Randolph, New Jersey

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For the former Randolph Township in Burlington County, see Randolph Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
Randolph Township, New Jersey
—  Township  —

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Randolph Township highlighted in Morris County. Inset map: Morris County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Randolph, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°50′52″N 74°34′29″W / 40.84778°N 74.57472°W / 40.84778; -74.57472Coordinates: 40°50′52″N 74°34′29″W / 40.84778°N 74.57472°W / 40.84778; -74.57472
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Morris
Incorporated January 1, 1806
Government[1]
 • Type Faulkner Act (Council-Manager)
 • Mayor Edward A. Metz (2009)
Area
 • Total 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km2)
 • Land 21.0 sq mi (54.3 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation[2] 1,010 ft (308 m)
Population (2007)[3]
 • Total 25,346
 • Density 1,185.2/sq mi (457.6/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07869
Area code(s) 973
FIPS code 34-61890[4][5]
GNIS feature ID 0882201[6]
Website http://www.randolphnj.org

Randolph is an affluent Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 24,847.

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[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.1 square miles (55 km2) of which 21.0 square miles (54 km2) consists of land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.57%) is made up of water.

Land in Randolph runs from 551 feet (168 m) to 1,120 feet (340 m) above sea level. Route 10 bisects the town.

[edit] Geology

The township is located within the New Jersey Highlands, one of New Jersey's four major physiographic provinces. Part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Highlands are characterized by alternating flat-topped ridges and deep-striking valleys.

[edit] Climate

On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 102°F in 1953. On average, the coolest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was -24°F in 1943.[7] The maximum average precipitation occurs in September.[7]

Climate data for Randolph
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 36
(2)		 40
(4)		 49
(9)		 60
(16)		 70
(21)		 77
(25)		 82
(28)		 80
(27)		 72
(22)		 62
(17)		 52
(11)		 41
(5)		 60.08
(15.60)
Average low °F (°C) 17
(−8)		 18
(−8)		 26
(−3)		 35
(2)		 45
(7)		 54
(12)		 59
(15)		 58
(14)		 50
(10)		 38
(3)		 31
(−1)		 22
(−6)		 37.75
(3.19)
Precipitation inches (mm) 4.30
(109.2)		 3.23
(82)		 4.18
(106.2)		 4.54
(115.3)		 4.93
(125.2)		 4.78
(121.4)		 5.03
(127.8)		 4.78
(121.4)		 5.09
(129.3)		 4.05
(102.9)		 4.32
(109.7)		 4.05
(102.9)		 43.47[dubious – discuss]
Source: [8]

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1930 2,165
—
1940 2,160 −0.2%
1950 4,293 98.8%
1960 7,295 * 69.9%
1970 13,296 82.3%
1980 17,828 34.1%
1990 19,974 12.0%
2000 24,847 24.4%
Est. 2007 25,346 [3] 2.0%
* lost territory
Population 1930 - 1990.[9]
Sign on Patriots Path

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 24,847 people, 8,679 households, and 6,804 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,185.2 people per square mile (457.7/km²). There were 8,903 housing units at an average density of 424.7 per square mile (164.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 85.70% White, 2.30% African American, 0.06% Native American, 9.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.86% of the population.

There were 8,679 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $97,589, and the median income for a family was $115,722. Estimated income had risen to $114,679 and $137,575 in 2007.[10] In 2000, males had a median income of $80,120 versus $45,455 for females. The per capita income for the township was $43,072. About 1.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Surrounding communities

Roxbury Twp Minehill Twp and Dover Denville Twp, Rockaway Twp
and Victory Gardens
Parsippany Troy Hills Twp
   Randolph Twp    
Chester Twp Mendham Twp Morris Township

[edit] History

The town was inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans.

In 1713, New Jersey’s first iron mine was registered and located in Randolph.[11] The iron mines in the township supplied the Revolutionary forces with necessary ore for tools and weapons. The iron industry thrived for the next 200 years[11] and played an important part in the development of Randolph.

The town was settled by Quakers.[11]

Randolph's beginnings predate the creation of Morris County, New Jersey. Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph bought 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of what would become the township in the Mine Hill area in 1753.

The town was a supply point for George Washington's army during their winter in nearby Jockey Hollow.[11]

Randolph was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 1, 1806, from portions of Mendham Township. Portions of the township were taken on April 1, 1869, to create Dover Town within the township, which became an independent municipality in 1896. Other portions of the township were taken to create Port Oram (June 26, 1895, now Wharton), Mine Hill Township (March 2, 1923) and Victory Gardens (June 20, 1951).[12]

There are several sections of Randolph, including Mount Freedom, Center Grove, Fernbrook, Ironia, and Shongum.

Randolph Township's 22 square miles (57 km2) in western Morris County have been designated half rural, half suburban by the New Jersey State Planning Commission.

Situated upstream of the Black River, the South branch of the Raritan River, the Whippany River, and the Rockaway River, the hills of Randolph attracted settlers and its streams provided power for industry.[11]

Randolph became a vacation haven in the early part of the 20th century, known for its woods, ponds, lakes and air. Through the 1950s, farms, large hotels and bungalow colonies dotted the community. Performers like Phil Silvers, and Frank Sinatra appeared at the hotels.[13] Boxers Max Baer, Floyd Patterson, James J. Braddock and Rocky Marciano trained or fought at the Saltz Hotel.[13]

[edit] Landmarks

Randolph's township historical landmarks include the 276-year old Liberty Tree, the 1869 Bryant Distillery (famed for its apple jack), and the 1924 Millbrook School, now rehabilitated and in use as offices.[11]

Randolph Historical Society has preserved its historical heritage in the Museum of Old Randolph.

One of Randolph's oldest streets, Gristmill Road, is on the National Register of Historic Places.[11]

[edit] Government

[edit] Local government

The Township Council is the legislative body of Randolph. Randolph's Council-Manager form of government under the Faulkner Act calls for the partisan, at-large election of seven Township Council members, elected to four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either three or four seats up for election every other year. The council selects one of its members to serve as mayor and another as deputy mayor, at a reorganization meeting conducted each year.[1]

The council represents the public and develops and adopts policies, resolves public issues, formulates township policy through motions, resolutions and ordinances which reflect the needs of the public, and maintains a working knowledge of intergovernmental issues and how they will affect the Township of Randolph. Thirteen separate advisory boards and committees assist policy formulation of the council.

The Township Council is similar to a corporate board of directors and is assisted by the Township Attorney, who prepares ordinances and advises on legal issues, the Township Clerk, who prepares resolutions, and the Township Manager, who functions much like the CEO of a corporation.

Members of the Randolph Township Council are Mayor Michael Guadagno (2014), Deputy Mayor Thomas MacArthur (2014), James Loveys (2014), Trina Ruane Mitsch (2012), Allen Napoliello (2014), Michael Obremski (2012) and Joanne Veech (2012), .[14]

[edit] Federal, state and county representation

Randolph Township is in the 11th Congressional district. 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).

Randolph is in the 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).[15]

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.[16] As of 2011, Morris County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director William J. Chegwidden (Wharton),[17] Deputy Freeholder Director Douglas R. Cabana (Boonton Township),[18] Gene F. Feyl (Denville),[19] Ann F. Grassi (Parsippany-Troy Hills),[20] Thomas J. Mastrangelo (Montville),[21] John J. Murphy (Morris Township)[22] and Margaret Nordstrom (Washington Township).[23][24]

[edit] Elections

When voting for national and state level offices, Randolph has leaned toward the Republican Party.[25] In the 2008 Presidential Election, Republican John McCain received 51% of the vote, defeating Democrat Barack Obama, who received around 48%. In the 2009 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Chris Christie received 58% of the vote, defeating Democrat Jon Corzine, who received around 32.5%.

[edit] Education

The Randolph Township Schools educate children in public school for kindergarten through twelfth grade, as well as special-needs preschoolers. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[26]) are the four K-5 elementary schools: Center Grove Elementary School[27] (626 students), Fernbrook Elementary School[28] (610 students), Ironia Elementary School[29] (632 students), and Shongum Elementary School[30] (661 students). Randolph Middle School[31] educates children in grades 6-8 (1,354 students) and Randolph High School for grades 9-12 (1,663 students).

The main campus of the County College of Morris is located in Randolph Township.

The Hebrew Academy of Morris County is a coeducational Jewish day school serving approximately 225 children in nursery school through grade eight.

[edit] Transportation

With Route 10, Dover-Chester Road (County Route 513), and Sussex Turnpike (County Route 617) passing through township lines, and with Route 24, Interstate 287, Interstate 80, and Interstate 280 nearby, the average commute is 27 minutes.[32]

[edit] Community

The community of Randolph Township is largely based around organized events, including high school sports, senior citizen gatherings, and various group activities. These events are necessary, as there is no real "town" area of Randolph for people to convene at. There is a public library, with regularly scheduled reading groups and other programs. Games and socials are held at the Senior Citizen Center at the Brundage Park Playhouse[33] shows plays, and musicals with youth and adult performers alike.

There are recreation programs available for children, teenagers and adults.


[edit] Sports

Sporting activity occurs in various parks.

The Brundage Park Recreation Complex is 232 acres (94 ha). Facilities include 6 lighted tennis courts. 4 lighted softball fields. 2 lighted basketball courts, a tennis practice wall. a Skate Park. a 4 miles (6.4 km) paved walking and jogging trail, Brundage Park Playhouse, a playground, a picnic pavilion, a lacrosse/soccer field, a pond (for fishing or ice skating), a softball field, and a multi-purpose area for soccer and other field sports.

Freedom Park is 172 acres (70 ha). Facilities include (all lighted): a football field, a lacrosse field, a Little League field, a Babe Ruth baseball field, a multi-purpose area, a softball field, a picnic pavilion, a sand volleyball court, and a playground area.

Randolph Park is 41 acres (17 ha). It has a beach. Other facilities include a beach house with a changing room, a refreshment stand, a picnic facilities, a playground area, a permanent docks for lap swimming, a volleyball court and a basketball court.

Heistein Park is 44 acres (18 ha). Facilities include 6 soccer fields, 4 Little League/softball fields, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, a refreshment stand, and a lake for fishing and ice skating. Soccer tournaments are held here for travel soccer.

Stonybrook Park is 30 acres (12 ha). This park is used as a day camp during the summer months (June - August) and is divided by a local street to create east and west sections. Facilities include: in the western portion a field. In the eastern portion is the day camp with a swimming pool, a small tot-lot, and various buildings for camp activities.

Kiwanis Park contains 1.8 acres (0.73 ha). Facilities include a playground, an open play area and picnic tables.

Rosenfarb Park facilities include 1/2 court basketball court, and a picnic area

Hidden Valley Park contains 51 acres (21 ha). The park contains rolling hills, a pond and natural walking trails. The township’s walking and biking trail traverses the site.

Cohen Farm Park consists of 111 acres (45 ha). It is undeveloped. The township’s 16-mile trail system cuts through the park Connects to Brundage Park and Freedom Park.

[edit] Notable residents

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 116.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Randolph, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Census data for Randolph township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 17, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  5. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  7. ^ a b "Record Temperatures for Randolph, NJ (07869)". Weather.com. http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/07869. Retrieved 29 January 2011. 
  8. ^ "Monthly Averages for Randolph, NJ (07869)". Weather.com. http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/07869. Retrieved 15 December 2010. 
  9. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  10. ^ http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-context=adp&-qr_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_DP3YR3&-ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_&-tree_id=3307&-redoLog=false&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=06000US3402761890&-format=&-_lang=en
  11. ^ a b c d e f g "History of Randolph". randolphnj.org. http://www.randolphnj.org/get_to_know_us/history_general/. Retrieved 7 February 2011. 
  12. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 196.
  13. ^ a b "Randolph's Hotels". randolphnj.org. http://www.randolphnj.org/get_to_know_us/grand_hotels/. Retrieved 7 February 2011. 
  14. ^ 2012 Township Council Roster, Randolph Township. Accessed January 11, 2012.
  15. ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
  16. ^ What is a Freeholder?, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2011.
  17. ^ William J. Chegwidden, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  18. ^ Douglas R. Cabana, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  19. ^ Gene F. Feyl, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  20. ^ Ann F. Grossi, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  21. ^ Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  22. ^ John J. Murphy, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  23. ^ Margaret Nordstrom, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  24. ^ Meet the Freeholders, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  25. ^ "Governor Morris County". State of New Jersey. 2009. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2009-governor_results-morris.pdf. Retrieved 2010-04-23. 
  26. ^ Data for the Randolph Township Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 3, 2008.
  27. ^ Center Grove Elementary School
  28. ^ Fernbrook Elementary School
  29. ^ Ironia Elementary School
  30. ^ Shongum Elementary School
  31. ^ Randolph Middle School
  32. ^ Randolph Township Website
  33. ^ Brundage Park Playhouse
  34. ^ AsianAthlete Profile
  35. ^ "Kwan may go for gold in '06", The Record (Bergen County), January 7, 2004. Accessed August 9, 2007. "Kendra Goodwin of Randolph and her partner Brent Bommentre of Hatboro Horsham, Pa., placed sixth in the first dance event, and moved up to fourth place in the overall standings after finishing fourth in the original dance event."
  36. ^ Chessari, Joe. "WHERE'S WHAT'S-HIS-NAME", The Record (Bergen County), December 21, 1991. "Howatt, who has lived in Randolph since 1984..."
  37. ^ a b Cahillane, Kevin. "Homegrown: A Stoner Comedy Straight Out of Randolph", The New York Times, August 15, 2004. Accessed May 2, 2007. "ABSTRACT - Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, who grew up in Randolph, discuss their movie Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, about two young Jerseyans in search of White Castle nirvana..."
  38. ^ Parros '03 relishes job as an NHL enforcer, Daily Princetonian, April 26, 2006. "His family, which lives in Randolph, N.J., thought it would be nice if he were nearby, though the decision to attend Princeton was ultimately his."

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