Our police, fire, dispatch & EMS all are a crucial part of public safety in Robbinsville. [9][53][54][55][56], In January 2021, Deborah Blakely was appointed to fill the term expiring in December 2023 that had become vacant following the resignation of Dan Schuberth. [49], As of the 2000 United States census[17] there were 10,275 people, 4,074 households, and 2,815 families residing in the township. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The two water plants and sewer plant. On November 6, 2007, residents approveda measure that changed the towns name from Washington Township to Robbinsville Township. She currently works in the Project Child Speech Clinic with Mercer County Special Services School District, and has expertise in early childhood communication disorders/speech sound disorders. The Mayor is elected in a non-partisan election and serves for a four-year term. [62], For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim (D, Moorestown). http://www.robbinsville.net. I am married to my wonderful wife of 35 years, Thelma Bowen Hooper and we have three wonderful children: Scott (Becky) Hooper, Amareta (Nick) Cable and Chase Hooper. I have been married to Aimee Johnson for 11 years. I will work to cut wasteful spending; unfortunately, the town wastes a large amount of money and the people suffer because of it. The five members of the Township Council are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year, staggered terms. My goal is to create a sustainability committee of experts in our community who can research, gather, and propose the strongest ideas. I would like to encourage everyone to get out and vote it is our responsibility to let our voices be heard. Becoming a Township Council member would enable me to become more involved in shaping the Route 130 corridor with the redevelopment plan that is moving forward, increased involvement with Town Center South and the Shoppes of Foxmoor, all while ensuring the redevelopment remains consistent with our master plan. [21] As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 15,476,[11][12] an increase of 1,834 (+13.4%) from the 2010 census count of 13,642,[22][23][24] which in turn reflected an increase of 3,367 (+32.8%) from the 10,275 counted in the 2000 census. I want to continue to take actions to beautify the downtown area. Elections are held in odd-numbered years with three council seats up together and the two other seats (and the mayoral seat) up for election two years later. I went to Robbinsville High School and Tri-County Community College. A place we are proud of and where people want to be. The five members of the Township Council are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year, staggered terms.At its annual organizational meeting, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve for one-year terms. This is the first time Ive run for a political office. In 2017, I was elected as a town alderman to the citizens of the city limits. Public Meeting Room. Blakely served on an interim basis until the November 2021 election. I know how to examine costs against benefits including direct revenue, indirect revenue, and intangible benefits and I will put my unique professional skills to work for our residents. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the freeholders serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. | Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. The 2010 United States census counted 13,642 people, 5,087 households, and 3,591 families in the township. Robbinsville is the only town in the entire state of North Carolina that provides a mayor with a take-home vehicle, and this is an expense that needs to be eliminated. [120] County routes that pass through include County Route 526[121] (which passes through the center of the township) and both County Route 524 and County Route 539 (Old York Road),[122] which travel along the southeastern border of the township. Im so thankful to give back to a community which I truly love. Cipriano and his wife, Justine, have two daughters, Alexa and Andrea, who were both raised in the Robbinsville School system. The Robbinsville Advance posed a series of four questions to the candidates running for council. If the citizens of Robbinsville vote to re-elect me. Council split on leave request | The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina Council split on leave request By Kevin Hensley on Thursday, February 9, 2023 Ralph Mitchell Lake Santeetlah - It was the first time the council had officially met since November. But I hold no grudges; I will work with any of the other five candidates that are running. Instead of granting tax breaks to big box warehouses, I will work to encourage and preserve small businesses which bring significant and often overlooked revenue to our town. (2023). Ive been a state-certified flagger for eight years; Ive been certified three different terms environmental, in order to sign off on state and federal hrants, certified on new computer system. Four major U.S./State/Interstate routes pass through the township:[116] the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95),[117] Interstate 195 (the Central Jersey Expressway),[118] U.S. Route 130[119] and Route 33. [89][92] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 51.3% of the vote here (3,406 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 46.7% (3,099 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (76 votes), among the 6,643 ballots cast by the township's 8,413 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.0%. In the Mayor-Council form of government, the Mayor and Council function as independent branches of government. He is also the liaison on the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the C.A.R.E. New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021. We have an empty plant building and a super large lot, that could be sold and made into a largeplant, or several small ones. For example, we built the very first hydroponic farm in New Jersey, without raising taxes to do so. Deborah Blakely is 20-year resident of Robbinsville and a graduate of Trenton State College (BS) and Saint John's University (MA). Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. We have the hardest working people here in Robbinsville and Graham County than anywhere I have ever seen. The median age was 39.2 years. [52], As of 2022[update], the Mayor of Robbinsville Township is David Fried, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. Location: 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. I have treated the people with respect and fairness. [38] The average seasonal (NovemberApril) snowfall total is 24 to 30 inches (61 to 76cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. The board had it placed on the ballot for the people to vote yes or no. 2298 Route 33 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 The statue was unveiled on October 16, 1920. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body.For more information, emailcouncil@robbinsville.net. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions), Table 6. Robbinsville is home to a large warehouse colony, located on West Manor Way, just adjacent to the entrances and exit ramps to exits 7 and 8 off of Interstate 195. Cipriano: As a member of council, I have been a part of the Foxmoor Shopping Plaza Redevelopment Committee. Links to the recorded council meetings should also be made available to residents via the newsfeed, so they may listen to the decisions being made about their town at a time which is convenient to them. [47][48], The median income for a household in the township was $71,377, and the median income for a family was $90,878. * Continue to support groups that can better the town such as GREAT and REVVED UP. Im glad they leased out one of the buildings, but theres money out there to help improve Main Street; you just have to be aggressive and go get it. Mercer County Small Business Grant Program APPLY HERE, Mercer County Community Investment Initiative -- ENTER HERE. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 60.6% of the vote (2,102 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.4% (1,228 votes), and other candidates with 3.9% (136 votes), among the 4,433 ballots cast by the township's 9,076 registered voters (967 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.8%. 2023 Robbinsville Township, NJ 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (609) 259-3600. Cohesiveness, not division. Moonshine has been made and broadcast on television in this dry county. Below are the remaining meetings dates following tonights final remote session viafreeconferencecall.com. If voted in, it will keep the revenue in our town rather than being used in the surrounding towns. It is a great asset to our county and it would allow tourists to enjoy our hospitality. We also have an opportunity to work with developers in designing the gateways to our township on both the north and south end of Route 130, which provides memorable first impressions as drivers enter Robbinsville. I graduated from Robbinsville High School. Blakely: Im proud to be a part of the team that has, for nine years, either lowered or kept municipal taxes flat for our residents. . Location: Public Meeting Room, 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ Contact Information http://www.robbinsville-twp.org/ Thu, June 10 6:00 pm Add to My Calendar View in Google Maps 2298 Route 33. The decision is yours to vote on. In deciding to run for council, I saw an opportunity to join the impressive team that currently sits on the council and continue to focus on moving Robbinsville in a positive direction. After working with the administration, staff, fellow council members and our residents, I made the decision to run for the open four-year position on council. Low around 45F. The farming community soon became known as a commercial hub for many companies, thanks in large part to the Camden-Amboy railroad. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, 1 Of N.J.'s 6 Washington Townships Changes Name, "Robbinsville to celebrate Little League Softball World Series champs with hero's welcome tonight", "Robbinsville Little League softball heads to World Series for fifth time", Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, U.S. Town officials have attacked me over it since the beginning, but I am still standing up for what is right and will continue to if elected. Cfa climates are characterized by all month having an average mean temperature > 32.0F ( 0.0C), at least four months with an average mean temperature 50.0F ( 10.0C), at least one month with an average mean temperature 71.6F ( 22.0C), and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. My stand on this simple: let the people decide. I was born and raised in Graham County. Jump to. Community Addiction Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.) During the first three years as alderman, we had a lot of past issues to deal with and I believe we have worked hard to prove to the state of North Carolina that we were going to be successful. The racial makeup of the township was 91.00% White, 2.89% African American, 0.14% Native American, 4.31% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. I will work with individuals at the state level to help fund this; our town is not going to have a better opportunity to get the grant money that will be out there. Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton, 2024),[72] [107], Prior to the 200607 school year, high school students from here were sent to Lawrence High School in Lawrence Township as part of a now-ended sending/receiving relationship with the Lawrence Township Public Schools. I have been blessed to have made friends with the employees of the Town of Robbinsville and they can count on me to help them in any way I can. I received my GED, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Associates of Emergency Manager Certificate, as well as various certifications in EMS, Fire, Rescue and 911. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. During my time on the Planning Board, I really took an interest in municipal land use law, how it applies to Robbinsville and what the landscape of Robbinsville could be in the future. Facebook. If elected, I will work hard to make that happen! It will be challenging to do so in the future without ensuring our recognized areas of redevelopment arent moving forward. The Graham Star emailed each candidate a list of questions to answer, in an effort to provide transparency on what each will bring to the table. Blakely opted to run for one of the four-year terms rather than the two-year unexpired seat. I have given my all to try to be the best mayor I could be. Tourism is our new industry and we must embrace that. Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor & Safari are only ten minutes from the hotel. Once in office, I plan to review our budgets, see where we can make positive changes, and then fight for those changes so Robbinsville residents may reap tangible benefits from the growth of our town. I stand up for what is right and that is what got me into politics, as I was disgusted by town officials wasting the peoples hard-earned money on trips to the beach, meals, take-home vehicles, bonuses, gift cards, fuel for personal vehicles, clothes and many other fringe benefits and personal purchases as well as hiring their family members. [22], 28.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. A full shopping center and an aesthetic more pleasing to the eye should draw new business to the plaza. A person can order a drink from several restaurants (resorts) in this dry county. And I have been talking to the sheriffs office about having a deputy assigned to city limits. [4] Members of the Township Council are Council President Michael Cipriano (2025), Vice President Deborah Blakely (2025), Christine "Chris" Ciaccio (2023), Michael Todd (2023; elected to serve an unexpired term) and Ronald C. Witt Jr. [98][99] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 57.9% of the vote here (2,508 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 34.7% (1,503 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.0% (262 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (28 votes), among the 4,331 ballots cast by the township's 8,379 registered voters, yielding a 51.7% turnout. Intersection of Route 33 and Route 523, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Now, Im running in this election to serve the residents in this place I call home. I am also a retired school teacher and founded Southland Realty. In the 2016 election, Hillary won the town 51.6% to 43.9%. Todd: The key to attract more business and subsequent ratables for Robbinsville is the redevelopment of the Route 130 corridor. While pursuing an MBA, I have taken 600-level accounting, finance and business courses, and have years of experience working in the private sector for companies that have to make a profit so naturally, I look for ways to save money. This diversity, however, is not reflected in our towns leadership. [26], What is now Robbinsville Township was originally incorporated as Washington Township (named for George Washington[26]) by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1859, from portions of East Windsor Township. Land Use Board. Vice Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, term as commissioner and as vice chair ends 2023),[71] [57] In the November 2021 general election, Michael Todd was elected to serve the balance of Schuberth's term of office, while Deborah Blakely ran for and won a full four-year term. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, New Jersey Vaccination Appointment Finder, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, Pre-Register for the TTN Terminal Area Draft Environmental Assessment Public Hearing, Learn about the 2021 Open Space Tax Referendum, PICTURE THIS! Males had a median income of $61,589 versus $44,653 for females. Rain likely. He resides in the Snowbird Community with his high school sweetheart, Heather, whom he has been married to for 24 years. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. Town of Robbinsville, NC - Your Natural Destination. Todd: Our mayor, Township Council and administration all have done a tremendous job in stabilizing municipal taxes over the past nine years. The highly useful and often-visited Gazebo and lake features a 1-mile walking path. I would like to see closed buildings fixed up and open for business. Even though I wasnt able to do more at that time, over the past several years Ive been very active in many different facets of the community. Michael Cipriano has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 19 years. I take my positionof both jobs very seriously. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.13% (564) of the population. I have worked with all of my employees and have never asked them to do anything that I would not do myself, or help them. In addition, we need to incorporate parking and traffic solutions along Route 33 so that Town Center becomes a vibrant and walkable destination for our residents to enjoy. Prior to that, he served in law enforcement with the City of Trenton, where he served for three years. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). Cipriano: One challenge the township faces is the support for our emergency services, and the services provided in Robbinsville are second to none in my opinion. Our residents have voiced that this would make life easier for them. This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. The Town of Robbinsville is located in Graham County. The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so. She has a Bachelor of Science from Trenton State College (now known as The College of New Jersey) and a Master of Arts from St. Johns University. Robbinsville Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. This town was devastated when Stanley Furniture shut down and outsourced our jobs overseas and sadly, the town officials did very little if any to save our jobs. Though I was born in India and have lived in Canada and Delaware, Ive chosen to call Robbinsville home and have lived here for almost 15 years. I will work to get the Tallulah Creek Water Plant updated and back on line and in service. The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so. NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route. [90] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 52.9% of the vote here (3,215 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 44.7% (2,718 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (43 votes), among the 6,075 ballots cast by the township's 7,447 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 81.6. Plan Endorsement Citizen's Advisory Committee. Blakely: One particular challenge Council and Administration have faced is trying to bring a quality supermarket to our town. 720 Tallulah Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771, 2023The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Election 2021: Meet your Town of Robbinsville mayoral, aldermen candidates. Working with GREAT (Graham Revitalization and Economic Action Team) and other agencies, we started working on the bypass (during my last term), but Main Street still needs attention. Robbinsville remains a major player in business as the home of a handful of Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and McKesson. Robbinsville town officials have been without a home since 2006 when the former municipal building was rendered uninhabitable due to mold. Before the township's switch to a strong mayor and council form of government, Calcagno sat on the township committee from 1994-2004, serving as mayor in 1999 and 2004. Robbinsville is home to a number of distinctive housing developments as well as a strong school system which makes it a popular place for families. I have a background in health and wellness, and hold several, nationally-accredited certifications. I look forward to becoming more involved in the redevelopment process, which will help promote healthy economic growth within our Township borders. P.O. An inviting and modern hotel close to both Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike. It also allows flexibility to keep open space along the roadway, which is important to our residents. Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. I have been working hard applying for CBDG grants to completely bring our Tallulah Water Plant back on-line and up-to-date. [69] Mercer County's Commissioners are Here in Robbinsville, Ive had the opportunity to work for causes important to me like PRIDE, Black Lives Matter, COVID relief, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. There is so much potential in that property. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. Each Board of Education meeting is recorded to serve as an administrative aid in the preparation of minutes. [22], Of the 5,087 households, 41.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.4% were non-families. According to the Kppen climate classification system, Robbinsville Township, New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). 2. The Robbinsville Field House is a large membership gym located at the entrance to the warehouse colony near Route 526. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. Indoor capacity limits will remain in place until Friday, June 4, 2021. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. Under Robbinsville Township's nonpartisan Mayor-Council Form of Government, the Mayor exercises the executive powers of the municipality. During that time, municipal taxes have either remained flat or have been reduced which is unheard of in New Jersey these days! I have been lieutenant for Graham County Jail since 2017. We just have not yet found the perfect fit. [47][48], In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 37.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. On the same slate with Cipriano and Blakely is Michael Todd, who is running unopposed for the two-year unexpired seat vacated by Councilman Dan Schuberth, who resigned last year to take a new job in Washington, D.C. 1. The Route 130 corridor alone has so many opportunities for growth, but it will take careful oversight to ensure its done right to keep the overall look and feel of the Robbinsville that we all love. A budding table tennis phenom 13 -year-old Dhruv Chopra was honored by the Robbinsville Town Council on Thursday night for his tremendous successes in the 2022 I have no direct stance on beer/wine sales, which is why we are leaving the decision up to the people of Robbinsville. The Council is the legislative branch. Michael Todd, 43, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 18 years. [67], Mercer County is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. I have always supported any and all town functions: street dances, wild meat festivals, Fourth of July festivals, car shows, Christmas and Halloween, just to name a few where some council members didnt. An aerial view of Washington Town Center in Robbinsville Courtesy: Sharbell Development Corp. As Sharbell was growing its portfolio in Robbinsville, Hamilton and elsewhere in the early 2000s, the firm began to seek opportunities outside New Jersey with an eye toward "opportunities that had a little bit more runway to them," Troy said. Economic Development Advisory Committee. Along with Pennmark Property Management, we have been working very hard over the span of many years to make this happen. In addition, the township has close to 2,000 acres of preserved open space and offers several athletic fields and recreational spaces for public use, including the former Miry Run Golf Course, Community Park, Tantum Park, Blakely Park and the West Town Center Lake Gazebo, which hosts a Fathers Day weekend fishing derby and a summer concert series each summer.
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