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61-470: Woodbridge Center is a major two-level shopping mall located in Woodbridge Township , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , at the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 . As of 2022, the mall features Macy's , Boscov's , JCPenney , and Dick's Sporting Goods . The land that Woodbridge Center now stands on used to be the location of Maple Hill Dairy farm and old clay pits. The mall

122-443: A female householder with no husband present and 25.6% were non-families. Of all households, 21.4% were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.27. 21.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

183-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

244-657: A large space, its first in New Jersey, on Thanksgiving 2019. The mall was developed by the Rouse Company and opened in 1971 with Abraham & Straus , Ohrbach's , and Stern's . In 1978, the mall was expanded with a new wing to include Hahne's . In 1981, the mall added a JCPenney , which moved from the Menlo Park Mall in Edison . By 1987, the mall got a fresh new look through renovation. The stairwell in

305-551: A partisan basis as part of the November general election in odd-numbered years. The council includes four members elected at-large and five members elected from each of the township's five wards . The at-large and mayoral seats come up together for vote followed two years later by the five ward seats. As of 2024 , the Mayor of Woodbridge Township is Democrat John McCormac , whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. McCormac

366-1090: A partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. As of 2024 , Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are: Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret , 2024), Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D, North Brunswick , 2024), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D, New Brunswick , 2025), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township , 2025), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township , 2026), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D, Piscataway , 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison , 2026). Constitutional officers are: Clerk Nancy Pinkin (D, 2025, East Brunswick ), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2025, Piscataway) and Surrogate Claribel Cortes (D, 2026; North Brunswick). As of March 2011, there were

427-560: 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 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

488-622: A popular choice for New York shoppers. The mall has gross leasable area (GLA) of 1,633,000 square feet (151,700 m), making it the fourth largest of all shopping malls in New Jersey , behind Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold Township , Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus , and American Dream Meadowlands in East Rutherford . Lord & Taylor and Sears closed in 2019. SeaQuest Interactive Aquariums opened

549-646: A portion of the East Coast Greenway . Merrill Park is a 179 acres (72 ha) park along the banks of the South Branch Rahway River , fully renovated in 2013. It has sports facilities, playgrounds, bike paths and walkways . James Parker founded the first printing press in New Jersey in 1751; his building has been restored with an old working printing press. It is located in Parker Press Park, Woodbridge Proper;

610-554: A total of 54,674 registered voters in Woodbridge Township, of which 20,900 (38.2%) were registered as Democrats , 6,135 (11.2%) were registered as Republicans and 27,611 (50.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 28 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 62.2% of the vote (22,386 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 36.7% (13,200 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (386 votes), among

671-433: A turnout of 70.2%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 53.5% of the vote (19,662 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 45.1% (16,589 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (367 votes), among the 36,770 ballots cast by the township's 51,913 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 70.8. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 58.9% of

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732-658: Is a regional hub of transportation and commerce for central New Jersey and a major bedroom suburb of New York City , within the New York metropolitan area . Located within the core of the Raritan Valley region , Woodbridge Township hosts the junction of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway , the two busiest highways in the state, and also serves as the headquarters for

793-616: Is governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter law, under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of a directly elected mayor and a nine-member Township Council, with all officials elected to staggered four-year terms of office on

854-830: Is in the Arthur Kill . Area codes 732 and 848 are used in Woodbridge. Pumpkin Patch Brook , which flows through Woodbridge, is a tributary of the Robinson's Branch of the Rahway River , which feeds the Robinson's Branch Reservoir . The township has a borderline humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) similar to most of metropolitan New Jersey. The local hardiness zone is 7a. There are distinct communities within Woodbridge Township . Several of these communities have their own ZIP Codes , and many are listed by

915-552: Is located in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 19th state legislative district. For 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

976-480: Is named after Reverend John W. Woodbridge (1613–1696) of Newbury, Massachusetts , who settled in the future township in 1664. Woodbridge was the site of one of America's deadliest rail accidents on February 6, 1951, when a crowded commuter train derailed with 85 deaths . The victims are memorialized by a pair of historical markers, installed by New Jersey Transit in 2002 and by Woodbridge Township in 2013. In October 1982, Woodbridge made national news when, for

1037-441: Is named; John Bishop, senior and junior; Jonathan Haynes; Henry Jaques; George March; Stephen Kent; Abraham Toppan, junior; Elisha Ilsley; Hugh March; John Bloomfield; Samuel Moore ; Nathaniel Webster; John Ilsley; and others." Woodbridge was the site of the first gristmill in New Jersey. The mill was built by Jonathan Singletary Dunham , who was married to Mary Bloomfield, relative of Joseph Bloomfield . Woodbridge Township

1098-403: 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 was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to

1159-471: Is owned and managed by JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.). The mall features a fountain, carousel, train ride, and children's play area. Although most malls have a food court , Woodbridge Center's eating establishments are spread throughout the mall with their own individual seating areas and restrooms. The mall's location near Staten Island and the benefit of no sales tax on clothes in New Jersey makes this mall, along with nearby Menlo Park Mall in Edison ,

1220-766: Is the oldest original township in New Jersey and was granted a royal charter on June 1, 1669, by King Charles II of England . It was reincorporated on October 31, 1693. Woodbridge Township was incorporated by the Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of the initial 104 townships incorporated in the state under the Township Act. Portions of the township were taken to form Rahway (April 19, 1858), Raritan Township (March 17, 1870, now Edison Township ) and Roosevelt (April 11, 1906, now Carteret ). The township

1281-628: Is to integrate smaller areas of park land in the eastern portion of Heards Brook into the larger area of open spaces with a bioswale . In 2013, the Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve was dedicated; the Preserve occupies 67 acres (27 ha) along the Woodbridge River and has restored the river and adjacent land as a nature preserve . Activities include hiking, boating, bird watching, and picnicking. Many bird species have been observed along

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1342-483: The 2000 census . Woodbridge was the state's sixth-largest by population in 2000 and 2010. According to historian Joshua Coffin , the community's early settlers included: Captain John Pike, the ancestor of General Zebulon Montgomery Pike , who was killed at the battle of Queenstown in 1813; Thomas Bloomfield, the ancestor of Joseph Bloomfield , some years governor of New Jersey, for whom the township of Bloomfield

1403-533: The 2024-2025 session , the 19th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joe F. Vitale ( D , Woodbridge Township ) and in the General Assembly by Craig Coughlin (D, Woodbridge Township) and Yvonne Lopez (D, Perth Amboy ). Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large on

1464-489: The New Jersey Turnpike Authority , which operates both highways. As of the 2020 United States census , the township was the state's seventh-most-populous municipality , with a population of 103,639, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 4,054 (+4.1%) from the 99,585 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 2,382 (+2.5%) from the 97,203 counted in

1525-608: The U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 24.61 square miles (63.74 km ), including 23.26 square miles (60.24 km ) of land and 1.35 square miles (3.50 km ) of water (5.50%). The township borders Carteret , Edison , Perth Amboy and Sayreville in Middlesex County; Clark , Linden and Rahway in Union County . Its border with the borough of Staten Island in New York City

1586-738: The United States Census Bureau as census-designated places (CDPs), but they are all unincorporated communities and neighborhoods within the Township that, together, make up Woodbridge Township. Avenel (with 2010 Census population of 17,011 ), Colonia (17,795 ), Fords (15,187 ), Iselin (18,695 ), Port Reading (3,728 ), Sewaren (2,756 ), Woodbridge or Woodbridge Proper (19,265 ) are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Woodbridge Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within

1647-471: The poverty line , including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Woodbridge Center , with a gross leasable area of 1,633,000 square feet (151,700 m ), is the third-biggest mall in New Jersey, behind Westfield Garden State Plaza and Freehold Raceway Mall . Wakefern Food Corporation , owner of ShopRite , has its headquarters in Keasbey in the township. Additionally,

1708-623: The 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of 25 schools, had an enrollment of 13,836 students and 1,193.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. High schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Colonia High School with 1,356 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,371; 9-12), Reaching Individual Student Excellence (RISE) (NA; 9-12) and Woodbridge High School (1,558; 9-12). As of May 2010 ,

1769-620: The 23,913 ballots cast by the township's 53,843 registered voters, yielding a 44.4% turnout. The Woodbridge Township School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . All schools in the district are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. The district's three standard high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement , college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. As of

1830-405: The 36,301 ballots cast by the township's 55,262 registered voters (329 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 65.7%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 55.9% of the vote (21,590 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 42.0% (16,251 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (472 votes), among the 38,657 ballots cast by the township's 55,075 registered voters, for

1891-457: The A&;S wing next to center court was removed, new flooring was added, new lighting was added, the mall entrances were redone, and the fountains in front of A&S were either changed (the 2nd floor fountain) or removed (the first floor fountains). The Mall's current fountain is on the 1st floor outside of Macy's. (The fountains in front of Lord & Taylor and Sears have been disabled.) In 2003,

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1952-546: 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 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

2013-592: The Thomas Edison Service Area is between Interchanges 11 and 12 southbound at milepost 92.9. U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 serve the township and merge heading north of the township as the U.S. Route 1/9 concurrency . Other roadways passing through the township are Route 27 , Route 35 , Route 184 , and Route 440 . Township (New Jersey) A township , in the context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As

2074-698: The Township Council selected Cory Spillar from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the Third Ward seat that had been held by Council President Michele Charmello until her resignation the previous month to take a position in Pittsburgh . The council chose new leadership, promoting Nancy Drumm from vice president to president (to replace Charmello) and Rick Dalina as vice president. Woodbridge Township

2135-548: The Township Council selected Sharon McAuliffe from a list of three candidates submitted by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the First Ward seat expiring in December 2025 that had been held by Nancy Bader-Drumm for a decade until her death earlier that month. McAuliffe served on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In August 2015,

2196-446: The Township, including exits 127 to 132. The Parkway connects Sayreville in the south to Clark in the north. In addition, the New Jersey Turnpike ( Interstate 95 ) passes through Woodbridge Township for about 5 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (8.4 km), and is accessible at Exit 11 (which features a 24-lane toll gate). The Turnpike's Grover Cleveland Service Area is located between Interchanges 11 and 12 northbound at milepost 92.9 and

2257-540: The United States and the fifth highest in New Jersey—behind Edison (17.75%), Plainsboro Township (16.97%), Piscataway Township (12.49%) and South Brunswick Township (10.48%)—of all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. There were 34,562 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had

2318-522: 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 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

2379-456: The carousel ride was relocated near the J. C. Penney. The train ride was also reconfigured to ensure both rides stay together at the same location. A toddler's play area, "Tiny Town", is located near the carousel and train rides. On November 14, 2017, Dave & Buster's opened on the upper level by Sears, their first location in New Jersey. On October 15, 2019, it was announced that Lord & Taylor would be closing. On February 4, 2020, it

2440-408: 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 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

2501-415: The first time in the United States, local authorities enacted a now-repealed measure under which people were banned from using the then-popular Sony Walkman cassette players in public, while riding a bike, crossing the street, or driving a car. Violators were to be fined $ 50 and could have spent up to 15 days in jail. In April 2022, this law was repealed in its entirety by township ordinance. According to

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2562-407: The mall was expanded with a new 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m) Galyan's , the chain's first location in New Jersey, which become Dick's Sporting Goods in 2004. Notable department stores that have closed include Hahne's (became Fortunoff now Boscov's ), Ohrbach's (which became Steinbach and later Lord & Taylor ), Stern's (now Macy's ), and A&S (later Sears). In October 2007,

2623-425: 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 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

2684-473: 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 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

2745-512: The park has concert series in the summer. Woodbridge Community Center has a gym, miniature golf course, batting cages, a pool, community rooms, a playground, and also has "The Arenas", which have a roller skating rink with arcade and an ice skating rink. Joseph Medwick Park is a Middlesex County Park , shared with Carteret, along banks of the Rahway River . It is part of the Rahway River Greenway Plan. Woodbridge

2806-474: The preserve is the Butterfly Garden. Downstream and north of Port Reading Avenue is Woodbridge River Park. It covers 40 acres (16 ha), and has been described as "loaded with channels, backwaters , oxbows and suitable for canoes." The Middlesex Greenway is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) long rail trail , a former Lehigh Valley Railroad rail line between Metuchen and Woodbridge. It makes up

2867-539: The river, particularly at the Oros Preserve. Bird sightings include wading birds ( great blue herons and great egrets ), the bald eagle , belted kingfishers and Canada goose . Eight mammal species have been noted, including raccoon and red fox; nine fish species have been identified, including the American eel . The Preserve has been called "an important hot spot in an otherwise highly developed area." Within

2928-435: 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 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

2989-467: 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) 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,

3050-504: The township had a total of 303.32 miles (488.15 km) of roadways, of which 244.16 miles (392.94 km) were maintained by the municipality, 28.79 miles (46.33 km) by Middlesex County, 17.69 miles (28.47 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 12.68 miles (20.41 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The Garden State Parkway extends 7 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (12.1 km) through

3111-520: The township include: Boynton Beach, Demarest Hill Top, Edgars , Fairfield, Hazelton, Hopelawn , Keasbey , Lynn Woodoaks, Menlo Park Terrace, , Ostrander, Saint Stephens, Sand Hills, Shore View, Union, and Woodbridge Oaks. The 2010 United States census counted 99,585 people, 34,615 households, and 25,754 families in the township. The population density was 4,290.0 per square mile (1,656.4/km ). There were 36,124 housing units at an average density of 1,556.2 per square mile (600.9/km ). The racial makeup

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3172-436: The township is one of a handful in New Jersey that have authorized the sale of medical cannabis through local dispensaries. In the center of Woodbridge Heards Brook passes through Heards Brook Park. Described as "the most preferred tourist attraction in Woodbridge," it has a wooded area, picnic tables, tree-lined stone pathways, basketball courts and "stunning views of the brook." The Rutgers University floodplain plan

3233-515: The township was $ 32,144 (+/− $ 717). About 3.8% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 97,203 people, 34,562 households, and 25,437 families residing in the township. The population density was 4,224.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,631.1/km ). There were 35,298 housing units at an average density of 1,534.1 per square mile (592.3/km ). The racial makeup of

3294-431: The township was 70.83% White , 8.75% African American , 0.17% Native American , 14.46% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 3.30% from other races , and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.21% of the population. As of the 2000 Census, 9.19% of Woodbridge Township's residents identified themselves as being of Indian American ancestry, which was the tenth-highest of any municipality in

3355-529: The vote (12,122 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 39.7% (8,183 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (286 votes), among the 21,064 ballots cast by the township's 56,121 registered voters (473 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 50.1% of the vote (11,987 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.9% (10,029 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.2% (1,710 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (261 votes), among

3416-417: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 60,683, and the median income for a family was $ 68,492. Males had a median income of $ 49,248 versus $ 35,096 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 25,087. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below

3477-495: Was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 98.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 79,277 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,537) and the median family income was $ 88,656 (+/− $ 2,537). Males had a median income of $ 60,139 (+/− $ 1,971) versus $ 46,078 (+/− $ 1,635) for females. The per capita income for

3538-430: Was 59.18% (58,935) White , 9.85% (9,810) Black or African American , 0.32% (321) Native American , 22.42% (22,324) Asian , 0.04% (39) Pacific Islander , 5.28% (5,254) from other races , and 2.91% (2,902) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.63% (15,562) of the population. Of the 34,615 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18; 57.2% were married couples living together; 12.4% had

3599-473: Was announced that Sears would also be closing during a series of closures. In February 2024, Brookfield Properties sold the mall to JLL Properties . On March 8, 2012, police shot and killed a shoplifter in the Sears wing who had held a woman hostage. Woodbridge Township, New Jersey Woodbridge Township is a township in northern Middlesex County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The township

3660-723: Was first elected on November 7, 2006, and sworn in on November 14, 2006. McCormac replaced Frank G. Pelzman, who became mayor on January 17, 2002, when former mayor James E. McGreevey resigned to become governor. Members of the Township Council are Council President Kyle M. Anderson (D, 2027; at-large), Council Vice President Cory S. Spillar (D, 2025; Third Ward), Harold R. "Howie" Bauer Jr. (D, 2025; Second Ward), Lizbeth DeJesus (D, 2027; at-large), Gregg M. Ficarra (D, 2027; at-large), Sharon McAuliffe (D, 2025; First Ward - elected to serve an unexpired term), Debbie Meehan (D, 2025; Fifth Ward), Virbhadra N. "Viru" Patel (D, 2025; Fourth Ward) and Brian F. Small (D, 2027; at-large). In January 2022,

3721-569: 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 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

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