Williamstown

Williamstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Monroe Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The 2010 U.S. census counted 15,567 people, 5,592 households, and 4,037 families in the CDP. It has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 33.2° in January to 76.7 °F in July. In 2014, the community had a death rate from heroin that was 25 times the national average, with about five people per year dying of overdoses and other complications in the previous decade. The population of the town remained small until the early 1830s when the glass industry sprung up (Glassboro, a neighboring town, still bears the name borne of that commercial boom). The first company to form was called Free Will Glass Manufacturing and caused a population surge in the early 1900s. The town was officially incorporated in March 1859, with Williamstown as meeting place to vote and have town discussions. The Monroe Township Historical Society was formed as a volunteer organization on October 16, 1974, by Mayor John W. Sharp (of the Canning Company Sharps), dedicated to the preservation of items that reflect the history of Monroe Township. The first school was built in 1750 and stood where the Washington Hotel now stands. In the early eighteenth century, Richard Penn sold what eventually became Williamstown to his grandson, John Williams, who divided and resold the land in lots to settlers and for whom the town was eventually renamed.

History

Williamstown was originally known as 'Squankum' by the Lenni-Lenape tribe of Native Americans. In the early eighteenth century, Richard Penn sold what eventually became Williamstown to his grandson, John Williams, who divided and resold the land in lots to settlers. The town was officially incorporated as Monroe Township in March 1859, with Williamstown as meeting place to vote and have town discussions. The first school was built in 1750 and stood where the Washington Hotel now stands. In 2014, the community had a death rate from heroin that was 25 times the national average, with about five people per year dying of overdoses and other complications in the previous decade. The Monroe Township Historical Society was formed as a volunteer organization on October 16, 1974, by Mayor John W. Sharp (of the Canning Company Sharps), dedicated to the preservation of items that reflect the history of Monroe Township. One notable company, The John Sharp Canning Co., still operates today as Blue Ribbon. The area built its first high school in 1958, and the first municipal court was established in the Township of Monroe, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 264 of the Laws of 1948. It is generally thought that 'evil spirits' referred to the abundance of mosquitoes in the area, a by-product of the low-lying swamps that characterized the area during that time period. The population of the town remained small until the early 1830s when the glass industry sprung up (Glassboro, a neighboring town, still bears the name borne of that commercial boom). The first company to form was called Free Will Glass Manufacturing and caused a population surge.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 7.423 square miles (19.225 km²) It has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 33.2° in January to 76.7 °F in July. The hardiness zone is 7a. The CDP is located at 7.419 square miles of land and 0.004 sq miles of water (0.05% of the total land area). It has an estimated population of 2,816. It is one of the smallest census-designated places (CDPs) in the United States, with an area of just over 7 square miles. The town has a population of 1,071. It has been named after a former mayor of the town, who was killed in a car accident in the early 1900s. The city is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and is located near San Francisco and the San Diego County line. It also has a small portion of the city of Laredo, Texas, which is in the Central Coast region of the state. The area has an average annual temperature of 33.8°F. It was named after the former mayor, who died in the late 1800s. It had a population in the mid-19th century. It now has a total of 2.7 million people. The population is estimated to be around 2,000. The community is located on the edge of the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles River.

Demographics

As of the 2000 U.S. census, there were 11,812 people, 4,484 households, and 3,223 families residing in the CDP. The racial makeup was 85.68% White, 10.35% African American, 0.30% Native American,0.96% Asian, 0.,06% Pacific Islander, and 1.67% from two or more races. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.26. The median income for a household in theCDP was $44,200, and the median income. for a family was $51,552. About 5.5% of families and 7.5%. of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of people aged 65 or over. The CDP is located on the New Jersey Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to New York City. It is one of the most densely populated areas of New Jersey, with a population of 15,567 as of the 2010 census. The population density was 2,098.2 per square mile (810.1/km²) The 2010 United States census counted 15, 567 people, 5,592 households and 4,037 families in the town. The 2010 census counted 5,857 housing units at an average density of 789.4 per squaremile (304.8/ km²).

Transportation

Cross Keys Airport is a public-use general aviation airport in Central Williamstown, New Jersey.It is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northwest of the central business district.U.S. Route 322 and New Jersey Route 42 pass through the airport. The airport is home to the New Jersey Air National Guard Air Reserve Base. It is the only airport in New Jersey with an air National Guard base in the area. It was built in the 1950s as part of New Jersey's Air National Guards Air Force Base complex. It has a total of 12 runways, six of which are dedicated to general aviation. It also has a single runway dedicated to the general aviation wing of the N.J. Air National guard Air Force base, which opened in 1961. It opened in the 1970s as a base for the Nooksack Air Force Reserve Base, which is based in the nearby town of N.C. The N. J. AirNational Guard has a base at Cross Keys Airport, which was established in the 1960s. It currently has a fleet of more than 100 military aircraft based at the airport, including the F-16, F-18, F/A-18 and C-17. The base is also home to a private air ambulance service, which operates out of the airport on a regular basis. The New Jersey State Department of Transportation operates an air traffic control center at the Cross Keys airport, which has a runway that is open to the public.

Education

Monroe Township Public Schools is a comprehensive public school district serving the educational needs of resident students from grades Kindergarten through twelve. St. Mary School is a K-8 elementary school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. The school district is part of the New Jersey Department of Education. It is located in the Monroe Township section of Monroe County, New Jersey. The district's schools are located in Monroe Township, Monroe County and the Township of South Orange. It also serves the communities of Monroe, Somerset, Somerset County, Somerset Township, and Union Township. The schools serve a population of about 7,000. The public school system was established in the 1950s. It was the first school district in the state of New Jersey, and the first in New Jersey in the United States. It has been in operation since 1956. The current superintendent is Robert A. Wojciechowski, who was elected in 2008. The superintendent is also the former superintendent of the Gloucester County School District, where he served from 2007 to 2010. The School District has a history of more than 40 years. It serves a total of 7,500 students in grades kindergarten through 12th. It includes a number of charter schools, including two private schools and two parochial schools. The township also has a public high school, Monroe Township High School, which was founded in the 1970s. The high school has a total enrollment of about 6,000 students.

Recreation

Tall Pines Day Camp is a summer camp for young children and teenagers. Cross Keys Airport offers both tandem skydiving and skydive training. Scotland Run Golf Club is a public golf course located in Williamstown, near U.S. Route 322. Hospitality Creek is a camp consisting of an RV park, olympic size swimming pool, 30-acre (12 ha) lake and other outdoor amenities. It was founded in 1996 and is accredited by the American Camping Association. It is located within 5 minutes from the center of Williamstown. It offers a variety of activities for children and adults, including swimming, camping, hiking and BASE jumping. It also offers a day camp for children, adults, and families with young children who need a break from the day care center. It has a swimming pool and an outdoor activities center for kids, adults and families, as well as an outdoor play area for kids and adults. It's located in the heart of the town, near the intersection of Route 322 and Interstate 70. The town is also home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a restaurant, a bank and a golf course. It can be reached by phone by dialing 1-800-273-8255 or by visiting the town's website, www.wilsonstown.org. The nearest airport is located at the airport, which is just a few miles away. The airport has a heliport, which can be accessed by air from the town.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey = 39.4. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 15. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Williamstown = 3.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 9,608 individuals with a median age of 38.6 age the population grows by 17.25% in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,032.34 residents per square mile of area (784.67/km²). There are average 2.58 people per household in the 5,369 households with an average household income of $54,858 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 9.70% of the available work force and has dropped -5.58% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 19.14%. The number of physicians in Williamstown per 100,000 population = 124.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Williamstown = 44.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 5.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 101. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 207. 86 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 22.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 44, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey which are owned by the occupant = 69.72%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 30 years with median home cost = $217,900 and home appreciation of -2.87%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $24.69 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,570 per student. There are 15.1 students for each teacher in the school, 998 students for each Librarian and 748 students for each Counselor. 5.42% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 10.80% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 2.51% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).