Point Pleasant, New Jersey

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map_caption=Map of Point Pleasant in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.


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leader_name=Martin Konkus (R, 2010)
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Point Pleasant is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,306. The United States Census Bureau's 2006 population estimate for Point Pleasant was 19,882.

Point Pleasant was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21 1920, from portions of Brick Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 19, 1920. The borough was reincorporated on March 12 1928."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 205.]

Geography

Point Pleasant is located at coor dms|40|4|47|N|74|4|14|W|city (40.079642, -74.070419)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it (15.14%) is water.

The town is home to the Point Pleasant Canal, a part of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930=2058
1940=2082
1950=4009
1960=10182
1970=15968
1980=17747
1990=18177
2000=19306
estimate= 19882
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=16000US3459880&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=point+pleasant&_cityTown=point+pleasant&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Point Pleasant borough] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 9 2007.]
footnote=Population 1930 - 1990. [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,560 households, and 5,231 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,461.6 people per square mile (2,111.6/km²). There were 8,350 housing units at an average density of 2,362.2/sq mi (913.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.83% White, 0.29% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.

There were 7,560 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the borough the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $55,987, and the median income for a family was $64,798. Males had a median income of $50,828 versus $32,886 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,715. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Point Pleasant 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. 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."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 53.]

The Mayor is the head of municipal government; sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed; presides over the Council. votes only to break ties; can veto ordinances subject to override by ⅔ majority of Council; and appoints subordinate officers with Council approval. After thirty days or upon Council disapproval, Council fills posts.

The Borough Council is the legislative body of municipality. The Council overrides a mayor's veto by ⅔ majority of all members, confirms mayor's appointments. The Council gains appointment power upon failure to confirm mayor's appointee or after office vacant for thirty days. The Council has all executive responsibility not placed in office of mayor.

The Mayor of Point Pleasant is Martin Konkus R, term ends December 31 2010. The members of the Borough Council are Council President A. Roger Pyrtko (R, 2008) Susan Rogers (R, 2011), William Dikun (R, 2011), John N. Kaklamanis (R, 2009), Brian W. McAlindin (R, 2008) and Shaun O'Rourke (D, 2009). [ [http://www.ptboro.com/council.htm Mayor and Borough Council] , Borough of Point Pleasant. Accessed July 24, 2008.] [ [http://www.oceancountyclerk.com/elelectedofficials2008.pdf#page=9 2008 Elected Officials of Ocean County] , Ocean County, New Jersey. p. 9. Accessed July 24, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Point Pleasant is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 63. Accessed August 30 2006.]

Education

The Point Pleasant School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3413290 Data for the Point Pleasant School District] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed July 24, 2008.] are two elementary schools for grades K-5 — [http://www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/nellie/nellie/pages/main.html Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School] (846 students) and [http://www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/ocean/ocean_road.htm Ocean Road School] (626) — [http://www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/memorial/rfeldman/home.htm Memorial Middle School] for grades 6-8 (750) and Point Pleasant Boro High School for grades 9-12 (1,039).

In media

*A fictionalized version of the town was the setting of a short-lived 2005 television show, "Point Pleasant."
*Point Pleasant is mentioned in "The Sopranos" episode "Employee of the Month", as the city in which Johnny Sack and his wife own a condominium.

Noted residents

Notable current and former residents of Point Pleasant include:
*Antonella Barba (1986-), contestant on the sixth season of "American Idol". [Canacci, Bill. [http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070215/NEWS/70214022 Antonella Barba of Point Pleasant in final 24 on "American Idol"] , "Home News Tribune", February 15, 2007.]
*Peter Cancro, CEO of Jersey Mike's Subs, who started working at the Point Pleasant location as a 14-year old.cite news | last = D'Agnese | first = Joseph | title = With this Franchise, The State Is on a Roll | publisher = The New York Times | date = 2000-04-02 | url = http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9501E3D6153CF931A35757C0A9669C8B63| accessdate = 2008-04-10| quote = "It certainly is for Mr. Cancro. At age 14, he followed his brother's lead and got a job at Mike's sandwich shop in their hometown, Point Pleasant."]
*Tawny Cypress (1976-), actress appearing on " K-Ville" as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau. [ [http://www.fox.com/kville/bios/tawny.htm Tawny Cypress - K-Ville] , Fox Broadcasting Company. Accessed December 6, 2007. "A native of Point Pleasant, NJ, Cypress currently lives in New York City."]
*Kirsten Dunst (1982-), actress born in Point Pleasant in 1982. [ [http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/Apr242006/metromon164942006423.asp Birthday Banter] , "Deccan Herald", accessed February 27, 2007.]
*Laurel Hester (1956-2006), police officer who rose to national attention with her deathbed appeal for the extension of pension benefits to her domestic partner. [Wilson, Michael. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/20/obituaries/20partner.html "Lieutenant Who Won Pension Rights for Her Domestic Partner Dies at 49"] , "The New York Times", February 20, 2006. Accessed December 18, 2007. "Lieutenant Hester died in the house in Point Pleasant that she owned with her partner, Stacie Andree."]
*Leonard Lomell (1919-), U.S. Army Ranger who played a pivotal role in destroying German gun emplacements on D-Day. [Christopher, Sam. [http://www.monmouth.edu/news/news_story.asp?iNewsID=4448&strBack=/Default.asp "Toms River Vet to be Honored by Monmouth University"] , copy of article from "Ocean County Observer", May 6, 2007. Accessed April 7, 2008.]
*Diamond Dallas Page (1956-), former professional wrestler.
*Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953), playwright, married local woman Agnes Boulton and lived here winter of 1918-1919. When the couple divorced, Agnes moved back to Point Pleasant with the children, Shane and Oona. Oona O'Neill later married Charlie Chaplin. [ [http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:NYTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1018CDF7D0E4E0EB&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated4&req_dat=11ECDBF131F44C689BB0EDBA11D99EE0 "If You're Thinking of Living In/Point Pleasant, N.J. A Borough With a Variety of Boating. The New York Times. Jerry Cheslow. November 9, 2003.] ]
*Christie Pearce (1975-), USA Soccer player - born here in 1975. [ [http://www.womensoccer.com/biogs/pearce.html Christie Pearce bio] , accessed July 22, 2006.]
*Kurt Pellegrino (1979-), MMA fighter- Fighting under the UFC brand. [ [http://www.ufcespanol.com/index.cfm?fa=fighter.detail&pid=457 Kurt Pellegrino "Batman"] , Ultimate Fighting Championship. Accessed June 6, 2007.]
*Dean DeLeo (1961-), Stone Temple Pilots guitarist.
*Soraya (1969-2006), musician, Latin Grammy Award-winning, Colombian American artist, born here. [ [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/11/AR2006051102207.html?nav=hcmodule Soraya, a Singer Who Needed No Translation] , "The Washington Post" by Achy Obejas, May 12, 2006.]

References

External links

* [http://www.ptboro.com/ Point Pleasant website]
* [http://www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/ Point Pleasant School District]
*NJReportCard|29|4210|0|Point Pleasant School District
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3413290 Data for the Point Pleasant School District] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.oceancountylibrary.org/Branches/PX/px.htm Point Pleasant Borough Branch of Ocean County Library]
* [http://www.pointpleasanthistory.com/ Point Pleasant Historical Society]