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Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Borough
Map of Tinton Falls in Monmouth County
Map of Tinton Falls in Monmouth County
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyMonmouth
IncorporatedAugust 15, 1950 as New Shrewsbury
Renamed1975 as Tinton Falls
Government
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
Area
 • Total15.6 sq mi (40.5 km2)
 • Land15.6 sq mi (40.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
[1]
118 ft (36 m)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total17,082
 • Density965.7/sq mi (372.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
07700-07799
Area code732
FIPS code34-73020Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0885419Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.tintonfalls.com

Tinton Falls is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 15,053.

The borough was formed as New Shrewsbury by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on August 15, 1950, based on the results of a referendum held on July 18, 1950, after breaking away from Shrewsbury Township.[3] It was renamed "Tinton Falls" in 1975, to avoid postal errors.[4] The name came from Lewis Morris's plantation, Tinton Manor, which employed free white workers and slaves. The borough is also home to the highest waterfall on New Jersey's coastal plain.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 15.6 square miles (40.5 km²), of which, 15.6 square miles (40.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19503,783—
19607,31393.3%
19708,39514.8%
19807,740−7.8%
199012,36159.7%
200015,05321.8%
2006 (est.)17,082[2]
Population 1930 - 1990.[5]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 15,053 people, 5,883 households, and 3,976 families residing in the borough. The population density was 965.7 people per square mile (372.8/km²). There were 6,211 housing units at an average density of 398.4/sq mi (153.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 78.80% White, 13.04% African American, 0.24% Native American, 4.96% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.70% of the population.

There were 5,883 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $68,697, and the median income for a family was $79,773. Males had a median income of $58,098 versus $37,857 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $31,520. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Borough of Tinton Falls, since July 1, 1985, has operated under the Mayor-Council form of municipal government under the Faulkner Act.[6]

The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Borough and is elected for a four-year term. The Borough Business Administrator reports to, and may act for the Mayor, in the Mayor's absence. The Borough Council is the legislative body. There are five members elected at large for staggered four-year terms.[7]

The incumbent mayor is Peter Maclearie, who was elected in 2005.

Members of the Borough Council are Council President Michael Skudera (term ends June 30, 2009), Deputy Council President Brendan Tobin (2011), Gary Baldwin (2011), Paul J. Ford (2009) and Duane Morrill (2011).[8]

Federal, state and county representation

Tinton Falls is in the Twelfth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 12th Legislative District.[9]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, Ewing Township).[10][11] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[12] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[13][14]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Owen Henry (R, Old Bridge Township) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan) and Alex Sauickie (R, Jackson Township).[15] Template:NJ Governor

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Education

Public school students in grades K through 8 attend the three schools in the Tinton Falls School District, together with students from the neighboring community of Shrewsbury Township. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[16]) are Mahala F. Atchison School for grades K-3 (760 students), Swimming River School for grades 4&5 (345) and Tinton Falls Middle School grades 6-8 (535). All three district schools are located in Tinton Falls.

In 2004, Mahala F. Atchison School was designated as a Governors School of Excellence, and in 2005 Tinton Falls Middle School earned that designation. Additionally all three schools have won numerous Best Practices awards.

Members of the Board of Education are: Peter Karavites ( President ), Joeseph Defino ( Vice President ), Nicole Alfano, Ken Hager, Tracy Johnson, Michael Laffey, Sandra Lopez, Steven Schertz, Wayne Wiebalk[1]

John Russo was hired as the Superintendent in November of 2007.

Students in public school for grades 9 to 12 attend Monmouth Regional High School, located in Tinton Falls. The school serves students from Eatontown, Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls. Students also come from the military installations of Fort Monmouth and Naval Weapons Station Earle.[17]

Ranney School is a coeducational, nonsectarian K-12 private school with an enrollment of 785 students. The school was founded in 1960, and its campus occupies 60 acres off Hope Road.

Transportation

Passing through Tinton Falls are the Garden State Parkway, Route 18, Route 35 and Route 36. Tinton Falls houses Exits 100, 102, and 105 on the parkway, including a high-speed toll gate, and the southern start/end of the express and local carriageways.

Facts and history

The Tinton Police K-9 Unit was established in 1992 by Captain Glenn Rogers and his K9 partner "Rookie". Rookie was retired from active duty in 2000 after distinguishing himself as one of the top police dogs in the state. Currently, the unit consists of three K-9 teams.

Tinton Falls is the hometown of Amir Meshal, an American who was detained by the Ethiopian military in early 2007 while he was fighting alongside the Union of Islamic Courts militias in Somalia.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Tinton Falls, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Census data for Tinton Falls borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 26, 2007.
  3. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 183.
  4. ^ If You're Thinking of Living In/Tinton Falls, N.J.; An Old Area That Has Bloomed Lately, The New York Times, July 22, 2001.
  5. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  6. ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 63.
  7. ^ Tinton Falls Government, Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed August 9, 2006.
  8. ^ Tinton Falls Borough Council, Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed July 26, 2007.
  9. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 65. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  10. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  11. ^ Biography, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Watson Coleman and her husband William reside in Ewing Township and are blessed to have three sons; William, Troy, and Jared and three grandchildren; William, Kamryn and Ashanee."
  12. ^ 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."
  13. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html
  14. ^ Tully, Tracey (August 23, 2024). "Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  15. ^ Legislative Roster for District 12, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Data for the Tinton Falls School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 23, 2008.
  17. ^ Monmouth Regional High School 2006 Report card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 23, 2008. "Pupils attending reside in the Monmouth County communities of Eatontown, Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls. In addition, some students come from the military facilities of Fort Monmouth and Earle Naval Weapons Station."

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