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|leader_name = Paul N. Mirabelli (term ends December 31, 2013)<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/dca/mayors/mayors2013.pdf 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed May 13, 2013.</ref>
|leader_name = Paul N. Mirabelli (term ends December 31, 2013)<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/dca/mayors/mayors2013.pdf 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed May 13, 2013.</ref>
|leader_title1 = Administrator
|leader_title1 = Administrator
|leader_name1 = James J. Debbie, Jr.<ref>[http://www.mountainside-nj.com/administ.htm Borough Administrator], Borough of Mountainside. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref>
|leader_name1 = James J. Debbie, Jr.<ref>[http://www.mountainside-nj.com/gov/admin Borough Administrator], Borough of Mountainside. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>
|leader_title2 = [[Clerk (municipal official)|Clerk]]
|leader_title2 = [[Clerk (municipal official)|Clerk]]
|leader_name2 = Martha Lopez<ref>[http://www.mountainside-nj.com/clerk.htm Borough Clerk], Borough of Mountainside. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref>
|leader_name2 = Martha Lopez<ref>[http://www.mountainside-nj.com/dept/2012-03-20-10-11-11 Borough Clerk], Borough of Mountainside. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>
|established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date = September 25, 1895
|established_date = September 25, 1895
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|area_water_sq_mi = 0.041
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.041
|area_water_percent = 1.02
|area_water_percent = 1.02
|area_rank = 296th of 566 in state<br>12th of 21 in county<ref name=CensusArea/>


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|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]]
|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name=APP2010>[http://php.app.com/census/results2.php?pageNum_Recordset1=0&totalRows_Recordset1=22&State=NJ&County=Union&Town=%25&Submit=Search "2010 Census Populations: Union County"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]''. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2010>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3403948510 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Mountainside borough, Union County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_uni/mountainside1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Mountainside borough], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref>
|population_footnotes = <ref name=APP2010>[http://php.app.com/census/results2.php?pageNum_Recordset1=0&totalRows_Recordset1=22&State=NJ&County=Union&Town=%25&Submit=Search "2010 Census Populations: Union County"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]''. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2010>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3403948510 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Mountainside borough, Union County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_uni/mountainside1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Mountainside borough], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref>
|population_total = 6685
|population_total = 6685
|population_rank = 324th of 566 in state<br>19th of 21 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.ST16/0400000US34 GCT-PH1 Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_density_sq_mi = 1668
|population_density_sq_mi = 1668.0
|population_density_rank = 315th of 566 in state<br>21st of 21 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010/>


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| estyear=2011
| estyear=2011
| estref=<ref>[http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2011/files/SUB-EST2011_34.csv Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 26, 2012.</ref>
| estref=<ref>[http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2011/files/SUB-EST2011_34.csv Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 26, 2012.</ref>
| footnote=Population sources:<small><br>1900-1910<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA339 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 339. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref> 1910-1930<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA719 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 719. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref><br>1930-1990<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090502173646/http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm 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 July 17, 2012.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/> 2010<ref name=APP2010/><ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
| footnote=Population sources:<small> 1900-1920<ref>[http://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref><br>1900-1910<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA339 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 339. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref> 1910-1930<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA719 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 719. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref><br>1930-1990<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090502173646/http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm 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 July 17, 2012.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=APP2010/><ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
}}
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[[File:Echo Lake Park in Mountainside NJ autumnal scene.jpg|thumb|Echo Lake Park view in autumn.]]
[[File:Echo Lake Park in Mountainside NJ autumnal scene.jpg|thumb|Echo Lake Park view in autumn.]]
[[File:Artist Emma Auriemma painting at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside New Jersey.jpg|thumb|A landscape artist paints an autumnal scene at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.]]
[[File:Artist Emma Auriemma painting at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside New Jersey.jpg|thumb|A landscape artist paints an autumnal scene at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.]]
There were 2,434 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% 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 2.95.<ref name=Census2000/>
There were 2,434 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% 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 2.95.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>


In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.<ref name=Census2000/>
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>


The median income for a household in the borough was $97,195, and the median income for a family was $105,773. Males had a median income of $78,595 versus $52,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $47,474. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/>
The median income for a household in the borough was $97,195, and the median income for a family was $105,773. Males had a median income of $78,595 versus $52,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $47,474. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>


==Government==
==Government==
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===Local government===
===Local government===
Mountainside Borough is governed by a [[Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council)|Mayor-Council]] form of government as authorized through the Option Municipal Charter Law (commonly called the [[Faulkner Act (New Jersey)|Faulkner Act]]). Enacted by the [[New Jersey Legislature]] in 1950 this form of local New Jersey government provides for the election of a Mayor for a term of four years and a Borough Council consisting of six members, elected for three-year terms each, with two seats coming up for election each year. Both the Mayor and Borough Council are elected at large, that is, to represent the entire community. Elections for all officials in Mountainside Borough are conducted on a partisan basis during the November General Election.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2005, p. 94. Shows form of government as [[Borough (New Jersey)]].</ref>
Mountainside is governed by a [[Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council)|Mayor-Council]] form of government as authorized through the Option Municipal Charter Law (commonly called the [[Faulkner Act (New Jersey)|Faulkner Act]]). Under this form of local government a Mayor is elected for a term of four years and there is a Borough Council consisting of six members, elected for three-year terms each, with two seats coming up for election each year. Both the Mayor and Borough Council are elected at large, that is, to represent the entire community. Elections for all officials in Mountainside Borough are conducted on a partisan basis during the November General Election.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2005, p. 94. Shows form of government as [[Borough (New Jersey)]].</ref>


{{as of|2012}}, the mayor of Mountainside is Paul N. Mirabelli, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2015. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Keith C. Turner (2014), Deanna Andre (2014), William R. Lane (2012), Robert W. Messler (2012), Glenn Mortimer (2013) and Jeffrey R. Wass (2013).<ref>[http://www.mountainside-nj.com/borough.htm Mountainside Borough Council], Borough of Mountainside. Accessed April 22, 2011.</ref>
{{as of|2013}}, the mayor of Mountainside is Paul N. Mirabelli ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]], term of office ends on December 31, 2015). Members of the Borough Council are Council President Keith C. Turner (R, 2014), Deanna Andre (R, 2014), William R. Lane (R, 2015), Robert W. Messler (R, 2015), Glenn Mortimer (R, 2013) and Jeffrey R. Wass (R, 2013).<ref>[http://www.mountainside-nj.com/gov/council Borough Council], Borough of Mountainside. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://ucnj.org/government/county-clerk/elected-officials-kenilworth-roselle/ County Clerk Elections: Kenilworth – Roselle], [[Union County, New Jersey]]. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref><ref name=Union2010>[http://ucnj.org/nov2result/Election%20Result_dtl.htm#cont31 Union County General Election November 2, 2010], [[Union County, New Jersey]] Clerk. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref><ref name=Union2011>[http://ucnj.org/OfficialGeneralElectionResults2011/Official%20General%202011_dtl.htm#cont23 Union County 2011 General, November 8, 2011], [[Union County, New Jersey]] Clerk. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref><ref name=Union2012>[http://ucnj.org/general-election/Election%20Result_dtl.htm#cont20 Union Co 2012 General/School Election November 6, 2012], [[Union County, New Jersey]] Clerk. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>


===Federal, state and county representation===
===Federal, state and county representation===
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{{NJ Union County Freeholders}}
{{NJ Union County Freeholders}}

===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 4,744 registered voters in Mountainside, of which 1,201 (25.3% vs. 41.8% countywide) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 1,568 (33.1% vs. 15.3%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 1,974 (41.6% vs. 42.9%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There was one voter registered to another party.<ref name=VoterRegistration>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-union-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Union], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref> Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 71.0% (vs. 53.3% in Union County) were registered to vote, including 92.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.6% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>

In the [[United States presidential election, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Republican [[Mitt Romney]] received 2,100 votes here (59.2% vs. 32.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[Barack Obama]] with 1,401 votes (39.5% vs. 66.0%) and other candidates with 30 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 3,548 ballots cast by the borough's 4,940 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.8% (vs. 68.8% in Union County).<ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-union.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Union County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-union.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Union County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Republican [[John McCain]] received 2,331 votes here (60.0% vs. 35.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[Barack Obama]] with 1,500 votes (38.6% vs. 63.1%) and other candidates with 33 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 3,888 ballots cast by the borough's 4,911 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.2% (vs. 74.7% in Union County).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-union.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Union County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Republican [[George W. Bush]] received 2,215 votes here (58.0% vs. 40.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[John Kerry]] with 1,561 votes (40.8% vs. 58.3%) and other candidates with 31 votes (0.8% vs. 0.7%), among the 3,822 ballots cast by the borough's 4,796 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.7% (vs. 72.3% in the whole county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_union_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Union County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>

In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 1,754 votes here (61.8% vs. 41.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] with 842 votes (29.6% vs. 50.6%), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 204 votes (7.2% vs. 5.9%) and other candidates with 17 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 2,840 ballots cast by the borough's 4,827 registered voters, yielding a 58.8% turnout (vs. 46.5% in the county).<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-union.pdf 2009 Governor: Union County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
The [[Mountainside School District]] serves public school students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3411040 Data for the Mountainside School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed July 17, 2012.</ref>) are
The [[Mountainside School District]] serves public school students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3411040 Data for the Mountainside School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>) are
[http://www.mountainsideschools.org/index.php/schools/bw Beechwood School] in grades PreK-2 (267 students) and
[http://www.mountainsideschools.org/school/bw Beechwood School] (grades PreK-2; 267 students) and
[http://www.mountainsideschools.org/index.php/schools/df Deerfield School] in grades 3-8 (522 students)
[http://www.mountainsideschools.org/school/df Deerfield School] (grades 3-8; 535 students).


Public school students in grades 9-12 attend [[Governor Livingston High School]] in [[Berkeley Heights, New Jersey|Berkeley Heights]], as part of a [[sending/receiving relationship]] with the [[Berkeley Heights Public Schools]].<ref>[http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc10/narrative/39/0310/39-0310-000.html Berkeley Heights Public School District 2010 Report Card Narrative], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed April 21, 2011. "In addition to serving the public school students of Berkeley Heights Township, high school students from the neighboring Borough of Mountainside are educated at the Governor Livingston school."</ref>
Public school students in grades 9-12 attend [[Governor Livingston High School]] in [[Berkeley Heights, New Jersey|Berkeley Heights]], as part of a [[sending/receiving relationship]] with the [[Berkeley Heights Public Schools]].<ref>[http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc11/narrative/39/0310/39-0310-000.html Berkeley Heights Public School District 2011 Report Card Narrative], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed May 20, 2013. "In addition to serving the public school students of Berkeley Heights, high school students from the neighboring Borough of Mountainside are educated at the Governor Livingston school."</ref> Students also have the choice to attend the programs of the [[Union County Vocational Technical Schools]], which serve students from across Union County.<ref>[http://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/domain/102 Our District], [[Union County Vocational Technical Schools]]. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>


==Emergency medical services==
==Emergency medical services==
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
[[New Jersey Transit bus operations]] [[List of New Jersey Transit bus routes (100–199)#To the Raritan Valley|routes 114 and 117]] provide service to the [[Port Authority Bus Terminal]] in [[Midtown Manhattan]] in [[New York City]] while [[List of New Jersey Transit bus routes (1–99)#To the Raritan Valley|routes 65 and 66]] travel to [[Newark, New Jersey|Downtown Newark]], all making local stops at points in proxmate communities. An early use of [[bus rapid transit in New Jersey]], a BBS (bus bypass shoulder, originally called a BOS or ''bus on shoulder'' lane) has been in operation for many years. Unlike most towns along [[U.S. Route 22 in New Jersey|Route 22]], zoning in Mountainside does not allow for much commercial development adjacent to the freeway.<ref>Cheslow, Jerry. [http://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/09/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-living-mountainside-nj-rural-borough-single-family-homes.html?pagewanted=all "If You're Thinking of Living In/Mountainside, N.J.; A Rural Borough of Single-Family Homes"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 9, 2000. Accessed July 17, 2012. "Under a 50-year-old zoning ordinance designed to preserve the beauty of the borough, retail services, except for restaurants and a multiplex movie theater, are banned along the highway."</ref> For a one mile stretch in the town, the eastbound shoulder on the [[arterial road]] can be used for peak hour buses.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = Shoulder Lanes—The American Experience | work = Efficient Use of Highway Summary Report to Congress | publisher = [[Federal Highway Administration]] | date = | url = http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop10023/chap2.htm | accessdate = 2012-05-15 | quote = In Mountainside, New Jersey, along Route 22, buses are allowed to use the shoulder of the arterial in the eastbound direction during congested periods. Operational for years, this shoulder use treatment was intended to allow transit vehicles to save travel time along the corridor toward Perth Amboy for about 1 mi. The facility is operated by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and pavement markings indicate "Buses May Use Shoulder." }}</ref> In 2012, NJDOT regulated the BBS as an exclusive bus lane from 6 to 7:30am.<ref>{{cite web | title = Traffic Regulations Orders of the Commissioner of Transportation Lane Usage Route US 22 | publisher = [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]] | date = April 9, 2012 | url = http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/traffic_orders/laneuse/rt22.shtm | accessdate = 2012-02-15}}</ref> In 2009, NJDOT funded construction of two bus turnouts along the road in nearby [[Union Township, Union County, New Jersey|Union]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Dooley | first = Ellen | title = NJDOT to construct new bus turnouts for speed and safety along Route 22 in Union | newspaper = Suburban News | date = September 22, 2009 | url = http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2009/09/njdot_to_construct_new_bus_tur.html | accessdate = 2012-05-15 }}</ref>
[[New Jersey Transit bus operations]] [[List of New Jersey Transit bus routes (100–199)#To the Raritan Valley|routes 114 and 117]] provide service to the [[Port Authority Bus Terminal]] in [[Midtown Manhattan]] in [[New York City]] while [[List of New Jersey Transit bus routes (1–99)#To the Raritan Valley|routes 65 and 66]] travel to [[Newark, New Jersey|Downtown Newark]], all making local stops at points in proximate communities.http://web.archive.org/web/20090522212305/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesUnionCountyTo Union County Bus / Rail Connections], [[New Jersey Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of May 22, 2009. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref> An early use of [[bus rapid transit in New Jersey]], a BBS (bus bypass shoulder, originally called a BOS or ''bus on shoulder'' lane) has been in operation for many years. Unlike most towns along [[U.S. Route 22 in New Jersey|Route 22]], zoning in Mountainside does not allow for much commercial development adjacent to the freeway.<ref>Cheslow, Jerry. [http://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/09/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-living-mountainside-nj-rural-borough-single-family-homes.html?pagewanted=all "If You're Thinking of Living In/Mountainside, N.J.; A Rural Borough of Single-Family Homes"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 9, 2000. Accessed July 17, 2012. "Under a 50-year-old zoning ordinance designed to preserve the beauty of the borough, retail services, except for restaurants and a multiplex movie theater, are banned along the highway."</ref> For a one mile stretch in the town, the eastbound shoulder on the [[arterial road]] can be used for peak hour buses.<ref>[http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop10023/chap2.htm Shoulder Lanes—The American Experience: Efficient Use of Highway Summary Report to Congress], [[Federal Highway Administration]]. Accessed May 20, 2013. "In Mountainside, New Jersey, along Route 22, buses are allowed to use the shoulder of the arterial in the eastbound direction during congested periods. Operational for years, this shoulder use treatment was intended to allow transit vehicles to save travel time along the corridor toward Perth Amboy for about 1 mi. The facility is operated by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and pavement markings indicate 'Buses May Use Shoulder.'"</ref> In 2012, NJDOT regulated the BBS as an exclusive bus lane from 6 to 7:30am.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/traffic_orders/laneuse/rt22.shtm Traffic Regulations Orders of the Commissioner of Transportation Lane Usage Route US 22], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], April 9, 2012. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref> In 2009, NJDOT funded construction of two bus turnouts along the road in nearby [[Union Township, Union County, New Jersey|Union]].<ref>Dooley, Ellen. [http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2009/09/njdot_to_construct_new_bus_tur.html "NJDOT to construct new bus turnouts for speed and safety along Route 22 in Union"], ''Suburban News'', September 22, 2009. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref>


[[Newark Liberty International Airport]] is approximately {{convert|11|miles}} east of Mountainside.
[[Newark Liberty International Airport]] is approximately {{convert|11|miles}} east of Mountainside.

Revision as of 03:42, 21 May 2013

Mountainside, New Jersey
Borough
Map of Mountainside in Union County. Inset: Union County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Mountainside in Union County. Inset: Union County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Mountainside, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Mountainside, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
IncorporatedSeptember 25, 1895
Government
[4]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 • MayorPaul N. Mirabelli (term ends December 31, 2013)[1]
 • AdministratorJames J. Debbie, Jr.[2]
 • ClerkMartha Lopez[3]
Area
[5]
 • Total4.049 sq mi (10.487 km2)
 • Land4.008 sq mi (10.380 km2)
 • Water0.041 sq mi (0.107 km2)  1.02%
 • Rank296th of 566 in state
12th of 21 in county[5]
Elevation
[6]
233 ft (71 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9][10]
 • Total6,685
 • Rank324th of 566 in state
19th of 21 in county[11]
 • Density1,668.0/sq mi (644.0/km2)
  • Rank315th of 566 in state
21st of 21 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07092[12]
Area code908
FIPS code3403948510Template:GR[5][13]
GNIS feature ID0885311Template:GR[5]
Websitehttp://www.mountainside-nj.com

Mountainside is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 6,685,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 83 (+1.3%) from the 6,602 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 55 (-0.8%) from the 6,657 counted in the 1990 Census.[14]

Mountainside was incorporated as a borough on September 25, 1895, from portions of Westfield Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.[15]

New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Mountainside as its 16th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey, as well as eighth in the 2010 list.[16]

Geography

Mountainside is located at 40°40′51″N 74°21′37″W / 40.680722°N 74.360292°W / 40.680722; -74.360292 (40.680722,-74.360292). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 4.049 square miles (10.487 km2), of which, 4.008 square miles (10.380 km2) of it is land and 0.041 square miles (0.107 km2) of it (1.02%) is water.[5]Template:GR

The borough is bordered to the north by Summit, to the east by Springfield Township, to the south by Westfield, and to the west by Berkeley Heights and Scotch Plains.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900367—
1910362−1.4%
192049336.2%
193096595.7%
19401,14819.0%
19502,04678.2%
19606,325209.1%
19707,52018.9%
19807,118−5.3%
19906,657−6.5%
20006,602−0.8%
20106,6851.3%
2011 (est.)6,721[17]0.5%
Population sources: 1900-1920[18]
1900-1910[19] 1910-1930[20]
1930-1990[21] 2000[22][23] 2010[7][8][9][10]

Census 2010

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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $116,210 (with a margin of error of +/- $22,182) and the median family income was $135,086 (+/- $14,679). Males had a median income of $95,030 (+/- $9,312) versus $58,818 (+/- $8,974) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $52,844 (+/- $5,530). About 1.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.[24]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 6,602 people, 2,434 households, and 1,925 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,640.8 people per square mile (634.1/km2). There were 2,478 housing units at an average density of 615.8 per square mile (238.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.09% White, 0.94% African American, 0.09% Native American, 2.80% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% of the population.[22][23]

Echo Lake Park view in autumn.
A landscape artist paints an autumnal scene at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.

There were 2,434 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% 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 2.95.[22][23]

In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.[22][23]

The median income for a household in the borough was $97,195, and the median income for a family was $105,773. Males had a median income of $78,595 versus $52,667 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $47,474. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.[22][23]

Government

Nature path in Watchung Reservation.
Playfields in Watchung Reservation in Mountainside.
Union County's Trailside Nature & Science Center hosts many activities for education for children as well as exploration of nature and local history.
A play area for children in Watchung Reservation in Mountainside.

Local government

Mountainside is governed by a Mayor-Council form of government as authorized through the Option Municipal Charter Law (commonly called the Faulkner Act). Under this form of local government a Mayor is elected for a term of four years and there is a Borough Council consisting of six members, elected for three-year terms each, with two seats coming up for election each year. Both the Mayor and Borough Council are elected at large, that is, to represent the entire community. Elections for all officials in Mountainside Borough are conducted on a partisan basis during the November General Election.[4]

As of 2013, the mayor of Mountainside is Paul N. Mirabelli (R, term of office ends on December 31, 2015). Members of the Borough Council are Council President Keith C. Turner (R, 2014), Deanna Andre (R, 2014), William R. Lane (R, 2015), Robert W. Messler (R, 2015), Glenn Mortimer (R, 2013) and Jeffrey R. Wass (R, 2013).[25][26][27][28][29]

Federal, state and county representation

Mountainside is located in the 7th Congressional District[30] and is part of New Jersey's 21st state legislative district.[9][31][32]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[33] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[34] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[35][36]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 21st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jon Bramnick (R, Westfield) and in the General Assembly by Michele Matsikoudis (R, New Providence) and Nancy Munoz (R, Summit).[37] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Union County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 4,744 registered voters in Mountainside, of which 1,201 (25.3% vs. 41.8% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,568 (33.1% vs. 15.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,974 (41.6% vs. 42.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.[38] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 71.0% (vs. 53.3% in Union County) were registered to vote, including 92.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.6% countywide).[38][39]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 2,100 votes here (59.2% vs. 32.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,401 votes (39.5% vs. 66.0%) and other candidates with 30 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 3,548 ballots cast by the borough's 4,940 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.8% (vs. 68.8% in Union County).[40][41] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 2,331 votes here (60.0% vs. 35.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,500 votes (38.6% vs. 63.1%) and other candidates with 33 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 3,888 ballots cast by the borough's 4,911 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.2% (vs. 74.7% in Union County).[42] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,215 votes here (58.0% vs. 40.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,561 votes (40.8% vs. 58.3%) and other candidates with 31 votes (0.8% vs. 0.7%), among the 3,822 ballots cast by the borough's 4,796 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.7% (vs. 72.3% in the whole county).[43]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,754 votes here (61.8% vs. 41.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 842 votes (29.6% vs. 50.6%), Independent Chris Daggett with 204 votes (7.2% vs. 5.9%) and other candidates with 17 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 2,840 ballots cast by the borough's 4,827 registered voters, yielding a 58.8% turnout (vs. 46.5% in the county).[44]

Education

The Mountainside School District serves public school students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[45]) are Beechwood School (grades PreK-2; 267 students) and Deerfield School (grades 3-8; 535 students).

Public school students in grades 9-12 attend Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Berkeley Heights Public Schools.[46] Students also have the choice to attend the programs of the Union County Vocational Technical Schools, which serve students from across Union County.[47]

Emergency medical services

The Mountainside Rescue Squad covers Mountainside. Due to membership shortage the Mountainside Rescue squad is covered by Atlantic EMS at times.[48]

Transportation

New Jersey Transit bus operations routes 114 and 117 provide service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan in New York City while routes 65 and 66 travel to Downtown Newark, all making local stops at points in proximate communities.http://web.archive.org/web/20090522212305/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesUnionCountyTo Union County Bus / Rail Connections], New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed May 20, 2013.</ref> An early use of bus rapid transit in New Jersey, a BBS (bus bypass shoulder, originally called a BOS or bus on shoulder lane) has been in operation for many years. Unlike most towns along Route 22, zoning in Mountainside does not allow for much commercial development adjacent to the freeway.[49] For a one mile stretch in the town, the eastbound shoulder on the arterial road can be used for peak hour buses.[50] In 2012, NJDOT regulated the BBS as an exclusive bus lane from 6 to 7:30am.[51] In 2009, NJDOT funded construction of two bus turnouts along the road in nearby Union.[52]

Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 11 miles (18 km) east of Mountainside.

Notable people

Notable current and former residents of Mountainside include:

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  2. ^ Borough Administrator, Borough of Mountainside. Accessed May 20, 2013.
  3. ^ Borough Clerk, Borough of Mountainside. Accessed May 20, 2013.
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