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69-644: The hospital was founded in June 1922 as Woodley Hospital|Woodley Sanitarium and Nursing Home in Little Silver, New Jersey , by Mary Augusta Garner Seaman on the family's Victorian estate. In 1927, it relocated to two rented houses at 139 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey , after the Little Silver property was sold by Miss Seaman's mother. It was incorporated in 1928 and moved to a renovated boarding house on Union Street as Red Bank Hospital, with 29 beds, one operating room,

138-504: 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 2011, there were a total of 4,201 registered voters in Fair Haven, of which 1,049 (25.0%) were registered as Democrats , 1,286 (30.6%) were registered as Republicans and 1,865 (44.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There

207-523: 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 2011, there were a total of 4,677 registered voters in Little Silver, of which 1,065 (22.8%) were registered as Democrats , 1,486 (31.8%) were registered as Republicans and 2,124 (45.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 2 voters registered as either Libertarians or Greens . In

276-415: A delivery suite and facilities for six newborns. After a public naming contest, it was renamed Riverview Hospital on August 10, 1929. Riverview Medical Center is a part of Hackensack Meridian Health . Riverview Medical Center provides assisted living nursing home care and home care . Riverview Medical Center was ranked third in 2019 by Soliant Health on its 2019 list of the most beautiful hospitals in

345-465: A drop of 220 (−3.6%) from the 6,170 counted in the 2000 census . Little Silver was established with a King's land grant in 1663 and settled in 1667. Little Silver was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 19, 1923, from portions of Shrewsbury Township , based on the results of a referendum held on April 28, 1923. Prior to the settlement of Europeans,

414-635: A grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $ 40,950 along with the Boroughs of Rumson , Little Silver , Oceanport and Shrewsbury to hire professional consultants to conduct the study on their behalf. A report was prepared that proposed that on or about July 1, 2009, Fair Haven would close and move their Police, Fire and EMS dispatching over to Little Silver . After deadlines to begin this operation were missed, dispatching of police and emergency services would be handled by

483-523: A median sale price 2017 of $ 745,000 Fair Haven's first permanent settlement dates to a structure built in 1816 at the Navesink River near today's Fair Haven Road. By the mid-19th century, steamboats stopped at "Chandler's Dock" on a route between Red Bank and New York City , bringing visitors to the area and local oysters to the city. Fisk Chapel was rebuilt in 1882 to accommodate the borough's African American population. The steamship "Albertina"

552-737: A new three-year term. Benjamin Lucarelli was chosen as mayor in February 2012 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mike Halfacre , and who left office to take a position in the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control , with Eric R. Jaeger in turn chosen in March 2012 to fill Lucarelli's vacancy on the borough council. Fair Haven was a participating municipality in an initiative to study regionalization of their municipal police force with one or more municipalities. The borough received

621-407: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Fair Haven is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of

690-410: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Little Silver is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of

759-484: A turnout of 42.9%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 58.8% of the vote (1,459 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 32.9% (817 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.2% (178 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (14 votes), among the 2,480 ballots cast by the borough's 4,238 registered voters, yielding a 58.5% turnout. The Fair Haven Public Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of

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828-488: A turnout of 46.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 67.5% of the vote (1,865 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 25.9% (715 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.9% (163 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (12 votes), among the 2,761 ballots cast by the borough's 4,752 registered voters, yielding a 58.1% turnout. The Little Silver School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of

897-648: Is a borough situated in the Jersey Shore region within Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , in the New York metropolitan area . Fair Haven is located on the Rumson peninsula along the Navesink River and is bordered by Red Bank and Little Silver to the west. As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 6,269, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 148 (+2.4%) from

966-616: Is an unincorporated community located within Little Silver. The 2010 United States census counted 5,950 people, 2,146 households, and 1,689 families in the borough. The population density was 2,197.3 per square mile (848.4/km ). There were 2,278 housing units at an average density of 841.3 per square mile (324.8/km ). The racial makeup was 96.42% (5,737) White , 0.29% (17) Black or African American , 0.10% (6) Native American , 1.75% (104) Asian , 0.13% (8) Pacific Islander , 0.17% (10) from other races , and 1.14% (68) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% (179) of

1035-474: Is depicted on the Borough seal. It was built in 1882 by Lawrence & Foulks . Fair Haven has an annual Fireman's Fair during the last weekend of summer including Labor Day weekend which attracts a couple of thousand people, including noted musicians Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi . The Fair Haven Fireman's Fair also has a Fireman's night and invites all firefighters from any other firehouse to come and join in

1104-812: 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

1173-587: Is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 13th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Declan O'Scanlon ( R , Little Silver ) and in

1242-488: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on

1311-435: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on

1380-518: The 2000 United States census there were 5,937 people, 1,998 households, and 1,658 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,559.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,374.3/km ). There were 2,037 housing units at an average density of 1,221.2 per square mile (471.5/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.87% White , 4.09% African American , 0.03% Native American , 0.98% Asian , 0.22% from other races , and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of

1449-541: The 2000 United States census , there were 6,170 people, 2,232 households, and 1,810 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,226.2 inhabitants per square mile (859.5/km ). There were 2,288 housing units at an average density of 825.5 per square mile (318.7/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.15% White , 0.31% African American , 0.16% Native American , 1.51% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from other races , and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of

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1518-444: The 2010 census count of 6,121, which in turn reflected an increase of 184 (+3.1%) from the 5,937 counted in the 2000 census . Fair Haven was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 28, 1912, from portions of Shrewsbury Township , subject to the results of a referendum held on April 23, 1912. Portions of the borough were exchanged with Red Bank on June 17, 1957. The borough has been one of

1587-406: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 61.4% of the vote (2,186 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.8% (1,344 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (29 votes), among the 3,574 ballots cast by the borough's 4,903 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 72.9%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 55.7% of

1656-498: The General Assembly by Vicky Flynn (R, Holmdel Township ) and Gerard Scharfenberger (R, Middletown Township ). Monmouth County 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

1725-488: The Monmouth County Sheriff's office by October 1, 2009. The proposal to consolidate services with Little Silver was presented to and rejected by the voters. Fair Haven is located in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district. Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 census , Fair Haven had been in the 12th state legislative district . Prior to

1794-707: The Shrewsbury River makes it a popular destination for boaters and water sports enthusiasts, with a public boat ramp at the Dominick F. Santelle Park off Riverview Avenue. Approximately 8% of the homes are directly on the Shrewsbury River and another third of homes are on streams that connect to it. The borough borders the Monmouth County municipalities of Fair Haven , Monmouth Beach , Oceanport , Red Bank , Rumson and Shrewsbury Borough . Little Silver Point

1863-469: 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 13th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Declan O'Scanlon ( R , Little Silver ) and in the General Assembly by Vicky Flynn (R, Holmdel Township ) and Gerard Scharfenberger (R, Middletown Township ). Monmouth County

1932-536: The 2010 Census, Fair Haven had been part of the 12th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone ( D , Long Branch ). New Jersey is represented in

2001-637: The 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 966 students and 88.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Viola L. Sickles School with 401 students in grades Pre-K–3 and Knollwood School with 564 students in grades 4–8. Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School , together with students from Rumson , where

2070-535: The 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 776 students and 77.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Point Road School with 393 students in grades PreK-4 and Markham Place School with 380 students in grades 5-8. For ninth through twelfth grades , students attend Red Bank Regional High School , which serves students from

2139-421: The 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,247 students and 117.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.6:1. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 32.41 miles (52.16 km) of roadways, of which 25.68 miles (41.33 km) were maintained by the municipality and 6.73 miles (10.83 km) by Monmouth County. County Route 520 passes through

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2208-410: The 3,407 ballots cast by the borough's 4,184 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 81.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 68.7% of the vote (1,275 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 29.5% (547 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (33 votes), among the 1,873 ballots cast by the borough's 4,362 registered voters (18 ballots were spoiled), for

2277-410: The 3,842 ballots cast by the borough's 4,752 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 80.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 74.3% of the vote (1,639 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 24.0% (530 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (36 votes), among the 2,230 ballots cast by the borough's 4,837 registered voters (25 ballots were spoiled), for

2346-661: The Monmouth County communities of Little Silver , Middletown Township , Red Bank and Rumson . The 2010 United States census counted 6,121 people, 1,970 households, and 1,659 families in the borough. The population density was 3,832.5 per square mile (1,479.7/km ). There were 2,065 housing units at an average density of 1,292.9 per square mile (499.2/km ). The racial makeup was 94.63% (5,792) White , 2.50% (153) Black or African American , 0.10% (6) Native American , 1.08% (66) Asian , 0.10% (6) Pacific Islander , 0.44% (27) from other races , and 1.16% (71) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% (165) of

2415-484: The United States. 40°21′14″N 74°03′46″W  /  40.3539°N 74.0628°W  / 40.3539; -74.0628 Little Silver, New Jersey Little Silver is a borough in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 6,131, an increase of 181 (+3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 5,950, which in turn reflected

2484-610: The area that is now Little Silver was inhabited by the Navesink Native Americans . There are several tales of how Little Silver received its name. In one, brothers Joseph and Peter Parker, who settled in this area in 1667 and owned land bounded by Parker's Creek on the south and Little Silver Creek on the north, named their holdings "Little Silver" after their father's (George Parker) estate in Portsmouth, Rhode Island . The original Parker Homestead , dating to 1725 and one of

2553-400: The average family size was 3.13. In the borough the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males. The median income for a household in

2622-400: The average family size was 3.33. In the borough the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males. The median income for a household in

2691-461: 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

2760-517: The borough council selected Christopher Rodriguez from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by Aimee Humphreys until she resigned from office as she was moving out of the borough; Rodriguez serve until the November 2017 general election, when he was elected to serve the two-month balance of the term and to fill

2829-466: The borough council selected Corinne Thygeson from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Stuart W. Van Winkle that became vacant upon his resignation; Thygeson will serve on an interim basis until the November 2016 general election, when voters will select a candidate to fill the balance of the term. In January 2015,

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2898-448: The borough council selected Glenn Talavera to fill the vacant seat expiring December 2015 of Richard J. "Rick" Scott, who resigned from office as work obligations will have him out of the borough. In September 2011, following the death of mayor Suzanne Castleman in July 2011, Robert Neff was appointed to fill the vacant mayoral seat, while Donald Galante, a former member of the borough council,

2967-406: The borough had a total of 23.95 miles (38.54 km) of roadways, of which 21.40 miles (34.44 km) were maintained by the municipality and 2.55 miles (4.10 km) by Monmouth County. No Interstate, U.S. or state highways pass through Fair Haven. County Route 10 (River Road) is the main road through the town. NJ Transit provides local service on the 835 route. The nearest train station

3036-440: The borough was $ 94,094, and the median income for a family was $ 104,033. Males had a median income of $ 90,941 versus $ 45,938 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 46,798. About 0.4% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over. Little Silver is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which

3105-437: The borough was $ 97,220, and the median income for a family was $ 109,760. Males had a median income of $ 83,657 versus $ 51,389 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 44,018. About 1.6% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Fair Haven is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which

3174-439: The boroughs of Little Silver, Red Bank and Shrewsbury , along with students in the district's academy programs from other communities who are eligible to attend on a tuition basis. Students from other Monmouth County municipalities are eligible to attend the high school for its performing arts program, with admission on a competitive basis. The borough has two elected representatives on the nine-member board of education. As of

3243-660: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2022 , the mayor of Little Silver is Republican Robert C. Neff Jr., whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Kevin Brennan (R, 2023), Stephanie Brannagan (R, 2024), Doug Christensen (R, 2025), Donald S. Galante (R, 2025), Michael E. Holzapfel (R, 2023) and Christian M. Smith (R, 2024). In March 2016,

3312-648: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2023 , the mayor of the Borough of Fair Haven is Republican Joshua Halpern, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Members of the Fair Haven Borough Council are Council President Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Koch (R, 2024), Tracey Cole (R, 2024), Kristen Hoey ( R , 2025), Andrew "Drew" Labarbera (R, 2025), Laline Neff (D, 2023) and Christopher Rodriguez (D, 2023). In February 2017,

3381-657: The festivities. The Fireman's Fair used to raffle off a car each year, but most attendees already had their own cars and the decision was made in the 1990s to switch to a 50/50 raffle whose prize can be in the tens of thousands of dollars. The fair is on the Fire Company grounds. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.47 km ), including 1.59 square miles (4.13 km ) of land and 0.52 square miles (1.34 km ) of water (24.55%). The borough borders

3450-538: The heart of the borough. The closest limited access road is the Garden State Parkway via CR 520 in Middletown Township . NJ Transit train service is available at the Little Silver station , which is one of the few on the electrified portion of the line without raised platforms. The station is located between two grade crossings. When trains stop at the station, they block the roadway at one crossing or

3519-410: The municipality is primarily residential with a range of housing types, from ranches and capes. Little Silver separated from Shrewsbury Township in 1923. Since then, farms and nurseries have been replaced by housing. Over the years, New York City and North Jersey commuters have made Little Silver their home, traveling by rail or auto to their jobs. The Little Silver train station on Sycamore Avenue

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3588-1185: The other for entire duration of the stop, causing traffic backups. Commuter service connects the borough to Hoboken Terminal , Newark Penn Station , Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station on the North Jersey Coast Line . The train station, constructed in 1875 by the New York and Long Branch Railroad , was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. From the Raritan Bayshore SeaStreak catamarans travel to Pier 11 at Wall Street and East 34th Street Ferry Landing in Manhattan . NY Waterway ferries travel to Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal in Jersey City , Battery Park City Ferry Terminal and West Midtown Ferry Terminal in Manhattan. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Little Silver include: Fair Haven, New Jersey Fair Haven

3657-431: The population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

3726-432: The population were under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 85.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

3795-409: The population. There were 1,998 households, out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and

3864-409: The population. There were 2,232 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and

3933-417: The population. Of the 1,970 households, 51.4% had children under the age of 18; 73.6% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 15.8% were non-families. Of all households, 13.8% were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.45. 34.4% of

4002-418: The population. Of the 2,146 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18; 68.4% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 21.3% were non-families. Of all households, 18.5% were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.18. 27.9% of

4071-487: The school is located. As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 983 students and 84.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. In 2016, Newsweek ranked RFH the 144th best high school in the United States. Seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with four seats assigned to Fair Haven. As of May 2010 ,

4140-518: The state's highest-income communities. In the 2013–2017 American Community Survey , Fair Haven had a median household income of $ 158,264 (ranked 23rd in the state) and included 36.6% of households earning more than $ 200,000 annually. In 2012, Forbes.com listed Fair Haven as 355th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $ 804,446. In 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine listed Fair Haven as 25th in its listing of "The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", with

4209-447: The state's oldest, was acquired by the borough and is undergoing renovation. Other explanations for the derivation of the name are the payment to Native Americans for purchase of the land and the placid appearance of the water. The borough's earliest European residents were primarily farmers, fishermen and merchants. Early families included: The borough has had a varied history as a resort, agricultural area and fishing town. Today,

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4278-462: The study on their behalf. A report delivered in July 2008 recommended that Fair Haven, Little Silver and Rumson should consider a network of shared police services, with consideration of inclusion of Oceanport and Shrewsbury deferred to a second phase. Little Silver is located in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district

4347-441: The vote (1,765 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 47.6% (1,664 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (33 votes), among the 3,498 ballots cast by the borough's 4,343 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.5%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 51.8% of the vote (1,765 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 47.1% (1,604 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (27 votes), among

4416-438: The vote (2,155 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.0% (1,625 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (41 votes), among the 3,867 ballots cast by the borough's 4,879 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.3%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 60.1% of the vote (2,310 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 39.1% (1,501 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (19 votes), among

4485-430: Was $ 112,308 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 18,209) and the median family income was $ 113,546 (+/− $ 18,045). Males had a median income of $ 109,643 (+/− $ 28,479) versus $ 62,083 (+/− $ 15,309) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 54,241 (+/− $ 6,162). About 0.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. As of

4554-430: Was $ 144,299 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 23,666) and the median family income was $ 167,659 (+/− $ 28,090). Males had a median income of $ 126,556 (+/− $ 27,434) versus $ 71,667 (+/− $ 13,832) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 66,069 (+/− $ 8,285). About 1.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over. As of

4623-432: Was appointed to fill Neff's vacant council seat. Little Silver is a participating municipality in an initiative to study regionalizing their municipal police force with one or more municipalities. The borough received a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $ 40,950 along with the Boroughs of Fair Haven , Oceanport , Shrewsbury and Rumson to hire professional consultants to conduct

4692-467: Was designed by the noted American architect Henry Hobson Richardson and built in 1890. It reopened after renovations in 2003. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 3.32 square miles (8.60 km ), including 2.71 square miles (7.02 km ) of land and 0.61 square miles (1.57 km ) of water (18.28%). The original farms and nurseries have almost all been replaced by housing today. Little Silver's location on

4761-452: Was one voter registered to another party. In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 53.7% of the vote (1,679 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 45.1% (1,411 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (37 votes), among the 3,141 ballots cast by the borough's 4,379 registered voters (14 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 71.7%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 50.5% of

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