Maurice River Township, New Jersey

Maurice River Township, New Jersey
Township
Township of Maurice River
Nickname(s): MRT

Maurice River Township highlighted in Cumberland County. Inset map: Cumberland County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.

Census Bureau map of Maurice River Township, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°17′44″N 74°55′44″W / 39.295626°N 74.928882°WCoordinates: 39°17′44″N 74°55′44″W / 39.295626°N 74.928882°W[1][2]
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Cumberland
Formed January 19, 1748
Incorporated February 21, 1798
Government[3]
 • Type Township
 • Mayor Andrew Sarclette (term ends December 31, 2015)[4][5]
 • Clerk Linda Costello (acting)[6]
Area[1]
 • Total 95.760 sq mi (248.018 km2)
 • Land 93.107 sq mi (241.146 km2)
 • Water 2.653 sq mi (6.872 km2)  2.77%
Area rank 7th of 566 in state
1st of 14 in county[1]
Elevation[7] 39 ft (12 m)
Population (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total 7,976
 • Estimate (2013)[11] 7,662
 • Rank 290th of 566 in state
4th of 14 in county[12]
 • Density 85.7/sq mi (33.1/km2)
 • Density rank 550th of 566 in state
11th of 14 in county[12]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08327 - Leesburg[13]
Area code(s) 856 exchange: 785[14]
FIPS code 3401144580[1][15][16]
GNIS feature ID 0882063[1][17]
Website www.mauricerivertwp.org

Maurice River Township is a township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Vineland-Millville- Bridgeton Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area for statistical purposes. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 7,976,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 1,048 (+15.1%) from the 6,928 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 280 (+4.2%) from the 6,648 counted in the 1990 Census.[18]

Maurice River Township was first formed as a precinct on January 19, 1748, and was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships. Portions of the township were taken to form Millville on March 1, 1866.[19] It is a dry town where alcohol cannot be sold.[20][21]

Geography

Maurice River Township is located at 39°17′44″N 74°55′44″W / 39.295626°N 74.928882°W (39.295626,-74.928882). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 95.760 square miles (248.018 km2), of which, 93.107 square miles (241.146 km2) of it was land and 2.653 square miles (6.872 km2) of it (2.77%) was water.[1][2]

The township consists of several communities, including Bricksboro, Cumberland, Delmont, Dorchester, Heislerville, Leesburg, Port Elizabeth and some portions of Belleplain and Milmay.[22] The township government is based in the community of Leesburg in the municipal complex. Maurice River Township is mostly rural in character and some of the land is covered by extensive forests of the Pine Barrens.

Cumberland Pond

History

Originally called Wahatquenak by the local Lenni Lenape Native Americans, the Maurice River is said to be named for a local legend, in which a Dutch ship on the river, the Prince Maurice, was sunk by the local Native Americans in 1657. The land was surveyed by John Worledge and Thomas Budd, and the community of Dorchester was laid out.[22] However, it was not until 1798 on that the township itself was established.[19]

Port Elizabeth was established as a port of delivery by an Act of Congress in 1789, and trade was done directly with the West Indies for several years, until the 1830s, when trading was done more with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York City. Dorchester and Leesburg were known for shipbuilding industry, and the A.J. Meerwald (the State Ship of New Jersey) was built in the shipyards of Dorchester. The village of Heislerville and its surroundings were known for their oystering industry until around 1957, when a parasitic disease called MSX crippled the oyster population of the river. The oystering industry has not recovered since.[23]

In 1993, the Maurice River and its tributaries were designated as the Maurice National Scenic and Recreational River by the Congress.[24]

Culture

Acres of unspoiled forest and waterways allow residents to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. With an abundance of forests and marshlands, numerous state wildlife refuges in the area are frequented by locals for hunting, fishing, bird-watching, hiking and boating. As a result, the preservation of the unique ecosystem of the Maurice River watershed has become an important issue for some residents. One group, Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc. formed to provide education and organize preservation efforts.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18102,085—
18202,41115.6%
18302,72413.0%
18402,143−21.3%
18502,2454.8%
18602,4308.2%
18702,500*2.9%
18802,374−5.0%
18902,279−4.0%
19002,132−6.5%
19102,124−0.4%
19202,016−5.1%
19302,31915.0%
19402,261−2.5%
19502,83425.3%
19603,1059.6%
19703,74320.5%
19804,57722.3%
19906,64845.2%
20006,9284.2%
20107,97615.1%
Est. 20137,662[11][25]−3.9%
Population sources:1810-2000[26]
1810-1920[27] 1840[28] 1850-1870[29]
1850[30] 1870[31] 1880-1890[32]
1890-1910[33] 1910-1930[34]
1930-1990[35] 2000[36][37] 2010[8][9][10]
* = Lost territory in previous decade[19]

Census 2010

At the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,976 people, 1,364 households, and 969.8 families residing in the township. The population density was 85.7 per square mile (33.1/km2). There were 1,506 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 58.04% (4,629) White, 36.03% (2,874) Black or African American, 0.44% (35) Native American, 0.35% (28) Asian, 0.03% (2) Pacific Islander, 3.44% (274) from other races, and 1.68% (134) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 11.52% (919) of the population.[8]

There were 1,364 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.[8]

In the township, 9.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 52.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females there were 343.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 415.1 males.[8]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $69,419 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,253) and the median family income was $78,713 (+/- $7,665). Males had a median income of $54,893 (+/- $8,742) versus $33,712 (+/- $6,439) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,705 (+/- $1,946). About 9.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.[38]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[15] there were 6,928 people, 1,332 households, and 1,012 families residing in the township. The population density was 74.2 people per square mile (28.6/km²). There were 1,461 housing units at an average density of 15.6 per square mile (6.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.63% White, 3.98% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 11.1% Pacific Islander, 9.43% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.15% of the population.[36][37]

There were 1,332 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.03.[36][37]

In the township the population was spread out with 12.9% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 55.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 277.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 343.8 males.[36][37]

The median income for a household in the township was $43,182, and the median income for a family was $46,987. Males had a median income of $37,901 versus $27,928 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,141. About 6.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.[36][37]

Government

Local government

Maurice River Township is governed under the Township form of government with a three-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election.[3] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.

As of 2015, members of the Maurice River Township Committee are Mayor Andrew Sarclette (D, term as committee member ends December 31, 2016; term as mayor ends 2015), Deputy Mayor Patti Gross (D, term as committee member and as deputy mayor ends 2015) and J. Roy Oliver (D, 2017).[4][39][40][41]

Federal, state and county representation

Maurice River Township is located in the 2nd Congressional District[42] and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district.[9][43][44]

New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City).[45] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Cory Booker (D, Newark, term ends 2021)[46] and Bob Menendez (D, Paramus, 2019).[47][48]

The 1st Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jeff Van Drew (D, Dennis Township) and in the General Assembly by Bob Andrzejczak (D, Middle Township) and Sam Fiocchi (R, Vineland).[49] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[50] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[51]

Cumberland County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected at-large in partisan elections to serve staggered three-year terms in office, with two or three seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held each January, the freeholders select one member to serve as Freeholder Director and another as Deputy Director.[52][53] As of 2014, Cumberland County's Freeholders (with committee liaison assignments, political party, residence and term-end dates listed in parentheses) are Freeholder Director Joseph Derella (Administration / Public Safety; D, Millville, term ends December 31, 2015),[54] Freeholder Deputy Director Douglas M. Long (NA; D, Upper Deerfield Township, 2015),[55] Darlene Barber (Education; D, 2016, Upper Deerfield Township),[56] Carol Musso (Community Services; D, Deerfield Township, 2014),[57] James Sauro (Agriculture; R, Vineland, 2014),[58] Thomas Sheppard (Health; R, Lawrence Township, 2016)[59] and Tony Surace (Public Works; D, Millville, 2014).[60][61][62][63] The county's constitutional officers are County Clerk Gloria Noto (Vineland, 2014),[64] Sheriff Robert A. Austino (Vineland, 2014)[65] and Surrogate Douglas M. Rainear (Bridgeton, 2018).[66]

State facilities

Two New Jersey Department of Corrections prisons, the Bayside State Prison and the Southern State Correctional Facility are located in the township.[67][68]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,329 registered voters in Maurice River Township, of which 574 (24.6%) were registered as Democrats, 595 (25.5%) were registered as Republicans and 1,157 (49.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered to other parties.[69]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 55.5% of the vote (810 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.9% (627 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (23 votes), among the 1,482 ballots cast by the township's 2,394 registered voters (22 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 61.9%.[70][71] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 56.3% of the vote (906 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama, who received 39.9% (642 votes), with 1,610 ballots cast among the township's 2,355 registered voters, for a turnout of 68.4%.[72] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 57.7% of the vote (889 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry, who received 39.8% (614 votes), with 1,541 ballots cast among the township's 2,322 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 66.4.[73]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 67.4% of the vote (621 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 30.3% (279 votes), and other candidates with 2.3% (21 votes), among the 952 ballots cast by the township's 2,225 registered voters (31 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.8%.[74][75] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 46.0% of the vote (533 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 40.3% (467 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 8.1% (94 votes), with 1,158 ballots cast among the township's 2,335 registered voters, yielding a 49.6% turnout.[76]

Education

The Maurice River Township School District serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade at Maurice River Township Elementary School. As of the 2012-13 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 399 students and 32.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.28:1.[77]

In the 2007-08 school year, Maurice River Township Elementary School was one of three schools statewide to be designated as a "School to Watch". by the New Jersey Department of Education.[78] Despite this honor, it was one of several schools targeted for closure as part of a plan by the NJ Department of Education that would close and consolidate small school districts within a three-year period. Students at Maurice River Township Elementary School would have been bused to a larger regional school within Cumberland County. By May 2010, the plan had been shelved in the face of inadequate funding to implement the proposal.[79]

Students in ninth through twelfth grades for public school attend high school in Millville together with students from Commercial Township, Lawrence Township and Woodbine, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Millville Public Schools under which students attend Memorial High School for ninth grade and half of the tenth grade and Millville Senior High School for half of the tenth grade through the twelfth grade.[80][81][82]

Transportation

Roads and highways

Maurice River Township is located about a one-hour drive from both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Atlantic City.

As of May 2010, the township had a total of 111.55 miles (179.52 km) of roadways, of which 43.80 miles (70.49 km) were maintained by the municipality, 47.88 miles (77.06 km) by Cumberland County and 19.87 miles (31.98 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[83]

Major roads that pass through include Route 47, Route 49 and Route 55 (a limited access road) and Route 347. Also, County Routes 548, 550 and 552 all pass through.

Public transportation

New Jersey Transit offers service on the 313 route between Cape May and Philadelphia.[84]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Maurice River Township include:

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