Economic Development Advisory Committee. Todd is also the chairman of the Robbinsville Township Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and is a member of the Robbinsville Township Planning Board. We have not gone up on them, but with the county collecting our town taxes and us using the debt set-off collecting over 96 percent of our taxes maybe or could lower them. [33][34][35], Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Allens Station, Carsons Mills, Hillside Terrace, Meadows Terrace, New Canton, New Sharon, Pages Corners and Windsor. 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. I stand with our residents on the alcohol vote. Nina D. Melker (D, Hamilton Township, 2025)[75] and Voting closes at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and results will be announced in the Nov. 4 edition of The Graham Star. I was ordained at Victory Baptist Church and received a certificate from Missionary Chapel for Pastoral Counseling. Robbinsville remains a major player in business as the home of a handful of Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and McKesson. For more information, email council@robbinsville.net. "This is a tremendous day for the township," Council . The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Township and heads its Administration. [47][48], In November 2004, township residents voted to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form under the Faulkner Act. My name is Debbie Orr Beasley and I have served the citizens of Graham County for 18 years, as the Postmaster. 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. I will work with our congressman and senators to attract businesses to our area. Todd and his wife, Gina, have two daughters, Caitlyn and Alyssa, who attend Robbinsville High School and Pond Road Middle School, respectively. I was raised and taught that it was wrong and it would cause problems. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won the town 58.0% to 40.8%, a margin that was to the left of the state as a whole. [8][9] The Mayor-Council form of government is used by 71 of the state's 564 municipalities. Committed to making Robbinsville more inclusive, sustainable and a more transparent place by lifting up all voices in the community and backing important soc. I have devoted hundreds of hours researching how Robbinsville can operate more efficiently and have reached out to every city, town, etc. Its proximity to Trenton, Philadelphia, New York and other major employment centers triggered an development boom due to the townships substantial warehousing capabilities and easy access to major highways. There is about of the town that is still on the old lines and that needs to be taken care of. Staying aggressive in preserving additional open space works hand-in-hand with maintaining a sustainable Robbinsville. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP COUNCILTownship residents voted in November of 2004 to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form. [96], The Robbinsville Public School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The proposed sleeping ordinance would prohibit anyone 18 and over from sleeping on public property within Robbinsville town limits from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. "I have seen them sleeping on benches. The two water plants and sewer plant. But I am only one vote. Also, we cant be held accountable for the past administrations misappropriated funds. It will be challenging to do so in the future without ensuring our recognized areas of redevelopment arent moving forward. Hooper and Mildred Hooper. Robbinsville is quaint, little town in Graham County, located in the foothills of North Carolina's magnificent Great Smokey Mountains, with beautiful sceneries, friendly atmosphere and where outdoor adventure abound. We just have not yet found the perfect fit. [69] Mercer County's Commissioners are The per capita income for the township was $35,529. My parents are O.W. The median age was 39.2 years. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. I look forward to becoming more involved in the redevelopment process, which will help promote healthy economic growth within our Township borders. An inviting and modern hotel close to both Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike. We have had a good start with Project Freedom, Starbucks, Malvern School, and the new apartment complex; however, there are more opportunities to add passive recreation and commercial/retail opportunities. While the towns of Fontana Dam and Lake Santeetlah have no contested races both municipalities council-incumbents are running for re-election, with no outside challengers both the mayoral and aldermen races in Robbinsville are up for grabs. Route 130 as we know it today has a lot of potential to bring in more business to Robbinsville, but we dont necessarily want it to become a concrete jungle of mini malls and congestion like other portions of the roadway. 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. Each Board of Education meeting is recorded to serve as an administrative aid in the preparation of minutes. They need to run on their record; Ill run on mine. 2298 Route 33 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 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. If voted in, it will keep the revenue in our town rather than being used in the surrounding towns. On the alcohol issue, I feel that the community should have the deciding vote. As councilman, I look forward to getting more involved with these processes and helping move them forward. I think there is an opportunity to leverage our open spaces for the good of our community by creating safe walking and biking paths, and investing in clean energy. http://www.robbinsville.net. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Blakely served on an interim basis until the November 2021 election. 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. . Interstate 195 is a major artery that connects Trenton to the Jersey Shore and the New Jersey Turnpike. An Amazon.com Fulfillment Center warehouse opened in the Matrix Business Park off of CR 539 in July 2014. World renown pizza established in 1947 and consistently among the top 50 in the country. [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. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)-Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021 Below are the remaining meetings dates following tonight's final remote session via freeconferencecall.com. The Town provides water, sewer, and sanitation services to residents. We have the hardest working people here in Robbinsville and Graham County than anywhere I have ever seen. About 2.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. It is very unethical and unfair to the other employees for elected officials to hire someone they are in a relationship with, or family members. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Recordings of minutes are posted on our website for the public. Im proud to have been a part of the team that kept our government functioning at a high level in the pandemic. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. 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 Blakely took a leave to raise her family, then came back part-time in 2013, but she has been working there since 1996. There are four candidates for two seats on Robbinsville Township council. He is a graduate of McCorristin Catholic High and attended Mercer County Community College before entering, and subsequently graduating from, the Trenton Police Academy. Program. My stand on this simple: let the people decide. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). The original Project Freedom Robbinsville (NJ) location at 223 I will work to cut wasteful spending; unfortunately, the town wastes a large amount of money and the people suffer because of it. Robbinsville(then known as Washington Township) was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature in March, 1859 after a group of independent-minded citizens petitioned to separate from East Windsor Township. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. 609-259-3600fax: 609-259-3645 Our hope is to build the first shared police and court building in Mercer County. 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. 4. I am a member of Long Creek Baptist Church where I teach Adult Sunday School. I would work with them, not against them. He currently works as a police officer with the Cranbury Township Police Department and has over 19 years of service. Address, Phone Number, and Fax Number for Robbinsville City Hall, a Town & City Hall, at Court Street, Robbinsville NC. Vice Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, term as commissioner and as vice chair ends 2023),[71] In 2017, I was elected as a town alderman to the citizens of the city limits. This scheduling is not conducive to open accountability and participation from residents. [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. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions), Table 6. Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton, 2024),[72] I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. Families should have community events and wholesome activities, to look forward to and to be excited about. The plant hardiness zone at the Robbinsville Township Municipal Court is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 0.9F (18.3C). During this time, I worked in over 20 different states, welding and pipefitting. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. 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. If the citizens of Robbinsville vote to re-elect me. I would like to encourage everyone to get out and vote it is our responsibility to let our voices be heard. 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. Strong economic growth and a high quality of life are the hallmarks of the Robbinsville community, strategically located along the Route 130 corridor. 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. I received my GED, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Associates of Emergency Manager Certificate, as well as various certifications in EMS, Fire, Rescue and 911. 1. 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. [25] The township is named for George R. Robbins, who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859 and lived in the area. 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. I remember when the sale of lottery tickets was a controversial item, but those tickets are being sold here, and Robbinsville is still a strong community and it will continue to carry on. My uncle had the last beer joint in town and when they closed him down in 1947 (Graham County went dry in 1948) and when I went to his funeral, he was yellow. I have enjoyed my time helping with honoring our Veterans, helping the kids catch fish at the fishing derbies, Fourth of July events, Christmas parades, old car shows, and Trunk or Treats. I am not one to drink. I have been working hard applying for CBDG grants to completely bring our Tallulah Water Plant back on-line and up-to-date. If I am elected, I will not drive a town vehicle or use town credit or fuel cards and I will pay my own cellphone bill. I am planning on working with the community and local missions about the growing homeless population. This would promote more jobs. [111], Plans are underway to redevelop the portion of the township which lies to the south of Route 33, between the Hamilton Township border and U.S. Route 130. | Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Indoor athletic complex features over 60,000 square feet of playing space and three full-sized athletic fields. Blakely, Cipriano and Todd are teamed up on a slate with Mayor David Fried, who is running unopposed. I want to continue to take actions to beautify the downtown area. Town officials from Robbinsville spent more than $30,000 of taxpayer money without submitting required receipts, including a $429 purchase at a high-end fashion store and hundreds of dollars more . I know how it is to leave Robbinsville to support your family and know how it is to be homesick and missing Robbinsville. [114], As of May2010[update], the township had a total of 99.99 miles (160.92km) of roadways, of which 78.26 miles (125.95km) were maintained by the municipality, 8.16 miles (13.13km) by Mercer County, 8.37 miles (13.47km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 5.20 miles (8.37km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.[115]. Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. Box 69, Robbinsville, NC 28771, Street address: [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%. According to the Kppen climate classification system, Robbinsville Township, New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Somehow, in the midst of all my jobs and duties, I have had the privilege of serving as town alderman for the past four years. 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. I am very interested in looking into affordable housing for families and I want to continue to find ways to keep the tourists here instead of just driving through. Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. More ethical hiring practices are needed to prevent nepotism. For meeting recordings from August 2020 through February 2023 - please use this link. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Robbinsville Township include: For the census-designated place within the township, see, Census Bureau map of Robbinsville Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Interactive map of Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, Federal, state, and county representation, Category:People from Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, "'The Jewel of the Meadowlands'? Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 2023 Mercer County, NJ. Situated in the southeast corner of Mercer County,Robbinsville Township is a diverse, 20.5 square mile community with a population of 15,476 located midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Sections of this page. Under Robbinsville Township's nonpartisan Mayor-Council Form of Government, the Mayor exercises the executive powers of the municipality. I will work hard to promote all that Robbinsville has to offer to our visitors, in order to provide growth opportunities for our future generations! 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. At its annual organizational meeting, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve for one-year terms. There needs to be a policy preventing elected officials from hiring family members and boyfriends/girlfriends, or holding town jobs themselves. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the Town. Moonshine has been made and broadcast on television in this dry county. You have permission to edit this article. 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. The plan would covert 38 acres of preserved farmland into athletic fields near the High School #localnews #robbinsville. Hello, my name is Stephen Hooper. We need more opportunity for our people to have a good-paying job. Deborah Blakely is 20-year resident of Robbinsville and a graduate of Trenton State College (BS) and Saint John's University (MA). [30] The team won the championship in 2014 with a 220 postseason record and a 41 win against Bossier City, Louisiana in the tournament final. I have working knowledge on our 27 miles of waterlines and 15 miles of sewer lines. Of all households, 25.8% were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The airport averages 30,000 aircraft operations per year.[125]. [83][84][85], As of March 2011, there were a total of 8,361 registered voters in Robbinsville Township, of which 2,186 (26.1%) were registered as Democrats, 2,068 (24.7%) were registered as Republicans and 4,101 (49.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated. Three running for election to two seats on Robbinsville Council, one unopposed, Communities struggle to find new police officers, Ewing mayor looking to fast track ESCC reconstruction, Deadly legionella bacteria once again detected in Trenton Water Works system, Colleagues remember long-time athletic director Steve Gazdek. A vote for Debbie is a vote for the future of Robbinsville.. * Continue to make sound decisions for the people of Robbinsville. I then started working with the Graham County Sheriffs Office and graduated from the Department of Corrections curriculum at Tri-County Community College and was certified by the state of North Carolina. We also need to get the Tallulah Water Plant back up and running. Along with Pennmark Property Management, we have been working very hard over the span of many years to make this happen. [102] Schools in the district (with 201819 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[103]) are Tourism is our new industry and we must embrace that. Blakely: I would like to assist the town in the further development of Town Center South. ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - At their Thursday night reorganization meeting, the Robbinsville Township Council unanimously chose longtime resident Deborah Blakely to fill the seat vacated by the . [65][66], For the 20222023 session, the 14th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Linda R. Greenstein (D, Plainsboro Township) and in the General Assembly by Daniel R. Benson (D, Hamilton Township, Mercer County) and Wayne DeAngelo (D, Hamilton Township, Mercer County). Kristin L. McLaughlin (D, Hopewell Township, 2024),[74] Im so thankful to give back to a community which I truly love. 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. (2023). Established in 1912, Papas is the nations oldest family-owned pizzeria. Town of Robbinsville, NC - Your Natural Destination. 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. How would you work to help control municipal taxes? Sharing services with a neighboring town will certainly help control municipal taxes. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. One of the main reasons Robbinsville became the set of numerous Hollywood films is its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance. If elected, I would like to finish what we started during my last term: replacing the water and sewer infrastructure. Blakelys first husband, Tom, passed away unexpectedly in 2008. Mercer County's constitutional officers are This diversity, however, is not reflected in our towns leadership. Property Tax Rate:51.8 cents per every $100 of assessed value, Public Schools:Robbinsville High School, Sharon Elementary School andPond Road Middle School, Public Library:Mercer County Library/Robbinsville Township Branch (609-259-2150), Cable Company:Altice (Optimum) and Verizon FioS, Gas/Electric:Public Service and Electric Company (PSE&G) & Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), Department of Public Works:(609-259-0422), 2350 Route 33 Town Center, Robbinsville NJ 08691. Hello, my name is Kenneth Hyde and I am a native of Graham County. Email or phone: Password: . I am a lifelong resident of Robbinsville, earned my Bachelor of Science at Western Carolina University, and also worked toward a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting at Western Carolina University. in North Carolina to ascertain how they operate so much more efficiently than Robbinsville does. I consider it a honor that I have got to serve my community. Mercer County Small Business Grant Program APPLY HERE, Mercer County Community Investment Initiative -- ENTER HERE. Rain likely. I am against alcohol sales. [58], Robbinsville Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District[59] and is part of New Jersey's 14th state legislative district. [47][48], The median income for a household in the township was $71,377, and the median income for a family was $90,878. [62], For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim (D, Moorestown). I worked for Graham County EMS for 13 years, at which time I switched careers to 911 Communications in Cherokee, where I have been for the past three years. And I have been talking to the sheriffs office about having a deputy assigned to city limits. Im committed to doing my absolute best with what they decide. Robbinsville High School serves all of Robbinsville Township's high school students on site and graduated its first class of 150 students in June 2008. I never wanted to take your money and spend it frivolously. Press alt + / to open this menu. 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. Blakely opted to run for one of the four-year terms rather than the two-year unexpired seat. The Town of Robbinsville is located in Graham County. NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route. Veteran National Championships for. Since 2017, crops from the farm have been able to help reduce the overall operating costs of our Senior Center while being able to make generous donations to Meals on Wheels and local food banks. The Council is the legislative branch. Cipriano has been serving on the Robbinsville Township Council for four years after first being elected in 2018. Ideally, Township Council meetings will go back to being held at 7 p.m. so more residents can participate, and agendas should be emailed in advance of the meetings via the towns newsfeed. The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so. I always want our residents to feel heard and supported. Hello, I am Brian Taco Johnson and am 41 years old. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. Jump to. For every 100 females, the population had 91.3 males. I will also try to get businesses or companies to come to Robbinsville for economy. I graduated in 1976 from Robbinsville High School, where I played on two state championship football teams. 2. I think we need to find a away to restore the vacant furniture plant and use it for small businesses. 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. Agrahara: Throughout my professional career, Ive had the opportunity to work and lead across a variety of industries and make significant financial decisions. Moving forward with creating healthy economic development (ie. I have no direct stance on beer/wine sales, which is why we are leaving the decision up to the people of Robbinsville. Agrahara: Our township faces a transparency issue. Early on, I found myself attending council meetings and wanting to get more involved in the community. For more information about fun things to do in and around Robbinsville,click here. I think the biggest challenge Robbinsville faces is the current lack of vision. I will work to get the Tallulah Creek Water Plant updated and back on line and in service. Land Use Board. As councilman, I would look for additional opportunities to explore shared service agreements with surrounding communities and Robbinsville schools to help keep our municipal taxes stable. [27] On November 6, 2007, voters approved by a vote of 1,816 to 693[28] a measure that changed the township's name from Washington Township (the name of five other municipalities in New Jersey) to Robbinsville, named after a settlement within the township. 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. If elected, I will work hard to make that happen! 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. 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. At the annual organizational meeting held during the first week of January of each year, the Council selects a President and Vice President to serve for one-year terms. [30], According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 20.58 square miles (53.30km2), including 20.44 square miles (52.94km2) of land and 0.14 square miles (0.36km2) of water (0.68%). Michael Todd, 43, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 18 years. A job for our kids that are getting out of school and having to move from home to work. I have treated the people with respect and fairness. [29], Robbinsville Township is known for reaching the Little League Softball World Series in four of the seven years from 2008 to 2014, the only program in the nation to do so. We also are on the cusp of building a new police and court building as part of a shared services agreement with a neighboring town. Alderman candidate Blake Orr did not respond by The Graham Stars deadline. On November 6, 2007, residents approveda measure that changed the towns name from Washington Township to Robbinsville Township. 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. treewalker treestand replacement seat, erwin jarvis appeal, era model of reflection jasper, 2013,

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