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Lyndhurst, New Jersey
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| Township of Lyndhurst, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | May 15, 1917 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Walsh Act |
| - Mayor | Richard DiLascio (D, 2009) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| - Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation [2] | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 19,732 |
| - Density | 4,169.7/sq mi (1,609.4/km²) |
| Time zone | U.S. EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | U.S. EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07071 |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 34-42090GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882225GR3 |
| Website: http://www.lyndhurstnj.org | |
Lyndhurst is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 19,383.
Lyndhurst was originally formed as Union Township on February 19, 1852 from portions of Harrison Township. On May 15, 1917, the area was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature as the Township of Lyndhurst, based on the results of a referendum held one week earlier.[3]
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Lyndhurst is located at (40.807600, -74.120393)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²). 12.0 km² (4.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (5.30%) is water.
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 17,362 |
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| 1940 | 17,454 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 19,980 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 21,867 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 22,729 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 20,326 | -10.6% | |
| 1990 | 18,262 | -10.2% | |
| 2000 | 19,383 | 6.1% | |
| Est. 2006 | 19,732 | [1] | 1.8% |
| Population 1930 - 1990[4] | |||
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 19,383 people, 7,877 households, and 5,206 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,609.4/km² (4,169.7/mi²). There were 8,103 housing units at an average density of 672.8/km² (1,743.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 89.94% White, 0.61% African American, 0.05% Native American, 5.40% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.05% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.00% of the population.
As of the 2000 census, 33.8% of township residents were of Italian ancestry, the 19th-highest percentage of any municipality in the United States, and eighth-highest in New Jersey, among all places with more than 1,000 residents identifying their ancestry.[5]
There were 7,877 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the township the population was spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $53,375, and the median income for a family was $63,758. Males had a median income of $42,359 versus $35,429 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,940. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
The Township of Lyndhurst has been governed under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government since 1913.[6] Members of the Township Committee are:[7][8]
- Richard DiLascio - Mayor and Commissioner of Public Affairs (D, term ends December 31, 2009)
- Joseph Abruscato - Commissioner of Revenue and Finance (D, 2009)
- Thomas DiMaggio - Commissioner of Parks and Public Property (D, 2009)
- Robert B. Giangeruso - Commissioner of Public Safety (D, 2009)
- Brian C. Haggerty - Commissioner of Public Works (D, 2009)
On Election Day, November 7, 2006, one seat came up for election on the Township Committee to fill an unexpired term in office. Independent incumbent Joseph Abruscato (1,191 votes), who had been filling the seat, ran unopposed and was elected to serve the balance of the term.[9][10] On October 24, 2007, the entire council switched party affiliation from Republican to Democrat.[11]
Lyndhurst is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 36th Legislative District.[12]
New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District, covering the southern portion of Bergen County and sections of Hudson County and Passaic County, is represented by Steve Rothman (D, Fair Lawn). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 36th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Paul Sarlo (D, Wood-Ridge) and in the Assembly by Frederick Scalera (D, Nutley) and Gary Schaer (D, Passaic). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D) and Connie Wagner (D).
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford).
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 19,540 in Lyndhurst, there were 11,292 registered voters (57.8% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 2,076 (18.4% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 2,280 (20.2% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 6,933 (61.4% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were three voters registered to other parties.[13]
On the national level, Lyndhurst is almost evenly split. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 50% of the vote here, narrowly edging Democrat John Kerry, who received around 49%.[14]
The Lyndhurst School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, with an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students. The district consists of six elementary schools (K-8, except as noted) — Columbus School (K-5), Franklin School, Jefferson School, Lincoln School, Roosevelt School and Washington School (PreK-8) — and Lyndhurst High School for grades 9-12.
There are two train stations in Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst Station and Kingsland Station are both served by New Jersey Transit's Main Line, with service to New York Penn Station with the connecting service at Secaucus Junction.
New Jersey Transit bus routes 76, 191, 192, 193, and 195 serves Lyndhurst. [15]
Route 17, County Route 507, and the western spur of the New Jersey Turnpike passes through Lyndhurst.
Lyndhurst was historically a producer of machinery and metal products. While most have closed down or left the city, one notable exception to this is Shaffer Steel, which is still operating.
Quest Diagnostics a provider of clinical laboratory included on both the Fortune 500 and the S&P 500, is headquartered in Lyndhurst.[16]
Lyndhurst is also home to several locally owned and operated businesses such as Mazur's Bakery and the Lyndhurst Pastry Shop both of which produce regionally acclaimed Italian cakes and pastries.
Since portions of the township are located in the swampy New Jersey Meadowlands, a number of radio stations have their transmitters and towers located in Lyndhurst. These include AM stations WOR and WINS, as well as Amateur Radio and HD TV station W2INS.
Lyndhurst is also home to one of nine Medieval Times dinner theaters.
A number of upscale apartment complexes have been constructed in recent years, such as Avalon Lyndhurst, developed by AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
On January 11, 1917, a fire started in Building 30 of the Canadian Car and Foundry Company in what is now Lyndhurst. In four hours, probably 500,000, three-inch-high explosive shells were discharged. The entire plant was destroyed. It was said to have been a spectacle more magnificent than the explosion at Black Tom in Jersey City, New Jersey.
A heroine emerged the day of the Kingsland Explosion. Tessie McNamara, who operated the company switchboard, was credited with 1,400 lives. As the fire raged on, Tessie stayed at the switchboard that Thursday afternoon. She plugged in each of the buildings and shouted the warning, "Get out or go up!" Thanks to her dedication, no one was killed in the fire.
The Lyndhurst Historical Society has created a vest pocket park dedicated to her memory. The park is located on Clay Avenue, between Valley Brook Avenue and Wall Street West. The brick stack can be seen from this park.
Town Mascot: Lyndhurst Golden Bears/Lyndhurst Cubs
On July 14, 2006, the Lyndhurst-American Little League baseball team ended their 17 year drought to become district champs. Throughout the nine district play-off games, Lyndhurst-American hit 14 home runs and eventually emerged as sectional finalists; 2 wins away from appearing on national television.[17]
Lyndhurst-American is assembled together from players of different teams from the American League. American Legion, Cricket, Lyndhurst Fire Department, Lyndhurst Florist, Hild Landscaping, and Stellatos make up the American League within the town of Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst-National is assembled together from players of different teams from the National League. Amvets Post 20, Bergen County Glass, Century 21, Elks Club, I.A.C.L, and Savinos make up the National League.[18]
In 2006, the Lyndhurst High School Golden Bears had won 19 games. In 2007, the Golden Bears were led by two reliable hurlers and with depth in pitching as well to end with an another successful season.[19]
Notable current and former residents of Lyndhurst include:
- Kathleen Donovan, County Clerk of Bergen County, New Jersey, and a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly.[20]
- Lou Monte (1917–1989), Italian-American singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded in the late 1950s and early 1960s.[21]
- ^ a b Census data for Lyndhurst, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 1, 2007.
- ^ USGS GNIS: Township of Lyndhurst, Geographic Names Information System, accessed September 23, 2007.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 80.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Italian Communities, Epodunk. Accessed June 9, 2007.
- ^ The Commission Form of Municipal Government, p. 53. Accessed August 11, 2007.
- ^ Lyndhurst elected Officials, Township of Lyndhurst. Accessed July 31, 2006.
- ^ "County of Bergen: 2007 County and Municipal Directory", Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 50.
- ^ "Election 2006: Municipal Results", The Record (Bergen County), November 8, 2006.
- ^ Bergen County 2006 General Election Results. Bergen County. Accessed February 1, 2007.
- ^ http://politicsnj.com/lyndhurst-gop-nearly-all-them-switching-parties-13078
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," dated April 1, 2006.
- ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.
- ^ New Jersey Transit Bus Schedules. Accessed August 30, 2007.
- ^ U.S. Facilities & Operations, Quest Diagnostics. Accessed August 11, 2007.
- ^ Lyndhurst-American wins title: Leader Newspaper, accessed July 19, 2006.
- ^ Lyndhurst Little League Official Website, accessed February 5, 2005.
- ^ "Lyndhurst's Golden Bears Appear Golden", The Observer, accessed April 4, 2007.
- ^ Kathleen A. Donovan, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed August 28, 2007.
- ^ "Shining Stars", Chicago Daily Tribune, January 26, 1957. Accessed August 1, 2007. "LOU MONTE began playing the ukelele and singing at the age of seven when he lived with his five brothers and sisters and his Itallian[sic] born parents in Lyndhurst, N. J."
- Lyndhurst Township website
- Lyndhurst School District
- Lyndhurst School District's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Lyndhurst School District
- Meadowlands Liberty Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Lyndhurst, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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