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85-603: Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 11,079, an increase of 489 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 10,590, which in turn reflected an increase of 168 (+1.6%) from the 10,422 counted in the 2000 census . Becton Dickinson , a Fortune 500 company, is headquartered in Franklin Lakes. Franklin Lakes

170-421: A civil union nor are blood relatives. It may be established by contract between the parties, but more often by registration according to procedures established by a state or municipal government. Benefits granted under a domestic partnership vary among different jurisdictions. Some accord full health benefits, others only a right of visitation. In still other jurisdictions, registered domestic partners are accorded

255-419: A court. Although some jurisdictions have instituted domestic partnerships as a way to recognize same-sex marriage , statutes do exist which provide for recognition of opposite-sex domestic partnerships in many jurisdictions. In some legal jurisdictions, domestic partners who live together for an extended period of time but are not legally entitled to common-law marriage may be entitled to legal protection in

340-475: A designated beneficiary agreement which will grant them limited rights. A law on civil unions went into effect on May 1, 2013. Washington, D.C., has recognized domestic partnerships since 1992. However, Congress prohibited the District from spending any local funds to implement the law. The prohibition was lifted in the federal appropriations act for the District for the 2002 fiscal year. Domestic partnership in

425-658: A designated unregistered beneficiary agreement which will grant them limited rights such as the right to visit one another in the hospital, the right to share a room in a nursing home, and the right to make funeral decisions. A law on same-sex marriage went into effect on January 1, 2013. In Nevada domestic partnerships are granted all the benefits, rights, obligations and/or responsibilities of marriage (for any two adults over 18, regardless of gender) and these have become legally available since October 1, 2009. The act specifically excludes requiring any entity to provide health benefits to domestic partners. In addition, due to vagueness in

510-419: A domestic partnership after comparing the potential tax consequences of being married. Recognized In August 1979, gay rights activist Tom Brougham proposed a new category of relationship called "domestic partnership". Initially, the requirements were that only two people who resided together and were qualified to marry except that they were the same gender. Additional requirements were later added for

595-535: A domestic partnership bill. The law, which provides same-sex individuals with inheritance rights over their partners' property and guardianship over their deceased partner, went into effect on July 30, 2004. On May 6, 2009, Maine's legislature and governor enacted a law to legalize same-sex marriage, but on November 3, 2009, that law was repealed by voters. Maine legalized same-sex marriage in December 2012. Since July 1, 2008, unmarried couples have been able to enter

680-466: A domestic partnership registry for same-sex couples, according to a Chicago Tribune article by Joanne von Alroth. Largely symbolic, the registry was the first of its kind in the state, and it required couples to swear that they were in committed relationships of at least six months. Oak Park's Village Board had approved the registry at a meeting in September 1997. In April 2004 the legislature passed

765-706: A few other locations may choose between a local domestic partnership, a California domestic partnership, or marriage. Nothing in either the 1999 or 2003 domestic partnership legislation applies to any of the municipal or county domestic partnership ordinances, whose scopes are extremely limited and are not portable outside of the jurisdiction that issued them. The State of California has developed an Online Self-Help Center that provides resources and information to assist domestic partners in many areas, including filing domestic partnerships , dissolving domestic partnerships , parenting issues , tax issues , and more. Since July 1, 2009 unmarried couples have been legally able to enter

850-597: A gay activist, to head the Domestic Partner Task Force and draft a policy. Working with Tom Brougham, members of the East Bay Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club, and attorney Matt Coles, the Domestic Partner Task Force drafted what has become the template for domestic partner/civil union policies around the world. The City of Berkeley's Human Relations and Welfare Commission held a public hearing early in 1984 on "Examining

935-428: A household in the borough was $ 132,373, and the median income for a family was $ 142,930. Males had a median income of $ 97,233 versus $ 45,588 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 59,763. About 2.6% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. Franklin Lakes hosts the corporate headquarters of Becton Dickinson ,

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1020-516: A legal status similar to that of a married person with respect to matters of probate, guardianships, conservatorships, inheritance, protection from abuse, and related matters. Since the 2015 US Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage, there have been fewer US domestic partnerships registered, but in many jurisdictions they are still allowed for couples of the same gender or different genders who do not want to marry but still would like to be eligible for certain benefits. Many couples opt for

1105-539: 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

1190-489: 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 a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Franklin Lakes is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as

1275-499: 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: Domestic partnership The term

1360-646: A petition for an original action in the Wisconsin Supreme Court , seeking a declaration that the domestic partner registry is unconstitutional under the state's Marriage Protection Amendment . The law went into effect on August 3, 2009. November 4, 2009: The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Appling v. Doyle , Wisconsin Family Action's legal challenge to domestic partnerships. May 13, 2011: Governor Scott Walker asked to withdraw

1445-596: A relationship. These are de facto domestic partnerships that protect both parties and allow for shared property and court recognition of their relationships. Sometimes adult adoption by gay couples creates a de jure domestic partnership in all 50 states. On February 11, 2013, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta submitted a memorandum (subject: Extending Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners of Military Members) that outlined benefits that would be made available to service members in domestic partnerships. The newly listed benefits available to gay and lesbian service members

1530-477: A turnout of 79.2% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 3,819 votes (65.9% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,923 votes (33.2% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 32 votes (0.6% vs. 0.7%), among the 5,792 ballots cast by the borough's 7,251 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.9% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county). In

1615-828: Is Gregory C. Hart. The Franklin Lakes Police Department is headed by Chief Mark McCombs. The Franklin Lakes Fire Department is an all- volunteer fire department , founded in 1924. The FLFD has two locations, one known as "Headquarters" which is located off of Franklin Avenue, and the other is the "Southside" Firehouse, located on Franklin Lakes Road. The current chief of the FLFD is Chuck Bohny. The Franklin Lakes Office of Emergency Management

1700-601: Is a K–8 elementary school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Newark . In 2016, the school was one of ten schools in New Jersey, and one of four non-public school in the state, recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education . As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 92.97 miles (149.62 km) of roadways, of which 71.64 miles (115.29 km) were maintained by

1785-601: Is at least age 62) to register in a domestic partnership registry that allows couples hospital visitation rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations, and inheritance rights when there is no will. This follows the 1998 passage of a bill by the Washington State legislature that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman; this legislation was upheld by the Washington State Supreme Court in 2006. Same-sex marriage

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1870-444: Is governed by a directly elected County Executive , with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024,

1955-432: 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

2040-467: Is located at 745 Franklin Avenue. The current Emergency Management Coordinator is Joe Barcelo. Franklin Lakes is located in the 9th congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 40th legislative district . For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 9th congressional district was represented by Bill Pascrell ( D , Paterson ) until his death in August 2024. New Jersey is represented in

2125-706: Is not used consistently, which results in some inter-jurisdictional confusion. Some jurisdictions, such as Australia , New Zealand , and the U.S. states of California , Maine , Nevada , Oregon and Washington use the term "domestic partnership" to mean what other jurisdictions call civil union , civil partnership , or registered partnership . Other jurisdictions use the term as it was originally coined, to mean an interpersonal status created by local municipal and county governments, which provides an extremely limited range of rights and responsibilities. Some legislatures have voluntarily established domestic partnership relations by statute instead of being ordered to do so by

2210-625: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 81.6% of the vote (2,697 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 17.8% (587 votes), and other candidates with 0.6% (20 votes), among the 3,360 ballots cast by the borough's 7,580 registered voters (56 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 44.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 2,739 votes (69.9% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,023 votes (26.1% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 110 votes (2.8% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 17 votes (0.4% vs. 0.5%), among

2295-597: The 2016 presidential election , Republican Donald Trump received 3,721 votes (61.2% vs. 41.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Hillary Clinton with 2,153 votes (35.4% vs. 54.2%) and other candidates with 202 votes (3.3% vs. 4.6%), among the 6,131 ballots cast by the borough's 8,367 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.3% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 3,910 votes (69.6% vs. 43.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,601 votes (28.5% vs. 54.8%) and other candidates with 44 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among

2380-778: The American Community Survey for 2014–2018, Franklin Lakes residents had a median household income of $ 159,883, more than double the statewide median. In 2010, Forbes ranked Franklin Lakes at 146th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes," with a median home price of $ 1,306,546. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 9.88 square miles (25.60 km), including 9.41 square miles (24.38 km) of land and 0.47 square miles (1.21 km) of water (4.75%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or wholly within

2465-705: The California legislature passed an expanded domestic partnership bill, extending all of the state legal rights and responsibilities of marriage to people in state domestic partnerships. California's comprehensive domestic partner legislation was the first same-sex couples policy in the United States created by a legislature without a court order. The legislation became effective January 1, 2005. Pre-existing municipal and county domestic partnership ordinances remain in force unless repealed by their local governments. Thus, residents of San Francisco, West Hollywood, and

2550-630: The Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled that under the New Jersey state constitution, the state could not deny the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples, although the court left it up to the legislature whether to call such relationships marriage or to use a different term. Complying with the court's ruling, on December 14, 2006, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill establishing civil unions for same-sex couples, which

2635-410: 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

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2720-684: 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 40th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Kristin Corrado ( R , Totowa ) and in the General Assembly by Al Barlas (R, Cedar Grove ) and Christopher DePhillips (R, Wyckoff ). Bergen County

2805-586: The 14 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census of 2000, there were 10,422 people, 3,322 households, and 2,959 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,102.5 inhabitants per square mile (425.7/km). There were 3,395 housing units at an average density of 359.2 per square mile (138.7/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.35% White , 0.92% African American , 0.11% Native American , 6.33% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.41% from other races , and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.74% of

2890-508: The 3,918 ballots cast by the borough's 7,564 registered voters, yielding a 51.8% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county). Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Franklin Lakes Public Schools . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 1,121 students and 138.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.1:1. Schools in

2975-423: The 5,614 ballots cast by the borough's 7,881 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.2% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 3,818 votes (62.6% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,206 votes (36.2% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 29 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 6,095 ballots cast by the borough's 7,698 registered voters, for

3060-575: The Croatian parliament passed a law allowing life partnerships for same-sex couples giving them the same rights married couples do have. In Hungary, since 1995 domestic partnership in the form of unregistered cohabitation offers a limited set of rights compared to marriage in a Civil Code (more in the field of health and pension; but no inheritance), although a growing number of Hungarian couples, both opposite-sex couples and same-sex couples choose this kind of partnership instead of marriage. In April 2009,

3145-584: The Crystal Lakes and Campgaw stations on the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway . People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Franklin Lakes include: Franklin Lakes is home to the following locations on the National Register of Historic Places : Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in the context of local government in

3230-518: The District is open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. All couples registered as domestic partners are entitled to the same rights as family members to visit their domestic partners in the hospital and to make decisions concerning the treatment of a domestic partner's remains after the partner's death. The measure also grants District of Columbia government employees rights to a number of benefits. Domestic partners are eligible for health care insurance coverage, can use annual leave or unpaid leave for

3315-551: The Hungarian Parliament passed a Registration Partnership Act 2009 with a vote of 199–159, which provides a registered partnership for same-sex couples with all the benefits and entitlements of marriage (except for marriage itself, adoption, IVF access, taking a partner's surname, parentage and surrogacy). The law was passed in December 2007 by a vote of 110–78, but the Constitutional Court of Hungary

3400-558: The Ramsey school would no longer have space to accommodate out-of-district students after the 1956–1957 school year. Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff (FLOW district) approved the creation of a regional high school in 1954 by a vote of 1,060 to 51, with Ramapo High School (in Franklin Lakes) opening in 1957 and Indian Hills High School in 1960. Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend

3485-761: The Use of Marriage to Determine Benefits and Liabilities in Berkeley and the Alternatives". A policy was adopted by the Commission and presented to the City Council. A copy was sent to the Berkeley School Board. In July 1984 the City Council voted down the proposal citing financial concerns. On August 1, 1984, the Berkeley School Board enacted the policy by a 4 to 1 vote. The school board motion

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3570-475: The addition of 39 new provisions to the city's domestic partners law, bringing the law to a point where same-sex couples who register as domestic partners will receive most, but not quite all, of the rights and benefits of marriage under District law. Reciprocal beneficiary registration was enacted in 1997. The law took effect on June 1, 1997. The Village of Oak Park, Illinois in October 1997 began offering

3655-519: The assistance of the ACLU. Mr. Brinkin lost his case. Despite a great deal of evidence to the contrary, the judge agreed with his employer's claim that there was no way to know if his relationship was legitimate." In 1983, the City Council of Berkeley, California , under the leadership of Mayor Gus Newport, ordered their Human Relations and Welfare Commission to develop a domestic partnership proposal. The Commission appointed its Vice-Chair, Leland Traiman,

3740-505: The birth or adoption of a dependent child or to care for a domestic partner or a partner's dependents, and can make funeral arrangements for a deceased partner. The Domestic Partnership Equality Amendment Act of 2006, D.C. Law 16-79, came into effect on April 4, 2006. This act provides that in almost all cases a domestic partner will have the same rights as a spouse regarding inheritance, probate, guardianship, and other rights traditionally accorded to spouses. D.C. Council on May 6, 2008 approved

3825-439: The borough council chose Susan McGowan to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Dennis Bonagura until resigned from office after the council implemented a nepotism policy that would impact the possibility that his son could have been hired by the borough as a police officer. Bonagura ran for office again in November 2021 and was elected to serve the balance of his own unexpired term. The borough administrator

3910-546: The borough include Bakers Pond, Blauvelt Lakes, Campgaw, Crystal Lakes, Ferdinands Mills, Hopper Lake, Pulis Mills and Shadow Lake. The borough borders the municipalities of Mahwah , Oakland and Wyckoff in Bergen County; and both North Haledon and Wayne in Passaic County . The 2010 United States census counted 10,590 people, 3,527 households, and 3,012 families in the borough. The population density

3995-615: The calculation of the solidarity tax on wealth but not for other purposes. All children enjoy equal right whether within or outside wedlock. Since 1999 French law also provides for a civil solidarity pact (in French : pacte civil de solidarité , or PACS ), a contractual form of civil union between two adults bringing additional rights and responsibilities, but less so than marriage. Hungary has registered partnerships for same-sex partners, which afford rights similar to marriage. Croatia also had unregistered partnerships until June 2014 when

4080-411: 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

4165-694: The county executive is James J. Tedesco III ( D , Paramus ), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026. Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale , 2025), Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson , 2025), Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee , 2026), Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah , 2025), Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield , 2026), Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington , 2024) and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes , 2024). Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale , 2026), Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood , 2024) and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill , 2026). As of March 2011, there

4250-511: The deceased partner. The law's initial implementation was delayed by a federal Court, but the injunction was lifted on February 1, 2008 and the law went into effect on February 4. In the state of Washington , Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law legislation allowing limited domestic partnership on April 21, 2007. The law, which took effect July 22, 2007 and expanded to all areas except for marriage in 2008 and 2009, permits same-sex couples (as well as heterosexual couples when one individual

4335-631: The district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Colonial Road School with 245 students in grades K–5, High Mountain Road School with 218 students in grades Pre-K–5, Woodside Avenue School with 254 students in grades K–5 and Franklin Avenue Middle School with 418 students in grades 6–8. Public high school students from Franklin Lakes in ninth through twelfth grades attend

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4420-400: The form of a domestic partnership. Some domestic partners may enter into nonmarital relationship contracts in order to agree, either verbally or in writing, to issues involving property ownership, support obligations, and similar issues common to marriage. (See effects of marriage and palimony .) Beyond agreements, registration of relationships in domestic partnership registries allow for

4505-493: The highway's exit 59 in the borough. County Route 502 (Breakneck Road / Franklin Lakes Road) enters from Wayne Township in Passaic County at the borough's southwest corner, runs along the border with Oakland and re-enters Franklin Lakes, heading north towards Wyckoff. NJ Transit bus route 752 serves Franklin Lakes, providing local service. From the late 1800s until 1966, Franklin Lakes had passenger train service at

4590-441: The jurisdiction to formally acknowledge domestic partnerships as valid relationships with limited rights. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, a Domestic Partnership, Same Sex Marriage or Civil Union are each separate and distinct legal concepts. The domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two people of the same or opposite sex who live together and share a domestic life, but are not married or joined by

4675-533: 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. All council meetings are held at the Borough Hall located on DeKorte Drive, formerly Municipal Drive. As of 2024,

4760-405: 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

4845-482: 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

4930-484: The mayor of Franklin Lakes is Republican Charles J. X. Kahwaty, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Members of the Franklin Lakes Borough Council are Council President Gary H. Sheppard (R, 2026), Joel Ansh (R, 2025), Ardith Cardenas (R, 2025), Michelle M. DeLuccia (R, 2024; elected to serve an unexpired term), Gail A. Kelly (R, 2026) and Thomas G. Lambrix (R, 2024). In July 2021,

5015-434: The medical technology firm founded in 1897. Medco Health Solutions , a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), was based here until it was acquired by Express Scripts , another PBM, in 2012. Franklin Lakes has been the setting of several reality television shows, including: Bravo network 's series The Real Housewives of New Jersey , MTV 's My Super Sweet 16 , and VH1 's My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding . Franklin Lakes

5100-550: The municipality, 16.75 miles (26.96 km) by Bergen County, and 4.58 miles (7.37 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 208 runs for 2.2 miles (3.5 km) across the borough's midsection, from Wyckoff to its western terminus at its intersection with Interstate 287 in Oakland . Interstate 287 enters on the borough's western border with Oakland and heads north towards Mahwah , with

5185-499: The operation of the district; seats on the board are allocated based on population, with two of the nine seats allocated to Franklin Lakes. Prior to the formation of the regional high school district, students from Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff had attended Ramsey High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship , until the Ramsey Public School District informed officials from the two communities that

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5270-471: The partners to maintain mutual financial responsibility and for both to be at least eighteen years old and able to enter into a legal contract. In 1982, Brougham's definition was modified by Supervisor Harry Britt , a gay man appointed to replace Harvey Milk . Britt's version was adopted and passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, but Dianne Feinstein , mayor of San Francisco at

5355-431: The population were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

5440-415: The population. Of the 3,527 households, 40.2% had children under the age of 18; 76.4% were married couples living together; 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 14.6% were non-families. Of all households, 12.6% were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.29. 27.4% of

5525-481: The population. 29.8% of residents reported being of Italian ancestry in the 2000 Census, the highest percentage recorded as a percentage of borough population. There were 3,322 households, out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who

5610-751: The schools of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District , which also serves students from Oakland and Wyckoff . Before enrolling, students have the option to choose to attend either of the district's high schools. Schools in the high school district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) available to students from Franklin Lakes are Indian Hills High School , located in Oakland (1,062 students) and Ramapo High School , located in Franklin Lakes (1,222 students). The district's nine-member board of education oversees

5695-830: The secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools , which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack , and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus . The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district. Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament

5780-548: The state's defense of the domestic partnership registry. June 20, 2011: Dane County Judge Dan Moeser ruled that the domestic partnership registry does not violate the state constitution, finding that the state "does not recognize domestic partnership in a way that even remotely resembles how the state recognizes marriage". Wisconsin ended its domestic partnership registry on April 1, 2018. Many states recognize through their judicial systems cohabitation agreements and common law partner agreements concluded between two partners in

5865-568: The state; city residents can apply for both. According to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission , "In 1982, the term 'domestic partner' was first used in a lawsuit filed by San Francisco Human Rights Commission employee Larry Brinkin. Mr. Brinkin, then an employee of Southern Pacific Railway, had recently suffered the loss of his partner of eleven years. When he was denied the three days of paid bereavement leave given to married employees, he filed suit with

5950-580: The time, came under intense pressure from the Catholic Church and vetoed the bill. In 1989, a domestic partnership law was adopted in San Francisco. However, voters repealed the domestic partnership law by initiative ; a modified version was reinstated by another voter initiative, 1990's Proposition K, also written by Britt. Currently, the city still offers a domestic partnership status separate and differing in benefits from that offered by

6035-488: The verbiage of the act, most companies and entities within Nevada refuse to acknowledge or afford any major benefits or rights to registered domestic partners, leaving legal action as the only avenue to garner individual rights. Domestic partnerships in New Jersey have been available since July 30, 2004 for same-sex couples, and for opposite-sex couples in which both people are above the age of 62. However, on October 25, 2006,

6120-638: Was "deeply concerned" that the law was a duplication of opposite-sex marriage benefits and entitlements, so same-sex couples only registration was chosen. Some politicians of the Alliance of Free Democrats and Hungarian Socialist Party parties have argued for the introduction of marriage for same-sex couples. The Registration Partnership Act 2009 came into effect from July 1, 2009. Since January 9, 2018 same-sex marriage became legal throughout Australia . Since July 1, 2009, Australia also recognises de facto relationships for all couples of any sex. In 2001,

6205-475: Was $ 151,224 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 16,426) and the median family income was $ 155,156 (+/− $ 33,998). Males had a median income of $ 125,586 (+/− $ 20,759) versus $ 63,170 (+/− $ 13,069) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 74,219 (+/− $ 9,917). About 0.7% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 28 households in 2010, double

6290-420: Was 1,129.1 per square mile (435.9/km). There were 3,692 housing units at an average density of 393.6 per square mile (152.0/km). The racial makeup was 88.92% (9,417) White , 1.41% (149) Black or African American , 0.04% (4) Native American , 7.34% (777) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.83% (88) from other races , and 1.46% (155) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.96% (525) of

6375-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.34. In the borough the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males. The median income for

6460-491: Was a total of 7,446 registered voters in Franklin Lakes, of whom 1,141 (15.3% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 3,307 (44.4% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans , and 2,986 (40.1% vs. 47.1%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 12 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 70.3% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 96.8% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide). In

6545-492: Was also used for filming the fictional upstate New York town of Dargerville in the Law & Order episode "Knock-Off". Franklin Lakes 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 a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on

6630-537: Was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Franklin Township , based on the results of a referendum held on April 11, 1922. The borough was named for William Franklin , the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin , a steadfast Loyalist who served as the last colonial governor of New Jersey . The borough is one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from

6715-552: Was legalized in Washington with effect from December 6, 2012. As a result, the domestic partnership law was amended so that from June 30, 2014, domestic partnerships will be available only when at least one of the partners is sixty-two years of age or older. Wisconsin was the first state in the Midwest to legislatively enact same-sex unions. Out of about thirty states that have bans on same-sex marriage and civil unions, Wisconsin

6800-528: Was made by board member and community activist Ethel Manheimer. In November 1984, all the city council members up for election who had voted against the policy lost reelection. Progressives from the Berkeley Citizens' Action (BCA) slate who replaced them had voiced strong support for a domestic partner policy. The East Bay Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club had worked hard to elect the BCA Slate. This

6885-443: Was passed by the city council and created the first domestic partnership registry . California created the first state-level domestic partnership in the United States in 1999. Effective from January 1, 2020, domestic partnerships will be legally available to all couples consisting of any two people, regardless of gender over 18 years old. The California Governor signed the bill SB-30 into law on July 30, 2019. On September 4, 2003

6970-541: Was signed into law by the governor on December 21 and came into effect on February 19, 2007. The governor of Oregon, Ted Kulongoski , signed a domestic partnership bill into law on May 9, 2007. Called the Oregon Family Fairness Act , the law would provide several major rights to same-sex couples that were previously only given to married couples, including the ability to file jointly on insurance forms, hospital visitation rights, and rights relating to

7055-785: Was the first (and only) to enact domestic partnerships. On March 5, 2009 Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle proposed legislation for same-sex partnerships in Wisconsin. In June 2009, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate both passed the biennial state budget which includes domestic partnership protections for the state's same-sex couples. On June 29, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle signed the budget, giving final approval to limited domestic partnership benefits for same-sex couples living in Wisconsin. On July 23, 2009, three members of Wisconsin Family Action filed

7140-870: Was the first time domestic partners was a campaign issue. At the first meeting of the new City Council in December 1984, the Berkeley City Council enacted a policy extending employee benefits to unmarried couples of any gender . The first couple to file for benefits under Berkeley's sex-neutral policy were Brougham and his partner Barry Warren. However, the City Council did not create a registry for domestic partners until 1991. On October 11 of that year, 28 lesbian and gay male couples and one heterosexual couple registered their partnerships. The registry and benefits were also extended to non-resident couples that same year. In 1985, West Hollywood city council member John Heilman successfully introduced domestic partner legislation for city residents and employees that

7225-546: Was to include: Implementation of the plan was cancelled once the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in United States v. Windsor . In France since 1968, article 515-81 of Code civil defines domestic partnership (in French : concubinage or concubinage notoire ) as a de facto union between two persons, of different sex or of same sex, characterised by a stable and continuous cohabitation and partnership. The French fiscal administration takes it into account in

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