Maywood, New Jersey
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | June 29, 1894 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Borough |
| - Mayor | Lorraine LaPietra (Democratic Party, 2007) |
| - Administrator | Thomas H. Richards[1] |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| - Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation [2] | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population (2006)[3] | |
| - Total | 9,374 |
| - Density | 7,326.2/sq mi (2,828.3/km²) |
| Time zone | U.S. EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | U.S. EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07607 |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 34-44880[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0878208[5] |
| Website: http://www.maywoodnj.org | |
Maywood is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 9,523.
Maywood was incorporated as a borough on June 29, 1894, from portions of Midland Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day, at the height of the Boroughitis phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County.[6]
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[edit] Geography
Maywood is located at (40.905030, -74.062795)[7].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 536 |
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| 1910 | 889 | 65.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,618 | 82% | |
| 1930 | 3,398 | 110% | |
| 1940 | 4,052 | 19.2% | |
| 1950 | 8,667 | 113.9% | |
| 1960 | 11,460 | 32.2% | |
| 1970 | 11,087 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 9,895 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,473 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 9,523 | 0.5% | |
| Est. 2006 | 9,374 | [3] | −1.6% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[8][9] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 9,523 people, 3,710 households, and 2,626 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7,326.2 people per square mile (2,828.3/km²). There were 3,777 housing units at an average density of 2,905.7/sq mi (1,121.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 84.57% White, 2.79% African American, 0.07% Native American, 7.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.71% of the population.
There were 3,710 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $62,113, and the median income for a family was $73,419. Males had a median income of $49,566 versus $38,193 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,117. About 2.5% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Maywood is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[10]
The Mayor of Maywood is Timothy J. Eustace (Democratic Party, term ends December 31, 2011). Members of the Borough Council are Erich Fleischman (D, 2010), Nancy M. Jengo (D, 2008), Lorraine LaPietra (D, 2010), William B. Rupp (D, 2008), Jack Savage (D, 2009), and Kevin McVey (D, 2008). The borough attorney is William F. Rupp.[11][12] The borough administrator is Thomas H. Richards.[1]
In elections held on November 6, 2007, 39% of registered voters turned out to fill a four-year term for mayor and two three-year seats on the Borough Council. Democratic councilman Timothy J. Eustace (1,179 votes) won the mayoral race, defeating Republican challenger Alfred M. Ballerini (832) to become mayor. Democratic incumbents Lorraine LaPietra (1,124) and Erich Fleischman (1,111) won re-election to the council, with Republicans Antoinette Schmidt (853) and Susan D. Preziosi (851) trailing.[13][14][15]
On Election Day, November 7, 2006, voters filled two seats on the Borough Council. As of Election Day, the council was composed entirely of Democrats, in a community in which registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a small margin. The two Democratic incumbents, Timothy J. Eustace (1,822 votes) and Jack Savage (1,734) won re-election, defeating Republican Anthony P. Klymenko (1,040). The Democratic sweep gave Eustace his fourth term in office and Savage his second, and continued full Democratic control of the Council for 2007.[16][17][18]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Maywood is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 37th Legislative District.[19]
New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District, covering the southern portion of Bergen County and sections of Hudson County and Passaic County, is represented by Steve Rothman (D, Fair Lawn). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 37th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Loretta Weinberg (D, Teaneck) and in the Assembly by Valerie Huttle (D, Englewood) and Gordon M. Johnson (D, Englewood).[20] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[21]
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D).[22] The executive, along with the seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. As of 2008, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D, Ramsey) and Vernon Walton (D, Englewood).[23]
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford).[24]
[edit] Politics
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 9,505 in Maywood, there were 5,474 registered voters (57.6% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 1,085 (19.8% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 899 (16.4% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 3,487 (63.7% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were three voters registered to other parties.[25]
On the national level, Maywood leans slightly toward the Democratic Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 51% of the vote here, defeating Republican George W. Bush, who received around 48%.[26]
[edit] Education
The Maywood Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Memorial School serves kindergarten to third grade (354 students as of 2005-06[27]). For the 1996-97 school year, Memorial School was formally designated as a National Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that an American school can achieve.[28]
Maywood Avenue School serves fourth through eight grade (459 students[27]). The school offers a wide variety of after school activities ranging from cheerleading to chess club. Older students have the opportunity to contribute to their school newspaper, The Hawk, and their yearbook.
After graduating from Maywood Avenue School, students in public school for grades 9 - 12 attend Hackensack High School in Hackensack, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Hackensack Public Schools, together with students from Rochelle Park and South Hackensack.[29]
Students also attend the Bergen County Academies,Bergen County Technical High School or other schools including Bergen Catholic High School, Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Saint Joseph Regional High School and Paramus Catholic High School
[edit] Transportation
New Jersey Transit bus routes 144, 145, 148, 162, 163, 164, 175, 712, 751, 752, 753, 755, 758 and 770 serve Maywood.[30]
Route 17 passes through Maywood. Main roads in Maywood include Maywood Avenue, Central Avenue, Passaic Street, and Spring Valley Road.
[edit] Corporate residents
To this day, Coca-Cola uses as an ingredient a coca leaf extract prepared by a Stepan Company plant in Maywood.[31] The facility, which had been known as the Maywood Chemical Works, was purchased by Stepan in 1959.[32] The plant is the only commercial entity in the country authorized by the Drug Enforcement Agency to import coca leaves, which come primarily from Peru. The non-narcotic extract is sold to Coke, while the active ingredient is sold to a pharmaceutical firm for medicinal purposes.[33]
[edit] Historic sites
The Maywood Train Station has been restored after the question came up about possibly destroying the famous landmark. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003 as Building #03000487.[34] The station was restored by the all volunteer, non-profit Maywood Station Historical Committee who now operate the historic site as the Maywood Station Museum. [35]
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Maywood include:
- Danielle Monaro a radio host from Z100 on the morning show, Elvis Duran and the Z Morning Zoo.[citation needed]
- Alex Vincent (1981-), actor, noted for his role in the film Child's Play.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Borough Offices, Borough of Maywood. Accessed May 27, 2008.
- ^ USGS GNIS: Borough of Maywood, Geographic Names Information System, accessed October 1, 2007.
- ^ a b Census data for Maywood, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 6, 2007.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 81.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Historical Population Trends in Bergen County (1900 - 2000), Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed December 23, 2007.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 157.
- ^ Maywood Mayor and Council, Borough of Maywood. Accessed January 22, 2008. Still shows member of 2007 council as of date accessed.
- ^ "County of Bergen: 2007 County and Municipal Directory", Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 51. Source shows 2006 term-end dates for Eustace and Savage, shows Thomas H. Richards as Mayor and Lorraine LaPietra as councilmember.
- ^ "Maywood municipal elections", The Record (Bergen County), October 29, 2007. Accessed November 28, 2007.
- ^ "Maywood election results", The Record (Bergen County), November 6, 2007. Accessed November 28, 2007.
- ^ Bergen County election results, The Record (Bergen County), November 7, 2007. Accessed November 10, 2007.
- ^ Maywood Election Guide, The Record (Bergen County), November 1, 2006.
- ^ Maywood election results, The Record (Bergen County), November 8, 2006.
- ^ Bergen County 2006 General Election Results, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Bergen County Executive, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ Freeholder Home Page, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ Constitutional Officers, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," Bergen County, New Jersey, dated April 1, 2006.
- ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.
- ^ a b Data for Maywood Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 27, 2008.
- ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.
- ^ Hackensack High School 2006 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 12, 2008. "Hackensack High School serves the communities of Hackensack, South Hackensack, Maywood and Rochelle Park."
- ^ New Jersey Transit Bus Schedules, New Jersey Transit. Accessed August 30, 2007.
- ^ Benson, Drew. "Coca kick in drinks spurs export fears", The Washington Times, April 20, 2004. Accessed June 14, 2007. "Coke dropped cocaine from its recipe around 1900, but the secret formula still calls for a cocaine-free coca extract produced at a Stepan Co. factory in Maywood, N.J. Stepan buys about 100 metric tons of dried Peruvian coca leaves each year, said Marco Castillo, spokesman for Peru's state-owned National Coca Co."
- ^ History, Stepan Company. Accessed June 14, 2007.
- ^ May, Clifford D. "How Coca-Cola Obtains Its Coca", The New York Times, July 1, 1988. Accessed April 11, 2008. "A Stepan laboratory in Maywood, N.J., is the nation's only legal commercial importer of coca leaves, which it obtains mainly from Peru and, to a lesser extent, Bolivia. Besides producing the coca flavoring agent for Coca-Cola, Stepan extracts cocaine from the coca leaves, which it sells to Mallinckrodt Inc., a St. Louis pharmaceutical manufacturer that is the only company in the United States licensed to purify the product for medicinal use."
- ^ NEW JERSEY - Bergen County, National Register of Historic Places. Accessed November 11, 2007.
- ^ About Us, Maywood Station Museum. Accessed March 11, 2008.
[edit] External links
- Maywood official website
- Maywood Public Schools
- Maywood Public Schools's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for Maywood Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Hackensack High School
- Statistical data on Maywood
- Maywood First Aid Squad at the World Trade Center 9/11/2001 - 9/12/2001
- Maywood, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Maywood Station Museum
- Maywood Station Historical Committee
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