Hampton, New Jersey

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See Hampton Township, New Jersey for the municipality in Sussex County

Hampton is a Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,546.

What is now Hampton was originally incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature as Junction Borough on February 20, 1895, from portions of both Lebanon Township and Bethlehem Township, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day. By a resolution of the borough council, the name was changed to Hampton as of February 11, 1909. In 1931, additional territory was annexed from both Glen Gardner borough and Bethlehem Township.^[1]

Hampton Borough, on the banks of the Musconetcong River has changed little since it was first settled in 1800. In 1880, the town was comprised of a store, hotel, cabinet manufacturer, blacksmith, wheelwright shop, grist mill, school house and about 25 dwellings. Hampton was once known as "Junction" because the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad crossed through here.^[2]

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Government 3.1 Local government 3.2 Municipal Office 3.3 Meetings 3.4 Federal, state and county representation 3.5 Public Utilities 4 Education 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Geography

Hampton is located at 40°42′22″N, 74°57′29″W (40.706150, -74.957950)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.

Hampton borders Bethlehem Township, Glen Gardner Borough, and Lebanon Township. Hampton also borders Warren County.

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1930	861		–
1940	864		0.3%
1950	975		12.8%
1960	1,135		16.4%
1970	1,386		22.1%
1980	1,614		16.5%
1990	1,515		-6.1%
2000	1,546		2.0%
Est. 2005	1,608	[3]	4.0%
Population 1930 - 1990.[4]

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,546 people, 559 households, and 377 families residing in the borough. The population density was 387.6/km² (1,006.8/mi²). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 143.9/km² (373.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.01% White, 4.98% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.85% of the population.

There were 559 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $51,111, and the median income for a family was $64,583. Males had a median income of $45,096 versus $32,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,440. About 7.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Government

[edit] Local government

The Mayor of Hampton Borough is Rob Walton (term ends December 31, 2007). Members of the Hampton Borough Council are Robert Celentano (2009), James Cregar (2009), Peter Desch (2007), Andrew Hurley (2008), Kristine Peterson (2009) and Carroll Swenson (2007).^[5]

On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters elected a mayor to a fill the last 14 months of a four-year term of office, and filled two three-year terms and a one-year unexpired seat on the Borough Council. Republican Councilmember Rob Walton defeated Democrat Bob Shumski in his bid for re-election. Republican Carroll L. Swenson edged Democrat Beth Berglund for a one-year unexpired term. Republican newcomer Kris Peterson and Democratic incumbent Robert M. Celentano were elected to fill the two open three-year seats with a term of office starting on January 1, 2007.^[6] Newly elected officials take office on January 1, 2007.

[edit] Municipal Office

Borough Hall
PO Box 418 - 1 Wells Avenue
Hampton, NJ 08827
MUNICIPAL OFFICE OPEN: Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Phone: 908-537-2329 Fax: 908-537-7097

[edit] Meetings

• Borough Council: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 pm - Borough Hall
• Board of Adjustment, Planning Board: 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm - Borough Hall
• Board of Health: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 pm - Borough Hall
• Rescue Squad: 1st Wednesday of each month 7:30 pm (General Body Meeting) 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm (Drill Night) - Rescue Squad Building

[edit] Federal, state and county representation

Hampton Borough is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd Legislative District.^[7]

New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District, covering portions of Hunterdon County, Middlesex County, Somerset County and Union County, is represented by Mike Ferguson (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

The 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Leonard Lance (R, Flemington) and in the Assembly by Michael J. Doherty (R, Oxford) and Marcia A. Karrow (R, Raritan Township). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).

Hunterdon County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. As of 2007, Hunterdon County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director George D. Muller, Freeholder Deputy Director Erik C. Peterson, Matthew Holt, George B. Melick and Ronald Sworen.

[edit] Public Utilities

Garbage is collected every Monday except when the date falls on a national holiday. Garbage will then be picked up on the next working day. Sanitation limit is two thirty gallon containers per household per week. Extra bag stickers can be purchased from the Municipal office.

Recycling is collected every other Tuesday except when the date falls on a national holiday. recycling will then be picked up on the next working day.

• Items Collected
  • Mixed Bottles and Cans: Clear and Colored Glass, Type 1 & 2 Plastic and Aluminum and Bi-Metal Cans. All can be placed in one plastic bin and should be thoroughly rinsed. Note: Plastic grocery bags are not recyclable. Plastic bags can typically be recycled at the local grocery store.
  • Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail and other printed paper material: Bundle together with string/twine. Do not place in plastic bags.
  • Corrugated Cardboard: Cut/fold into manageable sizes and bundle with string/twine. Do not include paperboard boxes such as cereal boxes.

Chip, brush, and leaves are collected on the first Thursday and Friday of each month. Leaves are collected October 24th - December 30th. Branch size is not to exceed 6 inches in diameter and 10 feet in length.

Spring and Fall curbside cleanup: Dates vary each year. There are several restrictions on the items that may be thrown away. Please consult municipal office for more assistance

[edit] Education

Students in grades K to 8 attend the Hampton Public School.

Students in grades 9 through 12 attend Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner as part of the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District. Voorhees High School serves students from Califon Borough, Glen Gardner Borough, Hampton Borough, High Bridge Borough, Lebanon Township and Tewksbury Township.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Hunterdon County webpage for Hampton Borough
• Hampton Public School
• Hampton Public School's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics data for the Hampton Public School
• North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District
• Volunteer Rescue Squad
• Hampton Fire co.
• Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.70615° -74.95795°
  • Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
  • Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
  • Topographic map from TopoZone
  • Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA

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