, 1873. The fire reportedly began in a commercial building on Main Street. It soon spread to engulf a large section of the village, and many wooden buildings, including Monmouth Courthouse, were burned down. Freehold also has
2261-478: Is set for release on July 28, 2023. She was listed in 2012 under "10 Screenwriters to Watch" by Variety and "13 People to Look Out For in 2013" in Interview . Dippold is in a long-term relationship with former film studio executive Drew Crevello . Writer Acting credits Acting credits Freehold Township, New Jersey Freehold Township is a township in western Monmouth County , in
2380-507: Is set to hear the appeals. In June 2011, the governor issued a reorganization plan which eliminated the 12-member COAH, though state courts overturned the governor's plan. Marlboro Township has a number of retirement communities, which include: Marlboro has a township-sponsored recreation program, with activities for all ages including active soccer and basketball leagues for boys and girls; in addition Little League baseball / softball and Pop Warner football / cheerleading , and
2499-543: The 2000 United States census there were 31,537 people, 10,814 households, and 8,283 families residing in the township. The population density was 820.2 inhabitants per square mile (316.7/km ). There were 11,032 housing units at an average density of 286.9 per square mile (110.8/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 87.09% White , 5.12% African American , 0.14% Native American , 5.15% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.19% from other races , and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.19% of
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#17328014415182618-622: The 2020 United States census , the township's population was 35,369, a decrease of 815 (−2.3%) from the 36,184 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 4,647 (+14.7%) from the 31,537 counted in the 2000 census . Freehold Township was first formed on October 31, 1693, and was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of Freehold Township were taken to form Upper Freehold Township ( c. 1731 ), so some wills and official records following
2737-706: The Freehold Marl Company Railroad (now the Henry Hudson Trail ). The marl was then sent to New York and other parts of the country via ship. Prior to the finding of Marl, the area was known as 'Bucktown' for John Buck who owned a tavern in the area. Marlboro Township was the scene of a number of skirmishes during the American Revolutionary War , in particular following the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. During
2856-505: The Freehold Raceway Mall was constructed at a cost of $ 125 million on a site covering more than 175 acres (71 ha) across from the Freehold Raceway over U.S. Route 9 . A super-regional high-end shopping mall, it has a gross leasable area of 1,600,000 square feet (150,000 m ), making it the third-largest mall in the state , behind Westfield Garden State Plaza and American Dream Meadowlands . Outside of
2975-534: The Jersey Shore , along with its proximity to major cities such as New York , Newark , Trenton , and Philadelphia , the township has been a longtime economic center in the Central Jersey region. Despite suburbanization in recent decades, the township's agricultural roots have still been preserved. There are numerous crop farms , thoroughbred farms , sod farms , nurseries , and orchards in
3094-588: The Pine Barrens reach into a small section of the southern portion of the township, as it is one of only two municipalities in Monmouth County that are part of the Toms River watershed , most of which is located in Ocean County in the aforementioned Pine Barrens. Notable bodies of water within the township include: According to the Köppen climate classification system, Freehold Township sits on
3213-585: The September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and are listed on the county's 9/11 memorial. The COVID-19 pandemic affected Freehold Township like many communities. Early on, it (and county at large) made news for the number of reported cases. In particular, one Freehold family named the Fuscos had made news for having lost five of their relatives during the first few months of
3332-619: The U.S. state of New Jersey . Crisscrossed by several major highways, the township is a commercial hub for Central New Jersey (home to the Freehold Raceway and Freehold Raceway Mall ) and is a suburban bedroom community of New York City , located within the Raritan Valley region of the much larger New York metropolitan area . The township is located roughly 38 miles (61 km) away from Manhattan and about 20 miles (32 km) away from Staten Island . As of
3451-471: The U.S. state of New Jersey . The township is located within the Raritan Valley region and is a part of the New York metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 41,502, an increase of 1,311 (+3.3%) from the 2010 census count of 40,191, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,449 (+16.3%) from the 33,423 counted in the 2000 census . Marlboro Township
3570-516: The 1980s and early 1990s most of the new housing developments featured four- or five-bedroom houses, but later the trend shifted toward larger estate homes. The building effort became so advanced that Marlboro Township placed restrictions for building around wetlands; called the Stream Corridor Preservation Restrictions to mitigate construction and habitat contamination. The year 2000 saw continued growth of
3689-609: The British forces and they held their ground on the battlefield. British forces met their primary goal, the evacuation of Philadelphia. Both sides claimed victory in the battle. Several famous figures from the Revolutionary War fought at the Battle of Monmouth. British forces were commanded by Sir Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis . The Continental Army was commanded by George Washington and Charles Lee . Charles Lee
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3808-590: The Continental Army intercepted the column in Freehold. The Battle of Monmouth was one of the largest battles of the Revolutionary War, involving over 25,000 soldiers combined in Continental, British, and Hessian forces. The initial engagement was in doubt until Washington arrived because Charles Lee was retreating from the battlefield. Washington rallied the Continentals and strongly engaged
3927-634: The Freehold Raceway Mall, the township itself has many other shopping malls and plazas. Diane & Co. is a dress shop that has been featured on the Oxygen Network's show Jersey Couture . iPlay America is an indoor family entertainment and event center that opened in November 2011, offering rides, arcade and carnival games, along with Topgolf , music venues, laser tag, shops, bars, and restaurants. Freehold Borough (which
4046-509: The Lenape population sharply declined. The first settlers of the area were led by missionary George Keith . They were Quakers . The Quakers established a town called "Topanemus" and nearby a meetinghouse and a cemetery on what is now Topanemus Road and held the first meeting on October 10, 1702. The first leader of the church was Rev. George Keith who received a large grant of land in the area due to his position as Surveyor-General . Among
4165-634: The Lenape were successful in restricting Dutch settlement to Pavonia in present-day Jersey City along the Hudson River until the 1660s and the Swedish settlement to New Sweden (1655 – The Dutch defeat the Swedes on the Delaware). The Dutch established a garrison at Bergen allowing settlement of areas within the province of New Netherland. For 50 years, 1614–1664, the Monmouth County area came under
4284-603: The MTMUA to meet nearly 40% of its electricity needs with emissions-free solar-generated power. This is considered one of the largest of its kind in the East. This solar energy system will reduce New Jersey CO 2 emissions by more than 4,200,000 lb (1,900,000 kg) annually; SO 2 emissions by 28,000 lb (13,000 kg); and NO 2 emissions by 18,000 lb (8,200 kg)., as well as eliminating significant amounts of mercury. Additionally, Marlboro has been recognized as
4403-519: The Old Tennent Church and played a role in the American Revolutionary War . The old Scots Cemetery still remains at its original site. The township of Marlboro is named for the prevalence of marl , which was first discovered in the area east of the village in 1768. Marl was used extensively on farms and spread during the winter months to be tilled into the soil in the spring. The "Marl Pits" are clearly reflected on maps from 1889 shown as
4522-622: The Township. In the early 20th century, the farms in Freehold Township continued to be prosperous and successful, and the area steadily grew in population. After World War II , the township experienced rapid growth. By this time, transportation systems had increased to a point to allow workers to commute daily to jobs in larger cities, such as Newark, Philadelphia, and New York City. Highways, including U.S. Route 9 and Route 33 helped to make it possible for commuters to live in Freehold and work in nearby cities. The township quickly developed large neighborhoods of suburban single family homes. Soon,
4641-508: The UCBT's venue in Los Angeles . She is a part of improv groups "The Smokes" and "Reuben Starship". Dippold has appeared as a sketch regular on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and was a cast member on the MTV comedic prank series Boiling Points . In 2006, she became a writer for the twelfth season of MADtv and was also a co-producer during its fourteenth season . In 2009, she joined
4760-789: The US Government. They were first moved to the only Indian Reservation in New Jersey, the Brotherton Reservation in Burlington County, New Jersey (1758–1802). Those who remained survived through attempting to adapt to the dominant culture, becoming farmers and tradesmen. As the Lenni Lenape population declined, and the European population increased, the history of the area was increasingly defined by
4879-450: The airport had approximately 100 planes, 8 of which are used for air instruction. It won many awards and in 1974 was cited by the state Aviation Advisory Council as the "best maintained" airport. In 1975, the airport was given Planning Board approval to expand with 21 additional hangars and add an 840 square foot operations building. Exact records are not known as to when it changed its name to Marlboro Airport . The Garden State Art Center
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4998-451: The animal populations reduced their population to around 4,000 by the year 1700. Since the Lenape people, like all Native Americans, had no immunity to European diseases, when the populations contacted the epidemics, they frequently proved fatal. Some Lenape starved to death as a result of animal over-harvesting, while others were forced to trade their land for goods such as clothing and food. They were eventually moved to reservations set up by
5117-521: The area was likely, overwhelmingly Dutch. However, this was one of many languages spoken with the culture very steeped in New Netherlander . The official documentation at the time is frequently found to be in the Dutch language. The documents of the time also suggest that money transactions used the British shilling . The English and Scotch settlers were Quakers . After initial European contact,
5236-401: The average family size was 3.21. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males. The median income for a household in
5355-467: The bay. There was also considerable activity in the Montrose area of the Township as British troops, retreating from the Battle of Monmouth, tried to wind their way to ships lying off Sandy Hook. The area was also frequently sacked for food and livestock. The woods and surrounding vegetation were hunted for animals to depletion by the British. One description of a hunt was recorded: "A great deer-drive
5474-527: The bays and inlets on the Jersey Shore . They also practiced some agriculture to augment their food supply. During this time, an important crossroad of two major Lenape trails was located in the area of Freehold. In 1498, John Cabot became the first European to sight this land. By the late 17th century, the English had begun to take over the area. In 1664, the Duke of York (later James II & VII ) granted
5593-495: The beginning of the 20th century, Freehold was an increasingly divided community regarding the issue of local tax dollars used as funding for public works and infrastructure projects. The Freeholders living in the downtown area, around the courthouse had very different ideas about how to spend public money compared to the Freeholders living in the surrounding farmland. Tension within the community increased greatly in 1916 when
5712-554: The bypass was fully completed in January 2003, reducing congestion on Route 33 and Route 33 Business , albeit not a completely four-lane highway between Halls Mills Road and the Howell Road intersection. The township has thousands of jobs located within the municipality, along with a growing numbers of commuters who work in neighboring cities such as New York City , Newark , Trenton , and Philadelphia . Five residents died in
5831-606: The courthouse. The success of the Continental Army at the Battle of Trenton helped to weaken loyalist control of Freehold. In June 1778, the British Army began a major strategic evacuation of the city of Philadelphia. They attempted to protect a long, slow moving column of Loyalist families, equipment, and other supplies seized in Philadelphia, as they moved toward ships in New York Harbor . On June 28, 1778,
5950-524: The creation of a pedestrian-friendly, mixed use Village Center, with an emphasis on walkability and traffic calming. In 2000, Marlboro became the first municipality in New Jersey, and one of the first areas in the U.S., to ban cell phone use while driving , a ban that took effect in March 2001. The restriction made use of a cell phone a primary offense, allowing a police officer to stop a motorist for phone use. Opened in 1931, Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital
6069-416: The decades after the township's establishment referring variously to "Marlboro" or "Marlborough". The first elected freeholder was John W. Herbert. By 1873, Marlboro had a post office, school, hotel, multiple stores, churches, and a railroad station of the Freehold and Keyport Railroad. In 1882, the population was 102. Marlboro was described in 1939 as having "large frame houses comfortably spaced along
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#17328014415186188-612: The defunct airfield. The other part of the airfield has been absorbed into the Monmouth County Park System. Starting in 1989, Joseph Januszkiewicz started reporting visions of the Virgin Mary near the blue spruce trees in his yard. The visions started to appear six months after he returned from a pilgrimage to Međugorje in Yugoslavia . Since that time as many as 8,000 pilgrims have gathered on
6307-422: The downtown area around the courthouse, retained all the existing government buildings around Court Street and Main Street. The Borough also kept the designation as county seat. Freehold Township, the farming communities that surrounded the courthouse, set up a new town hall complex on Schanck Road. The Township completely encircles the Borough. On September 7, 1926, Freehold Borough annexed additional territory from
6426-469: The end of the war, the community was deeply divided and nearly 120 loyalist families left Freehold, fearing retribution from their neighbors. Most of these families re-settled in Canada. During the early 1800s, Freehold steadily grew in size. The village around the courthouse was now called Freehold, along with the surrounding farmland. In 1852, when long distance railroad systems were first being developed,
6545-540: The first Sundays of June, July, August and September to pray, meditate and share in the vision. On September 7, 1992, Bishop John C. Reiss gave Januszkiewicz permission to release his messages. In 1993, the Catholic Diocese of Trenton ruled that nothing "truly miraculous" was happening at the Januszkiewicz home. Pictures were taken in November 2004 of a paranormal mist that showed up at the location of
6664-480: The first farmers. An early deed refers to "the chief sachems or leaders of Toponemus." On April 2, 1664, the English appointed Richard Nicolls to serve as the Deputy Governor of New York and New Jersey. One year later, April 8, 1665, Nicolls issued "The Monmouth Patent" to twelve men who had come from Western Long Island and New England seeking permanent stability for religious and civil freedom as well as
6783-570: The first listed communicants of the new church were Garret and Jan Schenck. The church later changed its affiliation to the Episcopal faith and became St. Peter's Episcopal Church which is now located in Freehold. The old burial ground still remains on Topanemus Road. In 1692 those of the Presbyterian Faith built a church and burial ground on what is now Gordons Corner Road. The church eventually moved to Tennent where it became known as
6902-431: The growing settlement around the courthouse and the surrounding farmland were the seeds for the eventual division of Freehold into two separate municipalities in the early 20th century. As of 1745, the majority of families in Freehold were still Scottish immigrants. In modern Freehold, many important streets bear the name of early colonial families, including Barkalow, Applegate, Rhea, Throckmorton, and Schanck. Freehold
7021-417: The highway". Marlboro was rural and composed mostly of dairy farms, potato , tomato and other farms laced with small hamlets with modest inns or taverns. Before World War II Marlboro Township was the nation's largest grower of potatoes and also known for a large tomato and egg industry. During World War II, egg farms significantly expanded to accommodate military demand. Following World War II,
7140-558: The historically significant locations. The Historic Commission is comprised of nine members, appointed by the mayor for three year terms, who volunteer their time without receiving any compensation. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 30.45 square miles (78.85 km ), including 30.34 square miles (78.58 km ) of land and 0.11 square miles (0.27 km ) of water (0.34%). The New Jersey Geological Survey map suggests
7259-426: The hospital was placed on was known as the "Big Woods Settlement". It was largely farm land but there was a large distillery on the property which was torn down to make room for the hospital. Additionally, due to the long residential stays at the hospital, a cemetery was also located near the hospital for the residents who died while in residence and were unclaimed. The hospital was completely demolished in 2015. Most of
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#17328014415187378-513: The housing trend toward larger homes. Towards the end of the decade, housing growth declined due to the Great Recession . The Marlboro township center has historically been considered an area around the intersection of Main Street ( Route 79 ) and School Road. In the late 19th century the intersection held two hotels (both of them are now gone), general store (was on the lot of the current fire department building), and Post Office (was on
7497-462: The influence of the Dutch, but it was not settled until after English rule in 1664. The initial European proprietors of the area purchased the land from the Lenni Lenape leader or Sakamaker . The chief of the Unami, or Turtle clan, was traditionally the great chief of all the Lenni Lenape. One of the sons of the leader, was Weequehela who negotiated the sale of several of the initial tracts of land to
7616-969: The land is mostly made up of cretaceous soil consisting of sand, silt and clay. Morganville (2010 Census population of 5,040 ) and Robertsville (2010 population of 11,297 ) are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Marlboro Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Beacon Hill , Bradevelt , Claytons Corner , Henningers Mills , Herberts Corner , Hillsdale , Marlboro (also known as Marlboro Village ), Monmouth Heights , Montrose , Mount Pleasant , Pleasant Valley , Smocks Corner , Spring Valley and Wickatunk . The township borders Aberdeen Township , Colts Neck Township , Freehold Township , Holmdel Township , Manalapan Township and Matawan in Monmouth County; and Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County . Marlboro Township
7735-566: The land was handed over to the Monmouth County Park system, with some of the ground becoming the final linkage of the Henry Hudson Trail . The park system had developed the Big Brook Park and continues to expand and work on the park to provide services to the Monmouth County residents. In June 2009, Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) deployed a 900 kW solar power array from Sharp that will enable
7854-470: The largest population swell occurred during the 1960s and 1970s and a noticeable increase of 10,414 people from 1980 to 1990. The pace of the growth has slowed in the last decade. The 2010 United States census counted 40,191 people, 13,001 households, and 11,194 families in the township. The population density was 1,323.7 per square mile (511.1/km ). There were 13,436 housing units at an average density of 442.5 per square mile (170.9/km ). The racial makeup
7973-458: The lot of a current Chinese Restaurant). Behind the current small mini-mart on the corner of this intersection, you can still see one of the original barns from the early 19th century. However, Marlboro no longer has any official town center and can be considered an example of suburban sprawl . Efforts are underway to create an official "Village Center" and multiple proposals have come forward in recent discussions. Current vision statements suggest
8092-416: The national average of 65.6% of adults receiving at least one dose. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 38.88 square miles (100.71 km ), including 38.65 square miles (100.11 km ) of land and 0.23 square miles (0.59 km ) of water (0.59%). The township completely surrounds the borough of Freehold , making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in
8211-407: The new European inhabitants and the Lenape Native American tribes played an increasingly secondary role. Within a period of 112 years, 1497–1609, four European explorers claimed this land for their sponsors: John Cabot , 1497, for England; Giovanni de Verrazano , 1524, for France; Estevan Gomez, 1525, for Spain, Henry Hudson , 1609, for Holland. After the Dutch arrival to the region in the 1620s,
8330-447: The new freeway was downsized to merely a bypass of Freehold. Construction from near Sweetmans Lane ( CR 527 ) to U.S. Route 9 was finished in 1972. Eventually construction began again and the bypass was extended to Halls Mill Road in 1989. For decades traffic was detoured, and congestion continued to worsen. The delay was lengthened when an endangered species was found in the path of the proposed roadway. Finally, after 32 years of waiting,
8449-423: The northerly part of the county." Under the direction and influence of John W. Herbert, Marlboro was established as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1848, formed from portions of Freehold Township . The township's name was originally "Marlborough," but was subsequently changed to "Marlboro." It is not known when the name was officially changed, with maps and other documents in
8568-745: The northern border between the humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) zone and the humid continental climate (Dfa) zone, with the township being one of the most northern localities in North America that has a humid subtropical climate. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. The 2010 United States census counted 36,184 people, 12,577 households, and 9,382 families in
8687-492: The pandemic, with 19 other family members coming into contact with the virus. In May 2020, the township adopted an ordinance to help in simplifying the process for restaurant owners to obtain permits for seasonal outdoor dining. As of June 25, 2021, the township and county has been ahead of the Biden Administration 's Coronavirus vaccine goal, with at least 73.5% of adults receiving at least one dose, compared to
8806-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.9 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
8925-420: The population. Of the 12,577 households, 36.7% had children under the age of 18; 61.4% were married couples living together; 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 25.4% were non-families. Of all households, 21.7% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24. 24.3% of
9044-408: The population. There were 10,814 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and
9163-524: The prospect of improving their estates. Nicolls was unaware that in June, 1664, James had given a lease and release for New Jersey to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret, thus invalidating the grant to the Monmouth Patentees. The rule at the time was that land should be purchased from the Patent. However, in the time between 1685 and the early 18th century, the patent was ignored and land
9282-530: The rest of Freehold benefited greatly by being able to sell their products more easily in New York and Philadelphia. The village and the farms prospered together while the public policies sought by each continued to drift apart. The municipal government became increasingly divided between villagers and farmers. In 1824, the American Hotel opened on Main Street in Freehold. It is still standing today and
9401-461: The split referred to "Lower Freehold Township" although the official name has always been Freehold Township. Additional portions formed Millstone Township (February 28, 1844), Jackson Township (March 6, 1844), Atlantic Township (February 18, 1847; now Colts Neck Township), Marlboro Township (February 17, 1848) and Manalapan Township (March 9, 1848). Freehold town was formed within the township on March 25, 1869, and formally separated when it
9520-453: The state began to significantly build and improve the area transportation infrastructure. As the infrastructure improved, the population started to increase. The 1950s and 1960s saw Marlboro starting to significantly grow. Housing developments started to replace the farm and rural nature as the community expanded. After the early 1970s, Marlboro became a growing suburb for people working in New York City and in large nearby corporations. During
9639-486: The state, the township had solidified in being a premier commercial center for Central New Jersey . As the township grew, Route 33 , which ran through the heart of Freehold, became increasingly congested, in which studies suggested the construction of a new freeway. This was due to the fact that there was no room to widen the highway to 4 lanes between Route 9 and a railroad bridge at the eastern end would need to have been widened to accommodate 4 lanes. After several years,
9758-670: The state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another. The township borders Colts Neck Township , Howell Township , Manalapan Township , Marlboro Township and Millstone Township in Monmouth County; and Jackson Township in Ocean County . The municipality of Upper Freehold Township is not connected, geographically or politically, to Freehold Township. East Freehold (2010 Census population of 4,894 ) and West Freehold (13,613 as of 2010 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places located within Freehold Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within
9877-399: The town center area. The Marlboro Township Historic Commission was set up to assist in preserving and publicizing the township's history. It recommends programs and policies to the mayor and the township council on issues of historic significance. It provides homeowners with information on historic preservation and renovation. The commission also maintains signs in Marlboro Township of some of
9996-594: The township began to grow commercial and industrial businesses that rivaled the borough. Brockway Glass Company built their initial facility off Center Street in 1955, which was expanded in subsequent decades before it ceased operations in 1991. The site is now operated by Iron Mountain . 3M opened a magnetic tape production facility in 1957. CentraState Medical Center , a regional hospital serving western Monmouth County , southern Middlesex County , and portions of Mercer and Ocean counties, opened in 1971 as Freehold Area Hospital. Some industrial developments in
10115-455: The township comes from the word freehold , an English legal term describing fee simple property ownership. In 1714, when the colonial government was deciding where to locate the county seat and courthouse, Freeholder John Reid , the first Surveyor General of East Jersey , wanted the county seat located in Freehold. Reid's offer to sell the property to the Board of Chosen Freeholders at
10234-586: The township fall within the more flat terrain and sandier soil found in the Outer coastal plain . Most of the township is located within the much larger Raritan Valley region (as many of its brooks and streams flow into the aforementioned river), while also being located relatively close to the Raritan Bay . The township is also closely tied to the Jersey Shore region , being located about 16 miles (26 km) west of Asbury Park . The northernmost stretches of
10353-420: The township include Blue Ball (now Adelphia ), Burlington Heights , Georgia , Monmouth Heights , Orchard Estates, Siloam , Smithburg , Southburg, Stonehurst East and Stonehurst West . According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Freehold Township would have an Appalachian oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern hardwood forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. Due to
10472-474: The township surrounds) is home to Downtown Freehold, located on East and West Main Street (County Route 537) . This downtown section has various eateries, bars, boutiques, historical sites, and other excursions. Within this section of the borough, there have been plans to revitalize the downtown area. Marlboro Township, New Jersey Marlboro Township is a township in Monmouth County , in
10591-461: The township was $ 38,635. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over. The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 15. The number of murders and homicides was 5. The violent crime rate was reported to be very low, at 0.4 per 1,000 people. The median home cost in Marlboro Township
10710-524: The township was $ 50,480 (+/− $ 2,265). About 1.2% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 36,398 people, 11,478 households, and 10,169 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,189.7 inhabitants per square mile (459.3/km ). There were 11,896 housing units at an average density of 388.8 inhabitants/mi (150.1 inhabitants/km ). The racial makeup of
10829-406: The township was $ 77,185, and the median income for a family was $ 89,845. Males had a median income of $ 62,545 versus $ 36,668 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 31,505. About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. Due to suburbanization within the township, its location near
10948-409: The township was 83.76% White , 2.07% African American , 0.05% Native American , 12.67% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.47% from other races , and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population. There were 11,478 households, out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 81.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had
11067-590: The township were negative. In 1983, the United States Environmental Protection Agency designated the Lone Pine Chemical Site as a superfund site. The site has been called "one of the worst environmental disasters in the country". Based on the latest EPA five-year review in 2019, remediation work has contained the spill. In 1990, with the opening of Freehold Raceway Mall , the second-largest mall in
11186-455: The township's location in New Jersey, it is the home of numerous headwaters for various important rivers, brooks, and streams that flow throughout the state. The township is located on a ridge within the geographic heartland of New Jersey , as most sections of the township fall within the hillier terrain and fertile soil found in the Inner coastal plain , while the southeastern sections of
11305-683: The township. Notable farms in the township include Brock Farms, Battleview Orchards, Clayton Family Farm, Crawford Farms, the historic Oakley Farm, Reid Sod Farm, and Wemrock Orchards. Tomasello Winery (originally based in Hammonton ) has a wine tasting room located in Wemrock Orchards. Established in 1853, making it the nation's oldest half-mile harness racing track, Freehold Raceway offers horse lovers and bettors an opportunity to see harness racing . Completed in August 1990,
11424-469: The township. The population density was 939.8 per square mile (362.9/km ). There were 13,140 housing units at an average density of 341.3 per square mile (131.8/km ). The racial makeup was 84.32% (30,509) White , 5.34% (1,931) Black or African American , 0.13% (47) Native American , 7.03% (2,544) Asian , 0.02% (7) Pacific Islander , 1.47% (531) from other races , and 1.70% (615) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.76% (2,808) of
11543-572: The train boiler water. Marlboro Township has a number of historically significant sites . These were identified by the Marlboro Township Historic Commission, Monmouth County Historical Association , Monmouth County Park System and other entities. The township of Marlboro has erected signs in front of some of the historically significant buildings to explain their historical significant status. Multiple signs can be seen along Main Street and on some other streets in
11662-469: The vision, though by April 2005, Januszkiewicz claimed that the visions had stopped and he reports there have been no sightings since. On October 13, 1919, a Central Railroad train collided with a truck on the Hudson Street crossing. The truck was owned by Silvers Company. The train suffered a derailment but the accident only had one loss of life. Michael Mooney, train engineer, died from burns from
11781-481: The war, the Pleasant Valley section was often raided by the British for food supplies and livestock. The area was referred to as the "Hornet's Nest" because of the intensity of attacks on the British by local militia. Beacon Hill (of present-day Beacon Hill Road) was one of three Monmouth County sites where beacons were placed to warn the residents and the Continental forces if the enemy should approach from
11900-463: The writing staff of Parks and Recreation where she worked for several seasons. Dippold wrote the screenplay for the comedic film The Heat (2013), starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy , and directed by Paul Feig . Dippold and director Feig co-wrote the 2016 Ghostbusters all-female reboot. She also wrote the Disney re-worked adaptation of The Haunted Mansion . Haunted Mansion
12019-555: Was $ 446,890. Home prices decreased by 8.18% in 2010. Compared to the rest of the country, Marlboro Township's cost of living is 57% higher than the U.S. average. As part of its obligation under the Mount Laurel doctrine , the Council on Affordable Housing requires Marlboro Township to provide 1,673 low / moderate income housing units. The first two rounds of New Jersey's affordable housing regulations ran from 1987 to 1999. Under
12138-421: Was $ 94,735 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,749) and the median family income was $ 112,094 (+/− $ 4,124). Males had a median income of $ 85,099 (+/− $ 6,540) versus $ 48,926 (+/− $ 4,407) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 40,504 (+/− $ 2,006). About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
12257-457: Was 38 years. There are slightly more females than males in the township for both total and adult categories. The census shows that for every 100 females in the township, there were 98.4 males; for every 100 females over 18, there were 94.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 101,322, and the median income for a family was $ 107,894. Males had a median income of $ 76,776 versus $ 41,298 for females. The per capita income for
12376-498: Was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 130,400 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,434) and the median family income was $ 145,302 (+/− $ 7,377). Males had a median income of $ 101,877 (+/− $ 3,707) versus $ 66,115 (+/− $ 5,292) for females. The per capita income for
12495-418: Was 78.59% (31,587) White , 2.09% (841) Black or African American , 0.06% (25) Native American , 17.27% (6,939) Asian , 0.00% (2) Pacific Islander , 0.64% (257) from other races , and 1.34% (540) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.03% (1,619) of the population. Of the 13,001 households, 46.6% had children under the age of 18; 77.8% were married couples living together; 6.1% had
12614-605: Was deeply impacted by the American Revolution . In 1765 with the passage of the Stamp Act , dissidents in Middletown and Upper Freehold established Sons of Liberty groups. In late 1775, Capt. Elias Longstreet recruited the first company of colonists from the county to join the Continental Army for an ill-fated invasion of Canada. Freehold was a known center of patriot activity. The Declaration of Independence
12733-401: Was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1848, from portions of Freehold Township . The township was named for the marl beds found in the area. The Lenni Lenape Native Americans were the first known organized inhabitants of this area, having settled here about one thousand years ago and forming an agricultural society, occupying small villages that dotted what
12852-486: Was gradually purchased from the Lenni Lenape causing confusion and disputes over ownership. Following the initial sale of land, the history of the township starts about 1685, when the land was first settled by European farmers from Scotland , England and the Netherlands . The Scottish exiles and early Dutch settlers lived on isolated clearings carved out of the forest. The lingua franca or common language spoken in
12971-400: Was known to have used the airport to fly in entertainers such as Jimmy Buffett , Jon Bon Jovi , and Howard Stern for performances. Planning board records reflect the intention to make this change in 1976. The NJ department of Transportation provided $ 4.8 million to expand Preston Airport. In 1979, the airport was described as having a single runway 2,200 feet (670 m) long. The airport
13090-464: Was later court martialed by the Continental Army for his actions at the Battle of Monmouth. Nathanael Greene , Alexander Hamilton , "Mad" Anthony Wayne , the Marquis de Lafayette and Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben also fought at the Battle of Monmouth for the Continental Army. Another famous figure at the Battle of Monmouth was Molly Pitcher , who manned a cannon during the battle after her husband
13209-420: Was located on 400 acres (1.6 km ) in the eastern part of the township. It was opened with much fanfare as a "state of the art" psychiatric facility. It was closed 67 years later on June 30, 1998, as part of a three-year deinstitutionalization plan in which some the state's largest facilities were being shut down, with Marlboro's 800 patients being shifted to smaller facilities and group homes. The land that
13328-412: Was officially designated as the seat of the Monmouth County government, and a court house was commissioned to be built on the land purchased from John Reid. The Monmouth Courthouse opened in 1715. A small village quickly began to develop around the courthouse. At first, the village was called Monmouth Courthouse. Over time, other government buildings opened near the courthouse, including a sheriff's office,
13447-424: Was organized, taking in almost the entire northern portion of Monmouth county. Before daylight... a line of men... was stretched... somewhere near Marlboro. At an appointed hour this line of beaters, with shot and shout... proceeded forward to drive as large as possible a number of deer to the shore between Port Monmouth and Atlantic Highlands. The drive was completely successful... that deer were almost exterminated in
13566-560: Was publicly proclaimed, read aloud, from the steps of the Monmouth Courthouse just a few days after being signed in Philadelphia . After British success at the Battle of Long Island , Freehold and all of Monmouth County fell under the control of Loyalists . The British government continued to operate the Monmouth Courthouse, and several people involved in revolutionary activities were arrested and tried for treason at
13685-626: Was reconstituted as a borough on April 15, 1919, including additional portions of the township. The Battle of Monmouth was fought in June 1778 in what has been preserved as Monmouth Battlefield State Park , which is in Freehold Township and Manalapan Township . The Lenni Lenape Native Americans were the earliest known people to live in the area that became Freehold. The Lenape were a hunter-gatherer society. They were largely sedentary, changing campsites seasonally. They were prolific hunters of small game and birds. They were also skilled fisherman, and were known to harvest vast amounts of clams from
13804-522: Was to become Marlboro Township. Their villages were known to be in the Wickatunk and Crawford's Corner sections of the township. In 1600, the Delaware / Lenape Native American population in the surrounding area may have numbered as many as 20,000. Several wars, at least 14 separate epidemics ( yellow fever , smallpox , influenza , encephalitis lethargica , etc.) and disastrous over-harvesting of
13923-421: Was used for private aviation (Fixed wing as well as helicopters) as well as having a private school for flying instruction. In 2000, the airport was purchased by Marlboro Holdings LLC owned by Anthony Spalliero who closed it with the intent to redevelop the airport into housing. To foster the case for redevelopment, Spalliero donated land holdings he had near the airport to the township board of education, which
14042-497: Was used to develop the Marlboro Early Learning Center, a school specialized for kindergarten classes. Following a $ 100,000 pay-off to former mayor Matthew Scannapieco the planning board used the distance to the new school as justification to close the airfield citing a reference to a fatal plane crash in 1997. Part of the airport has now been developed into Marlboro Memorial Cemetery which now borders
14161-401: Was wounded. In the aftermath of the Battle of Monmouth, Loyalist control of Freehold faltered. The township ceased to have a functioning municipal government and the courthouse was closed until the end of the war. Minor clashes between loyalists and continentals flared up in town, with the violence peaking around 1780. Colonel Tye , was an escaped slave formerly named Titus, and the leader of
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