Boards, Committees & Commissions - Robbinsville Twp Whatever the outcome of this election, I will continue to work hard as you Postmaster and I will enjoy living in Robbinsville. 1. 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. [100][101] As of the 201819 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 3,164 students and 237.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 13.3:1. [63] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[64] and Bob Menendez (Harrison, term ends 2025). The Robbinsville Field House is a large membership gym located at the entrance to the warehouse colony near Route 526. 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. Why did you decide to run (or run for reelection) for township council? Library Advisory Committee. Hello, my name is Kenneth Hyde and I am a native of Graham County. Todd: Our mayor, Township Council and administration all have done a tremendous job in stabilizing municipal taxes over the past nine years. Pond Road Middle School[105] with 1,031 students in grades 58 and Todd: Robbinsville comes from deep farming roots, and one challenge we face is bringing our plans of growth to reality while maintaining our current initiatives of preserving open space. 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. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. Election & Voter Information - Robbinsville Twp I have two bachelors degrees one in finance and one in education and a masters degree in business education, all from Western Carolina University. [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. The highly useful and often-visited Gazebo and lake features a 1-mile walking path. 19 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Main Street), Robbinsville, NJ 08691. in North Carolina to ascertain how they operate so much more efficiently than Robbinsville does. 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. The board had it placed on the ballot for the people to vote yes or no. As councilman, I would look for additional opportunities to explore shared service agreements with surrounding communities and Robbinsville schools to help keep our municipal taxes stable. 609-259-3600fax: 609-259-3645 [113], Robbinsville is home to a large warehouse colony, located on West Manor Way, just adjacent to the entrances and exit ramps to exits 7 and 8 off of Interstate 195. 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. On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. We also need to get the Tallulah Water Plant back up and running. I want to continue to take actions to beautify the downtown area. NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route. [31][32] the team was featured in a story by ESPNw as a perennial softball powerhouse. Since 2017, crops from the farm have been able to help reduce the overall operating costs of our Senior Center while being able to make generous donations to Meals on Wheels and local food banks. Robbinsville Township is a leader in innovation and out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to fiscal accountability. Table Tennis Phenom: 13-Year-Old Robbinsville Boy Honored for State & National Table Tennis Tournament Success. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 0F (< 18C). I graduated from Robbinsville High School. Three running for election to two seats on Robbinsville Council, one In the past eight years as mayor, I have overseen and managed over $13 million in state and federal grants. But I hold no grudges; I will work with any of the other five candidates that are running. The biggest thing Robbinsville needs to improve is Main Street. Cipriano and his wife, Justine, have two daughters, Alexa and Andrea, who were both raised in the Robbinsville School system. I was born and raised in Robbinsville until my family moved to Virginia after my third grade year at Robbinsville Elementary. During my previous service as an aldermen, our administration obtained more grants than any in the history of Robbinsville. Location: 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Males had a median income of $61,589 versus $44,653 for females. The township is part of the New York Metropolitan area as defined by the United States Census Bureau,[20] but directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is part of the Federal Communications Commission's Philadelphia Designated Market Area. There were 4,163 housing units at an average density of 203.3 per square mile (78.5/km2). Council split on leave request | The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.13% (564) of the population. Mercer County Photo Project, Request a Proclamation or Letter of Merit, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Road Projects and Construction Announcements, Services and Resources for People with Disabilities, Mercer County Small Business Outreach Program, Mercer County New Jersey Certified Diverse Vendor Directory, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations Needed, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Central Jersey Legal Services: Mercer County Seniors, Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness, Local Advisory Committee On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Mercer County Special Services Board of School Estimates, Mercer County Vo-Tech School Board of School Estimates, Polling Locations & Secured Drop Box Locations, Election Mail-In-Ballot & Early Voting Reports, Robbinsville Public Library: (609) 259-2150, Robbinsville Public Schools: (609) 632-0910. Township Council - Robbinsville Twp 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. He is also the liaison on the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the C.A.R.E. I am running for re-election for Mayor on Nov. 2. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. 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. 50 New Canton Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Their biographies and answers appear below. This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. Town of Robbinsville, NC - Your Natural Destination. Of all households, 25.8% were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Robbinsville Township Government I have been working hard applying for CBDG grants to completely bring our Tallulah Water Plant back on-line and up-to-date. Nina D. Melker (D, Hamilton Township, 2025)[75] and Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 2023 Mercer County, NJ. 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! Box 69, Robbinsville, NC 28771, Street address: Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. For meeting recordings from August 2020 through February 2023 - please use this link. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Adam is serving his seventh term as a Snowbird and Cherokee County Tribal Council Representative. [8][9] The Mayor-Council form of government is used by 71 of the state's 564 municipalities. World renown pizza established in 1947 and consistently among the top 50 in the country. There were 6 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[86]. Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, 2023)[81][82] and The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so. It is a great asset to our county and it would allow tourists to enjoy our hospitality. Historic Preservation Subcommittee. [22], Of the 5,087 households, 41.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.4% were non-families. Community Addiction Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.) Robbinsville, NC 28771 C: 828.735.1283 Email: adamwach@ebci-nsn.gov. 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. Blakely: I would like to assist the town in the further development of Town Center South. Deborah Blakely Named to Robbinsville Township Council It will be challenging to do so in the future without ensuring our recognized areas of redevelopment arent moving forward. Kiran Agrahara, 47, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 13 years. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09. My stand on this simple: let the people decide. : N.J.'s best, worst and weirdest town slogans", 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Robbinsville, QuickFacts Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Robbinsville, NJ, New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area, DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Robbinsville township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Robbinsville township, Table 7. Robbinsville(then known as Washington Township) was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature in March, 1859 after a group of independent-minded citizens petitioned to separate from East Windsor Township. One of our biggest challenges is that we have no big industry in Robbinsville so to fix this, we need to change our focus toward tourism. My parents are O.W. Jump to. Hooper and Mildred Hooper. 2298 Route 33 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-259-3600 fax: 609-259-3645 http://www.robbinsville.net Situated in the southeast corner of Mercer County, Robbinsville Township is a diverse, 20.5 square mile community with a population of 15,476 located midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Tourism is our new industry and we must embrace that. I will work with our congressman and senators to attract businesses to our area. Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Committee. She currently works in the Project Child Speech Clinic with Mercer County Special Services School District, and has expertise in early childhood communication disorders/speech sound disorders. 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. The Council is the legislative branch. The Little Red School House & The Robbins House, Little Red Schoolhouse: 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Folsom Way), Robbins House: 245 Windsor Road, Windsor, NJ. [108], Eighth grade students from all of Mercer County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by the Mercer County Technical Schools, a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at its Health Sciences Academy, STEM Academy and Academy of Culinary Arts, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Now, Im running in this election to serve the residents in this place I call home. 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. 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. 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. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). It deserves to be shared. [47][48], In November 2004, township residents voted to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form under the Faulkner Act. Lack of consideration as required by the Robbinsville Township Master Plan which states: "Objective: Recognize the historic character, infrastructure, and special scale of Allentown in the planning of future development and future traffic . If the citizens of Robbinsville vote to re-elect me. I will work hard to promote all that Robbinsville has to offer to our visitors, in order to provide growth opportunities for our future generations! 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. There needs to be a policy preventing elected officials from hiring family members and boyfriends/girlfriends, or holding town jobs themselves. 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Robbinsville is home to a number of distinctive housing developments as well as a strong school system which makes it a popular place for families. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP COUNCILTownship residents voted in November of 2004 to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor-Council form. Im also proud that residents feel I am approachable and caring. The plan is the result of a few years' worth of community outreach, including a virtual suggestion box instituted last year. [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. Location: Public Meeting Room, 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ Contact Information http://www.robbinsville-twp.org/ Thu, June 10 6:00 pm Add to My Calendar View in Google Maps 2298 Route 33. Low around 45F. 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). 4. Theres no reason our young people shouldnt have safe places to go and safe things to do. 2. Sharbell's iconic 'town center' in Robbinsville, 25 years in the making All Rights Reserved. [91] This remains the last Republican presidential victory in the township. Township Council meetings are currently offered in-person only, at 6 p.m., when most commuters are still getting home from work. The per capita income for the borough was $44,149 (+/ $2,813). While pursuing an MBA, I have taken 600-level accounting, finance and business courses, and have years of experience working in the private sector for companies that have to make a profit so naturally, I look for ways to save money. Working with GREAT (Graham Revitalization and Economic Action Team) and other agencies, we started working on the bypass (during my last term), but Main Street still needs attention. 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. [109][110], Robbinsville Town Center, near the intersection of U.S. Route 130 and Route 33, is a mix of about 1,000 housing units, including loft-style condominiums, townhouses, duplexes, single-family homes, and real estate space. Prior to that, he served in law enforcement with the City of Trenton, where he served for three years. [96], The Robbinsville Public School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 49.6% of the vote (3,332 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 49.1% (3,297 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (88 votes), among the 7,310 ballots cast by the township's 9,099 registered voters (593 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 80.3%. I am very interested in looking into affordable housing for families and I want to continue to find ways to keep the tourists here instead of just driving through. 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. They need to run on their record; Ill run on mine. To request petitions for Township Council Member click here. Elected to a four-year term November 2, 2021, Ms. Blakely has worked for Mercer County Special Services since 1996 as a Speech/Language Pathologist, specializing in early childhood communication disorders. If elected, I would like to finish what we started during my last term: replacing the water and sewer infrastructure. I would work with them, not against them. The population density was 501.8 people per square mile (193.7/km2). Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Yet an individual cant go purchase this at a store and take it to their house. And I have been talking to the sheriffs office about having a deputy assigned to city limits. We also have an opportunity to work with developers in designing the gateways to our township on both the north and south end of Route 130, which provides memorable first impressions as drivers enter Robbinsville. The racial makeup was 81.59% (11,131) White, 3.12% (426) Black or African American, 0.10% (13) Native American, 12.67% (1,729) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.71% (97) from other races, and 1.80% (246) from two or more races. I would like to see closed buildings fixed up and open for business. Families should have community events and wholesome activities, to look forward to and to be excited about. H493 [Edition 1] Election Results: Election results are posted on the Mercer County Clerk's website here. 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. . Established in 1912, Papas is the nations oldest family-owned pizzeria. Should his answers be received, they will be added to this story. The original Project Freedom Robbinsville (NJ) location at 223 To be honest, I dont do politics. I am going to continue working with Graham County on getting outdoor recreation businesses that will attract tourists and outdoor adventurists. We will continue to explore ways to keep that going. Blakely, Cipriano and Todd are teamed up on a slate with Mayor David Fried, who is running unopposed. I will also try to get businesses or companies to come to Robbinsville for economy. She is now with partner Jim Moscarello, and has two daughters, Brielle and Maggie, who both attend Robbinsville High School. The gazebo is host to Robbinsvilles Summer Concert Series, the Fathers Day Fishing Derby and is a favorite location for weddings. [30] The team won the championship in 2014 with a 220 postseason record and a 41 win against Bossier City, Louisiana in the tournament final. For meeting recordings prior to August 2020, please use this link. At the very least, I would work to provide a virtual or call-in option so that residents can participate and ask questions of council members. I remember when the sale of lottery tickets was a controversial item, but those tickets are being sold here, and Robbinsville is still a strong community and it will continue to carry on. Read The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Mailing address: [49], As of the 2000 United States census[17] there were 10,275 people, 4,074 households, and 2,815 families residing in the township. 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. 720 Tallulah Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771, 2023The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Election 2021: Meet your Town of Robbinsville mayoral, aldermen candidates. Located behind Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Veteran National Championships for. A person can order a drink from several restaurants (resorts) in this dry county. But I also believe that construction in Robbinsville should not come at a cost to our residents quality of life. Agrahara: Our township faces a transparency issue. Robbinsville town officials have been without a home since 2006 when the former municipal building was rendered uninhabitable due to mold. 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. 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. Sharing services with a neighboring town will certainly help control municipal taxes. I would like your support come Nov. 2, so I can continue to improve the Town of Robbinsville. This scheduling is not conducive to open accountability and participation from residents. I look forward to becoming more involved in the redevelopment process, which will help promote healthy economic growth within our Township borders. 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. The Town provides water, sewer, and sanitation services to residents. Name Robbinsville City Hall Suggest Edit Address 4 Court Street Robbinsville , North Carolina , 28771 Phone 828-479-3250 Fax 828-479-9272 Map of Robbinsville City Hall in Robbinsville, North Carolina We live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, with the most amazing people at the heart of it. We have had a good start with Project Freedom, Starbucks, Malvern School, and the new apartment complex; however, there are more opportunities to add passive recreation and commercial/retail opportunities. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. Robbinsville is quaint, little town in Graham County, located in the foothills of North Carolina's magnificent Great Smokey Mountains, with beautiful sceneries, friendly atmosphere and where outdoor adventure abound. Projects like the hydroponic farm and key strategic partnerships with our surrounding community neighbors will continue to ensure we help control our municipal taxes. Because of his influence, I have been involved in community service since my school days. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. Address, Phone Number, and Fax Number for Robbinsville City Hall, a Town & City Hall, at Court Street, Robbinsville NC. 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 statue was unveiled on October 16, 1920.
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