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77-687: The station is divided into two sections: Mainside, located in parts of Colts Neck Township , Howell Township , Wall Township , and Tinton Falls at 40°15′00″N 74°09′00″W  /  40.25000°N 74.15000°W  / 40.25000; -74.15000 ; and the Waterfront Area (which includes the pier complex), on Sandy Hook Bay, located in the Leonardo section of Middletown Township , at 40°24′30″N 74°04′30″W  /  40.40833°N 74.07500°W  / 40.40833; -74.07500 . The areas are connected by Normandy Road ,

154-683: A Provincial Congress to supersede the Royal Governor . In June 1776, this congress had authorized the preparation of a constitution, which was written within five days, adopted by the Provincial Congress, and accepted by the Continental Congress . The Constitution of 1776 provided for a bicameral legislature consisting of a General Assembly with three members from each county and a legislative council with one member from each county. All state officials, including

231-530: A bicameral legislature consisting of an appointed Council and an elected General Assembly . The Provincial Council consisted of twelve members, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the British crown. With the exception of resignations and those being removed for cause, councilors often served for life. The former provinces of East and West Jersey were reorganized as the Eastern Division and

308-489: A 15-mile (24 km) military road and rail line that crosses and bypasses multiple public roads. World War II operations demanded an ammunition depot near the greater New York metropolitan area but away from high-population sectors. Planning was hastened in early 1943 after the ammunition ship SS El Estero caught fire while moored in Bayonne, New Jersey . If the stowed and dockside explosives had detonated at once, in

385-523: A 40-member Senate. To become a member of the Assembly, an individual must be at least 21 years old, must have resided in their district for one year and the state for two years, and must live in the represented district. To become a Senator, an individual must be 30 years old, must have lived in their district for two years and the state for four years, and again must live in the represented district. Unlike elections for most other state legislatures and for

462-492: A Farmland Preservation Committee which to date has preserved nearly 1,000 acres (400 ha) of land, providing one way in which Colts Neck has been able to prevent large-scale development. The township has strict zoning regulations, and because there is no public water or sewage service, most homes must be built on lots covering a minimum of 2, 5 and 10 acres (4.0 ha). Originally a farming community, Colts Neck has long been known for its large number of equestrian farms. From

539-595: 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 23, 2011, there were a total of 7,303 registered voters in Colts Neck Township, of which 952 (13.0%) were registered as Democrats , 2,805 (38.4%) were registered as Republicans and 3,539 (48.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 7 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In

616-511: A man set his brother's mansion on fire , killing his brother, sister in law and their two children. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 31.79 square miles (82.34 km ), including 30.72 square miles (79.55 km ) of land and 1.08 square miles (2.79 km ) of water (3.38%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within

693-540: A potential candidate must be at least 21 years of age, and must have lived in their district for at least one year prior to the election, and have lived in the state of New Jersey for two years. They also must be residents of their districts. Membership in the Assembly is considered a part-time job, and many members have employment in addition to their legislative work. Assembly members serve two-year terms, elected every odd-numbered year in November. Four current members of

770-417: A turnout of 41.8%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 76.7% of the vote (3,174 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 17.9% (741 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.7% (193 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (16 votes), among the 4,139 ballots cast by the township's 7,433 registered voters, yielding a 55.7% turnout. Students in public school attend

847-635: Is $ 1,088,351 and the average disposable income for a household is $ 140,507. The 2010 United States census counted 10,142 people, 3,277 households, and 2,848 families in the township. The population density was 330.0 per square mile (127.4/km ). There were 3,735 housing units at an average density of 121.5 per square mile (46.9/km ). The racial makeup was 92.17% (9,348) White , 1.67% (169) Black or African American , 0.01% (1) Native American , 4.58% (464) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.36% (37) from other races , and 1.21% (123) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.54% (359) of

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924-462: Is a partner of Atlantic Health System and is affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School . CentraState Healthcare system also provides healthcare through its various family practices in communities across the central New Jersey region. One of those six family practices has an office located in the township. The next closest regional hospitals to the township are Bayshore Community Hospital , located in nearby Holmdel Township , and

1001-709: Is a wealthy bedroom community in Central New Jersey , located within the New York metropolitan area . Many people choose to move to Colts Neck due to its open space and proximity to the Jersey Shore , while still being within commuting distance of New York City . The township's strict zoning ordinances have long kept out urban development and chain stores , allowing for locally owned businesses, while still being close to malls, movie theaters, and other amenities in neighboring communities. The township has

1078-482: Is a winery based in the township, named for the shared initials of the owners and their two children. A 2007 study of New Jersey's highest-income communities shows Colts Neck had a median household income of $ 166,495, up from $ 109,190 in 2000, and the average household income was $ 232,520, which ranked it 16th in the state. The per capita income for the township as of 2007 was $ 70,781 up from $ 46,795 in 2000. The average household net worth, not including equity in homes,

1155-637: Is available through the SeaStreak service in Highlands , a trip that involves about a 25-30 minute drive from Colts Neck Township (depending on the section of town) to reach the departing terminal. SeaStreak offers ferry service to New York City with trips to Pier 11 (on the East River at Wall Street ) and East 35th Street in Manhattan. The ferry service also offers seasonal travel, such as to

1232-462: Is considered part-time, and most legislators have other employment. In New Jersey, legislators previously could also concurrently hold another elected office at the county or municipal level. The practice, which is frequently referred to as " double dipping ", was banned by the Legislature in 2008, although the 19 legislators holding multiple offices as of February 1, 2008, were grandfathered into

1309-761: 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

1386-473: Is set to meet for the first time in 2023 and submit an annual report to the legislature regarding its findings. The Legislature has the power to enact laws by a majority vote of both houses, subject to the Governor of New Jersey 's ability to veto a bill. A veto may be overridden by the Legislature if there is a two-thirds majority in favor of overriding in each House. By a three-fifths vote of each house,

1463-677: Is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey . In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947 , the Legislature consists of two houses : the General Assembly and the Senate . The Legislature meets in the New Jersey State House , in the state capital of Trenton . The New Jersey Legislature was established in 1702 upon the surrender by

1540-412: Is the closest air transportation service. The nearest major commercial airport is Newark Liberty International Airport , which serves as a major hub for United Airlines and located 30 miles (48 km) north (about 47 minutes drive) from the center of Colts Neck Township. Colts Neck Township is served by CentraState Healthcare System . Located in neighboring Freehold Township , the 287-bed hospital

1617-540: The 2000 United States census there were 12,331 people, 3,513 households, and 3,193 families residing in the township. The population density was 392.4 inhabitants per square mile (151.5/km ). There were 3,614 housing units at an average density of 115.0 per square mile (44.4/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 85.51% White , 7.89% African American , 0.23% Native American , 3.63% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.45% from other races , and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of

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1694-538: The 2010 census count of 10,142, which in turn reflected a decline of 2,189 (−17.8%) from the 12,331 counted in the 2000 census . The municipality of Colts Neck Township was initially established by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as Atlantic Township on February 18, 1847, carved from portions of Freehold Township , Middletown Township , and Shrewsbury Township . The name was changed to "Colts Neck Township" as of November 6, 1962, based on

1771-407: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 72.6% of the vote (3,912 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 26.4% (1,420 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (55 votes), among the 5,423 ballots cast by the township's 7,634 registered voters (36 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 71.0%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 67.8% of

1848-1108: The Colts Neck School District for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 955 students and 116.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Conover Road Primary School with 374 students in grades PreK-2, Conover Road Elementary School with 310 students in grades 3-5 and Cedar Drive Middle School with 324 students in grades 6-8. Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Colts Neck High School , along with students from portions of Howell Township. The Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) also serves students from Englishtown , Farmingdale , Freehold Borough , Freehold Township , Howell Township , Manalapan Township and Marlboro Township . As of

1925-593: The Proprietors of East Jersey and those of West Jersey of the right of government to Queen Anne . Anne's government united the two colonies as the Province of New Jersey , a royal colony , establishing a new system of government. The instructions from Queen Anne to Viscount Cornbury , the first royal governor of New Jersey, outlined a fusion of powers system, which allowed for an overlap of executive , legislative and judicial authority. It provided for

2002-524: The United States Congress , New Jersey legislative elections are held in November of every odd-numbered year. Assembly members serve two-year terms, while Senators serve four-year terms, except in the first term of a new decade, which only lasts two years. This "2-4-4" cycle was put into place so Senate elections can reflect changes made to district boundaries following the decennial United States Census . If this cycle were not in place, then

2079-689: The United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal ( D , Long Branch ) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township ) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch ). Monmouth County

2156-604: The Whigs (which dominated South Jersey and Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex Counties), and the Democratic Party (which was prominent in the northwest, the Shore region, and Bergen County). The New Jersey Constitution of 1844 provided for a direct popular election of the governor, and gave him the power to veto bills passed by the legislature. The General Assembly was expanded to 60 members, elected annually, and apportioned to

2233-585: The governor , were to be appointed by the Legislature under this constitution. The Vice-President of Council would succeed the governor (who was the President of the Council) if a vacancy occurred in that office. Accordingly, the first session of the legislature convened on August 27, 1776. Legislative politics was defined in the following years by an intense rivalry between the Federalists , and later

2310-639: The 1950s into the 1970s many of Colts Neck's heavily wooded areas were developed with large colonial and ranch-style houses on acre-sized lots. In the 1980s and continuing into the 2000s much of the town's farm land has been replaced with large houses, mansions and sprawling estates, although a large number of equestrian farms remain. During this time period increasing home prices in northern New Jersey and New York City resulted in large numbers of people moving to central New Jersey, causing real estate prices in Colts Neck and surrounding towns to rise considerably over

2387-500: The 2020–21 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,316 students and 91.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Students may apply to attend one of the district's six specialized learning centers, including the Humanities Learning Center hosted at Howell High School. The FRHSD board of education has nine members, who are elected to three-year terms from each of

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2464-412: The 5,708 ballots cast by the township's 7,200 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 79.3. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 83.5% of the vote (2,630 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 15.2% (478 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (40 votes), among the 3,189 ballots cast by the township's 7,624 registered voters (41 ballots were spoiled), for

2541-450: 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. At an annual reorganization meeting,

2618-587: The Assembly hold other elective office, as they are grandfathered in under a New Jersey law that banned multiple office holding in 2007. The Assembly is led by the Speaker of the Assembly, who is elected by the membership of the chamber. After the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey and the President of the New Jersey Senate , the Speaker of the Assembly is third in the line of succession to replace

2695-457: The Assembly was reapportioned; Burlington and Perth Amboy would retain their two seats each; the Town of Salem had two, and two for each of the nine counties . The number of members remained at 24, with a total of twelve from each division. In his instructions to Governor William Burnet , King George I recommended the reapportionment of Salem's seats to the recently formed Hunterdon County ; this

2772-612: The Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council . There are 40 legislative districts, representing districts with average populations of 232,225 (2020 figure). Each district has one senator and two members of the New Jersey General Assembly , the lower house of the legislature. Prior to the election in which they are chosen, senators must be a minimum of 30 years old and a resident of

2849-534: The Legislature may propose an amendment to the Constitution of New Jersey . Alternatively, it may propose an amendment by a majority vote two consecutive years. In either case, the amendment is placed on the ballot and must be approved in a referendum to become a part of the constitution. The Legislature is also empowered to ratify amendments to the U.S. Constitution , appoint the State Auditor, judge

2926-746: The Legislature: the increase in the importance of legislative committees and the development of longer tenures for the legislative leadership. In 2022, the legislature passed the New Jersey Legislative Youth Council Act, which established the New Jersey Youth Council, a youth advisory body to the New Jersey Legislature made up of 40 public members aged 15 to 23, each from one of the state's legislative districts. The council

3003-537: The New Jersey Legislature until January 3, 1776, but it never met again. On May 30, 1776, Franklin attempted to convene the legislature, but was met instead with an order by the New Jersey Provincial Congress for his arrest. On July 2, 1776, the Provincial Congress approved a new constitution which ordered new elections; on August 13 an entirely new legislature was elected. In 1775, representatives from New Jersey's 13 counties established

3080-702: The Old Bridge Division of Raritan Bay Medical Center , located in nearby Old Bridge Township . The closest major university hospital to the township is Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township , along with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick . People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Colts Neck Township include: New Jersey Legislature The New Jersey Legislature

3157-471: The Senate has consisted of 40 senators, who are elected in a "2-4-4" cycle. Senators serve a two-year term at the beginning of each decade, with the rest of the decade divided into two four-year terms. The "2-4-4" cycle was put into place so that Senate elections can reflect the changes made to the district boundaries on the basis of the decennial United States Census . If the cycle were not put into place, then

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3234-609: The Western Division, respectively, of the Province of New Jersey. Councilors were apportioned that six would come from each of the two divisions. In practice, however, this was not always followed. The Assembly initially consisted of 24 members with two each elected in the Cities of Burlington and Perth Amboy , and ten at-large from each of the two divisions. As this system proved unwieldy for holding elections, in 1709

3311-403: The average family size was 3.33. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males. The median income for a household in

3388-413: The boundaries could at times be up to four years out of date before being used for Senate elections. Under the current system, the boundaries are only ever two years out of date. The New Jersey Constitution provides that each Legislature is constituted for a term of two years, split into two annual sessions. Because the Constitution also specifies that all business from the first year may be continued into

3465-410: The boundaries would sometimes be four years out of date before being used for Senate elections. Rather, with the varied term, the boundaries are only two years out of date. Thus elections for Senate seats take place in years ending with a "1", "3", or "7" (i.e. next elections in 2023, 2027, and 2031). Interim appointments are made to fill vacant legislative seats by the county committee or committees of

3542-522: The chief of the Bureau of Ordnance during World War I . The depot was commissioned on December 13, 1943, though work continued on the military road and railway connecting the mainside complex, the waterfront complex and the pier, which stretches 2.9 miles (4.7 km) into the Sandy Hook Bay. Earle continued to develop after World War II, keeping pace with the changing needs of the navy. In 1974,

3619-681: The constituent districts. Each member is allocated a fraction of a vote that totals to nine points, with Colts Neck Township allocated one member, who has 1.0 votes. About 20% of the township's K–8 population attend private schools . These include Ranney School , Rumson Country Day School and St. Leo the Great School. At the high school level about half of all students attend private schools, including Christian Brothers Academy , Lawrenceville School , Peddie School , Ranney School , Red Bank Catholic High School , Mater Dei High School and St. John Vianney High School . As of May 2010 ,

3696-518: The control of the governor. Senators' terms were extended to four years; assemblymen's terms to two years. In 1966, the Senate was expanded from 21 to 40 members and the General Assembly from 60 to 80. Following a United States Supreme Court decision in 1964 and a New Jersey Supreme Court decision in 1972, the state's legislative districts were reapportioned into the current arrangement . Two more modern developments have also helped shape

3773-524: The counties at large, rather than from election districts of unequal population. Regardless of any changes, the legislature met infrequently, had high turnover among its members, and was far from being the most influential or powerful organ of state government. New Jersey adopted its current constitution in 1947. Under this constitution, the governor was given additional veto powers and the ability to serve two terms. Hundreds of independent agencies were consolidated into 20 principal executive departments under

3850-617: The counties based on population. The Legislative Council was renamed the Senate, and was to be composed of one member from each of the state's 19 counties, serving a three-year term. During the Civil War , party allegiance became entrenched. Democrats usually won both houses until the Republicans gained control in 1893. A court ruling obtained by the Republicans provided that members of the General Assembly were to be elected from

3927-411: The course of the two decades. Colts Neck real estate prices remain high despite the economic downturn: as of November 2012, the average listing price of a house was $ 1,433,112 and the number of home sales is down 41.4% from the previous year. Many of Colts Neck's residents are professional business people who commute into New York City's financial district , as could be seen in the unusual proportion of

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4004-720: The depot's name was changed to Naval Weapons Station Earle. School-aged children of active military personnel at the station in grades K through 8 attend the schools of the Tinton Falls School District . Students in grades 9 through 12 attend Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls , part of the Monmouth Regional High School District . NWS Earle is also the homeport to USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) , USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) , and Combat Logistics Squadron 2 . In 2015,

4081-528: The elections and qualifications of its members, and institute and conduct impeachment proceedings against State officials. The Senate has the sole authority to confirm or reject gubernatorial nominees for judicial and some executive positions. The current organization of the Legislature is outlined by Article IV ("Legislative") of the New Jersey State Constitution of 1947. The Legislature is composed of an 80-member General Assembly and

4158-405: The following general election. Since the election of 1967 (1968 Session), the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average populations of 232,225 (2020 figures), with deviation in each district not exceeding 3.21% above and below that average. To be eligible to run,

4235-678: The largest solar farm in New Jersey , the Ben Moreell Solar Farm, was completed at the station. Colts Neck Township, New Jersey Colts Neck Township is a township in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is located in the New York Metropolitan Area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 9,957, a decrease of 185 (−1.8%) from

4312-570: The manner of the great Halifax Explosion , the blast could have damaged parts of Bayonne and even Lower Manhattan . A board was established to locate a suitable site, and chose Sandy Hook Bay, which featured a safe, sheltered, and nearby port where ships could take on ammunition. Rail lines could bring in the ammunition from the west, where the majority of ammunition shipments originated. The rural area meant few local residents would be affected. On August 2, 1943, construction began on Naval Ammunition Depot Earle, named after Rear Admiral Ralph Earle ,

4389-418: The party of the vacating person (since a constitutional amendment passed on November 8, 1988). The office is on the ballot for the next general election, even if the other Senate seats are not up for election in that year (such as in years ending with a "5" or "9", such as 2009 or 2015). The sole exception to this is if the vacancy occurred within 51 days of the election, in which case the appointment stands until

4466-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4543-407: The population. There were 3,513 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and

4620-417: The population. Of the 3,277 households, 43.1% had children under the age of 18; 77.4% were married couples living together; 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 13.1% were non-families. Of all households, 11.0% were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.33. 28.5% of

4697-647: The public beaches on Sandy Hook , baseball games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field , trips to Broadway matinees, Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts , college football games at West Point , fall foliage in the Hudson Valley , and to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade , among other excursions. Monmouth Executive Airport in Farmingdale supplies short-distance flights to surrounding areas and

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4774-479: The results of a referendum held that day. The township has been ranked as one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Colts Neck residents had a median household income of $ 167,480, ranked fifth in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $ 76,475. Colts Neck

4851-459: The second year, the distinction between the two annual sessions is more ceremonial than actual. The two-year legislative term begins at noon on the second Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. For example, the two-year term of the 215th Legislative session began on noon on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. At the end of the second year, all unfinished business expires. Service in the Legislature

4928-564: The small community who were lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center . A memorial garden dedicated to the five members of the community who were lost was created at the municipal center by sculptor Jim Gary , a member of the community who was raised in Colts Neck. The central feature of the memorial garden is his sculpture of metal and stained glass . In 2018, Colts Neck made national headlines when

5005-478: The state for four years to be eligible to serve in office. From 1844 until 1965 (when the Reynolds v. Sims US Supreme Court decision mandated all state legislators be elected from districts of roughly equal population), each county was an electoral district electing one senator. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years, which was changed to four years with the 1947 Constitution. Since 1968

5082-477: The system. The General Assembly is headed by a Speaker, while the Senate is headed by a President. Each house also has a Majority Leader, a Minority Leader, assistant leaders, and whips . Members of the New Jersey Legislature are chosen from 40 electoral districts. Each district elects one Senator and two Assemblymen. New Jersey is one of seven U.S. states (with Arizona , Idaho , Maryland , North Dakota , South Dakota , and Washington ) in which districts for

5159-410: The township are CR 520 (along the border) and CR 537 . The Garden State Parkway is accessible in neighboring Holmdel Township , Middletown Township , Tinton Falls and Wall Township . Interstate 195 is also outside the township, in neighboring Wall and Howell Township . NJ Transit provides local bus service between Freehold Township and Sea Bright on the 838 route. Ferry service

5236-585: The township committee selects one of its members to serve as mayor and another as deputy mayor, each serving one-year terms. As of 2023 , the members of the Colts Neck Township Committee are Mayor Sue Fitzpatrick ( R , term on committee ends December 31, 2025; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Frank Rizzuto (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Joseph "J.P." Bartolomeo (R, 2024), Tara Torchia Buss (R, 2023) and Michael S. Viola (R, 2023). Frank Rizzuto

5313-481: The township had a total of 132.59 miles (213.38 km) of roadways, of which 103.86 miles (167.15 km) were maintained by the municipality, 15.52 miles (24.98 km) by Monmouth County and 13.21 miles (21.26 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Two major state roads pass through the township: Route 18 (the freeway portion) and Route 34 . Major county roads that traverse

5390-531: The township include Bucks Mill , Cooks Mills, Hominy Hill, Lippincott, Montrose , Phalanx , Scobeyville , Swimming River and Vanderburg. The township borders the Monmouth County communities of Freehold Township , Holmdel , Howell , Marlboro , Middletown , Tinton Falls and Wall Township . Laird & Company produces Laird's Applejack at its facility in the Scobeyville section of

5467-511: The township was $ 109,190, and the median income for a family was $ 117,980. Males had a median income of $ 55,609 versus $ 38,457 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 46,795. 2.8% of the population and 2.2% of families were living below the poverty line , including 2.2% of under eighteens and 2.8% of those over 64. Colts Neck is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of

5544-697: The township. Since the end of distilling in Colts Neck in 1972, the company has had its apples picked and distilled in Virginia, and then brought north to be aged, blended and bottled at its facility in the township. The only remaining producer of Applejack in the United States, the company received the first license granted by the United States Department of the Treasury , which was granted in 1780. Four JG's Orchards & Vineyards

5621-559: The upper and lower house of the legislature are coterminous. Districts are redefined decennially by the New Jersey Apportionment Commission following each U.S. Census , as provided by Article IV, Section III of the State Constitution. The sitting Legislature is the 221st New Jersey Legislature . The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by

5698-439: The vote (3,970 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 30.4% (1,781 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (46 votes), among the 5,856 ballots cast by the township's 7,581 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.2%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 68.8% of the vote (3,929 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 28.5% (1,629 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (37 votes), among

5775-430: Was $ 154,491 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 16,020) and the median family income was $ 166,909 (+/− $ 14,315). Males had a median income of $ 117,917 (+/− $ 16,897) versus $ 67,188 (+/− $ 14,434) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 65,919 (+/− $ 6,519). About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over. As of

5852-469: Was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that had been vacated by Michael Fitzgerald. Colts Neck Township is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). New Jersey is represented in

5929-452: Was passed into law on February 10, 1727/28. Membership continued at 24 until 1768, when it was expanded to 30 by the addition of two representatives each from Morris , Cumberland and Sussex Counties. This apportionment remained until superseded by the Constitution of 1776. The Governor had the authority to summon the Legislature, and dissolve the Assembly and call new elections. On December 6, 1775, Governor William Franklin prorogued

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