Greenwich Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
| Greenwich Township, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°24′10″N 75°21′27″W / 39.40278°N 75.3575°WCoordinates: 39°24′10″N 75°21′27″W / 39.40278°N 75.3575°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Established | January 19, 1748 |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Ted Kiefer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.9 sq mi (48.9 km2) |
| • Land | 18.2 sq mi (47.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 804 |
| • Density | 42.5/sq mi (16.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08323 |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-28170[3][4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882058[5] |
Greenwich Township is a township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Vineland-Millville- Bridgeton Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area for statistical purposes. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 804.[2]
Greenwich Township was first formed as a precinct on January 19, 1748, and 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 Hopewell Township and Stow Creek Township were annexed in 1845.[6]
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[edit] History
The small community on the Cohansey River was the site of the Greenwich Tea Party during the run up to the American Revolutionary War in which a load of tea meant to be sent overland into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was torched in the night.[7] After the American Revolutionary War, the pronunciation of the town was changed to Green-witch to differentiate itself from its English namesake.<ref.Staff. "TOWN PINS HOPES ON RIVER PORT BUT ENVIRONMENTALISTS FEAR LOSS OF A LIFESTYLE", The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 21, 1990. Accessed March 7, 2011. "They carved the town out of the state's southwestern forests, pronouncing the name 'Green-witch' because the more traditional 'Gren-itch' sounded too British."</ref>
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.9 square miles (49 km2), of which, 18.2 square miles (47 km2) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) of it (3.81%) is water.
Greenwich Township borders Fairfield Township, Hopewell Township, Stow Creek Township, Salem County, and the Delaware Bay.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 979 |
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| 1940 | 929 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 966 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,086 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 963 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 973 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 911 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 847 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 804 | −5.1% | |
| Population sources: 1930-1990[8] 2000[9] 2010[2] |
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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 847 people, 326 households, and 245 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.6 people per square mile (18.0/km²). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 19.9 per square mile (7.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 89.96% White, 5.08% African American, 2.60% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.[9]
There were 326 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.[9]
In the township the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.[9]
The median income for a household in the township was $52,188, and the median income for a family was $56,111. Males had a median income of $43,214 versus $30,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,233. About 6.1% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.[9]
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Greenwich Township is governed under the Township form of government with a three-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year.[10] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor.
As of 2011[update], members of the Greenwich Township Committee are Mayor Ted Kiefer, Deputy Mayor Bill Reinhart and Richard DeMarco.[11][12]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Greenwich Township is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district.[2][13]
New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jeff Van Drew (D, Dennis Township) and in the General Assembly by Nelson Albano (D, Vineland) and Matthew W. Milam (D, Vineland).[14] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[15] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[16]
Cumberland County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected at-large in partisan elections to serve staggered three-year terms in office, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[17] As of 2012[update], Cumberland County's Freeholders (with committee assignments, residence and term-end dates listed in parentheses) are Freeholder Director Carl W. Kirstein (Bridgeton, term ends December 31, 2013),[18] Freeholder Deputy Director Thomas Sheppard (Finance / Agriculture; Lawrence Township, 2012),[19] Samuel L. Fiocchi, Sr. (Public Property & Personnel; Vineland, 2013),[20] Dr. Mary L. Gruccio (Public Affairs, Cultural & History; Vineland, 2012),[21] Carol Musso (Health; Deerfield Township, 2014),[22] Tony Surace (Public Works; Millville, 2014),[23] William Whelan (Public Safety; Bridgeton, 2014).[24][25]
[edit] Education
The Greenwich Township School District serves public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Morris Goodwin School served an enrollment of 84 students (as of 2005-06).[26]
For grades 9-12, public school students attend Cumberland Regional High School, which serves students from Deerfield Township, Fairfield Township, Greenwich Township, Hopewell Township, Shiloh Borough, Stow Creek Township and Upper Deerfield Township.[27] The school is located in the Rosenhayn section of Deerfield Township and is part of the Cumberland Regional High School District.
[edit] Gallery
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Greenwich Fire Company
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Greenwich Library
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Wood House
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Teaburner's Monument
[edit] References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Greenwich, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 1. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 120.
- ^ The Burning of the Tea at Cohansey., accessed June 8, 2006
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 2, 2009. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Demographic Profile Highlights: Greenwich township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 19.
- ^ Taniguchi, Lauren T. "Reinhart deputy mayor under Kiefer as Greewnich Township reorganizes", The News of Cumberland County, January 5, 2011. Accessed March 7, 2011. "Solicitor Thomas Seeley administered the Oath of Office to William C. Reinhart, establishing the incumbent Democrat as a member of the committee for a new three-year term. Reinhart was then nominated and appointed as vice chairman and deputy mayor, to serve with re-appointed Chairman and Mayor Theodore Kiefer, a Democrat."
- ^ Taniguchi, Lauren T. "Greenwich meeting packed", The News of Cumberland County, February 10, 2011. Accessed March 7, 2011. "'The township committee is unanimous in focusing on doing this in a way that won't affect the tax rate,' Kiefer said, while encouraging residents to continue approaching him, Reinhart or Committeeman Richard DeMarco regarding their opinions on the land as part of the ongoing decision-making process."
- ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ^ "About the Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/about/. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ "About the Lieutenant Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/lt/. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ About Cumberland County Government, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Carl W. Kirstein, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Thomas Sheppard, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Samuel L. Fiocchi, Sr., Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Dr. Mary L. Gruccio, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Carol Musso, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Tony Surace, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ William Whelan, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ County Freeholders, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Data for Greenwich Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 24, 2008.
- ^ History of CRHS, Cumberland Regional High School. Accessed June 7, 2008. "The Cumberland Regional High School is carved out of the northwest section of Cumberland County, New Jersey. Seven municipalities whose boundaries are the same as the school districts in them, are served by the school. Districts include (1) Deerfield Township, (2) Fairfield Township, (3) Greenwich Township, (4) Hopewell Township, (5) Shiloh Borough, (6) Stow Creek Township, and (7) Upper Deerfield Township."
[edit] External links
- Cumberland County web page for Greenwich Township
- Morris Goodwin School
- Data for Greenwich Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Cumberland Regional High School
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