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Chatham Township, New Jersey

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Chatham Township, New Jersey
NameChatham Township
Settlement typeTownship
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1New Jersey
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Morris
Established titleIncorporated
Established dateFebruary 12, 1806
Government typeCouncil-Manager
Leader titleMayor
Leader nameAshley Felice
Leader title1Municipal Clerk
Leader name1Greg LaConte
Area total km224.30
Area land km223.48
Area water km20.82
Area total sq mi9.38
Area land sq mi9.07
Area water sq mi0.32
Population as of2020
Population total11081
Population density km2472.0
Population density sq mi1222.4
TimezoneEST
Utc offset-5
Timezone DSTEDT
Utc offset DST-4
Coordinates40, 44, 15, N...
Elevation ft230
Postal code typeZIP Code
Postal code07928
Area code973
Blank nameFIPS code
Blank info34-12190
Blank1 nameGNIS feature ID
Blank1 info0882200
Websitehttps://www.chathamtownship.org/

Chatham Township, New Jersey is a township in Morris County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. Established in the early 19th century, it is a primarily residential community known for its historic character, extensive parklands, and highly ranked public school system. The township is distinct from the adjacent borough of Chatham, though they share a common historical origin and a combined Chatham High School.

History

The area was originally part of the Hackensack and Lenape territories before European settlement. It was included in the Elizabethtown Tract purchase and later became part of Hanover Township. Chatham Township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 12, 1806, from portions of Hanover Township. Its development was influenced by the Morris Canal and the Lackawanna Railroad, which facilitated commerce. The community played a role in the American Revolutionary War, with local mills supplying the Continental Army. In 1897, the central village seceded to form the borough of Chatham, leading to the current separate municipalities.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 9.38 square miles, with 9.07 square miles of land and 0.32 square miles of water. It is bordered by Madison, Florham Park, and East Hanover Township to the north, Hanover Township to the west, Harding Township and Passaic County to the south, and Summit and New Providence in Union County to the east. Notable geographic features include the Passaic River, which forms part of its southern boundary, and the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which extends into the township from Harding Township.

Demographics

At the 2020 census, the population was 11,081, representing a slight decrease from the 2010 count. The Census Bureau's 2019 estimates reported a median household income of $197,813 and a per capita income of $94,732. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with growing Asian and Hispanic communities. The township is characterized by a high percentage of family households and a significant number of residents holding advanced degrees from institutions like Princeton University and Rutgers University.

Government

Chatham Township operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Township Committee consists of five members elected in partisan elections to serve staggered three-year terms. The committee appoints a Mayor from among its members annually and hires a professional Township Manager to oversee daily operations. The township is part of New Jersey's 11th congressional district, represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Mikie Sherrill. It is located in the state's 21st Legislative District.

Education

Public school students in grades K-8 attend the School District of the Chathams, which it shares with Chatham Borough, at Southern Boulevard School and Chatham Middle School. For grades 9-12, students attend Chatham High School. The high school is consistently ranked among the top in New Jersey by publications like U.S. News & World Report. Private education options include the Pingry School, whose lower school campus is located in the township. The township is also served by the Chatham Township Library, a member of the M.A.I.N. library cooperative.

Notable people

Notable current and former residents include actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, former Governor of New Jersey and 9/11 Commission chairman Thomas Kean, former United States Secretary of the Treasury and CEO of Goldman Sachs Henry Paulson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz, and former Major League Baseball player and manager Jackie Robinson's son, David Robinson. Famed illustrator and author Maurice Sendak also resided in the township for many years.

Category:Townships in Morris County, New Jersey Category:Populated places established in 1806 Category:1806 establishments in New Jersey