75-491: Eatontown is a borough in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 13,597, an increase of 888 (+7.0%) from the 2010 census count of 12,709, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,299 (−9.3%) from the 14,008 counted in the 2000 census . The community that is now Eatontown was originally incorporated as Eatontown Township by an act of
150-410: A gross leasable area of 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m ). It has been anchored by Brooks Brothers , Anthropologie , J. Crew , Williams Sonoma and Banana Republic , along with other retailers and amenities. It acts as a town square for the borough, along with the nearby downtown of Red Bank . Shrewsbury is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
225-602: A candidate to fill the balance of the term of office. In the November 2019 general election, Republicans were elected to fill the two full three-year terms, a single two-year unexpired term (Joseph Olsavsky) and two one-year unexpired terms (Edwin Palenzuela and Mark Regan). The three members elected to unexpired terms took office in November after the results were certified; Palenzuela stepped down from office in December and
300-554: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 2,844 registered voters in Shrewsbury, of which 650 (22.9%) were registered as Democrats , 863 (30.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,330 (46.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There as one voter registered to another party. In
375-560: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 2011, there was a total of 7,669 registered voters in Eatontown, of whom 2,037 (26.6%) were registered as Democrats , 1,490 (19.4%) were registered as Republicans and 4,140 (54.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 2 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In
450-443: A female householder with no husband present and 41.0% were non-families. Of all households, 34.2% were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.02. 20.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
525-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.08. In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
600-838: A mill c. 1670 . The United States Army 's Fort Monmouth operated in Eatontown from 1917 until its closure in September 2011, based on recommendations from the Base Realignment and Closure Commission . It was home to the United States Army Materiel Command 's (AMC) Communication and Electronics Command (CECOM). Fort Monmouth was also home to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (or USMAPS), which trains approximately 250 students per year to enter as freshmen (plebes) at
675-539: 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 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
750-430: A partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Eatontown is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as
825-504: 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 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: Shrewsbury, New Jersey Shrewsbury
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#1732772586495900-516: A property that had been largely vacant for more than a decade into an economic engine of film production in New Jersey. Students in public school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Eatontown Public Schools . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 962 students and 101.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.5:1. Schools in
975-612: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024, Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
1050-407: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Shrewsbury 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
1125-417: A turnout of 44.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 65.3% of the vote (1,063 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 24.8% (404 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.3% (135 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (14 votes), among the 1,628 ballots cast by the borough's 2,885 registered voters, yielding a 56.4% turnout. The Shrewsbury Historic District
1200-435: Is a borough in eastern Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Located within the heart of the northern Shore region, the borough is a bedroom community of New York City . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 4,184, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 375 (+9.8%) from the 2010 census count of 3,809, which in turn reflected an increase of 219 (+6.1%) from
1275-703: Is a historic district located along Broad and Sycamore Streets. The village was an important transportation artery during colonial times. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1978, for its significance in architecture and religion. Three churches, the Allen House , and the Wardell House are among its 47 contributing buildings . The Shrewsbury Borough School District serves public school students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at
1350-763: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024 , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
1425-432: 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 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
1500-589: Is located within the borough. The borough borders the Monmouth County municipalities of Shrewsbury on the north, Oceanport to the northeast, West Long Branch to the east, Ocean Township to the south and Tinton Falls to the west. The 2010 United States census counted 12,709 people, 5,319 households, and 3,138 families in the borough. The population density was 2,181.5 per square mile (842.3/km). There were 5,723 housing units at an average density of 982.3 per square mile (379.3/km). The racial makeup
1575-499: Is part of the Monmouth Regional High School District, which also serves students from Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls, along with students from Naval Weapons Station Earle . As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 972 students and 91.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Seats on the nine-member board of education for
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#17327725864951650-768: Is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). For the 2024-2025 session , the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal ( D , Long Branch ) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township ) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch ). Monmouth County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on
1725-588: 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 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal ( D , Long Branch ) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township ) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch ). Monmouth County
1800-435: 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 six members elected to serve three-year terms on
1875-489: The 2000 United States census there were 3,590 people, 1,207 households, and 1,016 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,627.1 inhabitants per square mile (628.2/km ). There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 554.3 per square mile (214.0/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.60% White , 0.53% African American , 1.67% Asian , 0.36% from other races , and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of
1950-408: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 54.4% of the vote (2,887 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 44.2% (2,344 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (74 votes), among the 5,349 ballots cast by the borough's 8,184 registered voters (44 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 65.4%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 66.8% of
2025-404: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 57.2% of the vote (1,205 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.6% (876 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (27 votes), among the 2,120 ballots cast by the borough's 2,935 registered voters (12 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 72.2%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 54.5% of
2100-611: The Little Silver station . Commuter service is provided on the North Jersey Coast Line , offering express and local service. Diesel service operates from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Head station . Electric service operates from Penn Station to Long Branch station , where the electrified portion of the line ends. Mid-line stations include Newark Penn Station , Newark Liberty International Airport Station , and Secaucus Junction . NJ Transit local bus service
2175-439: The New Jersey Legislature on April 4, 1873, from portions of Ocean Township and Shrewsbury Township . Portions of the township were taken to form West Long Branch (April 7, 1908) and Oceanport (April 6, 1920). Eatontown was reincorporated as a borough on March 8, 1926, replacing Eatontown Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 13, 1926. The borough was named for Thomas Eaton, an early settler who built
2250-561: The United States Military Academy at West Point. In the center of Eatontown is the Monmouth Mall , located at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 36 , featuring a variety of stores, restaurants, and a 15-screen cineplex, with a gross leasable area of 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m). Celebrity chef Bobby Flay previously owned a restaurant in Eatontown. Eatontown's history is documented in
2325-409: The 2,217 ballots cast by the township's 2,834 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 78.2. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 72.5% of the vote (955 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.4% (348 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (14 votes), among the 1,330 ballots cast by the borough's 3,000 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled), for
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2400-571: The 2022–23 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,195 students and 122.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Private school options include Christian Brothers Academy or Red Bank Catholic High School , the local Catholic schools , operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton . As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 21.50 miles (34.60 km) of roadways, of which 16.88 miles (27.17 km) were maintained by
2475-525: The 3,590 counted in the 2000 census . Shrewsbury was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1926, from portions of Shrewsbury Township , based on the results of a referendum held on May 11, 1926. The borough's name comes from Shrewsbury , England. Shrewsbury was part of the Navesink Patent or Monmouth Tract granted soon after the creation of East Jersey in 1665. The tract included Shrewsbury, along with
2550-567: The Borough Council are Virginia M. East (D, 2025), Meir Araman (D, 2025), David Gindi ( R , 2024), Danielle M. Jones (D, 2023), Everett D. Lucas (R, 2024) and Mark Regan Jr. (R, 2023). In January 2019, Democrat Tonya Rivera was selected from a list of three candidates nominated by the Eatontown Democratic committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Bridget Harris until she resigned from office
2625-486: The Monmouth County municipalities of Eatontown , Little Silver , Oceanport , Red Bank , Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls . Shrewsbury Borough prior to 1926 was a part of Shrewsbury Township, which had originally encompassed most of Monmouth and Ocean counties, including several of the other municipalities nearby, until finally shrinking down to under one square mile. The 2010 United States census counted 3,809 people, 1,261 households, and 1,026 families in
2700-588: The Shrewsbury Borough School. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 465 students and 53.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The school features three homerooms per grade, with special classes that include physical education, art, music, computers, and for language, Spanish. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students attend Red Bank Regional High School , which serves students from
2775-609: The South Shrewsbury River to markets in New York City. Entrepreneur James P. Allaire built a four-story stone warehouse at the docks, from which he shipped his bog iron forged at the Howell Works 15 miles away. In 1886, a mob broke into the jail and removed a black man, Samuel "Mingo Jack" Johnson , who was being held for the alleged rape of a white woman. The mob brutally beat and then hanged Johnson,
2850-570: The Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Shrewsbury Borough broke off from Shrewsbury Township, and was officially established on May 11, 1926. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 2.19 square miles (5.67 km ), including 2.16 square miles (5.60 km ) of land and 0.03 square miles (0.07 km ) of water (1.32%). The borough borders
2925-400: The average family size was 3.27. In the borough the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% 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 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median income for a household in
3000-565: The book Eatontown and Fort Monmouth. In 1670, Thomas Eaton (for which the town is named) surveyed the area and constructed a grist mill in present-day Wampum Lake Park. From the book Eatontown and Fort Monmouth : By 1796, a village had developed across from Eaton's mill, with a tannery and general store on the east side of the Red Bank Turnpike [now State Route 35] . A tavern for the New York - Philadelphia stage coach trade
3075-504: The borough was $ 35,200 (+/− $ 2,933). About 6.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 14,008 people, 5,780 households, and 3,444 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,366.8 inhabitants per square mile (913.8/km). There were 6,341 housing units at an average density of 1,071.4 per square mile (413.7/km). The racial makeup of
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3150-445: The borough was $ 86,911, and the median income for a family was $ 92,719. Males had a median income of $ 85,875 versus $ 37,554 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 38,218. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line , including no under 18 and 3.0% of those over 64. The Grove at Shrewsbury is an upscale lifestyle center located on Route 35 . The center opened in 1988 and has
3225-403: The borough was 73.29% White , 11.61% African American , 0.34% Native American , 9.32% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 2.31% from other races , and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.62% of the population. There were 5,780 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 9.9% had
3300-456: The borough. The population density was 1,757.2 per square mile (678.5/km ). There were 1,310 housing units at an average density of 604.4 per square mile (233.4/km ). The racial makeup was 95.62% (3,642) White , 0.66% (25) Black or African American , 0.11% (4) Native American , 2.13% (81) Asian , 0.03% (1) Pacific Islander , 0.58% (22) from other races , and 0.89% (34) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% (95) of
3375-439: The boroughs of Little Silver , Red Bank and Shrewsbury, along with students in the district's academy programs from other communities who are eligible to attend on a tuition basis. Students from other Monmouth County municipalities are eligible to attend the high school for its performing arts program, with admission on a competitive basis. The borough has two elected representatives on the nine-member board of education. As of
3450-447: 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 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
3525-411: The cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended 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
3600-579: 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 Shrewsbury Borough is Republican Kimberly Eulner , who was appointed to serve a term of office ending December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Brendan Gilmartin (R, 2026), James Daly (R, 2026), Deidre M. DerAsadourian (R, 2025), Donald J. Eddy (R, 2024), Daniel Levy (R, 2024) and Jason Sena (R, 2025). In January 2024, Kimberly Eulner
3675-639: The district (with 2018–2019 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Meadowbrook Elementary School with 292 students in grades K–2, Woodmere Elementary School with 232 students in grades Pre-K and 3–4, Margaret L. Vetter Elementary School with 199 students in grades 5–6 and Memorial Middle School with 220 students in grades 7 and 8. Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Monmouth Regional High School , located in Tinton Falls . The high school
3750-603: The father of five. Later events show that it was extremely unlikely that Johnson was guilty of the crime. In 2012, mayor Gerald Tarantolo issued a public apology for the failure of security at the jail. In 2020, Eatontown was to celebrate its 350th anniversary, but most of the activities were delayed due to COVID-19 concerns. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 5.89 square miles (15.26 km), including 5.84 square miles (15.13 km) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km) of water (0.87%). The Unincorporated community of Locust Grove
3825-482: The high school district are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with three seats allocated to Eatontown. Eatontown is also home to Hawkswood School , a school founded in 1976 that serves the educational needs of disabled students in the area "with complex, multiple disabilities, including autism". As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 50.45 miles (81.19 km) of roadways, of which 36.84 miles (59.29 km) were maintained by
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#17327725864953900-724: The largest highway in Monmouth County, is accessible just outside the borough in neighboring Tinton Falls at exit 105. NJ Transit provides local bus transportation on the 831 and 832 routes. Created in May 2018, the goal of the Eatontown Complete Streets Advisory Committee is to establish a walkable and bikeable community that is safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Eatontown include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in
3975-488: 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 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 2023, the mayor of Eatontown is Democrat Anthony Talerico Jr., whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Members of
4050-405: The legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within 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
4125-482: 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 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
4200-539: The municipality, 2.75 miles (4.43 km) by Monmouth County and 1.87 miles (3.01 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 35 is the main north–south road in Shrewsbury, while CR 520 is oriented east–west along the northern border. The Garden State Parkway is accessible in neighboring Tinton Falls or via CR 520 in Middletown . NJ Transit offers train service at
4275-474: The municipality, 5.82 miles (9.37 km) by Monmouth County and 7.79 miles (12.54 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Several state highways pass through Eatontown. These include the freeway portion of Route 18 in the southwestern part of the borough, Route 35 and Route 36 in the center of the borough, and Route 71 in the north. Major county roads that pass through Eatontown include CR 537 and CR 547 . The Garden State Parkway ,
4350-688: The other historic towns of Freehold in western Monmouth County and Middletown in northern Monmouth County. When it was formed in 1693, Shrewsbury covered an area of almost 1,000 square miles (2,600 km ), extending to the north to the Navesink River , south to include all of present-day Ocean County , east to the Atlantic Ocean and west to the present-day border of Monmouth County. It retained its size and scope until 1750, when various different municipalities began to break off from it. The first of those being Stafford Township , which
4425-432: The population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 87.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 84.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4500-409: The population. There were 1,207 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.9% of all households 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 2.96 and
4575-417: The population. Of the 1,261 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18; 71.5% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 18.6% were non-families. Of all households, 16.5% were made up of individuals and 9.2% 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 3.24. 27.0% of
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#17327725864954650-409: The poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. Eatontown is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the most commonly used form of government in the state. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on
4725-535: The previous month; Rivera served until the November 2019 general election, when voters chose a candidate to fill the balance of the term of office. In April 2019, the Democratic municipal committee selected Gregory Loxton to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Lisa Murphy until she resigned from office in March 2019; Loxton also served until the November 2019 general election, when voters chose
4800-407: The seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by William E. Dodge until his resignation earlier that month. Shrewsbury Borough is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). New Jersey
4875-495: The seat expiring in December 2023 that had been held by Kimberly Eulner until she stepped down from office in December 2021 to take office in the New Jersey General Assembly . Woehnker will serve on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the remainder of the term of office. In February 2016, the borough council selected Erik Anderson to fill
4950-434: The vote (1,248 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.8% (980 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (30 votes), among the 2,291 ballots cast by the borough's 2,944 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 58.9% of the vote (1,305 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 40.2% (891 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (18 votes), among
5025-449: The vote (2,038 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 31.7% (966 votes), and other candidates with 1.5% (46 votes), among the 3,089 ballots cast by the borough's 8,281 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.3%. In 2022 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy successfully wooed Netflix to buy the empty 292 acre Monmouth Army base. Netflix planned to open a "state-of-the-art" East Coast production facility, transforming
5100-429: Was $ 111,648 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 15,595) and the median family income was $ 124,091 (+/− $ 10,340). Males had a median income of $ 111,645 (+/− $ 13,085) versus $ 54,313 (+/− $ 9,453) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 47,698 (+/− $ 5,936). About none of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. As of
5175-410: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 53,833, and the median income for a family was $ 69,397. Males had a median income of $ 49,508 versus $ 35,109 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 26,965. About 3.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below
5250-492: Was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 60,188 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 8,468) and the median family income was $ 77,846 (+/− $ 8,290). Males had a median income of $ 56,086 (+/− $ 7,155) versus $ 43,750 (+/− $ 5,817) for females. The per capita income for
5325-420: Was 71.29% (9,060) White , 12.41% (1,577) Black or African American , 0.28% (36) Native American , 8.67% (1,102) Asian , 0.09% (11) Pacific Islander , 3.64% (463) from other races , and 3.62% (460) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.36% (1,571) of the population. Of the 5,319 households, 26.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 13.4% had
5400-538: Was built on what would become the intersection of Main and Broad Streets. A second stage coach stop was established in Mechanicsville on the ocean-bound road. This village would later be called West Long Branch. By 1850, Eaton's village had grown to include four stores on Main Street and nearly forty homes. The Eatontown Steamboat Company built docks on Oceanport Creek to ship milled flour and other farm produce up
5475-400: Was formed in 1750 and taking away much of modern-day Ocean County. The Parker Homestead , one of the oldest structures in the state, was built by early settlers to the region. Many of the early settlers of the region originated from Long Island , Rhode Island , and Massachusetts . What is now Shrewsbury Township was originally formed on October 31, 1693, and was created as a township by
5550-542: Was repelaced in January 2020 by Hope Corcoran. Eatontown is located in New Jersey's 4th congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district . New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district
5625-582: Was sworn in as mayor for the team ending December 2026 that became vacant after mayor Erik Anderson stepped down to take office on the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners . Eulner will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the balance of the two years remaining on Anderson's term of office. The borough council appointed Jaclyn Woehnker in February 2022 to fill
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