Howell Township, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Howell Township, New Jersey
settlement_type = Township
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map_caption = Map of Howell Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.


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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Howell Township, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Monmouth
government_footnotes =
government_type = Faulkner Act (Council-Manager)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Joseph M. DiBella
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = February 23, 1801

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 158.0
area_land_km2 = 157.8
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 61.0
area_land_sq_mi = 60.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2007
population_footnotes =
population_total = 51353
population_density_km2 = 310.0
population_density_sq_mi = 802.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|882113|Township of Howell, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.]
elevation_m = 25
elevation_ft = 82
latd = 40 |latm = 9 |lats = 53 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 12 |longs = 27 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07731
area_code = 732
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-33300GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
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website = http://www.twp.howell.nj.us
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Howell is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 48,903.

Howell Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 23, 1801, from portions of Shrewsbury Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Brick Township in the newly-created Ocean County (February 15, 1850), Wall Township (March 7, 1851) and Farmingdale, (April 8, 1903)."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 180.]

Some scenes for the "War of the Worlds" 2005 remake were filmed here, and a neighborhood called Ardena Acres was recreated as a set and left standing in Universal Studios Hollywood.

Ramtown (2000 Census population of 5,932) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Howell Township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 61.0 square miles (158.0 km²), of which, 60.9 square miles (157.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.15%) is water.

Howell was formed from territory taken from Shrewsbury Township under an act of the New Jersey General Assembly passed February 23, 1801. The township, as formed, included in addition to its present area all of what is now Wall Township, Lakewood Township, Brick Township, and all the boroughs along the Atlantic Ocean from Barnegat Inlet of the Shark River Inlet at Belmar. [ [http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/content/83/default.aspx Howell Township's History] , accessed June 12, 2006]

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930=3146
1940=4039
1950=6696
1960=11153
1970=21756
1980=25065
1990=38987
2000=48903
estimate= 51353
estyear=2007
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&_name=howell&_state=04000US34&_county=howell&_cityTown=howell&_zip=&_sse=on&_lang=en&pctxt=fph Census data for Howell township] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 17, 2008]
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 48,903 people, 16,063 households, and 13,011 families residing in the township. The population density was 802.8 people per square mile (310.0/km²). There were 16,572 housing units at an average density of 272.1/sq mi (105.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 89.99% White, 3.56% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.58% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.34% of the population.

The most common first ancestry group cited by Howell residents in the 2000 Census are German (17.7%), English (12.7%), Irish (11.5%), United States or American (9.9%), Polish (6.6%), French (except Basque) (4.0%) and Italian (2.7%). [ [http://www.city-data.com/township/Howell-Monmouth-NJ.html Howell township, Monmouth County, New Jersey] , city-data.com. Accessed December 19, 2007.]

There were 16,063 households out of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,069, and the median income for a family was $74,623. Males had a median income of $55,349 versus $34,722 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,143. About 3.1% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Howell Township operates under the Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) form of municipal government."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 135.]

The Mayor of Howell Township is Mayor Joseph M. DiBella. Other Township Council members are Deputy Mayor Michael Howell, Angela Dalton, Cynthia Schomaker and Robert Walsh. [ [http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/content/77/default.aspx Howell Township Mayor and Council] , Howell Township. Accessed April 28, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Howell Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 30th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 59. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

The Howell Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth 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=3407560 Data for the Howell Township Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 28, 2008.] ) are ten K-5 (or PreK-5, as noted) elementary schools: [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Adelphia_home.aspx Adelphia School] (471 students), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Aldrich_home.aspx Aldrich School] (376), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Ardena_home.aspx Ardena School] (338), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Greenville_home.aspx Greenville School] (PreK-5; 556), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Griebling_home.aspx Griebling School] (488), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/LOP_home.aspx Land O' Pines School] (555), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Newbury_home.aspx Newbury School] (457), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Ramtown_home.aspx Ramtown School] (576), [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Southard_home.aspx Southard School] (362) and [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/Taunton_home.aspx Taunton School] (478); and three intermediate schools serving grades 6-8: [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/MMS_home.aspx Memorial Middle School] (567) [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/MSN_home.aspx Middle School North] (942) and [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/MSS_home.aspx Middle School South] (1,053).

Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend either Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School (depending on home address), as part of the Freehold Regional High School District. The Freehold Regional High School District also serves students from Colts Neck Township, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Manalapan Township and Marlboro. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/25/1650/25-1650-000.html Freehold Regional High School District 2007 Report Card Narrative] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 28, 2008. "Freehold Regional High School District, the largest high school district in New Jersey, has six high schools with almost 12,000 students and over 1,500 employees.... District members include the Townships of Colts Neck, Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro, and the Boroughs of Englishtown, Farmingdale, and Freehold."] Students from Howell can apply to participate in one of the Freehold Regional Learning Center programs within these six schools.

Students from Howell may also apply to attend one of the Monmouth County Vocational School District schools throughout Monmouth County.

Monmouth Academy (formerly Lakewood Prep School) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational day school located in Howell Township, that serves 180 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Howell is also served by [http://www.stveronicaschool.com/ Saint Veronica's School] , a Catholic School for grades K-8

Points of interest

*Manasquan Reservoir
*Turkey Swamp Park

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Howell Township include:
*Bonnie Bernstein (born 1970), sportscaster for ESPN/ABC Sports. [ [http://www.bonniebernstein.com/bio/bio.html Bonnie Bernstein biography at BonnieBernstein.com] , accessed December 14, 2006.]
*Karl Girolamo, has a recurring role on the daytime soap "As the World Turns" as Kevin Davis. [ [http://www.soapoperadigest.com/features/atwt/interviews/karlgirolamo/ Seven Minutes With Kevin] , "Soap Opera Digest", accessed December 19, 2006. "I'm originally from Staten Island, NY, and then I moved to Howell, NJ, when I was 12 years old."]
*Nick LaBrocca (born 1984), midfielder for the Colorado Rapids. [ [http://www.scarletknights.com/soccer-men/news/release.asp?prID=5484 LaBrocca Makes Pro Debut for Colorado Rapids] , Rutgers University Scarley Knights press release, dated June 19, 2007. Accessed August 20, 2007. "The Howell, N.J. native was drafted by the team in January as the ninth pick in the third round and the 35th overall pick and was signed by the team in early April."]
*Tom Pelphrey (born 1982), one of the current stars of the daytime soap "Guiding Light", as Jonathan Randall. He won his first Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Younger Actor" on April 28, 2006. [ [http://www.soapcentral.com/gl/theactors/pelphrey.php Tom Pelphrey: At a Glance] , Soapcentral.com, accessed April 17, 2007. "Tom grew up in Howell, NJ. In his free time, he enjoys reading, Steven Segal movies, and riding his motorcycle."]
*Kal Penn (born 1977), attended Howell High School's fine and performing arts program. Starred in the feature films "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle", "National Lampoon's Van Wilder", "Malibu's Most Wanted", and in the upcoming Van Wilder and Harold and Kumar sequels. [ [http://www.indiaenews.com/america/20061111/28317.htm Indian American actor is lead player in US comedy] . "India eNews", November 11, 2006.]
*Amy Polumbo (born 1984), Miss New Jersey 2007. [ [http://www.nbc10.com/news/13669394/detail.html "Miss N.J. To Keep Crown"] , WCAU (TV), July 12, 2007. Accessed September 17, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://www.twp.howell.nj.us Howell Township website]
* [http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/ Howell Township Public Schools]
*NJReportCard|25|2290|0|Howell Township Public Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3407560 Data for the Howell Township Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://groups.google.com/group/howell-twp-school-issues?hl=en Howell Twp Public School Issues community message board]
* [http://www.frhsd.com/howell/ Howell High School]
* [http://www.frhsd.com/coltsneck/ Colts Neck High School]
* [http://www.frhsd.com Freehold Regional High School District]
*NJReportCard|25|1650|0|Freehold Regional High School District
* [http://www.howellchamber.com Howell Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.howellnj.com/ A well-established community message board for news and discussion of Howell issues and events]