Greenwich Township (Chen, David W. "Mountain Time", The New York Times, July 28, 1996. Accessed September 10, 2013. "In this bucolic part of Warren County, developers have proposed an $8 million sewage treatment plant on a former goat farm in Greenwich (pronounced GREEN-witch), a township of just 2,200 people.") is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 5,473, a decrease of 239 (−4.2%) from the 2010 census count of 5,712, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,347 (+30.9%) from the 4,365 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.
Greenwich Township has at various times been a part of most of Northwestern New Jersey's counties. The township was first mentioned in official documents on October 9, 1738, as a part of Hunterdon County. On March 15, 1739, it became part of the newly formed Morris County. On January 22, 1750, portions of the township were taken to form Hardwick Township. On June 8, 1753, Sussex County was created, and Greenwich Township was shifted again. Portions of the township were taken on May 30, 1754, to form both Mansfield Township and Oxford Township. The township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. It found its current home when Warren County was formed on November 20, 1824. On April 8, 1839, portions of the township were taken to create Franklin Township and Harmony Township. On March 7, 1851, Phillipsburg was created from parts of Greenwich, and Pohatcong Township went off on its own as of January 1, 1882.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 245. Accessed October 26, 2012. The township was named for Greenwich, England.Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 31, 2015.
Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 10.60 square miles (27.45 km2), including 10.58 square miles (27.40 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2) of water (0.15%).
Greenwich CDP (with a 2020 Census population of 2,588), Stewartsville (with 646 residents in 2020) and Upper Stewartsville (2020 population of 329) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within the township.GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Warren County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 5, 2013.2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 5, 2013.New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-5, August 2012. Accessed June 5, 2013.
Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Coopersville, Kennedy Mills, Port Warren and Still Valley.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.
Greenwich Township borders the municipalities of Franklin Township, Lopatcong Township and Pohatcong Township in Warren County; and Bloomsbury in Hunterdon County.Municipal Directory, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed July 30, 2023.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.
Demographics
2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 5,712 people, 1,808 households, and 1,546 families in the township. The population density was 542.5 per square mile (209.5/km2). There were 1,870 housing units at an average density of 177.6 per square mile (68.6/km2). The racial makeup was 84.42% (4,822) White, 6.36% (363) Black or African American, 0.12% (7) Native American, 6.16% (352) Asian, 0.05% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.09% (62) from other races, and 1.80% (103) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.37% (364) of the population.
Of the 1,808 households, 51.5% had children under the age of 18; 76.1% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 14.5% were non-families. Of all households, 11.1% were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.43.
33.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.4 males.
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $102,250 (with a margin of error of +/− $16,103) and the median family income was $112,535 (+/− $19,851). Males had a median income of $95,469 (+/− $9,585) versus $60,986 (+/− $7,346) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $37,290 (+/− $3,322). About 1.1% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Greenwich township, Warren County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.
2000 census As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 4,365 people, 1,421 households, and 1,223 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 1,477 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 93.26% White, 2.47% African American, 0.27% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.80% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Greenwich township, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Greenwich township, Warren County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.
There were 1,421 households, out of which 51.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the township, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $87,613, and the median income for a family was $92,579. Males had a median income of $69,926 versus $34,934 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,886. About 1.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government Greenwich Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 103."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 7. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.
, members of the Greenwich Township Committee are Mayor Robert M. Barsony (R, term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2022), Deputy Mayor Paul Beam (R, term on committee and as deputy mayor ends 2022), Brian Baylor (R, 2023), Bill Kanyuck (R, 2023; appointed to serve an unexpired term) and Lillian McDermott (R, 2024).Township Committee, Greenwich Township. Accessed March 1, 2022. "Greenwich Township is a committee form of government. Each Committee member is elected by the residents. The Township Committee then appoints a Mayor for each year."2021 Municipal Data Sheet, Greenwich Township. Accessed June 21, 2022.Summary Results Report 2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Official Results, Warren County, New Jersey, updated November 18, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.Warren County 2020 General Election November 20, 2020 Official Results, Warren County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.General Election November 5, 2019, Warren County Official Tally, Warren County, New Jersey, updated November 12, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.
In January 2022, the Township Committee appointed Bill Kanyuck to fill the seat expiring in December 2023 that had been held by Frank Marchetta until he resigned from office. Kanyuck will serve on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when voters will select a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office.Reorganization Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2022, Greenwich Township. Accessed March 1, 2022. "Mayor Barsony made a motion to accept the resignation of Frank Marchetta with regret; seconded by Mr. Baylor.... Mayor Barsony made a motion to appoint Bill Kanyuck Township Committee Member – until the seat can be filled at the next General Election; seconded by Mrs. McDermott.... Motion carried."
The Township Committee had three vacancies in September 2015, after Tom Callari announced that he was moving out of the township, Joe Tauriello left office after a DUI arrest was made public and Angelo Faillace resigned in protest of the process of selecting a council replacement. With a majority of seats vacant, Governor Chris Christie appointed Bob Barsony, Bill Kanyuck and Will Spencer to fill the three vacant seats. In November 2015, Deputy Mayor Elaine Emiliani resigned from office and was replaced by Frank Marchetta.Novak, Steve. "Greenwich Township has full government again", The Express-Times, November 24, 2015. Accessed August 7, 2016. "The committee was completed Monday, when it unanimously selected former Mayor Frank Marchetta to the fifth and final spot.... Already on the committee were Christie's appointments — Will Spencer, Bob Barsony and Bill Kanyuck.""Governor Chris Christie Files Direct Appointments", State of New Jersey, October 28, 2015. Accessed August 7, 2016. "Governor Chris Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State's Office. Direct Appointments; Greenwich Township Committee: Committee Members - Appoint William A. Spencer (Greenwich Township, Warren); Appoint Robert M. Barsony (Greenwich Township, Warren); Appoint the Honorable William D. Kanyuck (Greenwich Township, Warren)"
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