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Map of Montclair Township in Essex County

Montclair is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 38,977.

Geography

Montclair is located at 40°49′20″N 74°12′43″W / 40.82222°N 74.21194°W / 40.82222; -74.21194Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.822249, -74.211989)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.3 km² (6.3 mi²).

Montclair is bordered by Cedar Grove, Little Falls, Clifton, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, East Orange, Orange, West Orange, and Verona.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 38,977 people, 15,020 households, and 9,687 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,388.7/km² (6,183.6/mi²). There were 15,531 housing units at an average density of 951.8/km² (2,464.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.77% White, 32.06% African American, 0.19% Native American, 3.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.77% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.12% of the population.

There were 15,020 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% 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 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $74,894, and the median income for a family was $96,252. Males had a median income of $64,151 versus $43,520 for females. The per capita income for the township was $44,870. About 3.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Montclair is governed under the Faulkner Act's Council-Manager form of municipal government.

The Faulkner Act provides for several forms of government. In 1980, the Township voted to adopt the “council-manager” plan. In the council-manager plan there is only one directly elected power center: the council. The manager, while chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality, is appointed by the council and can be suspended and removed by a majority vote of the council. The manager’s function is to carry out the will of the council.

The council members in the council-manager plan serve a four-year term. In Montclair, council members serve concurrent terms and all terms expire at the same time (except for vacancies). The power and function of the council in the council-manager plan is short and to the point: All powers of the municipality and the determination of all matters of policy shall be vested in the municipal council, except as otherwise provided by this act, or by general law. The council-manager plan is a legislative supremacy, and thus the setting of policy is the responsibility of the council alone.

The Mayor under the Council-Manager Plan is a member of the council. The Mayor presides over the council and, as a member, and has a voice and vote in its proceedings. Aside from the power to appoint the trustees of the public library, and the members of the board of education in council-manager communities which have appointed boards, the mayor in the council-manager plan has no executive powers and is simply first among equals on the council[1].

Members of the Montclair Township Council are[2]:

Federal, state and county representation

Montclair is split between the Eighth and Tenth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 34th Legislative District[3].

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 8th congressional district is represented by Rob Menendez (D, Jersey City).[4][5] For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 10th congressional district is represented by LaMonica McIver (D, Newark).[6] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[7] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[8][9]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 34th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Britnee Timberlake (D, East Orange) and in the General Assembly by Carmen Morales (D, Belleville) and Michael Venezia (D, Bloomfield).[10] Template:NJ Governor

Essex County is governed by a directly elected county executive, with legislative functions performed by the Board of County Commissioners. As of 2025, the County Executive is Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. (D, Roseland), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026.[11] The county's Board of County Commissioners is composed of nine members, five of whom are elected from districts and four of whom are elected on an at-large basis. They are elected for three-year concurrent terms and may be re-elected to successive terms at the annual election in November.[12] Essex County's Commissioners are:

Robert Mercado (D, District 1 – Newark's North and East Wards, parts of Central and West Wards; Newark, 2026),[13] A'Dorian Murray-Thomas (D, District 2 – Irvington, Maplewood and parts of Newark's South and West Wards; Newark, 2026),[14] Vice President Tyshammie L. Cooper (D, District 3 - Newark: West and Central Wards; East Orange, Orange and South Orange; East Orange, 2026),[15] Leonard M. Luciano (D, District 4 – Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Millburn, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange; West Caldwell, 2026),[16] President Carlos M. Pomares (D, District 5 – Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Nutley; Bloomfield, 2026),[17] Brendan W. Gill (D, at large; Montclair, 2026),[18] Romaine Graham (D, at large; Irvington, 2026),[19] Wayne Richardson (D, at large; Newark, 2026),[20] Patricia Sebold (D, at-large; Livingston, 2026).[21][22][23][24][25]

Constitutional officers elected countywide are: Clerk Christopher J. Durkin (D, West Caldwell, 2025),[26][27] Register of Deeds Juan M. Rivera Jr. (D, Newark, 2029),[28][29] Sheriff Amir Jones (D, Newark, 2027),[30][31] and Surrogate Alturrick Kenney (D, Newark, 2028).[32][33]

Politics

On the national level, Montclair leans strongly toward the Democratic Party. In 2004, Democrat John Kerry received 79 percent of the vote here, defeating Republican George W. Bush, who received around 20 percent.

Character

Skyline of New York City from Montclair

Montclair is located on the First Mountain of the Watchung Mountains. Most of the town is on the eastward-side of this ridge. Thus, many locations provide excellent views of the surrounding area and the New York City skyline, which is about 12 miles away. In the 19th century, George Inness, the Hudson River School painter, lived in town. The posted photo was taken from the start of the Watchung Mountains.

Education

The Montclair Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are seven elementary schools (K-5, except as noted) — Bradford, Edgemont, Hillside (3-5), Nishuane (K-2), Northeast, Rand and Watchung — Three middle schools for grades 6-8 — Glenfield, Mount Hebron and Renaissance — and Montclair High School for grades 9-12.

Montclair is home to Montclair State University, Montclair Kimberley Academy, which serves 1,000 students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade, and Saint Cassian School, which is a small Roman-Catholic school with students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. It is also the home of The famous Kebin Joshua! Mounties!!!

Sports

Sister cities

Montclair is twinned with the following cities:

Notable residents

Some noted current and former residents include:

Points of interest

References

  1. ^ Montclair's Form of Government, accessed June 27, 2006
  2. ^ Montclair Township Government, accessed June 27, 2006
  3. ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 60, accessed August 30, 2006
  4. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Biography, Congressman Albio Sires. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Congressman Sires resides in West New York with his wife, Adrienne."
  6. ^ https://thehill.com/homenews/4895382-lamonica-mciver-sworn-in-new-jersey-donald-payne-seat/
  7. ^ 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."
  8. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html
  9. ^ Tully, Tracey (August 23, 2024). "Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  10. ^ Legislative Roster for District 34, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 20, 2024.
  11. ^ Essex County Executive, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  12. ^ General Information, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020. "The County Executive, elected from the County at-large, for a four-year term, is the chief political and administrative officer of the County.... The Board of Chosen Freeholders consists of nine members, five of whom are elected from districts and four of whom are elected at-large. They are elected for three-year concurrent terms and may be re-elected to successive terms at the annual election in November. There is no limit to the number of terms they may serve."
  13. ^ Robert Mercado, Commissioner, District 1, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  14. ^ Wayne L. Richardson, Commissioner President, District 2, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Tyshammie L. Cooper, Commissioner, District 3, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  16. ^ Leonard M. Luciano, Commissioner, District 4, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  17. ^ Carlos M. Pomares, Commissioner Vice President, District 5, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  18. ^ Brendan W. Gill, Commissioner At-large, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  19. ^ Romaine Graham, Commissioner At-large, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  20. ^ Newark Native Elected As County Commissioner: A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, Patch. Accessed January 10, 2024.
  21. ^ Patricia Sebold, Commissioner At-large, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  22. ^ Members of the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  23. ^ Breakdown of County Commissioners Districts, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  24. ^ 2021 County Data Sheet, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2022.
  25. ^ County Directory, Essex County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2022.
  26. ^ About The Clerk, Essex County Clerk. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  27. ^ Members List: Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  28. ^ About the Register, Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages. Accessed July 20, 2022.
  29. ^ Members List: Registers, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  30. ^ Armando B. Fontura, Essex County Sheriff's Office. Accessed June 10, 2018.
  31. ^ Members List: Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  32. ^ The Essex County Surrogate's Office, Essex County Surrogate. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  33. ^ Members List: Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.
  34. ^ Sister City Exchange With Barnet, England, accessed September 12, 2006
  35. ^ Nicaragua Sister City projects
  36. ^ Artist Description for Joe Walsh, accessed December 4, 2006

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