Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 10,422. Becton Dickinson and Medco Health Solutions both have their corporate headquarters in Franklin Lakes. Franklin Lakes has the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranks 16th among the Highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000.
Franklin Lakes was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 11, 1922.[1][2]
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[edit] Geography
Franklin Lakes is located at (41.010433, -74.208471)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 25.5 km² (9.8 mi²). 24.5 km² (9.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (3.87%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 893 |
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| 1940 | 1,203 | 34.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,021 | 68.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,316 | 64.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,550 | 127.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,769 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,873 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 10,422 | 5.6% | |
| Est. 2005 | 11,302 | [3] | 8.4% |
| Population 1930 - 1990[4] | |||
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,422 people, 3,322 households, and 2,959 families residing in the borough. The population density was 425.8/km² (1,102.5/mi²). There were 3,395 housing units at an average density of 138.7/km² (359.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.35% White, 0.92% African American, 0.11% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.
There were 3,322 households out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the borough the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $132,373, and the median income for a family was $142,930. Males had a median income of $97,233 versus $45,588 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $59,763. About 2.6% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Franklin Lakes is governed by a Mayor and a six-member Borough Council elected at large in the Borough, all of whom are elected and take office in the manner provided by law. The terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmen commence on January 1 following their election. All council meetings are held at the Borough Hall located on DeKorte Drive, formerly Municipal Drive.
The Mayor of Franklin Lakes is Maura R. De Nicola, whose term of office ends December 31, 2010. Members of the Franklin Lakes Borough Council are Dennis J. Bonagura (2007), Michael Friscia (2008), Leslie Greer (2009), Paulette Ramsey (2008), Brian Trava (2009) and Joseph Valesio (2007). There is no current Borough Administrator. [5]
On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters filled the mayoral seat and two seats on the Borough Council, as well as voting on approval of an open space trust fund. On a council that was all Republican in a community where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by a nearly 5-1 margin. Newcomer Maura R. De Nicola (2,578 votes), a councilmember, won in her bid as mayor, defeating Democrat Andrew Samson (1,179). Republican newcomers Brian Trava (2,313) and Leslie Greer (2,304) won seats on the council, defeating Democrats Lisa Sciancalepore (1,459) and Christine Ordway (1,435). Voters rejected an open space tax of 1 cent per $100 of property valuation that would have been used to acquire land for recreation and conservation by a 1,448-1,243 margin.[6][7][8]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Franklin Lakes is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 40th Legislative District.[9]
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 40th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Henry McNamara (R, Wyckoff) and in the Assembly by Kevin J. O'Toole (R, Wayne) and David C. Russo (R, Midland Park). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D) and Connie Wagner (D).
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R).
[edit] Politics
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 11,260 in Franklin Lakes, there were 7,010 registered voters (62.3% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 633 (9.0% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 2,524 (36.0% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 3,850 (54.9% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were three voters registered to other parties.[10]
On the national level, Franklin Lakes leans strongly toward the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 66% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received around 33%.[11]
[edit] Education
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Franklin Lakes Public Schools. There are three K-5 elementary schools in the district — Colonial Road School, High Mountain Road School, Woodside Avenue School — and Franklin Avenue Middle School which covers grades 6 - 8. The principal and Vice principals of FAMS are: Georgiann Gongora, and Eva Prunk. Thomas Snee is filling in for Mrs. Prunk until somewhere in the middle of 2007.
Students in grades 9 - 12 attend the schools of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District, a regional district consisting of two four-year public high schools serving students from Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff. Students attend either Indian Hills High School in Oakland or Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes.
[edit] Commerce
Urban Farms Shopping Center is a major shopping center in the community. Franklin Lakes has The Market Basket, which is a supermarket/bakery/catering store, which is known region wide.
[edit] Notable residents former and present
- Kevin Brown, an All-Star pitcher lived in Franklin Lakes while with the New York Yankees.
- Harry Carson, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker for the New York Giants and co-host of FOX's Giants Game Plan.[12]
- Derrick Coleman, former NBA player previously lived in Franklin Lakes.
- Richard W. DeKorte, Former NJ Energy Administrator, Franklin Lakes Mayor, and Republican member of the New Jersey General Assembly
- Sam Huff, former linebacker for the New York Giants, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Tommy John, an All-Star pitcher lived in Franklin Lakes while with the New York Yankees.
- Bernard Kerik, Former New York City Police Commissioner.[13]
- Bernard King, Former star of the New Jersey Nets
- Gheorghe Mureşan, former professional basketball player. At 7'7" (2.31 m), he is arguably the tallest man to ever play in the NBA.[14]
- Willie Randolph, Manager, New York Mets.[15]
- Kelly Ripa, actress and talk show host
- Chris Simms, NFL Quarterback, grew up in Franklin Lakes.
- Phil Simms, Former New York Giants Quarterback, and football commentator.[16]
- James "J.T." Taylor, one-time lead singer of Kool & the Gang.
- Robert Torricelli, former US Representative and Senator, was raised in Franklin Lakes.[17]
- Keith Van Horn, current NBA Dallas Mavericks Forward, lived in Franklin Lakes during his time with the New Jersey Nets.
- Kaavya Viswanathan, novelist noted for highly publicized plagiarism scandal; raised in Franklin Lakes.
- Kurt Warner, NFL quarterback lived in Franklin Lakes while with the New York Giants.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 78.
- ^ "History of Bergen County" Vol. 1, pp. 365-366
- ^ Census data for Franklin Lakes, United States Census Bureau, accessed March 1, 2007
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, accessed March 1, 2007
- ^ Borough Officials: Mayor and Council, accessed February 18, 2007
- ^ Franklin Lakes Election Guide, The Record (Bergen County), November 1, 2006
- ^ "Election 2006: Municipal Results, The Record (Bergen County), November 8, 2006
- ^ Bergen County 2006 General Election Results, accessed February 1, 2007
- ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 55, accessed August 30, 2006
- ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," dated April 1, 2006
- ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004
- ^ Harry Carson - A Champ Who Makes A Difference, NFL.com, October 26, 2006. "Today, he makes his home in northern New Jersey (Franklin Lakes)..."
- ^ Now his double affair laid bare: Kerik cheated on wife with Judith Regan, New York Daily News, December 13, 2004. "Yesterday, Kerik remained at his $1.2 million home in Franklin Lakes, N.J."
- ^ Giant undertaking, The Washington Times, February 6, 2004
- ^ BASEBALL; RANDOLPH REFLECTS ON FAMILY CRISIS, The New York Times, March 2, 1987. "Randolph did not relish the thought of uprooting his wife and children from their Franklin Lakes, N.J., home, but he knew it was a possibility."
- ^ Phil Simms biography , accessed December 18, 2006
- ^ Sen. Robert Torricelli (Democrat) profile from PBS Vote 2002, accessed December 18, 2006. " A lifelong New Jerseyan, Torricelli grew up in Franklin Lakes, a rural community in the northern part of the state."
[edit] Sources
- "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
- "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
[edit] External links
- Franklin Lakes official website
- Franklin Lakes Public Schools
- Franklin Lakes Public Schools's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Franklin Lakes Public Schools
- Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District website
- Franklin Lakes Public Library
- Former Franklin Lakes Nike missile site
- 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
