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Map of Millstone Township in Monmouth County
Map of Millstone Township in Monmouth County

Millstone Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 8,970. Image File history File links Millstone_twp_nj_025. ... Image File history File links Millstone_twp_nj_025. ... Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...


Clarksburg is a post office (ZIP code 08510) and unincorporated area located within Millstone Township. Millstone Township is a township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Small-town post office and town hall in Lockhart, Alabama A post office is a facility (in most countries, a government one) where the public can purchase postage stamps for mailing correspondence or merchandise, and also drop off or pick up packages or other special-delivery items. ... Mr. ... Unincorporated areas in the state of New Jersey are communities that are part of one or more incorporated municipalities. ...


Millstone was formed as a Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1844, from portions of Freehold Township and Upper Freehold Township, as well as part of Monroe Township in Middlesex County. The portions taken from Monroe Township were relinquished in 1845. On May 29, 1937, portions of the Township were taken to form the borough of Jersey Homesteads (now Roosevelt).[1] The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Map of Freehold Township in Monmouth County Freehold Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Upper Freehold Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Monroe Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Roosevelt is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.3 km² (37.2 mi²). 95.2 km² (36.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (1.13%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

A scene of the Millstone woods.
A scene of the Millstone woods.

Millstone borders Upper Freehold Township, Freehold Township, Jackson Township, East Windsor Township, Manalapan Township, Washington Township, and Monroe Township. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Upper Freehold Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Freehold Township in Monmouth County Freehold Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Jackson Township is a township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... East Windsor Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Map of Manalapan Township in Monmouth County Manalapan Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Washington Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Monroe Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ...


One of the entrances to Six Flags Great Adventure is in Millstone, although the park itself is entirely within Jackson Township. Six Flags Great Adventure is an theme park in Jackson Township, New Jersey, 74 miles from New York City, 67 miles from Newark and 60 miles from Philadelphia, consisting of a theme park area, a Wild Safari area, and a water park, Hurricane Harbor. ...


Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1930 1,428
1940 1,466 * 2.7%
1950 2,100 43.2%
1960 2,550 21.4%
1970 2,535 -0.6%
1980 3,926 54.9%
1990 5,069 29.1%
2000 8,970 77.0%
* lost territory
historical data source: [2]

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 8,970 people, 2,708 households, and 2,426 families residing in the township. The population density was 94.2/km² (244.0/mi²). There were 2,797 housing units at an average density of 29.4/km² (76.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 91.83% White, 3.05% African American, 0.10% Native American, 3.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.51% of the population. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 2,708 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.4% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.46. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the township the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $94,561, and the median income for a family was $96,116. Males had a median income of $74,333 versus $50,036 for females. The per capita income for the township was $37,285. About 3.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

Local government

The Millstone Township Committee is made up of five elected officials. Township residents elect either one or two new committee-persons each year on the first Tuesday in November, to serve three-year terms in office. At its first meeting after each election, the committee elects a Mayor and Deputy Mayor, each of whom serve a term of one year or until the election and qualification of a successor.


The Township Committee is Millstone's legislative body. It sets policies, approves budgets, determines municipal tax rates, and passes resolutions and ordinances to govern the town. The Committee also appoints citizen volunteers to advisory boards, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, committees, and commissions. The Committee may investigate the conduct of any department, officer or agency of the municipal government. They have full power of subpoena permitted by Statute.[3]


The current Millstone Township Committee consists of Mayor Nancy A. Grbelja (term ends [{December 31]], 2009), Deputy Mayor Bob Kinsey (2007), Elias Abilheira (2009), Ray Dilfanian (2008) and Steven Sico (2006).[4] A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Deputy Mayor of a community is the number two official to the mayor. ...


Federal, state and county representation

Millstone Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 12th Legislative District.[5]


New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). New Jerseys Fourth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Chris Smith. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area  - Total  - Water 2,122 km² (819 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ... {{Infobox U.S. CoiirjhtfnEGEYWnfv state = New Jersey | seal = Mc-m f seal. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Ocean County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Christopher Henry Smith (born March 4, 1953, in Rahway, New Jersey) is an American Republican Party politician, who is a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 4th District of New Jersey (map). ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      Senate composition following 2006 elections The United States Senate is... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


The 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Ellen Karcher (D, Marlboro) and in the Assembly by Jennifer Beck (R, Red Bank) and Michael J. Panter (D, Red Bank). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ... False information was removed from this page. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Jennifer Beck is the current Assembly Woman-elect from District 12 located in Monmouth and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Democratic Party. ... Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County The Borough of Red Bank is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908. ... Assemblyman Michael J. Panter Michael J. Panter (born October 10, 1969) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2004 and represents the 12th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County The Borough of Red Bank is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the current Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


Monmouth County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Monmouth County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director William C. Barham, Freeholder Deputy Director Robert D. Clifton, Lillian G. Burry, Anna C. Little and Theodore J. Narozanick. Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...


Education

The Millstone Township Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district are Millstone Township Elementary School and Millstone Township Middle School. The Millstone Township Schools are a community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade from Millstone Township, New Jersey, United States. ...


Students in grades 9 - 12 attend Allentown High School in Allentown, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Upper Freehold Regional School District. Allentown High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from three communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. ... Map of Allentown in Monmouth County Allentown is a Borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district. ... The Upper Freehold Regional School District is a regional school district in Monmouth County, New Jersey which provides educational services to students in grades K through 12. ...


Notable residents

Earl Smith III, known as J.R. Smith (born September 9, 1985 in Freehold Borough, New Jersey), is an American National Basketball Association player currently with the Denver Nuggets. ... The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the worlds premier mens basketball league. ...

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