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Carteret, New Jersey Carteret is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 20,709.What is now Carteret was originally created as the borough of Roosevelt on April 11, 1906, from portions of Woodbridge Township, based on the results of a referendum approved on May 22, 1906. The name was changed to Carteret as of November 7, 1922. The borough was also called Carteret during the period from December 19, 1921, to January 16, 1922. History Named for Sir George Carteret, one of the first proprietors of New Jersey, and/or his son Philip Carteret, who served as the first Royal Governor of New Jersey. History at a Glance Carteret was a part of the Woodbridge Township until 1906 when it became the Borough of Roosevelt. In 1922, the name was again changed to the Borough of Carteret.The history of Carteret is rooted in the years preceding the American Revolution.On a direct route between New York and Philadelphia, Carteret became a favorite excursion area. It is believed that George Washington traveled over the Blazing Star Trail, the main route through the Borough.Early settlers included the English, Dutch, Swedes, and Scots. The population increased steadily as the town developed into a prosperous center for trade. Over time a number of farms came to characterize the landscape, and produced a variety of fruits, vegetables, poultry, and cattle.In the early 19th century, Carteret was a vital part of the greater region because of its roads leading inland along the waterfront. It was the last landing place for ferries which provided transportation to and from New York.Today’s West Carteret section was a farming community known as Rahway Neck, inhabited by 15 or 20 families. The waterfront of Staten Island Sound began to attract manufacturing enterprises, and soon a settlement of importance was developed enough to warrant the location of a post office which was called Carteret. In 1906 two post offices were established in the Borough, one in Carteret proper and the other in the Chrome section. The two locations were merged in 1922 into its present location.In 1906 cows were still driven to pasture along Roosevelt Avenue, then known as Rahway Avenue. Trolleys emerged in the early 20th century first as horse driven vehicles replacing the smaller stagecoaches.The Carteret school system had its beginning as the first red brick schoolhouse, which still stands in the West Carteret section.Also in 1906, the first banking institution was established. The First National Bank opened its doors in the Chrome district. The second bank was founded in 1923 and began its operation in a small store, later erecting its own building on Cooke Avenue.In 1906, the Borough Council passed an ordinance creating a police department. Eight men were appointed. Henry J. Harrington, one of the eight, was promoted to Sergeant on July 9, 1908. He became the Borough’s first police chief. Mr. Harrington retired in March 1954 and George Sheridan, Jr., succeeded him as chief.In the 1920s, the Fire Company had horse drawn fire apparatus. These same horses were used daily to haul garbage wagons during the course of the day. If the fire whistle blew, they unhitched the horses and raced to the fire.Over the years Carteret has seen many changes. Manufacturing, which was a major industry, has disappeared. What is seen now is the beginning of a Renaissance of the Borough. Major improvements are being made to its waterfront, Chrome, and the business district along Roosevelt Avenue. Geography Carteret is located at 40°34′57″N 74°13′48″W / 40.582504°N 74.229976°W / 40.582504; -74.229976 (40.582504, -74.229976).According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km2), of which, 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of it (12.63%) is water.The Rahway River forms the northern boundary of Carteret (Linden is on the other side of the river), and the Arthur Kill is the eastern boundary (with Staten Island, New York on the opposite side). The township of Woodbridge borders Carteret on all land-based boundaries.The southeastern portion of the borough is known as Chrome, and the portion west of the New Jersey Turnpike is called West Carteret. Exit 12 of the Turnpike is in Carteret. Carteret is locally referred to as E-12; or more recently, 'The Carter'. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 20,709 people, 7,039 households, and 5,208 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,747.4 people per square mile (1,833.9/km2). There were 7,320 housing units at an average density of 1,678.1/sq mi (648.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 68.76% White, 9.54% African American, 0.24% Native American, 8.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 9.26% from other races, and 3.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.37% of the population.There were 7,039 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.38.In the borough the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.The median income for a household in the borough was $47,148, and the median income for a family was $54,609. Males had a median income of $40,172 versus $28,132 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,967. About 8.6% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.Carteret has a large Punjabi Sikh population making up approx. 20% of the population.[citation needed] These numbers increased between 1999-2004. Two gurdwaras, Singh Sabha and Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar Sahib (New Jersey), are located in Carteret. The Sikh community has dubbed Carteret as 'Kartarpur', in remembrance of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Kartarpur was the final resting place of Guru Nanak. Local government Carteret is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a six-member Borough Council, with all positions elected at large in partisan elections. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. Members of the Borough Council are elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.The current mayor of Carteret is Democrat Daniel J. Reiman, whose term of office will end on December 31, 2014. The members of the Borough Council are Council President Randy Krum (2011), Susan Naples (2011), Vincent Bellino (2013), Jorge Diaz (2013), Joseph Sitarz (2012) and Dennis DiMascio (2012). Federal, state and county representation Carteret is in the Thirteenth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 19th Legislative District.New Jersey's Thirteenth Congressional District is represented by Albio Sires (D, West New York). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).The 19th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Joseph Vitale (D, Woodbridge Township) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Craig Coughlin (D, Fords) and John S. Wisniewski (D, Sayreville). The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham). The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis. As of 2010[update], Middlesex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano (South River), Freeholder Deputy Director Ronald G. Rios (Carteret), Carol Barrett (Monmouth Junction), Stephen J. 'Pete' Dalina (Fords), Blanquita B. Valenti (New Brunswick), H. James Polos (Highland Park) and Mildred Scott (Piscataway). Education The Carteret School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are three K-5 elementary schools — Columbus School (674 students), Nathan Hale School (654) and Private Nicholas Minue School (587) — Carteret Middle School for grades 6-8 (888) and Carteret High School for grades 9-12 (1,090).A parochial school, Saint Joseph School, serves students from Pre-K to grade 8; it is part of Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church.A private rabbinical college, Yeshiva Gedola of Carteret, opened in 2006. Commerce Portions of Carteret are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone . In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3½% sales tax rate (versus the 7% rate charged statewide). Transportation New Jersey Transit local bus service is provided on the 116 route to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and on the 62 route to Newark.The only major road that passes through the center is the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95). Exit 12 of the turnpike is also in the borough, and recently has been refurbished by adding more toll lanes and new ramps to CR 602. Notable residents Notable current and former residents of Carteret include:Lori Baratta, fine art and decorative artist and illustrator. Her decorative art has appeared on book and magazine covers and is licensed through various companies for use on their products. Her fine art resides in private, public and governmental collections and she was commissioned to do the series of 21 portraits of Carteret's past mayors and notable people which presently hang in Carteret's Borough Hall. Jim Babjak,Dennis DikenandMike Mesarosof the pop/rock groupThe Smithereensare all former Carteret residents. All three met while in school in Carteret. Joseph A. Cafasso(born 1956), formerFox Newsconsultant on military andcounterterrorismissues who left the network after allegations surfaced that he misrepresented his military record. Jim Conti of the ska bandStreetlight Manifesto.[citation needed] William T. Dzurilla, international attorney andlaw clerkto JusticeByron Whiteof theUnited States Supreme Court(1982–1983), grew up in Carteret. Jim McGreevey(born 1957), formerGovernor of New Jersey, grew up in Carteret. Art McMahon,defensive backfor theNew England Patriotsfootball team from 1968-1972. Joe 'Ducky' Medwick(1911–1975),left fielderfor theSt. Louis Cardinalsduring the 'Gashouse Gang' era of the 1930s, elected to theBaseball Hall of Famein 1968, by theVeterans Committee.Ranked #7 on theSports Illustratedlist ofThe 50 Greatest New Jersey Sports Figures. Nicholas Minue(birth unknown – died April 28, 1943) United States Army Private who received theMedal of Honorfor military service in World War II. An elementary school on Post Boulevard in Carteret is named in his honor. Paul J. Pluta, Rear Admiral,United States Coast Guard(Ret.) Jason Worilds(born 1988), football player selected by thePittsburgh Steelersin the2010 NFL Draft.