Mount Arlington, New Jersey
| Mount Arlington, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°55′15″N 74°38′27″W / 40.920851°N 74.640828°WCoordinates: 40°55′15″N 74°38′27″W / 40.920851°N 74.640828°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Incorporated | November 3, 1890 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Arthur R. Ondish (term ends December 31, 2014)[2] |
| • Clerk | Linda DeSantis[3] |
| Area[4] | |
| • Total | 2.919 sq mi (7.560 km2) |
| • Land | 2.172 sq mi (5.625 km2) |
| • Water | 0.747 sq mi (1.935 km2) 25.60% |
| Elevation[5] | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[6] | |
| • Total | 5,050 |
| • Density | 1,730/sq mi (668/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07856[7] |
| Area code(s) | 862/973 |
| FIPS code | 34-48690[8][9] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885312[10] |
| Website | http://mountarlingtonnj.org |
Mount Arlington is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population was 5,050.[6] It is located on the southeast shore of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey's largest lake (man made) and a major recreational resource.
Mount Arlington was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 3, 1890, from portions of Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. Additional territory was acquired from Roxbury Township on July 25, 1891, on May 31, 1893, and on May 31, 1894.[11]
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[edit] Geography
Mount Arlington is located at 40°55′15″N 74°38′27″W / 40.920851°N 74.640828°W (40.920851,-74.640828). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.919 square miles (7.560 km2), of which, 2.172 square miles (5.625 km2) of it is land and 0.747 square miles (1.935 km2) of it (25.60%) is water.{{GR|1}[4]
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 277 |
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| 1920 | 213 | −23.1% | |
| 1930 | 306 | 43.7% | |
| 1940 | 456 | 49.0% | |
| 1950 | 639 | 40.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,246 | 95.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,590 | 188.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,251 | 18.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,630 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,663 | 28.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,050 | 8.3% | |
| Population sources:1910-1930[12] 1930-1990[13] 2000[14] 2010[6] |
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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,663 people, 1,918 households, and 1,262 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,207.1 people per square mile (853.3/km2). There were 2,039 housing units at an average density of 965.1 per square mile (373.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.42% White, 1.82% African American, 0.19% Native American, 3.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population.[14]
There were 1,918 households out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99.[14]
In the borough the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.[14]
The median income for a household in the borough was $67,213, and the median income for a family was $79,514. Males had a median income of $53,049 versus $40,417 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,222. About 2.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.[14]
[edit] History
While Mount Arlington is now mostly a suburban residential community, it was once a thriving resort town. In the era before the world wars and the advent of air travel, it was a welcome respite for the residents of nearby New York City and Newark.
Every summer thousands would arrive by train at Landing Station, and then travel by water taxi across Lake Hopatcong to the area's many large resort hotels to escape the city heat and enjoy the famous "Mount Arlington breeze" which always cooled the summer evenings.
There was also a major amusement park, Bertrand Island, which featured a world famous carousel and roller coaster.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Mount Arlington 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.[1]
As of 2012[update], the Mayor of Mount Arlington is Arthur R. Ondish.[15] Members of the Borough Council are Council President Robert Sorge, Andrew Cangiano, Paula Danchuk , Stephen Sadow, Michael Stanzilis and John Windish.[16]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Mount Arlington is in the Eleventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 25th state legislative district.[6][17]
New Jersey's Eleventh Congressional District is represented by Rodney Frelinghuysen (R, Harding Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 25th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony Bucco (R, Boonton) and in the General Assembly by Tony Bucco (R, Boonton Township) and Michael Patrick Carroll (R, Morris Township).[18] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[19] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[20]
Morris County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[21] As of 2011, Morris County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director William J. Chegwidden (Wharton),[22] Deputy Freeholder Director Douglas R. Cabana (Boonton Township),[23] Gene F. Feyl (Denville),[24] Ann F. Grassi (Parsippany-Troy Hills),[25] Thomas J. Mastrangelo (Montville),[26] John J. Murphy (Morris Township)[27] and Margaret Nordstrom (Washington Township).[28][29]
[edit] Education
The Mount Arlington School District serves public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment from the National Center for Education Statistics[30]) are Edith M. Decker School (129 students in K-2) and Mount Arlington Public School (252 students in 3-8). Both schools are located along the eastern bank of Lake Hopatcong.
For grades 9-12, public school students attend Roxbury High School in Roxbury, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Roxbury School District.[31]
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Mount Arlington include:
- Brendan Buckley, drummer with Shakira's band.[32]
- Lotta Crabtree (1847–1924), actress.[33]
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 116.
- ^ 2011 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, November 20, 2011. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ Clerk, Borough of Mount Arlington. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ a b Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Mount Arlington, 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. 12. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Mount Arlington, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed January 23, 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. 195.
- ^ "Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I", United States Census Bureau, p. 717. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ 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 22, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Mount Arlington borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ Mayor, Borough of Mount Arlington. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ Borough Council, Borough of Mount Arlington. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 23, 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.
- ^ What is a Freeholder?, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2011.
- ^ William J. Chegwidden, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Douglas R. Cabana, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Gene F. Feyl, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Ann F. Grossi, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ John J. Murphy, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Margaret Nordstrom, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Meet the Freeholders, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
- ^ Data for the Mount Arlington School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 23, 2012.
- ^ O'Dea, Colleen. "State orders impact study of school regionalization", Daily Record (Morristown), November 23, 2008. Accessed January 30, 2011. "Mount Arlington, K-8, sends its high school students to Roxbury, K-12."
- ^ Brendan Buckley Artist profile, RhythmTech. Accessed August 18, 2007.
- ^ Morris County Heritage Commission, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed September 20, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Mount Arlington web site
- Mount Arlington School District
- Mount Arlington School District's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Mount Arlington School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Regional area newspaper
- Save the Mt. Arlington Police web site
