53-702: The Pietro and Maria Botto House , also known as Pietro Botto House , at 83 Norwood Street, Haledon in Passaic County , New Jersey , United States, is where leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) union spoke to the 25,000 striking workers of the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913 . The original owners, Pietro Botto (1864–1945) and his wife Maria Boggio (1870–1915) were both immigrants from Biella, Italy . They married in 1885 and arrived in
106-515: A streetcar suburb of Paterson in the years following the Civil War, with the central area known as Haledon, while the area surrounding the large pond along High Mountain Road was called Oldham. The Paterson and Haledon Horse Rail Road Company, formed in 1871, laid trolley tracks from Paterson along the current-day Belmont Avenue, which were electrified by 1888. Many of the trolley company's owners were among
159-480: A student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent districts, with three seats assigned to Haledon. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 17.73 miles (28.53 km) of roadways, of which 11.71 miles (18.85 km) were maintained by the municipality and 6.02 miles (9.69 km) by Passaic County. The only significant road passing through Haledon
212-560: A countywide basis are: Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof (D, Hawthorne , 2028), Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina (D, Wayne, 2024) and Surrogate Zoila S. Cassanova (D, Wayne, 2026). As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,289 registered voters in Haledon, of which 1,763 (41.1% vs. 31.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 692 (16.1% vs. 18.7%) were registered as Republicans and 1,834 (42.8% vs. 50.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. Among
265-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.41. In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
318-533: A one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in a period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer
371-438: A one-year term. As of 2024 , Passaic County's Commissioners are: Bruce James ( D , Clifton , 2026), Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara (D, Little Falls , 2024), Director John W. Bartlett (D, Wayne , 2024), Orlando Cruz (D, Paterson , 2026), Terry Duffy (D, West Milford , 2025), Nicolino Gallo ( R , Totowa , 2024) and Pasquale "Pat" Lepore (D, Woodland Park , 2025). Constitutional officers, elected on
424-480: A partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Haledon is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as
477-487: Is County Route 504 , which enters from Wayne , follows Pompton Road and Haledon Avenue eastward through the borough, then exits into Prospect Park and Paterson . NJ Transit provides local bus service on the 703 , 744 and the 748 routes. Musical groups from Haledon include the rock band The Feelies . People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Haledon include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in
530-576: Is Democrat Michael Johnson the first African American to be elected to the office of mayor, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026, and who first came to office when he defeated 16-year incumbent Domenick Stampone in November 2022. Members of the Haledon Borough Council are Carlos Aymat (D, 2024), Nereyda Curiel (D, 2025), James Iza (D, 2025; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Junior A. Morris (D, 2023), Mohammad M. Ramadan (D, 2023) and Aleksandra Tasic (D, 2024). In January 2023,
583-459: Is governed by Board of County Commissioners , composed of seven members who are elected at-large to staggered three-year terms office on a partisan basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At a reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects a Director and Deputy Director from among its members to serve for
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#1733085391469636-432: Is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and a population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving
689-511: Is located in Haledon. The Manchester district participates in the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program , which allows non-resident students to attend the district's schools without cost to their parents, with tuition paid by the state. Available slots are announced annually by grade. As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 748 students and 65.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
742-741: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 35th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nellie Pou ( D , North Haledon ) and in the General Assembly by Shavonda E. Sumter (D, Paterson ) and Benjie Wimberly (D, Paterson). Passaic County
795-441: The 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 1,666 votes (59.0% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 1,047 votes (37.1% vs. 42.7%) and other candidates with 26 votes (0.9% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,825 ballots cast by the borough's 3,982 registered voters, for a turnout of 70.9% (vs. 69.3% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Democrat Barbara Buono received 54.9% of
848-462: The poverty line , including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over. Haledon is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on
901-628: The 1,653 ballots cast by the borough's 4,235 registered voters, yielding a 39.0% turnout (vs. 42.7% in the county). The Haledon School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Haledon Public School. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 1,020 students and 96.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.6:1. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students attend Manchester Regional High School , which serves students from Haledon, North Haledon , and Prospect Park . The school
954-579: The 13 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census there were 8,252 people, 2,820 households, and 1,974 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7,111.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,745.7/km ). There were 2,906 housing units at an average density of 2,504.3 per square mile (966.9/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 73.59% White , 7.09% African American , 0.17% Native American , 4.57% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 10.09% from other races , and 4.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.60% of
1007-515: The American Labor Museum gives out the Sol Stetin awards, which "honor outstanding individuals for their contributions toward improving the lives of working people." Previous recipients include: Haledon, New Jersey Haledon ( / h eɪ l d ə n / HAIL-don ) is a borough in Passaic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census ,
1060-460: The Botto House became a popular meeting place with its bocce court, the card tables and the cooking provided by Maria and her daughters. During the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913 , Paterson's mayor refused to allow the strikers to assembly in the city. Pietro and Maria Botto, at the urging of Big Bill Haywood , invited the strike organizers to hold rallies at their home in nearby Haledon , where
1113-730: The Passaic County communities of North Haledon , Paterson , Prospect Park , Totowa and Wayne . The 2010 United States census counted 8,318 people, 2,778 households, and 2,028 families in the borough. The population density was 7,203.9 per square mile (2,781.4/km ). There were 2,932 housing units at an average density of 2,539.3 per square mile (980.4/km ). The racial makeup was 62.38% (5,189) White , 11.77% (979) Black or African American , 0.53% (44) Native American , 6.35% (528) Asian , 0.10% (8) Pacific Islander , 14.72% (1,224) from other races , and 4.16% (346) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.60% (3,460) of
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#17330853914691166-538: The United States in 1892 with their first daughter, Albina. The couple lived in West Hoboken (now Union City, New Jersey ) for fifteen years and had there three more daughters, Adelia, Eva, and Olga. They saved their money until they could afford to build their own home in Haledon. In 1908 they finally moved into their new home, which was large enough to accommodate the entire family and included three additional rooms on
1219-552: The balance of the term of office. In December 2015, the borough council appointed Nereyda Curiel to fill the term expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Maha Kandis until her resignation in October after serving three terms on the council; Curiel served on an interim basis until the November 2016 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In the 2014 general election, 22-year-old Tahsina Ahmed
1272-431: The borough had a total area of 1.22 square miles (3.15 km ), including 1.22 square miles (3.15 km ) of land and <0.01 square miles (<0.01 km ) of water (0.08%). The borough is home of a Passaic River inlet known as Molly Ann Brook . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Bridges Pond and Valley View. The borough borders
1325-460: The borough's 2010 Census population, 51.6% (vs. 53.2% in Passaic County) were registered to vote, including 70.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.8% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 73.7% of the vote (2,142 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 25.3% (735 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (29 votes), among the 2,935 ballots cast by
1378-450: The borough's 4,689 registered voters (29 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 62.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 1,973 votes (66.8% vs. 58.8% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 858 votes (29.0% vs. 37.7%) and other candidates with 31 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 2,955 ballots cast by the borough's 4,364 registered voters, for a turnout of 67.7% (vs. 70.4% in Passaic County). In
1431-436: The borough's population was 9,052, an increase of 734 (+8.8%) from the 2010 census count of 8,318, which in turn reflected an increase of 66 (+0.8%) from the 8,252 counted in the 2000 census . Haledon was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1908, replacing the now-defunct Manchester Township , based on the results of a referendum held on May 21, 1908. Haledon developed along
1484-447: The context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under a special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of
1537-411: The cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended the original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with
1590-402: The council selected Mounir Almaita, who had just been re-elected to serve a three-year term on council, to fill the position as administrator / clerk for the borough. James Iza was appointed to fill the vacant council seat expiring in December 2025 that had been held by Almaita; Iza will serve on an interim basis until the November 2023 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve
1643-555: The current day Central and West Haledon Avenues. The Cedar Cliff Land Company ran newspaper advertisements targeted at upwardly mobile immigrants who worked in Paterson's silk industry, offering the city-sized lots for sale at auctions (with free lunches and brass bands) held at St. Mary's Parish Hall, and also opened the Cedar Cliff Silk Mill, which became one of several silk mills in the community. The residential appeal of Haledon
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1696-535: The founders of the Cedar Cliff Land Company, which bought up large portions of the area, and the street names in the borough reflect these industrialists and businessmen: Morrissee, Hoxey, Van Dyke, John Ryle and Barbour. The flat, lower part of the community was laid out in city-sized lots of 25 by 100 feet (7.6 by 30.5 m), while the hillsides were plated as sites for larger Victorian "villas" for such individuals as Vice President Garret A. Hobart (now
1749-435: The history and contemporary issues of workers, the workplace, and organized labor with special attention to the ethnicity of working people." The museum features changing exhibits, restored period rooms and Old World Gardens that reflect the lifestyle of an immigrant family of the early 1900s, and a free lending library. It also offers lectures, poetry readings, teachers' workshops, and other educational programs. Each year,
1802-463: The legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2023 , the mayor of the Borough of Haledon
1855-405: The legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within the now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County
1908-461: The location of William Paterson University) and the Barbour family of linen flax manufacturers. Haledon's villa development was rather limited and throughout much of the 20th century Haledon was a typical blue-collar community set by the small property sizes planned by the Cedar Cliff Land Company. A never-constructed grand hotel was planned for the highest point of the community above the intersection of
1961-427: The mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over the century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in
2014-572: The northern side of the industrial city of Paterson . It was settled by farmers with colonial Dutch heritage including the Van Riper, Berdan, Banta, Post and Zabriskie families. Prior to the Civil War they were joined by the Roe, Leonhard and Stansfield families, who helped establish St. Mary's Episcopal Church and leading businesses including a general store and the Leonhard Wax Company. The area became
2067-433: The population were under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.3 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
2120-437: The population. In the 2000 Census, 2.6% of Haledon's residents identified themselves as being of Arab American ancestry. This was the 11th-highest percentage of Arab American people in any place in the United States with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. There were 2,820 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had
2173-418: The population. Of the 2,778 households, 39.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.1% were married couples living together; 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.0% were non-families. Of all households, 21.2% were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.48. 26.3% of
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2226-434: The second floor that were rented for additional income. Pietro Botto and the couple's daughters worked as weavers in that town's Cedar Cliffs mills, while Maria did some " outwork ", cleaning and snipping imperfections from finished bolts of silk. In weekdays, she also served meals to boarders and working men in her dining room. As it was situated on a country hillside near the trolley line , especially on Sundays and holidays
2279-500: The side of a hill surrounded by open spaces, provided a natural amphitheater for labor leaders of the day to address thousands of people who gathered to hear Big Bill Haywood , Carlo Tresca , Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and John Reed . The Botto House is now a National Historic Landmark and the home of the American Labor Museum. In 2008, Councilman Alan Souto, at the time an officer with the Passaic County Sheriff's Department,
2332-519: The strike himself, Pietro could not find work after the strike, nor could his daughter Eva, who was blacklisted . Maria got sick and died only two years after the silk strike. Because it served as a haven for free speech and assembly for the laborers, the Botto House was placed on both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It
2385-549: The vote (858 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 43.8% (684 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (20 votes), among the 1,609 ballots cast by the borough's 4,783 registered voters (47 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 33.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 957 ballots cast (57.9% vs. 50.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 598 votes (36.2% vs. 43.2%), Independent Chris Daggett with 63 votes (3.8% vs. 3.8%) and other candidates with 16 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among
2438-621: The workers were not on strike, counting on the support of the local socialist major William Brueckman. The Botto House became the Sunday rallying point from March 3 to the end of the strike in June. During this time Maria kept the house in order and fed the activists who addressed the crowd either from the balcony or from in front of the house. In addition to Haywood, these speakers included Upton Sinclair , Carlo Tresca , Elizabeth Gurley Flynn , Adolph Lessig and Patrick L. Quinlan . Despite not being part of
2491-485: Was $ 58,049 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 11,220) and the median family income was $ 65,833 (+/− $ 15,887). Males had a median income of $ 36,204 (+/− $ 9,406) versus $ 45,211 (+/− $ 6,778) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 20,317 (+/− $ 4,090). About 3.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 20 households in 2010, an increase from
2544-415: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 45,599, and the median income for a family was $ 49,014. Males had a median income of $ 37,143 versus $ 29,830 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 19,099. About 6.2% of families and 10.6% of the population were below
2597-567: Was arrested for stealing heroin and cocaine from the evidence room from the sheriff's department in order to distribute narcotics, amounting to over $ 250,000. After being found guilty, he was sentenced to 85 months in federal prison in May 2009. Souto was replaced in April 2008 by Marc Battle, a commercial litigator and former civil rights attorney. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
2650-513: Was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1982, the first Italian American site to be placed on the nation's most distinguished roster of historic sites. In 1983 the Pietro and Maria Botto House opened to the public as the American Labor Museum , a non-profit 501(c) educational institution that commemorates the events of 1913 and more in general, is dedicated to "teaching the public about
2703-477: Was elected to the borough council, making her the first Bangladeshi-American woman elected into office in the United States. Haledon is located in the 9th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 35th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 9th congressional district was represented by Bill Pascrell ( D , Paterson ) until his death in August 2024. New Jersey
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#17330853914692756-620: Was once on Route 46 in Little Ferry . Haledon was incorporated in 1908, having been the Oldham district of the former Passaic County municipality of Manchester Township. Socialist William Bruekmann was elected mayor in 1912 by the borough's immigrant resident base of skilled silk workers. During the 1913 Paterson silk strike , Haledon's mayor offered the strikers the opportunity to hold meetings in Haledon, as worker meetings were prohibited in Paterson. The Pietro and Maria Botto House , located on
2809-601: Was to escape the crowded industrial city and still have access to the textile mills by using the trolley. As a result of the land sales of Cedar Cliff Land Company and of independent landowner William Buschmann, the town was settled by immigrants who came as skilled workers from textile centers in Europe. Paramount Dining Car Company was based in Haledon, and built many of New Jersey's iconic stainless steel modular diners, including White Manna in Hackensack and Rosie's Diner that
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