Roselle Park, New Jersey
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| Name | Roselle Park, New Jersey |
| Settlement type | Borough |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Union |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | March 22, 1901 |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Joseph Signorello |
| Leader title1 | Borough council |
| Leader name1 | Councilmembers |
| Area total km2 | 3.20 |
| Area land km2 | 3.20 |
| Area water km2 | 0.00 |
| Area total sq mi | 1.24 |
| Area land sq mi | 1.24 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.00 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 13808 |
| Population density km2 | 4315.0 |
| Population density sq mi | 11135.5 |
| Timezone | EST |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07204 |
| Area code | 908 |
| Website | www.rosellepark.net |
Roselle Park, New Jersey. Roselle Park is a borough in Union County, situated within the greater New York metropolitan region. Incorporated in 1901 from portions of Union Township, it is a densely populated residential community with a rich industrial past. The borough is served by New Jersey Transit rail and bus lines, providing direct access to Newark and New York City.
History
The area was originally part of the Elizabethtown Tract purchased from the Lenape by settlers from the colony of Rhode Island. Development accelerated with the 1836 opening of the Elizabethtown and Somerville Railroad, a precursor to the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The community, then known as "Roselle Park," seceded from Union Township and was incorporated as a borough on March 22, 1901, following a referendum. Early industry included the Singer Sewing Machine factory and the Edison phonograph record plant, attracting a diverse workforce. The borough's growth was further shaped by its proximity to major transportation corridors like the Garden State Parkway and U.S. Route 1/9.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.24 square miles, all of it land. It borders Cranford to the north, Kenilworth and Union Township to the west, Roselle to the south, and Elizabeth to the east. The topography is relatively flat, part of the Atlantic coastal plain. The borough is drained by the Elizabeth River and several of its tributaries.
Demographics
The 2020 U.S. Census reported a population of 13,808, with a density of over 11,000 people per square mile. The racial makeup was diverse, with significant Hispanic or Latino, White, Asian, and Black communities. The median household income was slightly above the state average, with a portion of the population living below the federal poverty line. Housing is primarily comprised of single-family homes and multi-unit structures.
Government
Roselle Park operates under the borough form of government, with a Mayor and a six-member Borough council elected at-large. The current mayor is Joseph Signorello. The borough is part of New Jersey's 7th and 10th legislative districts, represented in the New Jersey Legislature and the United States House of Representatives. Local services include a police department, a volunteer fire department, and a public works department. The municipal complex houses the Borough Hall and the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library.
Education
Public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the Roselle Park School District, which includes Robert Gordon Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School, Roselle Park Middle School, and Roselle Park High School. The high school's athletic teams, the Panthers, compete in the Union County Interscholastic Athletic Conference. Some students may attend Union County Vocational-Technical Schools or magnet schools like the Academy for Information Technology. Kean University is located nearby in Union Township.
Notable people
Notable current and former residents include John R. Bury (historian), John H. Ewing (U.S. Representative), James F. Fiorentino (artist), John J. Gibbons (judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit), John J. Horn (Army Medal of Honor recipient), Kenny K. (musician), Catherine M. McCabe (commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection), Charles H. Roemer II (politician from Louisiana), and Michael S. Steele (Navy Medal of Honor recipient).
Category:Boroughs in New Jersey Category:Populated places in Union County, New Jersey