Tuesday will give residents of Graham Countys three municipalities the opportunity to make their voices heard. Todd: The key to attract more business and subsequent ratables for Robbinsville is the redevelopment of the Route 130 corridor. A place we are proud of and where people want to be. Our town and its residents always come first! Mercer County Administration Building 640 South Broad Street P.O. NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route. And I have been talking to the sheriffs office about having a deputy assigned to city limits. Their biographies and answers appear below. 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. Pond Road Middle School[105] with 1,031 students in grades 58 and County Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025),[79][80] Agrahara: Our township faces a transparency issue. Hooper and Mildred Hooper. I think we need to find a away to restore the vacant furniture plant and use it for small businesses. Theres been some false numbers put out there by some people and they hired auditors that found zero fraud. 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. Even though I wasnt able to do more at that time, over the past several years Ive been very active in many different facets of the community. 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. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the freeholders serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. 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. I have been dedicated to the Town of Robbinsville from day one, and the taxpayer. Think about it: We were able to build a new Township municipal building without raising taxes. The Robbinsville Field House is a large membership gym located at the entrance to the warehouse colony near Route 526. I make my decisions based off the majority of Robbinsville and if it is, I vote for it and if not, I vote against it. Because of his influence, I have been involved in community service since my school days. I am honest, hardworking and dedicated to my job, no matter how big or small. I am not one to drink. It also allows flexibility to keep open space along the roadway, which is important to our residents. The township lies in the coldest end of this climate zone. I have no direct stance on beer/wine sales, which is why we are leaving the decision up to the people of Robbinsville. [26], What is now Robbinsville Township was originally incorporated as Washington Township (named for George Washington[26]) by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1859, from portions of East Windsor Township. The airport averages 30,000 aircraft operations per year.[125]. 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. * Continue to make sound decisions for the people of Robbinsville. On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. Ultimately, I want to see a thriving Main Street and surrounding area, and more opportunities for employment. Mr. Witt is Council representative for the redevelopment of Town Center South, Foxmoor, Route 130 North and serves as liaison to the Robbinsville School District. 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. During my term, I can promise the citizens that we havent spent the money recklessly. I was raised and taught that it was wrong and it would cause problems. The original Project Freedom Robbinsville (NJ) location at 223 Agrahara: I am an engineer with an extensive background in technology and finance, having handled cost savings projects worth over $250 million and technology infrastructure projects valued over $100 million. Multi-Municipal Sewer Cost Allocation Study. The Mayor is elected in a non-partisan election and serves for a four-year term. I will reach out to various companies to get someone to relocate their factory here. Deborah Blakely is 20-year resident of Robbinsville and a graduate of Trenton State College (BS) and Saint John's University (MA). [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. The statue was unveiled on October 16, 1920. I am running for re-election for Mayor on Nov. 2. [30], According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 20.58 square miles (53.30km2), including 20.44 square miles (52.94km2) of land and 0.14 square miles (0.36km2) of water (0.68%). Additionally, we have invested a lot in preserving our open spaces, and its clear that we havent utilized this open space for the benefit of our residents. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. Press alt + / to open this menu. We need to have something more to offer than gas and food. Mercer County Small Business Grant Program APPLY HERE, Mercer County Community Investment Initiative -- ENTER HERE. The Robbinsville Advance posed a series of four questions to the candidates running for council. Voting closes at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and results will be announced in the Nov. 4 edition of The Graham Star. 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 will work to get the Tallulah Creek Water Plant updated and back on line and in service. 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 . [9] The Council is the legislative branch. Under Robbinsville Township's nonpartisan Mayor-Council Form of Government, the Mayor exercises the executive powers of the municipality. I was ordained at Victory Baptist Church and received a certificate from Missionary Chapel for Pastoral Counseling. Though I was born in India and have lived in Canada and Delaware, Ive chosen to call Robbinsville home and have lived here for almost 15 years. He is also the liaison on the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the C.A.R.E. Below are the remaining meetings dates following tonights final remote session viafreeconferencecall.com. 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. 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. Cipriano has been serving on the Robbinsville Township Council for four years after first being elected in 2018. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. 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. I have a background in health and wellness, and hold several, nationally-accredited certifications. Theres no reason our young people shouldnt have safe places to go and safe things to do. I consider it a honor that I have got to serve my community. 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. I stand with our residents on the alcohol vote. There are four candidates for two seats on Robbinsville Township council. 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. 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. The Robbins House is situated on 23 acres of preserved open space and is one of the few surviving brick farmhouses in Mercer County. Vice Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, term as commissioner and as vice chair ends 2023),[71] An inviting and modern hotel close to both Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike. [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. 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. [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. I would like to see closed buildings fixed up and open for business. [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. Blakely: I would like to assist the town in the further development of Town Center South. 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! Rain likely. All Rights Reserved. Cohesiveness, not division. This is the first time Ive run for a political office. Blakely opted to run for one of the four-year terms rather than the two-year unexpired seat. I am a native of Graham County. 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. Requirements: You must be a resident of Robbinsville Township for 1 year and a registered Voter. The Council is the legislative branch. 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. 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. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. [120] County routes that pass through include County Route 526[121] (which passes through the center of the township) and both County Route 524 and County Route 539 (Old York Road),[122] which travel along the southeastern border of the township. [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. One of the worlds largest and most productive fulfillment centers at more than 1 million square feet opened in 2014. 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. [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). 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. [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. Blakely: I was honored to be appointed to the Robbinsville Township Council in January 2021. Early Voting: Primary Election - June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023 I have been working hard applying for CBDG grants to completely bring our Tallulah Water Plant back on-line and up-to-date. I am going to continue working with Graham County on getting outdoor recreation businesses that will attract tourists and outdoor adventurists. This is an exciting project and one that Im happy to be a part of. It has been hard for her to pay her taxes and her water bills at times and I know it has been that way for other taxpayers. 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. Moving forward with creating healthy economic development (ie. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. 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. Are there any areas of the budget you feel need to be looked at? Sharing services with a neighboring town will certainly help control municipal taxes. I will never forget any of this. I cannot support it. Ideally, Township Council meetings will go back to being held at 7 p.m. so more residents can participate, and agendas should be emailed in advance of the meetings via the towns newsfeed. Council split on leave request | The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina Council split on leave request By Kevin Hensley on Thursday, February 9, 2023 Ralph Mitchell Lake Santeetlah - It was the first time the council had officially met since November. I would work with them, not against them. We will continue to explore ways to keep that going. 153 West Manor Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. He had cirrhosis. We just have not yet found the perfect fit. He is also the liaison on the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the C.A.R.E. [8][9] The Mayor-Council form of government is used by 71 of the state's 564 municipalities. Along with Pennmark Property Management, we have been working very hard over the span of many years to make this happen. Community Addiction Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.) The Town of Robbinsville is located in Graham County. She is now with partner Jim Moscarello, and has two daughters, Brielle and Maggie, who both attend Robbinsville High School. 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. In the past eight years as mayor, I have overseen and managed over $13 million in state and federal grants. Alcohol is on the ballot and it is up to the people to decide whether to sell it or not. Now, Im running in this election to serve the residents in this place I call home. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Michael Cipriano has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 19 years. 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. Alderman candidate Blake Orr did not respond by The Graham Stars deadline. Robbinsville High School[106] with 1,053 students in grades 912. The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Township and heads its Administration. 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. They need to run on their record; Ill run on mine. Commissioner Chair Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township, term as commissioner and as chair ends December 31, 2023),[70] 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'? One year later, the first town election and annual meeting was held to establish Washington Township with its 1,279 citizens. Town officials from Robbinsville spent more than $30,000 of taxpayer money without submitting required receipts, including a $429 purchase at a high-end fashion store and hundreds of dollars more . I take my positionof both jobs very seriously. 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. If the citizens of Robbinsville vote to re-elect me. 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. I graduated from Robbinsville High School. It also echoes what residents overwhelmingly voted for in 2016 when the increased open space tax levy was passed by voters. Read The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Mailing address: [96], The Robbinsville Public School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The plant hardiness zone at the Robbinsville Township Municipal Court is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 0.9F (18.3C). 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 person can order a drink from several restaurants (resorts) in this dry county. [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. Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, 2026). 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. 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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males. Cipriano: During my time on Council, we have been able to keep the taxes flat or reduced nine straight years in fact. So, read this travel post to find out the best things to do in Robbinsville, NC, and nearby places. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 60.6% of the vote (2,102 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.4% (1,228 votes), and other candidates with 3.9% (136 votes), among the 4,433 ballots cast by the township's 9,076 registered voters (967 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.8%. I have two bachelors degrees one in finance and one in education and a masters degree in business education, all from Western Carolina University. 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. This would be a board decision for the mayor has no vote unless a tie. Also, we cant be held accountable for the past administrations misappropriated funds. For every 100 females, the population had 91.3 males. Im excited about tapping into tourism so that others want to come and enjoy what we so dearly love and in turn, bring in revenue and create more jobs. 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. 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. 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. 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population. I personally will not support it! Location: 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. I have been married to Aimee Johnson for 11 years. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). 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McLaughlin (D, Hopewell Township, 2024),[74] [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). The racial makeup of the township was 91.00% White, 2.89% African American, 0.14% Native American, 4.31% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. There is so much potential in that property. In the 2016 election, Hillary won the town 51.6% to 43.9%. Our hope is to build the first shared police and court building in Mercer County. A vote for Debbie is a vote for the future of Robbinsville.. [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 am a member of Long Creek Baptist Church where I teach Adult Sunday School. I have devoted hundreds of hours researching how Robbinsville can operate more efficiently and have reached out to every city, town, etc. P.O. An Amazon.com Fulfillment Center warehouse opened in the Matrix Business Park off of CR 539 in July 2014. Low around 45F. 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.