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*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3407380 National center for Education Statistics data for the Holland Township School District]
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3407380 National center for Education Statistics data for the Holland Township School District]
*[http://www.dvrhs.k12.nj.us/ Delaware Valley Regional High School District]
*[http://www.dvrhs.k12.nj.us/ Delaware Valley Regional High School District]
*[http://www.hlta.org Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance]


{{Hunterdon County, New Jersey}}
{{Hunterdon County, New Jersey}}

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Map of Holland Township in Hunterdon County

Holland Township is a Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 5,124.

Holland Township is located in the northwestern part of Hunterdon County. The Delaware River forms its boundary with Pennsylvania and the Musconetcong River its boundary with Warren County. It was created from Alexandria Township in 1874. In 1876 it was remerged with Alexandria Township and separated as a municipality of its own again in 1879.

The Volendam Windmill Museum is a living museum which demonstrates an authentic model of a mill driven by wind, used for grinding raw grain into flour. The sixty-foot structure is seven stories high with sail arms sixty-eight feet from tip to tip.

The Musconetcong Gorge Nature Preserve is a rugged undeveloped park under the direction of the Hunterdon County Parks and Recreational System. The Preserve is comprised of 379 acres of steeply wooded terrain overlooking the Musconetcong River. The gorge includes many spring-fed streams, a variety of plant species and wildlife. While the body of the area is a challenge to the seasoned hiker, a diverse trail system is being developed to provide accessibility for less-seasoned hikers.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 62.4 km² (24.1 mi²). 61.4 km² (23.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (1.62%) is water.

Holland Township borders Alexandria Township, Bethlehem Township, and Milford Borough. Holland Township also borders Warren County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,124 people, 1,881 households, and 1,523 families residing in the township. The population density was 83.5/km² (216.2/mi²). There were 1,942 housing units at an average density of 31.6/km² (81.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.09% White, 0.43% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 1,881 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.5% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,083, and the median income for a family was $71,925. Males had a median income of $50,737 versus $35,615 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,581. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Mayor of Holland Township is Bernard O'Brien. Other members of the Holland Township Committee are Deputy Mayor John B. DiSarro, Edward Burdzy, Robert Dwyer and Robert Peabody.

Federal, state and county representation

Holland Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd Legislative District.

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[1] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[2][3]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt (R, Lopatcong Township) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township).[4] Template:NJ Governor

Hunterdon County is governed by a Board of Chosen Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as the board's Director and another to serve as Deputy Director, each for a one-year term.[5][6] As of 2025, Hunterdon County's Commissioners are:

Zachary T. Rich (R; West Amwell Township, 2025),[7] Director Jeff Kuhl (R; Raritan Township, 2027)[8] John E. Lanza (R; Raritan Township, 2025),[9] Deputy Director Susan Soloway (R; Franklin Township, 2027)[10] and Shaun C. Van Doren (R; Tewksbury Township, 2026).[11][12]

Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Mary H. Melfi (R; Flemington, 2026),[13][14] Sheriff Fredrick W. Brown (R; Alexandria Township, 2025)[15][16] and Surrogate Heidi Rohrbach (R; Lebanon Township, 2028).[17][18]

Education

The Holland Township School District serves students in grades K through 8. Holland Township Elementary School serves grades K - 4 (372 students) and Holland Township Middle School serves grades 5 - 8 (312 students). Both schools operate within the same facility.

Students in grade 9 - 12 attend the Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, which serves almost 1,000 students in western Hunterdon County. Students from Alexandria, Holland and Kingwood Townships along with the boroughs of Frenchtown and Milford attend Del Val. The school is part of the Delaware Valley Regional High School District.

  1. ^ "Congressman Malinowski Fights For The Corporate Transparency Act", Tom Malinowski, press release dated October 23, 2019. Accessed January 19, 2022. "My name, Tom Malinowski. My address, 86 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553."
  2. ^ 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."
  3. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  4. ^ Legislative Roster for District 23, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Board of County Commissioners, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023. "As top governing officials of Hunterdon County, the five Commissioners are chosen by popular vote in the November general elections. The term of office is for two or three years and the current compensation is $16,000 a year, with an extra $1,000 for the Director. One or two of the five members is elected each year."
  6. ^ Elected and Appointed Officials, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Zachary T. Rich, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  8. ^ Jeff Kuhl, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  9. ^ John E. Lanza, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Susan Soloway, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  11. ^ Shaun C. Van Doren, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2025.
  12. ^ 2022 County Data Sheet, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Clerk Mary H. Melfi, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Meet the Sheriff, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  16. ^ Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  17. ^ Surrogate Susan J. Hoffman, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  18. ^ Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2023.
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