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For the stream named Bound Brook, see Bound Brook (Raritan River).
Bound Brook, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Bound Brook
Bound Brook Hotel on Main Street
Bound Brook Hotel on Main Street
Map showing location of Bound Brook in Somerset County. Inset: Location of Somerset County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map showing location of Bound Brook in Somerset County. Inset: Location of Somerset County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Bound Brook, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Bound Brook, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°34′04″N 74°32′14″W / 40.567749°N 74.53725°W / 40.567749; -74.53725[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountySomerset
IncorporatedFebruary 11, 1891
Named forBound Brook (Raritan River)
Government
[6]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorRobert P. Fazen (R, term ends December 31, 2019)[3][4]
 • Municipal clerkDonna Marie Godleski[5]
Area
[1]
 • Total1.695 sq mi (4.389 km2)
 • Land1.659 sq mi (4.297 km2)
 • Water0.036 sq mi (0.092 km2)  2.10%
 • Rank433rd of 566 in state
18th of 21 in county[1]
Elevation
[7]
43 ft (13 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total10,402
 • Estimate 
(2016)[11]
10,455
 • Rank236th of 566 in state
10th of 21 in county[12]
 • Density6,269.6/sq mi (2,420.7/km2)
  • Rank79th of 566 in state
3rd of 21 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08805[13][14]
Area code(s)732[15]
FIPS code3403506790[1][16][17]
GNIS feature ID885166[1][18]
Websitewww.boundbrook-nj.org
Queen's Bridge over Raritan River, Bound Brook, New Jersey

Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States, located along the Raritan River. At the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,402,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 247 (+2.4%) from the 10,155 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 668 (+7.0%) from the 9,487 counted in the 1990 Census.[19]

Bound Brook was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1869, within portions of Bridgewater Township. On February 11, 1891, it was reincorporated as a borough, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day.[20][21]

History

The area was first settled in 1681 and a community was established near the Bound Brook stream of the same name, which flows into the Raritan River via the Green Brook on the eastern side of the borough.[22] The brook, which was mentioned as a boundary in a Native American deed, provides the source of the borough's name.[23][24]

A wooden bridge over the Raritan River was erected as early as 1761 and named Queen's Bridge in 1767. Later, it became a covered bridge. During the American Revolutionary War, the bridge was used repeatedly by both sides including during the Battle of Bound Brook in 1777. In 1875, the wooden bridge was replaced by a steel pipe truss bridge.[25] More than 100 years later, that bridge was itself replaced by a steel girder bridge in 1984, still using the old pillars.[26] The bridge was renovated and repaved in 2007.

The Battle of Bound Brook, one of the battles in the New York and New Jersey campaign during the American Revolutionary War, occurred on April 13, 1777, and resulted in a defeat for the Continental Army, who were routed by about 4,000 troops under British command.[27]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.695 square miles (4.389 km2), including 1.659 square miles (4.297 km2) of land and 0.036 square miles (0.092 km2) of water (2.10%).[1][2]

The borough borders the municipalities of Bridgewater Township and South Bound Brook in Somerset County; and Middlesex Borough in Middlesex County.[28]

Since the southern portion of the borough (including the downtown area) is a low-lying natural flood plain of the Raritan River, Bound Brook has suffered occasional severe flooding after heavy rain. Extensive flood control measures were put into place during 1999–2015 to provide protection from 150-year floods.[29]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870556—
188093468.0%
18901,46256.5%
19002,62279.3%
19103,97051.4%
19205,90648.8%
19307,37224.8%
19407,6163.3%
19508,37410.0%
196010,26322.6%
197010,4501.8%
19809,710−7.1%
19909,487−2.3%
200010,1557.0%
201010,4022.4%
2016 (est.)10,455[11][30]0.5%
Population sources: 1870-1920[31]
1870[32] 1880-1890[33]
1890-1910[34] 1910-1930[35]
1930-1990[36] 2000[37][38] 2010[8][9][10]

Bound Brook prides itself on having a diverse community. It has many thriving small businesses, including restaurants and small markets.

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $67,056 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,450) and the median family income was $68,315 (+/- $7,489). Males had a median income of $33,462 (+/- $4,681) versus $35,261 (+/- $7,245) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,015 (+/- $2,011). About 3.4% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.[39]

The borough had one of the highest Costa Rican percentages of any municipality in the United States and third-highest in New Jersey (population 500+), with 3.4% of residents in the 2010 Census reporting that they were of Costa Rican birth.[40]

Census 2000

At the 2000 United States Census[16] there were 10,155 people, 3,615 households and 2,461 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,953.7 per square mile (2,292.9/km2). There were 3,802 housing units at an average density of 2,229.0 per square mile (858.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 82.57% White, 2.52% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.88% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 8.67% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.87% of the population.[37][38]

There were 3,615 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.21.[37][38]

21.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.[37][38]

The median household income was $46,858 and the median family income was $51,346. Males had a median income of $32,226 versus $28,192 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,395. About 6.9% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.[37][38]

The borough had the highest Costa Rican percentage of any municipality in the United States (population 500+), with 14.7% of residents in the 2000 Census reporting that they were of Costa Rican birth.[41]

Government

Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook

Local government

Bound Brook is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. 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 in a three-year cycle.[6] The Borough form of government used by Bound Brook, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[42][43]

As of 2016, the Mayor of Bound Brook is Republican Robert P. Fazen, whose term of office ends December 31, 2019; Pilato left office in December 2013 and Mark Hasting filled the seat on an interim basis until the November 2014 general election.[44][45] Members of the Borough Council are Council President Abel Gomez (D, 2017), John Buckley (D, 2016; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Philip Fiadino (D, 2017), Vinnie Petti (D, 2018), Beverly Pranzatelli (D, 2016) and David Rosario (D, 2018).[3][46][47][48][49][50]

In April 2016, the Borough Council selected John Buckley from three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Peter Lazzaro until he resigned from office effective April 1.[51][52]

In January 2015, the Borough Council selected Anthony Pranzatelli, the husband of sitting councilmember Beverly Pranzatelli, to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2015 of Lisa Bogart after she had resigned from office.[53]

Daniel Wright was sworn into office in December 2013 to fill the vacant seat of John Miller, who had resigned during the previous month.[54]

Federal, state and county representation

Bound Brook is located in the 12th Congressional District[55] and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.[9][56][57] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Bound Brook had been in the 16th state legislative district.[58] Prior to the 2010 Census, Bound Brook had been part of the 7th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.[58]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, Ewing Township).[59][60] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[61] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[62][63]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt (R, Lopatcong Township) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township).[64] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Somerset County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 4,162 registered voters in Bound Brook, of which 1,149 (27.6% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 955 (22.9% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 2,050 (49.3% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 8 voters registered to other parties.[65] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 40.0% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 51.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide).[65][66]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 57.9% of the vote (1,598 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 40.6% (1,120 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (44 votes), among the 2,785 ballots cast by the borough's 4,399 registered voters (23 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 63.3%.[67][68] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 1,593 votes (53.5% vs. 52.1% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 1,312 votes (44.0% vs. 46.1%) and other candidates with 45 votes (1.5% vs. 1.1%), among the 2,979 ballots cast by the borough's 3,990 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.7% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County).[69] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 1,474 votes (49.6% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 1,440 votes (48.5% vs. 51.5%) and other candidates with 25 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 2,970 ballots cast by the borough's 3,882 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.5% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county).[70]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 64.5% of the vote (1,092 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 33.7% (570 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (30 votes), among the 1,723 ballots cast by the borough's 4,485 registered voters (31 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.4%.[71][72] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,074 votes (52.2% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 749 votes (36.4% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 172 votes (8.4% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 32 votes (1.6% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,056 ballots cast by the borough's 4,138 registered voters, yielding a 49.7% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county).[73]

Education

The Bound Brook School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As of the 2013 - 2014 school year, the district's two schools had an enrollment of 1,729 students and 122.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.11:1.[74] Schools in the district (with 2013 - 2014 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[75]) are Bound Brook Elementary School[76] (grades PreK-8; 1,202 students) and Bound Brook High School[77] (9-12; 527).[78][79][80]

Students from South Bound Brook, New Jersey, attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the South Bound Brook School District.[81][82] At the beginning of the 2011-12, the school joined the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, which allows students from other area communities to attend the Bound Brook schools.[83] In the 2011-12 school year, the high school started a biomedical program from Project Lead the Way in addition to the existing engineering academy program.[84]

There was an Interparochial Catholic School in the borough, Holy Family Academy (for pre-K to grade 8) serving the local and surrounding communities with an estimated enrollment of 150 prior to closure. The school was one of three in the area closed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen at the end of the 2010-11 school year, with plans to feed remaining students to a school facility in South Plainfield.[85]

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 25.37 miles (40.83 km) of roadways, of which 20.56 miles (33.09 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.73 miles (4.39 km) by Somerset County and 2.08 miles (3.35 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[86]

New Jersey Route 28 travels east-west through the center of Bound Brook, while U.S. Route 22 clips the northern portion of the borough. County Routes 525, 527, 533 also pass through.

Public transportation

The borough is served by the Bound Brook train station, which offers NJ Transit service on the Raritan Valley Line to Newark Penn Station.[87] The historic station building on the north side of the tracks is located at 350 E. Main Street and was constructed in 1913.[88] It is now a restaurant; the other station building on the south side is now privately owned.[89] A pedestrian tunnel connects the south and north sides of the tracks. There are also Conrail tracks going past the station, used for freight trains to and from Newark.

NJ Transit offers bus service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 114 and 117 routes, along with local service to Newark on the 65 and 66 routes.[90]

Somerset County offers DASH, CAT, and SCOOT routes, providing service to destinations including Franklin Township, New Brunswick, Raritan, Manville and Hillsborough Township, as well as Bridgewater Commons and Raritan Valley Community College.[91][92]

Flooding

Downtown after April 2007 nor'easter, before completing Bound Brook portion of Green Brook Flood Control Project.

The lower downtown area of Bound Brook has been infamous for flooding of the Raritan River. In September 1999, many structures near the commercial zone were damaged or destroyed by record Raritan floods resulting from Hurricane Floyd. This disaster reinvigorated a long-planned effort called the Green Brook Flood Control Project that would protect Bound Brook from up to a 150-year flooding event from the Raritan River and its tributaries, the Middle Brook and Green Brook that comprise the western and eastern boundaries of the town. During 1999–2015, the United States Army Corps of Engineers implemented extensive flood control measures to provide protection from future floods.[29][93]

The highest flooding level since 1800 in Bound Brook was reached during Hurricane Floyd in September 1999 -- 42.13 feet (12.84 m), according to the United States Geological Survey[94][95]—nearly matched by Tropical Storm Doria in August 1971, the April 2007 nor'easter and Hurricane Irene in August 2011. Main Street was also flooded in July 1938, September 1938, August 1955, August 1973, October 1996, and March 2010.[96]

Bound Brook's downtown flooding led to several out-of-control fires over its history, including the fires of 1881 and 1887 which led to the formation of the Bound Brook Fire Department, and another major fire in 1896.[97] During Hurricane Floyd in 1999, a fire began in Otto Williams Harley Davidson on Main Street. With the building cut off by flood water, the fire spread quickly to two other structures before the Bound Brook Fire Department could contain it, then under the command of Chief Richard S. Colombaroni. Using fire boats from the New York City Fire Department as well as extensive help from mutual aid companies, the fire was stopped before two other buildings on Main Street and others nearby on Mountain Avenue, could be affected.[citation needed] During the April 2007 Nor'easter, the Bound Brook Fire Department stopped another fire from spreading through an area of close residential construction. Under the command of Chief James Knight, and again with the assistance of mutual aid companies including the Finderne Fire Department, fire loss was restricted to three residential buildings.[citation needed]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Bound Brook, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Bound Brook include:

See also

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