97-824: East Windsor is a township in Mercer County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Located at the cross-roads between the Delaware Valley region to the southwest and the Raritan Valley region to the northeast, the township is an outer-ring suburb of New York City in the New York Metropolitan area , as defined by the United States Census Bureau , but directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area and
194-473: A Preserve America community, aimed at enriching the community's historic preservation efforts. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 16.74 miles (26.94 km) of roadways, of which 12.70 miles (20.44 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.74 miles (4.41 km) by Mercer County and 1.30 miles (2.09 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Hightstown
291-1228: A legislative capacity, setting policy. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the commissioners serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. As of 2024, the County Executive is Daniel R. Benson ( D , Hamilton Township ) whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Mercer County's Commissioners are: Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township , 2026), Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, 2026), Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton , 2024), Cathleen M. Lewis (D, Lawrence Township , 2025), Vice Chair Kristin L. McLaughlin (D, Hopewell Township , 2024), Nina D. Melker (D, Hamilton Township , 2025) and Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). Mercer County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025), Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, Hamilton Township, 2026) and Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, Lawrence Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were
388-598: A student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Public school students in seventh through twelfth grades from Roosevelt Borough (in Monmouth County ) are sent to the district's schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Roosevelt Public School District . The seats on the nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with two seats assigned to Hightstown. Schools in
485-583: A 13-item Open Public Records Act request with the Township, including requests for "All documentation as to the scope and nature of the incident that is currently known” and “all documentation as to what personal records were released”. Those records were received on May 19 by the resident and the Windsor-Hights Herald . The records contradicted the timeline provided by the Township. The incident received national and international coverage, as it
582-484: A cyber threat intelligence analyst from the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell ( NJCCIC ), which stated that the agency's email security tool had picked up a few emails that used a display name to spoof —or impersonate—East Windsor Township email users. Brady replied March 3 to the cyber threat intelligence analyst, and wrote that the Township was aware of the issue despite
679-442: A dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ). On the east and northeast side of Hightstown, a Northeastern Oak/Pine ("110") vegetation type and Southern Mixed Forest ("26") vegetation form would prevail. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with East Windsor Township include: Township (New Jersey) A township , in
776-442: A female householder with no husband present and 31.6% were non-families. Of all households, 24.6% were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23. 23.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
873-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.15. In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
970-996: A four-year term of office while the commissioners serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. As of 2024 , the County Executive is Daniel R. Benson ( D , Hamilton Township ) whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Mercer County's Commissioners are: Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township , 2026), Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, 2026), Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton , 2024), Cathleen M. Lewis (D, Lawrence Township , 2025), Vice Chair Kristin L. McLaughlin (D, Hopewell Township , 2024), Nina D. Melker (D, Hamilton Township , 2025) and Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). Mercer County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025), Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, Hamilton Township, 2026) and Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, Lawrence Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were
1067-412: A four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members, who are 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 Hightstown 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
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#17327811765121164-626: A household in the township was $ 63,616, and the median income for a family was $ 73,461. Males had a median income of $ 50,875 versus $ 35,260 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 28,695. About 2.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. Pharmaceutical firms located in East Windsor include Hovione , CoreTech, Aprecia, Sabinsa, Novotec, Aurobindo and Windsor Labs. For shopping, numerous businesses are dotted along U.S. Route 130 in
1261-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to
1358-591: A portion of Rogers Avenue. It is notable for its Victorian homes, First Methodist Church, and the Hightstown Civil War monument. It is also significant for its association with the introduction of rail service to New Jersey, as the first railroad in the United States to connect two major cities, New York and Philadelphia . With the historical significance of Hightstown, in July 2015 it became
1455-692: A short distance away. East Windsor has been governed since 1970 within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Council-Manager form of government. The township is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The council is comprised of seven members elected at-large for four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either three or four seats up for vote in odd-numbered years as part of
1552-483: A total of 14,729 registered voters in East Windsor, of which 5,194 (35.3%) were registered as Democrats , 2,120 (14.4%) were registered as Republicans and 7,396 (50.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 19 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 66.0% of the vote (7,156 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 32.7% (3,548 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (143 votes), among
1649-535: A total of 2,891 registered voters in Hightstown, of which 1,105 (38.2%) were registered as Democrats , 542 (18.7%) were registered as Republicans and 1,241 (42.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 64.6% of the vote (1,369 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 33.4% (707 votes), and other candidates with 2.0% (42 votes), among
1746-621: A total of 43 sworn officers. East Windsor is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 14th state legislative district. Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 census , East Windsor had been in the 12th state legislative district . Prior to the 2010 Census, East Windsor had been part of the 4th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on
1843-470: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)
1940-434: A turnout of 74.8%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 58.4% of the vote (3,736 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 39.7% (2,537 votes) and other candidates with 1.9% (119 votes), among the 6,536 ballots cast by the township's 15,663 registered voters (144 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 41.7%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 47.2% of
2037-410: Is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which 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. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to
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#17327811765122134-489: Is located at the cross-roads of several major roads. The main highway through the borough is Route 33 , which is also concurrent with County Route 539 (CR 539) and County Route 571 (CR 571). A small portion of U.S. Route 130 passes through the northwest corner and is accessible by Route 33, CR 571 and CR 539. Highways located just outside the borough include the New Jersey Turnpike ( Interstate 95 ) and
2231-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing
2328-509: Is part of the Federal Communications Commission 's Philadelphia Designated Market Area. Since East Windsor is situated at the confluence of several major highways that serve both the major cities of New York City and Philadelphia, and even the local commercial hubs of nearby Freehold , Princeton , and the state capital of Trenton , the community has been a longtime residential, commercial, and industrial hub in
2425-584: Is provided by East Windsor Volunteer Fire Department 1 (Station 42) and Volunteer Fire Department 2 (Station 46). The Township is split for faster response times, with Rescue Squad District II and Fire Department 2 serving Twin Rivers and the eastern portion of the Township. The East Windsor Police Department, located on One Mile Road, is led by Chief James A. Geary, and employs 30 uniformed patrol and Traffic Enforcement Officers, 5 Detectives, 7 Dispatchers and Communications Officers and two Animal Control Officers, for
2522-670: Is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). 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 2024-2025 session , the 14th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Linda R. Greenstein ( D , Plainsboro Township ) and in
2619-475: Is that the borough was named for John and Mary Hight, who established a tavern in the area in the 1750s. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.28 km ), including 1.23 square miles (3.19 km ) of land and 0.03 square miles (0.09 km ) of water (2.60%). The borough is an independent municipality surrounded entirely by East Windsor , making it part one of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in
2716-559: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within
2813-678: The "Hightstown Bypass" (Route 133) , which both intersect with Route 33 at Exit 8 of the turnpike. The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association offers service on the Route 130 Connection between the Trenton Transit Center and South Brunswick . The Princeton Junction Shuttle connects East Windsor and Hightstown with the Princeton Junction Rail Station . There is also direct service to New York, as well as other New Jersey communities on
2910-420: The 1970s energy crisis and constructed in 1982, the township's municipal building was erected within a landscaped man-made hill, with only its south side exposed. The design allows the building to maintain a comfortable climate inside for most of the year, with greatly reduced energy needs. The passive solar design allows the building to reduce energy consumption by 60% compared to conventional office buildings of
3007-541: The 2000 United States census there were 24,919 people, 9,448 households, and 6,556 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,592.8 inhabitants per square mile (615.0/km). There were 9,880 housing units at an average density of 631.5 per square mile (243.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 74.42% White , 8.90% African American , 0.20% Native American , 9.55% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 4.61% from other races , and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.28% of
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3104-401: The 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 59.3% of the vote (1,254 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 36.4% (771 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (25 votes), among the 2,116 ballots cast by the borough's 2,776 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.2. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 57.9% of
3201-447: The 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 census , Hightstown had been in the 12th state legislative district . Prior to the 2010 Census, Hightstown had been part of the 4th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district
3298-479: The General Assembly by Wayne DeAngelo (D, Hamilton Township ) and Tennille McCoy (D, Hamilton Township). Mercer County is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving
3395-559: The Köppen climate classification system, Hightstown has a hot-summer, wet all year, humid continental climate ( Dfa ). Dfa climates are characterized by at least one month having an average mean temperature at or below 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C), and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
3492-411: The New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Linda R. Greenstein ( D , Plainsboro Township ) and in the General Assembly by Wayne DeAngelo (D, Hamilton Township ) and Tennille McCoy (D, Hamilton Township). Mercer County is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in
3589-711: The New York Metropolitan Area . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 5,900, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 406 (+7.4%) from the 5,494 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 278 (+5.3%) from the 5,216 counted in the 2000 census . Hightstown was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 5, 1853, within portions of East Windsor Township . The borough became fully independent around 1894. Additional portions of East Windsor Township were annexed in 1913, 1915, and 1927. The traditional explanation
3686-777: The Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 300 Route and to and from Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan on the 600 Route. The nearest NJ Transit rail service is available at the Princeton Junction station. Shuttle bus service to the Princeton Junction station is available during rush hour. Mercer County offers a shuttle service providing access to major businesses and transportation hubs in
3783-449: The poverty line , including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 Census, 6.31% of Hightstown's residents identified themselves as being of Ecuadorian ancestry, which was the second highest of any municipality in New Jersey and the sixth highest percentage of Ecuadorian people in any place in the United States with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. Downtown Hightstown, located at
3880-532: The 1,514 ballots cast by the borough's 2,908 registered voters, yielding a 52.1% turnout. Students in public school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the East Windsor Regional School District , which serves students from East Windsor and Hightstown. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 5,138 students and 450.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
3977-401: The 11,821 ballots cast by the township's 15,852 registered voters (974 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 74.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 66.5% of the vote (7,659 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 31.4% (3,624 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (136 votes), among the 11,524 ballots cast by the township's 15,401 registered voters, for
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4074-418: The 2,308 ballots cast by the borough's 3,062 registered voters (190 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 75.4%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 66.8% of the vote (1,504 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 30.4% (685 votes) and other candidates with 1.6% (36 votes), among the 2,253 ballots cast by the borough's 2,962 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.1%. In
4171-451: The 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 5,138 students and 450.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Public school students in seventh through twelfth grades from Roosevelt Borough (a community in Monmouth County ) are sent to the district's schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Roosevelt Public School District . The seats on
4268-778: The British-built John Bull locomotive. C&A was acquired by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in 1871 after consolidating it with the United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company. Ownership was later transferred to Penn Central (PC) in 1968, following by Conrail in 1976 after PC went bankrupt. In early 1982, Conrail ended freight service to Hightstown on what was known as the Hightstown Industrial Track and filed for abandonment that fall. Trackage
4365-538: The November 2019 general election, Democrat Joseph Cicalese was elected to serve the balance of the term of office through December 2020. In January 2015, the council selected former council president Susan Bluth to fill the vacant council seat expiring in December 2015 of Larry Quattrone, who left office when he was sworn in as mayor. Seth Kurs was appointed in April 2014 from among three prospective candidates to fill
4462-666: The November general election. In a reorganization meeting held each January, the council selects a mayor and a deputy mayor from among its members for a one-year term. As of 2023, members of the East Windsor Council are Mayor Janice S. Mironov ( D , term on council ends December 31, 2027; term as mayor ends 2025), Deputy Mayor David Russell (D, term on council and as deputy mayor ends 2025), Denise Daniels (D, 2025), Anthony Katawick (D, 2027), Marc Lippman (D, 2027), Johnnie Whittington (D, 2025; elected to serve an unexpired term) and John Zoller (D, 2027). Johnnie Whittington
4559-459: The Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that became vacant the previous month following the resignation of Connor Montferrat. At that same meeting, the council chose Joshua Jackson from a list of three Democrats to fill the seat scheduled to expire in December 2019 that had been held by Denise "Denny" Hansen until she resigned from office in December 2018. In
4656-940: The State" by Barbara Westergaard, Twin Rivers was "New Jersey's first planned unit development" and "has attracted the scrutiny of countless researchers, from sociologists and anthropologists to specialists in energy conservation." Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located completely or partially within East Windsor include Allens Station , Eilers Corner, Etra , Hickory Corner , Locust Corner , Millstone and Washington Oak. The township borders Robbinsville Township and West Windsor Township in Mercer County; Cranbury Township , Monroe Township and Plainsboro Township in Middlesex County ; and both Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County . East Windsor completely surrounds
4753-555: The Suburban Coach route 300 to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal , Grand Central Terminal and other destinations in Midtown Manhattan and the 600 route to and from Downtown Manhattan / Wall Street . Hightstown was formerly served by the Camden & Amboy Railroad (C&A), the first chartered railway company in the state and the third-oldest in the United States. Service to Hightstown began in December 1831 using
4850-504: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of
4947-408: The Township was still attempting to restore operations. Several residents who were professional IT managers and cybersecurity experts offered to assist for free, but were never contacted back by the township. Two months after the initial incident, Township officials had not divulged who was behind the hack or any of the steps taken to prevent future incidents. On May 9, a local cybersecurity expert filed
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#17327811765125044-526: The area along Route 130 as well as a local shuttle within the area. East Windsor is served by CentraState Healthcare System , which is a 287-bed regional hospital affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School , located in nearby Freehold Township . CentraState Healthcare system also provides healthcare through its various family practices in communities across central New Jersey . One of those six family practices has an office located in East Windsor on U.S. Route 130 . The next closest hospitals to
5141-604: The borough include the Hamilton Division of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton Township and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro Township . According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Hightstown would have an Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. According to
5238-509: The borough was $ 32,976 (± $ 3,402). About 8.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 5,216 people, 2,001 households, and 1,300 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,251.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,641.7/km ). There were 2,081 housing units at an average density of 1,696.4 per square mile (655.0/km ). The racial makeup of
5335-407: The borough was 76.53% White , 8.51% African American , 0.36% Native American , 2.28% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 9.64% from other races , and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.05% of the population. There were 2,001 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had
5432-510: The context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government
5529-406: The council seat expiring in December 2024 that had been held by Susan Bluth until she resigned the previous month to take office as mayor; Gulati will serve on an interim basis until the November 2023 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to fill the balance of the term of office. In January 2019, the borough council selected Patricia Egan from a list of three candidates nominated by
5626-662: The district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Walter C. Black Elementary School with 480 students in grades K-2, Ethel McKnight Elementary School with 589 students in grades K-2, Perry L. Drew Elementary School with 579 students in grades 3-5, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School with 611 students in grades PreK / 3-5, Melvin H. Kreps Middle School with 1,176 students in grades 6-8 and Hightstown High School with 1,644 students in grades 9-12. Eighth grade students from all of Mercer County are eligible to apply to attend
5723-841: 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 the Borough of Hightstown is Democrat Susan Bluth, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Borough Council members are Council President Joshua Jackson (D, 2025), Joseph Cicalese (D, 2023), Cristina Fowler (D, 2023), Todd Frantz (D, 2025), Jeet Gulati (D, 2024; appointed to serve an unexpired term) and Fred Montferrat (D, 2024). The borough council appointed Jeet Gulati in February 2023 to fill
5820-402: The heart of Central New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , East Windsor's population was 30,045, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,855 (+10.5%) from the 27,190 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 2,271 (+9.1%) from the 24,919 counted in the 2000 census . Both East Windsor and West Windsor were formed when Windsor Township
5917-700: The high school programs offered by the Mercer County Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at its Health Sciences Academy, STEM Academy and Academy of Culinary Arts, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Hightstown is also home to the Peddie School , a coeducational , independent high school founded in 1864. The Stockton Street Historic District covers both sides of Stockton Street ( County Route 571 ), from Railroad Avenue to Summit Street, and
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#17327811765126014-445: The high school programs offered by the Mercer County Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at its Health Sciences Academy, STEM Academy and Academy of Culinary Arts, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. As of May 2010, the township had a total of 93.45 miles (150.39 km) of roadways, of which 68.99 miles (111.03 km) were maintained by
6111-482: The independent borough of Hightstown , making it part one of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another. The Meadow Lakes continuing care retirement community occupies a 100-acre (40 ha) site that straddles the East Windsor-Hightstown boundary line. The 2010 United States census counted 27,190 people, 10,224 households, and 7,167 families in
6208-639: The intersection of Route 33 and County Route 571 , is the central business district for the borough. It features restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and historical sites. Downtown Hightstown, Inc. , established in 2008, is an organization of businesses owners and stakeholders in the community of Hightstown, dedicated to promoting the "unique ability to be a town big enough to provide a diverse offering of business services while being small enough to offer excellent personal service to residents, visitors and customers." Numerous businesses are also dotted along U.S. Route 130 in neighboring East Windsor . Hightstown
6305-404: The later claim that the Township was not yet aware of the incident It was also reported that over 900 people have had their personal information compromised—potentially including their birth date, driver's license and social security number—following the cyber breach. East Windsor is served by East Windsor Rescue Squad District I (Squad 142) and Rescue Squad District II (Squad 146). Fire protection
6402-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798
6499-576: The municipality, 10.71 miles (17.24 km) by Mercer County, 9.80 miles (15.77 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 3.95 miles (6.36 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Several major highways serve East Windsor. The most prominent among them is the New Jersey Turnpike ( Interstate 95 ). One exit, Exit 8, is located within East Windsor, connecting the turnpike to Route 33 and Route 133 ("Hightstown Bypass"). Route 33 runs east to west across
6596-752: The nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with seven seats assigned to East Windsor. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Walter C. Black Elementary School with 480 students in grades K-2, Ethel McKnight Elementary School with 589 students in grades K-2, Perry L. Drew Elementary School with 579 students in grades 3-5, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School with 611 students in grades PreK / 3-5, Melvin H. Kreps Middle School with 1,176 students in grades 6-8 and Hightstown High School with 1,644 students in grades 9-12. Eighth grade students from all of Mercer County are eligible to apply to attend
6693-431: The population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
6790-417: The population. Of the 10,224 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18; 56.3% were married couples living together; 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.9% were non-families. Of all households, 25.0% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 3.18. 24.2% of
6887-399: The population. There were 9,448 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
6984-400: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Hightstown, New Jersey Hightstown is a borough in Mercer County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Nestled within the Raritan Valley region , Hightstown is an historic, commercial, and cultural hub of Central New Jersey , along with being a diverse outer-ring commuter suburb of New York City in
7081-420: The results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). New Jersey 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 14th legislative district of
7178-647: The same size. On February 24, 2022, the computer servers of the East Windsor Municipal Offices were breached. Numerous residents contacted the Township to report the issue, which went unacknowledged for nearly two weeks. East Windsor officials said they first became aware of a municipal cyber breach on March 7, but a letter confirming receipt of an insurance claim contains a loss date from six days earlier. The Windsor-Hights Herald contacted Mayor Mironov by email March 7 and March 14 for comment and explanation, but she did not respond. By March 17,
7275-515: The southern and eastern portions of the township while Route 133 forms a bypass of Hightstown, connecting Route 33 on the east side of East Windsor to County Route 571 on the west side. U.S. Route 130 crosses the western portions of East Windsor with a north–south orientation parallel to the turnpike, forming a concurrency with Route 33 in the southern portion of the township. The township is also served by County Route 535 and County Route 539 . Suburban Transit offers commuter service to and from
7372-477: The state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another. Hightstown is at the central-most point of New Jersey and is roughly equidistant from Philadelphia and New York City . The 2010 United States census counted 5,494 people, 1,976 households, and 1,352 families in the borough. The population density was 4,536.0 per square mile (1,751.4/km ). There were 2,108 housing units at an average density of 1,740.4 per square mile (672.0/km ). The racial makeup
7469-406: The summer months, episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 100.0 °F (37.8 °C). On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone
7566-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve
7663-589: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined
7760-435: The township include the Hamilton Division of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton Township and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro Township . According to the Köppen climate classification system, East Windsor Township has a Hot-summer Humid continental climate ( Dfa ). According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, most of East Windsor Township would have
7857-831: The township. Neighboring Hightstown 's Downtown has restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and historical sites. Downtown Hightstown, Inc. , established in 2008, is an organization of businesses owners and stakeholders in the community of Hightstown, dedicated to promoting the "unique ability to be a town big enough to provide a diverse offering of business services while being small enough to offer excellent personal service to residents, visitors and customers." Area shopping malls include Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold Township , Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence Township , and Princeton Market Fair in Princeton , are
7954-475: The township. The population density was 1,737.6 per square mile (670.9/km). There were 10,851 housing units at an average density of 693.4 per square mile (267.7/km). The racial makeup was 62.08% (16,880) White , 8.62% (2,343) Black or African American , 0.53% (145) Native American , 17.66% (4,802) Asian , 0.06% (16) Pacific Islander , 8.31% (2,260) from other races , and 2.74% (744) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.64% (5,340) of
8051-431: The vacant seat expiring in 2015 of Gail Doran, who had resigned earlier in the month, citing personal reasons. The term of the appointment ran through November 14, 2014, after which Seth Kurs was elected in the general election to complete the remaining unexpired term through December 31, 2015. Hightstown is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 14th state legislative district. Prior to
8148-474: The vote (3,439 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 45.5% (3,319 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.6% (411 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (79 votes), among the 7,288 ballots cast by the township's 14,999 registered voters, yielding a 48.6% turnout. Students in public school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the East Windsor Regional School District , which serves students from East Windsor and Hightstown . As of
8245-510: The vote (765 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 38.8% (512 votes), and other candidates with 3.3% (44 votes), among the 1,341 ballots cast by the borough's 2,961 registered voters (20 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 45.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 46.2% of the vote (700 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 44.8% (679 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.1% (107 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (16 votes), among
8342-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate
8439-423: Was $ 84,503 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 4,345) and the median family income was $ 100,411 (+/− $ 4,485). Males had a median income of $ 70,057 (+/− $ 6,291) versus $ 44,089 (+/− $ 2,948) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 37,876 (+/− $ 1,490). About 3.0% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. As of
8536-404: Was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12. The population of the township was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median income for
8633-416: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 64,299, and the median income for a family was $ 72,092. Males had a median income of $ 46,375 versus $ 35,428 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 28,605. About 4.3% of families and 7.3% of the population were below
8730-490: Was 36.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 100.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 66,250 (with a margin of error of ± $ 8,281) and the median family income was $ 72,583 (± $ 13,355). Males had a median income of $ 49,861 (± $ 9,561) versus $ 42,361 (± $ 14,837) for females. The per capita income for
8827-416: Was 69.44% (3,815) White , 8.05% (442) Black or African American , 0.56% (31) Native American , 4.08% (224) Asian , 0.15% (8) Pacific Islander , 13.56% (745) from other races , and 4.17% (229) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.29% (1,664) of the population. Of the 1,976 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18; 51.2% were married couples living together; 11.2% had
8924-516: Was appointed to fill a seat expiring in December 2025 that became vacant following the death of Alan Rosenberg and served on an interim basis until the November 2023 election when he was chosen by voters to serve the balance of the term of office. In December 2015, the Township Council appointed Denise Daniels to fill the seat expiring in December 2017 that became vacant following the death of Hector Duke earlier that month. Designed during
9021-563: Was named for Windsor Township, which was named for Windsor, England. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 15.66 square miles (40.55 km), including 15.57 square miles (40.32 km) of land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km) of water (0.57%). Twin Rivers (2010 Census population of 7,443) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within East Windsor Township. According to "New Jersey: A Guide to
9118-542: Was removed in March 1983. Hightstown is served by CentraState Healthcare System , a 287-bed regional hospital affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School , located in nearby Freehold Township . CentraState Healthcare system also provides healthcare through its various family practices in communities across central New Jersey . One of those six family practices has an office located in neighboring East Windsor on U.S. Route 130 . The next closest hospitals to
9215-476: Was reported nationally by MSN . It was reported on NJ.com on May 10 that while the Township had claimed to first be aware of the breach on March 7, the Township had actually submitted an insurance claim six days earlier. On May 26, it was reported that unauthorized access to the system also allowed access to certain data relating to individuals associated with the township. It was reported on May 31, 2022, that Township Manager Jim Brady received an email March 2 from
9312-468: Was split on February 9, 1797, while the area was still part of Middlesex County . It was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships. Portions of the township were taken to form Hightstown borough (March 5, 1853, within East Windsor; became independent c. 1894 ) and Washington Township (March 11, 1860, and known as Robbinsville Township since 2007). The township
9409-460: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in
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