Hopatcong, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Hopatcong, New Jersey
settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Map of Hopatcong Borough in Sussex County.


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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Hopatcong, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Sussex
government_footnotes =
government_type = Borough (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Sylvia Petillo
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = April 2, 1898 as "Brooklyn"
established_title1 = Renamed
established_date1 = March 22, 1901 as "Hopatcong"

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
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area_total_km2 = 32.0
area_land_km2 = 28.4
area_water_km2 = 3.6
area_total_sq_mi = 12.3
area_land_sq_mi = 11.0
area_water_sq_mi = 1.4

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 15884
population_density_km2 = 559.7
population_density_sq_mi = 1449.7

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|885259|Borough of Hopatcong, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.]
elevation_m = 305
elevation_ft = 1001
latd = 40 |latm = 57 |lats = 22 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 39 |longs = 27 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07843
area_code = 973
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-32910GR|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.]
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website = http://www.hopatcong.org
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Hopatcong is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 15,888.

The area had been called "Brookland" in the 1800s and the lake that was expanded to become Lake Hopatcong had been known as "Great Pond" or "Brookland Pond". During the 1803s, the name of the community had been modified to "Brooklyn", to match the spelling of the city on New York's Long Island. [Balston, Mottel. [http://www.landingnewjersey.com/history.htm A HISTORY OF LANDING, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY] , LandingNewJersey.com. Accessed May 19, 2008.] Hopatcong was originally established as the Borough of Brooklyn on April 2, 1898 from portions of Byram Township. On March 22, 1901, the Borough of Hopatcong replaced Brooklyn. ["The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. pp. 231 (re Hopatcong) and 229 (re Brooklyn)] In 1922, residents of Byram Cove, Northwood, and other areas to the west of the original land area of the borough, voted to leave Byram Township and join Hopatcong, leaving the Borough with its current borders. [ [http://www.hopatcong.org/1d.htm WELCOME TO HOPATCONG HISTORY] , accessed December 28, 2006]

Geography

Hopatcong is located at coor dms|40|56|19|N|74|39|52|W|city (40.938650, -74.664462)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 12.3 square miles (32.0 km²), of which, 11.0 square miles (28.4 km²) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it (11.18%) is water.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930=534
1940=660
1950=1173
1960=3391
1970=9052
1980=15531
1990=15586
2000=15888
estimate= 15884
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=06000US3402764980&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C05000US34027%7C06000US3402764980&_street=&_county=Hopatcong&_cityTown=Hopatcong&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=060&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Hopatcong borough] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 20, 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 15,888 people, 5,656 households, and 4,236 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,449.7 people per square mile (559.7/km²). There were 6,190 housing units at an average density of 564.8/sq mi (218.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.10% White, 1.95% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 1.42% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.99% of the population.

There were 5,656 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $65,799, and the median income for a family was $73,277. Males had a median income of $47,083 versus $34,238 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,698. About 2.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

History

The town of Hopatcong has a rich history given its relationship with New York City. It borders Lake Hopatcong, a partially man made lake that is now a source of much recreation and desirable real estate, and is the biggest lake in New Jersey. The town, just 40 miles west of New York City, began as a summer get away for the wealthy in NYC who primarily sought access to the lake. An amusement park sprung up called "Bertrand's Island" which was accessible via the lake or by car through Mount Arlington. The construction of Interstate 80, a highway that stretches from Teaneck, New Jersey all the way across the country to San Francisco, California, triggered rapid growth in New York City's suburbs and led to Hopatcong becoming a permanent residential community.

Government

Local government

Hopatcong 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. 110.]

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the Borough, helps set the agenda for Council meetings and chairs all meetings of the Council. The Mayor can vote only in the event of a tie but has the power to veto any ordinance adopted by the Council.

The Mayor has executive authority to act between Council meetings in matters affecting the Borough. The Mayor can declare a state of emergency and can act to protect the Borough and its citizens. The Mayor appoints the members of all Borough Committees and certain Borough Commissions. The Mayor's nominations for certain other Borough Boards and Commissions are subject to Council approval. The Mayor prepares the initial draft of the annual Borough budget for submission to the Council. The Mayor can issue Proclamations. The Mayor is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. The Mayor is required to sit as a member of the Borough Planning Board. The signatures of the Mayor and Borough Clerk are necessary to create any legally binding obligation of the Borough.

The Borough Council is the legislative body of the Borough and can act in one of two formats: a) Ordinances, which have the effect of law and b) Resolutions, which state the policy or direction of the Council. Ordinances require public notice and a public hearing prior to adoption. Resolutions must be adopted in public but do not require public hearings.

The Council is charged with the adoption of the annual Borough Budget. The Mayor's nominations of certain Borough officials are also subject to Council approval. Council members are annually appointed by the Mayor to act as liaisons to various Borough departments, Boards, Commissions or Committees. The Council annually elects a member to serve in the position of Council President. In the absence of the Mayor, the Council President can assume the role and duties of the Mayor. The Council also annually elects a member to serve as its representative on the Planning Board.

The Mayor of Hopatcong Borough is Sylvia Petillo (R). Members of the Hopatcong Borough Council are Council President Estelle Klein (R), Rich Bunce (R, 2009), Marie Galate (I, 2009), Bob Modick, Michael Francis, and Madeline McManus (R, 2008). [ [http://www.hopatcong.org/13a.htm 2007 Mayor and Members of the Common Council] , Borough of Hopatcong. Accessed March 24, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Hopatcong Borough is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th 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

Students in grades K through 12 attend the Hopatcong Public Schools. 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=3407440 Data for Hopatcong Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 18, 2008.] ) are:
* [http://www.hopatcongschools.org/hudson_index.htm Hudson Maxim School] (353 students in KG-1)
* [http://www.hopatcongschools.org/tulsa_index.htm Tulsa Trail Elementary School] (394 students in grades 2-3):
* [http://www.hopatcongschools.org/durban_index.htm Durban Avenue School] (395 students in grades 4-5)
* [http://www.hopatcongschools.org/middle_school_index.htm Hopatcong Middle School] (635 students in grades 6-8)
*Hopatcong High School (813 students in grades 9-12)

References

External links

* [http://www.hopatcong.org/ Hopatcong Borough website]
* [http://www.hopatcongschools.org/ Hopatcong Public Schools]
*NJReportCard|37|2240|0|Hopatcong Public Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3407440 Data for Hopatcong Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics