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Newton, New Jersey
Town
Map of Newton in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Newton in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Newton, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Newton, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountySussex
IncorporatedApril 11, 1864
Government
[4]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Council-Manager)
 • MayorHelen R. Le Frois (term ends June 30, 2012)[1]
 • AdministratorThomas S. Russo, Jr.[2]
 • ClerkLorraine A. Read[3]
Area
[5]
 • Total3.169 sq mi (8.207 km2)
 • Land3.146 sq mi (8.147 km2)
 • Water0.023 sq mi (0.060 km2)  0.73%
Elevation
[6]
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total7,997
 • Density2,542.2/sq mi (981.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
07860[10]
Area code(s)862/973
FIPS code3403751930Template:GR[11][5]
GNIS feature ID0885322Template:GR[5]
Websitewww.newtontownhall.com

Newton is a town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the county seat of Sussex County.Template:GR As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 7,997.[7][8][9] The population declined by 247 (-3.0%) from the 8,244 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 723 (+9.6%) from the 7,521 counted in the 1990 Census.[12]

Newton was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 11, 1864 from portions of Newton Township, which was also partitioned to create Andover Township and Hampton Township, and was then dissolved. Additional land was acquired from Andover Township in 1869 and 1927, and from Fredon Township in 1920.[13]

Geography

Newton is located at 41°03′10″N 74°45′17″W / 41.052742°N 74.754787°W / 41.052742; -74.754787 (41.052742,-74.754787). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 3.169 square miles (8.207 km2), of which, 3.146 square miles (8.147 km2) of it is land and 0.023 square miles (0.060 km2) of it (0.73%) is water.Template:GR[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18903,003—
19004,37645.7%
19104,4672.1%
19204,125−7.7%
19305,40130.9%
19405,5332.4%
19505,7814.5%
19606,56313.5%
19707,29711.2%
19807,7486.2%
19907,521−2.9%
20008,2449.6%
20107,997−3.0%
Population sources:
1890-1910[14] 1910-1930[15]
1930-1990[16] 2000[17] 2010[7][8][9]
Newton Green

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $48,702 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,922) and the median family income was $72,266 (+/- $10,712). Males had a median income of $57,369 (+/- $5,859) versus $29,676 (+/- $3,910) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,296 (+/- $2,141). About 10.9% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over.[18]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 8,244 people, 3,258 households, and 1,941 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,661.7 people per square mile. There were 3,425 housing units at an average density of 1,105.8 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 91.97% White, 2.80% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.97% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.80% of the population.[17]

There were 3,258 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12.[17]

In the town, the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.[17]

The median income for a household in the town was $44,667, and the median income for a family was $56,484. Males had a median income of $41,089 versus $30,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,577. About 6.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Government

Local government

Newton operates under the Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) form of municipal government with a five-member Town Council, whose members are chosen in nonpartisan elections to four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election in even years. The council selects a mayor and deputy mayor from among its members at a reorganization meeting held after each election.[4]

As of 2012, members of the Town Council are Mayor Helen R. Le Frois (term ends June 30, 2012), Deputy Mayor Sandra Lee Diglio (2014), Kristen S. Becker (2012), E. Kevin Elvidge (2014), Joseph A. Ricciardo (2014).[19]

Federal, state and county representation

Newton Town is in the 5th Congressional district[20] and is part of New Jersey's 24th state legislative district.[8][21]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[22][23] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[24] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[25][26]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township).[27] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Sussex County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, out of a 2010 Census population of 7,997 in Newton, there were 4,476 registered voters (56.0% of the population, vs. 65.8% in all of Sussex County). Of registered voters, 881 (19.7% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,537 (34.3% vs. 39.3% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 2,052 (45.8% vs. 44.1% countywide) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were six voters registered to other parties (two Conservatives, one Green and three Libertarians).[28]

On the national level, Newton leans toward the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 60% of the vote here, ahead of Democrat John Kerry, who received 38%.[29] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 55% of the vote here, outpolling Democrat Barack Obama, who received 43%.[30]

Education

The Newton Public School District serves students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[31]) are Merriam Avenue School (483 students; grades K-5), Halsted Street Middle School (260; 6-8) and Newton High School (826; 9-12).[32] The district's enrollment includes high school students from Andover Borough and Andover and Green townships, who attend the high school as part of sending/receiving relationships.[33]

Northwest Christian School, a private school that educates in PreK-Grade 8, was established in 1966.[34]

Transportation

U.S. Route 206 and New Jersey Route 94 converge in downtown Newton. Interstate 80 is accessible approximately 13 miles to the south.

The nearest New Jersey Transit rail station is Netcong, approximately 12 miles (19 km) to the south. Lakeland Bus Lines provides limited service between Newton and New York. Newton Airport is a public-use airport located 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the central business district.

Medical

Newton Memorial Hospital opened in the early 1930s, during the Great Depression. The medical center was established thanks to a willed gift of $35,000 from Thomas Murray (to be specifically used to establish a hospital in Newton) and a $100,000 bequest from Clarence Linn. According to their website, "Newton Memorial Hospital is a short-term, fully accredited, 146-bed acute care, not-for-profit hospital serving more than 250,000 people in Warren and Sussex counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York."[35]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Newton include:

Points of interest

References

  1. ^ 2012 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, April 26, 2012. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  2. ^ Town Manager, Town of Newton. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  3. ^ Municipal Clerk, Town of Newton. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  4. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 110.
  5. ^ a b c d Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Town of Newton, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.
  7. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 11. Accessed June 27, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Newton town, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  10. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Newton, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  11. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  12. ^ Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  13. ^ Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 231. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  14. ^ "Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890", United States Census Bureau, p. 338. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  15. ^ "Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 - Population Volume I", United States Census Bureau, p. 719. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  16. ^ 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 June 28, 2012.
  17. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Newton town, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  18. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  19. ^ Town Council, Town of Newton. Accessed February 5, 2011.
  20. ^ 2011 New Jersey Citizen’s Guide to Government, p. 62, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed June 27, 2012.
  21. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 27, 2012.
  22. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  23. ^ Biography, Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Josh now lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey with Marla, his wife who was a federal prosecutor, and their two young children, Ellie and Ben."
  24. ^ 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."
  25. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ Legislative Roster for District 24, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  28. ^ Voter Registration Summary - Sussex, New Jersey Department of State, March 23, 2011. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  29. ^ 2004 Presidential Election: Sussex County, New Jersey Department of State, December 13, 2004. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  30. ^ 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Sussex County, New Jersey Department of State, December 23, 2008. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  31. ^ Newton Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  32. ^ Schools, Newton Public School District. Accessed June 28, 2012.
  33. ^ Newton High School 2011 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 28, 2012. "Newton High School serves students from Andover Township, Andover Borough, and Green Township as well as historic Newton."
  34. ^ "Northwest Christian School", Private School Review, accessed January 21, 2009.
  35. ^ Newton Memorial Hospital
  36. ^ Danny Baugher, Fox Sports (USA). Accessed February 5, 2011.
  37. ^ Weird NJ Your Travel Guide to New Jerseys Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets. Barnes and Noble. 2004. p. 120. ISBN 0-7607-3979. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  38. ^ Yanow, Scott. Swing, p. 22. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000. ISBN 0-87930-600-9. Accessed February 5, 2011.
  39. ^ Johnny Budd, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed February 5, 2011.
  40. ^ Henry Johnson Brodhead Cummings, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed February 5, 2011.
  41. ^ Staff. "NEWMAN E. DRAKE DIES AFTER OPERATION; Founder of Bakery Concern Bearing Family Name--Spent Youth on Farm.", The New York Times, March 20, 1930. Accessed February 5, 2011. "Funeral services will be held at 3:15 PM on Saturday at his late home, 27 Inwood Avenue, Newton, N.J."
  42. ^ Longsdorf, Amy. "SPOTLIGHT ON JANEANE GAROFALO ROMANTIC COMEDY STAR STILL DOESN'T FEEL LIKE `THE PRETTY GIRL'", The Morning Call, October 4, 1997. Accessed February 5, 2011. "Born in Newton, NJ, Garofalo's taste in comedy has always run to neurotic funnymen such as Woody Allen and Albert Brooks."
  43. ^ New Jersey Governor John William Griggs, National Governors Association. Accessed February 5, 2011.
  44. ^ Robert Hamilton, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 3, 2007.
  45. ^ Goldstein, Richard. "Leonard LaRue, Rescuer in the Korean War, Dies at 87", The New York Times, October 20, 2001. Accessed June 28, 2012. "Brother Marinus Leonard LaRue, who as a merchant marine captain in the Korean War evacuated 14,000 refugees from a besieged North Korean port, died on Sunday at St. Paul's Abbey in Newton, N.J.... In 1954, he left the sea to join the Benedictines at St. Paul's Abbey, where he lived until his death."
  46. ^ Robert H. McCarter: Attorney General 1903-1908, New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety. Accessed February 5, 2011.
  47. ^ Rodman McCamley Price, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 24, 2007.
  48. ^ Andrew Jackson Rogers, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 2, 2007.
  49. ^ Staff. "STRADER IS NAMED COACH OF BULLDOGS", The New York Times, January 6, 1950. Accessed June 28, 2012. "He was born at Newton, N. J., on Dec. 21, 1904."
  50. ^ Staff. "Matt Valenti Added to Columbia Wrestling Coaching Staff ", Columbia University, August 17, 2007. Accessed February 5, 2011. "A three-time All-Ivy League first team selection, the native of Newton, N.J. earned the Fletcher Award for most team points in a career at EIWA's."

Reading list

  • Gordon, Kate; McCabe, Wayne T. (1998). Newton (Images of America). Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing.
  • McCabe, Wayne T.; Gordon, Kate (1996). A Penny A View...An Album of Postcard Views...Newton, N.J. Newton, NJ: Historic Preservation Alternatives.
  • Wright, Kevin W. (1999). Around The Green, Newton, New Jersey. Newton, N.J.: Minisink Press.
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