This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - At their Thursday night reorganization meeting, the Robbinsville Township Council unanimously chose longtime resident Deborah Blakely to fill the seat vacated by the . Since 2000, the Township has preserved over 1,550 acres of open space, and there is still room for more. In addition, the township has close to 2,000 acres of preserved open space and offers several athletic fields and recreational spaces for public use, including the former Miry Run Golf Course, Community Park, Tantum Park, Blakely Park and the West Town Center Lake Gazebo, which hosts a Fathers Day weekend fishing derby and a summer concert series each summer. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Prior to that, he served in law enforcement with the City of Trenton, where he served for three years. Adam is serving his seventh term as a Snowbird and Cherokee County Tribal Council Representative. I have a good relationship with state funding agencies, in order to apply for grants. The township set a preemptive plan for the space at a Dec. 3 council meetingit includes a community recreation facility, picnic area, nesting habitat, community gardens and more. 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. Election Results: Election results are posted on the Mercer County Clerk's website here. [30] The team won the championship in 2014 with a 220 postseason record and a 41 win against Bossier City, Louisiana in the tournament final. For meeting recordings from August 2020 through February 2023 - please use this link. I am running for re-election for Mayor on Nov. 2. I have given my all to try to be the best mayor I could be. Public Meeting Room. The new government was initiated on July 1, 2005. This town was devastated when Stanley Furniture shut down and outsourced our jobs overseas and sadly, the town officials did very little if any to save our jobs. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males. Robbinsville Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. In the 2016 election, Hillary won the town 51.6% to 43.9%. Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 2023 Mercer County, NJ. You have permission to edit this article. I was raised and taught that it was wrong and it would cause problems. [112] In December 2010, the state approved designating this property as an area in need of development, which allows the township to draft a plan and appoint a redeveloper to revive stalled construction projects there. My stand on this simple: let the people decide. For example, we built the very first hydroponic farm in New Jersey, without raising taxes to do so. If elected, I will work hard to make that happen! My name is Debbie Orr Beasley and I have served the citizens of Graham County for 18 years, as the Postmaster. Having the opportunity to take on various leadership roles within local volunteer organizations, Ive been able to help give back to the community that gave so much to us. * Continue to support groups that can better the town such as GREAT and REVVED UP. The Robbins House is situated on 23 acres of preserved open space and is one of the few surviving brick farmhouses in Mercer County. I have eight years of audits. During the summer months, episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values 100F ( 38C). All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the freeholders serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. I think the biggest challenge Robbinsville faces is the current lack of vision. This is the first time Ive run for a political office. Im excited about tapping into tourism so that others want to come and enjoy what we so dearly love and in turn, bring in revenue and create more jobs. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. If elected, I would like to finish what we started during my last term: replacing the water and sewer infrastructure. Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, 2023)[81][82] and [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. Blakelys first husband, Tom, passed away unexpectedly in 2008. Low around 45F. [52], As of 2022[update], the Mayor of Robbinsville Township is David Fried, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. Robbinsville Township is a leader in innovation and out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to fiscal accountability. The Mayor is elected in a non-partisan election and serves for a four-year term. Elections are held in odd-numbered years with three council seats up together and the two other seats (and the mayoral seat) up for election two years later. During my previous service as an aldermen, our administration obtained more grants than any in the history of Robbinsville. On the alcohol issue, I feel that the community should have the deciding vote. If voted in, it will keep the revenue in our town rather than being used in the surrounding towns. Policies on credit and fuel cards and vehicle use need to be improved. 2. What are some challenges facing the township that you believe deserve more attention? All Rights Reserved. Town officials have attacked me over it since the beginning, but I am still standing up for what is right and will continue to if elected. Chance of rain 90%.. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021. A place we are proud of and where people want to be. But I hold no grudges; I will work with any of the other five candidates that are running. [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. I have two bachelors degrees one in finance and one in education and a masters degree in business education, all from Western Carolina University. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Robbinsville Township include: For the census-designated place within the township, see, Census Bureau map of Robbinsville Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Interactive map of Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, Federal, state, and county representation, Category:People from Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, "'The Jewel of the Meadowlands'? The Town operates under a mayor -council form of government with a mayor and three town council members elected at-large on a nonpartisa- n basis to four-year terms. Thats just remarkable, especially when you consider Robbinsville once had one of the least stable tax situations in Mercer County. [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. [38] The average seasonal (NovemberApril) snowfall total is 24 to 30 inches (61 to 76cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. Agrahara: Throughout my professional career, Ive had the opportunity to work and lead across a variety of industries and make significant financial decisions. The Little Red School House & The Robbins House, Little Red Schoolhouse: 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Folsom Way), Robbins House: 245 Windsor Road, Windsor, NJ. I will also work to try to lower our taxes on the people. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. [9] The Council is the legislative branch. Cathleen M. Lewis (D, Lawrence Township, 2025),[73] In addition, we need to incorporate parking and traffic solutions along Route 33 so that Town Center becomes a vibrant and walkable destination for our residents to enjoy. Tuesday will give residents of Graham Countys three municipalities the opportunity to make their voices heard. Links to the recorded council meetings should also be made available to residents via the newsfeed, so they may listen to the decisions being made about their town at a time which is convenient to them. Michael Todd, 43, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 18 years. 19 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Main Street), Robbinsville, NJ 08691. At the end of the day, its always about whats best for them! This would be a board decision for the mayor has no vote unless a tie. Town of Robbinsville, NC - Your Natural Destination. Alderman candidate Blake Orr did not respond by The Graham Stars deadline. 2298 Route 33 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 The redevelopment of Route 130 will present a huge opportunity to attract commercial ratables that would allow the Township to increase our already abundant number of services while still holding firm on taxes. Agrahara: Growing up in India, I watched as my father stood up against social injustice and corruption in the government. Ive been a state-certified flagger for eight years; Ive been certified three different terms environmental, in order to sign off on state and federal hrants, certified on new computer system. I stand up for what is right and that is what got me into politics, as I was disgusted by town officials wasting the peoples hard-earned money on trips to the beach, meals, take-home vehicles, bonuses, gift cards, fuel for personal vehicles, clothes and many other fringe benefits and personal purchases as well as hiring their family members. County Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025),[79][80] Todd: Robbinsville comes from deep farming roots, and one challenge we face is bringing our plans of growth to reality while maintaining our current initiatives of preserving open space. [27] On November 6, 2007, voters approved by a vote of 1,816 to 693[28] a measure that changed the township's name from Washington Township (the name of five other municipalities in New Jersey) to Robbinsville, named after a settlement within the township. Todd and his wife, Gina, have two daughters, Caitlyn and Alyssa, who attend Robbinsville High School and Pond Road Middle School, respectively. It deserves to be shared. 2023 Robbinsville Township, NJ 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (609) 259-3600. Mercer County Administration Building 640 South Broad Street P.O. A full shopping center and an aesthetic more pleasing to the eye should draw new business to the plaza. Todd: Our mayor, Township Council and administration all have done a tremendous job in stabilizing municipal taxes over the past nine years. The township is part of the New York Metropolitan area as defined by the United States Census Bureau,[20] but directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is part of the Federal Communications Commission's Philadelphia Designated Market Area. Shaun Adams [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%). Before the township's switch to a strong mayor and council form of government, Calcagno sat on the township committee from 1994-2004, serving as mayor in 1999 and 2004. Situated in the southeast corner of Mercer County,Robbinsville Township is a diverse, 20.5 square mile community with a population of 15,476 located midway between New York City and Philadelphia. The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Township and heads its Administration. The gazebo is host to Robbinsvilles Summer Concert Series, the Fathers Day Fishing Derby and is a favorite location for weddings. Sharon Elementary School[104] with 1,058 students in grades Pre-K4, [67], Mercer County is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. Facebook. "This is a tremendous day for the township," Council . The per capita income for the township was $35,529. There needs to be a policy preventing elected officials from hiring family members and boyfriends/girlfriends, or holding town jobs themselves. I was approached by several of my friends and neighbors, who asked me to run for Township Council to bring fresh ideas and a different perspective. [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. Rain likely. Agrahara: I am an engineer with an extensive background in technology and finance, having handled cost savings projects worth over $250 million and technology infrastructure projects valued over $100 million. 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Hello, my name is Stephen Hooper. [111], Plans are underway to redevelop the portion of the township which lies to the south of Route 33, between the Hamilton Township border and U.S. Route 130. 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. On November 6, 2007, residents approveda measure that changed the towns name from Washington Township to Robbinsville Township. Sharing services with a neighboring town will certainly help control municipal taxes. Here are three things I would do if re-elected as alderman: * Continue to improve town owned streets and roads. For every 100 females, the population had 91.3 males. Tourism is our new industry and we must embrace that. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. The original Project Freedom Robbinsville (NJ) location at 223 Early Voting: Primary Election - June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023 [91] This remains the last Republican presidential victory in the township. We live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, with the most amazing people at the heart of it. . But I am only one vote. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.26. I have devoted hundreds of hours researching how Robbinsville can operate more efficiently and have reached out to every city, town, etc. It also allows flexibility to keep open space along the roadway, which is important to our residents. During this time, I worked in over 20 different states, welding and pipefitting. [120] County routes that pass through include County Route 526[121] (which passes through the center of the township) and both County Route 524 and County Route 539 (Old York Road),[122] which travel along the southeastern border of the township. Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees.CLICK HEREto download an application, then send it to the Municipal Clerk's office at the provided address. The board had it placed on the ballot for the people to vote yes or no. The 17-foot war memorial statue stands atop a 10-foot tall, square pedestal inscribed with the names of men from then-Washington Township who served in World War I and World War II. I know how to examine costs against benefits including direct revenue, indirect revenue, and intangible benefits and I will put my unique professional skills to work for our residents. One of the worlds largest and most productive fulfillment centers at more than 1 million square feet opened in 2014. A person can order a drink from several restaurants (resorts) in this dry county. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. It is home to a variety of companies' distribution centers, including Scholastic Books, JDSU, Sleepy's, and Grainger Products. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Ideally, Township Council meetings will go back to being held at 7 p.m. so more residents can participate, and agendas should be emailed in advance of the meetings via the towns newsfeed. I would work with them, not against them. Mercer County Small Business Grant Program APPLY HERE, Mercer County Community Investment Initiative -- ENTER HERE. [29], Robbinsville Township is known for reaching the Little League Softball World Series in four of the seven years from 2008 to 2014, the only program in the nation to do so. Cipriano: During my time on Council, we have been able to keep the taxes flat or reduced nine straight years in fact. Im so thankful to give back to a community which I truly love. 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Committed to making Robbinsville more inclusive, sustainable and a more transparent place by lifting up all voices in the community and backing important soc. [8][9] The Mayor-Council form of government is used by 71 of the state's 564 municipalities. Vincent Calcagno Vincent Calcagno has served on township council since 2009. I will also try to get businesses or companies to come to Robbinsville for economy. Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, 2026). One year later, the first town election and annual meeting was held to establish Washington Township with its 1,279 citizens. [90] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 52.9% of the vote here (3,215 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 44.7% (2,718 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (43 votes), among the 6,075 ballots cast by the township's 7,447 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 81.6. The biggest challenge facing Robbinsville is the lack of jobs. Indoor athletic complex features over 60,000 square feet of playing space and three full-sized athletic fields. 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. The median age was 39.2 years. * Continue to make sound decisions for the people of Robbinsville. I am also a retired school teacher and founded Southland Realty. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. I was born and raised in Robbinsville until my family moved to Virginia after my third grade year at Robbinsville Elementary. Think about it: We were able to build a new Township municipal building without raising taxes. Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor & Safari are only ten minutes from the hotel. I will work to get the Tallulah Creek Water Plant updated and back on line and in service. Robbinsville town officials have been without a home since 2006 when the former municipal building was rendered uninhabitable due to mold. [2][3], The township borders East Windsor Township, Hamilton Township, and West Windsor Township in Mercer County; and Allentown, Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County. I am a native of Graham County. Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Committee. 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. I am a member of Long Creek Baptist Church where I teach Adult Sunday School. 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. About 2.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route. 4. Moonshine has been made and broadcast on television in this dry county. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions), Table 6. While the center is leased almost to full capacity, the owners of the center are working to renovate the exterior faade and parking lot grounds. (2023). We have an empty plant building and a super large lot, that could be sold and made into a largeplant, or several small ones. 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. Pond Road Middle School[105] with 1,031 students in grades 58 and There are four candidates for two seats on Robbinsville Township council. Cipriano has been serving on the Robbinsville Township Council for four years after first being elected in 2018. Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. 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. My decisions as a Township Council member will be guided by one simple question: Will our residents benefit from this decision or pay a cost? The statue was unveiled on October 16, 1920. 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. Here in Robbinsville, Ive had the opportunity to work for causes important to me like PRIDE, Black Lives Matter, COVID relief, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. This diversity, however, is not reflected in our towns leadership. I have been dedicated to the Town of Robbinsville from day one, and the taxpayer. I would greatly appreciate your vote for mayor. 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. We need to keep that support moving forward regardless of what is transpiring throughout the rest of the country. After working with the administration, staff, fellow council members and our residents, I made the decision to run for the open four-year position on council. : N.J.'s best, worst and weirdest town slogans", 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Robbinsville, QuickFacts Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Robbinsville, NJ, New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area, DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Robbinsville township, Table 7. So, read this travel post to find out the best things to do in Robbinsville, NC, and nearby places.
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