105-603: Old Bridge Township is a township in Middlesex County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , located in the Raritan Valley region and within the New York metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township was the state's 21st-most-populous municipality , with a population of 66,876, an increase of 1,501 (+2.3%) from the 2010 census count of 65,375, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,919 (+8.1%) from
210-532: A candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. The Old Bridge Municipal Court has authority over misdemeanor cases related to traffic violations, criminal offenses, and local ordinance violations that occur within Old Bridge Township. Old Bridge Township is split between the 6th and 12th Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 12th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district
315-616: A clean sweep in the November 2023 elections, marking the first time in the Borough's history that all seats on the local governing body are held by Republicans. Republican Eunice Dwumfour , who had taken office in January 2021 for a three-year term, was found dead in her car in February 2023, the victim of a shooting. In January 2020, Dave McGill was selected from a list of three candidates nominated by
420-443: A female householder with no husband present and 27.0% were non-families. Of all households, 22.4% were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.22. 22.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
525-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.17. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
630-441: 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 is comprised of 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 Sayreville is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as
735-607: A political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in
840-566: A shopping center, luxury mall, apartments, town homes, offices, and multiple marinas. Phase 1 of the plan has begun construction as of 2013. Plans include a luxury mall with 1,200,000 square feet (110,000 m ) of space, 620,000 square feet (58,000 m ) of luxury shopping, entertainment, restaurants and groceries, a 200,000 square feet (19,000 m ) Bass Pro Shops, a 700,000 square feet (65,000 m ) regional power center , 1,400 apartments and 600 homes, along with waterfront dining, hotels and office space. Following extensive flooding near
945-617: A single postal designation and ZIP code for the township and to differentiate the township from the Borough of Madison in Morris County . The community of Old Bridge in East Brunswick derives its name from the fact that the first bridge spanning the South River was built there, and as other bridges were built across the river the first one became known as "the Old Bridge." According to
1050-960: A staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. As of 2024, Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are: Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret , 2024), Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D, North Brunswick , 2024), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D, New Brunswick , 2025), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township , 2025), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township , 2026), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D, Piscataway , 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison , 2026). Constitutional officers are: Clerk Nancy Pinkin (D, 2025, East Brunswick ), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2025, Piscataway) and Surrogate Claribel Cortes (D, 2026; North Brunswick). As of March 2011, there were
1155-537: A total of 24,248 registered voters in Sayreville, of which 9,394 (38.7%) were registered as Democrats , 2,778 (11.5%) were registered as Republicans and 12,053 (49.7%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 23 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 58.8% of the vote (9,362 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 40.2% (6,394 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (167 votes), among
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#17328524306911260-482: A total of 38,907 registered voters in Old Bridge Township, of which 10,946 (28.1%) were registered as Democrats , 6,363 (16.4%) were registered as Republicans and 21,577 (55.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 21 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 54.1% of the vote (13,127 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 44.9% (10,911 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (240 votes), among
1365-431: A turnout of 69.6%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 51.0% of the vote (12,722 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 47.7% (11,884 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (237 votes), among the 24,931 ballots cast by the township's 36,428 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 68.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 68.3% of
1470-430: A turnout of 71.4%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 51.0% of the vote (8,147 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 47.7% (7,614 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (144 votes), among the 15,963 ballots cast by the borough's 22,510 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 70.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 64.4% of
1575-529: Is Republican Kennedy O'Brien, whose term of ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Daniel Balka (R, 2025), Michael Colaci (R, 2026), Christian Onuoha (R, 2024), Donna Roberts (R, 2025), Stanley "Stash" Synarski (R, 2024; elected to serve an unexpired term) and John Zebrowski (R, 2026). Starting in January 2024, the Mayor's seat and the Borough Council are all held by Republicans, following
1680-527: Is located along Route 9 northbound, close to Ernston Road. NJ Transit Bus Operations provides bus service to communities along U.S. Route 9 from Lakewood Township to Old Bridge Township, via bus routes 131 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 138 , and 139 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan , service to Newark on the 67 , on the 68 to Jersey City and local service on
1785-623: Is located in the back of Bailey Park, near the DuPont and Hercules factories. In 1918 during World War I, Sayreville was heavily damaged by TNT explosions at the Gillespie Shell Loading Plant . The disaster killed dozens and injured hundreds of local victims, damaged hundreds of buildings, required an emergency declaration of martial law, and scattered wide areas of ammunition remnants that continue to surface occasionally. Sayreville's clay deposits have earned scientific notice as one of
1890-595: Is located today. This was noted on a 1656 New Netherland map by Adriaen van der Donck , a Dutch surveyor and map maker. Attempting to buy land from the Native Americans, European settlers travelled up the Raritan River in 1663. During the 20th century, amateur archaeologists found thousands of Indian artifacts at the location shown on the map. Predating the incorporation of Sayreville, the Morgan Inn (later known as
1995-470: Is now Old Bridge Township was originally incorporated as Madison Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1869, from portions of South Amboy Township (now City of South Amboy). In a referendum held on November 5, 1975, voters approved changing the township's name to Old Bridge Township by a margin of 7,150 votes to 4,888. The township's name was changed to avoid confusion with
2100-403: Is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798 was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to
2205-445: Is operated by a combination paid-volunteer system. Coverage is split between Hackensack Meridian Health JFK EMS and an all-volunteer township membership. The Sayreville Emergency Squad was founded in 1936 and provides EMS-Rescue Service with its sister Squad, Morgan First Aid. Both squads provide Emergency medical services , Motor Vehicle Extrication, Boat and Water Rescue, Search and Rescue, and any other rescue function needed. As one of
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#17328524306912310-578: Is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). New Jersey 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 19th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joe F. Vitale ( D , Woodbridge Township ) and in
2415-405: Is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). New Jersey 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 ,
2520-491: The 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Owen Henry ( R , Old Bridge Township ) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan ) and Alex Sauickie (R, Jackson Township ). Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on
2625-503: The 2000 United States census there were 60,456 people, 21,438 households, and 15,949 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,587.4 inhabitants per square mile (612.9/km). There were 21,896 housing units at an average density of 574.9 per square mile (222.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 79.48% White , 10.82% Asian , 5.30% African American , 0.16% Native American , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.87% from other races and 2.32% from two or more races. 7.57% of
2730-456: The 2000 census . Sayreville was originally incorporated as a township on April 6, 1876, from portions of South Amboy Township . On April 2, 1919, the borough was reincorporated as the Borough of Sayreville and ratified by a referendum held on April 29, 1919. Native Americans were the first settlers of Sayreville. Tribes of the Navesink lived along the South River where Jernee Mill Road
2835-648: The 817 and 818 routes. Bus service is available from Route 9 to Wall Street in New York's Financial District via the Academy Bus Line . Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) shuttles provide service on routes operating across the county, including the M3 route, which operates between Brunswick Square and Old Bridge Township and the M7 route between Brunswick Square and South Amboy . Old Bridge borders Matawan on Route 34 , and
2940-813: The Aberdeen-Matawan train station , and it also borders South Amboy on U.S. Route 9 , and the South Amboy train station , both located along the North Jersey Coast Line . Old Bridge is also close to the New Brunswick train station in nearby New Brunswick and Metropark in nearby Iselin on the Northeast Corridor Line . Township (New Jersey) A township , in the context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As
3045-458: The General Assembly by Craig Coughlin (D, Woodbridge Township) and Yvonne Lopez (D, Perth Amboy ). Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January,
3150-463: The National Register of Historic Places . Originally known as Roundabout (for the river bends in the area) and then as Wood's Landing, the community was renamed in the 1860s for James R. Sayre Jr. of Newark , who co-founded Sayre and Fisher Brick Company in the 1850s together with Peter Fisher. It was one of the many companies that took advantage of the extensive clay deposits that supported
3255-578: The U.S. state of New Jersey . Sayreville is within the heart of the Raritan Valley region, located on the south banks of the Raritan River , and also located on the Raritan Bay . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 45,345, an increase of 2,641 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 42,704, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,327 (+5.8%) from the 40,377 counted in
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3360-761: The United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 18.68 square miles (48.37 km ), including 15.83 square miles (41.00 km ) of land and 2.85 square miles (7.37 km ) of water (15.24%). The borough is located on the southern bank of the Raritan River across from Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy , and is bordered on the southwest and south by Old Bridge Township . The borough also borders East Brunswick , Edison , South Amboy , and South River in Middlesex County, and Staten Island in New York City . Low-lying areas near
3465-804: The United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 40.93 square miles (106.00 km), including 38.18 square miles (98.89 km) of land and 2.75 square miles (7.11 km) of water (6.71%). Brownville (2010 population of 2,383), Laurence Harbor (2010 population of 6,536), Madison Park (2010 population of 7,144) and Old Bridge CDP (2010 population of 23,753) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Old Bridge Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names within Old Bridge Township include Browntown , Brunswick Gardens, Cheesequake , Cottrell Corners , Matchaponix, Moerls Corner, Morristown, Parlin , Redshaw Corner, Runyon, Sayre Woods South, South Old Bridge and Texas. Old Bridge borders
3570-410: The poverty line , including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Sayreville 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
3675-401: The 11,242 ballots cast by the borough's 24,033 registered voters, yielding a 46.8% turnout. The Sayreville Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of nine schools, had an enrollment of 6,407 students and 552.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Schools in
3780-401: The 16,040 ballots cast by the borough's 24,804 registered voters (117 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 64.7%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 53.3% of the vote (9,392 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 44.5% (7,839 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (228 votes), among the 17,608 ballots cast by the borough's 24,673 registered voters, for
3885-402: The 16,444 ballots cast by the township's 38,430 registered voters, yielding a 42.8% turnout. The Old Bridge Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of 14 schools, had an enrollment of 8,096 students and 670.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Schools in
3990-403: The 24,402 ballots cast by the township's 39,947 registered voters (124 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 61.1%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 51.0% of the vote (14,001 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 47.4% (13,019 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (274 votes), among the 27,464 ballots cast by the township's 39,454 registered voters, for
4095-406: The 60,456 counted in the 2000 census . As of the 2010 Census, the township was ranked 18th in the state by population, after being the state's 21st most-populous municipality in 2000. Old Bridge is a bedroom suburb of New York City located across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island , and it is about 25 miles (40 km) from Manhattan , and about 30 miles (48 km) south of Newark . What
4200-616: The Democratic municipal committee to complete the term expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Victoria Kilpatrick until she left office to take office as mayor. In December 2018, the borough council selected former councilmember Dave McGill from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2019 that had been held by Ricci Melendez until he resigned from office to focus his time on his business. Sayreville's EMS-Rescue System
4305-570: The Dill Snuff Mill) was established in 1801 and was located on Mount Pleasant and Old Bridge Turnpike (now Route 516). The clay soil in the area surrounding Old Bridge was used for pottery and bricks way before the first European settlers. "Fine clay had surrounded Cheesequake Creek when the Lenni Lenape Native Americans lived there. The early discoveries of clay along the banks opened the clay industry to Middlesex County as well as
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4410-488: The Middlesex County Fire Academy. There has also been much litigation as to the makeup of the members and public opinion about this project has never been put to a ballot. In addition, it has been claimed that closed-door meetings have been held in violation of the state's Open Public Meetings Act. The master plan of the area was finalized in 2012, with plans to create a mixed-use development which includes
4515-532: The New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in the township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which
4620-642: The Old Spye Inn) was established in 1703 in what is now the Morgan section of Sayreville. Charles Morgan III and his descendants, including Major General James Morgan and Lieutenant Nicholas Morgan , played significant roles in the Revolutionary War . The Morgan family lived in the area for over 200 years and many family members, including Evertsons, are buried in the privately owned Morgan Cemetery, which overlooks Raritan Bay . The Morgans were said to be related to
4725-399: The Raritan River are subject to flooding associated with storm surges . The borough is approximately 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Lower Manhattan , 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Staten Island and 57 miles (92 km) northeast of Philadelphia . Area codes 908 , 732 and 848 are used in Sayreville. Sayreville uses four ZIP Codes ; 08871 and 08872 are post offices located in
4830-508: The Revolution. The Perrine clay pit was located near U.S. Route 9 and Ernston Road. The Cottrell homestead is a landmark in Old Bridge. It was built in 1831 and still stands today on the northeast corner of County Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The Cottrells owned a 150-acre (61 ha) apple orchard that was located across the street from their home. Apples that could not be used because of their size or quality did not go to waste. Across from
4935-644: The Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA), has been heading up the development of the parcel of land commonly referred to as the National Lead Site / Amboy Cinemas lot since about 2000. This new development would clear woods, trees, and wetlands and install an entire city complete with commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational facilities, all near the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (Sewerage Authority) and
5040-528: The Second Ward seat expiring in December 2021 that became vacant when Mary Sohor resigned to take office after taking office to an at-large seat. In June 2016, the Township Council appointed June Dungee to fill the vacant Third Ward seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by Reginald Butler until his death earlier that month; Dungee served until the November 2016 general election, when voters choose
5145-499: The Township Council are Council President Mary Rita Sohor (R, 2027; At Large), Council Vice-President Anita Greenberg-Belli (R, 2027; At-Large), Darin Accettulli (R, 2025; Ward 2 - appointed to serve an unexpired term), Jill DeCaro ( D , 2025; Ward 4), Erik DePalma (R, 2027; At Large), Kiran Desai (D, 2025; Ward 3), Kevin J. Garcia (R, 2025; Ward 1), John E. Murphy III (R, 2025; Ward 6), Anthony Paskitti (R, 2025; Ward 5). Darin Accettulli
5250-578: The United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within a township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain
5355-556: The Victories School (opened in 1890) and St. Stanislaus Kostka School (opened in 1915) are Pre-K–8 Catholic schools that operate under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen . Although the borough remains an industrial community, the addition of many technology companies and a growing residential population has changed the landscape of this central New Jersey town. Randy Corman , Executive Director of
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#17328524306915460-700: The area known as Old Bridge were the Lenni Lenape Native Americans . Those who settled in Old Bridge and other parts of Central Jersey were known as the Unami , or "people down the river." They migrated to the shore along the Raritan each summer from their hunting grounds in the north. When the English gained control from the Dutch in 1664, the state was divided into two provinces, East Jersey and West Jersey . In 1683,
5565-500: The area. Fulling was used as a finishing process used on woolen cloth that would remove the dirt and grease and to compact the wool fibers. The mill is said to have been run behind Old Bridge High School and flows east into the Matawan Creek . The area of Old Bridge was also known for its many mills that manufactured snuff , a scented tobacco product that was used by men and women during that time. The Washington Snuff mill (later renamed
5670-799: The board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. As of 2024 , Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are: Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret , 2024), Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D, North Brunswick , 2024), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D, New Brunswick , 2025), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township , 2025), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township , 2026), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D, Piscataway , 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison , 2026). Constitutional officers are: Clerk Nancy Pinkin (D, 2025, East Brunswick ), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2025, Piscataway) and Surrogate Claribel Cortes (D, 2026; North Brunswick). As of March 2011, there were
5775-507: The borough include: Crossmans, Ernston , Gillespie , Laurel Park, MacArthur Manor, Melrose , Morgan , Morgan Heights, Phoenix, Runyon, Sayre Woods, Sayreville Junction , and Sayreville Station . Sayreville has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa) . Sayreville usually has hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation is spread through the year. The average in July is 76.1 °F (24.5 °C) and thunderstorms are common during
5880-598: The borough itself, while 08879 is the South Amboy ZIP Code serving the Morgan and Melrose sections of Sayreville, South Amboy, and the Laurence Harbor neighborhood of Old Bridge Township. ZIP Code 08859 is the Parlin post office, which serves adjoining portions of Sayreville and Old Bridge Township. There are several distinct neighborhoods in Sayreville . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names within
5985-418: The borough of Madison in Morris County . When the township was established, the area was made up primarily of farms and the population grew slowly. In 1880, the population was 1,662 and by 1950 it had reached 7,365. Over the next decade, a building boom started; as farms gave way to developments, the population tripled to 22,772 by 1960. The 1980 census cited 51,406 people. The township saw major changes with
6090-510: The borough was $ 32,259 (+/− $ 1,187). About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 40,377 people, 14,955 households, and 10,917 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,539.4 inhabitants per square mile (980.5/km ). There were 15,235 housing units at an average density of 958.1 per square mile (369.9/km ). The racial makeup of
6195-416: The borough was 76.47% White , 8.62% African American , 0.13% Native American , 10.56% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 2.12% from other races , and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.29% of the population. There were 14,955 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had
6300-540: The brick industry from the early 19th century until 1970. From its inception, Sayre & Fisher quickly grew into one of the largest brick-making companies in the world. Production grew from 54 million bricks annually in 1878, to 178 million bricks a year in 1913, and had reached a total of 6.2 billion bricks in the 100 years through its centennial in 1950. In 1898, DuPont began production of gunpowder at its plant on Deerfield Road, and later off Washington Road. The company later built additional facilities in Sayreville for
6405-534: The cold-storage building on the southwest corner of Cottrell Road and Route 516, the family built the New Jersey Apple Growers Inc. distillery . It was at this distillery that they pressed the apples into cider and distilled the brandy in large vats. The brandy would age in barrels in a government warehouse that was located on the Cottrells' property. The Cottrells produced apple brandy for twenty years on
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#17328524306916510-408: The committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing the work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has
6615-936: The district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Cheesequake School with 253 students in PreK, Jesse Selover Preschool with 225 students in PreK (in addition to programs for children with disabilities), Emma L. Arleth Elementary School with 486 students in grades K-3, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School with 479 students in grades K-3, Harry S. Truman Elementary School with 440 students in grades K-3, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School with 328 students in grades K-3, Samsel Upper Elementary School with 838 students in grades 4-5, Sayreville Middle School with 1,349 students in grades 6-8 and Sayreville War Memorial High School with 1,750 students in grades 9-12. Eighth grade students from all of Middlesex County are eligible to apply to attend
6720-850: The district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School (with 226 students in grades K–5), Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School (196; K–5), Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School (182; K–5), Madison Park Elementary School (285; K–5), James A. McDivitt Elementary School (532; K–5), Memorial Elementary School (417; K–5), William A. Miller Elementary School (332; K–5), Walter M. Schirra Elementary School (269; K–5), Alan B. Shepard Elementary School (280; K–5), Southwood Elementary School (343; K–5), Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School (394; K–5), Jonas Salk Middle School (903; 6–8), Carl Sandburg Middle School (981; 6–8) and Old Bridge High School (2,707; 9–12). Eighth grade students from all of Middlesex County are eligible to apply to attend
6825-471: The extension of Route 18 to the shore. The township was named as a contender for the title of one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine in both 2005 and 2007. In 2016, SafeWise named Old Bridge Township as the sixth-safest city in America to raise a child; the township was the second-highest ranked of the 12 communities in New Jersey included on the list. The first inhabitants of
6930-682: The famous pirate, Captain Henry Morgan , who is said to have visited the Inn on more than one occasion, although this would have been impossible, considering Morgan died in Jamaica in 1688 and the Old Spye Inn wasn't built until 1703. It was from an episode during the Revolutionary War that the Morgan Inn gained its new name, the Old Spye Inn. According to local legends, a local British loyalist, Abe Mussey,
7035-640: The farm and sold it wholesale to distributors under the name Browntown. Old Bridge Township is governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form. The Township Council is comprised of nine members, with six elected to represent wards and three elected at-large from
7140-472: The few completely volunteer first aid squads remaining in central New Jersey, they provide these services free to the citizens of Sayreville. Sayreville also has an all-volunteer fire department. It has four fire companies, Sayreville Engine Company #1, Melrose Hose Company #1, Morgan Hose & Chemical Company #1 and President Park Volunteer Fire Company, which respond to 900 calls per year. Sayreville operates an all-volunteer auxiliary police, which assists
7245-545: The general assembly of East Jersey defined the boundaries of Middlesex County and the three other original counties ( Bergen , Essex and Monmouth ) as containing all plantations on both sides of the Raritan River , as far as Cheesequake Harbor to the east, then southwest to the Provincial line, with the southwest line being the border of Monmouth and Middlesex counties and the Township's southern border. Thomas Warne, one of
7350-689: The high school programs offered by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at Middlesex County Academy in Edison , the Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge Township and at its East Brunswick , Perth Amboy and Piscataway technical high schools, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Our Lady of
7455-484: The high school programs offered by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at Middlesex County Academy in Edison , the Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge Township and at its East Brunswick , Perth Amboy and Piscataway technical high schools, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Multiple private schools operate in
7560-401: 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 2024 , the mayor of Sayreville
7665-425: The much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve a one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise
7770-472: The municipalities of East Brunswick , Monroe Township , Sayreville and Spotswood in Middlesex County; Aberdeen , Manalapan , Marlboro and Matawan in Monmouth County ; and shares a border with the borough of Staten Island in New York City , across Raritan Bay . The 2010 United States census counted 65,375 people, 23,777 households, and 17,333 families in the township. The population density
7875-473: The operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to the Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from
7980-520: The original 24 proprietors of East Jersey, was listed as a landowner of this area, and his son is said to have been the earliest European resident residing in the Cheesequake area in 1683. John and Susannah Brown were granted a 1,000 acres (4.0 km) land grant from the King of England in 1737. They called the area Brownville, and this part of township is still known as Browntown. In 1684, South Amboy Township
8085-436: The police department with night patrols, Sunday church crossings and various borough events. They are also called into action in the event of large-scale borough emergencies where the police department is stressed for manpower. Sayreville is located in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 19th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district
8190-433: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 21,438 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
8295-431: The population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
8400-417: The population. Of the 23,777 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18; 58.5% were married couples living together; 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.1% were non-families. Of all households, 22.6% were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.25. 22.8% of
8505-516: The production of paint and photo products. At one time the Raritan River Railroad passed through Sayreville and had several spurs to service Sayre & Fisher and other local industries. A train running on the line was featured in "The Juggernaut," a 1914 episode of the silent movie serial The Perils of Pauline . The episode was staged on the line, including the construction of a bridge over Ducks Nest Pond in Sayreville. The fishing pond
8610-403: The program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of the program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Sayreville, New Jersey Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County , in
8715-435: The same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate the mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township
8820-541: The seat in Ward 4. In December 2021, the results were invalidated after it was confirmed that dozens of residents had received incorrect ballots that had voters casting ballots in the incorrect ward. In a March 2022 special election, DeCaro was elected over Razzoli by an 838 to 693 margin. In January 2020, the Township Council selected Erik DePalma from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill
8925-535: The south to Sayreville in the north and houses Interchange 120, which is signed for Laurence Harbor / Matawan . Other routes, such as US 9 , Route 18 , Route 34 and Route 35 also pass through the township. Major county routes that pass through are CR 516 , CR 520 , CR 527 and CR 615 . The New Jersey Turnpike ( I-95 ) is minutes north along Route 18 outside the township in bordering East Brunswick (Exit 9) and not too far also in bordering Monroe Township (Exit 8A). For busing, Old Bridge Park and Ride
9030-550: The spring and summer. Sayreville also holds the record for the hottest temperature in the state of New Jersey , recorded on July 10, 1936, at 110 °F (43 °C) in Runyon, a neighborhood of Sayreville. The 2010 United States census counted 42,704 people, 15,636 households, and 11,414 families in the borough. The population density was 2,695.7 per square mile (1,040.8/km ). There were 16,393 housing units at an average density of 1,034.8 per square mile (399.5/km ). The racial makeup
9135-523: The state of New Jersey. By the 1800s clay was a major industry. The clay deposits found along Cheesequake Creek are reported to be some of the finest stoneware clays in the United States." The clay supplied local potters as well as those in Hudson Valley , Norwalk, Connecticut , other New England states, and parts of Canada . The earliest use of clay from this area was used by Captain James Morgan before
9240-467: The township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township) is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election,
9345-524: The township as a whole in partisan elections held as part of the November general election in odd-numbered years. All elected officials serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with the six ward seats up for election together and the three at-large seats and the mayoral seat up for vote together two years later. As of 2024, the Mayor of Old Bridge Township is Republican Eleanor "Debbie" Walker, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. The members of
9450-689: The township had a total of 222.24 miles (357.66 km) of roadways, of which 179.32 miles (288.59 km) were maintained by the municipality, 24.41 miles (39.28 km) by Middlesex County and 16.65 miles (26.80 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 1.86 miles (2.99 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The township is crisscrossed by many major roads and highways. The Garden State Parkway passes through Old Bridge for about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), connecting Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County in
9555-467: The township was $ 64,707, and the median income for a family was $ 74,045. Males had a median income of $ 51,978 versus $ 35,462 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 26,814. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Madison Township had many mill streams that were used to generate water power. The Warne family owned fulling mills in
9660-726: The township. Calvary Christian School serves students in grades K–10, operating within Calvary Chapel Old Bridge. St. Ambrose School and St. Thomas the Apostle School are Pre-K–8 Catholic elementary schools that operate under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen . St. Thomas the Apostle School was recognized in 2018 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program of the United States Department of Education . As of May 2010,
9765-523: The vote (10,211 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 30.3% (4,532 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (206 votes), among the 15,147 ballots cast by the township's 40,437 registered voters (198 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 57.8% of the vote (9,511 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 35.9% (5,898 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.9% (976 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (168 votes), among
9870-522: The vote (6,199 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 34.6% (3,328 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (102 votes), among the 9,780 ballots cast by the borough's 25,151 registered voters (151 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.9%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 52.9% of the vote (5,952 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 37.9% (4,263 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.8% (766 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (148 votes), among
9975-496: The world's major sources of museum-quality fossils found in amber (see New Jersey amber ). This prehistoric tree resin managed to encase over a hundred species of insects and plants from approximately 90 million years ago, when Sayreville had a tropical climate. The fossils have been extensively researched and published by David Grimaldi , curator of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History . According to
10080-423: Was $ 82,640 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,053) and the median family income was $ 98,634 (+/− $ 2,857). Males had a median income of $ 67,487 (+/− $ 3,364) versus $ 48,856 (+/− $ 3,104) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 35,666 (+/− $ 1,152). About 3.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
10185-438: Was 1,717.7 per square mile (663.2/km). There were 24,638 housing units at an average density of 647.3 per square mile (249.9/km). The racial makeup was 74.06% (48,418) White , 6.21% (4,063) Black or African American , 0.20% (129) Native American , 14.34% (9,374) Asian , 0.02% (10) Pacific Islander , 2.72% (1,780) from other races , and 2.45% (1,601) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.81% (7,064) of
10290-410: Was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.30. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males. The median income for a household in
10395-414: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 58,919, and the median income for a family was $ 66,266. Males had a median income of $ 47,427 versus $ 35,151 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 24,736. About 3.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below
10500-495: Was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 71,808 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,796) and the median family income was $ 84,929 (+/− $ 6,096). Males had a median income of $ 63,523 (+/− $ 3,061) versus $ 46,180 (+/− $ 3,434) for females. The per capita income for
10605-429: Was 67.04% (28,630) White , 10.71% (4,573) Black or African American , 0.23% (100) Native American , 16.12% (6,882) Asian , 0.04% (18) Pacific Islander , 3.50% (1,495) from other races , and 2.36% (1,006) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.31% (5,258) of the population. Of the 15,636 households, 33.0% had children under the age of 18; 55.7% were married couples living together; 12.4% had
10710-478: Was appointed to fill the Wars 2 seat expiring in December 2025 that had been held by Erik DePalma, until he took office as an at-large councilmember. Accettulli will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. Republican Mark Razzoli had been behind Democrat Jill DeCaro by 11 votes at the November 2021 general election for
10815-456: Was captured by Continental Army troops in 1777 while signaling to British ships in Raritan Bay. He was tried as a spy at the Inn, convicted in a one-day trial, and sentenced to death by hanging. Mussey's execution was carried out using a tree near the Inn's entrance. Mussey was reported to be buried behind the Inn in an unmarked grave. The Inn was destroyed by fire in 1976, but its ruins remain on
10920-513: Was formed. At that time, it covered an area that now consists of the Townships of Monroe and Old Bridge, the Borough of Sayreville and the City of South Amboy . The Township covers 42 square miles (110 km) that separated from South Amboy on March 2, 1869, and was originally called Madison Township. In 1975, the name was changed by referendum to the Township of Old Bridge. The purpose was to establish
11025-569: Was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined the term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified
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