Point Pleasant, residential and resort borough (1990 pop. 18,177), Ocean co., E N.J., near the Manasquan Inlet; settled 1850, inc. 1920. Nearby Point Pleasant Beach (1990 pop. 5,112) is a summer seaside resort.
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| Point Pleasant, New Jersey | |
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| — Borough — | |
| Nickname(s): the shore | |
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| Coordinates: 40°04′42″N 74°04′13″W / 40.07833°N 74.07028°WCoordinates: 40°04′42″N 74°04′13″W / 40.07833°N 74.07028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Incorporated | May 19, 1920 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| - Mayor | Martin Konkus (R, 2010) |
| - Administrator | David A. Maffei[2] |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| - Land | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| - Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation [3] | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population (2008)[4] | |
| - Total | 20,139 |
| - Density | 5,461.6/sq mi (2,108.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08742 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-59880[5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885357[7] |
| Website | http://www.ptboro.com |
Point Pleasant is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,306. The United States Census Bureau's 2008 population estimate for Point Pleasant was 20,139.[4]
Point Pleasant was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1920, from portions of Brick Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 19, 1920. The borough was reincorporated on March 12, 1928.[8]
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Geography
Point Pleasant is located at 40°04′47″N 74°04′14″W / 40.079642°N 74.070419°W (40.079642, -74.070419).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of it (15.14%) is water.
The town is home to the Point Pleasant Canal, completed in 1925, at the northern end of the Intracoastal Waterway. The two lift bridges over the canal, at Route 88 and Bridge Avenue, can be opened as many as 300 times per day during the summer to allow boats to pass underneath as marine traffic has the right of way.[10]
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,058 |
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| 1940 | 2,082 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,009 | 92.6% | |
| 1960 | 10,182 | 154.0% | |
| 1970 | 15,968 | 56.8% | |
| 1980 | 17,747 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 18,177 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 19,306 | 6.2% | |
| Est. 2008 | 20,139 | [4] | 4.3% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[11] | |||
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,560 households, and 5,231 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,461.6 people per square mile (2,111.6/km2). There were 8,350 housing units at an average density of 2,362.2/sq mi (913.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.83% White, 1.73% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.41% of the population.
There were 7,560 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the borough the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $55,987, and the median income for a family was $64,798. Males had a median income of $50,828 versus $32,886 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,715. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Point Pleasant is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[1]
The Mayor is the head of municipal government; sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed; presides over the Council. votes only to break ties; can veto ordinances subject to override by ⅔ majority of Council; and appoints subordinate officers with Council approval. After thirty days or upon Council disapproval, Council fills posts.
The Borough Council is the legislative body of municipality. The Council overrides a mayor's veto by ⅔ majority of all members, confirms mayor's appointments. The Council gains appointment power upon failure to confirm mayor's appointee or after office vacant for thirty days. The Council has all executive responsibility not placed in office of mayor.
The Mayor of Point Pleasant is Martin Konkus (R), term ends December 31, 2010. The members of the Borough Council are Council President Susan Rogers (R, 2010), William Dikun (R, 2010), John N. Kaklamanis (R, 2009), Jack McHugh(D, 2011), Christopher Leitner (D, 2011) and Shaun O'Rourke (D, 2009).[12][13]
Federal, state and county representation
Point Pleasant is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District.[14]
New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 10th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Andrew R. Ciesla (R, Brick) and in the Assembly by James W. Holzapfel (R, Toms River) and David W. Wolfe (R, Brick). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[15]
Ocean County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected at large in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms. As of 2009[update], Ocean County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. (Pine Beach, term ends December 31, 2009), Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little (Surf City, 2009), John P. Kelly (Eagleswood Township, 2010), James F. Lacey (Brick Township, 2010) and Joseph H. Vicari (Toms River, 2011).[16]
Education
The Point Pleasant School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2006-07 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[17] are two elementary schools for grades K-5 — Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School (822 students) and Ocean Road School (565) — Memorial Middle School for grades 6-8 (765) and Point Pleasant Boro High School for grades 9-12 (1,061).
In media
- A fictionalized version of the town was the setting of a short-lived 2005 television show, Point Pleasant.
- Point Pleasant is mentioned in The Sopranos episode "Employee of the Month", as the city in which Johnny Sack and his wife own a condominium.
- Was showcased on 60 Minutes as the butterfly capital of the eastern seaboard. Since the episode aired, summer tourism has increased by 37%.
Noted residents
Notable current and former residents of Point Pleasant include:
- Antonella Barba (born 1986), contestant on the sixth season of American Idol.[18]
- Peter Cancro, CEO of Jersey Mike's Subs, who started working at the Point Pleasant location as a 14-year old.[19]
- Tawny Cypress (born 1976), actress appearing on K-Ville as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau.[20]
- Dean DeLeo (born 1961), Stone Temple Pilots guitarist.[citation needed]
- Kirsten Dunst (born 1982), actress born in Point Pleasant in 1982.[21]
- Laurel Hester (1956-2006), police officer who rose to national attention with her deathbed appeal for the extension of pension benefits to her domestic partner.[22]
- Leonard Lomell (born 1919), United States Army Ranger who played a pivotal role in destroying German gun emplacements on D-Day.[23]
- Diamond Dallas Page (born 1956), former professional wrestler.[24]
- Darryl duPont American television producer, husband of former Miss Universe and Venezuelan Presidential candidate Irene Saez.
- Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953), playwright, married local woman Agnes Boulton and lived here winter of 1918-1919. When the couple divorced, Agnes moved back to Point Pleasant with the children, Shane and Oona. Oona O'Neill later married Charlie Chaplin.[10]
- Christie Pearce (born 1975), USA Soccer player.[25]
- Kurt Pellegrino (born 1979), MMA fighter- Fighting under the UFC brand.[26]
- Soraya (1969-2006), musician, Latin Grammy Award-winning, Colombian American artist, born here.[27]
References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 53.
- ^ Municipal Directory, Borough of Point Pleasant. Accessed October 6, 2009.
- ^ USGS GNIS: Borough of Point Pleasant, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.
- ^ a b c Census data for Point Pleasant borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 205.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b Cheslow, Jerry. " If You're Thinking of Living In/Point Pleasant, N.J.; A Borough With a Variety of Boating", The New York Times, November 9, 2003. Accessed November 29, 2008.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Mayor and Borough Council, Borough of Point Pleasant. Accessed July 24, 2008.
- ^ 2008 Elected Officials of Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. p. 9. Accessed July 24, 2008.
- ^ 2008 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 63. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ "About the Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/about/. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ^ Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed January 19, 2009.
- ^ Data for the Point Pleasant School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed October 6, 2009.
- ^ Canacci, Bill. Antonella Barba of Point Pleasant in final 24 on "American Idol", Home News Tribune, February 15, 2007.
- ^ D'Agnese, Joseph (2000-04-02). "With this Franchise, The State Is on a Roll". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9501E3D6153CF931A35757C0A9669C8B63. Retrieved 2008-04-10. ""It certainly is for Mr. Cancro. At age 14, he followed his brother's lead and got a job at Mike's sandwich shop in their hometown, Point Pleasant.""
- ^ Tawny Cypress - K-Ville, Fox Broadcasting Company. Accessed December 6, 2007. "A native of Point Pleasant, NJ, Cypress currently lives in New York City."
- ^ Birthday Banter, Deccan Herald, accessed February 27, 2007.
- ^ Wilson, Michael. "Lieutenant Who Won Pension Rights for Her Domestic Partner Dies at 49", The New York Times, February 20, 2006. Accessed December 18, 2007. "Lieutenant Hester died in the house in Point Pleasant that she owned with her partner, Stacie Andree."
- ^ Christopher, Sam. "Toms River Vet to be Honored by Monmouth University", copy of article from Ocean County Observer, May 6, 2007. Accessed April 7, 2008.
- ^ Staff. "THE SCORE HEARS...WCW'S DDP GOES FROM WRESTLING MAT TO YOGA MAT", Daily News (New York), August 20, 2006. Accessed November 29, 2008.
- ^ Christie Pearce bio, accessed July 22, 2006.
- ^ Kurt Pellegrino "Batman", Ultimate Fighting Championship. Accessed June 6, 2007.
- ^ Soraya, a Singer Who Needed No Translation, The Washington Post by Achy Obejas, May 12, 2006.
External links
- Point Pleasant website
- Point Pleasant School District
- Point Pleasant School District's 2007–08 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Point Pleasant School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Point Pleasant Borough Branch of Ocean County Library
- Point Pleasant Historical Society
- Visiting Point Pleasant
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