Silas M. Duncan (1788 – 14 September 1834) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812 .
82-516: Born in Rockaway Township, New Jersey , Duncan was appointed midshipman 15 November 1809. While third lieutenant of Saratoga during the Battle of Lake Champlain , 11 September 1814, he was sent in a gig to order the gunboats to retire. He succeeded in delivering the orders despite concentrated enemy fire which severely wounded him and caused the loss of his right arm. For his gallant conduct he
164-490: A British settlement at Port Egmont. Independently France had established in 1764 a colony at Port Louis , which it handed over to Spain in 1767. The British presence in the west continued, until interrupted by Spain, during the Falkland Crisis from 10 July 1770 to 22 January 1771. Economic pressures led Britain to unilaterally withdraw from many overseas settlements in 1774, and they left Port Egmont on 20 May 1774, leaving
246-443: A female householder with no husband present and 25.4% were non-families. Of all households, 21.3% were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.14. 23.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
328-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.21. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
410-457: A few long-legged pigs; some horses and cows; with here and there a miserable-looking human being – were scattered over the fore-ground of a view which had dark clouds, ragged-topped hills, and a wild waste of moorland to fill up the distance. "How is this?" said I, in astonishment, to Mr. Brisbane; "I thought Mr. Vernet's colony was a thriving and happy settlement. Where are the inhabitants? the place seems deserted as well as ruined." "Indeed, Sir, it
492-524: A plaque asserting their continuing sovereignty over the islands. A few years later, under orders from Madrid, the Spanish demolished the settlement at Port Egmont and removed the plaque. The Spanish settlement was itself withdrawn in 1811. The islands remained an important outpost for whalers and sealers who used the islands to shelter from the worst of the South Atlantic weather. By merit of their location,
574-483: A powder store, the remaining settlers later testified that there was great damage to private property. Towards the end of his life, Luis Vernet authorised his sons to claim on his behalf for his losses stemming from the raid. In the case lodged against the US Government for compensation, rejected by the US Government of President Cleveland in 1885, Vernet claimed that the settlement was destroyed. On 7 December 1832,
656-941: A staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are: John Krickus (R, Chatham Township , 2024), Director Christine Myers (R, Harding , 2025), Douglas Cabana (R, Boonton Township , 2025), Thomas J. Mastrangelo (R, Montville , 2025), Deputy Director Stephen H. Shaw (R, Mountain Lakes , 2024), Deborah Smith (R, Denville , 2024) and Tayfun Selen (R, Chatham Township, 2026) The county's constitutional officers are: Clerk Ann F. Grossi (R, Parsippany–Troy Hills , 2028), Sheriff James M. Gannon (R, Boonton Township, 2025) and Surrogate Heather Darling (R, Roxbury , 2024). As of March 2011, there were
738-550: A total of 16,022 registered voters in Rockaway Township, of which 3,861 (24.1%) were registered as Democrats , 5,481 (34.2%) were registered as Republicans and 6,668 (41.6%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 12 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 52.9% of the vote (6,410 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 45.9% (5,562 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (153 votes), among
820-430: A turnout of 78.3%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 55.9% of the vote (6,934 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 43.3% (5,368 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (87 votes), among the 12,411 ballots cast by the township's 16,057 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 77.3. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 66.7% of
902-404: A young native of Buenos Ayres, who both corroborated Brisbane's account. On departing from the islands Fitzroy expressed his concern for the settlement with its lack of regular authority in a virtually lawless group of islands. On 26 August 1833, eight members of the settlement led by Antonio Rivero ran amok, killing the five senior members. In part this stemmed from the re-imposition of paying
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#1732870181751984-405: Is 625 acres (2.53 km ) of wilderness in Rockaway Township that straddles the township's border with Kinnelon . The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection spent $ 3 million in 2015 to acquire a 1,500-acre (610 ha) buffer area around the reservoir, as part of an agreement under which Jersey City retains rights to use water from the reservoir and is responsible for maintenance of
1066-607: Is a Civil War era iron ore furnace which is still intact. The Ford-Faesch Manor House, is a 1768 stone mansion that figured prominently during the Revolutionary War and in the 250-year history of Morris County iron industry. Lake Telemark (with a 2010 Census population of 1,255 ) and White Meadow Lake (with 8,836 as of 2010 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Rockaway Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within
1148-655: Is accessible at the Denville station on both the Morris & Essex Lines and the Montclair-Boonton Line . NJ Transit bus service is provided on the 880 local route, which replaced service that had been provided up to 2010 on the MCM10 route. NJ Transit eliminated service on the MCM5 and MCM7 routes as part of budget cuts. Lakeland Bus Lines offers bus service from
1230-587: Is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government (Plan F), implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1968. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and
1312-489: Is located in the 11th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 25th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). 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
1394-658: Is part of the Morris County Vocational School District is jointly operated on the Morris Hills campus. The two high schools are part of the Morris Hills Regional High School District . As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 122.69 miles (197.45 km) of roadways, of which 101.06 miles (162.64 km) were maintained by the municipality, 3.53 miles (5.68 km) by Morris County and 2.19 miles (3.52 km) by
1476-673: The Lexington , which had been sent to reinforce the Brazil Squadron to protect American commerce, in part a response to Argentine proclamations on sealing and fishing in the South Atlantic. In July 1831, under orders from Luis Vernet (appointed Military and Civil Commander in the Falkland Islands by Buenos Aires ), his deputy Matthew Brisbane seized the American vessels Superior , Breakwater and Harriet , charging them with sealing in
1558-638: The 2024-2025 session , the 25th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony M. Bucco ( R , Boonton Township ) and in the General Assembly by Christian Barranco (R, Jefferson Township ) and Aura K. Dunn (R, Mendham Borough ). Morris County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on
1640-596: The Falkland Islands in contravention of Vernet's regulations. The Breakwater escaped and the Superior was allowed to continue sealing on Vernet's terms. Vernet returned in the Harriet to Buenos Aires to arrange for a trial. After this seizure of American vessels the Lexington sailed for Port Louis to put an end to what was regarded by the US as a "nest of pirates". On 31 December 1831,
1722-579: The Lexington came to anchor off Port Louis, Brisbane and six others were arrested on charges of piracy, the guns of the settlement spiked and the powder magazine blown. Duncan also offered passage to any from the settlement that wished to leave, and the majority of the population took up this opportunity to leave the islands. The Lexington arrived in Montevideo on 3 February 1832, where those given passage were released, but Brisbane and six others remained as prisoners until 16 April, when they were transferred to
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#17328701817511804-543: The Lexington' s raid. Fitzroy questioned several members of the settlement who corroborated Brisbane's account: Next morning Brisbane came on board with his papers, and I was quite satisfied with their tenor, and the explanation which he gave me of his business. Some misapprehension having since arisen about his being authorized by Vernet to act in his stead, I may here mention again (though no longer of any material consequence), that Brisbane's instructions from Vernet authorized him to act as his private agent only, to look after
1886-478: The New Jersey Department of Transportation . Interstate 80 passes through the township, including exits 35 and 37. U.S. Route 46 cuts through the southernmost area of the township, while Route 15 clips the southwestern portion of the township. County Route 513 traverses a total of 14 miles (23 km) north-south across the township. NJ Transit train service does not stop in the township, but
1968-557: The Rockaway River and the neighboring borough. The name is derived from a Native American term, variously said to mean "place of sands", "creek between two hills" or "bushy" / "difficult to cross". A large part of the township consists of Picatinny Arsenal , a United States Army base that covers nearly 6,500 acres (2,600 ha) of the township (a portion of the facility is located in Jefferson Township ), used mainly for
2050-714: The Rockaway Townsquare Mall to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan . There are five companies of the Rockaway Township Fire Department. Each company is all-volunteer and provides emergency medical services in addition to fire protection. The five stations are: People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Rockaway Township include: Reassertion of British sovereignty over
2132-621: The USS Warren . Brisbane and the others were later released on the orders of Commodore Rodgers after the intervention of the British Chargé d'Affaires in Buenos Aires. The incident caused a rupture in Argentine-US relations for many years, after Argentina expelled the US representative during the diplomatic row that followed. Although the log of the Lexington reports destruction of arms and
2214-549: The White Meadow Lake section and other southern portions of the township) or Morris Knolls High School (the remainder of the township). Morris Hills (located in Rockaway Borough ) also serves students from Wharton and some from Rockaway Borough (those mostly north of Route 46); Morris Knolls (located in Denville ) serves all students from Denville and portions of Rockaway Borough (those mostly south of Route 46). As of
2296-460: The brig-sloop HMS Clio , previously stationed at Rio de Janeiro , reached Port Egmont on 20 December 1832. It was later joined by HMS Tyne . Their first actions were to repair the fort at Port Egmont and affix a notice of possession. Onslow arrived at Puerto Louis on 2 January 1833. Pinedo sent an officer to the British ship, where he was presented with the following written request to replace
2378-507: The poverty line , including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over. Rockaway Townsquare is a super-regional mall anchored by Macy's , JCPenney , and Raymour & Flanigan with a gross leasable area of 1,248,000 square feet (115,900 m ), placing it in the top ten among the largest shopping malls in New Jersey . Picatinny Arsenal , a military research and manufacturing facility, dates back to 1880 when it
2460-520: The public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships . Rockaway Township, New Jersey Rockaway Township is a township in Morris County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 25,341, an increase of 1,185 (+4.9%) from the 2010 census count of 24,156, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,226 (+5.3%) from
2542-402: The 12,198 ballots cast by the township's 16,865 registered voters (73 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 72.3%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 52.2% of the vote (6,770 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 46.3% (5,998 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (134 votes), among the 12,958 ballots cast by the township's 16,558 registered voters, for
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2624-411: The 2022–23 school year, Morris Hills High School had an enrollment of 1,187 students and 117.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.1:1, while Morris Knolls had an enrollment of 1,447 students and 130.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis) and a student–teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering , a magnet high school program that
2706-518: The 22,930 counted in the 2000 census . Rockaway Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1844, from portions of Hanover Township and Pequannock Township . Portions of the township were taken to form Rockaway Borough (June 19, 1894), Port Oram (June 26, 1895, now Wharton ) and Denville Township (April 14, 1913). Portions of the township were annexed to Boonton Township in 1906 and to Rockaway Borough in 1908. The township shares its name with
2788-402: The 8,681 ballots cast by the township's 16,190 registered voters, yielding a 53.6% turnout. The Rockaway Township Public Schools serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 2,386 students and 248.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.6:1. Schools in
2870-585: The ARA Sarandí whilst on patrol around the Falkland Islands, encountered the American sealer The Sun under the command of T.P.Trott. After firing on The Sun and boarding her, the captain was ordered to quit the Falklands. Trott returned to Montevideo and addressed the American legation there seeking protection from an American warship. In Montevideo, Trott was instructed to return to the islands and to ignore
2952-720: The Argentine flag with the British one, and leave the location. I have to direct you that I have received directions from His Excellency and Commander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's ships and vessels of war, South America station, in the name of His Britannic Majesty, to exercise the rights of sovereignty over these Islands. It is my intention to hoist to-morrow the national flag of Great Britain on shore when I request you will be pleased to haul down your flag on shore and withdraw your force, taking all stores belonging to your Government. Pinedo entertained plans for resisting, but finally desisted because of his obvious numerical inferiority and
3034-516: The British Consulate in Buenos Aires . After receiving consent, Vernet agreed to provide regular reports to the British consul and expressed the desire for British protection for his settlement should they decide to re-establish their presence in the islands. On Vernet's return to the Falklands, Puerto Soledad was renamed Puerto Luis. The United Provinces proclaimed Luis Vernet as governor of
3116-503: The British Government asking for support to re-establish his business at Port Louis, receiving support from Woodbine Parish (British chargé d'affaires in Buenos Aires from 1825 to 1832) as the best qualified person to develop the islands. Vernet wrote to Lieutenant Smith offering advice, which was gratefully received and acted upon. Smith repeatedly urged Vernet to return to Port Louis but as Vernet became increasingly involved in
3198-416: The British flag whenever a vessel was in harbour. Argentina claims that the population of the islands was expelled in 1833; however, both British and Argentine sources from the time, including the log of the ARA Sarandí , suggest that the colonists were encouraged to remain under Vernet's deputy, Matthew Brisbane. HMS Beagle arrived on 15 March 1833. Vernet dispatched his deputy Matthew Brisbane to
3280-576: The Falkland Islands (1833) Land Naval Land : Naval In December 1832, two naval vessels were sent by the United Kingdom to re-assert British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands ( Spanish : Islas Malvinas ), after the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (part of which later became Argentina ) ignored British diplomatic protests over the appointment of Luis Vernet as governor of
3362-518: The Falkland Islands and a dispute over fishing rights. In 1765, Captain John Byron was searching for the mythical Pepys Island . Byron explored Saunders Island , which lies 1.5 miles (2.5 km) off the coast of West Falkland . He named the harbour Port Egmont , and claimed this and other islands for Britain , on the grounds of prior discovery. The next year Captain John MacBride established
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3444-400: The Falkland Islands have often been the last refuge for ships damaged at sea. Most numerous among those using the islands were British and American sealers , where typically between 40 and 50 ships were engaged in hunting fur seals . In 1823, after its war of independence against Spain , the United Provinces granted land on East Falkland to Luis Vernet , who first travelled to the islands
3526-505: The borough was $ 41,757 (+/− $ 1,898). About 0.8% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 22,930 people, 8,108 households, and 6,380 families residing in the township. The population density was 535.5 inhabitants per square mile (206.8/km ). There were 8,506 housing units at an average density of 198.7 per square mile (76.7/km ). The racial makeup of
3608-735: The city from an area of 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) that also includes portions of Hardyston Township , Jefferson Township , Kinnelon , Vernon Township and West Milford . Newark's Pequannock Watershed is administered by the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation. The river keeper for the Pequannock River is the Pequannock River Coalition. Two sites on the National Register of Historic Places are in Rockaway Township. Split Rock Furnace
3690-468: The crews of whaling or small sealing vessels, as well as with the settlers, who all seemed to fancy that because the British flag was re-hoisted on the Falklands, they were at liberty to do what they pleased with Mr. Vernet's private property, as well as with the wild cattle and horses. The gauchos wished to leave the place, and return to the Plata, but as they were the only useful labourers on the islands, in fact,
3772-648: The dam at the site. Rockaway Township borders the municipalities of Boonton Township , Denville Township , Dover , Jefferson Township , Kinnelon , Randolph , Rockaway and Wharton in Morris County; and West Milford in Passaic County . The 2010 United States census counted 24,156 people, 8,983 households, and 6,701 families in the township. The population density was 583.4 per square mile (225.3/km ). There were 9,587 housing units at an average density of 231.6 per square mile (89.4/km ). The racial makeup
3854-473: The development of new weapons technologies, especially concerning anti-terrorism. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 45.89 square miles (118.85 km ), including 41.73 square miles (108.09 km ) of land and 4.16 square miles (10.77 km ) of water (9.06%). Rockaway Township and its sister community, Rockaway Borough , and the area around
3936-686: The district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Birchwood Elementary School with 279 students in grades K-5, Catherine A. Dwyer Elementary School with 322 students in grades K-5, Katherine D. Malone Elementary School with 259 students in grades K-5, Dennis B. O'Brien Elementary School with 275 students in grades PreK-5, Stony Brook Elementary School with 391 students in grades K-5 and Copeland Middle School with 853 students in grades 6-8. Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend either Morris Hills High School (those living in
4018-577: The following year. That first expedition failed almost as soon as it landed, and a second attempt, in 1826, sanctioned by the British (but delayed until winter by a Brazilian blockade ), also failed after arrival in the islands. In 1828, the United Provinces government granted Vernet all of East Falkland, including all its resources, with exemption from taxation if a colony could be established within three years. He took settlers, some of them British, and before leaving once again sought permission first from
4100-479: The islands in 1829. British diplomatic protests at the appointment and declarations of sovereignty were ignored. The United Provinces also granted Vernet exclusive rights to seal hunting in the islands. This too was disputed by the British and US consulates at Buenos Aires but once again the diplomatic protests were ignored. Vernet continued to provide regular reports to the British consul throughout this period. In 1831, Luis Vernet with his newly created authority, used
4182-665: The islands to take charge of his settlement March 1833. Meeting with Captain Fitzroy of the Beagle , he was encouraged to continue with Vernet's enterprise provided there was no attempt to further the ambitions of the United Provinces. Like Onslow before him, Fitzroy was forced to use his powers of persuasion to encourage the gauchos to continue working in Vernet's establishment: During the month we remained in Berkeley Sound, I had much trouble with
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#17328701817514264-412: The mainland. Onslow persuaded them to stay by paying them in silver for provisions and promising that in the absence of Vernet's authority they could earn their living from the feral cattle on the islands. The British vessels did not stay long and departed two days later, leaving William Dickson (Vernet's storekeeper) in charge of the settlement. Dickson was provided with a flagpole and instructed to fly
4346-548: The new governor of the islands, to set up a penal colony, but when he arrived at the settlement on 15 November 1832 his soldiers mutinied and killed him. The mutiny was put down by sailors from the French whaler Jean-Jacques and the British sealer Rapid . Major José María Pinedo , commander of the United Provinces schooner Sarandí , returned just before the British arrived. Under the command of Captain John James Onslow ,
4428-408: The only people on whom any dependance could be placed for a regular supply of fresh beef, I interested myself as much as possible to induce them to remain, and with partial success, for seven staid out of twelve. Arriving in the Falklands, Fitzroy expected to find the thriving settlement reported by another British officer. Instead, he found the settlement in a derelict state, which Brisbane blamed upon
4510-457: The remains of his private property, and that they had not the slightest reference to civil or military authority. This settled, I went to Port Louis, but was indeed disappointed. Instead of the cheerful little village I once anticipated finding – a few half-ruined stone cottages; some straggling huts built of turf; two or three stove boats; some broken ground where gardens had been, and where a few cabbages or potatoes still grew; some sheep and goats;
4592-429: The rest of the settlers? I see but half a dozen, of whom two are old black women; where are the gauchos who kill the cattle?" "Sir, they are all in the country. They have been so much alarmed by what has occurred, and they dread the appearance of a ship of war so much, that they keep out of the way till they know what she is going to do." I afterwards interrogated an old German, while Brisbane was out of sight, and after him
4674-522: The same meeting, the council removed Jeremy Jedynak from office due to excessive absence, after he had missed attending a string of meetings over a two-month period. Jedynak was designated as acting mayor after the death of Mayor Michael Dachisen of a cardiac arrest in August 2018, pending the selection of an interim successor. At the appointment deadline in September 2018, Paul Minenna, a former councilmember,
4756-480: The seizure of US ships and the USS Lexington sailed to the Falklands. The log of the Lexington reports only the destruction of arms and a powder store, though in his claim against the US government for compensation (rejected by the US government of President Grover Cleveland in 1885) Vernet stated that the settlement was destroyed. The islands were declared free from all government, the seven senior members of
4838-507: The services of a Captain Brisbane in the ship Betsy to capture three US vessels ( Breakwater , Superior and Harriet ) that were hunting seals in Falklands waters. The Breakwater escaped but the catch of the other two ships was confiscated and their crews were arrested. Vernet returned to the mainland, bringing senior officers of the US vessels to stand trial for violating restrictions on seal hunting. The US consul protested violently against
4920-508: The settlement were arrested for piracy and taken to Montevideo , where they were released without charge on the orders of Commodore Rogers . This latter incident finally convinced the British Foreign Office to reassert its sovereignty claim over the islands. Throughout much of 1832, the United Provinces did not have a government representative in the islands. The Buenos Aires government commissioned Major Esteban Mestivier as
5002-546: The terms of the state's Open Public Meetings Act; Adam Salberg was designated by the judge to fill the mayoral vacancy on an interim basis until the November 2018 general election, when voters will select a candidate to serve the balance of Dachisen's term of office. Michael Dachisen was selected to serve as mayor in June 2012 after Louis S. Sceusi stepped down to take a position as judge in New Jersey Superior Court , and
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#17328701817515084-464: The territory ever since but for a two-month period after the 1982 invasion , during the Falklands War . In Buenos Aires, Vernet was effectively bankrupt and attempts to obtain compensation from the US Government for losses from the Lexington raid proved fruitless. The situation in Buenos Aires was chaotic and diplomatic relations with the US remained ruptured till 1839. He made several approaches to
5166-834: The three at-large and the mayoral seat up for vote together two years later. As of 2023 , the Mayor of Rockaway Township is Republican Joseph Jackson, who was elected to serve the balance of a term of office expiring December 31, 2023. Members of the Township Council are Council President Howard Kritz (R, 2023; At-large), Council Vice President John J. Quinn Jr. (R, 2025; Ward 2), Douglas Brookes (R, 2025; Ward 3), Rachel Brookes (R, 2025; Ward 6), Emanuel "Manny" Friedlander (D, 2025; Ward 5), Mary Noon (R, 2025; Ward 1), Jonathan Sackett ( D , 2025; Ward 4), Adam Salberg (R, 2023; At-large) and Pawel Wojtowicz (R, 2023; At-large - elected to serve an unexpired term). In January 2022, Joseph Jackson
5248-431: The township council. The mayor is directly elected by the voters. The township council is comprised of nine members, with one member elected from each of six wards and three elected on an at-large basis. The members of the governing body are elected to staggered four-year terms of office on a partisan basis in odd-numbered years as part of the November general election, with the six ward seats up for vote together and then
5330-514: The township include Beach Glen, Deer Pond, Denmark, Bowlbyville, Durham Pond, Foxs Pond, Green Pond (a lake and an accompanying residential community, though it uses a Newfoundland address in West Milford), Hibernia (site of the Hibernia mines ), Hickory Hill, Hilltown, Lyonsville, Marcella, Meriden, Middle Forge, Middletown, Mount Hope, Picatinny, Spicertown and Split Rock. Splitrock Reservoir
5412-407: The township was 88.86% White , 2.46% African American , 0.10% Native American , 5.65% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.60% from other races , and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.28% of the population. There were 8,108 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had
5494-473: The two municipalities are home to some scenic areas. These areas include lakes, rivers, and expansive ranges of mountains, covered with trees and wildlife and hiking trails, including Farny State Park , Wildcat Ridge WMA , Mount Hope Historical Park and Splitrock Reservoir . Portions of the township are owned by the City of Newark , Essex County , for their Pequannock River Watershed, which provides water to
5576-522: The vote (5,071 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 31.5% (2,396 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (137 votes), among the 7,726 ballots cast by the township's 16,708 registered voters (122 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 55.9% of the vote (4,855 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 33.8% (2,930 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.6% (750 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (53 votes), among
5658-462: The wages of the gauchos in paper vouchers issued by Vernet. In 1834 on his second visit Charles Darwin commented that: After the possession of these miserable islands had been contested by France, Spain, and England, they were left uninhabited. The government of Buenos Aires then sold them to a private individual, but likewise used them, as old Spain had done before, for a penal settlement. England claimed her right and seized them. The Englishman who
5740-521: The want of enough nationals among his crew (approximately 80% of his forces were British mercenaries who refused to fight their countrymen). The British forces disembarked on 3 January and switched the flags, delivering the Argentine one to Pinedo, who left on 5 January. Recognising Vernet's settlement had British permission, Onslow set about ensuring the continuation of that settlement for the replenishment of passing ships. The gauchos had not been paid since Vernet's departure and were anxious to return to
5822-534: The warning, whilst the USS Lexington was prepared to return to the islands and if necessary seize the Sarandí . This second exhibition never took place, since during preparations the Sarandí was observed returning to Buenos Aires following the reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands . He died in 1834 at White Sulphur Springs, Virginia . Three ships have been named USS Duncan for him. [REDACTED] This article incorporates text from
5904-416: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 80,939, and the median income for a family was $ 89,281. Males had a median income of $ 58,027 versus $ 40,038 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 33,184. About 1.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below
5986-496: Was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 95,530 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,122) and the median family income was $ 111,053 (+/− $ 5,557). Males had a median income of $ 75,475 (+/− $ 5,327) versus $ 52,586 (+/− $ 4,837) for females. The per capita income for
6068-417: Was 86.43% (20,878) White , 2.55% (616) Black or African American , 0.12% (28) Native American , 6.67% (1,611) Asian , 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander , 2.24% (541) from other races , and 1.98% (478) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.20% (2,705) of the population. Of the 8,983 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18; 62.9% were married couples living together; 8.6% had
6150-497: Was appointed to fill the Ward 1 seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Victor Palumbo until he resigned from office the previous month in the face of a pending recall effort. In September 2019, the township council appointed Douglas Brookes to fill the Ward 3 seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Phyllis I. Smith until she resigned from office earlier that month; at
6232-845: Was established as the Dover Powder Depot, before being renamed just days later as the Picatinny Powder Depot. With 5,000 employees and covering 6,500 acres (2,600 ha), Picatinny Arsenal is the Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions for the United States Armed Forces . In 2011, the North Jersey Lakers began playing in the Eastern Basketball Alliance , a now-defunct semi-professional men's winter basketball league. Rockaway Township
6314-488: Was flourishing," said he, "but the Lexington ruined it: Captain Duncan's men did such harm to the houses and gardens. I was myself treated as a pirate—rowed stern foremost on board the Lexington – abused on her quarter-deck most violently by Captain Duncan – treated by him more like a wild beast than a human being – and from that time guarded as a felon, until I was released by order of Commodore Rogers." "But," I said, "where are
6396-488: Was left in charge of the flag was consequently murdered. A British officer was next sent, unsupported by any power: and when we arrived, we found him in charge of a population, of which rather more than half were runaway rebels and murderers. Lieutenant Henry Smith was installed as the first British resident in January 1834; he immediately set about establishing British authority, arresting the murderers. The United Kingdom has held
6478-445: Was selected as mayor following the resignation of Michael Puzio from the term expiring in December 2023. In March 2022, Pawel Wojtowicz was appointed to fill Jackson's vacated at-large council seat, also expiring in December 2023. Jackson and Wojtowicz served on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election when voters elected them to serve the balance of the term of office for both seats. In July 2019, Republican Mary Noon
6560-400: Was selected to serve as mayor on an interim basis; the meeting had been pushed off and rescheduled for 10:30 PM after the site that had been originally designated for the special meeting was no longer available. In October 2018, a Superior Court judge ruled that all of the actions taken at the late-night meeting in September at which Minenna had been appointed were null and void as they violated
6642-467: Was sworn in as mayor in July 2012. In November 2012, Dachisen won a special election to serve the balance of Sceusi's term through 2015. Jeremy Jedynak took office in June 2013, filling the at-large seat held by John DiMaria, who left office to relocate outside of the state. The term expires in 2015 and the remaining two years of the seat were up for vote in the November 2013 general election. Rockaway Township
6724-406: Was thanked by Congress . From 1818 to 1824 Commander Duncan saw active service on board Independence , Hornet , Guerriere , Cyane , and Ferret . On February 3, 1831, he married Martha Dandridge Aylett, granddaughter of American patriot Patrick Henry , third-youngest of six daughters from among the 13 children of Philip Aylett, of King William County, Virginia. In 1831, he commanded
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