Colts Neck Township, New Jersey
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'''Colts Neck''' is a [[Township (New Jersey)|township]] in [[Monmouth County, New Jersey|Monmouth County]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]]. As of the [[United States 2000 Census]], the township population was 12,331.
What is now Colts Neck Township was established by an Act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] as '''Atlantic Township''' on [[February 18]], [[1847]], from portions of [[Freehold Township, New Jersey|Freehold Township]], [[Middletown Township, New Jersey|Middletown Township]] and [[Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey|Shrewsbury Township]]. The name was changed to '''Colts Neck Township''' as of [[November 6]], [[1962]], based on the results of a referendum held that day.<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 178.</ref>
== Community ==
Colts Neck is an affluent suburb of Central New Jersey. Many people choose to move to Colts Neck due to its open space, proximity to the [[Jersey Shore]], New York City, and [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]]. It is also a desirable location because of town ordinances which have long kept out urban sprawl and chain retailers, allowing for locally owned businesses, while still being close to malls, movie theaters, and other amenities in neighboring communities.
In addition, the township has a very strong Farmland Preservation Committee, which to date has preserved nearly 1,000 acres (4 km²) of land. This is also one way in which the town has been able to prevent large scale development. The township has very strict zoning regulations, and because there is no public water or sewage service, all homes must be built on not less than an acre.
Many of its residents are professional business people who commute into New York City, as could be seen in the unusual proportion of the small community who were lost in the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]] upon the [[World Trade Center]]. A memorial garden dedicated to the five members of the community who were lost was created at the municipal center by sculptor [[Jim Gary]], a member of the community, who was raised in Colts Neck and died in January, 2006. The central feature of the memorial garden is his sculpture of metal and [[stained glass]].
==Colts Neck Fire Department==
The Colts Neck Fire Department is split between two fire companies. Company #1, organized in 1926, is located on [[County Route 537 (New Jersey)|Route 537]]. Company #2, located on Conover Road, was established in 1970. Also in case of a HazMat emergency, the HazMat unit from the Middletown Township Special Services unit will respond.
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 32.1 [[square mile]]s (83.1 [[km²]]), of which, 31.4 square miles (81.4 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it (2.12%) is water.
==Demographics==
{{USCensusPop
| 1930=1241
| 1940=1177
| 1950=1814
| 1960=2177
| 1970=5819
| 1980=7888
| 1990=8559
| 2000=12331
| estimate=11587
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| estref=<ref name=CensusEst>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3454570&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3454570&_street=&_county=colts+neck&_cityTown=colts+neck&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Colts Neck township], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed [[August 15]], [[2007]].</ref>
| footnote=Population 1930 - 1990<ref>[http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed [[March 1]], [[2007]].</ref>
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 12,331 people, 3,513 households, and 3,193 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 392.4 people per square mile (151.5/km²). There were 3,614 housing units at an average density of 115.0/sq mi (44.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 85.51% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.89% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.23% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.63% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.45% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.29% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 3,513 households out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the township the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $109,190, and the median income for a family was $117,980. Males had a median income of $55,609 versus $38,457 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $46,795. 2.8% of the population and 2.2% of families were living below the [[poverty line]], including 2.2% of under eighteens and 2.8% of those over 64.
== Government ==
=== Local government ===
Colts Neck Township is governed under the [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2005, p. 63.</ref> At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.
The Colts Neck Township Committee consists of [[Mayor]] Thomas E. Hennessy, Jr., [[Deputy Mayor]] Benjamin T. Forester, Kenneth F. Florek, James C. Schatzle and James Stuart.<ref>[http://www.colts-neck.nj.us/town/towncmte.html Colts Neck Township Committee], Colts Neck Township. Accessed [[April 4]], [[2008]].</ref>
=== Federal, state and county representation ===
Colts Neck Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 12th Legislative District.<ref>[http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government], New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]], p. 56. Accessed [[August 30]], [[2006]].</ref>
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== Education ==
Students in public school attend the [[Colts Neck School District]] for Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3403450 Data for the Colts Neck School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed [[April 4]], [[2008]].</ref>) are [http://www.coltsneckschools.org/cgi-bin/pages?PAGE=/crps Conover Road Primary School] (grades K-2, 444 students), [http://www.coltsneckschools.org/cgi-bin/pages?PAGE=/cres Conover Road Elementary School] (grades 3-5, 552 students) and [http://www.coltsneckschools.org/cgi-bin/pages?PAGE=/cdms Cedar Drive Middle School] (grades 6-8, 626 students).
Public school students in grades 9-12 attend [[Colts Neck High School]], one of the five [[Monmouth County Vocational School District|MCVSD]] magnet schools, or one of the area's many Specialized Learning Centers, as part of the [[Freehold Regional High School District]]. The Freehold Regional High School District serves students from Colts Neck Township, [[Englishtown, New Jersey|Englishtown]], [[Farmingdale, New Jersey|Farmingdale]], [[Freehold Borough, New Jersey|Freehold Borough]], [[Freehold Township, New Jersey|Freehold Township]], [[Howell Township, New Jersey|Howell Township]], [[Manalapan Township, New Jersey|Manalapan Township]] and [[Marlboro, New Jersey|Marlboro]].<ref>[http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/25/1650/25-1650-000.html Freehold Regional High School District 2007 Report Card Narrative], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed [[April 28]], [[2008]]. "Freehold Regional High School District, the largest high school district in New Jersey, has six high schools with almost 12,000 students and over 1,500 employees.... District members include the Townships of Colts Neck, Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro, and the Boroughs of Englishtown, Farmingdale, and Freehold."</ref>
While Colts Neck is known for having an excellent school system, in any given year about 20% of the town's K-8 population attend [[private school]]s. These include [[Ranney School]], [[Rumson Country Day School]] and [http://www.saintleothegreatschool.com/ St. Leo the Great School]. At the high school level, with about half of all students attending private schools, including [[Christian Brothers Academy (New Jersey)|Christian Brothers Academy]], [[Lawrenceville School]], [[Peddie School]], [[Ranney School]], [[Red Bank Catholic High School]] and [[St. John Vianney High School (New Jersey)|St. John Vianney High School]].<ref name=Thinking>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE5DD173FF934A2575AC0A963958260 If You're Thinking of Living In: Colts Neck; 60 Miles From Broadway, A Rural Feel - At a Price], ''[[The New York Times]]'' by Doug Scancarella, [[September 17]], [[1995]]</ref>
==Notable residents==
Some famous current and former residents include:
*[[Robert E. Brennan]] (1944-), [[entrepreneur]] who built the [[penny stock]] brokerage firm, First Jersey Securities. Brennan was later convicted of fraud and was arrested at his home in Colts Neck in 2001, he remains in prison.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE5D91E30F931A35752C1A9669C8B63 "Metro Business Briefing; EX-FINANCIER INDICTED AGAIN"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[November 2]], [[2000]]. Accessed [[November 27]], [[2007]].</ref>
*[[David Bryan]] (1962-), of the band [[Bon Jovi]].<ref>[http://drycounty.com/site/faq.html Bon Jovi FAQ], accessed [[January 11]], [[2007]]. "David lives in Colts Neck, New Jersey."</ref>
*[[Patty Casazza]], one of the four [[Jersey Girls]]. Her husband, John F. Casazza, died on September 11 at age 38.<ref>Stolberg, Sheryl Gay. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04E2DC1539F932A35757C0A9629C8B63 " 9/11 Widows Skillfully Applied The Power of a Question: Why?"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[April 1]], [[2004]]. Accessed [[December 3]], [[2007]]. "Kristen Breitweiser was at home in Middletown, N.J., cleaning out closets. Patty Casazza of Colts Neck was dashing to the dry cleaners. Lorie Van Auken of East Brunswick was headed out to do grocery shopping. Her neighbor Mindy Kleinberg had just packed her children off to school."</ref>
*[[Wayne Chrebet]] (1973-), now-retired [[wide receiver]] who spent his career with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>[http://www.ustrotting.com/hoofbeats/chrebet-a.htm New York wide receiver Wayne Chrebet has found a new sport to love], ''Hoof Beats'', accessed [[January 11]], [[2007]]. "Four years ago, he [Chrebet] moved into the horse country of Colts Neck, N.J., and couldn't help but admire the equine specimens with whom he shared his neighborhood."</ref>
*[[Caroline Casagrande]] (1976- ), Assemblywoman for the 12th District of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]].<ref>[http://www.njvoterinfo.org/?p=d%2F12.php District 12 Profile], [[Eagleton Institute of Politics]]. Accessed [[November 11]], [[2007]]. "His GOP running mate is Caroline Casagrande of Colts Neck, an attorney in the Matawan firm of Cleary, Alfieri, Jones & Hoyle who currently serves as the Township Attorney for Manalapan."</ref>
*Steven E. Fass, President & [[CEO]] of [[White Mountains Insurance Group]].{{Fact|date=April 2008}}<!--Reliable sources are needed to establish notability AND connection to Colts Neck.-->
*[[Jim Gary]] (1939-2006), sculptor, popularly known for his large, colorful creations of [[dinosaur]]s made from discarded [[automobile]] parts. His gallery, ''Iron Butterfly'', was founded in Colts Neck and remained there for many years.<ref>Fox, Margalit. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/19/arts/design/19gary.html "Jim Gary, Sculptor Inspired by Junk, Dies at 66"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[January 19]], [[2006]]. Accessed [[November 27]], [[2007]]. "He was 66 and lived in Farmingdale, N.J.... James Gary was born in Sebastian, Fla., on March 17, 1939, and grew up in Colts Neck."</ref>
*[[Charles Haight]] (1838-1891), United States Congressman who represented [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] from 1867-1871.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000020 Charles Haight], [[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]. Accessed [[August 15]], [[2007]].</ref>
*[[Joe Klecko]] (1953-), former player of the [[New York Jets]].<ref>Holt, Shannon. [http://www.nflplayers.com/news/news_release.aspx?id=3171 "Joe Klecko - Blue Collar Player"], [[National Football League Players Association]] press release dated [[December 22]], [[2004]]. Accessed [[February 17]], [[2008]]. "Klecko and his wife, Debbie, currently reside in Colts Neck, NJ, where Joe serves as a representative for various construction companies."</ref>
*[[Queen Latifah]] (1970-), rapper and actress.<ref name=DITLO>[http://orig.app.com/day/story/0,2379,459685,00.html A Day in the Life of Colts Neck], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', [[October 18]], [[2001]]</ref>
*[[Heather Locklear]] (1961-), actress and former resident.<ref name=DITLO/>
*[[Jim Nantz]] (1959-), lead [[NFL]] and [[NCAA]] men's basketball commentator for [[CBS]].<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/cbssports/team/jnantz CBS Sports Team: Jim Nantz], [[CBS Sports]]. Accessed [[April 4]], [[2008]]. "He was born May 17, 1959, in Charlotte, N.C., and grew up in Colts Neck, N.J."</ref>
*[[Paul Parmar]] (1970-), financier and business strategist, and founder and Chairman of Pegasus Blue Star Fund (PBSF).<ref>Haughney, Christine; and Konigsberg, Eric. [http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/04/14/nyregion/14partying.html?scp=4&sq=affluent&st=nyt "Despite Tough Times, Ultrarich Keep Spending"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[April 14]], [[2008]]. Accessed [[May 18]], [[2008]]. "In recent months, Mr. Parmar, who lives in Colts Neck, N.J., said he bought 140 acres in Mineola, Tex., and is spending $20 million to begin building a refuge there for abused tigers."</ref>
*[[Bruce Springsteen]] (1949-), rock and roll legend.<ref name=Thinking/>
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.colts-neck.nj.us/ Colts Neck Township website]
*[http://www.coltsneckschools.org/cgi-bin/pages Colts Neck School District]
*{{NJReportCard|25|0945|0|Colts Neck School District}}
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3403450 Data for the Colts Neck School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]
*[http://www.frhsd.com/coltsneck/ Colts Neck High School]
*[http://www.frhsd.com Freehold Regional High School District]
*[http://www.911memorials.org/usa/archives/2006/01/28/colts-neck-nj-911-memorial/ Colts Neck September 11 Memorial by sculptor Jim Gary]
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