Middlesex, New Jersey
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Middlesex is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 13,717.
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[edit] Geography
Middlesex is located at (40.574552, -74.501876)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.57%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 13,717 people, 5,048 households, and 3,740 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,513.2/km² (3,921.1/mi²). There were 5,130 housing units at an average density of 565.9/km² (1,466.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 87.26% White, 3.36% African American, 0.13% Native American, 4.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.21% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.00% of the population.
There were 5,048 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $60,723, and the median income for a family was $70,343. Males had a median income of $47,446 versus $34,232 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,834. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Middlesex Borough is governed by a Mayor and six Borough Council members. The Mayor is elected to a 4-year term; the Council members are elected to 3-year terms. The Mayor votes only in the event of a tie.
The seven-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, to levy municipal taxes and conduct the affairs of our community. In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Middlesex Borough, committees and agencies. The Mayor and Borough Council conducts all of its business during monthly meetings open to the public. All Legislative powers of the Borough are exercised by the Mayor and Council. These powers can take the form of a resolution, ordinance or proclamation.
Until his promotion in early 2006, Ron Dobies was the longest-tenured mayor in New Jersey with 26 years of service to 08846.
The current Mayor of Middlesex is Jerry D'Angelo.
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Middlesex is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 22nd Legislative District.[1]
New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, covering portions of Middlesex County and Monmouth County, is represented by Frank Pallone (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 22nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nicholas Scutari (D, Linden) and in the Assembly by Jerry Green (D, Plainfield) and Linda Stender (D, Scotch Plains). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).
Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Middlesex County's Freeholders are: Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel, Freeholder Deputy Director Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina, Camille Fernicola, H. James Polos, John Pulomena, Christopher D. Rafano and Blanquita B. Valenti.
[edit] Education
The Middlesex Board of Education serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are three K-3 elementary schools ( Hazelwood Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Watchung Elementary School), Von E. Mauger Middle School (grades 4-8) and Middlesex High School for grades 9-12.
[edit] History
Middlesex Borough was a portion of Piscataway Township, until 1913 when it was incorporated as a separate entity. In May 1913, Middlesex Borough became a borough through the action of the state legislature and local referendum. George Harris was elected as the first mayor and the first borough council was elected at the same time. Two constables were the law enforcement officers and were soon assisted by five appointed marshals.
In 1905, the Lincoln section of Middlesex Borough organized a volunteer fire company and that set the organization of four other fire companies in the Borough.
There were already a few schools set up before Middlesex became a borough in 1913. The Harris Lane School was a one-room schoolhouse and it was the oldest school in Middlesex County, at one time. The original Pierce School was known as the East Bound Brook School House and The Parker House was also used for education until it was converted into a two-family house. As the Borough grew new schools were constructed to accommodate many more students. Our Lady of Mt. Virgin School was the first parochial school built in 1954.
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents include:
- Margaret Bourke-White, one of the most famous photo-journalists of the 20th century. Her childhood home, at 243 Hazelwood Avenue in the Beechwood Heights section of the town, is listed in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.
- Rocco Rock, professional wrestler, half of The Public Enemy with Johnny Grunge
- Jesse Timmendequas, killer who committed the rape-murder that led to the creation of Megan's Law
- Charlie Weis, head coach of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and MHS graduate
[edit] External links
- Middlesex Borough website
- Middlesex Borough Public Schools
- Middlesex Board of Education's 2004-2005 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Middlesex Board of Education
- Middlesex Borough Fire Department
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
