Location: 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. I am going to continue working with Graham County on getting outdoor recreation businesses that will attract tourists and outdoor adventurists. My goal is to create a sustainability committee of experts in our community who can research, gather, and propose the strongest ideas. I served as town alderman for 2 1/2 terms for 10 years in the 1990s and have been your mayor for eight years, come November. I will review current spending and make sure our residents tax dollars are appropriated in a manner that is ethical and serves our residents best. Vincent Calcagno Vincent Calcagno has served on township council since 2009. How would you work to help control municipal taxes? The Town of Robbinsville is located in Graham County. 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. My thoughts on this subject is also simple: we are supposed to be the last dry county in the state of North Carolina, but we are the wettest, dry county! 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. I know how it is to leave Robbinsville to support your family and know how it is to be homesick and missing Robbinsville. Todd and his wife, Gina, have two daughters, Caitlyn and Alyssa, who attend Robbinsville High School and Pond Road Middle School, respectively. I have no direct stance on beer/wine sales, which is why we are leaving the decision up to the people of Robbinsville. Blakely, Cipriano and Todd are teamed up on a slate with Mayor David Fried, who is running unopposed. He had cirrhosis. The 2010 United States census counted 13,642 people, 5,087 households, and 3,591 families in the township. [123][124], Robbinsville Township is home to Trenton-Robbinsville Airport (identifier N87), an uncontrolled general aviation airport, with a 4,275-foot (1,303m) long runway. The township set a preemptive plan for the space at a Dec. 3 council meetingit includes a community recreation facility, picnic area, nesting habitat, community gardens and more. The official changeover took place January 1, 2008, as signs and other items with "Washington" on them began to be changed. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, New Jersey Vaccination Appointment Finder, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, Pre-Register for the TTN Terminal Area Draft Environmental Assessment Public Hearing, Learn about the 2021 Open Space Tax Referendum, PICTURE THIS! 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'? I am the most experienced, best-educated and best hope for improving our town, for everybody. Located behind Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Commissioner Chair Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township, term as commissioner and as chair ends December 31, 2023),[70] The Council is the legislative branch. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. We need to keep that support moving forward regardless of what is transpiring throughout the rest of the country. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. Weve met amazing friends and neighbors; our children are receiving a top rate education in Robbinsville public schools; and we enjoy metropolitan diversity in a small town environment. [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). Early Voting: Primary Election - June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023 Moving forward with creating healthy economic development (ie. 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. I have working knowledge on our 27 miles of waterlines and 15 miles of sewer lines. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. [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. I will use my corporate background and experience along with my network to create opportunities and the environment for our residents to make memories with their loved ones. This 2021 election will allow the citizens to vote on the sale of beer and wine. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021. Consisting of Community Park, Tantum Park (featuring the Tomm May Nature Trail), Foxmoor Community Park, Skate Park and Blakely Park, Robbinsville offers an abundance of playing fields and activity options for recreation leagues and residents alike. We also need to get the Tallulah Water Plant back up and running. http://www.robbinsville.net. I will work to get the Tallulah Creek Water Plant updated and back on line and in service. This would promote more jobs. 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. He currently works as a senior technologist and has two children who attend or attended the Robbinsville School District. For more information about fun things to do in and around Robbinsville,click here. The plan would covert 38 acres of preserved farmland into athletic fields near the High School #localnews #robbinsville. I was ordained at Victory Baptist Church and received a certificate from Missionary Chapel for Pastoral Counseling. We just have not yet found the perfect fit. Agrahara: Our township faces a transparency issue. Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton, 2024),[72] I am running for re-election for Mayor on Nov. 2. Adam is serving his seventh term as a Snowbird and Cherokee County Tribal Council Representative. I will never forget any of this. We live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, with the most amazing people at the heart of it. [68] As of 2023[update], the County Executive is Brian M. Hughes (D, Princeton, term of office ends December 31, 2023). Policies on credit and fuel cards and vehicle use need to be improved. Whatever the outcome of this election, I will continue to work hard as you Postmaster and I will enjoy living in Robbinsville. The two water plants and sewer plant. It is home to a variety of companies' distribution centers, including Scholastic Books, JDSU, Sleepy's, and Grainger Products. According to the Kppen climate classification system, Robbinsville Township, New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Here in Robbinsville, Ive had the opportunity to work for causes important to me like PRIDE, Black Lives Matter, COVID relief, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Todd: The key to attract more business and subsequent ratables for Robbinsville is the redevelopment of the Route 130 corridor. Robbinsville Town Council Holds Public Hearing for New Athletic Facility to be Placed on Thompson Tract. If elected, I will work hard to make that happen! Are there any areas of the budget you feel need to be looked at? I will lock arms with other organizations in the community who also want the absolute best for Robbinsville. If the citizens of Robbinsville vote to re-elect me. [22], The Census Bureau's 20062010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $92,440 (with a margin of error of +/ $11,773) and the median family income was $124,816 (+/ $10,353). [112] In December 2010, the state approved designating this property as an area in need of development, which allows the township to draft a plan and appoint a redeveloper to revive stalled construction projects there. Recordings of minutes are posted on our website for the public. During my time on the Planning Board, I really took an interest in municipal land use law, how it applies to Robbinsville and what the landscape of Robbinsville could be in the future. This is an exciting project and one that Im happy to be a part of. I was born and raised in Graham County and am a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. 3. The Robbinsville Field House is a large membership gym located at the entrance to the warehouse colony near Route 526. Additionally, face coverings are no longer required for entrance into Township buildings effective Friday, May 28, 2021. There was a problem saving your notification. This scheduling is not conducive to open accountability and participation from residents. Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 2023 Mercer County, NJ. I have been blessed to have made friends with the employees of the Town of Robbinsville and they can count on me to help them in any way I can. The Robbins House is situated on 23 acres of preserved open space and is one of the few surviving brick farmhouses in Mercer County. I will uphold whatever decision is made. Cipriano: I first decided to run for council in 2017 so that I could be more involved in the community while serving as an advocate for one of the most diverse constituencies in all of Mercer County. Along with Pennmark Property Management, we have been working very hard over the span of many years to make this happen. Blakely opted to run for one of the four-year terms rather than the two-year unexpired seat. The last four years have gone by so fast, but within the last four years, I have been a part of a lot ofdecisions that have been beneficial to our people. The biggest challenge facing Robbinsville is the lack of jobs. If voted in, it will keep the revenue in our town rather than being used in the surrounding towns. Links to the recorded council meetings should also be made available to residents via the newsfeed, so they may listen to the decisions being made about their town at a time which is convenient to them. There is no reason for an elected official to carry a town credit or fuel card around with them or use the cards unless there is a documented, pre-approved, legitimate town-related expense. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.26. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. 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. A full shopping center and an aesthetic more pleasing to the eye should draw new business to the plaza. The median age was 37 years. 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. The 15,000 square foot facility, opened in October of 2016, is a veritable one-stop shop for residents and features a Township Council chamber and ample meeting space. We have an empty plant building and a super large lot, that could be sold and made into a largeplant, or several small ones. Program. The per capita income for the township was $35,529. Im also proud that residents feel I am approachable and caring. [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. Press alt + / to open this menu. I have been lieutenant for Graham County Jail since 2017. The seat, which Blakely was appointed to in January, is required to be on this year's ballot. [47][48], The median income for a household in the township was $71,377, and the median income for a family was $90,878. A person can order a drink from several restaurants (resorts) in this dry county. I stand with our residents on the alcohol vote. Pond Road Middle School[105] with 1,031 students in grades 58 and Rain likely. [4] Members of the Township Council are Council President Michael Cipriano (2025), Vice President Deborah Blakely (2025), Christine "Chris" Ciaccio (2023), Michael Todd (2023; elected to serve an unexpired term) and Ronald C. Witt Jr. Cipriano: As a member of council, I have been a part of the Foxmoor Shopping Plaza Redevelopment Committee. The Town operates under a mayor -council form of government with a mayor and three town council members elected at-large on a nonpartisa- n basis to four-year terms. Chance of rain 90%.. 19 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Main Street), Robbinsville, NJ 08691. [67], Mercer County is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. 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. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. I went to Robbinsville High School and Tri-County Community College. 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. Agrahara: Throughout my professional career, Ive had the opportunity to work and lead across a variety of industries and make significant financial decisions. Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Committee. 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. Population (2019 estimate): 14,543 people Land Area: 20.32 square miles Libraries: Robbinsville Public Library: (609) 259-2150 Schools: Robbinsville Public Schools: (609) 632-0910 Historic Sites: 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. Interstate 195 also provides access to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township. Cipriano has been serving on the Robbinsville Township Council for four years after first being elected in 2018. [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%. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. [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]. Environmental Commission. [62], For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim (D, Moorestown). Officially known as Union School 45, the historic Little Red Schoolhouse is the last-remaining of six one-room schoolhouses that served to educate the townships rural farming population from the mid-1800s to 1916. Blakelys first husband, Tom, passed away unexpectedly in 2008. I love my hometown and the people here. Moonshine has been made and broadcast on television in this dry county. [9] The Council is the legislative branch. 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. Veteran National Championships for. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.13% (564) of the population. It deserves to be shared. The biggest thing Robbinsville needs to improve is Main Street. 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. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions), Table 6. I was born and raised in Graham County. In the past, I have served as Graham County Manager and Graham County Health Director, as well as two terms as Robbinsville Town Alderman. There is so much potential in that property. Program. Cipriano: One challenge the township faces is the support for our emergency services, and the services provided in Robbinsville are second to none in my opinion. Im passionate about doing whats right and what is best for our community! [50] In this form, the governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the Township Council, each functioning as an independent branch of government, with all members elected at-large to four-year terms of office on a non-partisan basis as part of the November general election. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Town officials have attacked me over it since the beginning, but I am still standing up for what is right and will continue to if elected. 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. At the end of the day, its always about whats best for them! I was raised and taught that it was wrong and it would cause problems. [102] Schools in the district (with 201819 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[103]) are 153 West Manor Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. More ethical hiring practices are needed to prevent nepotism. There is about of the town that is still on the old lines and that needs to be taken care of. Robbinsville Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There needs to be a policy preventing elected officials from hiring family members and boyfriends/girlfriends, or holding town jobs themselves. [57] In the November 2021 general election, Michael Todd was elected to serve the balance of Schuberth's term of office, while Deborah Blakely ran for and won a full four-year term. I was approached by several of my friends and neighbors, who asked me to run for Township Council to bring fresh ideas and a different perspective. Families should have community events and wholesome activities, to look forward to and to be excited about. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. 50 New Canton Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. I want to continue to take actions to beautify the downtown area. Ive been approached on the sports fields, at community events and via email regarding concerns, and I am quick to find answers or offer help. Should his answers be received, they will be added to this story. Ive been a state-certified flagger for eight years; Ive been certified three different terms environmental, in order to sign off on state and federal hrants, certified on new computer system. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males. Robbinsville remains a major player in business as the home of a handful of Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and McKesson. He currently works as an electric transmission supervisor for Public Service Electric and Gas Company and represents the company on Helicopter Association Internationals Utilities, Patrol and Construction Working Group, which develops and promotes safe standards and guidelines for helicopter operations in the utility industry. [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. 609-259-3600fax: 609-259-3645 I could not support my now-growing family and moved to Georgia to support my family. Multi-Municipal Sewer Cost Allocation Study. [51] Following an ordinance passed in December 2011, municipal elections were shifted from May to November, with the terms of all township council members then serving extend by six months, to December 31. I think we need to find a away to restore the vacant furniture plant and use it for small businesses. One of the first actions I hope to take on the Township Council is to review whats been done and see where we can make some positive changes (bringing more shopping and amenities to the east side of Route 130 comes to mind, as its currently populated with mostly warehouses). [91] This remains the last Republican presidential victory in the township. 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. The per capita income for the borough was $44,149 (+/ $2,813). In these four years, I served as Mayor Pro Temp, and I currently sit on the following boards: Southwestern RPO, Chairman of Graham County Festivals, Chairman of Graham County Rural Development, and Vice-Chair of REVVED UP, a downtown revitalization group. This is the first time Ive run for a political office. 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. 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. [76][77][78] I have a background in health and wellness, and hold several, nationally-accredited certifications. The 17-foot war memorial statue stands atop a 10-foot tall, square pedestal inscribed with the names of men from then-Washington Township who served in World War I and World War II. I always pay my water and sewer bills, my taxes and I have always tried to be honest. Nearly a decade of flat or reduced taxes, despite community growth and increasing property values, makes our town a wonderful investment and a great place to raise a family. The Mayor is elected in a non-partisan election and serves for a four-year term. [69] Mercer County's Commissioners are Intersection of Route 33 and Route 523, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. He is also the liaison on the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the C.A.R.E. This town was devastated when Stanley Furniture shut down and outsourced our jobs overseas and sadly, the town officials did very little if any to save our jobs. The plan is the result of a few years' worth of community outreach, including a virtual suggestion box instituted last year. Historic Preservation Subcommittee. I am not one to drink. She has a Bachelor of Science from Trenton State College (now known as The College of New Jersey) and a Master of Arts from St. Johns University. To request petitions for Township Council Member click here. Indoor athletic complex features over 60,000 square feet of playing space and three full-sized athletic fields. This diversity, however, is not reflected in our towns leadership. 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. Alderman candidate Blake Orr did not respond by The Graham Stars deadline. 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. In the race for two open seats of Robbinsville Township Council, incumbents Deborah Blakely and Michael Cipriano are facing off against Kiran Agrahara, who is running for public office for the first time. The Graham Star emailed each candidate a list of questions to answer, in an effort to provide transparency on what each will bring to the table. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lewis School and Educational Testing Clinic, Top Things to Do on the Trenton Waterfront, Hamilton Township 2017 Township Municipal Calendar, Princeton-Mercer Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau. in North Carolina to ascertain how they operate so much more efficiently than Robbinsville does. Township Council meetings are currently offered in-person only, at 6 p.m., when most commuters are still getting home from work. 1. Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Hooper and Mildred Hooper. The Route 130 corridor alone has so many opportunities for growth, but it will take careful oversight to ensure its done right to keep the overall look and feel of the Robbinsville that we all love. I would greatly appreciate your vote for mayor. On November 6, 2007, residents approveda measure that changed the towns name from Washington Township to Robbinsville Township. Sections of this page. I would like your support come Nov. 2, so I can continue to improve the Town of Robbinsville. The house, now used for recreational and nonprofit activities, dates back to the early 19th century. The decision is yours to vote on. Under Robbinsville Township's nonpartisan Mayor-Council Form of Government, the Mayor exercises the executive powers of the municipality. (2023). - The Town Council of the Town of Robbinsville may levy a room occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) of the gross receipts derived from the rental of any room, lodging, or accommodation furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place within the town that is subject to sales tax imposed by the State under G.S. I always want our residents to feel heard and supported. Staying aggressive in preserving additional open space works hand-in-hand with maintaining a sustainable Robbinsville. I plan on working closely together with the community and trying to achieve open communication with the people. The Little Red School House & The Robbins House, Little Red Schoolhouse: 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Folsom Way), Robbins House: 245 Windsor Road, Windsor, NJ. 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. * Online bill-pay for customer convenience. But I also believe that construction in Robbinsville should not come at a cost to our residents quality of life. * Continue to support groups that can better the town such as GREAT and REVVED UP. I will reach out to various companies to get someone to relocate their factory here. This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. Mercer County Small Business Grant Program APPLY HERE, Mercer County Community Investment Initiative -- ENTER HERE. Low around 45F. 2023 Robbinsville Township, NJ 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (609) 259-3600. During the summer months, episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values 100F ( 38C). Mercer County's constitutional officers are I was born and raised in Robbinsville until my family moved to Virginia after my third grade year at Robbinsville Elementary. An Amazon.com Fulfillment Center warehouse opened in the Matrix Business Park off of CR 539 in July 2014. [98][99] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 57.9% of the vote here (2,508 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 34.7% (1,503 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.0% (262 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (28 votes), among the 4,331 ballots cast by the township's 8,379 registered voters, yielding a 51.7% turnout. Robbinsville High School[106] with 1,053 students in grades 912. 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.
