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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 83.6 [[km²]] (32.3 [[square mile|mi²]]). 67.9 km² (26.2 mi²) of it is land and 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it (18.69%) is water. Brick Township is bordered to the north by [[Howell Township, New Jersey|Howell Township]] and [[Wall Township, New Jersey|Wall Township]], both in [[Monmouth County, New Jersey|Monmouth County]]; to the west by [[Lakewood Township, New Jersey|Lakewood Township]], to the east by [[Point Pleasant, New Jersey|Point Pleasant]], and to the south by [[Toms River, New Jersey|Toms River Township]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 83.6 [[km²]] (32.3 [[square mile|mi²]]). 67.9 km² (26.2 mi²) of it is land and 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it (18.69%) is water. Brick Township is bordered to the north by [[Howell Township, New Jersey|Howell Township]] and [[Wall Township, New Jersey|Wall Township]], both in [[Monmouth County, New Jersey|Monmouth County]]; to the west by [[Lakewood Township, New Jersey|Lakewood Township]], to the east by [[Point Pleasant, New Jersey|Point Pleasant]], and to the south by [[Toms River, New Jersey|Toms River Township]].


==Demographics==


{{USCensusPop
| 1930= 1172
| 1940= 1376
| 1950= 4319
| 1960= 16299
| 1970= 35057
| 1980= 63629
| 1990= 66473
| 2000= 76119
| estimate=78232
| estyear=2006
| estref=<ref name=CensusEst>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=01000US&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C05000US34005%7C06000US3400512670&_street=&_county=brick&_cityTown=brick&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Brick Township], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed [[March 1]], [[2007]].</ref>
| footnote=Population 1930 - 1990<ref>[http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed [[March 1]], [[2007]].</ref>
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|²]] of 2000, there were 76,119 people, 29,511 households, and 20,775 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 1,120.5/km² (2,901.5/mi²). There were 32,689 housing units at an average density of 481.2/km² (1,246.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.99% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.19% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.85% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.04% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.85% of the population.

Current projections, as of June 2005, estimate the population of Brick Township to be around 83,500 with a trend moving towards a more non-white population. This is influenced by a large emigration of residents from [[North Jersey|Northern New Jersey]] and [[New York City]], who make up the majority of the township's population.

There were 29,511 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,092, and the median income for a family was $61,446. Males had a median income of $44,981 versus $31,020 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $24,462. About 3.1% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Laurelton Circle==
==Laurelton Circle==

Revision as of 21:49, 25 November 2007

Brick Township
Township
Map of Brick Township in Ocean County
Map of Brick Township in Ocean County
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
IncorporatedFebruary 15, 1850
Government
 • MayorDaniel Kelly
Area
 • Total32.3 sq mi (83.6 km2)
 • Land26.2 sq mi (67.9 km2)
 • Water6.0 sq mi (15.6 km2)  18.69%
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total78,232
 • Density2,901.5/sq mi (1,120.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP codes
08723-08724
Area code732
FIPS code34-07420Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0882075Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.twp.brick.nj.us/

Brick Township is a Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 76,119, making it the second most populous municipality in Ocean County behind Toms River Township. While Brick Township is located on the mainland, Beaches I, II and III are situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

Brick Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 15, 1850, from portions of both Dover Township (now Toms River Township) and Howell Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Point Pleasant Beach (May 18, 1886), Bay Head (June 15, 1886), Lakewood (March 23, 1892), Mantoloking (April 10, 1911) and Point Pleasant (April 21, 1920).[2]

After hovering for years in the top five, in 2006, the township earned the title of "America's Safest City", out of 371 cities included nationwide in the 13th annual Morgan Quitno survey.[3] Since the year 2000, Brick Township has been the safest "city" (population over 75,000) in New Jersey. In 2003 and 2004, Brick Township was ranked as the second safest city in the United States after Newton, Massachusetts.[4] In 2005, Brick Township had dropped down to the fifth safest "city" (population over 75,000) in the United States, before it rebounded to the top in 2006.[5]

Brick Township has also been in the news for an alleged autism epidemic, in which 40 children out of over 6,000 surveyed were found to be autistic, though Brick's autism rate is statistically not far removed from national average. Many of the children found to be autistic were born in Northern New Jersey and other parts of the country. There is no evidence that the levels of autism are linked to any specific environmental factor in Brick.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.6 km² (32.3 mi²). 67.9 km² (26.2 mi²) of it is land and 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it (18.69%) is water. Brick Township is bordered to the north by Howell Township and Wall Township, both in Monmouth County; to the west by Lakewood Township, to the east by Point Pleasant, and to the south by Toms River Township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,172—
19401,37617.4%
19504,319213.9%
196016,299277.4%
197035,057115.1%
198063,62981.5%
199066,4734.5%
200076,11914.5%
2006 (est.)78,232[1]
Population 1930 - 1990[7]

As of the census² of 2000, there were 76,119 people, 29,511 households, and 20,775 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,120.5/km² (2,901.5/mi²). There were 32,689 housing units at an average density of 481.2/km² (1,246.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.81% White, 0.99% African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

Current projections, as of June 2005, estimate the population of Brick Township to be around 83,500 with a trend moving towards a more non-white population. This is influenced by a large emigration of residents from Northern New Jersey and New York City, who make up the majority of the township's population.

There were 29,511 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,092, and the median income for a family was $61,446. Males had a median income of $44,981 versus $31,020 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,462. About 3.1% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Laurelton Circle

The Laurelton Circle was located near the center of Brick Township. The traffic circle was at the junction of Route 70, Route 88, and Princeton Avenue. It was converted to a traffic light regulated intersection in 1986, due to an increase in traffic and accidents. To reduce the need for left turns, a short portion of eastbound Route 88 was re-routed onto Princeton Avenue. Some other movements are controlled by jughandles and a two-way connection in the northwest corner.

See also

Government

Local government

The Township operates under a Mayor-Council form of government under the Faulkner Act. The Mayor is elected for a four year term without limitation as to the number of terms. In November 1988, the voters approved a referendum which returned the Township to the partisan system of government. As a result, Township elections, which had been held in May, are now held in November.

The Mayor is the chief executive and administrative officer in the Township and, as such, is responsible for administering local laws and policy development. The specific powers of the Mayor include various appointments, preparation of the Township's budget, and approval or veto (which may be overridden by a ⅔ vote of the Township Council) of the ordinances adopted by the Township Council. The Mayor appoints, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, the Business Administrator, the Township Attorney, and the Directors of the Departments of Public Safety, Engineering and Public Works.[8]

Former Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli resigned as of December 8, 2006 for personal reasons, amid a federal corruption probe into township government. On January 8, 2007, Scarpelli pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges for accepting money from developers in exchange for using his official position to obtain approval for development projects.[9] Township Clerk Virginia Lampman was appointed to fill the role of mayor until the Township Council could select a replacement.[10][11]

On January 4, 2007, Daniel J. Kelly (D), the Township's Planning Board Chairman, was appointed the new mayor by a three-member township council subcommittee.[12]

Members of the Brick Township Council are President Stephen C. Acropolis (R; term ends December 31, 2007), Vice President Ruthanne Scaturro (R; 2007), Anthony Matthews (R; 2007), Kathy M. Russell (D; 2009), Joseph Sangiovanni (R; 2009), Michael A. Thulen, Sr. (R; 2007) and Dan Toth (R; 2009).[13][14]

Federal, state and county representation

Brick Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District.[15]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith (R, Manchester Township).[16][17] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[18] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[19][20]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 10th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James W. Holzapfel (R, Toms River) and in the General Assembly by Paul Kanitra (R, Point Pleasant Beach) and Gregory P. McGuckin (R, Toms River).[21] Template:NJ Governor

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Education

The Brick Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are Brick Primary Learning Center for prekindergarten and kindergarten, seven elementary schools servicing grades 1 - 5 (Drum Point, Emma Havens Young, Herbertsville Lanes Mill, Midstreams, Osborneville, Veterans), Lake Riviera Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School for grades 6-8, Brick Memorial High School and Brick Township High School for grades 9-12. There is also a vocational school, Brick Center, for grades 9 to 12.

Nonsectarian private schools, including Cuddle Care Early Childhood Center and Ocean Early Childhood Center, are also a part of the Brick Township educational service. In addition to these, St. Thomas Christian Academy is a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America private school. Finally, St. Dominic Elementary School, a Roman Catholic Private School, and St. Paul's Christian School, a Methodist Private School, serve as a part of the Brick Township educational service from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Recently, Brick Township Memorial High School has received massive damage to the roof of the building due to a storm. It cost millions of dollars to fix.

Media

WBGD, currently broadcasting from Brick Memorial High School, went on the air in the late 1980s.

Sports

The Brick Pop Warner Little Scholars Mustangs finished the 2006 season with a perfect 9-0 record and won the Jersey Shore B Division.[22]

Also in 2003 the Pop Warner Brick Memorial Mustangs went to Compete against other teams from across the nation in Disney World.

Notable Residents

References

  1. ^ a b Census data for Brick Township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  2. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 201.
  3. ^ 13th Annual Safest (and Most Dangerous) Cities: Top and Bottom 25 Cities Overall, accessed October 30, 2006.
  4. ^ 11th Annual Safest (and Most Dangerous) Cities: Top and Bottom 25 Cities Overall, accessed June 4, 2006.
  5. ^ 12th Annual Safest (and Most Dangerous) Cities: Top and Bottom 25 Cities Overall, accessed June 4, 2006.
  6. ^ Prevalence of Autism in a United States Population: The Brick Township, New Jersey, Investigation Pediatrics Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, November 5, 2001.
  7. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  8. ^ Mayor's Office, Brick Township. Accessed July 31, 2006.
  9. ^ Restoring trust in government challenge for Brick officials, Asbury Park Press, January 10, 2007.
  10. ^ Brick mayor resigns; township clerk to become new mayor, Asbury Park Press, December 6, 2006.
  11. ^ New Jersey: Brick Township: Mayor Resigns, The New York Times, December 8, 2006.
  12. ^ Kelly is appointed as mayor in Brick, The Asbury Park Press, January 5, 2007.
  13. ^ Brick Township Council, Brick Township. Accessed April 8, 2007.
  14. ^ 2007 Elected Officials of Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. p. 3. Accessed August 14, 2007.
  15. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  16. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed August 5, 2022.
  17. ^ Fox, Joey. "Who is N.J.’s most bipartisan member of Congress, really?", New Jersey Globe, July 28, 2022. Accessed March 21, 2023. "As for Republicans, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) voted with Biden 37% of the time, "
  18. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  19. ^ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
  20. ^ Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County. nj.com. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Booker, Cory A. - (D - NJ) Class II; Menendez, Robert - (D - NJ) Class I"
  21. ^ Legislative Roster for District 10, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
  22. ^ Brick Dragon Pee Wee team wins division title, Brick Township Bulletin, October 26, 2006.
  23. ^ Gulitti, Tom. "Jersey Jim's two goals help Devils to 2 points", The Record (Bergen County), March 25, 2007. "Running out of healthy bodies and watching his team's sole hold on first in the Atlantic Division slip away, Devils coach Claude Julien looked down his bench and turned to the graying 38-year-old from Brick Township. Jersey Jim Dowd answered the call in a way not even Julien could have imagined..."
  24. ^ A waterfront haven named for iron works owner, Asbury Park Press, September 8, 2005.
  25. ^ Tom McCarthy, WFAN. Accessed August 26, 2007. "A 1986 graduate of Brick Memorial High School and a 1990 graduate of TCNJ, Tom and his wife Meg have four children: Patrick (10), Tommy (8), Maggie (5) and Kerri (3), and live in Allentown, NJ."
  26. ^ Art Thoms player profile, database Football. Accessed August 11, 2007.
  27. ^ Art Thoms, Oakland Raiders. Accessed August 11, 2007. "I started playing football in high school. It was the freshman team at Wayne High School in Wayne, N.J. I played two years there and then my family moved to Brickjohn [sic], NJ. I played the last two years of high school ball there."
  28. ^ Wall, Karen E. "The gray ghost wishes he could be invisible", Asbury Park Press, November 18, 1999. "He also served as mayor of Brick from 1971-75, was an Ocean County freeholder from 1975-81, a state Assemblyman from 1981-83, and served on the Brick Township Council from 1982 until his defeat in the mayoral race in 1993."

External links

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