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'''Randolph''' is a [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] in [[Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the township population was 25,734.<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/>
'''Randolph''' is an affluent [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] in [[Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the township population was 25,734.<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/>


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 21:49, 8 September 2012

For the former Randolph Township in Burlington County, see Randolph Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
Randolph Township, New Jersey
Township
Official seal of Randolph Township, New Jersey
Seal
Motto: 
Where Life is Worth Living
Randolph Township highlighted in Morris County. Inset map: Morris County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Randolph Township highlighted in Morris County. Inset map: Morris County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Randolph, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Randolph, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 1806
Government
[3]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Council-Manager)
 • MayorMichael Guadagno (term ends December 31, 2012)[1]
 • ManagerJohn C. Lovell[2]
Area
[4]
 • Total21.071 sq mi (54.574 km2)
 • Land20.822 sq mi (53.929 km2)
 • Water0.249 sq mi (0.645 km2)  1.18%
Elevation
[5]
1,010 ft (308 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[6][7][8]
 • Total25,734
 • Density1,235.9/sq mi (477.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
07869[9]
Area code(s)862/973
FIPS code34-61890Template:GR[10]
GNIS feature ID0882201Template:GR[4]
Websitehttp://www.randolphnj.org

Randolph is an affluent Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 25,734.[6][7][8]

Geography

Randolph Township is located at 40°50′30″N 74°34′42″W / 40.841691°N 74.57833°W / 40.841691; -74.57833 (40.841691,-74.57833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 21.071 square miles (54.574 km2), of which, 20.822 square miles (53.929 km2) of it is land and 0.249 square miles (0.645 km2) of it (1.18%) is water.Template:GR[4]

Land in Randolph runs from 551 feet (168 m) to 1,120 feet (340 m) above sea level. Randolph Township has 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]

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.

Climate

On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 102°F in 1953. On average, the coolest month is January, while the maximum average precipitation occurs in September. The lowest recorded temperature was -24°F in 1943.[12]

Climate data for Randolph
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.30
(109) 		3.23
(82) 		4.18
(106) 		4.54
(115) 		4.93
(125) 		4.78
(121) 		5.03
(128) 		4.78
(121) 		5.09
(129) 		4.05
(103) 		4.32
(110) 		4.05
(103) 		53.28
(1,352)
Source: [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19102,307—
19202,5098.8%
19302,165*−13.7%
19402,160−0.2%
19504,29398.8%
19607,295*69.9%
197013,29682.3%
198017,82834.1%
199019,97412.0%
200024,84724.4%
201025,7343.6%
Population sources:1910-1930[14]
1930-1990[15] 2000[16] 2010[6][7][8]
* = lost area in previous decade

2010 Census

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $123,041 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,800) and the median family income was $144,069 (+/- $7,473). Males had a median income of $100,895 (+/- $2,256) versus $65,011 (+/- $5,834) for females. The per capita income for the township was $56,879 (+/- $3,318). About 1.8% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.[17]

2000 Census

Sign on Patriots Path

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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.[16]

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.[16]

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.[16]

The median income for a household in the township was $97,589, and the median income for a family was $115,722. 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.[16]

History

The earliest known inhabitants of what is now Randolph were the Lenni Lenape Native Americans.

The earliest European settlers of what is now Randolph were Quakers and one of the pioneering landowners was Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph, who purchased 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of what would become the township in the Mine Hill area in 1753, later becoming the namesake of the Township.[11] New Jersey’s first iron mine was established in Randolph in 1713, and for hundreds of years the mines fostered the development of the township, providing the raw materials for weapons used by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.[11] During the war, the area was a supply point for George Washington's army during their winter encampment 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).[18]

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

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.[19] Boxers Max Baer, Floyd Patterson, James J. Braddock and Rocky Marciano trained or fought at the Saltz Hotel.[19]

Landmarks

Randolph's township historical landmarks include the Liberty Tree (which dates back to 1720), the 1869 Bryant Distillery (famed for its applejack) and the 1924 Millbrook School, now rehabilitated and in use as offices.[20]

The Randolph Historical Society has preserved its historical heritage in the Museum of Old Randolph.[21] One of Randolph's oldest streets, Gristmill Road, is on the National Register of Historic Places.[11]

Government

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.[3]

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.

As of 2012, members of the Randolph Township Council are Mayor Michael Guadagno (term in office ends December 31, 2014; term as mayor ends December 31, 2012), Deputy Mayor Thomas MacArthur (2014), James Loveys (2014), Trina Ruane Mitsch (2012), Allen Napoliello (2014), Michael Obremski (2012) and Joanne Veech (2012).[22]

Federal, state and county representation

Randolph Township is in the 11th Congressional district[23] and is part of New Jersey's 25th state legislative district.[7][24]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill (D, Montclair).[25] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrat Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[26]. One seat is currently vacant after Senator Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs) resigned on August 20, 2024.[27][28][29]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 25th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony M. Bucco (R, Boonton Township) and in the General Assembly by Christian Barranco (R, Jefferson Township) and Aura K. Dunn (R, Mendham Borough).[30] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Morris County Freeholders

Elections

When voting for national and state level offices, Randolph has leaned toward the Republican Party.[31] 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%.

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 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[32]) are the four elementary schools — Center Grove Elementary School (515 students; grades K-5), Fernbrook Elementary School (611; PreK-5), Ironia Elementary School (629; K-5) and Shongum Elementary School (652; K-5) — along with Randolph Middle School for grades 6-8 (1,275 students) and Randolph High School for grades 9-12 (1,723 students).[33]

Established in 1968, the main campus of the County College of Morris is located on a 218 acres (88 ha) campus in Randolph Township.[34]

The Hebrew Academy of Morris County is a coeducational Jewish day school for students in preschool through eighth grade, serving approximately 225 children. The school has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.[35]

Transportation

Route 10, Dover-Chester Road (County Route 513), and Sussex Turnpike (County Route 617) pass through township lines.[36]

Community

Randolph has had organized events, including high school sports, senior citizen gatherings, and various group activities. The public library schedules reading groups and other programs. Games and socials are held at the Senior Citizen Center at the Brundage Park Playhouse, which presents plays and musicals with youth and adult performers.[37]

Recreation programs are available for children, teenagers and adults.

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.[38]

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.[38]

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.[38]

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 team soccer.[38]

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 a field in the western portion, while the eastern portion hosts the day camp with a swimming pool, a small tot-lot, and various buildings for camp activities.[38]

Kiwanis Park contains 1.8 acres (0.73 ha). Facilities include a playground, an open play area and picnic tables.[38]

Rosenfarb Park facilities include 1/2 court basketball court, and a picnic area.[38]

Hidden Valley Park contains 51 acres (21 ha) of rolling hills, a pond and natural walking trails. The township’s walking and biking trail cross the site.[38]

Cohen Farm Park consists of an undeveloped 111 acres (45 ha). The township’s 16-mile trail system cuts through the park, connecting to Brundage Park and Freedom Park.[38]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ 2012 New Jersey Mayors Directory Search, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, February 13, 2012. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  2. ^ Township Manager, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  3. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 116.
  4. ^ a b c Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Randolph, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.
  6. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 12. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  8. ^ a b c Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Randolph township, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  9. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Randolph, NJ, United States Postal Service,. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  10. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  11. ^ a b c d e Get to Know Us: History, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  12. ^ "Record Temperatures for Randolph, NJ (07869)". Weather.com. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
  13. ^ "Monthly Averages for Randolph, NJ (07869)". Weather.com. Retrieved 15 December 2010.
  14. ^ Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I, United States Census Bureau, p. 718. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  15. ^ 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 April 19, 2012.
  16. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  17. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  18. ^ Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 196. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  19. ^ a b "Randolph's Hotels". randolphnj.org. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  20. ^ Randolph Landmarks, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 20, 2012.
  21. ^ Historical Society, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012
  22. ^ 2012 Township Council Roster, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  23. ^ 2011 New Jersey Citizen’s Guide to Government, p. 63, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  24. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  25. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  26. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  27. ^ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
  28. ^ Fox, Lauren; Foran, Clare (July 23, 2024). "Bob Menendez will resign his US Senate seat effective August 20". CNN. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  29. ^ Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County. nj.com. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Booker, Cory A. - (D - NJ) Class II; Menendez, Robert - (D - NJ) Class I"
  30. ^ Legislative Roster for District 25, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  31. ^ "Governor Morris County" (PDF). State of New Jersey. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
  32. ^ Data for the Randolph Township Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  33. ^ Schools, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  34. ^ History of CCM, County College of Morris. Accessed April 19, 2012. "County College of Morris is located on 218 acres of rolling terrain in Randolph. The college first opened its doors to students in 1968 after Henderson Hall, the first building on campus, was completed."
  35. ^ About Us Hebrew Academy of Morris County. Accessed April 19, 2012. "Founded in 1967, the Hebrew Academy is celebrating its 40th anniversary.The Hebrew Academy of Morris County, a Blue Ribbon School awarded by the US Department of Education, is a co-educational Jewish day school serving approximately 225 children in nursery school through grade eight."
  36. ^ Randolph Township Website
  37. ^ Brundage Park Playhouse
  38. ^ a b c d e f g h i About Our Parks, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012.
  39. ^ Cromartie defies a court order that allows her to speak with her son three times a week, she charged. “They don’t answer the phone,” said Pierre, who’s called the cops in Randolph, NJ, to knock on Cromartie’s door."
  40. ^ AsianAthlete Profile
  41. ^ "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."
  42. ^ Chessari, Joe. "WHERE'S WHAT'S-HIS-NAME", The Record (Bergen County), December 21, 1991. "Howatt, who has lived in Randolph since 1984..."
  43. ^ 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..."
  44. ^ 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."
  45. ^ Via Associated Press. "Randolph native Drew Willy leading Buffalo resurgence", The Star-Ledger, September 16, 2008. Accessed April 19, 2012. "Saturday's win over Temple may go down as the most dramatic in University at Buffalo history, but for senior Drew Willy, a Randolph native, it was just another step in his evolution into a top-tier quarterback."
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