64-489: Galloway Township is a township in Atlantic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , and a growing edge city to neighboring Atlantic City . At 114.49 square miles (296.5 km) of total area of land and water, Galloway Township is the largest municipality in the state. As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 37,813, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 464 (+1.2%) from
128-1744: A four-year term and the commissioners are elected to staggered three-year terms, of which four are elected from the county on an at-large basis and five of the commissioners represent equally populated districts. As of 2024, Atlantic County's Executive is Dennis Levinson ( R , Northfield ), whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Board of County Commissioners are: Ernest D. Coursey (D, District 1-- Atlantic City , Egg Harbor Township (part), Longport , Margate City , and Ventnor City ; 2025, Atlantic City), Chair Maureen Kern (R, District 2-- Egg Harbor Township (part), Linwood , Northfield , Somers Point and Pleasantville ; 2024, Somers Point), Andrew Parker III (R, District 3-- Egg Harbor Township (part) and Hamilton Township (part); 2026, Egg Harbor Township), Richard R. Dase (R, District 4, including Brigantine , Galloway Township , Egg Harbor Township (part), and Port Republic ; 2025, Galloway Township), Vice Chair James A. Bertino (R, District 5-- Buena , Buena Vista Township , Corbin City , Egg Harbor City , Estell Manor , Folsom , Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton , Mullica Township and Weymouth Township ; 2024, Hammonton), June Byrnes (R, At-Large; 2026, Linwood), Frank X. Balles (R, At-Large; Pleasantville, 2024) Amy L. Gatto (R, At-large; 2025, Hamilton Township) and John W. Risley (R, At-Large; 2026, Egg Harbor Township) Atlantic County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joesph J. Giralo (R, 2026, Hammonton), Sheriff Joe O'Donoghue (R, 2026, Egg Harbor Township) and Surrogate James Curcio (R, 2025, Hammonton). As of March 2011, there were
192-687: A growing edge city to neighboring Atlantic City . Pomona (2010 Census population of 7,124) and Smithville (2010 Census population of 7,242) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Galloway Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Absecon, Absecon Highlands, Brigantine Junction, Cologne , Cologne Station, Conovertown , Doughtys, Germania, Hewittville, Higbeetown, Island Beach, Johnsontown, Leeds Point , Oceanville , Pinehurst, Pomerania, South Egg Harbor, Somersville, and
256-416: 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 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
320-467: A regional public high school district serving students from the constituent districts of Egg Harbor City , Galloway Township, Hamilton Township and Mullica Township . The district also serves students from the districts of the City of Port Republic and Washington Township (in Burlington County ) as part of sending/receiving relationships . Seats on the nine-member board are allocated based on
384-459: A staggered basis, with an election in odd-numbered years in which either three or four seats come up for vote on an alternating basis as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting after each election, members of Council select one of their members to take the office of Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor, who serve two-year terms in that office. The Township Council
448-553: A total of 22,037 registered voters in Galloway Township, of which 5,897 (26.8% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 5,214 (23.7% vs. 25.2%) were registered as Republicans and 10,913 (49.5% vs. 44.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 13 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the township's 2010 Census population, 59.0% (vs. 58.8% in Atlantic County) were registered to vote, including 75.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 76.6% countywide). In
512-464: 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 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)
576-409: A turnout of 74.9% (vs. 69.8% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 6,337 votes here (64.6% vs. 60.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 3,171 votes (32.3% vs. 34.9%) and other candidates with 115 votes (1.2% vs. 1.3%), among the 9,815 ballots cast by the township's 24,012 registered voters, yielding a 40.9% turnout (vs. 41.5% in
640-796: Is led by a Mayor whose role is to preside over meetings and sign certain documents on behalf of the township. The Council sets policy for the township as its governing body, with the day-to-day operation of the Township and its municipal services delegated to the Township Manager. As of 2024, the members of Galloway Township Council are Mayor Anthony Coppola ( R , term as mayor ends December 31, 2025 and on council ends December 31, 2027), Deputy Mayor Rich Clute (R, term as deputy mayor ends 2025 and on council ends 2027), R.J. Amato III (R, 2025), Tom Bassford (R, 2025), Tony DiPietro (R, 2027), Clifton Sudler Jr. (R, 2025), and Muhammad Umar (R, 2025). Galloway Township
704-533: Is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis 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
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#1732852861611768-603: Is native to temperate forests in western Europe . It had been introduced to the United States in 1869, and to Canada in 1912. The Asian subspecies ( Lymantria dispar asiatica ) is native to temperate Asia east of the Ural mountains. Since the early 1990s it has also been detected along the West Coast of temperate North America. From Southern Europe it is spreading northwards into Germany and other countries, where it hybridizes with
832-466: 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, 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
896-464: Is now additionally found as an invasive species in Africa , North America and South America . The polyphagous larvae live on a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees and can cause severe damage in years of mass reproduction. Due to these features, Lymantria dispar is listed among the world's 100 worst invasive alien species . The etymology of “gypsy moth” is not conclusively known; however,
960-654: Is that the Township was named for Joseph Galloway , a Loyalist delegate to the First Continental Congress in 1774, who was opposed to independence of the Thirteen Colonies . During the American Revolutionary War , Galloway was the site of the Battle of Chestnut Neck , in what is now a part of Port Republic. During the spring of 2007, a large swath of oak and other hardwood trees were defoliated by
1024-552: 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 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
1088-526: The 2000 census , there were 31,209 people, 10,772 households, and 7,680 families residing in the township. The population density was 344.9 inhabitants per square mile (133.2/km). There were 11,406 housing units at an average density of 126.1 per square mile (48.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 77.16% White , 9.80% African American , 0.24% Native American , 8.00% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 2.59% from other races , and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.16% of
1152-517: The 2010 census count of 37,349, which in turn reflected an increase of 6,140 (+19.7%) from the 31,209 counted in the 2000 census . Galloway Township was incorporated by Royal charter on April 4, 1774, from portions of Egg Harbor Township , when it was still part of Gloucester County . Galloway was incorporated as one of the initial group of 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. After becoming part of
1216-607: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 8,707 votes here (54.7% vs. 57.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 6,935 votes (43.6% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 190 votes (1.2% vs. 0.9%), among the 15,918 ballots cast by the township's 23,413 registered voters, for a turnout of 68.0% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 8,823 votes here (53.4% vs. 56.5% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 7,361 votes (44.6% vs. 41.6%) and other candidates with 177 votes (1.1% vs. 1.1%), among
1280-582: The 2024-2025 session , the 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vincent J. Polistina ( R , Egg Harbor Township ) and in the General Assembly by Don Guardian (R, Atlantic City ) and Claire Swift (R, Margate City ). Atlantic County is governed by a directly elected county executive and a nine-member Board of County Commissioners , responsible for legislation. The executive serves
1344-642: The Atlantic City - Hammonton metropolitan statistical area , which in turn is included in the Philadelphia - Reading - Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley . The Township of Galloway was created by Royal Patent of King George III of Great Britain on April 4, 1774. At that time it was part of Gloucester County , and comprised what is now Hammonton , Mullica Township , Egg Harbor City , Port Republic , Brigantine , Atlantic City , and
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#17328528616111408-615: The Gypsy moth caterpillar. Due to budget constraints, the township did not apply for spraying through the State of New Jersey, and the gypsy moths flourished. On the morning of August 28, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene made its second U.S. landfall in Brigantine , though initial reports placed it at the Little Egg Inlet on the border with Little Egg Harbor Township . At the time it was believed to be
1472-543: The Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township , Atlantic City , and Cape May Court House . As of May 2010, the township had a total of 253.48 miles (407.94 km) of roadways, of which 171.70 miles (276.32 km) were maintained by the municipality, 59.44 miles (95.66 km) by Atlantic County and 16.66 miles (26.81 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 5.68 miles (9.14 km) by
1536-725: The New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve , a protected natural area of unique ecology covering 1,100,000 acres (450,000 ha), that has been classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and established by Congress in 1978 as the nation's first National Reserve. Parts of the township are included in the state-designated Pinelands Area, which includes portions of Atlantic County, along with areas in Burlington , Camden , Cape May , Cumberland , Gloucester , and Ocean counties. The 2010 United States census counted 37,349 people, 13,067 households, and 9,173 families in
1600-472: The New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The Garden State Parkway passes through the township, extending 5.7 miles (9.2 km) from Egg Harbor Township in the south to Port Republic in the north. Included in the township are Interchange 40 for U.S. Route 30 White Horse Pike East, Interchange 41 for Route 561 Jimmie Leeds Road, and Interchange 44 for Route 575 Pomona. It was on this stretch of
1664-527: The Northeast and Midwest of the United States was reported by Scientific American . These regions were experiencing one of the most severe outbreaks ever recorded, with some areas reporting densities exceeding 2,500,000 caterpillars per hectare (1,000,000 per acre), and certain regions have been grappling with this issue for five consecutive years. Since the introduction of the species to North America, spongy moths have caused significant ecological damage. Over
1728-567: The sexual dimorphism observed in the male and female imagines . In July 2021 the Entomological Society of America decided to remove the name "gypsy moth" from its Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List as "hurtful to the Romani people ", since gypsy is considered an ethnic slur by some Romany people in North America. In January 2022, the new common name "spongy moth"
1792-533: The "Township Center". The township borders the municipalities of Absecon , Atlantic City, Egg Harbor City , Egg Harbor Township , Hamilton Township , Mullica Township , and Port Republic in Atlantic County; Bass River Township and Washington Township in Burlington County ; and Little Egg Harbor Township in Ocean County . The township is one of 56 South Jersey municipalities that are included within
1856-440: The 16,515 ballots cast by the township's 22,944 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.0% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 7,040 votes here (49.4% vs. 46.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 6,960 votes (48.8% vs. 52.0%) and other candidates with 112 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 14,256 ballots cast by the township's 19,036 registered voters, for
1920-766: The Apostle Church ( Brigantine ) and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish ( Absecon ). The school had been located in Pomona , and moved in September 2007 to another campus elsewhere in the township. Stockton University is a four-year liberal arts university located in the Pomona section of the township. Galloway Township is served by Atlantic Cape Community College , a public community college in Atlantic and Cape May counties, with more than 8,000 students enrolled. Its main campuses are in
1984-639: The European spongy moth, L. d. dispar . A colony had been reported from Great Britain in 1995. Lymantria dispar was accidentally introduced into North America by artist and astronomer Étienne Léopold Trouvelot in 1869, who imported it from Europe while looking for a source of silk to replace the shortage of cotton caused by the American Civil War. Afterwards, several species of parasitoids and predators have been introduced as biological control agents in attempts to help control this moth. Beginning in
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2048-487: The Galloway Township Public Schools under a charter issued by the New Jersey Department of Education . There was no tuition charged; costs were paid on a per-student basis by each of the sending districts, with additional funding provided by the State of New Jersey. Opened in 1997 among the state's first group of charter schools, the school's charter was revoked due to low scores on standardized tests and
2112-706: The Optional Municipal Charter Law) within Plan E of the Council-Manager form of New Jersey municipal government, implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1976. The township is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is the Township Council, which is comprised of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to four-year terms of office on
2176-677: The Parkway that Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine was involved in a serious accident on April 12, 2007. Also passing through the township are Route 50 and U.S. Route 30 , along with CR 561 , CR 561 Alternate , CR 563 and CR 575 . NJ Transit provides bus service to Atlantic City on routes 508 (from the Hamilton Mall ), 554 (from Lindenwold station ) and 559 (from Lakewood Township ). People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Galloway Township include: Township (New Jersey) A township , in
2240-504: 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 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
2304-410: The average family size was 3.18. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the township
2368-504: The context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As 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
2432-1035: The county). For pre-kindergarten through eighth grade , students attend the Galloway Township Public Schools . As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 3,164 students and 304.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.4:1. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Pomona Preschool with 90 students in grades PreK, Arthur Rann Elementary School with 658 students in grades K-6, Reeds Road Elementary School with 498 students in grades K-6, Roland Rogers Elementary School with 522 students in grades K-6, Smithville Elementary School with 562 students in grades K-6 and Galloway Township Middle School with 729 students in grades 7–8. Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Absegami High School , located in
2496-425: The county). In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 5,226 votes here (50.4% vs. 47.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 4,409 votes (42.5% vs. 44.5%), Independent Chris Daggett with 531 votes (5.1% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 105 votes (1.0% vs. 1.2%), among the 10,379 ballots cast by the township's 22,353 registered voters, yielding a 46.4% turnout (vs. 44.9% in
2560-542: The first hurricane to make landfall in New Jersey since 1903, but later analysis by the National Hurricane Center determined that the storm had weakened to tropical storm status by the time it made its second landfall. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 114.49 square miles (296.52 km), including 88.67 square miles (229.65 km) of land and 25.82 square miles (66.87 km) of water (22.55%). Galloway Township serves as
2624-466: The large moth species previously abundant in the Northeast. Another is the encyrtid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae which attacks L. dispar eggs but is not strictly host specific, and also parasitizes the eggs of other Lepidoptera species. The most effective control agents are microbial pathogens: a virus ( LdmNPV ), and a fungus ( Entomophaga maimaiga ). In June 2024, the severity of the outbreak in
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2688-471: The late 1800s, at least ten species were established this way, but for nearly a century, there was little regulation or research on the effectiveness or non-target effects of these introduced natural enemies. Several were generalists that offered little control of L. dispar and attacked other native insects. One such species is the tachinid fly Compsilura concinnata , which attacked many other host species (over 180 known hosts documented), decimating many of
2752-472: 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 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
2816-457: The newly formed Atlantic County in 1837, portions of the township were taken to create Mullica Township (March 13, 1838), Egg Harbor City (June 14, 1858), Absecon (February 29, 1872), Brigantine Beach borough (now Brigantine ; June 14, 1890) and Port Republic (March 1, 1905). Geographically, the township, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the South Jersey region of the state and of
2880-458: The northern portion of Absecon . Galloway Township was incorporated by the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of the state's initial group of 104 townships under the Township Act of 1798. For thousands of years, the area of Galloway Township was occupied by different cultures of indigenous peoples. The Lenape Native Americans were the historic tribe who occupied the area at
2944-457: The past century, their range has expanded at an average rate of 21 km (13 mi) per year, resulting in the cumulative defoliation of 33,000,000 ha (82,000,000 acres) of forest between 1970 and 2013. The U.S. Forest Service allocates an average annual budget of $ 30 million toward control efforts. However, climate change has contributed to the prolongation of outbreak cycles, which typically occur every eight to twelve years. This has led to
3008-798: The population of the constituent municipalities, with four seats assigned to Galloway Township. Township public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts , located in Somers Point . The Galloway Community Charter School was a public school that served students in kindergarten through eighth grade . The school, which drew students from across Atlantic County, operated independently of
3072-432: The population were under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 86.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
3136-417: The population. Of the 13,067 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18; 51.5% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.8% were non-families. Of all households, 23.2% were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12. 21.3% of
3200-409: The population. There were 10,772 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and
3264-550: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Gypsy moth L. d. dispar L. d. asiatica L. d. japonica Lymantria dispar , also known as the gypsy moth or the spongy moth , is a species of moth in the family Erebidae native to Europe and Asia . Lymantria dispar is subdivided into several subspecies, with subspecies such as L. d. dispar and L. d. japonica being clearly identifiable without ambiguity. Lymantria dispar has been introduced to several continents and
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#17328528616113328-579: The same subspecies, Lymantria dispar dispar . Confusion over the classification of species and subspecies exists. The U. S. Department of Agriculture defines the Asian subspecies as "any biotype of L. dispar possessing female flight capability", despite L. d. asiatica not being the only accepted subspecies that is capable of flight. Traditionally, L. dispar has been referred to as "gypsy moth" even when referring to Japanese, Indian and Asiatic populations. The European subspecies ( Lymantria dispar dispar )
3392-512: The school closed at the end of the 2014–2015 school year. Assumption Regional Catholic School is a Catholic elementary school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grades with a specially designed middle school system, operated under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Camden and serving students from the sending parishes of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (in Galloway Township), St. Thomas
3456-413: 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 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
3520-454: The term is known to have been in use (as 'Gipsey') as early as 1832. Moths of the subfamily Lymantriinae are commonly called tussock moths due to the tussock-like tufts of hair on the caterpillars . The name Lymantria dispar is composed of two Latin-derived words. The generic name Lymantria means 'destroyer'. The species epithet dispar means 'to separate' in Latin; it refers to
3584-504: The time of European encounter. They were one of the many Algonguian language peoples of the East Coast. They were followed by European settlers, primarily English in the early years of colonial settlement. Historians are uncertain of the source of Galloway Township's name. One theory is that it was named after an area known as Galloway now part of the modern region of Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland . An alternative derivation
3648-581: 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 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
3712-533: The township. As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,169 students and 102.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Students in the western portion of the township have the option of attending Cedar Creek High School in neighboring Egg Harbor City under the school of choice program. Both high schools are part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District ,
3776-473: The township. The population density was 419.3 per square mile (161.9/km). There were 14,132 housing units at an average density of 158.7 per square mile (61.3/km). The racial makeup was 71.92% (26,860) White , 11.44% (4,271) Black or African American , 0.27% (99) Native American , 10.02% (3,744) Asian , 0.02% (9) Pacific Islander , 3.39% (1,266) from other races , and 2.95% (1,100) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.05% (3,752) of
3840-439: 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 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
3904-459: Was $ 51,595, and the median income for a family was $ 57,156. Males had a median income of $ 38,048 versus $ 31,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 21,048. About 4.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over. Galloway Township operates under the Faulkner Act (formally known as
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#17328528616113968-423: Was $ 65,908 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,931) and the median family income was $ 76,106 (+/− $ 2,675). Males had a median income of $ 50,516 (+/− $ 3,544) versus $ 40,663 (+/− $ 2,096) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 24,302 (+/− $ 2,134). About 5.0% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. As of
4032-516: Was proposed, as a translation from the French name "spongieuse" for the species, referring to the sponge-like egg masses laid by L. dispar . Since the name Gypsy is widely embraced by Roma people as a self-referenced demonym in Europe, there has been no similar call to change the insect's name in its native area. The European native, and introduced North American, Lymantria dispar moths are considered to be
4096-454: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to 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
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