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==History==
==History==
===Early History===
⚫
On April 12, 1782, at Middletown Point, on the southern coast of [[Sandy Hook Bay]], [[Joshua Huddy]] was hanged by British [[Loyalist (American Revolution)|Loyalists]] under the direction of Richard Lippincott. Patriots discovered Huddy's body hanging from the gallows the following morning, cut it down and brought it to Freehold Township, where he was buried at Old Tennent Church in an unmarked grave.<ref>[http://www.shore.co.monmouth.nj.us/archives/huddyexhibit.asp The Joshua Huddy era], Monmouth County. Accessed December 14, 2006.</ref>
The [[Lenape|Lenni Lenape]] were the earliest known people to live in the area that became Freehold.<ref>http://twp.freehold.nj.us/freehold-history</ref> The Lenape were [[hunter-gatherer]] society. They were largely sedentary, changing campsites seasonally. They were prolific hunters of small game and birds. They were also skilled fisherman, and were known to harvest vast amounts of clams from the bays and inlets on the [[Jersey Shore]]. They also practiced some agriculture to augment their food supply. During this time, Freehold was the location of a major crossroads of two major Lenape trails.<ref>Pepe, Barbara; Freehold: A Home Town History; Arcadia Publishing; Charleston, SC; 2003; p.19; http://books.google.com/books?id=QD9-ctdh2-gC&pg=PA162&dq=freehold+new+jersey+history&hl=en&sa=X&ei=z_r6UaK_L4W88ASH1oDgBg&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=freehold%20new%20jersey%20history&f=false</ref>


In 1498, John Cabot became the first European to sight this land.<ref>http://twp.freehold.nj.us/freehold-history</ref> The Dutch were the first to settle and develop the area. By the 17th Century, the English had taken over the area. In 1664, the [[Duke of York]] granted a patent to [[Sir George Carteret]] to develop the area. In 1685, Scottish immigrants, fleeing religious persecution at home, became the first to settle the area.<ref>http://twp.freehold.nj.us/freehold-history</ref> In 1693, Along with Shrewsbury and Middletown, Freehold was established by act of legislature as one of the three original towns in Monmouth County.<ref>Lurie, Maxine ed.; The Encyclopedia of New Jersey; Pipe, Barbara; “Freehold Township”; Rutgers University Press; New Brunswick, NJ; 2004; p.291; http://books.google.com/books?id=_r9Ni6_u0JEC&pg=PA291&dq=freehold+new+jersey&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Cfz6UaylFIjo8gSe6oGIBg&ved=0CGwQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q&f=false</ref> The word 'Freehold' comes from the English legal term describing [[fee simple]] [[property]] ownership.
===Nomenclature===

The township's title, '[[fee simple|freehold]]', was manifestly adapted from the [[English language|English]] noun (occasionally utilized as an adverb) meaning "the tenure of [[property]] held in [[fee simple]] for life".
===The Revolutionary War Era===
⚫
On April 12, 1782, at Middletown Point, on the southern coast of [[Sandy Hook Bay]], [[Joshua Huddy]] was hanged by British [[Loyalist (American Revolution)|Loyalists]] under the direction of Richard Lippincott. Patriots discovered Huddy's body hanging from the gallows the following morning, cut it down and brought it to Freehold Township, where he was buried at Old Tennent Church in an unmarked grave.<ref>[http://www.shore.co.monmouth.nj.us/archives/huddyexhibit.asp The Joshua Huddy era], Monmouth County. Accessed December 14, 2006.</ref>


===Freehold Bypass===
===Freehold Bypass===

Revision as of 23:54, 26 August 2013

See also: Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Freehold Township, New Jersey
Township
Township of Freehold
Official seal of Freehold Township, New Jersey
Seal
Motto: 
Western Monmouth's Family Town
Map of Freehold Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Freehold Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Freehold Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Freehold Township, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyMonmouth
EstablishedOctober 31, 1693
IncorporatedFebruary 21, 1798
Government
[4]
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorBarbara McMorrow (term ends December 31, 2013)[1]
 • AdministratorPeter R. Valesi[2]
 • ClerkTerry Warner[3]
Area
[5]
 • Total
38.727 sq mi (100.303 km2)
 • Land38.503 sq mi (99.723 km2)
 • Water0.224 sq mi (0.580 km2)  0.58%
 • Rank59th of 566 in state
4th of 53 in county[5]
Elevation
[6]
118 ft (36 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total
36,184
 • Estimate 
(2012[10])
36,086
 • Rank62nd of 566 in state
5th of 53 in county[11]
 • Density939.8/sq mi (362.9/km2)
  • Rank393rd of 566 in state
45th of 53 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07728[12]
Area code(s)732/848, 908 (for mobile phones)
FIPS code3402525230Template:GR[5][13]
GNIS feature ID0882116Template:GR[5]
Websitehttp://twp.freehold.nj.us

Freehold Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 36,184,[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 4,647 (+14.7%) from the 31,537 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 6,827 (+27.6%) from the 24,710 counted in the 1990 Census.[14]

Freehold Township was first formed on October 31, 1693, and was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of Freehold Township were taken to form Upper Freehold Township (c. 1731), so some wills and official records following the split referred to "Lower Freehold Township" although the official name has always been Freehold Township.[15][16] Additional portions formed Millstone Township (February 28, 1844), Jackson Township (March 6, 1844), Atlantic Township (February 18, 1847; now Colts Neck Township), Marlboro Township (February 17, 1848) and Manalapan Township (March 9, 1848). Freehold town was formed within the township on March 25, 1869, and formally separated when it was reconstituted as a borough on April 15, 1919, including additional portions of the township.[17]

The Battle of Monmouth was fought in June 1778 in what has been preserved as Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which is in Freehold Township and Manalapan.[18]

History

Early History

The Lenni Lenape were the earliest known people to live in the area that became Freehold.[19] The Lenape were hunter-gatherer society. They were largely sedentary, changing campsites seasonally. They were prolific hunters of small game and birds. They were also skilled fisherman, and were known to harvest vast amounts of clams from the bays and inlets on the Jersey Shore. They also practiced some agriculture to augment their food supply. During this time, Freehold was the location of a major crossroads of two major Lenape trails.[20]

In 1498, John Cabot became the first European to sight this land.[21] The Dutch were the first to settle and develop the area. By the 17th Century, the English had taken over the area. In 1664, the Duke of York granted a patent to Sir George Carteret to develop the area. In 1685, Scottish immigrants, fleeing religious persecution at home, became the first to settle the area.[22] In 1693, Along with Shrewsbury and Middletown, Freehold was established by act of legislature as one of the three original towns in Monmouth County.[23] The word 'Freehold' comes from the English legal term describing fee simple property ownership.

The Revolutionary War Era

On April 12, 1782, at Middletown Point, on the southern coast of Sandy Hook Bay, Joshua Huddy was hanged by British Loyalists under the direction of Richard Lippincott. Patriots discovered Huddy's body hanging from the gallows the following morning, cut it down and brought it to Freehold Township, where he was buried at Old Tennent Church in an unmarked grave.[24]

Freehold Bypass

Route 33 once ran through the heart of Freehold, but congestion led to the study of a new freeway alignment. After several years, the freeway was downsized to merely a bypass of Freehold. Construction from near Sweetmans Lane (CR 527) to U.S. Route 9 was finished in 1972. Eventually construction began again and the bypass was extended to Halls Mill Road in 1989. For decades traffic was detoured, and congestion just kept getting worse. The delay was lengthened when an endangered species was found in the path of the proposed roadway. Finally, after 32 years of waiting, the bypass was fully completed in January 2003, reducing congestion on Route 33 and Route 33 Business.[25][26]

Geography

Freehold Township is located at 40°13′28″N 74°17′57″W / 40.224382°N 74.299051°W / 40.224382; -74.299051 (40.224382,-74.299051). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 38.727 square miles (100.303 km2), of which, 38.503 square miles (99.723 km2) of it is land and 0.224 square miles (0.580 km2) of it (0.58%) is water.[5]Template:GR

The township completely surrounds the borough of Freehold.

East Freehold (2010 Census population of 4,894[27]) and West Freehold (13,613 as of 2010[28]) are census-designated places and unincorporated communitys located within Freehold Township.[29][30]

The municipality of Upper Freehold Township is not connected, geographically or politically, to the township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
17903,785—
18104,784—
18205,1467.6%
18305,4816.5%
18406,30315.0%
18502,642*−58.1%
18603,81144.2%
18704,23111.0%
18801,870*−55.8%
18902,16515.8%
19002,2343.2%
19102,3294.3%
19201,498−35.7%
19301,72014.8%
19402,45943.0%
19503,44240.0%
19604,77938.8%
197013,185175.9%
198019,20245.6%
199024,71028.7%
200031,53727.6%
201036,18414.7%
2012 (est.)36,086[10]−0.3%
Population sources:
1800-1920[31] 1840[32]
1850-1870[33] 1850[34] 1870[35]
1880-1890[36] 1890-1910[37]
1910-1930[38] 1930-1990[39]
2000[40][41] 2010[7][8][9]
* = Lost territory in previous decade.[17]

2010 Census

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $94,735 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,749) and the median family income was $112,094 (+/- $4,124). Males had a median income of $85,099 (+/- $6,540) versus $48,926 (+/- $4,407) for females. The per capita income for the township was $40,504 (+/- $2,006). About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.[42]

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 31,537 people, 10,814 households, and 8,283 families residing in the township. The population density was 820.2 people per square mile (316.7/km²). There were 11,032 housing units at an average density of 286.9 per square mile (110.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 87.09% White, 5.12% African American, 0.14% Native American, 5.15% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.19% of the population.[40][41]

There were 10,814 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.21.[40][41]

In the township the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.[40][41]

The median income for a household in the township was $77,185, and the median income for a family was $89,845. Males had a median income of $62,545 versus $36,668 for females. The per capita income for the township was $31,505. About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.[40][41]

Government

Local government

Freehold Township is governed under the 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.[4] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

The Township Committee enacts local ordinances, levies municipal taxes and conducts the affairs of the township. In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Freehold Township boards, committees and agencies. The Township Committee conducts all of its business during monthly meetings open to the public.[43]

As of 2012, the members of the Township Committee are Mayor David M. Salkin, Deputy Mayor Eugene B. Golub, Anthony J. Ammiano, Robert McGirr and Barbara J. McMorrow.[44]

Federal, state and county representation

Freehold Township is located in the 4th Congressional District[45] and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.[8][46][47] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Freehold Township had been in the 12th state legislative district.[48] Prior to the 2010 Census, Freehold Township had been split between the 4th Congressional District and the 12th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.[48]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith (R, Manchester Township).[49][50] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[51][52]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal (D, Long Branch) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch).[53] Template:NJ Governor

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Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 23,033 registered voters in Freehold Township, of which 5,014 (21.8%) were registered as Democrats, 5,058 (22.0%) were registered as Republicans and 12,949 (56.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 12 voters registered to other parties.[54]

In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 53.5% of the vote here (9,480 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 44.2% (7,845 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (185 votes), among the 17,733 ballots cast by the township's 23,935 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.1%.[55] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 56.6% of the vote here (9,260 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 42.2% (6,915 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (131 votes), among the 16,373 ballots cast by the township's 22,061 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.2.[56]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 65.5% of the vote here (7,900 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 27.5% (3,317 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.7% (688 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (96 votes), among the 12,058 ballots cast by the township's 23,343 registered voters, yielding a 51.7% turnout.[57]

Education

Public school students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are educated by the Freehold Township Elementary and Middle Schools. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[58]) are five K-5 elementary schools: C. Richard Applegate School (530 students), Joseph J. Catena School (514), Laura Donovan School (507), Marshall W. Errickson School (542) and West Freehold School (556); Then, in grades 6-8, most students in Applegate and Catena go to Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (813) and most students in Laura Donovan and West Freehold go to Clifton T. Barkalow School (788). Errickson is split between Eisenhower and Barkalow. The Early Childhood Learning Center is for pre-school children ages 3–5, offering half-day sessions of typical preschoolers, economically disadvantaged, and full-day sessions of preschoolers with special needs (93 students).

Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend either Freehold Township High School or Freehold High School (based on home address), as part of the Freehold Regional High School District. The Freehold Regional High School District also serves students from Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Howell, Manalapan and Marlboro.[59] High school students in Freehold Township have the opportunity of going to Vocational Schools such as Biotechnology High School, High Technology High School, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Fine and Performing Arts Center and the Academy of Allied Health & Science, which are part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District, which are available to all students in Monmouth County on a selective basis. Freehold Township is also home to the Contemporary Global Studies Learning Center (formerly International Studies) that admits talented students from all over the Freehold Regional High School District.

Rutgers University, in partnership with Brookdale Community College offers several bachelor degree completion programs at Brookdale's Freehold Campus.[60]

Recreation

Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Turkey Swamp Park, and Michael J. Tighe Park (formerly known as Liberty Oak Park) are all located within the township and provide assorted recreational opportunities. The southernmost segment of the Henry Hudson Trail also starts in the township and is used by walkers, runners, and bicyclists.[61] Smaller parks in the township include Durand Park, Whittier Oaks Park, Opatut Park, Wynnefield Park, Stonehurst Park, Sandy Brook Park, Duchess Court Park, Greentree Park, Medford Park, Woodgate Park, Woodcrest Park, Orchard Hills Park, and Sargent Park.[62]

Established in 1853, making it the nation's oldest half-mile harness racing track, Freehold Raceway offers horse lovers and bettors an opportunity to see harness racing.[63]

In 2004, the Freehold Township Senior League baseball team won the Senior League World Series. Led by manager Mike Brach of Freehold Township, the team became the first from Freehold Township to make it to the World Series, let alone win it.[64]

Transportation

Several major roads pass through the township. Major state routes include US Route 9, Route 18, Route 33 (also known as the Freehold Bypass), and Route 79. Major county routes that pass through are County Route 524, 527, and 537.

Access to Interstate 195 is available in neighboring Howell via Route 9 or Jackson via CR-537. The Garden State Parkway entrance at exit 100 is about ten miles east on Route 33. The New Jersey Turnpike entrance at exit 8 is about ten miles west on Route 33.

New Jersey Transit provides bus service to towns along US Route 9 from Lakewood to Old Bridge and to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City via bus routes 131, 135 and 139, to Newark on the 67 route, to Jersey City on the 64 and 67, as well as local service on the 833, 836 and 307 routes.[65] Bus service is available from Route 9 to Wall Street in New York via the Academy Bus Line. Bus service is available to Philadelphia from Freehold Township via transfer in Lakewood. There are several bus stops to the points listed above located along Route 9 in the township. Freehold Township has two commuter parking lots available to residents of Freehold Township only located in the Freehold Mall Shopping Center and on Schibanoff Road. The nearest train stations are located in Aberdeen-Matawan, Belmar, Long Branch and Princeton.

Points of interest

Notable people

Notable current and former residents of Freehold Township include:

See also

References

  1. ^ 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 12, 2013.
  2. ^ Administration, Township of Freehold. Accessed December 17, 2011.
  3. ^ Clerk's Office, Township of Freehold. Accessed July 24, 2012.
  4. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 110.
  5. ^ a b c d e f County Subdivisions: New Jersey - 2010 Census Gazetteer Files, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 9, 2013.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Freehold, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 5, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Freehold township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 17, 2011.
  8. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 6. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Freehold township, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 17, 2011.
  10. ^ a b PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 - 2012 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 7, 2013.
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  12. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Freehold, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed December 17, 2011.
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  15. ^ Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, by Elmer T. Hutchinson; page 85: Will of Hendrick Covenhoven, Oct 1799.
  16. ^ Lower Freehold Township Tax Roll July 1787.
  17. ^ a b Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 179-180. Accessed March 15, 2012.
  18. ^ Monmouth Battlefield State Park, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Forestry.
  19. ^ http://twp.freehold.nj.us/freehold-history
  20. ^ Pepe, Barbara; Freehold: A Home Town History; Arcadia Publishing; Charleston, SC; 2003; p.19; http://books.google.com/books?id=QD9-ctdh2-gC&pg=PA162&dq=freehold+new+jersey+history&hl=en&sa=X&ei=z_r6UaK_L4W88ASH1oDgBg&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=freehold%20new%20jersey%20history&f=false
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  25. ^ Conohan, Sherry. "Freehold bypass on track for completion in 2002", Asbury Park Press, June 20, 2000. Accessed December 4, 2012.
  26. ^ Staff. "32 years later ...", Asbury Park Press, January 18, 2003. Accessed December 4, 2012. "IT took nearly 32 years to complete the Route 33 Freehold bypass, opened yesterday."
  27. ^ DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for East Freehold CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 24, 2012.
  28. ^ DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for West Freehold CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 24, 2012.
  29. ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 31, 2012.
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  34. ^ Debow, James Dunwoody Brownson. The Seventh Census of the United States: 1850, p. 140. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed July 9, 2013.
  35. ^ Staff. A compendium of the ninth census, 1870, p. 260. United States Census Bureau, 1872. Accessed December 4, 2012.
  36. ^ Porter, Robert Percival. Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75, p. 99. United States Census Bureau, 1890. Accessed July 24, 2012. Population for Freehold township is listed as 4,302 for 1880 and 5,097 for 1890, which includes population for Freehold town of 2,432 in 1880 and 2,932 in 1890. Freehold township population for these two years was calculated via subtraction.
  37. ^ Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890, United States Census Bureau, p. 336. Accessed July 24, 2012.
  38. ^ Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I, United States Census Bureau, p. 717. Accessed December 17, 2011.
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  42. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Freehold township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 14, 2012.
  43. ^ Township Committee: General Information, Freehold Township. Accessed March 30, 2007.
  44. ^ Committee Members, Township of Freehold. Accessed July 24, 2012.
  45. ^ Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  46. ^ 2012 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 57, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  47. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
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  50. ^ Fox, Joey. "Who is N.J.’s most bipartisan member of Congress, really?", New Jersey Globe, July 28, 2022. Accessed March 21, 2023. "As for Republicans, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) voted with Biden 37% of the time, "
  51. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  52. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  53. ^ Legislative Roster for District 11, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2022.
  54. ^ Voter Registration Summary - Monmouth, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 3, 2012.
  55. ^ 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Monmouth County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 3, 2012.
  56. ^ 2004 Presidential Election: Monmouth County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 3, 2012.
  57. ^ 2009 Governor: Monmouth County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 3, 2012.
  58. ^ Data for the Freehold Township Elementary and Middle Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 4, 2012.
  59. ^ Freehold Regional High School District 2011 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 4, 2012. "District members include the townships of Colts Neck, Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro, and the boroughs of Englishtown, Farmingdale, and Freehold."
  60. ^ Brookdale, Rutgers University. Accessed December 17, 2011.
  61. ^ Henry Hudson Trail, Monmouth County, New Jersey Park System. Accessed March 15, 2012.
  62. ^ Parks & Open Space, Township of Freehold. Accessed March 15, 2012.
  63. ^ Home page, Freehold Raceway. Accessed December 4, 2012. "Welcome to Freehold Raceway, the nation's oldest and fastest daytime half mile harness racing track. Located in central New Jersey in the historic town of Freehold, Freehold Raceway was established in 1853 and features live Standardbred harness racing for trotters and pacers."
  64. ^ Jersey’s best standing tall at World Series, North Brunswick Sentinel by Tim Morris, August 19, 2004.
  65. ^ Monmouth County Bus / Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed December 17, 2011.
  66. ^ Kinon, Cristina. "Oxygen's 'Jersey Couture' stars Diane & Co. family Kimberly Gambale and Christina and Diane Scali", Daily News (New York), May 29, 2010. Accessed December 4, 2012. "One day, a bride-to-be went into the Scali family's Freehold, N.J., dress shop, Diane & Co., to find a dress for her mother. She walked out with a dress and an idea for a TV show."
  67. ^ Home page, Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, New Jersey. Accessed December 4, 2012. "Maplewood Cemetery was established in the late 1800's and serves as the final resting place of two NJ Governors, Joel Parker and Joseph D. Bedle. Many Union Army officers, including Edwin Applegate and Peter Vredenburgh, Jr. rest here as well."
  68. ^ Staff. "Freehold Township by the numbers", Asbury Park Press, January 23, 2003. Accessed December 4, 2012. "In 2001, Liberty Oak Park was renamed Michael J. Tighe Park by the Township Committee in memory of a former township recreation commissioner."
  69. ^ Key Facts & Stats, CentraState Medical Center. Accessed December 4, 2012.
  70. ^ Freehold Raceway Mall, International Council of Shopping Centers. Accessed December 4, 2012.
  71. ^ Staff. "Brach's no-hitter paces Hawks' win ", Atlanticville, April 19, 2007. Accessed April 4, 2013. "Brad Brach did something no Monmouth University pitcher has done in 17 years, pitch a no-hitter.... The Hawks' ace, a junior from Freehold Township, was two outs from a perfect game when he issued a walk to the Blackbirds' Dan Etkin with one out in the ninth on a 3-2 pitch...."
  72. ^ Assemblywoman Clare M. Farragher, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 25, 1998. Accessed June 2, 2010.
  73. ^ "HENDERSON, Thomas, (1743 - 1824)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved Aug. 24, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  74. ^ Celano, Claire Marie. "Young author offers tips to audience at workshop: Caren Lissner says love of writing should be first ingredient toward success", News Transcript, July 30, 2003. Accessed August 25, 2008. "Lissner, 31, grew up in Freehold Township and attended the Laura Donovan School and the Barkalow Middle School.... She later graduated from high school in Old Bridge."
  75. ^ "Several factors have led to township’s LL success: League has produced three state champions in last two years", News Transcript, August 20, 2002. Accessed June 8, 2007. "The camp not only features Piccola and an outstanding coaching staff, but ex-Township Little Leaguers, such as Val Majewski who is now playing in the Baltimore Orioles minor league chain in Fredricksburg [sic], Va., who come back and instruct the kids the same way they were instructed."
  76. ^ United States Trotting Association Catello Manzi Profile
  77. ^ via Associated Press. "Freehold's Kal Penn to work as White House liaison", The Star-Ledger, July 6, 2009. Accessed July 6, 2011. "Actor Kal Penn started a job today as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities.The Indian-American actor from Freehold Township is taking a break from Hollywood to work as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison, with a focus on connecting President Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts groups."
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