Its proximity to Trenton, Philadelphia, New York and other major employment centers triggered an development boom due to the townships substantial warehousing capabilities and easy access to major highways. 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. Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees.CLICK HEREto download an application, then send it to the Municipal Clerk's office at the provided address. Library Advisory Committee. I am a native of Graham County. This 2021 election will allow the citizens to vote on the sale of beer and wine. Why did you decide to run (or run for reelection) for township council? Projects like the hydroponic farm and key strategic partnerships with our surrounding community neighbors will continue to ensure we help control our municipal taxes. And I have been talking to the sheriffs office about having a deputy assigned to city limits. During this time, I worked in over 20 different states, welding and pipefitting. It also allows flexibility to keep open space along the roadway, which is important to our residents. Cipriano: During my time on Council, we have been able to keep the taxes flat or reduced nine straight years in fact. I have eight years of audits. 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. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. He has a bachelors degree in electronics and communication engineering and a Master of Business Administration. [52], As of 2022[update], the Mayor of Robbinsville Township is David Fried, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. * Continue to make sound decisions for the people of Robbinsville. Our town and its residents always come first! [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]. Policies on credit and fuel cards and vehicle use need to be improved. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won the town 58.0% to 40.8%, a margin that was to the left of the state as a whole. An inviting and modern hotel close to both Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike. 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! Instead of granting tax breaks to big box warehouses, I will work to encourage and preserve small businesses which bring significant and often overlooked revenue to our town. Moonshine has been made and broadcast on television in this dry county. All Rights Reserved. I have two bachelors degrees one in finance and one in education and a masters degree in business education, all from Western Carolina University. 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. Historic Preservation Subcommittee. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. 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. P.O. An Amazon.com Fulfillment Center warehouse opened in the Matrix Business Park off of CR 539 in July 2014. I have no direct stance on beer/wine sales, which is why we are leaving the decision up to the people of Robbinsville. The new government was initiated on July 1, 2005. [38] The average seasonal (NovemberApril) snowfall total is 24 to 30 inches (61 to 76cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. Township Council meetings are currently offered in-person only, at 6 p.m., when most commuters are still getting home from work. On the alcohol issue, I feel that the community should have the deciding vote. Plan Endorsement Citizen's Advisory Committee. I have treated the people with respect and fairness. In deciding to run for council, I saw an opportunity to join the impressive team that currently sits on the council and continue to focus on moving Robbinsville in a positive direction. I would like to see closed buildings fixed up and open for business. I stand up for what is right and that is what got me into politics, as I was disgusted by town officials wasting the peoples hard-earned money on trips to the beach, meals, take-home vehicles, bonuses, gift cards, fuel for personal vehicles, clothes and many other fringe benefits and personal purchases as well as hiring their family members. Mercer County Administration Building 640 South Broad Street P.O. 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. [31][32] the team was featured in a story by ESPNw as a perennial softball powerhouse. 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. [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). We also are on the cusp of building a new police and court building as part of a shared services agreement with a neighboring town. I then started working with the Graham County Sheriffs Office and graduated from the Department of Corrections curriculum at Tri-County Community College and was certified by the state of North Carolina. Economic Development Advisory Committee. Because of his influence, I have been involved in community service since my school days. The Council is the legislative branch. Kiran Agrahara For Robbinsville Town Council. - YouTube Additionally, face coverings are no longer required for entrance into Township buildings effective Friday, May 28, 2021. 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. Established in 1912, Papas is the nations oldest family-owned pizzeria. [21] As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 15,476,[11][12] an increase of 1,834 (+13.4%) from the 2010 census count of 13,642,[22][23][24] which in turn reflected an increase of 3,367 (+32.8%) from the 10,275 counted in the 2000 census. Enter your email address to subscribe to the MidJersey.news website and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. [25] The township is named for George R. Robbins, who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859 and lived in the area. 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 . 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. If elected, I would like to finish what we started during my last term: replacing the water and sewer infrastructure. They need to run on their record; Ill run on mine. My stand on this simple: let the people decide. Pond Road Middle School[105] with 1,031 students in grades 58 and While on council, my background in public safety helped facilitate the states first indoor police training facility that demonstrates law enforcement training with real-time, shoot-dont shoot scenarios. "This is a tremendous day for the township," Council . 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 will work hard to make that happen! I am married to my wonderful wife of 35 years, Thelma Bowen Hooper and we have three wonderful children: Scott (Becky) Hooper, Amareta (Nick) Cable and Chase Hooper. 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[107], Prior to the 200607 school year, high school students from here were sent to Lawrence High School in Lawrence Township as part of a now-ended sending/receiving relationship with the Lawrence Township Public Schools. 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. I was born and raised in Graham County. Program. But I also believe that construction in Robbinsville should not come at a cost to our residents quality of life. She worked in their Project Child grant-funded Early Intervention Program and was a member of their Child Study Team. Im passionate about doing whats right and what is best for our community! Sharon Elementary School[104] with 1,058 students in grades Pre-K4, Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, 1 Of N.J.'s 6 Washington Townships Changes Name, "Robbinsville to celebrate Little League Softball World Series champs with hero's welcome tonight", "Robbinsville Little League softball heads to World Series for fifth time", Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, U.S. Blakely: Im proud to be a part of the team that has, for nine years, either lowered or kept municipal taxes flat for our residents. 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. The new form of government took effect as of July 1, 2005. The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Township and heads its Administration. Robbinsville town officials have been without a home since 2006 when the former municipal building was rendered uninhabitable due to mold. But I hold no grudges; I will work with any of the other five candidates that are running. 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. 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. How should the town encourage construction of more commercial ratables and also attract more businesses? Should his answers be received, they will be added to this story. I currently am serving as Volunteer Fire Chief with Graham County Fire Department Station 3 and Vice Commander of Graham County Rescue Squad. Township Council - Robbinsville Twp - 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. When we had to make a decision on how the money was spent, I always took my own mothers hard earned money into consideration. 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. : 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 Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. Staying aggressive in preserving additional open space works hand-in-hand with maintaining a sustainable Robbinsville. She is now with partner Jim Moscarello, and has two daughters, Brielle and Maggie, who both attend Robbinsville High School. 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. Cohesiveness, not division. I will lock arms with other organizations in the community who also want the absolute best for Robbinsville. There needs to be a policy preventing elected officials from hiring family members and boyfriends/girlfriends, or holding town jobs themselves. Thats just remarkable, especially when you consider Robbinsville once had one of the least stable tax situations in Mercer County. I want to continue to take actions to beautify the downtown area. [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. A full shopping center and an aesthetic more pleasing to the eye should draw new business to the plaza. In addition, we need to incorporate parking and traffic solutions along Route 33 so that Town Center becomes a vibrant and walkable destination for our residents to enjoy. Election Results: Election results are posted on the Mercer County Clerk's website here. The 2010 United States census counted 13,642 people, 5,087 households, and 3,591 families in the township. Located behind Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. 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. Town of Robbinsville, NC - Your Natural Destination. Cipriano has been serving on the Robbinsville Township Council for four years after first being elected in 2018. After working with the administration, staff, fellow council members and our residents, I made the decision to run for the open four-year position on council. Sections of this page. 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. Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Committee. [36], According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Robbinsville Township, New Jersey would have an Appalachian Oak (104) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest (25) vegetation form.[37]. I am planning on working with the community and local missions about the growing homeless population. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)-Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021 Below are the remaining meetings dates following tonight's final remote session via freeconferencecall.com. This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. I have working knowledge on our 27 miles of waterlines and 15 miles of sewer lines. Robbinsville Town Council Holds Public Hearing for New Athletic Facility to be Placed on Thompson Tract. For every 100 females, the population had 91.3 males. I will uphold whatever decision is made. [58], Robbinsville Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District[59] and is part of New Jersey's 14th state legislative district. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. 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). The airport averages 30,000 aircraft operations per year.[125]. 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. I will work to cut wasteful spending; unfortunately, the town wastes a large amount of money and the people suffer because of it. The gazebo is host to Robbinsvilles Summer Concert Series, the Fathers Day Fishing Derby and is a favorite location for weddings. Location: 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Agrahara: Our township faces a transparency issue. We will continue to explore ways to keep that going. Cfa climates are characterized by all month having an average mean temperature > 32.0F ( 0.0C), at least four months with an average mean temperature 50.0F ( 10.0C), at least one month with an average mean temperature 71.6F ( 22.0C), and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. 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. [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 biggest challenge facing Robbinsville is the lack of jobs. Rain likely. Hooper and Mildred Hooper. Early Voting: Primary Election - June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023 This would be a board decision for the mayor has no vote unless a tie. Low around 45F. June 9, 2021 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)--Robbinsville Township Mayor Dave Fried, flanked by Business Administrator Joy Tozzi, members of Township Council and his staff, were on hand today to help cut the ceremonial ribbon at Freedom Village - the new Project Freedom location in Town Center South. Indoor capacity limits will remain in place until Friday, June 4, 2021. He resides in the Snowbird Community with his high school sweetheart, Heather, whom he has been married to for 24 years. The Robbinsville Field House is a large membership gym located at the entrance to the warehouse colony near Route 526. [102] Schools in the district (with 201819 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[103]) are Under Robbinsville Township's nonpartisan Mayor-Council Form of Government, the Mayor exercises the executive powers of the municipality. Todd: My wife Gina and I moved to Robbinsville in 2003, and we immediately fell in love with this community. Blakely, Cipriano and Todd are teamed up on a slate with Mayor David Fried, who is running unopposed. I was ordained at Victory Baptist Church and received a certificate from Missionary Chapel for Pastoral Counseling. In 2017, I was elected as a town alderman to the citizens of the city limits. Somehow, in the midst of all my jobs and duties, I have had the privilege of serving as town alderman for the past four years. We need more opportunity for our people to have a good-paying job. Four major U.S./State/Interstate routes pass through the township:[116] the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95),[117] Interstate 195 (the Central Jersey Expressway),[118] U.S. Route 130[119] and Route 33. [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. The redevelopment of Route 130 will present a huge opportunity to attract commercial ratables that would allow the Township to increase our already abundant number of services while still holding firm on taxes. Low around 45F. 4. Press alt + / to open this menu. Robbinsville, NC 28771 C: 828.735.1283 Email: adamwach@ebci-nsn.gov. The redevelopment process will allow the township to play an active role in shaping the future landscape of Route 130 with the ability to encourage similar design schemes that represents the overall look of Robbinsville. [47][48], In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 37.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. Town Center South, Shoppes at Foxmoor and the Route 130 corridor) is crucial to ensuring our municipal tax rate continues to remain stable while expanding services for residents. It deserves to be shared. I always pay my water and sewer bills, my taxes and I have always tried to be honest. To request petitions for Township Council Member click here. For more information about fun things to do in and around Robbinsville,click here. Ultimately, I want to see a thriving Main Street and surrounding area, and more opportunities for employment. I graduated in 1976 from Robbinsville High School, where I played on two state championship football teams. Michael Cipriano has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 19 years. I always want our residents to feel heard and supported. Robbinsville is the only town in the entire state of North Carolina that provides a mayor with a take-home vehicle, and this is an expense that needs to be eliminated. This scheduling is not conducive to open accountability and participation from residents. http://www.robbinsville.net. 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. 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.