New Jersey Amber , sometimes called Raritan amber , is amber found in the Raritan and Magothy Formations of the Central Atlantic (Eastern) coast of the United States. It is dated to the Late Cretaceous , Turonian age, based on pollen analysis of the host formations. It has been known since the 19th century, with several of the old clay-pit sites now producing many specimens for study. It has yielded a number of organism fossils, including fungi, plants, tardigrades, insects and feathers. The first identified Cretaceous age ant was described from a fossil found in New Jersey in 1966.
69-663: Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Sayreville is within the heart of the Raritan Valley region, located on the south banks of the Raritan River , and also located on the Raritan Bay . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 45,345, an increase of 2,641 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 42,704, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,327 (+5.8%) from
138-509: A Cupressaceae member, plus several undescribed flowers from a fagalean angiosperm . Of the inclusions found in Sayreville ambers, 34% are identified as dipterans , while a 2001 paper notes that up to 20% of the inclusions found in New Jersey amber are of coccoid true bugs. In 2010 the coccoid number was reported to only be 10% of all inclusions, while nematoceran flies made up 30% of
207-515: A humid subtropical climate ( Cfa) . Sayreville usually has hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation is spread through the year. The average in July is 76.1 °F (24.5 °C) and thunderstorms are common during the spring and summer. Sayreville also holds the record for the hottest temperature in the state of New Jersey , recorded on July 10, 1936, at 110 °F (43 °C) in Runyon,
276-433: 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
345-430: A milky to chalky coloration. The fires are one of possible causes for the large amount of resin production that resulted in the amber. A study published in 2011 suggested that the majority of the resin production was initiated by the boring activity of insects such as beetles. Trees that are being attacked by beetles and other insects will often produce defensive resin flows and the majority of New Jersey amber, about 70%,
414-610: A neighborhood of Sayreville. The 2010 United States census counted 42,704 people, 15,636 households, and 11,414 families in the borough. The population density was 2,695.7 per square mile (1,040.8/km). There were 16,393 housing units at an average density of 1,034.8 per square mile (399.5/km). The racial makeup was 67.04% (28,630) White , 10.71% (4,573) Black or African American , 0.23% (100) Native American , 16.12% (6,882) Asian , 0.04% (18) Pacific Islander , 3.50% (1,495) from other races , and 2.36% (1,006) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.31% (5,258) of
483-728: A northern exposure at Martha's Vineyard , an island of Massachusetts . Of the two formations that New Jersey amber is found in, the Raritan Formation underlies the Magothy Formation. The Magothy formation is reported by Wilson's 1967 paper describing Sphecomyrma freyi as having exposures in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and other unspecified islands along the New England coastline. The formation consists of gray to dark brown clay beds interlayered in light-colored sands. In
552-454: 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
621-407: 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
690-561: A shopping center, luxury mall, apartments, town homes, offices, and multiple marinas. Phase 1 of the plan has begun construction as of 2013. Plans include a luxury mall with 1,200,000 square feet (110,000 m) of space, 620,000 square feet (58,000 m) of luxury shopping, entertainment, restaurants and groceries, a 200,000 square feet (19,000 m) Bass Pro Shops, a 700,000 square feet (65,000 m) regional power center , 1,400 apartments and 600 homes, along with waterfront dining, hotels and office space. Following extensive flooding near
759-406: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Sayreville is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
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#1732851948400828-483: A total of 24,248 registered voters in Sayreville, of which 9,394 (38.7%) were registered as Democrats , 2,778 (11.5%) were registered as Republicans and 12,053 (49.7%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 23 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 58.8% of the vote (9,362 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 40.2% (6,394 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (167 votes), among
897-428: A turnout of 71.4%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 51.0% of the vote (8,147 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 47.7% (7,614 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (144 votes), among the 15,963 ballots cast by the borough's 22,510 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 70.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 64.4% of
966-610: 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: New Jersey amber Though named after New Jersey , the fossil-bearing strata of the Raritan and overlying Magothy formations are also exposed in several neighboring U.S. states , including Maryland through south and central New Jersey , across Staten Island and Long Island (coastal areas of New York state), to
1035-620: Is located in the back of Bailey Park, near the DuPont and Hercules factories. In 1918 during World War I, Sayreville was heavily damaged by TNT explosions at the Gillespie Shell Loading Plant . The disaster killed dozens and injured hundreds of local victims, damaged hundreds of buildings, required an emergency declaration of martial law, and scattered wide areas of ammunition remnants that continue to surface occasionally. Sayreville's clay deposits have earned scientific notice as one of
1104-593: Is located today. This was noted on a 1656 New Netherland map by Adriaen van der Donck , a Dutch surveyor and map maker. Attempting to buy land from the Native Americans, European settlers travelled up the Raritan River in 1663. During the 20th century, amateur archaeologists found thousands of Indian artifacts at the location shown on the map. Predating the incorporation of Sayreville, the Morgan Inn (later known as
1173-404: Is low due its UV absorption, making specimens susceptible to UV deterioration. The only conditions that Bisulca et al identified which seemed to produce stable New Jersey amber specimens were those that were anoxic. Edward W. Berry notes that an "amber-like" substance preserved in resin canals of fossil conifer cones that he assigned to taxon " Dammara ". Berry suggests that the majority of
1242-409: Is noted to be brittle and friable , with specimens noted to crack and craze . Deep-red amber specimens are also noted to form deep needle-like cracks. A series of tests on ambers, including New Jersey amber, was published in 2012 by Bisulca et al . Exposure to a combination of light and humidity changes can cause significant crazing. The amber also has a distinct light absorbance curve that peaks in
1311-445: Is operated by a combination paid-volunteer system. Coverage is split between Hackensack Meridian Health JFK EMS and an all-volunteer township membership. The Sayreville Emergency Squad was founded in 1936 and provides EMS-Rescue Service with its sister Squad, Morgan First Aid. Both squads provide Emergency medical services , Motor Vehicle Extrication, Boat and Water Rescue, Search and Rescue, and any other rescue function needed. As one of
1380-519: Is part of the Old Crossman's pit clay mine in Sayreville, New Jersey . It contains outcrops of the amber-bearing South Amboy Fire Clay that are noted to be rich in inclusions. New Jersey amber is grouped by Anderson 1992 as a Class Ib amber, being composed of labdanoid diterpenes , and lacking a presence of succinic acid in the structure. Ragazzi et al in 2003 listed the possible plant families
1449-637: 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 19th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joe F. Vitale ( D , Woodbridge Township ) and in
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#17328519484001518-833: Is the South Amboy ZIP Code serving the Morgan and Melrose sections of Sayreville, South Amboy, and the Laurence Harbor neighborhood of Old Bridge Township. ZIP Code 08859 is the Parlin post office, which serves adjoining portions of Sayreville and Old Bridge Township. There are several distinct neighborhoods in Sayreville . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names within the borough include: Crossmans, Ernston , Gillespie , Laurel Park, MacArthur Manor, Melrose , Morgan , Morgan Heights, Phoenix, Runyon, Sayre Woods, Sayreville Junction , and Sayreville Station . Sayreville has
1587-496: 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. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on
1656-549: The 2000 United States census there were 40,377 people, 14,955 households, and 10,917 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,539.4 inhabitants per square mile (980.5/km). There were 15,235 housing units at an average density of 958.1 per square mile (369.9/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 76.47% White , 8.62% African American , 0.13% Native American , 10.56% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 2.12% from other races , and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.29% of
1725-565: The General Assembly by Craig Coughlin (D, Woodbridge Township) and Yvonne Lopez (D, Perth Amboy ). Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January,
1794-875: The National Center for Education Statistics ) are Cheesequake School with 253 students in PreK, Jesse Selover Preschool with 225 students in PreK (in addition to programs for children with disabilities), Emma L. Arleth Elementary School with 486 students in grades K-3, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School with 479 students in grades K-3, Harry S. Truman Elementary School with 440 students in grades K-3, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School with 328 students in grades K-3, Samsel Upper Elementary School with 838 students in grades 4-5, Sayreville Middle School with 1,349 students in grades 6-8 and Sayreville War Memorial High School with 1,750 students in grades 9-12. Eighth grade students from all of Middlesex County are eligible to apply to attend
1863-460: The National Register of Historic Places . Originally known as Roundabout (for the river bends in the area) and then as Wood's Landing, the community was renamed in the 1860s for James R. Sayre Jr. of Newark , who co-founded Sayre and Fisher Brick Company in the 1850s together with Peter Fisher. It was one of the many companies that took advantage of the extensive clay deposits that supported
1932-753: The United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 18.68 square miles (48.37 km), including 15.83 square miles (41.00 km) of land and 2.85 square miles (7.37 km) of water (15.24%). The borough is located on the southern bank of the Raritan River across from Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy , and is bordered on the southwest and south by Old Bridge Township . The borough also borders East Brunswick , Edison , South Amboy , and South River in Middlesex County, and Staten Island in New York City . Low-lying areas near
2001-448: The ultraviolet B range at 385 nm . This is similar to the slightly older Burmese amber , which has an absorbance peak of 380 nm. Exposure to increase in temperature over a period of time has been shown to result in "yellowing" or darkening of the amber over a long period of time, though not to as significant a degree as seen in Baltic amber . Overall the stability of New Jersey amber
2070-446: The 11,242 ballots cast by the borough's 24,033 registered voters, yielding a 46.8% turnout. The Sayreville Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of nine schools, had an enrollment of 6,407 students and 552.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from
2139-399: The 16,040 ballots cast by the borough's 24,804 registered voters (117 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 64.7%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 53.3% of the vote (9,392 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 44.5% (7,839 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (228 votes), among the 17,608 ballots cast by the borough's 24,673 registered voters, for
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2208-579: The 40,377 counted in the 2000 census . Sayreville was originally incorporated as a township on April 6, 1876, from portions of South Amboy Township . On April 2, 1919, the borough was reincorporated as the Borough of Sayreville and ratified by a referendum held on April 29, 1919. Native Americans were the first settlers of Sayreville. Tribes of the Navesink lived along the South River where Jernee Mill Road
2277-591: The Mayor's seat and the Borough Council are all held by Republicans, following a clean sweep in the November 2023 elections, marking the first time in the Borough's history that all seats on the local governing body are held by Republicans. Republican Eunice Dwumfour , who had taken office in January 2021 for a three-year term, was found dead in her car in February 2023, the victim of a shooting. In January 2020, Dave McGill
2346-485: The Middlesex County Fire Academy. There has also been much litigation as to the makeup of the members and public opinion about this project has never been put to a ballot. In addition, it has been claimed that closed-door meetings have been held in violation of the state's Open Public Meetings Act. The master plan of the area was finalized in 2012, with plans to create a mixed-use development which includes
2415-592: The Old Spye Inn) was established in 1703 in what is now the Morgan section of Sayreville. Charles Morgan III and his descendants, including Major General James Morgan and Lieutenant Nicholas Morgan , played significant roles in the Revolutionary War . The Morgan family lived in the area for over 200 years and many family members, including Evertsons, are buried in the privately owned Morgan Cemetery, which overlooks Raritan Bay . The Morgans were said to be related to
2484-430: The Raritan River are subject to flooding associated with storm surges . The borough is approximately 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Lower Manhattan , 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Staten Island and 57 miles (92 km) northeast of Philadelphia . Area codes 908 , 732 and 848 are used in Sayreville. Sayreville uses four ZIP Codes ; 08871 and 08872 are post offices located in the borough itself, while 08879
2553-644: The Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA), has been heading up the development of the parcel of land commonly referred to as the National Lead Site / Amboy Cinemas lot since about 2000. This new development would clear woods, trees, and wetlands and install an entire city complete with commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational facilities, all near the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (Sewerage Authority) and
2622-743: The South Amboy Fire clay has returned a Turonian age, placing the members in the Complexiopollis – Santanacites palynostratigraphic zones . Amber specimens are recovered from the South Amboy Fire Clay member, part of the Raritan Formation . Deposited in lagoons and saltwater marshes along the Cretaceous eastern seaboard. The lithology exposed in the Crossmans clay pits shows that
2691-553: The Victories School (opened in 1890) and St. Stanislaus Kostka School (opened in 1915) are Pre-K–8 Catholic schools that operate under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen . Although the borough remains an industrial community, the addition of many technology companies and a growing residential population has changed the landscape of this central New Jersey town. Randy Corman , Executive Director of
2760-623: The amber deposits at the Old Crossmans locality are fossil plants and insects preserved as fusianized charcoal remains. Ferns, gymnosperms, mosses and over one hundred angiosperm taxa have been identified from the Raritan formation lignite fossils. The plants, such as Microvictoria svitkoana and insects such as Paracupes svitkoi were entombed in the anoxic forest floor and then transformed to carbon remains by possible forest fires. Specimens of amber show evidence of heating in fire as well, having large amounts of bubbles on outer surfaces, and
2829-529: The amber in the taxon was considered araucarian in relationship by Barry and his contemporaries. Restudy of the fossils identify them as not araucarian, but cupressaceous in relation. Wilson and Carpenter noted in 1966 that study of pollen spores and cones in the Mogathy and older Potomac Formation has suggested Metasequoia , Sequoiadendron or a related Taxodiaceae genus. Work using pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy published in 2000 linked
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2898-484: The amber may have been produced by as including Cupressaceae, Araucariaceae, or Hamamelidaceae, but only Cupressaceae was listed by Bisulca et al . The amber is noted as being insoluble in solutions of both ethyl ether and ethanol . Ragazzi et al indicated that New Jersey amber had a distinct amount of sulphur , 0.29%, included in its chemical composition. The color of the amber ranges from clear yellows and yellow oranges through opaque yellows and reds. The amber
2967-477: The amber to the " Dammara conescales, fossil Pityoxylon woods and possibly Juniperus hypnoides foliage. Further work identified methyl callitrisate , a identifying compound of Cupressaceae, in the ambers composition. The organisms preserved in New Jersey amber are diverse, with fungus, plant, and animal inclusions having been described. Fungi are represented by a single described Agaricales species. Plant fossils are also sparse, with conifer shoots from
3036-408: The average family size was 3.17. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. The median income for a household in the borough
3105-782: The board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. As of 2024, Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are: Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret , 2024), Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D, North Brunswick , 2024), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D, New Brunswick , 2025), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township , 2025), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township , 2026), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D, Piscataway , 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison , 2026). Constitutional officers are: Clerk Nancy Pinkin (D, 2025, East Brunswick ), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2025, Piscataway) and Surrogate Claribel Cortes (D, 2026; North Brunswick). As of March 2011, there were
3174-538: The brick industry from the early 19th century until 1970. From its inception, Sayre & Fisher quickly grew into one of the largest brick-making companies in the world. Production grew from 54 million bricks annually in 1878, to 178 million bricks a year in 1913, and had reached a total of 6.2 billion bricks in the 100 years through its centennial in 1950. In 1898, DuPont began production of gunpowder at its plant on Deerfield Road, and later off Washington Road. The company later built additional facilities in Sayreville for
3243-407: 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
3312-490: The clay layers are lignite lenses, leaf impressions, and the amber. At the time of the paper's publication, the age was uncertain, and given by Wilson and Carpenter as approximately 100 million years old. Amber deposits of the Raritan Formation are mainly in the Old Bridge sand member and South Amboy Fire Clay Member, with the latter being fossilized in situ , with no disturbance after deposition. Palynological dating of
3381-549: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024, the mayor of Sayreville is Republican Kennedy O'Brien, whose term of ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Daniel Balka (R, 2025), Michael Colaci (R, 2026), Christian Onuoha (R, 2024), Donna Roberts (R, 2025), Stanley "Stash" Synarski (R, 2024; elected to serve an unexpired term) and John Zebrowski (R, 2026). Starting in January 2024,
3450-680: The famous pirate, Captain Henry Morgan , who is said to have visited the Inn on more than one occasion, although this would have been impossible, considering Morgan died in Jamaica in 1688 and the Old Spye Inn wasn't built until 1703. It was from an episode during the Revolutionary War that the Morgan Inn gained its new name, the Old Spye Inn. According to local legends, a local British loyalist, Abe Mussey,
3519-470: The few completely volunteer first aid squads remaining in central New Jersey, they provide these services free to the citizens of Sayreville. Sayreville also has an all-volunteer fire department. It has four fire companies, Sayreville Engine Company #1, Melrose Hose Company #1, Morgan Hose & Chemical Company #1 and President Park Volunteer Fire Company, which respond to 900 calls per year. Sayreville operates an all-volunteer auxiliary police, which assists
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#17328519484003588-687: The high school programs offered by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at Middlesex County Academy in Edison , the Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge Township and at its East Brunswick , Perth Amboy and Piscataway technical high schools, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Our Lady of
3657-408: The inclusions and parasitoid wasps also constituted 30%. In 1967 a pair of fossil ants were described from a fossil found at a New Jersey beach exposure. The ants were described as the extinct species Sphecomyrma freyi , and were the first conclusive ants identified from the Cretaceous. Since that time a series of other ant genera have been identified in the New Jersey amber. Associated with
3726-408: The lagoons and marshes had brackish water channels where water flow diminished and anoxic conditions formed. This is supported by the presence of pyrite and marcasite on and around amber specimens, with some amber totally encased in the iron sulphides. The number of insect groups that need fresh water to survive, such as caddisflies , indicates that fresh water was close to the delta area. Amber
3795-444: 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
3864-491: 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
3933-431: The police department with night patrols, Sunday church crossings and various borough events. They are also called into action in the event of large-scale borough emergencies where the police department is stressed for manpower. Sayreville is located in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 19th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 6th congressional district
4002-431: The population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4071-417: The population. Of the 15,636 households, 33.0% had children under the age of 18; 55.7% were married couples living together; 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.0% were non-families. Of all households, 22.4% were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.22. 22.6% of
4140-409: The population. There were 14,955 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and
4209-515: The production of paint and photo products. At one time the Raritan River Railroad passed through Sayreville and had several spurs to service Sayre & Fisher and other local industries. A train running on the line was featured in "The Juggernaut," a 1914 episode of the silent movie serial The Perils of Pauline . The episode was staged on the line, including the construction of a bridge over Ducks Nest Pond in Sayreville. The fishing pond
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#17328519484004278-424: The river during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, many residents accepted an offer funded by the federal government in 2013 to buy out 250 houses in the floodplain . 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
4347-520: The vote (6,199 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 34.6% (3,328 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (102 votes), among the 9,780 ballots cast by the borough's 25,151 registered voters (151 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.9%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 52.9% of the vote (5,952 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 37.9% (4,263 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.8% (766 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (148 votes), among
4416-493: The world's major sources of museum-quality fossils found in amber (see New Jersey amber ). This prehistoric tree resin managed to encase over a hundred species of insects and plants from approximately 90 million years ago, when Sayreville had a tropical climate. The fossils have been extensively researched and published by David Grimaldi , curator of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History . According to
4485-422: Was $ 58,919, and the median income for a family was $ 66,266. Males had a median income of $ 47,427 versus $ 35,151 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 24,736. About 3.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Sayreville is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
4554-422: Was $ 71,808 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,796) and the median family income was $ 84,929 (+/− $ 6,096). Males had a median income of $ 63,523 (+/− $ 3,061) versus $ 46,180 (+/− $ 3,434) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 32,259 (+/− $ 1,187). About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
4623-455: Was captured by Continental Army troops in 1777 while signaling to British ships in Raritan Bay. He was tried as a spy at the Inn, convicted in a one-day trial, and sentenced to death by hanging. Mussey's execution was carried out using a tree near the Inn's entrance. Mussey was reported to be buried behind the Inn in an unmarked grave. The Inn was destroyed by fire in 1976, but its ruins remain on
4692-466: Was first mentioned in 1821 by naturalist Gerard Troost , who described a specimen which contained a group of fossil scale insects from an outcrop at Cape Sable, Maryland. Hollick reported in 1905 that during the height of clay mining at the turn of the 20th century, amber was found in such volumes that it was saved, and burned during the winter for heat. A number of the clay mines are now sources of amber for study. The White Oaks site (or White Oaks pit)
4761-672: Was selected from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to complete the term expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Victoria Kilpatrick until she left office to take office as mayor. In December 2018, the borough council selected former councilmember Dave McGill from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2019 that had been held by Ricci Melendez until he resigned from office to focus his time on his business. Sayreville's EMS-Rescue System
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