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Teterboro is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 18. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x719, 12 KB)Map showing Teterboro within Bergen County, NJ. Created by Charles OReilly from public-domain images at the State of New Jersey Web site. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x719, 12 KB)Map showing Teterboro within Bergen County, NJ. Created by Charles OReilly from public-domain images at the State of New Jersey Web site. ... A Borough (sometimes spelled Boro on road signage) in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of twelve forms of municipal government. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1683 Seat Hackensack Area - Total - Water 606 kmÂ² (234 miÂ²) 33 kmÂ² (13 miÂ²) 5. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 kmÂ² 110 km 240 km 14. ... 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. ...

Teterboro was incorporated on March 26, 1917 from land taken from the boroughs of Moonachie and Little Ferry and from Lodi Township. The borough was enlarged in 1918 by the addition of area annexed from Hasbrouck Heights. On March 4, 1919 it acquired area from Lodi Township. The name Teterboro was changed in 1937 to Bendix Borough, and changed back to Teterboro Borough on June 1, 1943. March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Map highlighting Moonachies location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting Little Ferrys location within Bergen County. ... Lodi Township was a Township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey. ... Map highlighting Hasbrouck Heights location within Bergen County. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ...

In the past, neighboring municipalities, such as Hasbrouck Heights and South Hackensack, have attempted to absorb Teterboro, hoping to reap the financial benefits (and lower property taxes) of doing so. Others have reasoned that the population is too small for the borough to justify its own existence. However, all such attempts have met with failure, due to resistance from residents and municipal officials. Map highlighting Hasbrouck Heights location within Bergen County. ... Map highlighting South Hackensacks location within Bergen County. ...

Teterboro is best known as the home of Teterboro Airport (operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey) which takes up almost all of the borough. In the 2000 census, Teterboro had the smallest population of any New Jersey municipality, beating Pine Valley by 2. This information was inaccurate, since the census failed to include residents living in the twelve Vincent Place apartments, completed in 1999, along Industrial Avenue.^{[citation needed]} The current population is approximately three times larger than the 2000 census indicates.^{[citation needed]} FAA diagram of Teterboro Airport (TEB) See also: Transportation in New York City Teterboro Airport (IATA: TEB, ICAO: KTEB) is a general aviation reliever airport located in the Boroughs of Teterboro, Moonachie, and Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County, New Jersey. ... The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state agency (operated pursuant to an interstate compact) that runs most of the regional transportation infrastructure including the bridges, tunnels, airports and seaports within the New York-New Jersey Port District. ... Pine Valley highlighted in Camden County Pine Valley is a Walsh Act borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ...

Geography

Teterboro is located at 40°51'13" North, 74°3'36" West (40.853723, -74.059872)^GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 18 people, 7 households, and 4 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6.3/km² (16.2/mi²). There were 8 housing units at an average density of 2.8/km² (7.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 83.33% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 16.67% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 Wikipedia 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. ... 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. ...

There were 7 households out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 28.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.00. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the borough the population was spread out with 33.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 50.0% from 25 to 44, 5.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $44,167, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $72,613. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families were below the poverty line. 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 living in poverty 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

With only 12 residents over the age of eighteen, Teterboro has one of the smallest electorates of any municipality in the United States. The town is governed under the 1923 Municipal Manager Law with the four councilpersons and mayor comprising nearly half of the voting population by themselves. 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 The 1923 Municipal Manager Law was the last type of reformed municipal government the State of New Jersey introduced in the progressive era. ...

Teterboro's Borough Council consists of Mayor John P. Watt, James O'Dwyer, Juan Ramirez, Gregory Stein and John B. Watt. A mayor (from the Latin maÄ«or, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Teterboro is part of New Jersey's 38th Legislative District and is in the Ninth Congressional District.

New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District, covering the southern portion of Bergen County and sections of Hudson County, is represented by Steve Rothman (D, Fair Lawn). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys Ninth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Steve Rothman. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1683 Seat Hackensack Area - Total - Water 606 kmÂ² (234 miÂ²) 33 kmÂ² (13 miÂ²) 5. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1840 Seat Jersey City Area - Total - Water 162 kmÂ² (62 miÂ²) 41 kmÂ² (16 miÂ²) 25. ... Steven R. Rothman (born October 14, 1952), American politician, is a member of the United States Congress for New Jerseys 9th Congressional District (map). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Fair Lawns location within Bergen County. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Union City, New Jersey Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ...

The 38th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Coniglio (D, Paramus) and in the Assembly by Robert M. Gordon (D, Fair Lawn) and Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee). 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 the two major political parties in the United States. ... Paramus is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Robert M. Gordon (born 1950) is a Democratic member of the New Jersey Assembly from the 38th Legislative District, which covers an area between the Passaic and Hudson Rivers in suburban Bergen County. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Fair Lawns location within Bergen County. ... Assemblywoman Joan Voss Joan Voss serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 38th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Fort Lees location within Bergen County. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the current Democratic Governor of the state of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney. The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairwoman Bernadette P. McPherson of Rutherford, Vice-Chairman David L. Ganz of Fair Lawn, Elizabeth Calabrese of Wallington, James M. Carroll of Demarest, Tomas J. Padilla of Park Ridge, Elizabeth Randall of Westwood and Valerie Vainieri Huttle of Englewood. Bergen County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney Dennis McNerney is the County Executive of Bergen County, New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body for each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... Bernadette P. McPherson has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2002. ... Map highlighting Rutherfords location within Bergen County. ... David L. Ganz has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003 and is Freeholder vice chairman. ... Map highlighting Fair Lawns location within Bergen County. ... Elizabeth Calabrese has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2004. ... Map highlighting Wallingtons location within Bergen County. ... James M. Carroll has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003, having been selected to complete the Freeholder term of the seat vacated when Dennis McNerney was elected County Executive. ... Map highlighting Demarests location within Bergen County. ... Tomas J. Padilla has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2002, when he was elected by the Bergen County Democratic Committee to fill the vacated seat of Fort Lee Mayor Jack Alter. ... Map highlighting Park Ridges location within Bergen County. ... Elizabeth Randall has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003. ... Map highlighting Westwoods location within Bergen County. ... Valerie Vainieri Huttle serves on the Beregn County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2001. ... Map highlighting Englewoods location within Bergen County. ...

Education

Most students, grades K - 8, attend Memorial School, in South Hackensack. High School students have an option to attend Hackensack High School (which is the receiving district for South Hackensack students) or Hasbrouck Heights High School. Other options include the various locations of the Bergen County Technical & Academy schools. Map highlighting South Hackensacks location within Bergen County. ... Hackensack High School is located in Hackensack, New Jersey, in the United States. ... Hasbrouck Heights High School is a high school in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. ... Bergen County Technical Schools serves as the vocational / technical education arm of all the school districts within the 70 municipalities in Bergen County, New Jersey. ...

Teterboro is the home to the Teterboro campus of the Bergen County Technical Schools. Bergen County Technical Schools serves as the vocational / technical education arm of all the school districts within the 70 municipalities in Bergen County, New Jersey. ...

Transportation

Teterboro is served by New Jersey Transit on the Pascack Valley Line at the Williams Avenue train station. The station is located Williams Avenue near Route 17. New Jersey Transit Arrow III at West Windsor, NJ New Jersey Transit RTS-06 in Newark, NJ New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is a statewide public transportation system serving the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... New Jersey Transits Pascack Valley line is a commuter train service that runs north from Hoboken, New Jersey through Bergen County and into Rockland County, New York, terminating at Spring Valley, New York. ... Williams Avenue is a New Jersey Transit rail station on the Pascack Valley Line. ... Route 17 is a 27. ...

This line runs north-south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New Jersey Transit one-stop service to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Connections are available at the Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service. Categories: Rail stubs | Transportation in New Jersey ... Frank R. Lautenberg Secaucus Junction Station The Frank R. Lautenberg Secaucus Junction Station, known as Secaucus Transfer in planning stages, is a major rail hub in Secaucus, New Jersey. ... Penn Stations underground Long Island Rail Road concourse Pennsylvania Station is one of New York Citys main railway stations, sharing the Pennsylvania Station name with several stations in other cities. ... Categories: Rail stubs | Transportation in New Jersey ... Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is a rapid transit railroad linking Manhattan, New York with New Jersey, and providing service to Jersey City, Hoboken, Harrison, and Newark. ... Newly renovated waiting room in 2004. ... NY Waterway is a private firm that provides commuter ferry service and tourist excursions in New York Harbor, with service between several points in Manhattan and New Jersey, including Hoboken Terminal. ... The World Financial Center is a complex of buildings across West Street from the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan, New York City This complex is home to offices of major corporations including Merrill Lynch, American Express, Lehman Brothers, among others. ... HBLR train on Hudson Street, near Exchange Place station in Jersey City HBLR train at 2nd Street station in Hoboken Harborside Financial Center station, Jersey City Map of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) is a light rail system, owned by New Jersey Transit...

The Pascack Valley Line is a single-track line providing service towards Hoboken during the morning rush hour and service from Hoboken in the evening rush hour.

External links

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