79-606: The Van Nest – Weston Burying Ground is in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey on the border with Manville, New Jersey . It is also referred to as the Van Nest Burying Ground and the Frelinghuysen Burying Ground . The cemetery is located on Millstone River Road ( County Route 533 ) and the corner of Schmidt Street. It resides on the edge of Central Jersey Regional Airport . On the opposite side of
158-767: A bridge across the Millstone River to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Millstone and New Brunswick Railroad , but that arrangement did not last into the 1880s. Remnants of the railroad bridge can still be seen. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.82 km ), including 0.68 square miles (1.76 km ) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ) of water (2.86%). The borough borders Franklin Township and Hillsborough Township . According to
237-520: A candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. In March 2021, the Township Committee chose Democrat Jeffrey Wright from three candidates listed by the local Democratic committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Olivia Holmes, who had resigned the previous month due to COVID related issues. Based on the results of a Charter Study Commission , a recommendation
316-774: 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 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
395-664: A countywide basis are: Clerk Steve Peter ( D , Somerville , 2027), Sheriff Darrin Russo (D, Franklin Township, 2025) and Surrogate Bernice "Tina" Jalloh (D, Franklin Township, 2025) As of March 2011, there were a total of 24,841 registered voters in Hillsborough Township, of which 5,575 (22.4% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 5,507 (22.2% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 13,745 (55.3% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 14 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among
474-572: A countywide basis are: Clerk Steve Peter ( D , Somerville , 2027), Sheriff Darrin Russo (D, Franklin Township, 2025) and Surrogate Bernice "Tina" Jalloh (D, Franklin Township, 2025) As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 309 registered voters in Millstone, of which 107 (34.6% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 85 (27.5% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 117 (37.9% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. Among
553-533: A father. He died on the 13th of April 1804, aged 51 years. Sacred to the memory of Frederick Frelinghuysen, Esq. Who died on the 10th day of November, 1820 A.D., aged 33 years. He was called from time in the strength of his days: yet he had lived to good purpose. After receiving the honours of a Graduate in the College of Nassau Hall, he entered upon the study and practice of the law. and soon attained to an elevated place in public esteem and confidence. His intercourse with
632-518: A former Hillsborough mayor and member of the General Assembly. Now that construction of the Bypass is completed, the intention is for the existing US-206 to become a downtown "main street" for the township and be zoned for commercial and residential use. Main county roads that pass through are CR 514 which runs for 10.24 miles (16.48 km) through the township, and CR 533 . Interstate 287
711-572: A military significance for 1700–1749, 1750–1799, 1850–1874. New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Millstone as its 7th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey. Millstone, then called Somerset Courthouse, was the county seat of Somerset County from 1738 until the British burned it to the ground in 1779 during the American Revolutionary War . After
790-539: A newly constructed building later to be known as the Millstone Borough Schoolhouse, which then operated until 1940, after which it was known as Millstone Borough Hall . Another classical school focusing on Latin started in 1826 at the home of Dominie Zabriskie. Joseph P. Bradley , who would later become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice , also taught at a classical school in Millstone after graduating at Rutgers in 1836 and before attending law school where he
869-568: A solemn sense of religious truth which exhibited its salutary influence in his private and public character. Few entertained a deeper reverence for the principles of the Gospels of Christ. He loved the gates of Zion. As death approached the beams of the Sun of Righteousness shone upon his soul and his faith triumphed in the security of the everlasting covenant. He has left the savour of a good name. Hillsborough Township, New Jersey Hillsborough Township
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#1732891104262948-598: A staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and deputy director from among its members. As of 2024 , Somerset County's County Commissioners are: Director Shanel Robinson ( D , Franklin Township , 2024), Melonie Marano (D, Green Brook Township , 2025), Paul Drake (D, Hillsborough Township , 2026), Douglas Singleterry (D, North Plainfield , 2026) and Deputy Director Sara Sooy (D, Bernards Township , 2024). Constitutional officers, elected on
1027-596: A staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and deputy director from among its members. As of 2024 , Somerset County's County Commissioners are: Director Shanel Robinson ( D , Franklin Township , 2024), Melonie Marano (D, Green Brook Township , 2025), Paul Drake (D, Hillsborough Township , 2026), Douglas Singleterry (D, North Plainfield , 2026) and Deputy Director Sara Sooy (D, Bernards Township , 2024). Constitutional officers, elected on
1106-406: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Millstone 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
1185-480: A turnout of 79.9% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 9,246 votes (53.0% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 7,965 votes (45.7% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 176 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among the 17,433 ballots cast by the township's 21,152 registered voters, for a turnout of 82.4% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county). In
1264-628: Is a township in Somerset County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Located in the Raritan Valley region , the township is a suburban and exurban bedroom community of New York City within the New York Metropolitan Area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 43,276, an increase of 4,973 (+13.0%) from the 2010 census count of 38,303, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,669 (+4.6%) from
1343-447: Is home to Duke Gardens and Duke Farms, a 2,700 acres (11 km ) estate in the north-eastern quadrant of the town that was originally owned by tobacco and electric energy tycoon James "Buck" Duke and then passed down to daughter Doris Duke . As of March 2023, approximately one-third of Hillsborough Township is preserved as Open Space and/or Preserved Farmland. In Money magazine's 2013 Best Places to Live rankings, Hillsborough
1422-602: Is managed by the Doris Duke Foundation after the death of Doris Duke, the second owner. After extensive reorganization and an investment of $ 45 million, "Duke Farms" was opened to the public on May 19, 2012. Duke Farms is owned by the Duke Farms Foundation (DFF) that was established in 1998 to manage the estate. The Foundation, in turn, is part of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation , and
1501-853: Is outside the municipality in bordering Bridgewater and Franklin Townships. Part of the proposed routing of Interstate 95 through central New Jersey included Hillsborough; this project was ultimately canceled in the 1980s. NJ Transit has proposed a new West Trenton Line that would stretch for 27 miles (43 km) from the West Trenton station in Ewing Township to a connection with the Raritan Valley Line at Bridgewater Township , and from there to Newark Penn Station in Newark . The plan would include stations at both Belle Mead and Hillsborough. The plan
1580-485: Is the home of the Belle Mead GSA depot, or Belle Mead General Depot, which was a storage site for materials during World War II, along with housing Italian and German prisoners of war. It continued storing materials until the 1980s, and various contaminants have leaked into the ground and surrounding area during that time. Efforts are under way to convert the site into a mixed recreation and R&D complex. Hillsborough
1659-437: 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 includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on
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#17328911042621738-466: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
1817-552: The 2000 United States census there were 36,634 people, 12,649 households, and 9,802 families residing in the township. The population density was 669.9 inhabitants per square mile (258.6/km ). There were 12,854 housing units at an average density of 235.0 per square mile (90.7/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 85.96% White , 7.31% Asian , 3.76% African American , 0.09% American Indian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.28% from other races , and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 4.75% of
1896-452: The 2000 United States census there were 410 people, 169 households, and 126 families residing in the borough. The population density was 547.1 inhabitants per square mile (211.2/km ). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 230.9 per square mile (89.2/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.56% White , 0.98% African American , 0.98% Asian , and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.17% of
1975-435: The 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 130 votes (50.6% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 123 votes (47.9% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 2 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 257 ballots cast by the borough's 304 registered voters, for a turnout of 84.5% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 61.0% of
2054-636: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 69.2% of the vote (7,855 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 29.1% (3,298 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (190 votes), among the 11,493 ballots cast by the township's 26,883 registered voters (150 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.8%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 7,436 votes (59.9% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 3,765 votes (30.3% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 1,046 votes (8.4% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 96 votes (0.8% vs. 0.7%), among
2133-639: The 2024-2025 session , the 16th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Andrew Zwicker ( D , South Brunswick ) and in the General Assembly by Mitchelle Drulis (D, East Amwell Township ) and Roy Freiman (D, Hillsborough Township ). Somerset County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners , whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on
2212-456: The 2024-2025 session , the 16th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Andrew Zwicker ( D , South Brunswick ) and in the General Assembly by Mitchelle Drulis (D, East Amwell Township ) and Roy Freiman (D, Hillsborough Township ). Somerset County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners , whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on
2291-408: The A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Hillsborough Township would have an Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. The township has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) if the -3 isotherm is used, consistent with most of Somerset County. The low in January, the coldest month on average, is 18 °F (−8 °C), while
2370-460: The A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Millstone would have an Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. The 2010 United States census counted 418 people, 162 households, and 118 families in the borough. The population density was 566.5 per square mile (218.7/km ). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 226.3 per square mile (87.4/km ). The racial makeup
2449-619: The Millstone River and slightly north is the Davis Burial Ground in Zarephath, New Jersey . It has a similar brick wall surrounding the cemetery and dates from the same era. Van Nest – Weston Burying Ground was surveyed in 1912 by E. Gertrude Nevius of East Millstone and was published in the Somerset County Historical Quarterly. Between 1912 and 2008 there are 42 identifiable burials. Entombed beneath this stone lies
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2528-486: The Sourland Mountain around a spring near the top using different formations and corn stalks for guns. As the sun caught the stalks, the British thought Washington had received reinforcements and fresh supplies. The British troops, thinking that they were outnumbered, slipped off to New Brunswick leaving Washington to continue to Morristown. The township was formally incorporated on February 21, 1798. Hillsborough
2607-540: The United Nations in Midtown Manhattan from Hillsborough operated by Suburban Transit. There are four morning buses Monday through Friday with a reduced schedule on some Holidays. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Hillsborough Township include: Millstone, New Jersey Millstone is a borough in Somerset County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The borough
2686-576: The victory at Princeton on January 3, 1777, General George Washington headquartered at the Van Doren house , while the army camped nearby that night. The next day, they marched to Pluckemin on the way to their winter encampment at Morristown . Millstone was briefly connected to the Pennsylvania Railroad when the Mercer and Somerset Railway was extended to the town in the 1870s and connected via
2765-506: The 12,416 ballots cast by the township's 24,456 registered voters, yielding a 50.8% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county). The Hillsborough Township School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . Students from Millstone attend the district's schools, originally as part of a sending/receiving relationship ; the New Jersey Commissioner of Education merged Millstone's non-operating school district with
2844-459: The 183 ballots cast by the borough's 303 registered voters, yielding a 60.4% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county). Several classical schools operated in the Millstone area. Queens College was relocated to Millstone in 1780 during the war. In 1814, a two-story building called the Academy was established as a co-ed public school on the lot owned by Daniel Disborough. In 1860, the school was relocated to
2923-681: The 36,634 counted in the 2000 census . Hillsborough Township was originally created by royal charter issued May 31, 1771, which was revoked and revised on September 12, 1771. It was incorporated on February 21, 1798 by the New Jersey Legislature Township Act of 1798 as one of New Jersey's original group of 104 townships. Portions of the township were taken to form the boroughs of Millstone (May 14, 1894) and Manville (April 1, 1929). The township's name may have come from an earlier name of "Hillsbury", though it may have been named for Wills Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire who
3002-516: The Hillsborough Township Committee are Mayor Robert Britting Jr. ( R , term on committee and term as mayor end December 31, 2024), Deputy Mayor John Ciccarelli (R, term on committee ends December 31, 2025; term as deputy mayor ends 2024), Shawn Lipani (R, 2024), Samantha Hand ( D , 2026), and Catherine Payne (R, 2026). James Ruh was appointed in December 2022 to fill the seat expiring in December 2023 that became vacant following
3081-957: The Hillsborough Township School District effective July 1, 2009. As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of nine schools, had an enrollment of 7,288 students and 596.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Amsterdam Elementary School (456 students; in grades K–4), Hillsborough Elementary School (488; K–4), Sunnymead Elementary School (495; K–4), Triangle Elementary School (354; K–4), Woodfern Elementary School (354; K–4), Woods Road Elementary School (421; Pre-K–4), Auten Road Intermediate School (1,143; 5–6), Hillsborough Middle School (1,218; 7–8) and Hillsborough High School (2,318; 9–12). As of May 2010 ,
3160-710: The Special Collections Department of the Rutgers University Library along with the Charter. Hillsborough Township quickly took its place in history as the path General George Washington and his troops traveled from the Battle of Princeton to winter quarters in Morristown . While the British were encamped in the valley below awaiting an opportunity to attack, it is said that Washington drilled his troops on
3239-400: The average family size was 2.79. In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median income for a household in
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3318-478: The borough council selected Vincent Biviano from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been won, but never filled, by Merry Emmich. Millstone is located in the 12th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 16th state legislative district Prior to the 2010 Census, Millstone had been part of the 4th Congressional District ,
3397-435: The borough was $ 76,353, and the median income for a family was $ 83,118. Males had a median income of $ 60,156 versus $ 36,406 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 30,694. About 3.1% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. Millstone is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
3476-399: The borough's 2010 Census population, 73.9% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 96.9% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 49.8% of the vote (119 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 49.4% (118 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (2 votes), among the 240 ballots cast by
3555-439: The borough's 325 registered voters (1 ballot was spoiled ), for a turnout of 73.8%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 143 votes (57.0% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 104 votes (41.4% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 2 votes (0.8% vs. 1.1%), among the 251 ballots cast by the borough's 309 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.2% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County). In
3634-461: The congested stretch of the road. Built in two phases, the first 1.66-mile (2.67 km) phase, between Hillsborough and Amwell Roads, was opened in October 2013. The second phase was originally expected to be completed by 2015, but was delayed multiple times due to a lack of state funding. Construction finally resumed in 2017 and the roadway was completed in 2021. The road is named for Peter J. Biondi ,
3713-525: The conservatory and greenhouses known as the Orchid Range were renovated to became more energy-efficient. Hillsborough Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by
3792-646: 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 Millstone Borough is Democrat Raymond Heck, whose term of office ends December 31, 2022. Members of the Millstone Borough Council are Council President Mandy Coppola (D, 2022), Robert Galli ( I , 2024), Alan Kidd ( R , 2023), Karin Kidd (2023), Kristen Ross (R, 2022) and Johnathan Stashek (D, 2024). In January 2019,
3871-434: The field he was brave. Candid, generous and just, he was ardent in his friendships, constant to his friends. The patron and protector of his honorable merit. He gave his hand to the young, his counsel to the middle aged, his support to him that was feeble in years. To perpetuate his memory, his children have raised this monument, a frail memorial of their veneration to his virtues and of their grief and their loss of so excellent
3950-701: The high in July, the warmest month on average, is 85 °F (29 °C). The 2010 United States census counted 38,303 people, 13,573 households, and 10,424 families in the township. The population density was 702.3 per square mile (271.2/km ). There were 14,030 housing units at an average density of 257.3 per square mile (99.3/km ). The racial makeup was 78.61% (30,109) White , 4.59% (1,757) Black or African American , 0.12% (46) Native American , 12.38% (4,743) Asian , 0.04% (15) Pacific Islander , 2.18% (834) from other races , and 2.09% (799) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 7.55% (2,893) of
4029-429: The population was under the age of 18, 6.5% was from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
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#17328911042624108-402: The population. There were 12,649 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them . said– 67.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4187-407: The population. There were 169 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and
4266-418: The population. Of the 13,573 households, 40.3% had children under the age of 18; 65.7% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.2% were non-families. Of all households, 19.0% were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.25. 26.4% of
4345-404: The process of rehabilitation numerous invasive foreign plants were removed including Norwegian maple and Asian Ailanthus and replaced by native species. On May 19, 2012, Duke Farms opened to the public. After a $ 45-million renovation, Duke Farms now include 30 endangered species and 230 varieties of birds, among which are the great blue heron and the bald eagle. As part of the rehabilitation,
4424-448: The remains of Frederick Frelinghuysen, Esq. Major General of the military forces and representative in the General Assembly of this, his native state. Endowed by nature with superior talents, he was beloved by his country. From his youth he was entrusted with the most important concerns until his death. He never disappointed her hopes. In the bar he was eloquent and in the Senate he was wise, in
4503-451: The resignation of Janine Erickson a month earlier. In March 2022, the Township Committee selected Robert Britting Jr. from a list of three names nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that had been held by Steven Cohen until he stepped down from office due to COVID-19 -related health issues. Britting served on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when voters will choose
4582-529: The results of a referendum held that day. The borough was reincorporated on March 12, 1928. The borough was named for the Millstone River (a major tributary of the Raritan River ), whose name derives from an incident in which a millstone was dropped into it. A historic district in Millstone, including 58 buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The borough possesses
4661-737: The township and the Somerset County Park Commission, including; Ann Van Middlesworth Park, Mountain View Park, Woodfield Park, Sunnymeade Run Playground, Doyle Park - Mike Merdinger Memorial Trail, Sourland Mountain Preserve, and Sourland Mountain Hiking Trail. Duke Farms is an estate that was established by James Buchanan Duke , an American entrepreneur who founded Duke Power and the American Tobacco Company . The property
4740-521: The township had a total of 211.92 miles (341.05 km) of roadways, of which 185.42 miles (298.40 km) were maintained by the municipality, 19.79 miles (31.85 km) by Somerset County and 6.71 miles (10.80 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . U.S. Route 206 is the main road that passes through the township. Construction of a new alignment of US 206, the 3.75-mile (6.04 km) US 206 Bypass began in 2010 to bypass
4819-678: The township include Amwell , Belle Mead , Blackwells Mills , Champlain, Cloverhill , Clover Mill, Flagtown , Frankfort, Hamilton, Higgins Mills, Montgomery, Neshanic , Pleasant View, Royce Field, Royce Valley, South Branch , Woods Tavern and Zion . The township borders Branchburg Township , Bridgewater Township , Franklin Township , Manville , Millstone , Montgomery Township , Raritan and Somerville in Somerset County; and East Amwell Township , Raritan Township and Readington Township in Hunterdon County . According to
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#17328911042624898-419: The township was $ 83,290, and the median income for a family was $ 93,933. Males had a median income of $ 62,273 versus $ 42,052 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 33,091. About 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. Hillsborough is home to numerous parks and nature trails, operated by both
4977-409: The township's 2010 Census population, 64.9% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 88.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 49.8% of the vote (9,071 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 48.5% (8,842 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (301 votes), among the 18,319 ballots cast by
5056-405: The township's 26,570 registered voters (105 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 68.9%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 9,507 votes (49.8% vs. 52.1% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 9,218 votes (48.2% vs. 46.1%) and other candidates with 250 votes (1.3% vs. 1.1%), among the 19,107 ballots cast by the township's 23,926 registered voters, for
5135-488: The two entities share a common board and leadership team. Despite some controversy for when the commission made the decision to permanently close Duke Gardens, demolishing the indoor display gardens that had been created by Doris Duke, the commission has made strides in contributing to renovating the property for the 21st century. The DFF over the years have created new indoor and outdoor display gardens that are eco-friendly, use native plants, and are wheelchair accessible. In
5214-503: The vote (97 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.2% (56 votes), and other candidates with 3.8% (6 votes), among the 159 ballots cast by the borough's 320 registered voters for a turnout of 49.7%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 100 votes (54.6% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 62 votes (33.9% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 18 votes (9.8% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 1 votes (0.5% vs. 0.7%), among
5293-409: The voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. The mayor and deputy mayor are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members at an annual reorganization meeting, each serving a one-year term. As of 2024 , members of
5372-417: The world seemed always to be animated by that heavenly principle, which seeketh not her own. He was a friend to the poor and manifested to a life of constant and liberal charities that the children of affliction held a strong claim upon his sympathy and benevolence. In all the social relation he was the delight and ornament of his friends and ... with his memory be precious to them. His mind was early imbued with
5451-425: Was $ 105,429 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,892) and the median family income was $ 119,750 (+/− $ 2,852). Males had a median income of $ 81,807 (+/− $ 5,320) versus $ 52,366 (+/− $ 1,804) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 43,029 (+/− $ 1,701). About 0.8% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
5530-427: Was $ 97,500 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 18,039) and the median family income was $ 102,708 (+/− $ 20,734). Males had a median income of $ 73,250 (+/− $ 8,715) versus $ 50,625 (+/− $ 15,872) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 37,678 (+/− $ 5,017). About none of families and 0.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
5609-402: Was 2.88, and the average family size was 3.31. In the township, 29.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% was from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. The median income for a household in
5688-548: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.03. 23.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 86.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
5767-563: Was 95.69% (400) White , 1.20% (5) Black or African American , 0.00% (0) Native American , 1.67% (7) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.96% (4) from other races , and 0.48% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.59% (15) of the population. Of the 162 households, 30.9% had children under the age of 18; 58.0% were married couples living together; 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.2% were non-families. Of all households, 22.2% were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who
5846-552: Was barred in 1839. There are no public schools currently operating in Millstone Borough; students attend public school in the Hillsborough Township School District , in Hillsborough Township as part of a sending/receiving relationship . As of the 2018–2019 school year, the district, comprised of nine schools, had an enrollment of 7,457 students and 645.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
5925-537: Was canceled due to lack of funding and NJ Transit has no plans to restore the project. The Norfolk Southern Railway 's Lehigh Line (formerly the mainline of the Lehigh Valley Railroad ), runs through Hillsborough Township. Hillsborough is served by SCOOT buses, providing service to Manville , Bridgewater Township and Somerville , with service continuing to Bedminster during rush hour. Coach USA offers weekday express service across 42nd Street to
6004-499: Was listed on the November 2007 general election ballot proposing that the township adopt a Mayor-Council form of government under the Faulkner Act . At the election, 58% of those voting rejected the proposed change, leaving Hillsborough's traditional township form of government unchanged. Hillsborough Township is located in the 7th and 12th Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 16th state legislative district. For
6083-454: Was originally known as Somerset Courthouse and was the county seat. As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 448, an increase of 30 (+7.2%) from the 2010 census count of 418, which in turn reflected an increase of 8 (+2.0%) from the 410 counted in the 2000 census . Millstone was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 14, 1894, from portions of Hillsborough Township , based on
6162-552: Was ranked 16th in the nation, the third-highest among the three places in New Jersey included in the top 50 list. In the magazine's 2007 rankings, the township was ranked as the 23rd best place to live in the nation. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 55.10 square miles (142.71 km ), including 54.61 square miles (141.45 km ) of land and 0.49 square miles (1.26 km ) of water (0.88%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
6241-642: Was the Earl of Hillsborough. Based on an analysis of data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Report for 2022, Hillsborough Township was ranked as the second-safest small city in the United States. On May 31, 1771, Hillsborough was officially granted a Charter incorporating it as a Township. A revised charter was issued on September 12, 1771. The records of Hillsborough Township are complete from their inception in 1746 and there are ten volumes, each some several hundred pages, kept in
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