95-585: Haddonfield is a borough located in Camden County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 12,550, an increase of 957 (+8.3%) from the 2010 census count of 11,593, which in turn reflected a decline of 66 (−0.6%) from the 11,659 counted in the 2000 census Haddonfield was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1875, within portions of Haddon Township following
190-532: A New Year's Eve celebration of the arts, with a variety of performances was held in town until 2016. There is also a yearly car show that takes place during the second Saturday of September. There are also events such as historic house tours and designer show houses. Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in the context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under
285-667: A Quaker school that dates back to 1786, served 167 students in Pre-K through eighth grade. Kingsway Learning Center provides special education for students from ages birth to 14 at the Haddonfield campus, which is home to the school's Early Intervention Program and its Elementary Program. The school closed down in 2019, and was purchased by the Haddonfield Board of Education in February 2023 for $ 1.495 million. The district plans on converting
380-486: A special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of the legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within
475-590: A student–teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Central Elementary School with 437 students in grades PreK-5, Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School with 376 students in grades PreK-5, J. Fithian Tatem Elementary School with 432 students in grades PreK-5, Haddonfield Middle School with 647 students in grades 6-8 and Haddonfield Memorial High School with 866 students in grades 9-12. In 2023, J. Fithian Tatem Elementary School
570-534: A 500 acres (2.0 km) tract of land in the English colony of West Jersey to escape religious persecution. Elizabeth set sail alone from Southwark , England to the New World in 1701. Shortly after her arrival, she made a marriage proposal to John Estaugh , a Quaker minister, and they were married in 1702. The town was named for John Haddon, though he never came to America. The Indian King Tavern , built in 1750, played
665-480: A 51.6% turnout. The Haddonfield Public Schools is a comprehensive public school district serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district serves students from Haddonfield, along with those from Tavistock who attend the district's schools as part of sending/receiving relationships . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,766 students and 209.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
760-582: A five-day-long fire destroyed 30 blocks of the town center. Replacement homes were almost uniformly of Victorian style, and more recent protectionist efforts have left Cape May with many famously well-maintained Victorian houses—the second largest collection of such homes in the nation after San Francisco . Because of the World War II submarine threat off the East Coast of the United States , especially off
855-649: A granite monument listing the names of 75 local fishermen who died at sea. The names begin with Andrew Jeffers, who died in 1893, and include the six people who died in March 2009 with the sinking of the scalloping boat Lady Mary . The granite statue was designed by Heather Baird with Jerry Lynch. The memorial is maintained by the City of Cape May and administered by the Friends of the Cape May Fisherman's Memorial. Visitors often leave
950-773: A one-year term in that role. As of 2024, Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. ( D , Collingswood , 2026), Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township , 2025), Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede , 2025), Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024), Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill , 2024), Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township , 2024), and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township , 2026). Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township , 2024), Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden , 2024) and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township , 2025). As of March 2011, there were
1045-454: A period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer the cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended
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#17328517009371140-605: A police department, a courtroom, and an auditorium. Its walls are of marble, steel, or plaster, although police station main walls are of steel and cinder block. From May through August 2021, the Haddonfield Police issued an average of 395 tickets per month. In Borough Hall's auditorium are paintings of men who signed the United States Declaration of Independence from New Jersey: Abraham Clark , Francis Hopkinson , Richard Stockton , and John Witherspoon . Some of
1235-541: A popular resort for French Canadian tourists for several decades. Cape May County established a tourism office in Montreal , Quebec , but around 1995 it closed due to budget cuts. By 2010, the tourism office of Cape May County established a French language coupon booklet. Cape May has become known both for its Victorian gingerbread homes and its cultural offerings. The town hosts the Cape May Jazz Festival,
1330-407: A population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving a one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in
1425-454: A precursor to moving from Haddonfield. Bancroft is now located in neighboring Mount Laurel, but during the late 2010s, redevelopment of the Bancroft property in Haddonfield became a locally contentious issue and remains to be resolved. The Beechwood School, founded in 1951, is a private pre-school educating children 2.5 through 6 years old. There are events such as the community sidewalk sale in
1520-540: A referendum on the same day. The borough became an independent municipality in 1894. The borough was named for Elizabeth Haddon , an early settler of the area. The Haddonfield area was occupied by the Lenape Native American tribe, but they largely disappeared from the area when settlers arrived. Arrowheads and pottery shards have been found by residents by the banks of the Cooper River , hinting that there
1615-537: A significant role in the American Revolutionary War . During that war, the New Jersey Legislature met there, avoiding British forces, and in 1777, declared New Jersey to be an independent state. Today the tavern is a state historical site and museum. Nevertheless, since 1873, Haddonfield has been a dry town where alcohol cannot be sold though it can be brewed and distributed in town. Haddonfield
1710-588: A stone or seashell on the statue's base in tribute to the fishermen. Effective July 1, 2004, Cape May switched to a Council-Manager form of government under the Faulkner Act , after having used Plan A of the Faulkner Act Small Municipality form since 1995. The city is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and
1805-536: A total of 1,932 registered voters in Cape May City, of which 452 (23.4%) were registered as Democrats , 838 (43.4%) were registered as Republicans and 640 (33.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 2 voters registered as either Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 52.2% of the vote (745 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 46.9% (669 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (13 votes), among
1900-480: A total of 9,081 registered voters in Haddonfield, of which 3,268 (36.0%) were registered as Democrats , 2,232 (24.6%) were registered as Republicans and 3,575 (39.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 6 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 55.3% of the vote (3,849 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 43.9% (3,054 votes), and other candidates with 0.7% (51 votes), among
1995-529: A type of dinosaur discovered in Haddonfield. The statue, unveiled in October 2003, has been described as "the central landmark of downtown Haddonfield." The statue serves as a mascot of sorts for Haddonfield. Haddonfield has several parks maintained by the Camden County Parks Department: It also has several parks maintained by other groups: The Borough of Haddonfield has been governed under
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#17328517009372090-466: A weak mayor and the council performs most legislative and executive functions. This form of local government is used by 39% of the municipalities in New Jersey. There are a total of 253 boroughs in New Jersey, which include: Cape May, New Jersey Cape May (sometimes Cape May City ) is a city and seaside resort located at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County in
2185-473: Is a significant historic paleontology site. In 1838, William Estaugh Hopkins uncovered large bones in a marl pit in which he was digging. Hopkins displayed the bones at his home, Birdwood; and these bones sparked the interest of a visitor, William Foulke . In 1858, Foulke dug from the marl pit the first relatively complete skeleton of a dinosaur found in North America, Hadrosaurus foulkii . The skeleton
2280-570: Is also a destination for marine mammal watching. Several species of whales and dolphins can be seen in the waters of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, many within 10 mi (16 km) of land, due to the confluence of fresh and saltwater that make for a nutrient rich area for marine life. Whale and dolphin watching cruises are a year-round attraction in Cape May, part of an ecotourism / agritourism industry that generated $ 450 million in revenue in
2375-424: Is also world-famous for the observation of migrating birds , especially in the fall. With over 400 bird species having been recorded in this area by hundreds of local birders, Cape May is arguably the top bird-watching area in the entire Northeastern United States. The Cape May Warbler , a small songbird, takes it name from this location. The Cape May Bird Observatory is based nearby at Cape May Point . Cape May
2470-457: Is around 15 in (380 mm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Cape May would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass ( 73 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie ( 20 ). The 2010 United States census counted 3,607 people, 1,457 households, and 782 families in
2565-786: Is designated the Cape May Historic District , a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of Victorian architecture . In 2008, Cape May was recognized as one of the top 10 beaches in the United States by the Travel Channel . It is part of the South Jersey region of the state. The area was originally settled by the Kechemeche Native American tribe , who were part of the Lenape tribe. The Kechemeche first encountered European colonialists around 1600. The city
2660-583: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving
2755-574: Is noted for its historic homes, quaint shops, and legions of lawyers. As a legal center for southern New Jersey, the town houses the offices of more than 390 attorneys. Haddonfield once was home to Symphony in C (formerly the Haddonfield Symphony), which is now based in nearby Collingswood , and performs at the Gordon Theater at Rutgers University-Camden . Haddonfield is home to the second oldest volunteer fire company in continuous service in
2850-599: Is represented in the State Senate by Mike Testa ( R , Vineland ) and in the General Assembly by Antwan McClellan (R, Ocean City ) and Erik K. Simonsen (R, Lower Township ). Cape May County is governed by a five-person Board of County Commissioners whose members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; At an annual reorganization held each January,
2945-418: Is the southernmost municipality in New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census , the city's resident population was 2,768, a decrease of 839 (−23.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,607, which in turn reflected a decline of 427 (−10.6%) from the 4,034 counted in the 2000 census . In the summer, Cape May's population is expanded by as many as 40,000 to 50,000 visitors. The entire city of Cape May
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3040-513: 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 the 2024-2025 session , the 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature
3135-502: The 2000 United States census there were 11,659 people, 4,496 households, and 3,255 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,124.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,592.6/km). There were 4,620 housing units at an average density of 1,634.5 per square mile (631.1/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.47% White , 1.27% African American , 0.13% Native American , 1.12% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.32% from other races , and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.46% of
3230-537: The 2000 United States census , there were 4,034 people, 1,821 households, and 1,034 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,623.7 inhabitants per square mile (626.9/km ). There were 4,064 housing units at an average density of 1,635.7 per square mile (631.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.32% White , 5.26% African American , 0.20% Native American , 0.40% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 1.26% from other races , and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.79% of
3325-586: The Delmarva Peninsula . During the summer months in Cape May, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The hardiness zone of Cape May is 8a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 10.8 °F (−11.8 °C). The average seasonal snowfall total
3420-719: The U.S. state of New Jersey . Located on the Atlantic Ocean near the mouth of the Delaware Bay , it is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations. The city, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area , and is part of the Philadelphia - Wilmington - Camden , PA -NJ- DE - MD combined statistical area , also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area . It
3515-450: 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 6th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James Beach ( D , Voorhees Township ) and in the General Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill ). Camden County
3610-521: The Walsh Act since 1913. The borough is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use the commission form of government . The governing body is comprised of three commissioners, who elected to concurrent four-year terms of office on a non-partisan basis as part of the May municipal elections. At a reorganization meeting held after the new council is seated, each Commissioner is assigned to oversee one of
3705-413: The 1,036 ballots cast by the city's 1,902 registered voters (25 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 54.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 52.1% of the vote (608 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 39.1% (457 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 6.8% (80 votes), with 1,168 ballots cast among the city's 2,069 registered voters, yielding
3800-456: The 1,442 ballots cast by the city's 1,925 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 74.9%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 50.9% of the vote (817 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama , who received 46.4% (745 votes), with 1,605 ballots cast among the city's 1,940 registered voters, for a turnout of 82.7%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 53.8% of
3895-517: The 100th anniversary of the harbor's creation. Cape May is the southernmost point in New Jersey. It is at approximately the same latitude as Washington, D.C. , and Arlington County, Virginia , and equidistant to Manhattan and Virginia . According to the Köppen climate classification system, Cape May has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) with hot, humid summers, cool winters and year-round precipitation. Its climate resembles that of its neighbor,
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3990-448: The 2004 elections, the first under the new form of government, lots were drawn to determine which of the newly elected members would serve a four-year term, with the other three serving two-year terms. A city manager is responsible for the city's executive functions, managing Cape May's activities and operation. Voters approved a November 2010 referendum to shift the city's elections from May to November, with city officials estimating that
4085-422: The 4,147 ballots cast by the borough's 9,791 registered voters (93 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 46.9% of the vote (2,208 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 46.6% (2,195 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 5.3% (249 votes), with 4,712 ballots cast among the borough's 9,138 registered voters, yielding
4180-463: The 6,985 ballots cast by the borough's 10,054 registered voters (31 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 69.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 59.4% of the vote (4,346 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain , who received around 38.2% (2,793 votes), with 7,311 ballots cast among the borough's 8,970 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.5%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 54.1% of
4275-607: The Cape May Music Festival and the Cape May, New Jersey Film Festival. Cape May Stage , an Equity theater founded in 1988, performs at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on the corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets. East Lynne Theater Company, an Equity professional company specializing in American classics and world premieres, has its mainstage season from June–December and March, with school residencies throughout
4370-472: The Delaware Bay between North Cape May, New Jersey , and Lewes, Delaware . Cape May Harbor, which borders Lower Township and nearby Wildwood Crest allows fishing vessels to enter from the Atlantic Ocean, was created as of 1911, after years of dredging completed the harbor which covers 500 acres (200 ha). Cape May Harbor Fest celebrates life in and around the harbor, with the 2011 event commemorating
4465-491: The Mayor of Cape May City is Zachary Mullock, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024. Other members of the Cape May City Council are Deputy Mayor Lorraine M. Baldwin (2026), Maureen K. McDade (2026), Shaine P. Meier (2026) and Michael Yeager (2024; elected to fill an unexpired term). Cape May City is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district. For
4560-652: The United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive. In 2023, J. Fithian Tatem Elementary School became the third Haddonfield public school to receive the award. Additionally, Haddonfield Memorial High School was ranked 33rd in public high school in New Jersey out of 328 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2012 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 11th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. Haddonfield Friends School ,
4655-408: The United States. Haddon Fire Company No. 1 was established as Friendship Fire Company on March 8, 1764, by 26 townsmen. Each member was to furnish two leather buckets while the company supplied six ladders and three fire hooks . In 1971, Haddonfield became the second municipality in New Jersey (after Cape May ) to establish a historic preservation district. In keeping with the historic appearance of
4750-490: The Washington Street Mall and includes shops, restaurants, lodgings, and tourist attractions including the Cape May boardwalk. Many historic hotels and B&Bs are located in Cape May, and commercial and sport fishing is a significant component of its economy. Cove Beach, located at Cape May southernmost tip, hosts hundreds of swimmers, sunbathers, surfers, and hikers daily during summer months. Cape May has been
4845-545: The World War II Lookout Tower. The Center for Community Arts (CCA) offers African American history tours of Cape May, arts programs for young people and is transforming the historic Franklin Street School, constructed in 1928 to house African-American students in a segregated school, into a Community Cultural Center. Cape May is the home of Cape May diamonds , which show up at Sunset Beach and other beaches in
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#17328517009374940-570: The area. These are in fact clear quartz pebbles that wash down from the Delaware River . They begin as prismatic quartz (including the color sub-varieties such as smoky quartz and amethyst) in the quartz veins alongside the Delaware River that get eroded out of the host rock and wash down 200 miles to the shore. Collecting Cape May diamonds is a popular pastime and many tourist shops sell them polished or even as faceted stones. The Cape May area
5035-399: The average family size was 2.69. In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.3% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males. The median income for a household in
5130-422: The borough was $ 86,872, and the median income for a family was $ 103,597. Males had a median income of $ 73,646 versus $ 44,968 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 43,170. 2.2% of the population and 1.3% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The Indian King Tavern
5225-708: The borough, some candidates for commissioner distribute colored ribbons to their supporters instead of yard signs. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 2.84 square miles (7.36 km), including 2.80 square miles (7.24 km) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.12 km) of water (1.58%). The Cooper River forms the border between Haddonfield and Cherry Hill . Haddonfield shares land borders with Audubon , Barrington , Haddon Township , Haddon Heights , Lawnside , and Tavistock . The 2010 United States census counted 11,593 people, 4,436 households, and 3,181 families in
5320-463: The borough. The population density was 4,104.9 per square mile (1,584.9/km). There were 4,634 housing units at an average density of 1,640.8 per square mile (633.5/km). The racial makeup was 95.23% (11,040) White , 1.11% (129) Black or African American , 0.03% (4) Native American , 1.85% (215) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.43% (50) from other races , and 1.34% (155) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% (248) of
5415-680: The building into a fullday kindergarten and preschool by 2025. Christ the King Regional School, founded in 1940, serves students in Pre-K3 through eighth grade and operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden . Bancroft School, founded in Haddonfield in 1883 and located there until 2017, is special education school and neurobehavioral stabilization program. In July 2005, Bancroft began soliciting requests for proposals to purchase its 20-acre (81,000 m) property, as
5510-457: The century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in a partisan election. Only two boroughs, Roselle and Roselle Park , have ward structures with councils having five ward members and one at-large. The borough system has
5605-410: The change would save $ 30,000 in costs that had been associated with each May election. In March 2015, Councilman Jerry Inderwies Jr. resigned to protest what he called a "witch hunt" against the police chief. In the November 2015 general election, Roger Furlin was elected to fill the balance of the council seat vacated by Inderwies. In January 2021, the city council selected Lorraine Baldwin to fill
5700-401: The city was $ 33,462, and the median income for a family was $ 46,250. Males had a median income of $ 29,194 versus $ 25,842 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 29,902. About 7.7% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. Tourism is Cape May's largest industry. The economy runs on
5795-458: The city. The population density was 1,500.6 per square mile (579.4/km ). There were 4,155 housing units at an average density of 1,728.5 per square mile (667.4/km ). The racial makeup was 89.05% (3,212) White , 4.85% (175) Black or African American , 0.30% (11) Native American , 0.67% (24) Asian , 0.11% (4) Pacific Islander , 2.30% (83) from other races , and 2.72% (98) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.62% (311) of
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#17328517009375890-638: The commissioners select one member to serve as director and another to serve as vice-director. As of 2024 , Cape May County's Commissioners are Director Leonard C. Desiderio ( R , Sea Isle City , 2024), Robert Barr (R, Ocean City ; 2025), Will Morey (R, Wildwood Crest ; 2026), Melanie Collette (R. Middle Township ; 2026), and Vice-Director Andrew Bulakowski (R, Lower Township ; 2025). The county's constitutional officers are Clerk Rita Marie Rothberg (R, 2025, Ocean City), Sheriff Robert Nolan (R, 2026, Lower Township) and Surrogate E. Marie Hayes (R, 2028, Ocean City). As of March 2011, there were
5985-449: The construction of Congress Hall in 1816, Cape May became increasingly popular in the 19th century and was considered one of the finest resorts in America by the 20th century. What is now Cape May was formed as the borough of Cape Island by the New Jersey Legislature on March 8, 1848, from portions of Lower Township . It was reincorporated as Cape Island City on March 10, 1851, and
6080-701: The council seat expiring in 2022 that had been held by Zachary Mullock until he resigned to take office as mayor. Baldwin served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when voters chose her to serve the balance of the term of office. Also in January 2021, Michael Voll was appointed to City Manager. In November 2021, the city council appointed Michael Yeager to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had bene held by Christopher Bezaire until he resigned after pleading guilty earlier that month to charges that he had engaged in stalking an ex-girlfriend and that he had been in contempt of court. As of 2023 ,
6175-423: The county, the most of any in the state. The Harriet Tubman Museum in downtown Cape May features the life and work of Harriet Tubman , an abolitionist and social activist . Cape May Fisherman's Memorial, located at Baltimore and Missouri Avenues, was built in 1988. It features a circular plaza reminiscent of a giant compass, a granite statue of a mother and two small children looking out to Harbor Cove, and
6270-456: The four-member City Council, with all positions elected at-large to four-year terms of office on a non-partisan basis as part of the November general election in even-numbered years. The Mayor is elected directly by the voters. The Borough Council is elected to serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with three seats coming up for election together and then the mayor and the fourth council seat up for vote together two years later. Following
6365-399: The home of Haddon Fire Co. No. 1, the second-oldest fire department in continuous service in the United States. Haddonfield is located in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). New Jersey is represented in
6460-476: The intersection of Washington and Jackson Streets, is 14 ft (4.3 m) above sea level. Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Poverty Beach. Cape May borders the Cape May County municipalities of Lower Township and West Cape May Borough and the Atlantic Ocean . The Cape May–Lewes Ferry provides transportation across
6555-423: The mini municipality of Tavistock had an average bill of $ 31,376 for its three homes), compared to an average bill of $ 8,767 statewide. Borough Hall, the home of Haddonfield government, is located at 242 King's Highway East and was built in 1928 by Walter William Sharpley. There are four main offices, including those for the tax assessor, the construction office and the municipal court office. Borough Hall includes
6650-444: The now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and
6745-444: The only city in the U.S. to be wholly designated as a national historic district. That designation is intended to ensure the architectural preservation of these buildings. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Cape May had a total area of 2.90 square miles (7.50 km ), including 2.47 square miles (6.41 km ) of land and 0.42 square miles (1.10 km ) of water (14.59%). Cape May is generally low-lying; its highest point, at
6840-491: The original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with the mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over
6935-493: The paintings are original, other copies. Weddings have been held in Borough Hall, and while asbestos was being removed from the public library, the upper level of Borough Hall became a temporary library. Borough Commissioner's meetings are held at Borough Hall every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, usually in the courtroom but sometimes, if there is a large attendance, in the auditorium. Since 1764, Haddonfield has been
7030-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,496 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
7125-435: The population were under the age of 18, 20.6% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 104.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 107.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
7220-431: The population were under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
7315-408: The population. There were 1,821 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and
7410-418: The population. Of the 1,457 households, 16.3% had children under the age of 18; 44.6% were married couples living together; 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 46.3% were non-families. Of all households, 42.0% were made up of individuals and 27.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.64. 12.8% of
7505-416: The population. Of the 4,436 households, 36.0% had children under the age of 18; 61.7% were married couples living together; 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.3% were non-families. Of all households, 24.9% were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17. 27.7% of
7600-417: The shore of Cape May and at the mouth of the Delaware Bay , numerous United States Navy facilities were located here in order to protect American coastal shipping. Cape May Naval facilities, listed below, provided significant help in reducing the number of ships and crew members lost at sea. In 1976, Cape May was designated a National Historic Landmark as the Cape May Historic District , making Cape May
7695-472: The summer, and the fall festival in October. The fall festival is an event where community organizations may have booths along Kings Highway and there is scarecrow-making for kids. Haddonfield hosts a weekly farmers' market on Saturdays from May to November. There is also the Haddonfield Crafts & Fine Arts Festival, where a large variety of vendors line the main street. Another event is First Night ,
7790-597: The three departments within the Borough and the Commissioners select a Mayor and may select a Deputy Mayor. As of 2023, the borough's commissioners are Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich (Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety), Kevin Roche (Commissioner of Revenue and Finance) and Frank Troy (Commissioner of Public Works|Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Buildings), all of whom are serving concurrent terms of office ending May 2025. In July 2019, Robert Marshall
7885-432: The vote (3,946 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush , who received around 44.7% (3,264 votes), with 7,300 ballots cast among the borough's 8,912 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 81.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 62.1% of the vote (2,519 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.6% (1,483 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (52 votes), among
7980-416: The vote (942 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry , who received around 44.0% (771 votes), with 1,752 ballots cast among the city's 2,276 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 77.0. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 72.9% of the vote (737 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 25.8% (261 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (13 votes), among
8075-582: The year. Cape May is home to the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), established in 1970 by volunteers who succeeded in saving the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate from demolition. MAC offers a wide variety of tours, activities and events throughout the year for residents and visitors and operates three Cape May area historic sites—the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, the Cape May Lighthouse and
8170-427: Was $ 112,105 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 10,416) and the median family income was $ 129,100 (+/− $ 16,987). Males had a median income of $ 92,409 (+/− $ 10,521) versus $ 61,272 (+/− $ 6,669) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 55,955 (+/− $ 5,275). About 3.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
8265-423: Was $ 35,660 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 4,248) and the median family income was $ 50,846 (+/− $ 16,315). Males had a median income of $ 43,015 (+/− $ 20,953) versus $ 31,630 (+/− $ 22,691) for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 30,046 (+/− $ 4,010). About 2.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. As of
8360-409: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09. In the borough the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in
8455-423: Was a Native American settlement in Haddonfield at one point in time. On October 23, 1682, Francis Collins, an English Quaker and a bricklayer by trade, became the first settler within the boundaries of what today is Haddonfield. Collins soon built a house, "Mountwell," on a tract of 400 acres (160 ha). Haddonfield was further developed by Elizabeth Haddon (1680–1762), whose Quaker father, John Haddon, bought
8550-531: Was a colonial American tavern where, in 1777, the New Jersey General Assembly held a meeting at which they officially declared New Jersey to be an independent state. It has since been declared a State Historic Site, restored to its original layout, and turned into a museum with guided tours available to the public. On the " Main Street " of Haddonfield, Kings Highway, there is a statue of a Hadrosaurus ,
8645-475: Was assembled in 1868 and is still displayed at Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences . A 17-foot (5.2 m) long bronze sculpture of “Haddy”, by sculptor John Giannotti, stands in the center of town. Hadrosaurus was recognized officially as the state dinosaur of New Jersey in June 1991. In 1875, Haddonfield became the first community to secede from Haddon Township and become a self-governing borough. Haddonfield
8740-568: Was named for the Dutch captain Cornelius Jacobsen Mey , who explored and charted the area between 1611–1614 and established a claim for the province of New Netherland . It was later settled by New Englanders from the New Haven Colony . Cape May began hosting vacationers from Philadelphia in the mid-18th century and is recognized as the country's oldest seaside resort . Following
8835-585: Was one of nine schools in New Jersey that was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education . In 2015, Elizabeth Haddon School was one of 15 schools in the state and one of nine public schools, recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in the exemplary high performing category. Haddonfield Memorial High School was also awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence in 2004-05 by
8930-544: Was renamed Cape May City on March 9, 1869. Tourism to the city was boosted in 1863 with the opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad . The city suffered devastating fires in 1869 and 1878. In the early hours of August 31, 1869, a fire broke out in the Japanese store on Washington Street. The fire destroyed the post office and at least thirty-five other buildings. Press reports at the time did not mention any deaths. In 1878,
9025-412: Was selected to fill the seat as commissioner that became vacant following the resignation of John Moscatelli the previous month. Marshall served on an interim basis until the November 2019 general election, when voters elected Colleen Bianco Bezich to serve the balance of the term of office through May 2021. In 2018, the borough had an average property tax bill of $ 15,182, the highest in the county (though
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