Alpha, New Jersey

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Alpha, New Jersey
—  Borough  —
Map of Alpha in Warren County. Inset: Location of Warren County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Alpha, New Jersey.gif
Coordinates: 40°39′34″N 75°09′25″W / 40.659447°N 75.157053°W / 40.659447; -75.157053Coordinates: 40°39′34″N 75°09′25″W / 40.659447°N 75.157053°W / 40.659447; -75.157053[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Warren
Incorporated June 26, 1911
Government[3]
 • Type Borough
 • Mayor Edward Hanics, Jr. (term ends December 31, 2015)[4]
 • Clerk Laurie A. Barton[5]
Area[2]
 • Total 1.698 sq mi (4.397 km2)
 • Land 1.672 sq mi (4.329 km2)
 • Water 0.026 sq mi (0.068 km2)  1.54%
Area rank 432nd of 566 in state
21st of 22 in county[2]
Elevation[6] 269 ft (82 m)
Population (2010)[7][8][9]
 • Total 2,369
 • Estimate (2012[10]) 2,327
 • Rank 476th of 566 in state
19th of 22 in county[11]
 • Density 1,417.2/sq mi (547.2/km2)
 • Density rank 341st of 566 in state
5th of 22 in county[11]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08865[12]
Area code(s) 908
FIPS code 3404101030[13][2][14]
GNIS feature ID 885138[15][2]
Website http://www.alphaboro.org

Alpha is a borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 2,369,[7][8][9] reflecting a decline of 113 (-4.6%) from the 2,482 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 48 (-1.9%) from the 2,530 counted in the 1990 Census.[16]

Alpha was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature and signed by Governor Woodrow Wilson on June 26, 1911, from portions of Pohatcong Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 31, 1911.[17]

Alpha is one of the eastern-most locations within the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Geography[edit]

Alpha is located at 40°39′34″N 75°09′25″W / 40.659447°N 75.157053°W / 40.659447; -75.157053 (40.659447,-75.157053). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.698 square miles (4.397 km2), of which, 1.672 square miles (4.329 km2) of it is land and 0.026 square miles (0.068 km2) of it (1.54%) is water.[1][2]

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1920 2,140
—
1930 2,374 10.9%
1940 2,301 −3.1%
1950 2,117 −8.0%
1960 2,406 13.7%
1970 2,829 17.6%
1980 2,644 −6.5%
1990 2,530 −4.3%
2000 2,482 −1.9%
2010 2,369 −4.6%
Est. 2012 2,327 [10] −1.8%
Population sources:
1920[18] 1920-1930[19]
1930-1990[20] 2000[21][22] 2010[7][8][9]

Census 2010[edit]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,369 people, 964 households, and 632.4 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,417.2 inhabitants per square mile (547.2 /km2). There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 617.4 per square mile (238.4 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.12% (2,206) White, 2.41% (57) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.52% (36) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.18% (28) from other races, and 1.77% (42) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.28% (125) of the population.[7]

There were 964 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.[7]

In the borough the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.6 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.[7]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $63,953 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,724) and the median family income was $73,929 (+/- $6,822). Males had a median income of $49,461 (+/- $3,100) versus $40,859 (+/- $5,262) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,567 (+/- $2,455). About 4.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.[23]

Census 2000[edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[13] there were 2,482 people, 989 households, and 688 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,462.0 people per square mile (563.7/km2). There were 1,034 housing units at an average density of 609.1 per square mile (234.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.06% White, 0.28% African American, 0.04% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.[21][22]

There were 989 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.[21][22]

In the borough the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.[21][22]

The median income for a household in the borough was $42,209, and the median income for a family was $45,435. Males had a median income of $39,957 versus $26,576 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,104. About 5.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.[21][22]

Government[edit]

Local government[edit]

Alpha is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[3]

As of 2013, the Mayor of Alpha Borough is Edward Hanics, Jr. (D, term ends December 31, 2015). Members of the Alpha Borough Council are Council President Carol Schwar (Director of Administration; I, 2014), Louis J. Cartabona (Director of Public Safety; R, 2015), Craig S. Dunwell (Director of Public Works; R, 2013), Michael Savary (Director of Public Property; D, 2015), Michael Schwar (Director of Finance; R, 2013) and Harry Zikas, Jr. (Director of Health & Welfare; D, 2014).[24][25][26][27][28][29]

Republican Chris Pfefferle resigned from the Borough Council as of January 2013 and was replaced on the council by Michael Schwar.[30][31]

Federal, state and county representation[edit]

Alpha is located in the 7th Congressional district[32] and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.[8][33][34] Prior to the 2010 Census, Alpha had been part of the 5th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.[35]

New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District is represented by Leonard Lance (R, Clinton Township).[36] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Bob Menendez (D, North Bergen).[37][38] Following the death of Frank Lautenberg on June 3, 2013, Governor Chris Christie named New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa (R, Branchburg) to fill the vacant seat on an interim basis from June 10 until an October special election is held to fill the balance of Lautenberg's term.[39]

The 23rd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Michael J. Doherty (R, Washington Township, Warren County) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township, Hunterdon County).[40] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[41] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[42]

Warren County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders whose three members are elected at-large on a staggered basis with one seat coming up for election each year. At an annual organization held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve sa Freeholder Director and other as Deputy Director. As of 2013, Warren County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Jason Sarnoski (R, Lopatcong Township, 2013) Freeholder Deputy Director Edward J. Smith (R, Asbury / Franklin Township, 2015) and Freeholder Richard D. Gardner (R, Asbury / Franklin Township, 2014).[43] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County Clerk Patricia J. Kolb (Blairstown Township),[44] Sheriff David Gallant (Blairstown Township) and Surrogate Kevin O'Neill (Hackettstown).[45][46] The County Administrator, Steve Marvin, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the county and its departments.[47]

Politics[edit]

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 1,441 registered voters in Alpha, of which 548 (38.0% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 296 (20.5% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 596 (41.4% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.[48] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 60.8% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 78.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).[48][49]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 497 votes here (51.1% vs. 40.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 436 votes (44.8% vs. 56.0%) and other candidates with 25 votes (2.6% vs. 1.7%), among the 973 ballots cast by the borough's 1,457 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.8% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County).[50][51] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 470 votes here (47.7% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 464 votes (47.1% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 18 votes (1.8% vs. 1.6%), among the 985 ballots cast by the borough's 1,408 registered voters, for a turnout of 70.0% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County).[52] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 510 votes here (50.1% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 489 votes (48.0% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 12 votes (1.2% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,018 ballots cast by the borough's 1,369 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.4% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).[53]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 334 votes here (48.2% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 251 votes (36.2% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 64 votes (9.2% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 21 votes (3.0% vs. 1.5%), among the 693 ballots cast by the borough's 1,397 registered voters, yielding a 49.6% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).[54]

Education[edit]

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Alpha School District. As of the 2010-11 school year, the district and its one school had an enrollment of 357 students and 26.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.37:1.[55]

Public school students in grade 9 - 12 attend Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, which serves students from the Town of Phillipsburg as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Phillipsburg School District. The high school also serves students from four other sending communities: Alpha, Bloomsbury (in Hunterdon County), Greenwich Township, Lopatcong Township and Pohatcong Township.[56][57][26]

Transportation[edit]

The main road that goes through is CR 519. Route 122 runs through briefly in the north.

While Interstate 78 passes through the southern portion of the borough, the closest access point is at US 22 in neighboring Pohatcong.

References[edit]

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  31. ^ Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of the Common Council, Borough of Alpha, January 1, 2013. Accessed May 31, 2013. "A motion made by Councilman Zikas to appoint Michael Schwar for the remaining term of former Councilman Chris Pfefferle, motion seconded by Councilman Dunwell."
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  57. ^ Central Student Registration Information, Phillipsburg School District. Accessed May 31, 2013. "Sending District Students: Students that reside in Alpha, Bloomsbury, Greenwich, Lopatcong, and Pohatcong send students in grades 9 - 12 to Phillipsburg High School."

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