The mayor is the chief executive officer of the Town. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. As councilman, I look forward to getting more involved with these processes and helping move them forward. New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey. This is the first time Ive run for a political office. I never wanted to take your money and spend it frivolously. Low around 45F. [47][48], There were 4,074 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. Robbinsville remains a major player in business as the home of a handful of Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and McKesson. [57] In the November 2021 general election, Michael Todd was elected to serve the balance of Schuberth's term of office, while Deborah Blakely ran for and won a full four-year term. Rain likely. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. We also are on the cusp of building a new police and court building as part of a shared services agreement with a neighboring town. Robbinsville is home to a large warehouse colony, located on West Manor Way, just adjacent to the entrances and exit ramps to exits 7 and 8 off of Interstate 195. Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. The five members of the Township Council are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year, staggered terms. [98][99] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 57.9% of the vote here (2,508 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 34.7% (1,503 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.0% (262 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (28 votes), among the 4,331 ballots cast by the township's 8,379 registered voters, yielding a 51.7% turnout. I think we need to find a away to restore the vacant furniture plant and use it for small businesses. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. If I am elected, I will not drive a town vehicle or use town credit or fuel cards and I will pay my own cellphone bill. One of our biggest challenges is that we have no big industry in Robbinsville so to fix this, we need to change our focus toward tourism. [9] The Council is the legislative branch. But I also believe that construction in Robbinsville should not come at a cost to our residents quality of life. Weve met amazing friends and neighbors; our children are receiving a top rate education in Robbinsville public schools; and we enjoy metropolitan diversity in a small town environment. I am married to my wonderful wife of 35 years, Thelma Bowen Hooper and we have three wonderful children: Scott (Becky) Hooper, Amareta (Nick) Cable and Chase Hooper. This 2021 election will allow the citizens to vote on the sale of beer and wine. We also have an opportunity to work with developers in designing the gateways to our township on both the north and south end of Route 130, which provides memorable first impressions as drivers enter Robbinsville. Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor & Safari are only ten minutes from the hotel. I have been dedicated to the Town of Robbinsville from day one, and the taxpayer. Cohesiveness, not division. I will also work to try to lower our taxes on the people. Consisting of Community Park, Tantum Park (featuring the Tomm May Nature Trail), Foxmoor Community Park, Skate Park and Blakely Park, Robbinsville offers an abundance of playing fields and activity options for recreation leagues and residents alike. Ive been approached on the sports fields, at community events and via email regarding concerns, and I am quick to find answers or offer help. Once in office, I plan to review our budgets, see where we can make positive changes, and then fight for those changes so Robbinsville residents may reap tangible benefits from the growth of our town. Theres been some false numbers put out there by some people and they hired auditors that found zero fraud. [63] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[64] and Bob Menendez (Harrison, term ends 2025). Blakely: One particular challenge Council and Administration have faced is trying to bring a quality supermarket to our town. [30], According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 20.58 square miles (53.30km2), including 20.44 square miles (52.94km2) of land and 0.14 square miles (0.36km2) of water (0.68%). For more information, email council@robbinsville.net. . Town Center South, Shoppes at Foxmoor and the Route 130 corridor) is crucial to ensuring our municipal tax rate continues to remain stable while expanding services for residents. Township Code 2-6 Membership; term of office. To request petitions for Township Council Member click here. Vincent Calcagno Vincent Calcagno has served on township council since 2009. My parents are O.W. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. Our town and its residents always come first! [76][77][78] In these four years, I served as Mayor Pro Temp, and I currently sit on the following boards: Southwestern RPO, Chairman of Graham County Festivals, Chairman of Graham County Rural Development, and Vice-Chair of REVVED UP, a downtown revitalization group. I have been blessed to have made friends with the employees of the Town of Robbinsville and they can count on me to help them in any way I can. I look forward to becoming more involved in the redevelopment process, which will help promote healthy economic growth within our Township borders. I went to Robbinsville High School and Tri-County Community College. It also allows flexibility to keep open space along the roadway, which is important to our residents. Kiran Agrahara, 47, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 13 years. Located behind Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. I have treated the people with respect and fairness. The plan is the result of a few years' worth of community outreach, including a virtual suggestion box instituted last year. Shaun Adams The seat, which Blakely was appointed to in January, is required to be on this year's ballot. Early on, I found myself attending council meetings and wanting to get more involved in the community. [47][48], In November 2004, township residents voted to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form under the Faulkner Act. In the 2016 election, Hillary won the town 51.6% to 43.9%. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). We have not gone up on them, but with the county collecting our town taxes and us using the debt set-off collecting over 96 percent of our taxes maybe or could lower them. I personally will not support it! [83][84][85], As of March 2011, there were a total of 8,361 registered voters in Robbinsville Township, of which 2,186 (26.1%) were registered as Democrats, 2,068 (24.7%) were registered as Republicans and 4,101 (49.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated. June 9, 2021 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)--Robbinsville Township Mayor Dave Fried, flanked by Business Administrator Joy Tozzi, members of Township Council and his staff, were on hand today to help cut the ceremonial ribbon at Freedom Village - the new Project Freedom location in Town Center South. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. [31][32] the team was featured in a story by ESPNw as a perennial softball powerhouse. http://www.robbinsville.net. I have a good relationship with state funding agencies, in order to apply for grants. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won the town 58.0% to 40.8%, a margin that was to the left of the state as a whole. [9][53][54][55][56], In January 2021, Deborah Blakely was appointed to fill the term expiring in December 2023 that had become vacant following the resignation of Dan Schuberth. Im passionate about doing whats right and what is best for our community! Interstate 195 is a major artery that connects Trenton to the Jersey Shore and the New Jersey Turnpike. He had cirrhosis. Strong economic growth and a high quality of life are the hallmarks of the Robbinsville community, strategically located along the Route 130 corridor. Population (2019 estimate): 14,543 people Land Area: 20.32 square miles Libraries: Robbinsville Public Library: (609) 259-2150 Schools: Robbinsville Public Schools: (609) 632-0910 Historic Sites: Top rated restaurants, including two of the nations top pizzerias DeLorenzos and Papas Tomato Pies - retail shopping in Town Center, the historic town of Windsor, professional lawn and garden centers, wineries and much more can all be found in Robbinsville. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09. The Graham Star emailed each candidate a list of questions to answer, in an effort to provide transparency on what each will bring to the table. The median age was 37 years. I received my GED, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Associates of Emergency Manager Certificate, as well as various certifications in EMS, Fire, Rescue and 911. If voted in, it will keep the revenue in our town rather than being used in the surrounding towns. Officially known as Union School 45, the historic Little Red Schoolhouse is the last-remaining of six one-room schoolhouses that served to educate the townships rural farming population from the mid-1800s to 1916. About 2.7% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over. It deserves to be shared. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. Also, we cant be held accountable for the past administrations misappropriated funds. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, 2026). I am planning on working with the community and local missions about the growing homeless population. Commissioner Chair Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township, term as commissioner and as chair ends December 31, 2023),[70] Mr. Witt is Council representative for the redevelopment of Town Center South, Foxmoor, Route 130 North and serves as liaison to the Robbinsville School District. I have enjoyed my time helping with honoring our Veterans, helping the kids catch fish at the fishing derbies, Fourth of July events, Christmas parades, old car shows, and Trunk or Treats. Chance of rain 90%. Alderman candidate Blake Orr did not respond by The Graham Stars deadline. [107], Prior to the 200607 school year, high school students from here were sent to Lawrence High School in Lawrence Township as part of a now-ended sending/receiving relationship with the Lawrence Township Public Schools. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP COUNCILTownship residents voted in November of 2004 to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population. A budding table tennis phenom 13 -year-old Dhruv Chopra was honored by the Robbinsville Town Council on Thursday night for his tremendous successes in the 2022 Todd and his wife, Gina, have two daughters, Caitlyn and Alyssa, who attend Robbinsville High School and Pond Road Middle School, respectively. I have devoted hundreds of hours researching how Robbinsville can operate more efficiently and have reached out to every city, town, etc. If elected, I will work hard to make that happen! 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 50 New Canton Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. In the past, I have served as Graham County Manager and Graham County Health Director, as well as two terms as Robbinsville Town Alderman. Interchange 7A (for the Turnpike) is located in the township, with a 13-lane toll gate. We live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, with the most amazing people at the heart of it. I will work to get the Tallulah Creek Water Plant updated and back on line and in service. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021. In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 49.6% of the vote (3,332 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 49.1% (3,297 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (88 votes), among the 7,310 ballots cast by the township's 9,099 registered voters (593 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 80.3%. I think the biggest challenge Robbinsville faces is the current lack of vision. Robbinsville High School serves all of Robbinsville Township's high school students on site and graduated its first class of 150 students in June 2008. [113], Robbinsville is home to a large warehouse colony, located on West Manor Way, just adjacent to the entrances and exit ramps to exits 7 and 8 off of Interstate 195. Blakely: Im proud to be a part of the team that has, for nine years, either lowered or kept municipal taxes flat for our residents. The proposed sleeping ordinance would prohibit anyone 18 and over from sleeping on public property within Robbinsville town limits from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. "I have seen them sleeping on benches. It is home to a variety of companies' distribution centers, including Scholastic Books, JDSU, Sleepy's, and Grainger Products. Established in 1912, Papas is the nations oldest family-owned pizzeria. He attended York College of Pennsylvania and graduated from Mercer County College with a degree in energy utility technology. In the race for two open seats of Robbinsville Township Council, incumbents Deborah Blakely and Michael Cipriano are facing off against Kiran Agrahara, who is running for public office for the first time. I am not one to drink. Township Council meetings are currently offered in-person only, at 6 p.m., when most commuters are still getting home from work. [22], The Census Bureau's 20062010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $92,440 (with a margin of error of +/ $11,773) and the median family income was $124,816 (+/ $10,353). During my previous service as an aldermen, our administration obtained more grants than any in the history of Robbinsville. Since 2017, crops from the farm have been able to help reduce the overall operating costs of our Senior Center while being able to make generous donations to Meals on Wheels and local food banks. There were 5,277 housing units at an average density of 259.7 per square mile (100.3/km2). Robbinsville Town Council Holds Public Hearing for New Athletic Facility to be Placed on Thompson Tract. Along with Pennmark Property Management, we have been working very hard over the span of many years to make this happen. "This is a tremendous day for the township," Council . On the alcohol issue, I feel that the community should have the deciding vote. Somehow, in the midst of all my jobs and duties, I have had the privilege of serving as town alderman for the past four years. There is about of the town that is still on the old lines and that needs to be taken care of. During my time on the Planning Board, I really took an interest in municipal land use law, how it applies to Robbinsville and what the landscape of Robbinsville could be in the future. Should his answers be received, they will be added to this story. Thats just remarkable, especially when you consider Robbinsville once had one of the least stable tax situations in Mercer County. The five members of the Township Council are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year, staggered terms.At its annual organizational meeting, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve for one-year terms. The official changeover took place January 1, 2008, as signs and other items with "Washington" on them began to be changed. It also echoes what residents overwhelmingly voted for in 2016 when the increased open space tax levy was passed by voters. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. 609-259-3600fax: 609-259-3645 I am very interested in looking into affordable housing for families and I want to continue to find ways to keep the tourists here instead of just driving through. Michael Todd, 43, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 18 years. I will work hard, with their best interests at heart! Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, 2023)[81][82] and How should the town encourage construction of more commercial ratables and also attract more businesses? One of the main reasons Robbinsville became the set of numerous Hollywood films is its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance. If the citizens of Robbinsville vote to re-elect me.
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