85-426: Middletown Township is a township in northern Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township was the state's 20th-most-populous municipality and the largest in the county, with a population of 67,106, an increase of 584 (+0.9%) from the 2010 census count of 66,522, which in turn reflected an increase of 195 residents (0.3%) from its population of 66,327 at
170-585: 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 13,685 registered voters in Hazlet Township, of which 3,679 (26.9%) were registered as Democrats , 2,606 (19.0%) were registered as Republicans and 7,388 (54.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 12 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In
255-580: 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 46,628 registered voters in Middletown Township, of which 10,222 (21.9%) were registered as Democrats , 11,674 (25.0%) were registered as Republicans and 24,701 (53.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 31 voters registered to other parties. In
340-416: 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
425-540: A railroad junction in 1875, the town grew more rapidly, eventually changing from a group of small and loosely connected fishing and agricultural villages into a fast-growing suburb at the turn of the 20th century. If Middletown ever had a recognizable town center or town square, it was lost in that rapid growth soon after World War II . In May 1958, several Nike Ajax missiles exploded at Battery NY-53 in Chapel Hill, killing ten Army and civilian personnel. The accident
510-853: A three-year cycle as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor, each for a one-year term. The Township Committee establishes municipal policies and programs and appropriates funds. As of 2024, members of the Middletown Township Committee are Mayor Anthony S. Perry Jr. ( R , term as mayor and on committee ends December 31, 2024), Deputy Mayor Rick W. Hibell (R, term on committee ends 2025; term as deputy mayor ends 2024), Ryan M. Clarke (R, 2026), Kimberly Kratz (R, 2026) and Kevin M. Settembrino (R, 2025). In September 2021,
595-470: 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)
680-494: A turnout of 42.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 65.7% of the vote (4,517 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 26.2% (1,805 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.1% (420 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (87 votes), among the 6,877 ballots cast by the township's 13,927 registered voters, yielding a 49.4% turnout. The Hazlet Township Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of
765-507: A turnout of 42.9%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 67.3% of the vote (16,351 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 25.8% (6,265 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.7% (1,382 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (188 votes), among the 24,298 ballots cast by the township's 47,422 registered voters, yielding a 51.2% turnout. The Middletown Township Public School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of
850-533: Is also within Middletown Township, though it is not connected to the rest of the township by land. However, one could sail along Raritan Bay from the mainland to Sandy Hook and remain within Middletown Township. The township borders the Monmouth County communities of Atlantic Highlands , Colts Neck , Fair Haven , Hazlet , Highlands , Holmdel , Keansburg , Red Bank , Rumson , Sea Bright and Tinton Falls . Poricy Creek ( Poricy Park , Oak Hill Road)
935-752: 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
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#17327939249581020-566: Is locally well known for its deposits of Cretaceous marine fossils, including belemnites . Deep Cut Gardens , a public botanical garden and the former estate of mobster Vito Genovese is located in Middletown, as is Huber Woods Park , the former estate of the Huber family , Tatum Park , Thompson Park and parts of Hartshorne Woods Park . The 2010 United States census counted 66,522 people, 23,962 households, and 18,235 families in
1105-603: Is located in Leonardo on Sandy Hook Bay, and is used to load ammunition onto ships on a finger pier that stretches for 2.9 miles (4.7 km), making it the world's second-longest such pier. The " Evil Clown of Middletown " is a towering sign along Route 35 painted to resemble a circus clown , that currently advertises a liquor store. The sign is a remnant of an old supermarket that used to be at that location called "Food Circus". The clown and recent successful attempts from residents to save it from demolition have been featured in
1190-466: 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
1275-568: Is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Middletown Township had been split between the 6th Congressional District and the 12th 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. The split that took effect in 2013 placed 30,866 residents living in
1360-592: Is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Declan O'Scanlon ( R , Little Silver ) and in the General Assembly by Vicky Flynn (R, Holmdel Township ) and Gerard Scharfenberger (R, Middletown Township ). 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 a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of
1445-682: 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 13th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Declan O'Scanlon ( R , Little Silver ) and in the General Assembly by Vicky Flynn (R, Holmdel Township ) and Gerard Scharfenberger (R, Middletown Township ). Monmouth County
1530-600: Is roughly 37 miles (60 km) south of Manhattan and 56 miles (90 km) northeast of Philadelphia . Unincorporated communities located partially or completely within Hazlet include Centerville, Mechanicsville, North Centerville, South Keyport, Tiltons Corner , Van Marters Corner and West Keansburg . The township borders Aberdeen Township , Holmdel Township , Keansburg , Keyport , Middletown Township and Union Beach . The 2010 United States census counted 20,334 people, 7,140 households, and 5,526 families in
1615-559: 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
1700-401: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). 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 13th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature
1785-521: The 2000 United States census there were 21,378 people, 7,244 households, and 5,802 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,802.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,468.1/km ). There were 7,406 housing units at an average density of 1,317.2 per square mile (508.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 93.17% White , 1.10% African American , 0.06% Native American , 3.39% Asian , 1.13% from other races , and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.87% of
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#17327939249581870-550: The 2000 United States census there were 66,327 people, 23,236 households, and 18,100 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,613.0 inhabitants per square mile (622.8/km). There were 23,841 housing units at an average density of 579.8 per square mile (223.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 94.71% White , 1.21% African American , 0.07% Native American , 2.59% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.41% of
1955-665: The 2000 census , when it was the state's 17th-most-populous municipality. Middletown is a bedroom community of New York City , located alongside of the Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region in the New York metropolitan area . Due to its affluence, low crime, access to cultural activities, public school system, location at the Jersey Shore and Raritan Bayshore , and central commuting location, Middletown
2040-409: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 51.8% of the vote (4,844 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 46.6% (4,365 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (148 votes), among the 9,430 ballots cast by the township's 13,851 registered voters (73 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 68.1%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 54.0% of
2125-413: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 58.2% of the vote (18,426 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 40.4% (12,801 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (448 votes), among the 37,742 ballots cast by the township's 48,011 registered voters (6,067 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 78.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 57.6% of
2210-586: The American Revolutionary War , Middletown and much of the rest of Eastern Monmouth County was held by the British. After the Battle of Monmouth , the British retreat from Freehold Township carried them down King's Highway through Middletown to their embarkation points at Sandy Hook in the bay, heading back to New York City. Middletown Township was originally formed on October 31, 1693, and
2295-718: The Dutch surrender of the New Netherland colony at the onset of the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1664. The most distinct preserved structures in this village are the three historic churches along Kings Highway, including The Old First Church (founded in 1688), Christ Church (founded in 1702, which is one of the oldest Episcopal parishes in New Jersey), and The Middletown Reformed Church (which dates from 1836). Township (New Jersey) A township , in
2380-907: The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools , located in Lincroft. Mater Dei High School was a four-year Catholic coeducational high school located in the New Monmouth section and operated under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton before closing in 2022. Saint Mary School (for Pre-K–8, founded in 1953) in New Monmouth and Saint Leo the Great School (a National Blue Ribbon School founded in 1960) in Lincroft both operate as part of
2465-448: The New Jersey Legislature ; The charter preserves many aspects of the township form of government. The township is one of 11 (of the 564) municipalities statewide governed under a special charter. The township's governing body is comprised of the five-member Township Committee, whose members are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year in
2550-485: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton . Oak Hill Academy is an independent school for Pre-K–8 in Lincroft, that was founded in 1981. The Middletown Village Historic District is a 80-acre (32 ha) historic district located on both sides of Kings Highway, south and west of Route 35 . It features numerous structures from the early colonial period, when settlers primarily of English descent from Long Island and New England were first immigrating to Middletown after
2635-417: The 10,249 ballots cast by the township's 13,777 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 72.0% of the vote (4,164 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.3% (1,524 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (97 votes), among the 5,883 ballots cast by the township's 13,838 registered voters (98 ballots were spoiled), for
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2720-466: The 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of 16 schools, had an enrollment of 9,150 students and 794.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district consists of twelve K–5 elementary schools, three middle schools for grades 6–8, and two four-year high schools. Four elementary schools feed into each of the three middle schools. The facilities vary in age, architecture, size, and student population. Schools in
2805-926: The 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 2,703 students and 247.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center with 282 students in grades PreK-K, Lilian Drive Elementary School with 258 students in grades 1–4, Middle Road Elementary School with 271 students in grades 1–4, Raritan Valley Elementary School with 251 students in grades 1–4, Beers Street Elementary School with 188 students in grades 5–6, Cove Road Elementary School with 188 students in grades 5–6 Hazlet Middle School with 402 students in grades 7–8 and Raritan High School with 838 students in grades 9–12. As of May 2010 ,
2890-420: The 35,403 ballots cast by the township's 46,022 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 74.5% of the vote (15,145 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 23.8% (4,834 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (337 votes), among the 20,555 ballots cast by the township's 47,933 registered voters (239 ballots were spoiled), for
2975-464: The 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected annually by
3060-588: The Committee from among its five members at a reorganization meeting held each January. As of 2023 , members of the Hazlet Township Committee are Mayor Michael Sachs ( R , term on committee ends December 31, 2023; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Peter Terranova (R, elected to unexpired term on committee ending 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), James A. Cavuto (R, 2025), Michael Glackin (R, 2023; elected to serve an unexpired term) and Robert Preston Jr. (R, 2025). In April 2022,
3145-736: The Keyport-Holmdel Turnpike, now Holmdel Road. Hazlet was the site of the last drive-in movie theater in New Jersey, the Route 35 Drive-In, which closed in 1991, until the Delsea Drive-In in Vineland reopened in 2004. Hazlet was part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan , an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing
3230-536: 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
3315-617: The Township Committee selected Kimberly Kratz from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2023 that had been held by Patricia A. Snell until she resigned from office the previous month. Kratz served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when she was chosen by the voters to serve the balance of the term of office. In February 2018,
3400-486: The Township Committee selected Peter Terranova to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that had been held by Tara Corcoran-Clark until she stepped down from office in February due to health issues. In May 2022, Robert Preston was appointed to the seat that had been held by Scott Aagre until resigned from office the previous month from a seat expiring in December 2022. In January 2019, former councilmember Michael Sachs
3485-490: The Township Committee selected Rick Hibell to fill the seat expiring in December 2019 that was vacated by Gerard Scharfenberger after he resigned and took office on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders ; Hibell served on an interim basis until the November 2018 general election, when voters elected him to fill the balance of the term of office. In November 2017, the committee chose Anthony Perry,
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3570-560: 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
3655-477: The area when the first known European landing in what would become Middletown Township occurred in 1609. Sea captain and explorer Henry Hudson , in search of the mythical Northwest Passage in the service of the Dutch West India Company , anchored along the shores of Sandy Hook Bay in 1609, describing the area "a very good land to fall in with and a pleasant land to see." While a patroonship
3740-410: The average family size was 3.27. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. The median income for a household in the township
3825-401: The average family size was 3.32. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median income for a household in
3910-510: 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
3995-874: The district (with 2021-22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Bayview Elementary School (341 students in grades K-5), Fairview Elementary School (304; PreK-5), Harmony Elementary School (471; PreK-5), Leonardo Elementary School (258; K-5), Lincroft Elementary School (452; K-5), Middletown Village Elementary School (425; K-5), Navesink Elementary School (194; K-5), New Monmouth Elementary School (486; PreK-5), Nut Swamp Elementary School (519; K-5), Ocean Avenue Elementary School (292; K-5), River Plaza Elementary School (260; K-5), Bayshore Middle School (616; 6–8), Thompson Middle School (917; 6–8), Thorne Middle School (625; 6–8), Middletown High School North (1,399; 9–12) and Middletown High School South (1,544; 9–12). Middletown also hosts two public magnet schools, High Technology High School , on
4080-629: The first settlers, hiding in a tree from hostile Native Americans. Shortly after the Dutch surrender of the New Netherland to the English in 1664 a large tract of land known as the Navesink Patent or Monmouth Tract was granted to Baptist and Quaker settlers from Long Island , Rhode Island , and Massachusetts . In 1693 the triangular tract became three townships – Middletown Township, Shrewsbury Township and Freehold Township . During
4165-472: 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
4250-627: The pages of Weird NJ magazine, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , and in the Kevin Smith -directed film Clerks II . The Indian Trails 15K road race is held each year in April to benefit the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and includes a 5K walk/run event for fun. The race, run on a combination on paved and dirt roads, includes many relatively steep hills and has been described as "the most challenging race in
4335-431: The population were under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
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#17327939249584420-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.3 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4505-409: The population. There were 7,244 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and
4590-419: The population. Of the 7,140 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18; 63.0% were married couples living together; 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 22.6% were non-families. Of all households, 19.3% were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.26. 22.7% of
4675-417: The population. Of the 23,962 households, 34.5% had children under the age of 18; 63.5% were married couples living together; 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.9% were non-families. Of all households, 20.3% were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22. 24.4% of
4760-407: The population. There were 23,236 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and
4845-554: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Hazlet, New Jersey Hazlet is a township in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The township is located near the Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region . It is located in the New York Metropolitan Area and is a bedroom community of New York City . As of the 2020 United States census ,
4930-574: The property of Brookdale Community College , located in the Lincroft section of town, and the Marine Academy of Science and Technology located on Sandy Hook , which are part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District . Middletown Township is home to one private high school, Christian Brothers Academy which is an all-boys College preparatory school with a focus on Christian education run by
5015-480: The son-in-law of then-Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that had been vacated by Stephen G. Massell the previous month when he resigned from office to accept a position on the Monmouth County Tax Board. In October 2006, Middletown councilman and former four-term mayor Raymond J. O'Grady (R)
5100-838: The state". The Middletown Township Historical Society is a non-profit formed in 1968 to preserve and promote the history of Middletown. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 58.72 square miles (152.09 km), including 40.95 square miles (106.06 km) of land and 17.78 square miles (46.04 km) of water (30.27%). Belford (2010 Census population of 1,768), Fairview (3,806), Leonardo (2,757), Lincroft (6,135), Navesink (2,020), North Middletown (3,295) and Port Monmouth (3,818) are all census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Middletown Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within
5185-413: 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
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#17327939249585270-520: 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
5355-476: The township had a total of 77.19 miles (124.23 km) of roadways, of which 67.20 miles (108.15 km) were maintained by the municipality, 4.41 miles (7.10 km) by Monmouth County and 4.39 miles (7.07 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 35 , Route 36 and County Route 516 are within Hazlet Township's borders. The Garden State Parkway also travels through
5440-438: The township include Browns Dock, Chapel Hill , East Keansburg , Everett, Fort Hancock, Harmony, Headdons Corner, Hendrickson Corners, Highland Park, Highlands Beach, Highlands of Navesink, Holland, Leonardville, Locust , Locust Point, Monmouth Hills, New Monmouth , Normandie, Oak Hill, Philips Mills, Red Hill, River Plaza , Stone Church , Tiltons Corner, Town Brook, Waterwitch Park and Wilmont Park. The Sandy Hook peninsula
5525-514: The township was $ 65,697, and the median income for a family was $ 71,361. Males had a median income of $ 51,776 versus $ 32,439 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 25,262. About 2.3% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Hazlet is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of
5610-521: The township were taken to form Holmdel Township (February 23, 1857), Matawan Township (also February 23, 1857, now Aberdeen Township ), Keyport (March 17, 1870), Keansburg (March 26, 1917) and Union Beach (March 16, 1925). The township was renamed "Hazlet Township" as of November 28, 1967, based on the results of a referendum held on November 7, 1967. Hazlet derives its name from Dr. John Hazlett, who had an estate in Raritan Township near
5695-401: The township's population was 20,125, a decrease of 209 (−1.0%) from the 2010 census count of 20,334, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,044 (−4.9%) from the 21,378 counted in the 2000 census . What is now Hazlet Township was originally incorporated as Raritan Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 25, 1848, from portions of Middletown Township . Portions of
5780-453: The township's southeast in the 4th District, while 35,656 residents in the northern and eastern portions of the township were placed in the 6th District. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). New Jersey
5865-701: The township, providing easy access to the Jersey Shore and destinations south and to New York City and destinations north . The Parkway's interchange 117, labeled for Keyport / Hazlet, is located within the township. NJ Transit train service is available at the Hazlet station . The station offers commuter service on the North Jersey Coast Line to Hoboken Terminal , Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan . NJ Transit provides local bus service on
5950-474: The township. The population density was 1,622.9 per square mile (626.6/km). There were 24,959 housing units at an average density of 608.9 per square mile (235.1/km). The racial makeup was 93.89% (62,456) White , 1.31% (869) Black or African American , 0.10% (67) Native American , 2.60% (1,730) Asian , 0.01% (8) Pacific Islander , 0.81% (537) from other races , and 1.29% (855) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.37% (3,569) of
6035-470: The township. The population density was 3,659.4 per square mile (1,412.9/km ). There were 7,417 housing units at an average density of 1,334.8 per square mile (515.4/km ). The racial makeup was 91.93% (18,694) White , 1.48% (301) Black or African American , 0.07% (15) Native American , 3.40% (691) Asian , 0.01% (3) Pacific Islander , 1.58% (322) from other races , and 1.51% (308) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.87% (1,601) of
6120-524: The traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural environment of the Raritan Bayshore coastline. The plan has since been integrated into the 2016 Monmouth County Master Plan. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 5.67 square miles (14.68 km ), including 5.57 square miles (14.42 km ) of land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km ) of water (1.76%). Hazlet
6205-446: The vote (20,997 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.3% (15,058 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (404 votes), among the 36,887 ballots cast by the township's 48,174 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.6%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 60.2% of the vote (21,317 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 38.6% (13,651 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (301 votes), among
6290-442: The vote (5,732 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 43.5% (4,618 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (139 votes), among the 10,617 ballots cast by the township's 14,345 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.0%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 56.2% of the vote (5,756 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 42.7% (4,375 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (86 votes), among
6375-439: 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
6460-418: Was $ 75,566, and the median income for a family was $ 86,124. Males had a median income of $ 60,755 versus $ 36,229 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 34,196. About 1.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 105 or over. The Township Committee operates under a special charter approved on June 23, 1971, by
6545-425: Was $ 89,415 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,891) and the median family income was $ 102,743 (+/− $ 5,511). Males had a median income of $ 71,710 (+/− $ 5,920) versus $ 53,371 (+/− $ 2,532) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 33,051 (+/− $ 1,340). About 1.2% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
6630-420: Was $ 96,190 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,818) and the median family income was $ 110,944 (+/− $ 3,794). Males had a median income of $ 78,739 (+/− $ 3,585) versus $ 52,752 (+/− $ 2,573) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 42,792 (+/− $ 1,706). About 1.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. As of
6715-454: Was granted by the company in 1651 the land wasn't officially settled. Today's Shoal Harbor Museum and Old Spy House includes portions of a house constructed by Thomas Whitlock, one of the area's first European settlers (and a Reformed Baptist at Middletown) who arrived here as early as 1664, around the time of the English takeover of New Netherland as a prelude of the Second Anglo-Dutch War . Long-standing tradition had Penelope Stout , one of
6800-465: Was incorporated as a township by the Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Atlantic Township (February 8, 1847, now Colts Neck Township ), Raritan Township (February 25, 1848, now Hazlet ), Atlantic Highlands (February 28, 1887), Highlands (March 22, 1900) and Keansburg (March 22, 1917). Upon the completion of
6885-633: Was one of the worst missile-related disasters of the Cold War. During the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, Middletown lost 37 of its residents at the World Trade Center , which was the second-most 9/11 deaths of any municipality, behind New York City itself. The World Trade Center Memorial Gardens were opened to the public on September 11, 2003, the second anniversary of the attacks. The Waterfront site of Naval Weapons Station Earle
6970-668: Was ranked in 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2014 in the Top 100 in CNNMoney.com 's Best Places to Live. Time magazine listed Middletown on its list of "Best Places to Live 2014". In 2016, SafeWise named Middletown Township as the fifth-safest city in America to raise a child; the township was the highest ranked of the 12 communities in New Jersey included on the list. Small communities of the Lenape Navesink tribe were common throughout
7055-461: Was selected to fill the council seat expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Susan Kiley until she resigned to take office on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders . Sachs served on an interim basis until the November 2019 general election, when he was chosen to serve the balance of the term of office. Hazlet Township is located in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district. For
7140-410: Was sentenced to 43 months in federal prison on bribery and extortion charges arising from his involvement in a federal sting operation known as Operation Bid Rig targeting political corruption in New Jersey. O'Grady committed to obtain no-bid contracts after he had accepted bribes from contractors in exchange for the work. Middletown Township is split between the 4th and 6th Congressional Districts and
7225-460: 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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