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99-675: The station is divided into two sections: Mainside, located in parts of Colts Neck Township , Howell Township , Wall Township , and Tinton Falls at 40°15′00″N 74°09′00″W  /  40.25000°N 74.15000°W  / 40.25000; -74.15000 ; and the Waterfront Area (which includes the pier complex), on Sandy Hook Bay, located in the Leonardo section of Middletown Township , at 40°24′30″N 74°04′30″W  /  40.40833°N 74.07500°W  / 40.40833; -74.07500 . The areas are connected by Normandy Road ,

198-484: A 15-mile (24 km) military road and rail line that crosses and bypasses multiple public roads. World War II operations demanded an ammunition depot near the greater New York metropolitan area but away from high-population sectors. Planning was hastened in early 1943 after the ammunition ship SS El Estero caught fire while moored in Bayonne, New Jersey . If the stowed and dockside explosives had detonated at once, in

297-492: A Farmland Preservation Committee which to date has preserved nearly 1,000 acres (400 ha) of land, providing one way in which Colts Neck has been able to prevent large-scale development. The township has strict zoning regulations, and because there is no public water or sewage service, most homes must be built on lots covering a minimum of 2, 5 and 10 acres (4.0 ha). Originally a farming community, Colts Neck has long been known for its large number of equestrian farms. From

396-586: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 7,303 registered voters in Colts Neck Township, of which 952 (13.0%) were registered as Democrats , 2,805 (38.4%) were registered as Republicans and 3,539 (48.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 7 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In

495-500: A man set his brother's mansion on fire , killing his brother, sister in law and their two children. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 31.79 square miles (82.34 km ), including 30.72 square miles (79.55 km ) of land and 1.08 square miles (2.79 km ) of water (3.38%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within

594-466: A prominent loyalist guerrilla force, which conducted several raids in and around Freehold. In one famous incident Joshua Huddy was captured and hung by British Loyalists under the direction of Richard Lippincott and Colonel Tye. Colonel Tye later died from injuries sustained during that raid. Patriots later cut down Huddy's body hanging from the gallows and buried it in Freehold, at Old Tennent Church. At

693-510: A railroad station, with trains making regular stops, was built running nearly parallel with Throckmorton Street in Freehold. Freehold soon had public sewers in the village and in some of the outlying farmland. By 1883, there was an electrical grid and a telephone switchboard, at a time when these inventions were still brand new. These public advancements caused rapid economic growth in Freehold. The village of Freehold became an important commercial and industrial hub in central New Jersey. The farms in

792-529: A relatively forgotten but important place in the history of the bicycle. Cycling champion Arthur Augustus Zimmerman resided in the town during his racing career in the 1880s and 1890s, and from 1896 to 1899 operated the Zimmerman Bicycle Co.; the company's bicycles were known as the "Zimmy." Today, Freehold Borough is home to the Metz Bicycle Museum, where the only extant "Zimmy" can be seen. At

891-517: A severe polio epidemic swept through Freehold. After contentious public debate, a referendum was held to on the future of Freehold, and voters overwhelmingly decided to split the town into two separate municipalities. On April 15, 1919, Freehold Borough formally separated from Freehold Township. Freeholders generally refer to the different municipalities simply as the Borough and the Township. The Borough,

990-417: A turnout of 41.8%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 76.7% of the vote (3,174 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 17.9% (741 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.7% (193 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (16 votes), among the 4,139 ballots cast by the township's 7,433 registered voters, yielding a 55.7% turnout. Students in public school attend

1089-635: Is $ 1,088,351 and the average disposable income for a household is $ 140,507. The 2010 United States census counted 10,142 people, 3,277 households, and 2,848 families in the township. The population density was 330.0 per square mile (127.4/km ). There were 3,735 housing units at an average density of 121.5 per square mile (46.9/km ). The racial makeup was 92.17% (9,348) White , 1.67% (169) Black or African American , 0.01% (1) Native American , 4.58% (464) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.36% (37) from other races , and 1.21% (123) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.54% (359) of

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1188-523: Is a township in western Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Crisscrossed by several major highways, the township is a commercial hub for Central New Jersey (home to the Freehold Raceway and Freehold Raceway Mall ) and is a suburban bedroom community of New York City , located within the Raritan Valley region of the much larger New York metropolitan area . The township

1287-462: Is a partner of Atlantic Health System and is affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School . CentraState Healthcare system also provides healthcare through its various family practices in communities across the central New Jersey region. One of those six family practices has an office located in the township. The next closest regional hospitals to the township are Bayshore Community Hospital , located in nearby Holmdel Township , and

1386-690: Is a wealthy bedroom community in Central New Jersey , located within the New York metropolitan area . Many people choose to move to Colts Neck due to its open space and proximity to the Jersey Shore , while still being within commuting distance of New York City . The township's strict zoning ordinances have long kept out urban development and chain stores , allowing for locally owned businesses, while still being close to malls, movie theaters, and other amenities in neighboring communities. The township has

1485-482: Is a winery based in the township, named for the shared initials of the owners and their two children. A 2007 study of New Jersey's highest-income communities shows Colts Neck had a median household income of $ 166,495, up from $ 109,190 in 2000, and the average household income was $ 232,520, which ranked it 16th in the state. The per capita income for the township as of 2007 was $ 70,781 up from $ 46,795 in 2000. The average household net worth, not including equity in homes,

1584-616: Is available through the SeaStreak service in Highlands , a trip that involves about a 25-30 minute drive from Colts Neck Township (depending on the section of town) to reach the departing terminal. SeaStreak offers ferry service to New York City with trips to Pier 11 (on the East River at Wall Street ) and East 35th Street in Manhattan. The ferry service also offers seasonal travel, such as to

1683-812: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024 , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on

1782-440: Is located roughly 38 miles (61 km) away from Manhattan and about 20 miles (32 km) away from Staten Island . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 35,369, a decrease of 815 (−2.3%) from the 36,184 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 4,647 (+14.7%) from the 31,537 counted in the 2000 census . Freehold Township was first formed on October 31, 1693, and

1881-663: Is one of the oldest buildings in Freehold. In 1853, the Freehold Raceway opened. Though the original grandstand burned down in a fire, the racetrack is still open today, and is one of the oldest harness racetracks in America. The Great Fire of Freehold happened on October 30, 1873. The fire reportedly began in a commercial building on Main Street. It soon spread to engulf a large section of the village, and many wooden buildings, including Monmouth Courthouse, were burned down. Freehold also has

1980-412: Is the closest air transportation service. The nearest major commercial airport is Newark Liberty International Airport , which serves as a major hub for United Airlines and located 30 miles (48 km) north (about 47 minutes drive) from the center of Colts Neck Township. Colts Neck Township is served by CentraState Healthcare System . Located in neighboring Freehold Township , the 287-bed hospital

2079-540: The 2000 United States census there were 12,331 people, 3,513 households, and 3,193 families residing in the township. The population density was 392.4 inhabitants per square mile (151.5/km ). There were 3,614 housing units at an average density of 115.0 per square mile (44.4/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 85.51% White , 7.89% African American , 0.23% Native American , 3.63% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.45% from other races , and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of

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2178-543: The 2000 United States census there were 31,537 people, 10,814 households, and 8,283 families residing in the township. The population density was 820.2 inhabitants per square mile (316.7/km ). There were 11,032 housing units at an average density of 286.9 per square mile (110.8/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 87.09% White , 5.12% African American , 0.14% Native American , 5.15% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.19% from other races , and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.19% of

2277-528: The 2010 census count of 10,142, which in turn reflected a decline of 2,189 (−17.8%) from the 12,331 counted in the 2000 census . The municipality of Colts Neck Township was initially established by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as Atlantic Township on February 18, 1847, carved from portions of Freehold Township , Middletown Township , and Shrewsbury Township . The name was changed to "Colts Neck Township" as of November 6, 1962, based on

2376-407: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 72.6% of the vote (3,912 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 26.4% (1,420 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (55 votes), among the 5,423 ballots cast by the township's 7,634 registered voters (36 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 71.0%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 67.8% of

2475-1090: The Colts Neck School District for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 955 students and 116.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Conover Road Primary School with 374 students in grades PreK-2, Conover Road Elementary School with 310 students in grades 3-5 and Cedar Drive Middle School with 324 students in grades 6-8. Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Colts Neck High School , along with students from portions of Howell Township. The Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) also serves students from Englishtown , Farmingdale , Freehold Borough , Freehold Township , Howell Township , Manalapan Township and Marlboro Township . As of

2574-496: The Freehold Raceway Mall was constructed at a cost of $ 125 million on a site covering more than 175 acres (71 ha) across from the Freehold Raceway over U.S. Route 9 . A super-regional high-end shopping mall, it has a gross leasable area of 1,600,000 square feet (150,000 m ), making it the third-largest mall in the state , behind Westfield Garden State Plaza and American Dream Meadowlands . Outside of

2673-467: The Jersey Shore , along with its proximity to major cities such as New York , Newark , Trenton , and Philadelphia , the township has been a longtime economic center in the Central Jersey region. Despite suburbanization in recent decades, the township's agricultural roots have still been preserved. There are numerous crop farms , thoroughbred farms , sod farms , nurseries , and orchards in

2772-676: The Pine Barrens reach into a small section of the southern portion of the township, as it is one of only two municipalities in Monmouth County that are part of the Toms River watershed , most of which is located in Ocean County in the aforementioned Pine Barrens. Notable bodies of water within the township include: According to the Köppen climate classification system, Freehold Township sits on

2871-568: The September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and are listed on the county's 9/11 memorial. The COVID-19 pandemic affected Freehold Township like many communities. Early on, it (and county at large) made news for the number of reported cases. In particular, one Freehold family named the Fuscos had made news for having lost five of their relatives during the first few months of

2970-722: 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 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal ( D , Long Branch ) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township ) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch ). Monmouth County

3069-633: The 1950s into the 1970s many of Colts Neck's heavily wooded areas were developed with large colonial and ranch-style houses on acre-sized lots. In the 1980s and continuing into the 2000s much of the town's farm land has been replaced with large houses, mansions and sprawling estates, although a large number of equestrian farms remain. During this time period increasing home prices in northern New Jersey and New York City resulted in large numbers of people moving to central New Jersey, causing real estate prices in Colts Neck and surrounding towns to rise considerably over

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3168-489: The 2020–21 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,316 students and 91.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Students may apply to attend one of the district's six specialized learning centers, including the Humanities Learning Center hosted at Howell High School. The FRHSD board of education has nine members, who are elected to three-year terms from each of

3267-412: The 5,708 ballots cast by the township's 7,200 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 79.3. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 83.5% of the vote (2,630 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 15.2% (478 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (40 votes), among the 3,189 ballots cast by the township's 7,624 registered voters (41 ballots were spoiled), for

3366-450: The 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting,

3465-592: The British forces and they held their ground on the battlefield. British forces met their primary goal, the evacuation of Philadelphia. Both sides claimed victory in the battle. Several famous figures from the Revolutionary War fought at the Battle of Monmouth. British forces were commanded by Sir Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis . The Continental Army was commanded by George Washington and Charles Lee . Charles Lee

3564-570: The Continental Army intercepted the column in Freehold. The Battle of Monmouth was one of the largest battles of the Revolutionary War, involving over 25,000 soldiers combined in Continental, British, and Hessian forces. The initial engagement was in doubt until Washington arrived because Charles Lee was retreating from the battlefield. Washington rallied the Continentals and strongly engaged

3663-562: The Freehold Raceway Mall, the township itself has many other shopping malls and plazas. Diane & Co. is a dress shop that has been featured on the Oxygen Network's show Jersey Couture . iPlay America is an indoor family entertainment and event center that opened in November 2011, offering rides, arcade and carnival games, along with Topgolf , music venues, laser tag, shops, bars, and restaurants. Freehold Borough (which

3762-676: The Old Bridge Division of Raritan Bay Medical Center , located in nearby Old Bridge Township . The closest major university hospital to the township is Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township , along with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick . People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Colts Neck Township include: Freehold Township, New Jersey Freehold Township

3861-682: The Township. In the early 20th century, the farms in Freehold Township continued to be prosperous and successful, and the area steadily grew in population. After World War II , the township experienced rapid growth. By this time, transportation systems had increased to a point to allow workers to commute daily to jobs in larger cities, such as Newark, Philadelphia, and New York City. Highways, including U.S. Route 9 and Route 33 helped to make it possible for commuters to live in Freehold and work in nearby cities. The township quickly developed large neighborhoods of suburban single family homes. Soon,

3960-453: The area that became Freehold. The Lenape were a hunter-gatherer society. They were largely sedentary, changing campsites seasonally. They were prolific hunters of small game and birds. They were also skilled fisherman, and were known to harvest vast amounts of clams from the bays and inlets on the Jersey Shore . They also practiced some agriculture to augment their food supply. During this time, an important crossroad of two major Lenape trails

4059-401: The average family size was 3.21. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males. The median income for a household in

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4158-403: The average family size was 3.33. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males. The median income for a household in

4257-489: The beginning of the 20th century, Freehold was an increasingly divided community regarding the issue of local tax dollars used as funding for public works and infrastructure projects. The Freeholders living in the downtown area, around the courthouse had very different ideas about how to spend public money compared to the Freeholders living in the surrounding farmland. Tension within the community increased greatly in 1916 when

4356-543: The bypass was fully completed in January 2003, reducing congestion on Route 33 and Route 33 Business , albeit not a completely four-lane highway between Halls Mills Road and the Howell Road intersection. The township has thousands of jobs located within the municipality, along with a growing numbers of commuters who work in neighboring cities such as New York City , Newark , Trenton , and Philadelphia . Five residents died in

4455-511: The chief of the Bureau of Ordnance during World War I . The depot was commissioned on December 13, 1943, though work continued on the military road and railway connecting the mainside complex, the waterfront complex and the pier, which stretches 2.9 miles (4.7 km) into the Sandy Hook Bay. Earle continued to develop after World War II, keeping pace with the changing needs of the navy. In 1974,

4554-675: The constituent districts. Each member is allocated a fraction of a vote that totals to nine points, with Colts Neck Township allocated one member, who has 1.0 votes. About 20% of the township's K–8 population attend private schools . These include Ranney School , Rumson Country Day School and St. Leo the Great School. At the high school level about half of all students attend private schools, including Christian Brothers Academy , Lawrenceville School , Peddie School , Ranney School , Red Bank Catholic High School , Mater Dei High School and St. John Vianney High School . As of May 2010 ,

4653-411: The course of the two decades. Colts Neck real estate prices remain high despite the economic downturn: as of November 2012, the average listing price of a house was $ 1,433,112 and the number of home sales is down 41.4% from the previous year. Many of Colts Neck's residents are professional business people who commute into New York City's financial district , as could be seen in the unusual proportion of

4752-635: The courthouse. The success of the Continental Army at the Battle of Trenton helped to weaken loyalist control of Freehold. In June 1778, the British Army began a major strategic evacuation of the city of Philadelphia. They attempted to protect a long, slow moving column of Loyalist families, equipment, and other supplies seized in Philadelphia, as they moved toward ships in New York Harbor . On June 28, 1778,

4851-482: The courthouse. At first, the village was called Monmouth Courthouse. Over time, other government buildings opened near the courthouse, including a sheriff's office, a prison, and a post office. A number of homes and commercial businesses also sprang up in the village, including a blacksmith, a general store, a bank, a hotel, and saloon. In the area surrounding Monmouth Courthouse, many successful farms began to appear. The farms in Freehold were particularly well known for

4950-687: The depot's name was changed to Naval Weapons Station Earle. School-aged children of active military personnel at the station in grades K through 8 attend the schools of the Tinton Falls School District . Students in grades 9 through 12 attend Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls , part of the Monmouth Regional High School District . NWS Earle is also the homeport to USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) , USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) , and Combat Logistics Squadron 2 . In 2015,

5049-422: The downtown area around the courthouse, retained all the existing government buildings around Court Street and Main Street. The Borough also kept the designation as county seat. Freehold Township, the farming communities that surrounded the courthouse, set up a new town hall complex on Schanck Road. The Township completely encircles the Borough. On September 7, 1926, Freehold Borough annexed additional territory from

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5148-465: The end of the war, the community was deeply divided and nearly 120 loyalist families left Freehold, fearing retribution from their neighbors. Most of these families re-settled in Canada. During the early 1800s, Freehold steadily grew in size. The village around the courthouse was now called Freehold, along with the surrounding farmland. In 1852, when long distance railroad systems were first being developed,

5247-446: The first Surveyor General of East Jersey , wanted the county seat located in Freehold. Reid's offer to sell the property to the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a heavily discounted price may have been the deciding factor in choosing Freehold—rather than Middletown or Shrewsbury—as the site of the county seat. As part of the deal, Reid placed a restrictive covenant in the deed that, should

5346-447: The first to settle within the area. In 1693, along with Middletown and Shrewsbury , Freehold was established by act of legislature as one of the three original townships in Monmouth County. The name of the township comes from the word freehold , an English legal term describing fee simple property ownership. In 1714, when the colonial government was deciding where to locate the county seat and courthouse, Freeholder John Reid ,

5445-644: The largest solar farm in New Jersey , the Ben Moreell Solar Farm, was completed at the station. Colts Neck Township, New Jersey Colts Neck Township is a township in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is located in the New York Metropolitan Area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 9,957, a decrease of 185 (−1.8%) from

5544-570: The manner of the great Halifax Explosion , the blast could have damaged parts of Bayonne and even Lower Manhattan . A board was established to locate a suitable site, and chose Sandy Hook Bay, which featured a safe, sheltered, and nearby port where ships could take on ammunition. Rail lines could bring in the ammunition from the west, where the majority of ammunition shipments originated. The rural area meant few local residents would be affected. On August 2, 1943, construction began on Naval Ammunition Depot Earle, named after Rear Admiral Ralph Earle ,

5643-625: The name of early colonial families, including Barkalow, Applegate, Rhea, Throckmorton, and Schanck. Freehold was deeply impacted by the American Revolution . In 1765 with the passage of the Stamp Act , dissidents in Middletown and Upper Freehold established Sons of Liberty groups. In late 1775, Capt. Elias Longstreet recruited the first company of colonists from the county to join the Continental Army for an ill-fated invasion of Canada. Freehold

5742-416: The national average of 65.6% of adults receiving at least one dose. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 38.88 square miles (100.71 km ), including 38.65 square miles (100.11 km ) of land and 0.23 square miles (0.59 km ) of water (0.59%). The township completely surrounds the borough of Freehold , making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in

5841-447: The new freeway was downsized to merely a bypass of Freehold. Construction from near Sweetmans Lane ( CR 527 ) to U.S. Route 9 was finished in 1972. Eventually construction began again and the bypass was extended to Halls Mill Road in 1989. For decades traffic was detoured, and congestion continued to worsen. The delay was lengthened when an endangered species was found in the path of the proposed roadway. Finally, after 32 years of waiting,

5940-738: The northern border between the humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) zone and the humid continental climate (Dfa) zone, with the township being one of the most northern localities in North America that has a humid subtropical climate. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. The 2010 United States census counted 36,184 people, 12,577 households, and 9,382 families in

6039-483: The pandemic, with 19 other family members coming into contact with the virus. In May 2020, the township adopted an ordinance to help in simplifying the process for restaurant owners to obtain permits for seasonal outdoor dining. As of June 25, 2021, the township and county has been ahead of the Biden Administration 's Coronavirus vaccine goal, with at least 73.5% of adults receiving at least one dose, compared to

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6138-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

6237-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.9 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

6336-420: The population. Of the 12,577 households, 36.7% had children under the age of 18; 61.4% were married couples living together; 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 25.4% were non-families. Of all households, 21.7% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24. 24.3% of

6435-408: The population. There were 10,814 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and

6534-407: The population. There were 3,513 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and

6633-417: The population. Of the 3,277 households, 43.1% had children under the age of 18; 77.4% were married couples living together; 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 13.1% were non-families. Of all households, 11.0% were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.33. 28.5% of

6732-510: The production of potatoes, beans, and rye, which were sold in the markets of nearby cities. Freehold also became known for its excellent horse farms. The differences within Freehold between the growing settlement around the courthouse and the surrounding farmland were the seeds for the eventual division of Freehold into two separate municipalities in the early 20th century. As of 1745, the majority of families in Freehold were still Scottish immigrants. In modern Freehold, many important streets bear

6831-467: The property ever cease being used as a courthouse, ownership would revert to the Reid family. Direct descendants of John Reid still reside in Freehold Township. Freehold was officially designated as the seat of the Monmouth County government, and a court house was commissioned to be built on the land purchased from John Reid. The Monmouth Courthouse opened in 1715. A small village quickly began to develop around

6930-623: The public beaches on Sandy Hook , baseball games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field , trips to Broadway matinees, Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts , college football games at West Point , fall foliage in the Hudson Valley , and to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade , among other excursions. Monmouth Executive Airport in Farmingdale supplies short-distance flights to surrounding areas and

7029-518: The rest of Freehold benefited greatly by being able to sell their products more easily in New York and Philadelphia. The village and the farms prospered together while the public policies sought by each continued to drift apart. The municipal government became increasingly divided between villagers and farmers. In 1824, the American Hotel opened on Main Street in Freehold. It is still standing today and

7128-468: The results of a referendum held that day. The township has been ranked as one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Colts Neck residents had a median household income of $ 167,480, ranked fifth in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $ 76,475. Colts Neck

7227-440: The small community who were lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center . A memorial garden dedicated to the five members of the community who were lost was created at the municipal center by sculptor Jim Gary , a member of the community who was raised in Colts Neck. The central feature of the memorial garden is his sculpture of metal and stained glass . In 2018, Colts Neck made national headlines when

7326-486: The state, the township had solidified in being a premier commercial center for Central New Jersey . As the township grew, Route 33 , which ran through the heart of Freehold, became increasingly congested, in which studies suggested the construction of a new freeway. This was due to the fact that there was no room to widen the highway to 4 lanes between Route 9 and a railroad bridge at the eastern end would need to have been widened to accommodate 4 lanes. After several years,

7425-670: The state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another. The township borders Colts Neck Township , Howell Township , Manalapan Township , Marlboro Township and Millstone Township in Monmouth County; and Jackson Township in Ocean County . The municipality of Upper Freehold Township is not connected, geographically or politically, to Freehold Township. East Freehold (2010 Census population of 4,894 ) and West Freehold (13,613 as of 2010 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places located within Freehold Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within

7524-410: The township are CR 520 (along the border) and CR 537 . The Garden State Parkway is accessible in neighboring Holmdel Township , Middletown Township , Tinton Falls and Wall Township . Interstate 195 is also outside the township, in neighboring Wall and Howell Township . NJ Transit provides local bus service between Freehold Township and Sea Bright on the 838 route. Ferry service

7623-594: The township began to grow commercial and industrial businesses that rivaled the borough. Brockway Glass Company built their initial facility off Center Street in 1955, which was expanded in subsequent decades before it ceased operations in 1991. The site is now operated by Iron Mountain . 3M opened a magnetic tape production facility in 1957. CentraState Medical Center , a regional hospital serving western Monmouth County , southern Middlesex County , and portions of Mercer and Ocean counties, opened in 1971 as Freehold Area Hospital. Some industrial developments in

7722-573: The township committee selects one of its members to serve as mayor and another as deputy mayor, each serving one-year terms. As of 2023 , the members of the Colts Neck Township Committee are Mayor Sue Fitzpatrick ( R , term on committee ends December 31, 2025; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Frank Rizzuto (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Joseph "J.P." Bartolomeo (R, 2024), Tara Torchia Buss (R, 2023) and Michael S. Viola (R, 2023). Frank Rizzuto

7821-576: The township fall within the more flat terrain and sandier soil found in the Outer coastal plain . Most of the township is located within the much larger Raritan Valley region (as many of its brooks and streams flow into the aforementioned river), while also being located relatively close to the Raritan Bay . The township is also closely tied to the Jersey Shore region , being located about 16 miles (26 km) west of Asbury Park . The northernmost stretches of

7920-472: The township had a total of 132.59 miles (213.38 km) of roadways, of which 103.86 miles (167.15 km) were maintained by the municipality, 15.52 miles (24.98 km) by Monmouth County and 13.21 miles (21.26 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Two major state roads pass through the township: Route 18 (the freeway portion) and Route 34 . Major county roads that traverse

8019-460: The township include Bucks Mill , Cooks Mills, Hominy Hill, Lippincott, Montrose , Phalanx , Scobeyville , Swimming River and Vanderburg. The township borders the Monmouth County communities of Freehold Township , Holmdel , Howell , Marlboro , Middletown , Tinton Falls and Wall Township . Laird & Company produces Laird's Applejack at its facility in the Scobeyville section of

8118-420: The township include Blue Ball (now Adelphia ), Burlington Heights , Georgia , Monmouth Heights , Orchard Estates, Siloam , Smithburg , Southburg, Stonehurst East and Stonehurst West . According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Freehold Township would have an Appalachian oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern hardwood forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. Due to

8217-506: The township was $ 109,190, and the median income for a family was $ 117,980. Males had a median income of $ 55,609 versus $ 38,457 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 46,795. 2.8% of the population and 2.2% of families were living below the poverty line , including 2.2% of under eighteens and 2.8% of those over 64. Colts Neck is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of

8316-406: The township was $ 77,185, and the median income for a family was $ 89,845. Males had a median income of $ 62,545 versus $ 36,668 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 31,505. About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. Due to suburbanization within the township, its location near

8415-563: The township were negative. In 1983, the United States Environmental Protection Agency designated the Lone Pine Chemical Site as a superfund site. The site has been called "one of the worst environmental disasters in the country". Based on the latest EPA five-year review in 2019, remediation work has contained the spill. In 1990, with the opening of Freehold Raceway Mall , the second-largest mall in

8514-451: The township's location in New Jersey, it is the home of numerous headwaters for various important rivers, brooks, and streams that flow throughout the state. The township is located on a ridge within the geographic heartland of New Jersey , as most sections of the township fall within the hillier terrain and fertile soil found in the Inner coastal plain , while the southeastern sections of

8613-666: The township. Notable farms in the township include Brock Farms, Battleview Orchards, Clayton Family Farm, Crawford Farms, the historic Oakley Farm, Reid Sod Farm, and Wemrock Orchards. Tomasello Winery (originally based in Hammonton ) has a wine tasting room located in Wemrock Orchards. Established in 1853, making it the nation's oldest half-mile harness racing track, Freehold Raceway offers horse lovers and bettors an opportunity to see harness racing . Completed in August 1990,

8712-670: The township. Since the end of distilling in Colts Neck in 1972, the company has had its apples picked and distilled in Virginia, and then brought north to be aged, blended and bottled at its facility in the township. The only remaining producer of Applejack in the United States, the company received the first license granted by the United States Department of the Treasury , which was granted in 1780. Four JG's Orchards & Vineyards

8811-469: The township. The population density was 939.8 per square mile (362.9/km ). There were 13,140 housing units at an average density of 341.3 per square mile (131.8/km ). The racial makeup was 84.32% (30,509) White , 5.34% (1,931) Black or African American , 0.13% (47) Native American , 7.03% (2,544) Asian , 0.02% (7) Pacific Islander , 1.47% (531) from other races , and 1.70% (615) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.76% (2,808) of

8910-439: The vote (3,970 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 30.4% (1,781 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (46 votes), among the 5,856 ballots cast by the township's 7,581 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.2%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 68.8% of the vote (3,929 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 28.5% (1,629 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (37 votes), among

9009-430: Was $ 154,491 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 16,020) and the median family income was $ 166,909 (+/− $ 14,315). Males had a median income of $ 117,917 (+/− $ 16,897) versus $ 67,188 (+/− $ 14,434) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 65,919 (+/− $ 6,519). About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over. As of

9108-421: Was $ 94,735 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,749) and the median family income was $ 112,094 (+/− $ 4,124). Males had a median income of $ 85,099 (+/− $ 6,540) versus $ 48,926 (+/− $ 4,407) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 40,504 (+/− $ 2,006). About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. As of

9207-619: Was a known center of patriot activity. The Declaration of Independence was publicly proclaimed, read aloud, from the steps of the Monmouth Courthouse just a few days after being signed in Philadelphia . After British success at the Battle of Long Island , Freehold and all of Monmouth County fell under the control of Loyalists . The British government continued to operate the Monmouth Courthouse, and several people involved in revolutionary activities were arrested and tried for treason at

9306-464: Was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that had been vacated by Michael Fitzgerald. Colts Neck Township is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). New Jersey is represented in

9405-478: Was formed within the township on March 25, 1869, and formally separated when it was reconstituted as a borough on April 15, 1919, including additional portions of the township. The Battle of Monmouth was fought in June 1778 in what has been preserved as Monmouth Battlefield State Park , which is in Freehold Township and Manalapan Township . The Lenni Lenape Native Americans were the earliest known people to live in

9504-617: Was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of Freehold Township were taken to form Upper Freehold Township ( c.  1731 ), so some wills and official records following the split referred to "Lower Freehold Township" although the official name has always been Freehold Township. Additional portions formed Millstone Township (February 28, 1844), Jackson Township (March 6, 1844), Atlantic Township (February 18, 1847; now Colts Neck Township), Marlboro Township (February 17, 1848) and Manalapan Township (March 9, 1848). Freehold town

9603-459: Was later court martialed by the Continental Army for his actions at the Battle of Monmouth. Nathanael Greene , Alexander Hamilton , "Mad" Anthony Wayne , the Marquis de Lafayette and Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben also fought at the Battle of Monmouth for the Continental Army. Another famous figure at the Battle of Monmouth was Molly Pitcher , who manned a cannon during the battle after her husband

9702-557: Was located in the area of Freehold. In 1498, John Cabot became the first European to sight this land. By the late 17th century, the English had begun to take over the area. In 1664, the Duke of York (later James II & VII ) granted a patent to Sir George Carteret to develop the area. In 1685, Scottish Presbyterians from Scotland , along with English Baptists and Quakers from New England fleeing religious persecution at home, became

9801-401: Was wounded. In the aftermath of the Battle of Monmouth, Loyalist control of Freehold faltered. The township ceased to have a functioning municipal government and the courthouse was closed until the end of the war. Minor clashes between loyalists and continentals flared up in town, with the violence peaking around 1780. Colonel Tye , was an escaped slave formerly named Titus, and the leader of

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