Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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| Borough of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | March 11, 1922 |
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| - Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| - Mayor | Maura R. De Nicola (R, 2010) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| - Land | 9.4 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) 3.87% |
| Elevation [1] | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 11,340 |
| - Density | 1,102.5/sq mi (425.8/km²) |
| Time zone | U.S. EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | U.S. EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07417 |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 34-24990[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876473[4] |
| Website: http://www.franklinlakes.org | |
Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The Franklin Lakes zip code is 07417. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 10,422. Becton Dickinson and Medco Health Solutions both have their corporate headquarters in Franklin Lakes. Franklin Lakes has the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranks 16th among the Highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000.
Franklin Lakes was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 11, 1922.[5][6]
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[edit] Geography
Franklin Lakes is located at (41.010433, -74.208471)[7].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.5 km²), of which, 9.4 square miles (24.5 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it (3.87%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 893 |
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| 1910 | 893 | 0% | |
| 1920 | 893 | 0% | |
| 1930 | 893 | 0% | |
| 1940 | 1,203 | 34.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,021 | 68% | |
| 1960 | 3,316 | 64.99% | |
| 1970 | 7,550 | 127.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,769 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,873 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 10,422 | 5.6% | |
| Est. 2006 | 11,340 | [2] | 8.8% |
| Population 1900 - 1990.[8][9] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 10,422 people, 3,322 households, and 2,959 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,102.5 people per square mile (425.8/km²). There were 3,395 housing units at an average density of 359.2/sq mi (138.7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.35% White, 0.92% African American, 0.11% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.
There were 3,322 households out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the borough the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $132,373, and the median income for a family was $142,930. Males had a median income of $97,233 versus $45,588 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $59,763. About 2.6% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Franklin Lakes is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[10] All council meetings are held at the Borough Hall located on DeKorte Drive, formerly Municipal Drive.
The Mayor of Franklin Lakes is Maura R. De Nicola (R, term of office ends December 31, 2010). Members of the Franklin Lakes Borough Council are Michael Friscia (R, 2008), Leslie Greer (R, 2009), Nathalie Lota (R, 2010), Steve Marcus (R, 2010), Paulette Ramsey (R, 2008) and Brian Trava (R, 2009).[11][12]
The borough administrator is currently Gregory Hart, succeeding Robert Hoffmann who was responsible for purchasing the Haledon Reservoir.[13]
In elections held on November 6, 2007, voters filled two seats on the borough council and voted on the creation of a Municipal Open Space Trust Fund. Republican newcomers Steven E. Marcus (1,177 votes) and Nathalie A. Lota (1,158) were elected to the council, defeating Democrats Christine M. Ordway (682) and Ned J. Steinfeld (632). Voters again rejected a ballot initiative to establish a municipal open space tax which would have been collected at a rate of ½-cent per $100 in assessed value, this time by a margin of 1,182-527, a far stronger disapproval than 2006 when the measure failed by some 200 votes in a bid to collect one cent per $100, twice the rate proposed in 2007. Republicans will again occupy all seats on the 2008 governing body.[14][15][16]
On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters filled the mayoral seat and two seats on the Borough Council, as well as voting on approval of an open space trust fund. On a council that was all Republican in a community where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by a nearly 5-1 margin. Newcomer Maura R. De Nicola (2,578 votes), a councilmember, won in her bid as mayor, defeating Democrat Andrew Samson (1,179). Republican newcomers Brian Trava (2,313) and Leslie Greer (2,304) won seats on the council, defeating Democrats Lisa Sciancalepore (1,459) and Christine Ordway (1,435). Voters rejected an open space tax of 1 cent per $100 of property valuation that would have been used to acquire land for recreation and conservation by a 1,448-1,243 margin.[17][18][19]
The Franklin Lakes Fire Department is an all-volunteer department, founded in 1924. The FLFD has two locations, one known as "Headquarters" which is located off of Franklin Avenue, and the other is the "Southside" Firehouse, located on Franklin Lakes Road. The current chief of the FLFD is Charles Bohny Jr. The Assistant Chief is David Rohner.[20]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Franklin Lakes is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 40th Legislative District.[21]
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 40th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Kevin J. O'Toole (R, Cedar Grove) and in the Assembly by Scott Rumana (R, Wayne) and David C. Russo (R, Ridgewood).[22] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[23]
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D).[24] The executive, along with the seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. As of 2008, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D, Ramsey) and Vernon Walton (D, Englewood).[25]
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford).[26]
[edit] Politics
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 11,260 in Franklin Lakes, there were 7,010 registered voters (62.3% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 633 (9.0% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 2,524 (36.0% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 3,850 (54.9% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were three voters registered to other parties.[27]
On the national level, Franklin Lakes leans strongly toward the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 66% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received around 33%.[28]
[edit] Education
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Franklin Lakes Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[29]) are three K-5 elementary schools — Colonial Road School (421 students), High Mountain Road School (319), Woodside Avenue School (393) — and Franklin Avenue Middle School which covers grades 6 - 8 (608).
Public school students in grades 9 - 12 attend the schools of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District, a regional district consisting of two four-year public high schools serving students from Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff. Students have the option to attend either Indian Hills High School in Oakland or Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes.[30]
[edit] Transportation
New Jersey Transit bus route 752 serves Franklin Lakes.[31]
Interstate 287, New Jersey Route 208, and County Route 502 travel through Franklin Lakes.
[edit] Commerce
Urban Farms Shopping Center is a major shopping center in the community. Franklin Lakes has The Market Basket, a supermarket/bakery/catering store.
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Franklin Lakes include:
- Noelle Bassi (1983-), butterfly swimmer who won the silver medal in the women's 200m butterfly event at the 2003 Pan American Games.[32]
- Kevin Brown, an All-Star pitcher lived in Franklin Lakes while with the New York Yankees.
- Harry Carson, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker for the New York Giants and co-host of FOX's Giants Game Plan.[33]
- Derrick Coleman (1967-), former NBA player previously lived in Franklin Lakes.[citation needed]
- Blake Costanzo (1984-), football player.[34]
- John Culligan (1916-2004), former CEO of American Home Products (now owned by Wyeth).[35]
- Richard W. DeKorte (1936-1975), Former NJ Energy Administrator, Franklin Lakes Mayor, and Republican member of the New Jersey General Assembly.[36] The former Municipal Drive was renamed in his honor.
- Sam Huff (1934-), former linebacker for the New York Giants, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[37]
- Michael Jackson (1958-), singer, lived in Franklin Lakes during 2007.[38]
- Tommy John (1943-), an All-Star pitcher lived in Franklin Lakes while with the New York Yankees.[39]
- Bernard Kerik (1955-), former New York City Police Commissioner.[40]
- Bernard King (1956-), Former star of the New Jersey Nets.[41]
- Matt LoVecchio (1982-), starting quarterback for the University of Notre Dame football team in 2000-01, and for Indiana University in 2003-04.[42]
- Gheorghe Mureşan (1971-), former professional basketball player. At 7'7" (2.31 m), he is arguably the tallest man to ever play in the NBA.[43]
- Willie Randolph (1954-), Manager, New York Mets.[44]
- Kelly Ripa (1970-), actress and talk show host.[45]
- Chris Simms (1980-), NFL Quarterback, grew up in Franklin Lakes.[46]
- Phil Simms (1955-), Former New York Giants Quarterback, and football commentator.[47]
- James "J.T." Taylor (1953-), one-time lead singer of Kool & the Gang.
- Robert Torricelli, former US Representative and Senator, was raised in Franklin Lakes.[48]
- Keith Van Horn (1975-), current NBA Dallas Mavericks Forward, lived in Franklin Lakes during his time with the New Jersey Nets.
- Kaavya Viswanathan (1987-), novelist noted for highly publicized plagiarism scandal.[49]
- Kurt Warner (1971-), NFL quarterback lived in Franklin Lakes while with the New York Giants.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ USGS GNIS: Franklin Lakes, Geographic Names Information System, accessed September 17, 2007.
- ^ a b Census data for Franklin Lakes, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 78.
- ^ "History of Bergen County" Vol. 1, pp. 365-366
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Historical Population Trends in Bergen County (1900 - 2000), Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed December 23, 2007.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 169.
- ^ Borough Officials: Mayor and Council, Borough of Franklin Lakes. Accessed February 18, 2007.
- ^ "County of Bergen: 2007 County and Municipal Directory", Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 44.
- ^ Van Dusen, Matthew and Dawkins, Walter. " Official accepts Franklin Lakes job", The Record (Bergen County), May 8, 2007. Accessed May 15, 2007. "After years of commuting from his home in Oakland to work in Old Tappan, longtime Administrator/Clerk Gregory Hart is taking a job next door in Franklin Lakes.... He succeeds Robert Hoffmann, who left the Franklin Lakes job in January and later became the administrator in Westwood. A subsequent audit of the Haledon Reservoir purchase, a deal Hoffmann managed, found that the property's cost to the town had been underestimated."
- ^ Van Dusen, Matthew. "Franklin Lakes municipal elections", The Record (Bergen County), October 24, 2007. Accessed December 26, 2007.
- ^ Van Dusen, Matthew. "Franklin Lakes election results", The Record (Bergen County), November 6, 2007. Accessed December 26, 2007.
- ^ Bergen County election results, The Record (Bergen County), November 7, 2007. Accessed November 10, 2007.
- ^ Franklin Lakes Election Guide, The Record (Bergen County), November 1, 2006.
- ^ "Election 2006: Municipal Results, The Record (Bergen County), November 8, 2006.
- ^ Bergen County 2006 General Election Results, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2007.
- ^ Franklin Lakes Fire Department. Accessed July 8, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Bergen County Executive, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ Freeholder Home Page, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ Constitutional Officers, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," Bergen County, New Jersey, dated April 1, 2006.
- ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.
- ^ Data for the Franklin Lakes Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 17, 2008.
- ^ Van Dusen, Matthew. "Ramapo-Indian Hills schools chief to retire.", The Record (Bergen County), October 24, 2007. "Later, parents of Oakland students protested their lack of choice, and students in Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes and Oakland can now attend either school."
- ^ New Jersey Transit Bus Schedules, New Jersey Transit. Accessed August 30, 2007.
- ^ Mattura, Greg. "Swimming to glory", The Record (Bergen County), October 31, 2002. Accessed March 16, 2008. "Noelle Bassi and her twin sister were given their first swimming lesson at age 2 1/2, courtesy of their mother, who was leery of the potential dangers of an in-ground pool in their new Franklin Lakes home."
- ^ Harry Carson - A Champ Who Makes A Difference, NFL.com, October 26, 2006. "Today, he makes his home in northern New Jersey (Franklin Lakes)..."
- ^ Blake Costanzo, CSTV. Accessed December 6, 2007.
- ^ Bayot, Jennifer. "John Culligan Dies at 88; Led Transformation of American Home", The New York Times, December 21, 2004. Accessed January 1, 2008.
- ^ Hanley, Robert. res=F30C16F73B5D0C728CDDAB0994DA484D81 " ENVIRONMENT UNIT DEDICATED BY KEAN", The New York Times, December 1, 1982. Accessed July 29, 2007. "The late Mr. De-Korte was a Republican Assemblyman from Franklin Lakes, N.J., who sponsored many environmental measures in the State Legislature."
- ^ Mistry, Roopa. "Navigating life off the gridiron", The Record (Bergen County), February 5, 2006. Accessed May 15, 2007. "Another Giants player who spent time in Franklin Lakes is Sam Huff.... In 1968, he moved to Franklin Lakes, and took a full-time position at the company after his last season in football with the Washington Redskins."
- ^ Friedman, Roger. "Jacko Lived With New Jersey Family for Three Months", Fox News, November 19, 2007. Accessed March 16, 2008. "Michael Jackson, homeless and drifting — and still in default on a $23 million loan against his Neverland Ranch — spent the last three months living in Franklin Lakes, N.J., in a family’s private home, trying to be normal."
- ^ Chass, Murray. "REUSCHEL, YANKEES STILL APART", The New York Times, February 12, 1982. Accessed May 15, 2007. "ABSTRACT - Rick Reuschel, like Tommy John, is involved in a contract dispute with the Yankees and, like John, has not reported to the team's voluntary camp. Both pitchers are still at home, John in Franklin Lakes, N.J., and Reuschel in Arlington Heights, Ill."
- ^ Now his double affair laid bare: Kerik cheated on wife with Judith Regan, New York Daily News, December 13, 2004. "Yesterday, Kerik remained at his $1.2 million home in Franklin Lakes, N.J."
- ^ " King Comeback Is Slowed", The New York Times, October 20, 1986. Accessed May 15, 2007. "Just when it looked as if Bernard King's long and arduous rehabilitation was beginning to show results, the Knick forward suffered another setback. While jogging near his home yesterday in Franklin Lakes, N.J., King inadvertently stepped in a hole and sprained his right ankle and knee."
- ^ "PLUS: COLLEGE FOOTBALL; LoVecchio Leaves Notre Dame", The New York Times, May 23, 2002. Accessed January 1, 2008.
- ^ Giant undertaking, The Washington Times, February 6, 2004.
- ^ BASEBALL; RANDOLPH REFLECTS ON FAMILY CRISIS, The New York Times, March 2, 1987. "Randolph did not relish the thought of uprooting his wife and children from their Franklin Lakes, N.J., home, but he knew it was a possibility."
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. "Kelly Ripa: 'All My Children,' Indeed", People (magazine), February 25, 2003. Accessed May 15, 2007. "Last summer, PEOPLE reported that Ripa had found a way to make more time in her day: She and Consuelos sold their suburban Franklin Lakes, N.J., home for $915,000 and moved into a Manhattan condo -- which put her near the ABC studio where she shoots Live."
- ^ "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Danielle Puleo, Chris Simms", The New York Times, August 8, 2004. "Danielle Marie Puleo, a daughter of Gloria A. Puleo and Robert V. Puleo of Franklin Lakes, N.J., was married last Sunday to Chris David Simms, a son of Diana Simms and Phil Simms, the former New York Giants quarterback, of Franklin Lakes."
- ^ Phil Simms biography, accessed December 18, 2006.
- ^ Sen. Robert Torricelli (Democrat) profile from PBS Vote 2002, accessed December 18, 2006. "A lifelong New Jerseyan, Torricelli grew up in Franklin Lakes, a rural community in the northern part of the state."
- ^ Holahan, Catherine. "Teen loses book deal", The Record (Bergen County), May 3, 2006. Accessed August 14, 2007. "Company representatives refused to say whether the Franklin Lakes resident would have to return any of the $500,000 advance she received for the two books. Repeated calls to Viswanathan's home were not returned."
[edit] Sources
- "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
- "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
[edit] External links
- Franklin Lakes Fire Department
- Franklin Lakes official website
- Franklin Lakes Public Schools
- Franklin Lakes Public Schools's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Franklin Lakes Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District website
- Franklin Lakes Public Library
- Former Franklin Lakes Nike missile site
- Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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