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'''Tewksbury Township''' is a [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] located in [[Hunterdon County, New Jersey|Hunterdon County]], [[New Jersey]]. As of the [[United States 2000 Census]], the township population was 5,541. Like [[Tewksbury, Massachusetts|Tewksbury]], Massachusetts, the township is named after Tewksebury, England.
'''Tewksbury Township''' is a [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] located in the [[New York City Metropolitan Area]] and [[Hunterdon County, New Jersey|Hunterdon County]], [[New Jersey]]. As of the [[United States 2000 Census]], the township population was 5,541. Like [[Tewksbury, Massachusetts|Tewksbury]], Massachusetts, the township is named after Tewksebury, England.


Tewksbury Township was first mentioned as holding a township meeting on [[March 11]], [[1755]], as having been formed partly from the now-defunct [[Lebanon Township, New Jersey|Lebanon Township]], though the exact circumstances of its formation by charter are unknown. Tewksbury was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] on [[February 21]], [[1798]]. Portions of the township have been take to form [[Califon, New Jersey|Califon borough]] ([[April 2]], [[1898]]). Portions of the township were acquired from [[Readington Township, New Jersey|Readington Township]] in 1832 and 1861, and portions were transferred to [[Clinton Township, New Jersey|Clinton Township]] in 1871 and 1891.<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 154</ref>
Tewksbury Township was first mentioned as holding a township meeting on [[March 11]], [[1755]], as having been formed partly from the now-defunct [[Lebanon Township, New Jersey|Lebanon Township]], though the exact circumstances of its formation by charter are unknown. Tewksbury was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] on [[February 21]], [[1798]]. Portions of the township have been take to form [[Califon, New Jersey|Califon borough]] ([[April 2]], [[1898]]). Portions of the township were acquired from [[Readington Township, New Jersey|Readington Township]] in 1832 and 1861, and portions were transferred to [[Clinton Township, New Jersey|Clinton Township]] in 1871 and 1891.<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 154</ref>

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Tewksbury, New Jersey
Township
Map of Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County
Map of Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyHunterdon
Area
 • Total31.6 sq mi (82.0 km2)
 • Land31.6 sq mi (81.9 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total5,541
 • Density175.2/sq mi (67.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code34-72510Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0882190Template:GR

Tewksbury Township is a Township located in the New York City Metropolitan Area and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 5,541. Like Tewksbury, Massachusetts, the township is named after Tewksebury, England.

Tewksbury Township was first mentioned as holding a township meeting on March 11, 1755, as having been formed partly from the now-defunct Lebanon Township, though the exact circumstances of its formation by charter are unknown. Tewksbury was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been take to form Califon borough (April 2, 1898). Portions of the township were acquired from Readington Township in 1832 and 1861, and portions were transferred to Clinton Township in 1871 and 1891.[1]

The original settlers were of English extraction. However, a large German contingent settled in the area around 1749 and theirs became the strongest influence when Tewksbury became a township. The enclave of Oldwick, with a charming mixture of Victorian, Federal, New England and Georgian style homes is protected by historic legislation. Zion Lutheran Church in Oldwick (formerly New Germantown) is the oldest German Lutheran parish in New Jersey.[2]

Oldwick is also home to the Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center, a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Accredited Center for Therapeutic horseback riding.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.6 square miles (82.0 km²), of which, 31.6 square miles (81.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.06%) is water.

Tewksbury Township borders Readington Township, Clinton Township, Lebanon Township, and Califon Borough. Tewksbury Township also borders Morris County and Somerset County.

The township also includes the communities of Pottersville, Cokesbury and Mountainville.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,119—
19401,2007.2%
19501,43919.9%
19601,90832.6%
19702,95955.1%
19804,09438.4%
19904,80317.3%
20005,54115.4%
2006 (est.)6,088[3]
Population 1930 - 1990.[4]

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,541 people, 1,986 households, and 1,662 families residing in the township. The population density was 175.2 people per square mile (67.6/km²). There were 2,052 housing units at an average density of 64.9/sq mi (25.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.82% White, 0.52% African American, 1.88% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

According to an independent study conducted on the town, 65% of the population are practicing Roman Catholics, 5% practices Judaism, and 30% come from various Protestant sects.

According to the same study mentioned above, the four largest ethnicities in Tewksbury Township are Italian-Americans (26%), German-Americans (20%), Anglo-Americans (19%), and Irish-Americans (15%)

There were 1,986 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% 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 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $135,649, and the median income for a family was $150,189. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $57,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $65,470. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Township of Tewksbury is governed by a five member Township Committee, with one member selected annually to serve as Mayor for a one-year term. Township Committee members are elected at large and serve staggered three-year terms, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.

The members of the Tewksbury Township Committee are Mayor Shaun C. Van Doren, Deputy Mayor George Tauber, Louis DiMare, William Mennen and William Voyce.[5]

Federal, state and county representation

Tewksbury Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.[6]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[7] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[8] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[9][10]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township).[11] Template:NJ Governor

Hunterdon County is governed by a Board of Chosen Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large on a partisan basis 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 each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as the board's Director and another to serve as Deputy Director, each for a one-year term.[12][13] As of 2024, Hunterdon County's Commissioners are:

Zachary T. Rich (R; West Amwell Township, 2025),[14] Director Jeff Kuhl (R; Raritan Township, 2024)[15] John E. Lanza (R; Raritan Township, 2025),[16] Deputy Director Susan Soloway (R; Franklin Township, 2024)[17] and Shaun C. Van Doren (R; Tewksbury Township, 2026).[18][19]

Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Mary H. Melfi (R; Flemington, 2026),[20][21] Sheriff Fredrick W. Brown (R; Alexandria Township, 2025)[22][23] and Surrogate Heidi Rohrbach (R; Lebanon Township, 2028).[24][25]

Education

The Tewksbury Township Schools is a K - 8 public school district, which operates two schools serving 747 students. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[26]) are Tewksbury Elementary School for grades K - 4 (429 students) and Old Turnpike School for prekindergarten and grades 5 - 8 (324 students). The original elementary school, Sawmill, opened in 1951 and has subsequently been sold.

Public school students in grades 9 through 12 attend Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner as part of the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District. Voorhees High School serves students from Califon Borough (67 students), Glen Gardner Borough (75 students), Hampton Borough (87 students), High Bridge Borough (217 students), Lebanon Township (404 students) and Tewksbury Township (235 students).[27]

Transportation

Interstate 78 passes through the Township, and is accessible via Oldwick Road (County Route 523) at Exit 24. County Route 517 also passes through the Township.

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Tewksbury Township include:

References

  1. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 154
  2. ^ Hunterdon County webpage for Tewksbury Township, accessed March 21, 2007
  3. ^ Census data for Tewksbury township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 6, 2007
  4. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  5. ^ Township of Tewksbury Elected Officials, Tewksbury Township. Accessed January 30, 2007.
  6. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 65. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  7. ^ "Congressman Malinowski Fights For The Corporate Transparency Act", Tom Malinowski, press release dated October 23, 2019. Accessed January 19, 2022. "My name, Tom Malinowski. My address, 86 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553."
  8. ^ 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."
  9. ^ 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.."
  10. ^ 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"
  11. ^ Legislative Roster for District 24, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Board of County Commissioners, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023. "As top governing officials of Hunterdon County, the five Commissioners are chosen by popular vote in the November general elections. The term of office is for two or three years and the current compensation is $16,000 a year, with an extra $1,000 for the Director. One or two of the five members is elected each year."
  13. ^ Elected and Appointed Officials, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Zachary T. Rich, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Jeff Kuhl, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  16. ^ John E. Lanza, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  17. ^ Susan Soloway, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  18. ^ Shaun C. Van Doren, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2025.
  19. ^ 2022 County Data Sheet, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  20. ^ Clerk Mary H. Melfi, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  21. ^ Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  22. ^ Meet the Sheriff, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  23. ^ Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  24. ^ Surrogate Susan J. Hoffman, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  25. ^ Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  26. ^ Data for the Tewksbury Township Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 4, 2008.
  27. ^ Voorhees High School 2007 Report Card Narratives, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 4, 2008. "Voorhees High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. With an enrollment of 1200 students in grades 9-12, the school serves the communities of Califon, Glen Gardner, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon Township, and Tewksbury Township."

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