NationMaster - Encyclopedia: West Windsor Township, New Jersey

West Windsor Township is a Township located in Mercer County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 21,907. taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - licensed under GFDL and cc-by-sa File links The following pages link to this file: West Windsor Township, New Jersey Image:Map of Mercer County highlighting West Windsor Township. ... taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - licensed under GFDL and cc-by-sa File links The following pages link to this file: West Windsor Township, New Jersey Image:Map of Mercer County highlighting West Windsor Township. ... 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. ... {{Infobox U.S. CoiirjhtfnEGEYWnfv state = New Jersey | seal = Mc-m f seal. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Largest city Trenton Newark Area Ranked 47th - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 kmÂ²) - Width 70 miles (110 km) - Length 150 miles (240 km) - % water 14. ... The 22nd 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. ...

Princeton Junction is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within West Windsor Township. Princeton Junction is also a NJ Transit and Amtrak station on the Northeast Corridor line. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 68.2 km² (26.3 mi²). 67.4 km² (26.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.22% 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. ...

West Windsor Township borders Princeton Township, Lawrence Township, Hamilton Township, Washington Township, East Windsor Township, and Plainsboro Township in Middlesex County. See also: the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey Princeton Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Lawrence Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Hamilton Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Washington Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... East Windsor Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Plainsboro Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 21,907 people, 7,282 households, and 5,985 families residing in the township. The population density was 325.2/km² (842.4/mi²). There were 7,450 housing units at an average density of 110.6/km² (286.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 71.53% White, 2.76% African American, 0.08% Native American, 22.76% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. 4.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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. ... 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 7,282 households out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.36. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the township the population was spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $116,335, and the median income for a family was $127,877. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $56,002 for females. The per capita income for the township was $48,511. 2.5% of the population and 2.0% of families were below the poverty line. 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those 65 and older were living 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 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. ...

Landmarks

Grover's Mill in West Windsor was the site Orson Welles chose for the Martian invasion in his 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds. Grovers Mill is a section of West Windsor Township, New Jersey made famous in Orson Welles 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds where it was depicted as ground zero for a Martian invasion. ... Orson Welles on the set of Citizen Kane. ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... The War of the Worlds, a radio adaptation by Orson Welles based upon H. G. Wells classic novel, was performed by Mercury Theatre on the Air as a Halloween special on October 30, 1938. ...

Princeton Junction station, a Northeast Corridor stop on Amtrak and New Jersey Transit, is located within West Windsor. A traditional gathering spot, the "Lick It" ice cream stand, was recently demolished. The Princeton Branch platform at Princeton Junction station. ... Most of the NEC is owned by Amtrak (those sections shown in red). ... Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida Amtrakâ€™s high-speed Acela Express at Penn Station New York, NY Amtrak is the brand name of the intercity passenger train system created on May 1, 1971 in the United States. ... New Jersey Transit Arrow III at West Windsor, NJ New Jersey Transit RTS-06 in Newark, NJ The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) is a statewide public transportation system serving the U.S. state of New Jersey. ...

Running between the Princeton Junction and Princeton stations is what is known to locals as the "Dinky." It shuttles back and forth many times a day between the two stations. Traveling only 2.7 miles each way, it is the shortest regularly-scheduled passenger route in the United States. Princenton station is served by the Princeton Branch of New Jersey Transit. ...

Education

Plainsboro Township and West Windsor are part of a combined school district, the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. There are four elementary schools (K - 3): Dutch Neck Elementary School (703 students), Maurice Hawk Elementary School (732 students), Town Center Elementary School (721 students) and J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School (390 students); two upper elementary schools (4 - 5): Millstone River Elementary School (804 students) and Village Elementary School (659 students); two middle schools (6 - 8): Community Middle School (1,066 students) and Thomas Grover Middle School (1,161 students); and two high schools (9 - 12): West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (1,239.5 students) and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,541.5 students). Plainsboro Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is a school district in New Jersey, serving students from West Windsor Township (in Mercer County) and Plainsboro Township (in Middlesex County. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Community Middle School is a middle school located in Plainsboro Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey serving students in grades 6 through 8. ... Grover Middle School is a middle school located in Princeton Junction in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. ... West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North is a high school located in Plainsboro Township in Mercer County, New Jersey serving students in grades 9 through 12. ... West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South is a high school located in Princeton Junction in Mercer County, New Jersey serving students in grades 9 through 12. ...

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is one of the top achieving districts in New Jersey. The high schools hold first to fifth places in many of the state's contests. In 2004, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North was ranked #1 in the state of New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly, and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South was ranked #3. New Jersey Monthly is a monthly glossy publication featuring issues of interset to residents of New Jersey. ...

In the 2004-2005 school year the Community Middle School Science Olympiad team was first in the country. Karen Galley won teacher of the year award honors. She also was nominated for ACS Chemistry teacher of the year.

Government

Local government

West Windsor Township was established by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 9, 1797, and the Township was governed by a Township Committee, which had both executive and legislative authority until 1993. In May of 1993, West Windsor Township residents voted to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form under the Faulkner Act. The new government was initiated on July 1, 1993. 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 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 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 Faulkner Act or Optional Municipal Charter Law provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Mayor-Council government. ... 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 Optional Municipal Charter Law or Faulkner Act provides New Jersey municipalities with a variety of models of local government. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

In the new Mayor-Council form of government the Mayor and Council function as independent branches of government. The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Township and heads its Administration. The Mayor is elected in a non-partisan election and serves for a four-year term. The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so.

The Council is the legislative branch. The five members of the Township Council are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year, staggered terms. At the annual organizational meeting held during the first week of July of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve for one-year terms. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body.

As of July 1, 2005 the Mayor of West Windsor Township is Shing-Fu Hsueh. The Township Council consists of Council President Charles C. Morgan, Council Vice-President Franc Gambatese, Kristin S. Appelget, Linda Geevers and Heidi Kleinman. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

Federal, state and county representation

West Windsor Township is in the Twelfth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 14th Legislative District.

New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional District, covering all of Hunterdon County and portions of Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, and Somerset County, is represented by Rush D. Holt Jr. (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys Twelfth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Rush Holt. ... Hunterdon County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, about 25 mi (40 km) west of New York City. ... Somerset County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Rush Dew Holt (born October 15, 1948) is an American politician and the current U.S. Representative for New Jerseys 12th Congressional District (map). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... 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 14th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Peter Inverso (R, Hamilton Square) and in the Assembly by Bill Baroni (R, Hamilton) and Linda R. Greenstein (D, Monroe). 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 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. ... Mercerville-Hamilton Square is a census-designated place located in Mercer County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Bill Baroni Bill Baroni (born December 10, 1971) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2004 and represents the 14th legislative district. ... 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. ... Hamilton Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Assemblywoman Linda R. Greenstein Linda R. Greenstein (born June 7, 1950) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2000 and represents the 14th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Monroe Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... 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). ...

Mercer County's County Executive is Brian M. Hughes. The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Mercer County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chair Keith V. Hamilton, Freeholder Vice Chair Pasquale "Pat" Colavita, Jr., Ann M. Cannon, Anthony P. Carabelli, Tony Mack, Elizabeth Maher Muoio and Lucylle R. S. Walter. {{Infobox U.S. CoiirjhtfnEGEYWnfv state = New Jersey | seal = Mc-m f seal. ... Brian M. Hughes is the County Executive for Mercer County, New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Noted residents

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