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Tewksbury Township, New Jersey

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Tewksbury Township is a Township located in the northeastern corner of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 5,541.

Map of Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County

Tewksbury Township is situated in the northeastern corner of Hunterdon County and borders on both Morris and Somerset Counties. It was formed from Lebanon Township and the first township meeting was held on March 11, 1755. The original settlers were of English extraction. However, a large German contingent settled in the area around 1749 and theirs became the strongest influence when Tewksbury became a township.

The enclave of Oldwick, with a charming mixture of Victorian, Federal, New England and Georgian style homes is protected by historic legislation. Zion Lutheran Church in Oldwick (formerly New Germantown) is the oldest German Lutheran parish in New Jersey. Oldwick is also home to the Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center, a NARHA Premier Accredited Center for Therapeutic horseback riding. The township also includes the communities of Pottersville, Cokesbury and Mountainville.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 82.0 km² (31.6 mi²). 81.9 km² (31.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.06%) is water.

Tewksbury Township borders Readington Township, Clinton Township, Lebanon Township, and Califon Borough. Tewksbury Township also borders Morris County and Somerset County.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,541 people, 1,986 households, and 1,662 families residing in the township. The population density was 67.6/km² (175.2/mi²). There were 2,052 housing units at an average density of 25.0/km² (64.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.82% White, 0.52% African American, 1.88% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 1,986 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $135,649, and the median income for a family was $150,189. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $57,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $65,470. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Township of Tewksbury is governed by a five member Township Committee, with one member selected annually to serve as Mayor for a one-year term. Township Committee members are elected at large and serve staggered three-year terms, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.

The members of the Tewksbury Township Committee are Mayor Shaun C. Van Doren, Deputy Mayor George Tauber, Louis DiMare, William Mennen and William Voyce.[1]

Federal, state and county representation

Tewksbury Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.[2]

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[3] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[4]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township).[5] Template:NJ Governor

Hunterdon County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of five members who are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as the board's Director and another to serve as Deputy Director, each for a one-year term.[6] As of 2025, Hunterdon County's Commissioners are Director John E. Lanza (R; Raritan Township, 2025),[7] Deputy Director Shaun C. Van Doren (R; Tewksbury Township, 2026),[8] Jeff Kuhl (R; Raritan Township, 2027),[9] Zachary T. Rich (R; West Amwell Township, 2025)[10] and Susan Soloway (R; Franklin Township, 2027).[11][12]

Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are Clerk Mary H. Melfi (R; Flemington, 2026),[13][14] Sheriff Fredrick W. Brown (R; Alexandria Township, 2025)[15][16] and Surrogate Heidi Rohrbach (R; Lebanon Township, 2028).[17][18]

Education

The Tewksbury Township Schools is a K - 8 district, which operates two schools serving 747 students. Currently, Tewksbury Elementary School houses K - 4 students and the Old Turnpike School serves students in prekindergarten and grades 5 - 8. The original elementary school, Sawmill, opened in 1951 and has subsequently been sold.

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 (67 students), Glen Gardner Borough (75 students), Hampton Borough (87 students), High Bridge Borough (217 students), Lebanon Township (404 students) and Tewksbury Township (235 students).

Transportation

Interstate 78 passes through the Township, and is accessible via Oldwick Road (County Route 523) at Exit 24. County Route 517 also passes through the Township.

References

  1. ^ Township of Tewksbury Elected Officials, accessed January 30, 2007
  2. ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 65, accessed August 30, 2006
  3. ^ Kean, Thomas. "Congressman Thomas Kean Jr". United States House of Representatives. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  4. ^ States in the Senate: New Jersey, United States Senate. Accessed January 23, 2025. "Cory A. Booker (D) Hometown: Newark; Andy Kim (D) Hometown: Moorestown"
  5. ^ Legislative Roster for District 24, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Elected and Appointed Officials, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025. "As top governing officials of Hunterdon County, the five Commissioners are chosen by popular vote in the November general elections. The term of office is for three years and the current compensation is $16,000 a year, with an extra $1,000 for the Director. One or two of the five members is elected each year."
  7. ^ John E. Lanza, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  8. ^ Shaun C. Van Doren, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  9. ^ Jeff Kuhl, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  10. ^ Zachary T. Rich, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Susan Soloway, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  12. ^ 2024 County Data Sheet, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  13. ^ Clerk Mary H. Melfi, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  14. ^ Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  15. ^ Meet the Sheriff, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  16. ^ Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  17. ^ Meet Surrogate Rohrbach, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.
  18. ^ Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2025.

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