Beachwood, New Jersey
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| Beachwood, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Incorporated | April 12, 1917 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| - Mayor | Ronald W. Jones (2011) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| - Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 10,744 |
| - Density | 3,757.3/sq mi (1,450.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08722 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-04180[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885153[4] |
| Website: http://www.beachwoodusa.com | |
Beachwood is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 10,375.
Beachwood was incorporated as a Borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1917, from portions of Berkeley Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 12, 1917.[5]
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[edit] Geography
Beachwood is located at (39.931068, -74.196184)[6].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.1 km²), all of it land.
[edit] History
In November of 1914, the New York Tribune, cooperating with Mr. Bertram Chapman Mayo (founder of Beachwood) issued an "Extra" announcing "Subscribe to the New York Tribune and secure a lot at Beautiful Beachwood. Act at once, secure your lot in this Summer Paradise now!"[7]
Interested buyers were invited to send for an application to purchase a Beachwood lot. For a mere $19.60 and the price of a six-month subscription to the Tribune, future residents could enjoy "the best there is at Barnegat Bay." Beachwood began as 2,000 acres laid out in 20' x 100' lots. The advertisement hoped to attract New Yorkers by emphasizing the future town's location at the intersection of the Central and Pennsylvania Railroads. Pictures of forest paths, blueberry bushes, and bathing in the bay were juxtaposed with the assurance that "a continuous stream of automobiles pass through Beachwood on the way to Atlantic City." [8]
Trainloads of prospective buyers were met at the railroad station and taken by "automobile" to select their lots in the 1763 available acres. After a successful morning transacting business, they were taken down to the beach for an afternoon of "free lunch" and family fun.
The Tribune immediately hired civil engineer Addison D. Nickerson to design and build a clubhouse, pier, bathhouse, lodge, dining hall, and railroad station. "By May 1915, More than ninety new owners and their families were visiting Beachwood, living in tents on their new land or staying at the thirty-seven room lodge."
By 1915, a club house, yacht club, pier, bath house, railroad station and a 37-room lodge were available to house the new residents. 93 cottages had been built by then as well.
By 1917, the community had grown substantially and the desire to strike out on its own became prevalent. On March 22, 1917, by legislation of the State of New Jersey, Beachwood was an Incorporated municipality.
By 1919, population rose to 1200 summer residents.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 394 |
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| 1940 | 650 | 65.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,251 | 92.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,765 | 121.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,390 | 58.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,687 | 75.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,324 | 21.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,375 | 11.3% | |
| Est. 2006 | 10,744 | [2] | 3.6% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[9] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 10,375 people, 3,475 households, and 2,818 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,757.3 people per square mile (1,451.4/km²). There were 3,623 housing units at an average density of 1,312.1/sq mi (506.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.66% White, 0.97% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 3,475 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the borough the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $59,022, and the median income for a family was $64,190. Males had a median income of $41,204 versus $30,189 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,247. About 2.9% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Beachwood was originally governed under the Commission form of government. The municipality changed in the mid 1970s to the current Borough form of Government, with a Mayor and six Councilmembers elected at large. All council members serve a three-year term on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. The Mayor serves a four-year term.[10]
The Mayor of Beachwood is Ronald Jones, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2011. Members of the Beachwood Borough Council are Council President Gregory Feeney (2008), Katina Lee Clark (2010), Beverly Clayton (2009), Steven Komsa (2008), Ronald Roma (2009) and Bonie Verga (2010).[11][12]
On Election Day, November 6, 2007, Democratic Party candidate Ronald W. Jones Jr. won election as mayor, and will be the borough's first democrat serving as mayor in 35 years.[13]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Beachwood is in the Third Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 9th Legislative District.[14]
New Jersey's Third Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Ocean County, is represented by Jim Saxton (R, Mount Holly). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 9th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Christopher J. Connors (R, Lacey Township) and in the Assembly by Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township) and Daniel Van Pelt (R, Ocean Township).[15] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[16]
Ocean County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected at large in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms. As of 2008, Ocean County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari (Toms River Township, term ends December 31, 2008), Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. (Pine Beach, 2009), John P. Kelly (Eagleswood Township, 2010), James F. Lacey (Brick Township, 2010) and Gerry P. Little (Surf City, 2009).[17]
[edit] Education
Public school students in grades K through 12 attend the Toms River Regional Schools, a regional public school system primarily in Toms River Township. In addition to students from Toms River, the district incorporates the boroughs of Beachwood, Pine Beach and South Toms River.[18]
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Beachwood include:
- Ashley Alexandra Dupré (1985-), former Emperor's Club Diamond Girl, recently involved in prostitution case with Eliot Spitzer, former New York Governor.[19]
- Alex Mizenko (1991-), young scientist and environmental activist.[20]
- Jeffrey Moran (1946-), Ocean County Surrogate and former member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1986 to 2003, where he represented the 9th legislative district. Moran served on the Beachwood Borough Council from 1970 to 1972.[21]
[edit] References
- ^ USGS GNIS: Borough of Beachwood, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b Census data for Beachwood borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 30, 2007.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 201.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ The History of Beachwood, New Jersey
- ^ "Resort Development in the Twentieth Century: Beachwood, National Park Service. Accessed April 15, 2008.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 49.
- ^ Our Elected Officials, Borough of Beachwood. Accessed July 30, 2007.
- ^ 2007 Elected Officials of Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. p. 2-3. Accessed August 14, 2007.
- ^ Michels, Chelsea. "First Dem mayor in 35 years eyes "road to change"", Asbury Park Press, November 9, 2007. Accessed November 12, 2007. "Borough residents will see a change in local government come January, with the first Democratic mayor in 35 years. 'I felt like a kid's baseball team that beat the Yankees,' said Mayor-elect Ronald W. Jones Jr. Thursday. 'The odds were against me. For 35 years, the Republicans have controlled the mayor's seat.'"
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 54. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed March 27, 2008.
- ^ Toms River Regional School District 2007 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 15, 2008. "With a student population in excess of 17,000, twelve elementary schools, three intermediate schools and three high schools, Toms River Regional School District is the largest suburban school districts in the state. Respective of our size, the district takes enormous pride in the neighborhood school concept providing high-quality educational programs and services to our four sending towns: Beachwood, Toms River, Pine Beach, and South Toms River."
- ^ via Associated Press. "Spitzer call girl sues 'Girls Gone Wild' impresario", Asbury Park Press, April 29, 2008. Accessed April 29, 2008. "Dupre, born Ashley Youmans, lived in Beachwood and Wall while growing up and attended Wall High School."
- ^ Balog, Laurel. "Projects take science to the next level", Asbury Park Press, April 20, 2007. Accessed April 15, 2008.
- ^ About The Surrogate, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed July 30, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Beachwood website
- Toms River Regional Schools
- Toms River Regional Schools's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Toms River Regional Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Beachwood Branch of Ocean County Library
- Beachwood, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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