Environmental Commission. Sharon Elementary School[104] with 1,058 students in grades Pre-K4, I was raised and taught that it was wrong and it would cause problems. I am planning on working with the community and local missions about the growing homeless population. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body.For more information, emailcouncil@robbinsville.net. They need to run on their record; Ill run on mine. If I am elected, I will not drive a town vehicle or use town credit or fuel cards and I will pay my own cellphone bill. Low around 45F. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. We just have not yet found the perfect fit. Before the township's switch to a strong mayor and council form of government, Calcagno sat on the township committee from 1994-2004, serving as mayor in 1999 and 2004. The Robbinsville Field House is a large membership gym located at the entrance to the warehouse colony near Route 526. The house, now used for recreational and nonprofit activities, dates back to the early 19th century. Theres been some false numbers put out there by some people and they hired auditors that found zero fraud. During that time, municipal taxes have either remained flat or have been reduced which is unheard of in New Jersey these days! I received my GED, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Associates of Emergency Manager Certificate, as well as various certifications in EMS, Fire, Rescue and 911. The last four years have gone by so fast, but within the last four years, I have been a part of a lot ofdecisions that have been beneficial to our people. On the same slate with Cipriano and Blakely is Michael Todd, who is running unopposed for the two-year unexpired seat vacated by Councilman Dan Schuberth, who resigned last year to take a new job in Washington, D.C. Having the opportunity to take on various leadership roles within local volunteer organizations, Ive been able to help give back to the community that gave so much to us. Township Code 2-6 Membership; term of office. Jump to. Read The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Mailing address: [107], Prior to the 200607 school year, high school students from here were sent to Lawrence High School in Lawrence Township as part of a now-ended sending/receiving relationship with the Lawrence Township Public Schools. I am a lifelong resident of Robbinsville, earned my Bachelor of Science at Western Carolina University, and also worked toward a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting at Western Carolina University. Interstate 195 also provides access to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township. [100][101] As of the 201819 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 3,164 students and 237.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 13.3:1. I have been blessed to have made friends with the employees of the Town of Robbinsville and they can count on me to help them in any way I can. The 15,000 square foot facility, opened in October of 2016, is a veritable one-stop shop for residents and features a Township Council chamber and ample meeting space. Becoming a Township Council member would enable me to become more involved in shaping the Route 130 corridor with the redevelopment plan that is moving forward, increased involvement with Town Center South and the Shoppes of Foxmoor, all while ensuring the redevelopment remains consistent with our master plan. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 2023 Mercer County, NJ. Mercer County Photo Project, Request a Proclamation or Letter of Merit, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Road Projects and Construction Announcements, Services and Resources for People with Disabilities, Mercer County Small Business Outreach Program, Mercer County New Jersey Certified Diverse Vendor Directory, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations Needed, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Central Jersey Legal Services: Mercer County Seniors, Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness, Local Advisory Committee On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Mercer County Special Services Board of School Estimates, Mercer County Vo-Tech School Board of School Estimates, Polling Locations & Secured Drop Box Locations, Election Mail-In-Ballot & Early Voting Reports, Robbinsville Public Library: (609) 259-2150, Robbinsville Public Schools: (609) 632-0910. Michael Cipriano has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 19 years. Chance of rain 90%.. The board had it placed on the ballot for the people to vote yes or no. I served as town alderman for 2 1/2 terms for 10 years in the 1990s and have been your mayor for eight years, come November. [2][3], The township borders East Windsor Township, Hamilton Township, and West Windsor Township in Mercer County; and Allentown, Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County. Historic Preservation Subcommittee. Robbinsville, NC 28771 C: 828.735.1283 Email: adamwach@ebci-nsn.gov. Voting closes at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and results will be announced in the Nov. 4 edition of The Graham Star. The seat, which Blakely was appointed to in January, is required to be on this year's ballot. We need more opportunity for our people to have a good-paying job. There needs to be a policy preventing elected officials from hiring family members and boyfriends/girlfriends, or holding town jobs themselves. I will work to cut wasteful spending; unfortunately, the town wastes a large amount of money and the people suffer because of it. There were 6 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[86]. Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. I have worked with all of my employees and have never asked them to do anything that I would not do myself, or help them. Robbinsville is quaint, little town in Graham County, located in the foothills of North Carolina's magnificent Great Smokey Mountains, with beautiful sceneries, friendly atmosphere and where outdoor adventure abound. Pond Road Middle School[105] with 1,031 students in grades 58 and Located behind Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Alcohol is on the ballot and it is up to the people to decide whether to sell it or not. My family and I moved to Robbinsville because of a work opportunity, but what we found was something greater. - The Town Council of the Town of Robbinsville may levy a room occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) of the gross receipts derived from the rental of any room, lodging, or accommodation furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place within the town that is subject to sales tax imposed by the State under G.S. Im passionate about doing whats right and what is best for our community! ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - At their Thursday night reorganization meeting, the Robbinsville Township Council unanimously chose longtime resident Deborah Blakely to fill the seat vacated by the . The Route 130 corridor alone has so many opportunities for growth, but it will take careful oversight to ensure its done right to keep the overall look and feel of the Robbinsville that we all love. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the freeholders serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Our hope is to build the first shared police and court building in Mercer County. Multi-Municipal Sewer Cost Allocation Study. ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)-Township Council meetings will reopen to the public for in-person attendance on June 10, 2021 Below are the remaining meetings dates following tonight's final remote session via freeconferencecall.com. (2023). Land Use Board. Im committed to doing my absolute best with what they decide. Cipriano: I first decided to run for council in 2017 so that I could be more involved in the community while serving as an advocate for one of the most diverse constituencies in all of Mercer County. While pursuing an MBA, I have taken 600-level accounting, finance and business courses, and have years of experience working in the private sector for companies that have to make a profit so naturally, I look for ways to save money. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males. in North Carolina to ascertain how they operate so much more efficiently than Robbinsville does. To be honest, I dont do politics. In the past eight years as mayor, I have overseen and managed over $13 million in state and federal grants. To request petitions for Township Council Member click here. Robbinsville contains various office parks, warehouse districts, and shopping centers that make it a center for business and commerce alike. 50 New Canton Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. I know how it is to leave Robbinsville to support your family and know how it is to be homesick and missing Robbinsville. He attended York College of Pennsylvania and graduated from Mercer County College with a degree in energy utility technology. Whatever the outcome of this election, I will continue to work hard as you Postmaster and I will enjoy living in Robbinsville. It deserves to be shared. [8][9] The Mayor-Council form of government is used by 71 of the state's 564 municipalities. In the race for two open seats of Robbinsville Township Council, incumbents Deborah Blakely and Michael Cipriano are facing off against Kiran Agrahara, who is running for public office for the first time. [9][53][54][55][56], In January 2021, Deborah Blakely was appointed to fill the term expiring in December 2023 that had become vacant following the resignation of Dan Schuberth. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population. Agrahara: Our township faces a transparency issue. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. During this time, I worked in over 20 different states, welding and pipefitting. Requirements: You must be a resident of Robbinsville Township for 1 year and a registered Voter. A vote for Debbie is a vote for the future of Robbinsville.. This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. Vincent Calcagno Vincent Calcagno has served on township council since 2009. Each Board of Education meeting is recorded to serve as an administrative aid in the preparation of minutes. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09. I stand with our residents on the alcohol vote. For more information about fun things to do in and around Robbinsville,click here.