Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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. Franklin Lakes has the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranks 17th among the Highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000. Becton Dickinson and Medco Health Solutions both have their corporate headquarters in Franklin Lakes.In 2010, Forbes.com and GreatSchools ranked Franklin Lakes as 4th Best School system in the United States with an average home price exceeding $800K. Forbes also listed Franklin Lakes as the '146th Most Expensive Zip Code in America.'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.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.
Demographics
As of the census 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.
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. 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).The borough administrator is currently Richard F. Long, succeeding Robert Hoffmann who was responsible for the deal in which the borough purchased the Haledon Reservoir.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.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.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.
Federal, state and county representation
Franklin Lakes is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 40th Legislative District.New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).40th District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Kevin J. O'Toole (R, Cedar Grove) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Scott Rumana (R, Wayne) and David C. Russo (R, Ridgewood). The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham). The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). The executive, along with the seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. As of 2010[update], Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), Vice-Chairwoman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), John Driscoll, Jr. (R, Paramus), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), Robert G. Hermansen (R, Mahwah), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford) and Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge). Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo P. McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford).
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.On the national and state levels, Franklin Lakes leans very 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%. In the 2008 presidential election Republican John McCain defeated Democrat Barack Obama 63% to 35%. In the 2009 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Chris Christie received 70% of the vote, defeating Democrat Jon Corzine, who received around 26%.Maura DeNicola is the mayor.
Education
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Franklin Lakes Public Schools. The Franklin Lakes public schools are High Mountain Road School, Colonial Road School, and Woodside Avenue School. The middle school is Franklin Avenue Middle School. (FAMS).Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) 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. In addition, a student may attend the Bergen Academies if accepted into the school. The Indian Hills/Ramapo school district must pay the tuition of the student.
Transportation
New Jersey Transit bus route 752 serves Franklin Lakes, providing local service.Interstate 287, New Jersey Route 208, and County Route 502 travel through Franklin Lakes.
Commerce
Franklin Lakes hosts the corporate headquarters of Becton Dickinson, the medical technology firm founded in 1897. Medco Health Solutions, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, is also based here.Urban Farms Shopping Center is a major shopping center in the community. Franklin Lakes has The Market Basket, a supermarket/bakery/catering store. Was the home of Franklin Lakes Dairy, place of reported kidnapping of Vera Yonkers , daughter of Judge Yonkers, this was in 1953.''''
Popular culture
Franklin Lakes is the setting of a Bravo network reality television series, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which follows five affluent women from the state of New Jersey. The Market Basket, Chateau Hair Salon, and random scenes from the borough are evident throughout the series. Wyckoff is also a filming location for the show. Many residents are ashamed of the vulgar behavior of the women and their association with the town. The town has also been the setting of MTV's My Super Sweet 16 and VH1's My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding. In addition, it was once the home of pop superstar, Michael Jackson and his three children. The 2008 movie 'Lymelife' (Starring Alec Baldwin, Timothy Hutton, Cynthia Nixon and Emma Roberts) was filmed in differnt parts of the town and one particular house.
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Franklin Lakes include high profile residents, celebrities, and athletes:
High profile residents
John Culligan(1916–2004), former CEO of American Home Products (now owned byWyeth).
Bernard Kerik(born 1955), formerNew York City Police Commissioner.
Kaavya Viswanathan(born 1987), novelist noted for highly publicized plagiarism scandal.
Celebrities
Michael Jackson(1958–2009), singer, lived in Franklin Lakes during 2007.
Kelly Ripa(born 1970), actress and talk show host.
James 'J.T.' Taylor(born 1953), one-time lead singer ofKool & the Gang
Athletes
Noelle Bassi(born 1983), butterfly swimmer who won the silver medal in the women's 200m butterfly event at the2003 Pan American Games.
Kevin Brown(born 1965), an All-Star pitcher lived in Franklin Lakes while with theNew York Yankees.[citation needed]
Harry Carson(born 1953),Pro Football Hall of Famelinebacker for theNew York Giantsand co-host ofFox's Giants Game Plan.
Derrick Coleman(born 1967), former NBA player previously lived in Franklin Lakes.[citation needed]
Blake Costanzo(born 1984), football player.
Dwight Gooden(born 1964), former MLB pitcher for theNew York Mets.
Ernie Grunfeld(born 1955), former NBA player and general manager.
Sam Huff(born 1934), former linebacker and current Game day radio color commentator for theWashington Redskins, inducted into thePro Football Hall of Fame.
Tommy John(born 1943), an All-Star pitcher lived in Franklin Lakes while with theNew York Yankees.
Bernard King(born 1956), Former star of theNew Jersey Nets.
Matt LoVecchio(born 1982), startingquarterbackfor theUniversity of Notre Damefootball team in 2000-01, and forIndiana Universityin 2003-04.
Gheorghe Mureşan(born 1971), former professional basketball player. At 7'7' (2.31 m), he is arguably the tallest man to ever play in the NBA.
Willie Randolph(born 1954), former MLB player and manager
Chris Simms(born 1980),NFLQuarterback, grew up in Franklin Lakes.
Phil Simms(born 1955), FormerNew York GiantsQuarterback, and football commentator.
Keith Van Horn(born 1975), currentNBADallas MavericksForward, lived in Franklin Lakes during his time with theNew Jersey Nets.
Kerry Kittles
Kent Graham
Roger Hoff(reborn 1996) Former Franklin Lakes recreational basketball player. He was elected the award of 'Eleventh man of the Year'.
Historic sites
Franklin Lakes is home to the following locations on the National Register of Historic Places:Ackerman-Boyd House- 1095 Franklin Lake Rd. (added 1983)
Blauvelt House (Franklin Lakes)- 205 Woodside Ave. (added 1985)
De Gray House- 650 Ewing Ave. (added 1983)
Packer House- 600 Ewing Ave. (added 1983)
Albert Pulis House- 322 Pulis Ave. (added 1983)
Reaction Motors Rocket Test Facility- 936 Dogwood Trail (added 1979)
Storms House- 1069 Franklin Lake Rd. (added 1984)
Van Blarcom House (Franklin Lakes)- 834 Franklin Lake Rd. (added 1984)
Van Houten House- 778 Vee Dr. (added 1983)
Van Houten-Ackerman House- 1150 Franklin Lake Rd. (added 1983)
Van Koert-Winters House- 615 Franklin Ave. (added 1984)
Van Winkle House- 798 Franklin Lake Rd. (added 1984)
Aaron Winters House- 358 Woodside Ave. (added 1984)
Winters-Courter House- 831 Circle Ave. (added 1983)
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