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'''Tinton Falls''' is a [[Borough (New Jersey)|borough]] in [[Monmouth County, New Jersey|Monmouth County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the borough population was 17,892.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Tinton Falls borough, New Jersey| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=September 1, 2011}}</ref>
'''Tinton Falls''' is a [[Borough (New Jersey)|borough]] in [[Monmouth County, New Jersey|Monmouth County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the borough population was 17,892.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Tinton Falls borough, New Jersey| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=September 1, 2011}}</ref>


The borough was formed as MARISA LIKES BOAZ 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, New Jersey|Shrewsbury Township]].<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 183.</ref> It was renamed "Tinton Falls" in 1975, to avoid postal errors.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04E6D6173AF931A15754C0A9679C8B63 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.</ref> The name came from [[Lewis Morris]]'s plantation, Tinton Manor, which employed free white workers and slaves. The borough is home to the highest [[waterfall]] on New Jersey's [[coastal plain]].
The borough was formed as RYAN IS MADLY IN LOVE WITH CHELSEA!!! 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, New Jersey|Shrewsbury Township]].<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 183.</ref> It was renamed "Tinton Falls" in 1975, to avoid postal errors.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04E6D6173AF931A15754C0A9679C8B63 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.</ref> The name came from [[Lewis Morris]]'s plantation, Tinton Manor, which employed free white workers and slaves. The borough is home to the highest [[waterfall]] on New Jersey's [[coastal plain]].


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 18:12, 1 November 2011

Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Borough
Map of Tinton Falls in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Tinton Falls in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Tinton Falls, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyMonmouth
IncorporatedAugust 15, 1950 as New Shrewsbury
Renamed1975 as Tinton Falls
Government
[2]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 • MayorMichael Skudera
 • AdministratorGerald M. Turning, Sr.[1]
Area
 • Total
15.6 sq mi (40.5 km2)
 • Land15.6 sq mi (40.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
[3]
118 ft (36 m)
Population
 (2010)[4]
 • Total
17,892
 • Density1,100/sq mi (440/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
07700-07799
Area code732
FIPS code34-73020Template:GR[5]
GNIS feature ID0885419Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.tintonfalls.com

Tinton Falls is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 17,892.[4]

The borough was formed as RYAN IS MADLY IN LOVE WITH CHELSEA!!! 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.[6] It was renamed "Tinton Falls" in 1975, to avoid postal errors.[7] The name came from Lewis Morris's plantation, Tinton Manor, which employed free white workers and slaves. The borough is home to the highest waterfall on New Jersey's coastal plain.

History

The area that is now known as Tinton Falls was originally settled in the late 1600s, probably beginning with the initial land purchases from the Lenni Lenape Indians in 1664.[8] Water power and iron ore were likely the incentives that encouraged settlement: shortly after [the land was purchased], a man by the name of James Grover had an ironworks built along the river. Grover was likely the founder of the community, which, in the 1600s, was named “New Shrewsbury”.[8] At this time, the waterfall was known to be about 30 feet (9.1 m) high;[9][10] erosion and the destruction of the dam near the ironworks have led to its diminishment.

The ironworks

Grover’s ironworks was the central fixture of the community, and it was one of the earliest ironworks built in the country, predated only by buildings in Jamestown and Massachusetts.[8] In 1675, a half-interest in the ironworks company was purchased by Colonel Lewis Morris, [who obtained a title granting him 3,540 acres (14.3 km2) along the Shrewsbury River]. Morris also obtained land owned by Bartholomew Applegate, who had built a corn mill on the other side of the river. Morris, who procured the land for iron mining, named his holdings "Tintern Manor," after his family lands in Monmouthshire, England.[11] Tintern Abbey, located in Monmouthshire, Wales, is often accepted as the namesake of Tinton Falls.[9][10]

Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire, Wales, is often accepted as the namesake of Tinton Falls.

In 1691, Colonel Morris died, leaving Tinton Manor (a corruption of “Tintern Manor”) and the ironworks to his nephew of the same name. By 1714, the ironworks had become less profitable, but mention of a Tinton Falls ironworks can be found as late as 1844.

Separation from Shrewsbury Township

In 1693, Tinton Manor and the surrounding lands were defined as part of Shrewsbury Township. At this time, Shrewsbury included all of the land in eastern Monmouth County. Shrewsbury Township became Shrewsbury Borough in 1926, after many of the municipalities in eastern Monmouth County split from the township. In July 1950, Tinton Falls and Wayside left Shrewsbury Borough, renaming themselves the Borough of New Shrewsbury. To avoid postal confusion, the people of the Borough of New Shrewsbury voted to rename the town “The Borough of Tinton Falls” in 1975.[12]

Geography

Tinton Falls is located at 40°16′41″N 74°05′23″W / 40.277953°N 74.089698°W / 40.277953; -74.089698 (40.277953, -74.089698).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 15.6 square miles (40 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 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%
201017,89218.9%
Population 1930 - 1990.[13]

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 per square mile (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.[2]

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 four-year terms on a staggered basis, with two or three seats up for election every other year.[14]

As of 2011, the mayor of Tinton Falls is Michael Skudera.[15] Members of the Borough Council are Council President Gary Baldwin (2011), Deputy Council President Andrew J. Mayer (2011), Nancyanne Fama (2013), Scott Larkin (2013) and Steven P. Schertz (2011).[16]

Federal, state and county representation

Tinton Falls is in the 12th Congressional district. For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, Ewing Township).[17][18] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[19][20]

Tinton Falls is in the 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).[21]

Template:NJ Monmouth County Freeholders

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 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[22]) are Mahala F. Atchison School for grades K-3 (740 students), Swimming River School for grades 4&5 (348) and Tinton Falls Middle School grades 6-8 (511). 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.

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.[23]

Ranney School is a coeducational, nonsectarian K-12 private school founded in 1960, and its campus occupies 60 acres (240,000 m2) off of Hope Road.

Transportation

Passing through Tinton Falls are the Garden State Parkway, Route 18, Route 33, Route 66, Route 35 and Route 36. Tinton Falls houses Exits 100, 102, 105, and 109 on the parkway, including a high-speed toll gate, and the southern start/end of the express and local carriageways.

Major county roads that pass through Tinton Falls are CR 537 and CR 547.

Points of interest

The Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls opened in 2008
The waterfall of Tinton Falls
  • Old Mill at Tinton Falls
  • Frozen Ropes, a baseball training center
  • Twin Brook Golf Center, a public 9-hole golf course, 18-hole minigolf course, and driving range
  • Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, an outdoor shopping mall with 120 outlet stores and a food court
  • Tinton Falls Library, one of the branches part of the Monmouth County Library System
  • Overlook by the Falls, located near the town's waterfalls (the namesake for the town) and wildlife area.
  • Sycamore Recreation Complex, as well as other parks
  • 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.

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Tinton Falls include:

References

  1. ^ Administration, Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed March 30, 2011.
  2. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 63.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Tinton Falls, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Tinton Falls borough, New Jersey". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  5. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  6. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 183.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b c James S. Brown (1976). William A. Barrett (ed.). Historical Scrapbook of Tinton Falls, New Jersey (PDF). The Tinton Falls Bicentennial Committee. pp. 5–9.
  9. ^ a b Harry B. Weiss and Howard R. Kemble (1976). Historical Scrapbook of Tinton Falls, New Jersey (PDF). The Tinton Falls Bicentennial Committee. pp. 31–36.
  10. ^ a b Randall Gabrielan (1999). The American Century Series: Tinton Falls in the Twentieth Century. Arcadia.
  11. ^ William A. Barrett, ed. (1976). Historical Scrapbook of Tinton Falls, New Jersey (PDF). The Tinton Falls Bicentennial Committee.
  12. ^ Edmund Constantini (1998). Know Your Town: Tinton Falls. The League of Women Voters, Greater Red Bank Area.
  13. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  14. ^ Government Overview Tinton Falls Government, Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed November 12, 2008.
  15. ^ Mayor's Welcome, Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed March 30, 2011.
  16. ^ Borough Council Members, Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed March 30, 2011.
  17. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  18. ^ 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."
  19. ^ 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."
  20. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  21. ^ Legislative Roster for District 12, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  22. ^ Data for the Tinton Falls School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 31, 2011.
  23. ^ Monmouth Regional High School 2010 Report card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 21, 2011. "Pupils who attend this school reside in the Monmouth County communities of Eatontown, Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls. In addition, students come from the military facilities of Fort Monmouth and Earle Naval Weapons Station."
  24. ^ Alan Garcia, Breeders Cup. Accessed November 12, 2008.
  25. ^ Linzer, Dafna. "U.S. Presses for Release of American Held in Ethiopia", The Washington Post, March 23, 2007. Accessed June 29, 2008. "Amir Meshal, 24, of Tinton Falls, N.J., was among dozens of people picked up by the Kenyan military on Jan. 12 as they fled a U.S-backed Ethiopian invasion into neighboring Somalia."
  26. ^ Brown, Emma. "Dorothy Young, Houdini’s stage partner, dies at 103", The Washington Post, March 25, 2011. Accessed March 30, 2011. "Dorothy Young, a petite dancer who was the last surviving person to share a stage with escape artist and magician Harry Houdini, died March 20 at 103 at her home in Tinton Falls, N.J. The cause of death was not reported."
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