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P.O. Box 496
Boonton, NJ 07005
973-334-4117
QUICK FACTS:
THE ORIGINAL
VILLAGE OF BOONTON, WHICH HAD IT'S BEGINNINGS AS BOONETON FALLS IN THE
1700'S, NOW LIES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE JERSEY CITY RESERVOIR.
BOONTON IS HOME TO
THE FAMOUS, AND NOW HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE,
BOONTONWARE MOLDED PLASTIC DINNERWARE |
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Boonton
The town of Boonton is approximately
2.45 square miles, bisected by Route 287. The town was founded in 1867, and
served primarily as an iron town in those days. Today, Boonton has a busy
downtown area which is known for its many antique stores. There are many
other fine, well- established businesses located in the Boonton area.
Demographics (1) |
Financial (2) |
Total Population |
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Net Valuation |
$557,834,108 |
2002 |
8,555 |
Residential * |
434,870,700 |
1990 |
8,343 |
Apartments * |
9,339,000 |
1980 |
8,620 |
Commercial * |
79,620,900 |
Person Per Square Mile |
Industrial * |
35,995,800 |
Age |
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Farmland * |
220,400 |
0 - 18 |
1,825 |
Vacant * |
3,948,100 |
19 - 54 |
4,509 |
True Value Ratio |
49.92% |
55 - + |
2,009 |
General Tax Rate |
3.71 |
Total Households |
3,121 |
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Person / Household |
2.63 |
* Represents
2002 |
Median Income (2005) |
$76,205 |
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Sources: 1. US Census Bureau 1980, 1990, 2000; 2. Morris
County Board of Taxation 2002
Governing Body |
Position |
Ward |
Name |
Term Expires |
Mayor |
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Cyril Wekilsky |
12/31/07 |
Alderman |
1 |
Michael Eoga |
12/31/07 |
Alderman |
1 |
Daniel Carey |
12/31/08 |
Alderman |
2 |
Clifford Keezer |
12/31/07 |
Alderman |
2 |
Paul Nevadomski |
12/31/08 |
Alderman |
3 |
Robert K. Looker |
12/31/07 |
Alderman |
3 |
Terence Dunn |
12/31/08 |
Alderman |
4 |
Patricia Bujtas |
12/31/07 |
Alderman |
4 |
Joseph Sirvent |
12/31/08 |
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