| Maywood, New Jersey | |
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| — Borough — | |
| Map highlighting Maywood's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey | |
| Census Bureau map of Maywood, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | June 29, 1894 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Mayor | Dr. Timothy J. Eustace[1] |
| • Administrator | Thomas H. Richards[2] |
| Area[3] | |
| • Total | 1.287 sq mi (3.335 km2) |
| • Land | 1.286 sq mi (3.332 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.004 km2) 0.11% |
| Elevation[4] | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[5][6][7] | |
| • Total | 9,555 |
| • Density | 7,428.0/sq mi (2,868.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07607[8] |
| Area code(s) | 201/551 |
| FIPS code | 34-44880[9][10] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0878208[11] |
| Website | http://www.maywoodboro.org |
Maywood is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 9,555.[5]
Maywood was incorporated as a borough on June 29, 1894, from portions of Midland Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day, at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County.[12]
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Maywood is located at (40.902885,-74.063457). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.287 square miles (3.335 km2), of which, 1.286 square miles (3.332 km2) of it is land and 0.001 square miles (0.004 km2) of it (0.11%) is water.[13][3]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 536 |
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| 1910 | 889 | 65.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,618 | 82.0% | |
| 1930 | 3,398 | 110.0% | |
| 1940 | 4,052 | 19.2% | |
| 1950 | 8,667 | 113.9% | |
| 1960 | 11,460 | 32.2% | |
| 1970 | 11,087 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 9,895 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,473 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 9,523 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 9,555 | 0.3% | |
| Population sources:1910-1930[14] 1900-1990[15][16] 2000[17][18] 2010[5][6][7] |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,555 people, 3,649 households, and 2,591 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7,428.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,868.0 /km2). There were 3,769 housing units at an average density of 2,930.0 per square mile (1,131.3 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.78% (7,145) White, 5.34% (510) African American, 0.18% (17) Native American, 10.98% (1,049) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 6.16% (589) from other races, and 2.54% (243) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.68% (1,785) of the population.[5]
There were 3,649 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14.[5]
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.[5]
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 9,523 people, 3,710 households, and 2,626 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7,326.2 people per square mile (2,828.3/km2). There were 3,777 housing units at an average density of 2,905.7 per square mile (1,121.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 84.57% White, 2.79% African American, 0.07% Native American, 7.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.71% of the population.[17][18]
There were 3,710 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09.[17][18]
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.[17][18]
The median income for a household in the borough was $62,113, and the median income for a family was $73,419. Males had a median income of $49,566 versus $38,193 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,117. About 2.5% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.[17][18]
Maywood is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[19]
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Maywood is Timothy J. Eustace, (Democratic Party, term ends December 31, 2011). Members of the Borough Council are Council President John E. Savage (D, 2012), Marianne F. Auriemma (D, 2012), Paul S. Bresko (D, 2011), Adrian Febre (R, 2013), Erich Fleischmann (D, 2013) and Nancy M. Jengo (D, 2011).[20]
In elections held on November 2, 2010, ~49% of the registered voters turned out to fill two seats on the Borough Council. Democratic incumbent Erich Fleischmann (for his third term) and Republican newcomer Adrian Febre won, with Febre's win giving the Republicans their first seat on the Maywood Council since 2005. Losing were newcomers Democrat Rich Bolan and Independent Rick DeHere. Incumbent Lorraine Lapin did not run to retain her seat.[21]
In elections held on November 3, 2009, ~47% of the registered voters turned out to fill two seats on the Borough Council. Incumbents Jack Savage (for his third term) and Marianne Auriemma (for her first full term after serving a year on an unexpired seat) retained their seats in an uncontested election.[22]
In elections held on November 4, 2008, ~80% of the registered voters turned out to fill three seats on the Borough Council. Two were for three-year terms and one was for the last year of an unexpired term. Incumbent Nancy Jengo (2,512 votes) and newcomer Paul Bresko (2,347) won the two three-year seats over Anthony Klymenko (1,815). Newcomer Marianne Auriemma (2,478) won the one-year unexpired term unopposed.
In elections held on November 6, 2007, 39% of registered voters turned out to fill a four-year term for mayor and two three-year seats on the Borough Council. Democratic councilman Timothy J. Eustace (1,179 votes) won the mayoral race, defeating Republican challenger Alfred M. Ballerini (832) to become mayor. Democratic incumbents Lorraine LaPietra (1,124) and Erich Fleischman (1,111) won re-election to the council, with Republicans Antoinette Schmidt (853) and Susan D. Preziosi (851) trailing.[23][24][25]
On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters filled two seats on the Borough Council. As of Election Day, the council was composed entirely of Democrats, in a community in which registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a small margin. The two Democratic incumbents, Timothy J. Eustace (1,822 votes) and Jack Savage (1,734) won re-election, defeating Republican Anthony P. Klymenko (1,040). The Democratic sweep gave Eustace his fourth term in office and Savage his second, and continued full Democratic control of the Council for 2007.[26][27][28]
Due to the small population of Maywood, it is able to combine its Planning and Zoning Board into one entity.
Maywood is in the 9th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 38th state legislative district.[29]
New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District is represented by Steve Rothman (D, Fair Lawn). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
38th District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Robert M. Gordon (D, Fair Lawn) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee) and Connie Wagner (D, Paramus).[30][6] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[31] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[32]
Bergen County's County Executive is Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford; term ends December 31, 2014).[33] The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the county's legislative body and its seven members are elected at-large on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[34] As of 2011, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman John Driscoll, Jr. (R, 2012; Paramus),[35] Vice-Chairwoman Maura DeNicola (R, 2013; Franklin Lakes),[36] Chair Pro Tempore John D. Mitchell (R, 2013; Cliffside Park)[37] John A. Felice (R, 2013; River Edge),[38] David L. Ganz (D, 2011; Fair Lawn),[39] Robert G. Hermansen (R, 2012; Mahwah)[40] and Bernadette P. McPherson (D, 2011; Rutherford).[41][42] Other countywide constitutional officials are Sheriff Michael Saudino (R), Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk Elizabeth Randall (R, Westwood).[43]
As of Election Day, November 4, 2008, there were 5,374 registered voters. Of registered voters, 1,806 (33.6% of all registered voters) were registered as Democrats, 1,037 (19.3%) were registered as Republicans and 2,527 (47.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were four voters registered to other parties.[44]
In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 54.0% of the vote here (2,413 ballots cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received 44.5% of the vote (1,985 ballots), with 83.4% of registered voters participating.[44] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 50.5% of the vote in Maywood (2,293 cast), ahead of Republican George W. Bush, who received around 48.1% (2,1843 votes), with 4,540 ballots cast among the borough's 5,754 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.9%.[45]
The Maywood Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment from the National Center for Education Statistics[46]) are Memorial School (K-3; 354 students) and Maywood Avenue School (4-8; 493), which offers a wide variety of after school activities ranging from cheerleading to chess club, and where all students have the opportunity to contribute to their school newspaper, The Hawk, and eighth graders may assist with their yearbook. For the 1996-97 school year, Memorial School was formally designated as a National Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that an American school can achieve.[47]
After graduating from Maywood Avenue School, students in public school for grades 9 - 12 attend Hackensack High School in Hackensack, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Hackensack Public Schools, together with students from Rochelle Park and South Hackensack.[48]
Students also attend the countywide programs offered by the Bergen County Academies and Bergen County Technical High School. Other schools including St. Peter's Preparatory School, Bergen Catholic High School, Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Saint Joseph Regional High School, Paramus Catholic High School, Academy of the Holy Angels, and Immaculate Heart Academy operate in the area under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.[49]
Maywood is home to Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, First Presbyterian Church, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Zion Lutheran Church, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, and Temple Beth Israel, a Reconstructionist synagogue established in 1928, which moved to its current location in 1931.[50]
New Jersey Transit bus routes 144, 145, 148, 162, 163 and 164 serve the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; The 175 route serves the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal; and the 712, 751, 752, 753, 755, 758 and 770 provide local service in New Jersey.[51]
Route 17 passes through Maywood. Main roads in Maywood include Maywood Avenue, Central Avenue, Passaic Street, and Spring Valley Road.
Maywood has a variety of entertainment features that, for the most part, citizens have access to on a daily basis. The "center" of the town is located on West Pleasant Ave. from the intersection of Maywood Ave. to Lincoln Ave. This section of Maywood is essentially a business district where most of the local restaurants and shops reside. Eateries uptown include three pizza places (one being a hybrid with a luncheonette), two Chinese take-out restaurants (one being a Chinese-Mexican hybrid), a cafe, a formal restaurant, a bakery, a pub, and a bagel place. Two convenience stores also reside uptown, as does a Hallmark and a fitness center. In April 2009, a Subway was opened uptown, making this restaurant the first fast food restaurant franchise to open in Maywood.
This "business district" of Maywood was recently renovated through a "Street Scapes" grant. It was used to fix up the sidewalks, streets, lighting, etc.
Maywood's Memorial Park is across the street from Memorial School on Grant Avenue and is open to anyone. The park includes multiple baseball fields and a vast open field for soccer, football, running, etc. Further back is a multi-hoop concrete basketball court and two jungle gyms with swings. Around the circumference of the park is a 1/2 mile long bike path.
To this day, Coca-Cola uses as an ingredient a coca leaf extract prepared by a Stepan Company plant in Maywood.[52] The facility, which had been known as the Maywood Chemical Works (and is also a known Superfund site[53]), was purchased by Stepan in 1959.[54] The plant is the only commercial entity in the country authorized by the Drug Enforcement Agency to import coca leaves, which come primarily from Peru. The non-narcotic extract is sold to Coke, while the active ingredient is sold to a pharmaceutical firm for medicinal purposes.[55]
Also located in Maywood are a Sears distribution center and a Duane Reade.
The Maywood Train Station has been restored after the question came up about possibly demolishing the landmark. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003 as Building #03000487.[56] The station was restored by the all volunteer, non-profit Maywood Station Historical Committee who now operate the historic site as the Maywood Station Museum.[57]
Notable current and former residents of Maywood include: