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85-560: Originally founded as the Standard Paint Company, GAF was established in 1886 in Bound Brook, New Jersey . The company introduced the first ready-to-lay asphalt roll roofing product , known as “Ruberoid,” in 1892. The Ruberoid product was further enhanced in 1898 when ceramic granules were added to Ruberoid rolls to increase durability and fire resistance. The company subsequently changed its name to The Ruberoid Co. in 1921. In 1967,

170-489: A Summer White House during his presidency. Somerset County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners , whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and Deputy Director from among its members. In 2016, commissioners (then known as freeholders) were paid $ 21,902 and

255-633: A cloud of phosgene gas began spreading over the city in the early morning hours, the result of a faulty valve of a storage tank at a paint factory in town. The intervention of four people stopped further escape of the phosgene, which had been used in concentrated form as a chemical weapon during World War I . According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 1.70 square miles (4.39 km ), including 1.66 square miles (4.30 km ) of land and 0.03 square miles (0.09 km ) of water (2.00%). The borough borders

340-690: A countywide basis are: Clerk Steve Peter ( D , Somerville , 2027), Sheriff Darrin Russo (D, Franklin Township, 2025) and Surrogate Bernice "Tina" Jalloh (D, Franklin Township, 2025) As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,162 registered voters in Bound Brook, of which 1,149 (27.6% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 955 (22.9% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 2,050 (49.3% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 8 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among

425-442: A female householder with no husband present and 28.1% were non-families. Of all households, 23.3% were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.22. 25% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

510-446: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.21. 21.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

595-607: A high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −16 °F (−27 °C) was recorded in January 1984 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in August 1955. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.84 inches (72 mm) in February to 4.83 inches (123 mm) in July. The county has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) except in lower areas along

680-560: A popular area for country homes built by wealthy industrialists. The area continues to be the home of wealthy people who own businesses. In 1917, Somerset County, in cooperation with Rutgers University , hired its first agricultural agent to connect local farmers with expert advice. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, located in Bridgewater, serves residents in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, and family and community health sciences. In

765-525: A school facility in South Plainfield . In 2018, Stephen Kovacs founded and thereafter owned Kaprica United Fencing Academy in Bound Brook, where he was head coach. Kovacs was accused in 2021 by detectives of allegedly sexually assaulting two teenage fencing students multiple times in 2020 and 2021; he died in Somerset County Jail in January 2022. As of May 2010 , the borough had

850-596: A staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and deputy director from among its members. As of 2024 , Somerset County's County Commissioners are: Director Shanel Robinson ( D , Franklin Township , 2024), Melonie Marano (D, Green Brook Township , 2025), Paul Drake (D, Hillsborough Township , 2026), Douglas Singleterry (D, North Plainfield , 2026) and Deputy Director Sara Sooy (D, Bernards Township , 2024). Constitutional officers, elected on

935-413: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Bound Brook is a " weak mayor / strong council" government, in which council members act as 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

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1020-516: A total of 25.37 miles (40.83 km) of roadways, of which 20.56 miles (33.09 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.73 miles (4.39 km) by Somerset County and 2.08 miles (3.35 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 28 travels east–west through the center of Bound Brook, while U.S. Route 22 clips the northern portion of the borough. County Routes 525 , 527 , 533 also pass through. Interstate 287

1105-490: A total of 262,410 registered voters in Somerset County, of whom 92,921 (35.4%) were registered as Democrats , 66,455 (25.3%) were registered as Republicans and 100,367 (38.2%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 2,667 voters (1.0%) registered to other parties. Among the county's 2010 Census population, 67.1% were registered to vote, including 75.% of those ages 18 and over. In the 2008 , Barack Obama became

1190-476: A turnout of 74.7% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 1,474 votes (49.6% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 1,440 votes (48.5% vs. 51.5%) and other candidates with 25 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 2,970 ballots cast by the borough's 3,882 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.5% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county). In

1275-875: Is Michael H. Robertson of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township , who was nominated by the Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie in September 2016. Somerset County is a part of Vicinage 13 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Hunterdon County and Warren County ), which is seated at the Somerset County Courthouse in Somerville ; the Assignment Judge for Vicinage 15 is Thomas C. Miller. The 7th and 12th Congressional Districts cover

1360-856: Is a botanical garden of the county. In addition, the Commission manages natural parks such as the Washington Valley Park (with biking and hiking trails) and the Sourland Mountain Preserve (hiking and mountain biking trails). The southeastern portion of Somerset County in Franklin Township includes Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, which provides hiking, biking and boating. The Parks Commission operates five public golf courses. Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster , an exclusive golf club owned by Donald Trump , that he used as

1445-513: Is accessible to the west via Route 28 in bordering Bridgewater Township. The borough is served by the Bound Brook train station , which offers NJ Transit service on the Raritan Valley Line to Newark Penn Station . The historic station building on the north side of the tracks is located at 350 E. Main Street and was constructed in 1913. It is now a restaurant; the other station building on

1530-627: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 64.5% of the vote (1,092 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 33.7% (570 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (30 votes), among the 1,723 ballots cast by the borough's 4,485 registered voters (31 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 1,074 votes (52.2% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 749 votes (36.4% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 172 votes (8.4% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 32 votes (1.6% vs. 0.7%), among

1615-441: The 2017 gubernatorial election , Republican Kim Guadagno received 47.9% of the vote (44,231 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy with 49.8% (45,935 votes), marking the first Democratic win in the county since 1989. In the 2021 gubernatorial election , Republican Jack Ciattarelli received 47.7% of the vote (54,264 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy's 51.5% (58,585 votes), this made Somerset, along with neighboring Hunterdon,

1700-616: The 2024-2025 session , the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt ( R , Lopatcong Township ) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown ) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township ). Somerset County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners , whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on

1785-651: The New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as "constitutional officers." These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and the County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). Constitutional officers, elected on a countywide basis, are: The Somerset County Prosecutor

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1870-556: The U.S. state of New Jersey , located along the Raritan River . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 11,988, an increase of 1,586 (+15.2%) from the 2010 census count of 10,402, which in turn reflected an increase of 247 (+2.4%) from the 10,155 counted in the 2000 census , . Bound Brook was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1869, within portions of Bridgewater Township . On February 11, 1891, it

1955-543: 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 a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A 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

2040-692: The 1960s, townships which were once exclusively agricultural were quickly developed as suburban residential communities. Examples include Bridgewater Township and the Watchung Hills communities of Watchung , Green Brook and Warren Township . The growth was aided by the development of the county's very strong pharmaceutical and technology presence. Warren Township used to be considered "the greenest place in New Jersey." More recently, there has been an influx of New York City commuters who use NJ Transit 's Raritan Valley Line and Gladstone Branch or use Interstate 78 . In 1996, Nicholas L. Bissell Jr. ,

2125-428: The 2,056 ballots cast by the borough's 4,138 registered voters, yielding a 49.7% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county). The Bound Brook School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 1,975 students and 172.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Schools in

2210-426: The 2,785 ballots cast by the borough's 4,399 registered voters (23 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 63.3%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 1,593 votes (53.5% vs. 52.1% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 1,312 votes (44.0% vs. 46.1%) and other candidates with 45 votes (1.5% vs. 1.1%), among the 2,979 ballots cast by the borough's 3,990 registered voters, for

2295-707: The Borough of Bound Brook hosts a nationally competitive bicycle race, the Bound Brook Cycling Classic, that on the same weekend, precedes the neighboring final purse contest, as part of the three-day Tour of Somerville , held annually on Memorial Day Weekend . The contest in Somerville, founded in 1940 by Fred “Pop” Kugler, is the oldest professionally competitive race in the United States. The lower downtown area of Bound Brook has been associated with flooding of

2380-492: The Cool Community Project, which works to mitigate urban heat island effects by painting hot city surfaces (i.e. pavement) with GAF’s solar-reflective StreetBond pavement coating. The Cool Community Project has partnered with Climate Resolve, as well as other nonprofit partners. The Community Matters program also includes GAF Roofing Academy, which combines in-classroom and hands-on training to provide individuals with

2465-694: The Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in 2021. Somerset County parks are under the administration of the Somerset County Parks Commission. General parks are Natirar , Duke Island Park , Lord Stirling Park (part of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge ), Colonial Park , North Branch Park, Skillman Park , East County Park and a park in development called Raritan River Greenway . Leonard J. Buck Garden

2550-465: The Library System). As of 2024 , Somerset County's County Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): Democrats captured their first countywide office in 2018 since 1979, and in 2019 won a majority on the county commission for the first time since 1964. Republicans have not won a county-wide office since 2017. Pursuant to Article VII Section II of

2635-557: The Raritan River from Bound Brook downstream where the climate is now humid subtropical ( Cfa ). The hardiness zone is 7a except in a few small higher areas in the north which are 6b. [2] As of the 2020 United States census , the county's had 345,361 people, 122,606 households, and 88,540 families. The population density was 1,144.3 inhabitants per square mile (441.8/km ). There were 131,822 housing units at an average density of 436.77 per square mile (168.6/km ). The racial makeup

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2720-548: The Raritan River. In September 1999, many structures near the commercial zone were damaged or destroyed by record Raritan floods resulting from Hurricane Floyd . This disaster reinvigorated a long-planned effort called the Green Brook Flood Control Project that would protect Bound Brook from up to a 150-year flooding event from the Raritan River and its tributaries, the Middle Brook and Green Brook that form

2805-520: The United States. Somerset County, as of the 2000 Census, was the seventh wealthiest county in the United States by median household income at $ 76,933 (third in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 79,888 and Morris County at $ 77,340), fourth in median family income at $ 90,655 (second in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 91,050) and ranked seventh by per capita income at $ 37,970 (highest in New Jersey). The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked

2890-583: The United States: The company launched GAF Community Matters, a social impact initiative, in 2020. Since its launch, GAF Community Matters has partnered with Habitat for Humanity , Team Rubicon , and Good360 , as well as other non-profit organizations. In 2022, Community Matters announced a partnership with Anthony Mackie to replace 500 roofs of families in need throughout the Gulf Region that were impacted by severe weather. In July 2022, GAF launched

2975-553: The Way in addition to the existing engineering academy program. There was an Interparochial Catholic School in the borough, Holy Family Academy (for Pre-K to grade 8) serving the local and surrounding communities with an estimated enrollment of 150 prior to closure. The school was one of three in the area closed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen at the end of the 2010–2011 school year, with plans to feed remaining students to

3060-468: The autism spectrum by utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis . In 2024, a local ShopRite store started selling salads grown by and packed by students in the school's hydroponics career training program. The 21 municipalities in Somerset County (with 2010 Census data for population, housing units, and area) are listed below. Other unincorporated communities in the county are listed alongside their parent municipality (or municipalities, as

3145-404: The borough was 82.57% White , 2.52% African American , 0.31% Native American , 2.88% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 8.67% from other races , and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.87% of the population. There were 3,615 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had

3230-404: The borough's 2010 Census population, 40.0% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) of the total population were registered to vote, including 51.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 57.9% of the vote (1,598 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 40.6% (1,120 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (44 votes), among

3315-532: The borough's name. A wooden bridge over the Raritan River was erected as early as 1761 and named Queen's Bridge in 1767. Later, it became a covered bridge . During the American Revolutionary War , the bridge was used repeatedly by both sides including during the Battle of Bound Brook in 1777. In 1875, the wooden bridge was replaced by a steel pipe truss bridge . More than 100 years later, that bridge

3400-580: The borough. Bound Brook is located in the 12th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district. 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

3485-472: The borough. The population density was 6,269.6 per square mile (2,420.7/km ). There were 3,816 housing units at an average density of 2,300.0 per square mile (888.0/km ). The racial makeup was 69.73% (7,253) White , 5.74% (597) Black or African American , 0.54% (56) Native American , 2.57% (267) Asian , 0.05% (5) Pacific Islander , 17.48% (1,818) from other races , and 3.90% (406) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.66% (5,062) of

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3570-507: The case may be). These areas include census-designated places (CDPs), which the United States Census Bureau created for enumeration purposes within a township . Other communities, historical areas, unincorporated areas, and enclaves that exist within a municipality are also listed. Somerset County is served by a number of different routes. As of May 2010 , the county had a total of 1,714.99 miles (2,760.01 km) of roadways, of which 1,370.80 miles (2,206.09 km) were maintained by

3655-571: The commissioner director was paid an annual salary of $ 22,902. The Commissioners employ a full-time County Administrator who manages the day-to-day operations of the county government. The County Administrator is Colleen Mahr. The Clerk of the County Commissioners oversees the work of their offices. Department heads are appointed in accordance with statute and by resolution of the board. Somerset County currently has approximately 1,100 full-time and 130 part-time employees in 52 divisions (including

3740-407: The company merged with General Aniline & Film and launched Timberline, the first-ever laminated shingle to be released. The following year, the company rebranded to GAF. A new board of directors was established in 1983, with Samuel J. Heyman stepping into the roles of Chairman and CEO. In 2007, GAF merged with Elk Corporation, a manufacturer of asphalt felts and coatings. In 2011, GAF became

3825-602: 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 Bound Brook is Democrat Dominic Longo, whose term expires December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Kendall Lopez ( D , 2025), Linda Brnicevic (R, 2025), Shawn Guerra (D, 2026), David Morris (R, 2024; appointed to fill an unexpired term), Vinnie Petti (D, 2024) and Glen Rossi (R, 2026). David Morris

3910-589: The county are Route 27 (only in Franklin ) and Route 28 . U.S. Routes in the county are U.S. Route 22 , U.S. Route 202 and U.S. Route 206 . The two Interstates which pass through Somerset County are Interstate 78 and Interstate 287 . It was planned for Interstate 95 to run along the Somerset Freeway from its proposed southern end in Hopewell Township , Mercer County to Franklin Township at I-287 in

3995-459: The county as having the 11th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. In 2012, 49.8 percent of Somerset County residents were college graduates, the highest percentage in the state. Somerset County was recently ranked number 3 of 21 NJ counties as one of the healthiest counties in New Jersey, according to an annual report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Somerset County

4080-490: The county on several occasions and slept in many of the homes located throughout the area. Somerset County also played an important part during both World War I and World War II . Weapons depots were established here, and factories manufactured the army's woolen blankets. For much of its history, Somerset County was primarily an agricultural county. In the late 19th century, the Somerset Hills area of Somerset County became

4165-399: The county prosecutor, was charged with embezzlement , tax fraud , and abuse of power . He fled to Laughlin, Nevada southeast of Las Vegas , and killed himself when the federal authorities attempted to arrest him. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 304.95 square miles (789.8 km ), of which 301.87 square miles (781.8 km )

4250-399: The county voted more Democratic than the state as a whole for the first time since 1912. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 56% of the vote, defeating Democrat Jon Corzine , who received around 34%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Governor Chris Christie received 67.6% (58,981 votes) to Democrat Barbara Buono's 30.8% (26,913 votes). In

4335-482: The county was Franklin Township , with 68,364 residents at the time of the 2020 census, while Hillsborough Township , with 55.00 square miles (142.4 km ), covered the largest total area of any municipality. The county is part of the Central Jersey region of the state. In 2015, Somerset County had a per capita personal income of $ 86,468, the second highest in New Jersey and ranked 25th of 3,113 counties in

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4420-419: The county's southeast corner. In the 2012 presidential election , the county was carried by Barack Obama , winning 52.8% of the vote to Mitt Romney 's 47.2%, a 5.6% gap that represented a 0.5% drop off for Obama from his 2008 margin of victory in the county. In 2016, the county voted as Democratic as the state, and in 2020, Joe Biden won the largest share of the vote in the county for a Democrat since 1964, as

4505-544: The county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). The 21 municipalities of Somerset County are represented by five legislative districts. Roy Freiman (D) Joseph Danielsen (D) Nancy Munoz (R) Linda S. Carter (D) Erik Peterson (R) As of October 1, 2021, there were

4590-543: The district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are LaMonte-Annex Elementary School with 195 students in grades PreK-Kindergarten Lafayette Elementary School with 266 students in grades 1-2, Smalley Elementary School with 545 students in grades 3-6, Community Middle School with 283 students in grades 7-8 and Bound Brook High School with 652 students in grades 9-12. Students from South Bound Brook, New Jersey , attend

4675-567: The district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the South Bound Brook School District . At the start of the 2011–12 school year, the school joined the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program , which allows students from other area communities to attend the Bound Brook schools. In the 2011–2012 school year, the high school started a biomedical program from Project Lead

4760-400: The first Democratic presidential nominee to carry the county since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 , and only the second since 1936. Obama won Somerset by a 6.1% margin over John McCain , with Obama carrying the state by 15.5% over McCain. Somerset's growing Democratic trend at the presidential level has largely been spurred by the rapid growth of the overwhelmingly Democratic Franklin Township in

4845-570: The first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty on all laminated shingles. GAF Energy, a sister company which offers affordable integrated rooftop solar options, was launched in 2019. In 2020, the company released Timberline HDZ shingles with LayerLock Technology and began offering the GAF WindProven Limited Wind Warranty, the first wind warranty for roofing shingles with no maximum wind speed limitation on GAF shingles with LayerLock Technology when installed with

4930-400: The highest Costa Rican percentage of any municipality in the United States (population 500+), with 14.7% of residents in the 2000 Census reporting that they were of Costa Rican birth. The borough has developed a series of trails for bicyclists and pedestrians that runs along the Raritan River, with a mix of paved and dirt trails providing access to residents. Bound Brook is governed under

5015-536: The highest Costa Rican percentages of any municipality in the United States and third-highest in New Jersey (population 500+), with 3.4% of residents in the 2010 Census reporting that they were of Costa Rican birth. At the 2000 United States census there were 10,155 people, 3,615 households and 2,461 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,953.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,298.7/km ). There were 3,802 housing units at an average density of 2,229.0 per square mile (860.6/km ). The racial makeup of

5100-431: The local municipality, 234.23 miles (376.96 km) by Somerset County and 109.96 miles (176.96 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Major county roads that pass through include County Route 512 , County Route 514 , County Route 518 , County Route 523 , County Route 525 , County Route 527 , County Route 529 , County Route 531 and County Route 533 . The two state routes which traverse through

5185-613: The municipalities of Bridgewater Township and South Bound Brook in Somerset County; and Middlesex Borough in Middlesex County . Since the southern portion of the borough (including the downtown area) is a low-lying natural flood plain of the Raritan River, Bound Brook has suffered occasional severe flooding after heavy rain. Extensive flood control measures were put into place during 1999–2015 to provide protection from 150-year floods. The 2010 United States census counted 10,402 people, 3,586 households, and 2,435 families in

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5270-482: The necessary skills for an entry-level roofing position. The GAF Roofing Academy offers commercial, residential, & solar training and works with contractors nationwide in order to provide trainees with job opportunities. The program has offered training to underrepresented groups, such as women, veterans, and prison inmates. Bound Brook, New Jersey Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County , in

5355-417: The ninth-highest average federal income tax liability per return in the country. Average tax liability was $ 16,502, representing 16.8% of adjusted gross income . The Somerset Patriots are a professional baseball team that plays at the 6,100-seat TD Bank Ballpark, located on the border of Bridgewater and Bound Brook. They played in the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball until they became

5440-467: The north-central part of the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 census , the county was the state's 13th-most-populous county , with a population of 345,361, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 21,917 (+6.8%) from the 2010 census count of 323,444. Somerset County constitutes part of the New York metropolitan area . Its county seat is Somerville . The most populous place in

5525-505: The only county to shift to the left in this election, despite Ciattarelli representing the county in the state assembly. School districts include: Somerset County is home to two colleges : Alma White College (which operated from 1921 to 1978) was a private college located in Zarephath. Beginning in 1931 the college operated WAWZ 1380 on the AM radio dial. The station continued to 1984 after

5610-434: The population were under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 109.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 108.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

5695-418: The population. Of the 3,586 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18; 45.1% were married couples living together; 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 32.1% were non-families. Of all households, 22.8% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28. 22.6% of

5780-651: The reengineering and relaunch of Timberline Ultra High Definition (UHD) as Timberline UHDZ shingles; new features include LayerLock technology and StrikeZone nailing area, making these shingles easy and fast to install. In 2024, GAF announced plans to build a new residential roofing shingle manufacturing facility in Kansas. GAF products are manufactured at locations across the country which are distributed by national distributors and retailers, such as ABC Supply , The Home Depot , and Lowe’s , and are installed by independent roofing contractors. GAF has manufacturing operations across

5865-479: The required combination of four GAF accessories. That same year, GAF launched GAF Community Matters, a social impact initiative. In 2021, the company created the GAF RoofCycle Process, a patented recycling process that diverts post-consumer waste from landfills for reuse in the manufacture of new GAF shingles. Alongside fellow Standard Industries company GAF Energy, the companies launched Timberline Solar,

5950-575: The school closed. The building is now occupied by Somerset Christian College. Private schools in the county include Gill St. Bernard's School (in Gladstone), Immaculata High School (Somerville), Mount St. Mary Academy , Watchung), Pingry School , Martinsville), Purnell School , Pottersville), and * Rutgers Preparatory School (Somerset). Somerset Hills Learning Institute, founded in 1998 and located in Bedminster Township, educates children on

6035-812: The south side is now privately owned. A pedestrian tunnel connects the south and north sides of the tracks. There are also Conrail tracks going past the station, used for freight trains to and from Newark. NJ Transit offers bus service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 114 and 117 routes, along with local service to Newark on the 65 and 66 routes. Somerset County offers DASH, CAT, and SCOOT routes, providing service to destinations including Franklin Township , New Brunswick , Raritan , Manville and Hillsborough Township , as well as Bridgewater Commons and Raritan Valley Community College . Every year,

6120-475: The western and eastern boundaries of the town. During 1999–2015, the United States Army Corps of Engineers implemented extensive flood control measures to provide protection from future floods, which eliminated flood insurance requirements for a majority of Bound Brook and spurred revitalization of the downtown area. Somerset County, New Jersey Somerset County is a county located in

6205-653: The world’s first nailable solar shingle, in 2022. GAF disclosed its 2030 Planet Goals that same year, which includes reduced carbon emissions, an 80% waste diversion rate across all manufacturing facilities, and establishing a circular economy into the roofing sector, including the introduction of the GAF RoofCycle process across North America. In the summer of 2022, the company announced the expansion of its commercial manufacturing operations with two new locations in Peru, Illinois and Valdosta, Georgia . In January 2023, GAF announced

6290-475: Was $ 111,587, and the median family income was $ 135,129. About 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 323,444 people, 117,759 households, and 84,669 families in the county. The population density was 1,071.7 per square mile (413.8/km ). There were 123,127 housing units at an average density of 408 per square mile (158/km ). The racial makeup

6375-440: Was $ 67,056 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,450) and the median family income was $ 68,315 (+/− $ 7,489). Males had a median income of $ 33,462 (+/− $ 4,681) versus $ 35,261 (+/− $ 7,245) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 25,015 (+/− $ 2,011). About 3.4% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over. The borough had one of

6460-503: Was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. The median household income was $ 46,858 and the median family income was $ 51,346. Males had a median income of $ 32,226 versus $ 28,192 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 22,395. About 6.9% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. The borough had

6545-412: Was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.8 males. The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 39.8 billion in 2021, which was ranked sixth in the state and was a 5.6% increase from the prior year. Based on IRS data for the 2004 tax year, Somerset County taxpayers had

6630-499: Was 61.0% White , 10.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 18.5% Asian , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 15.2% of the population. Of the 122,606 households, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present and 27.8% were non-families, and 9.3% had someone living alone who

6715-400: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.16. About 21.5% of the population was under age 18, 8.4% was from age 18 to 24, 36.3% was from age 15 to 44, and 16.2% was age 65 or older. The median age was 42.2 years. The gender makeup was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. The median household income

6800-441: Was 70.06% (226,608) White , 8.95% (28,943) Black or African American , 0.17% (556) Native American , 14.11% (45,650) Asian , 0.03% (94) Pacific Islander , 4.13% (13,360) from other races , and 2.55% (8,233) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 13.01% (42,091) of the population. Of the 117,759 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18; 58.8% were married couples living together; 9.5% had

6885-514: Was appointed in January 2024 to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that became vacant when Dominic Longo took office as mayor. In September 2022, the borough council selected David Morris from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the mayoral seat expiring in December 2023 that became vacant after the resignation of Robert P. Fazen, who was moving out of

6970-571: Was created on May 14, 1688, from portions of Middlesex County . Somerset County is one of America's oldest counties, and is named after the English county of Somerset . The area was first settled in 1681 in the vicinity of Bound Brook , and the county was established by charter on May 22, 1688. Most of the early residents were Dutch . During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington and his troops marched through

7055-548: Was itself replaced by a steel girder bridge in 1984, still using the old pillars. The bridge was renovated and repaved in 2007. The Battle of Bound Brook , one of the battles in the New York and New Jersey campaign during the American Revolutionary War, occurred on April 13, 1777, and resulted in a defeat for the Continental Army , who were routed by about 4,000 troops under British command. On April 22, 1921, over 100 people were injured in Bound Brook, and one died, when

7140-524: Was land (99%) and 3.09 square miles (8.0 km ) was water (1%). The high point is on Mine Mountain in Bernardsville, at approximately 860 feet (260 m) above sea level. The lowest point is just above sea level on the Raritan River at the Middlesex County line. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Somerville have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to

7225-458: Was reincorporated as a borough, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day. The area was first settled in 1681 and a community was established near the Bound Brook stream of the same name, which flows into the Raritan River via the Green Brook on the eastern side of the borough. The brook, which was mentioned as a boundary in a Native American deed, provides the source of

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