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North Brunswick Township, New Jersey North Brunswick Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 36,287. North Brunswick was named for neighboring New Brunswick, New Jersey, which in turn was named after the German city of Braunschweig (formerly translated in English as Brunswick) or for the British royal House of Brunswick. History North Brunswick was first mentioned in Middlesex Freeholder Board minutes of February 28, 1779. North Brunswick Township, covering the area 'Northward of New Brunswick' was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798.[citation needed] Portions of the township have since separated into East Brunswick Township (February 28, 1860), and Milltown (January 29, 1889). Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.3 square miles (31.8 km2), of which, 12.0 square miles (30.5 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (1.88%) is water. The township includes the Berdines Corner, Adams, Black Horse, Red Lion, and Maple Meade sections.Like many other New Jersey communities, North Brunswick is faced with the issues of suburban sprawl and open space preservation. The Otken Farm property on Route 130 between Adams Lane and Renaissance Boulevard was purchased by the township to be converted into a public park, which opened in April 2007. The nearby Pulda Farm, on Route 130 at Wood Avenue, however may be developed into an age-restricted community pending legal challenge. Re-development of the site of the former Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical plant on U.S. Route 1 between Adams Lane and Aaron Road is currently the subject of a public hearing process that will determine the what may be built on the property. There is also discussion of building a New Jersey Transit commuter railroad station on the site, along the Northeast Corridor Line. Other parcels slated for development into retail shopping centers include the currently wooded corner of Route 130 and Adams Lane diagonally across from the Maple Meade Plaza. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 36,287 people, 13,635 households, and 9,367 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,018.3 people per square mile (1,165.6/km2). There were 13,932 housing units at an average density of 1,158.8/sq mi (447.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 62.73% White, 15.27% African American, 0.17% Native American, 14.20% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.70% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.40% of the population.There were 13,635 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.12.In the township the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.The median income for a household in the township is $61,325, and the median income for a family is $70,812 (these figures had risen to $77,658 and $93,931 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males have a median income of $48,961 versus $35,971 for females. The per capita income for the township is $28,431. 4.7% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.0% are under the age of 18 and 8.5% are 65 or older.In addition to the township's residents, an average daily population of 1,182 inmates are housed at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center, located on Route 130 at Apple Orchard Lane. Local government North Brunswick Township is one of a small number of municipalities using the Mayor-Council-Administrator form of local government in New Jersey. It was formed as a result of a Charter Study in 1982. As a variant of the Faulkner Act, the Mayor is directly elected by the voters and serves a term of four years. The North Brunswick Township Council is composed of six Council Members elected at large. Council terms of office are three years on a staggered basis, with two Council seats are up for election each year. The primary responsibilities of the Council are to serve as the legislative body of the township, approve the annual budget presented by the Mayor, approve payment of bills and serve as liaisons to several Boards and Committees.The Mayor of North Brunswick is Francis 'Mac' Womack III, whose term of office ends December 31, 2011. Members of the Township Council are Council President Bob Davis, Council Vice President Bob Corbin, Ralph Andrews (2007), Rhonda Lyles, Cathy Nicola and Carlo Socio. Federal, state and county representation North Brunswick is in the Twelfth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 17th Legislative District.New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional District is represented by Rush D. Holt, Jr. (D, Hopewell Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).The 17th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Bob Smith (D, Piscataway) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Upendra J. Chivukula (D, Somerset) and Joseph V. Egan (D, New Brunswick). 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 North Brunswick Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are the four elementary schools — John Adams Elementary School (K-5; 554 students), Arthur M. Judd Elementary School (PreK-5; 667), Livingston Park Elementary School (K-5; 534), Parsons Elementary School (K-5; 611) — Linwood Middle School for grades 6 - 8 (1,728) (with 12 different 'teams' 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D and three 'house centers,' the White, Blue, and Lion houses) two and North Brunswick Township High School for grades 9-12 (1,727), which has been recognized by the Blue Ribbon Schools Program.Cook College of Rutgers University is located on College Farm Road off Route 1. DeVry University has a campus in North Brunswick on U.S. Route 1 between Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Anthem Institute has a branch on Route 1 on the Technology Centre of New Jersey campus. Ross University's administrative offices are located on the DeVry University site. Transportation Major roads in North Brunswick include:U.S. Route 130, which begins at an intersection withRoute 171'sterminus. US 1, the largest highway in North Brunswick. New Jersey Route 26, also known as Livingston Avenue. New Jersey Route 27, along the western border. New Jersey Route 91, also known as Jersey Avenue. New Jersey Route 171, which starts at the northern terminus ofRoute 130as Georges Road in the Berdines Corner section of township and enters New Brunswick. County Route 682, also known as Finnegans Lane, a 1.05-mile (1.69 km) along the southern border. County Route 680, also known as How Lane County Route 620, concurrent with Nassau Street east of Georges Road/Route 171. County Route 608, in two sections known as Cozzens Lane and Adams Lane. County Route 606, also known as Milltown Road. Amtrak has a freight railyard connected to the Northeast Corridor line at Adams Station, located in the vicinity of Adams Lane and Route 1. New Jersey Transit originates trains to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan during peak hours from the Jersey Avenue station in New Brunswick. A New Jersey Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line is being proposed for the former Johnson & Johnson site on Route 1 and Aaron Road by the new owners of the site. Community The Italian-American community of North Brunswick and other Middlesex County towns celebrate their heritage annually at Carnevale Italiano, a 20 year old carnival organized by the Italian-American Social Club. This event has been a huge part of North Brunswick's culture, as Middlesex County ranks fourth out of New Jersey's 21 counties in its population of Italian Americans. A highlight of the carnival is a fireworks show by Grucci.Each year, the sports associations of the township host the Sports Festival, which is also an important part of North Brunswick's culture. Notable residents Maya J. Williams, student entrepreneur, served as Miss Black New Jersey USA 2009 Glen Burtnik, songwriter, recording artist, performer; former member of the bandStyx John Forté(born 1975), music producer for the rap group the Fugees. Mel Harris, American actress, known especially for her role on TV'sthirtysomething. Tim Howard(born 1979), goalkeeper for theUS Soccer Teamand forEverton Football Clubin theEnglishPremier League. Jim Norton(born 1968), comedian, actor. Aries Spears(born 1975), comedian, actor, performer onFox'sMADtv. Tiquan Underwood(born 1987), former wide receiver for theRutgers Scarlet Knights, current wide receiver for theJacksonville Jaguars.