Chester Borough, New Jersey Explained

See also: Chester Township, New Jersey.

Chester Borough, New Jersey
Settlement Type:Borough
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Image Map1:Census_Bureau_map_of_Chester_Borough,_New_Jersey.png
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Map Caption1:Census Bureau map of Chester Borough, New Jersey
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Pushpin Label:Chester Borough
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Morris County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States
Pushpin Relief:yes
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2: Morris
Government Type:Borough
Governing Body:Borough Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Janet G. Hoven (R, term ends December 31, 2026)[1]
Leader Title1:Administrator
Leader Name1:Margaret Nordstrom[2]
Leader Title2:Municipal clerk
Leader Name2:Robin Ghebreal[3]
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:April 3, 1930
Named For:Chestershire, England
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[4]
Area Total Km2:4.13
Area Land Km2:4.12
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:1.59
Area Land Sq Mi:1.59
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Water Percent:0.13
Area Rank:441th of 565 in state
37th of 39 in county[5]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1681
Population Rank:503rd of 565 in state
38th of 39 in county[6]
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:1055.7
Population Density Rank:376th of 565 in state
28th of 39 in county
Population Est:1678
Pop Est As Of:2023
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:−05:00
Timezone Dst:Eastern (EDT)
Utc Offset Dst:−04:00
Elevation Footnotes:[7]
Elevation Ft:866
Coordinates Footnotes:[8]
Coordinates:40.7906°N -74.6901°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:07930[9]
Area Code:908[10]
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:3402712580[11] [12]
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Blank1 Info:0885184[13]

Chester Borough is a borough in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[14] As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,681, an increase of 32 (+1.9%) from the 2010 census count of 1,649, which in turn reflected an increase of 14 (+0.9%) from the 1,635 counted in the 2000 census.[15] Chester's name is derived from the township, which was named for Chestershire in England.[16]

Chester Borough is located within the Raritan Valley region[17] and is periodically recognized as part of the Somerset Hills.[18] [19] The borough is completely surrounded by Chester Township, making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another.[20] [21] [22] [23]

In the Forbes magazine's rankings of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Chester was ranked 288th in 2006 (with a median sale price of $775,000) and 321st in 2010 (with a median price of $823,691).[24] [25]

History

Chester Township was established as a separate political entity on April 1, 1799, including the area of both the Township and the downtown settlement which came to be the borough. The Borough of Chester was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 3, 1930, based on the results of a referendum held on April 25, 1930, and is today a separate municipality surrounded entirely by Chester Township.[26] [27]

The borough's name is derived from the township, which was named for Chestershire in England.[16]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.59 square miles (4.13 km2), including 1.59 square miles (4.12 km2) of land and <0.01 square miles (<0.01 km2) of water (0.13%).[5]

The borough is completely surrounded by Chester Township.[21] [22] [23] making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another.[20]

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 1,649 people, 615 households, and 438 families in the borough. The population density was 1,034.8 per square mile (399.5/km2). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 406.0 per square mile (156.8/km2). The racial makeup was 90.78% (1,497) White, 1.03% (17) Black or African American, 0.49% (8) Native American, 2.30% (38) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 3.21% (53) from other races, and 2.18% (36) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.46% (222) of the population.

Of the 615 households, 34.0% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.8% were non-families. Of all households, 25.9% were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

27.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.4 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $86,705 (with a margin of error of +/− $12,175) and the median family income was $133,250 (+/− $8,752). Males had a median income of $84,167 (+/− $38,424) versus $50,341 (+/− $9,122) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $48,565 (+/− $4,792). About none of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.[28]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 1,635 people, 609 households, and 426 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,063.0 people per square mile (409.9/km2). There were 627 housing units at an average density of 407.6 per square mile (157.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.68% White, 0.80% African American, 1.71% Asian, 2.02% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.85% of the population.[29] [30]

There were 609 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.[29] [30]

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.[29] [30]

The median income for a household in the borough was $80,398, and the median income for a family was $106,260. Males had a median income of $76,772 versus $45,833 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $42,564. About 2.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.[29] [30]

Parks and recreation

Dense forests and hiking trails surround the town of Chester. It was named one of the top ten most beautiful towns in New Jersey in 2016.[31] There are various recreational state parks, such as Hacklebarney State Park and Black River County Park, which contains a popular tourist site called the Nathan Cooper Gristmill. These parks serve as quintessential family activities, especially going on hikes and observing the foliage during the fall. Willowwood Arboretum, operated by the Morris County Park Commission, covers of gardens, meadows and walking / hiking trails.[32]

Government

Local government

Chester is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[33] The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[34] The borough form of government used by Chester is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[35] [36]

, the mayor of Chester is Republican Janet G. Hoven, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Chester Borough Council are Karen L. Ferrone (R, 2025), Russell Goodwin (R, 2025), Elizabeth Gugliemini (R, 2023), Christopher K. Heil (R, 2024), Kyle J. Holman (R, 2024) and Gary W. Marshuetz (R, 2023).[37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42] [43]

Merger discussion with Chester Township

In 2007, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine created incentives for small towns of less than 10,000 inhabitants to combine with other cities. The goal was to reduce the overall cost of government and thereby offer some tax relief. "New Jersey has 21 counties, 566 municipalities and 616 school districts, and property taxes average $6,800 per homeowner, or twice the national average."[44] [45]

Chester Borough had originally split from Chester Township in 1930 over the creation of sewer and water infrastructure in the more densely settled center of the municipality. The residents of the rural portions of the Township did not wish to financially support the construction and maintenance of a public sewer or water utility. Since that time rural Chester Township has relied upon individual private wells for water and septic systems for wastewater treatment while the borough is primarily, although not entirely, served by public sewer and water. Concerns over the extension of utilities into the rural Township with the resultant potential for large scale growth served as an impediment to consolidation. The prohibition of utility extensions supported by the New Jersey state plan and codified in the Highlands Water Protection Act, along with the development restrictions contained in the Highlands Act have lessened those concerns. Additionally, an aggressive land conservation program in the Township has resulted in over 40% of the 29sqmi Township being placed into permanent preservation, further lessening worries about potential overdevelopment. The two municipalities currently share a common K–8 school district, volunteer fire department, library, first aid squad and other municipal services. Some residents are concerned about the unknown costs of a merger and a disproportionate allocation of those costs.[44]

The two mayors had publicly endorsed a cost–benefit analysis of a merger. As two previous efforts had failed, the two municipalities have taken and deliberate approach to determine the savings, if any.[44]

A merger vote planned for November 2010 was delayed for at least a year after Governor Christie's elimination of equalization funds that would ensure some taxpayers do not pay more due to the merger, as an analysis by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs estimated that township residents would see an annual increase of $128 on their property taxes while those in the borough would see an average decline of $570 in their taxes.[46]

Federal, state and county representation

Chester Borough is located in the 7th Congressional District[47] and is part of New Jersey's 24th state legislative district.[48]

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,038 registered voters in Chester, of which 188 (18.1%) were registered as Democrats, 500 (48.2%) were registered as Republicans and 350 (33.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[49]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 64.4% of the vote (506 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 34.7% (273 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (7 votes), among the 789 ballots cast by the borough's 1,092 registered voters (3 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 72.3%.[50] [51] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 60.6% of the vote (517 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.7% (322 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (10 votes), among the 853 ballots cast by the borough's 1,102 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.4%.[52] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 66.7% of the vote (570 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 31.7% (271 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (13 votes), among the 855 ballots cast by the borough's 1,122 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.2.[53]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 79.9% of the vote (437 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 18.8% (103 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (7 votes), among the 556 ballots cast by the borough's 1,110 registered voters (9 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 50.1%.[54] [55] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 69.7% of the vote (439 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 21.6% (136 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.1% (45 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (6 votes), among the 630 ballots cast by the borough's 1,079 registered voters, yielding a 58.4% turnout.[56]

Houses of worship

The First Congregational Church, at 30 Hillside Road, has been active since 1740. This historic church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[57] It is the oldest congregational denomination west of the Hudson River.

Grace Bible Chapel, located at 100 Oakdale Road in Chester, is a non-denominational fellowship of evangelical Christians.[58]

St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, formed in the mid-1950, has about 1,200 families as congregants.[59]

Education

Students in public school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Chester School District, together with children from Chester Township.[60] As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,047 students and 106.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.9:1.[61] Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[62]) are Dickerson Elementary School[63] with 317 students in grades Pre-K–2, Bragg Elementary School[64] with 325 students in grades 3–5 and Black River Middle School[65] with 402 students in grades 6–8.[66] [67] [68] Dickerson and Bragg Schools are located on County Route 510, east of Chester Borough; Black River Middle School is on County Route 513 (North Road), north of Chester Borough.[60] As a consolidated school district, all residents in the two constituent municipalities vote for board of education members who represent the entire district, not just the municipality in which they reside.[69]

Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades in both communities attend West Morris Mendham High School, which serves students from the surrounding Morris County school districts of Chester Borough, Chester Township, Mendham Borough and Mendham Township. The high school is part of the West Morris Regional High School District, which also serves students from Washington Township, who attend West Morris Central High School[70] As of the 2020–21 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,142 students and 91.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.4:1.[71] The district's board of education is comprised of nine members who are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis.[72] The nine seats on the board of education are allocated based on the populations of the constituent municipalities, with one seat assigned to Chester Borough.[73]

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Morris County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[74]

Chester is located at the point where County Route 513 (also known as old Route 24) and U.S. Route 206 intersect.[75]

Public transportation

NJ Transit local bus service was provided on the MCM4 and MCM5 routes[76] until June 2010, when NJ Transit pulled the subsidy.[77] [78]

Points of interest

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Chester Borough include:

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.state.nj.us/dca/home/2023mayors.pdf 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory
  2. https://chesterborough.org/departments/administrator Administration
  3. https://chesterborough.org/departments/clerk Municipal Clerk
  4. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 11, 2022.
  5. https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_34.txt 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places
  6. https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/dmograph/est/mcd/density.xlsx Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021
  7. , Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 5, 2013.
  8. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990
  9. http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=chester&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Chester, NJ
  10. http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Morris&frmCity=Chester Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Chester, NJ
  11. https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website
  12. https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey
  13. http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names
  14. https://morristourism.org/southwestern/ Explore Southwestern Morris County
  15. https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010
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  17. https://www.njwsa.org/uploads/1/0/8/0/108064771/raritanbasinhydro.png Raritan Basin Hydrology
  18. Thomson, W. Barry. "New Municipal Proposals of 100 Years Ago", Inside the Brick Academy, June 2021. Accessed July 16, 2023.
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  20. DeMarco, Megan. "Voters to decide whether to merge two Princetons into one", The Star-Ledger, November 3, 2011. Accessed January 8, 2017. "There are 22 sets of 'doughnut towns' in New Jersey, those where one town wraps around the other town". Note that following voter approval of the Princeton merger, 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" remain.
  21. https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/83249/touches.html Areas touching Chester
  22. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5hiBO5NWHt5YzdlbHhiWnNWU2s/view Morris County Municipalities Map
  23. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries
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  28. https://archive.today/20200212095642/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3402712580 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Chester borough, Morris County, New Jersey
  29. http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603412580.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Chester borough, New Jersey
  30. https://archive.today/20200212093043/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3402712580 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Chester borough, Morris County, New Jersey
  31. Armitage, Helen. "The 10 Most Beautiful Towns In New Jersey, USA", The Culture Trip, December 13, 2016. Accessed January 9, 2017.
  32. http://www.willowwoodarboretum.org/about-ww Willowwood History
  33. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey
  34. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 110.
  35. Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.
  36. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"
  37. https://chesterborough.org/government/mayor Mayor and Town Council
  38. https://chesterborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1406_introbudget_2022.pdf#page=11 2022 Municipal Data Sheet
  39. https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/v/3/manual/mc-manual-2024-web-040924.pdf#page=29 Morris County Manual 2024
  40. https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/v/9/elections/2024-municipal-elected-officials-032224.pdf Morris County Municipal Elected Officials For The Year 2024
  41. https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/elections/past-results/2022-general-municipality-report-official.pdf General Election November 8, 2022, Official Results
  42. https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/elections/past-results/2021-general-winners-121421.pdf General Election Winners For November 2, 2021
  43. https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/elections/past-results/2020-general-winners.pdf General Election Winners List For November 3, 2020
  44. News: Van Dyke . Meghan . The Chesters look at forming one community . 2008 . The Daily Record . June 4, 2008.
  45. Porter, David via Associated Press. "Strapped towns eye mergers, but few reach the altar", The News & Observer, May 17, 2009. Accessed January 15, 2015.
  46. Goldberg, an. "Chester merger panel puts off meeting until next year", The Star-Ledger, October 5, 2010. Accessed January 15, 2015. "Progress toward merging the two Chesters has slowed to a crawl, and the consolidation commission charged with studying the feasibility of it has decided not to meet again until 2011.... A DCA report delivered in May showed that the merger, based on 2009 data, would reduce borough taxes by approximately $570 on a home assessed at the borough average of $528,000. It would increase township taxes $128 on a home assessed at $826,000, the township average."
  47. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report
  48. https://nj1015.com/whats-your-new-nj-legislative-district-20-moved-on-new-map/ Districts by Number for 2023-2031
  49. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-morris-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Morris
  50. Web site: Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Morris County . March 15, 2013 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  51. Web site: Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Morris County. March 15, 2013 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  52. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-morris.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Morris County
  53. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_morris_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Morris County
  54. Web site: Governor - Morris County . January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  55. Web site: Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Morris County. January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  56. http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-morris.pdf 2009 Governor: Morris County
  57. [{{NRHP url|id=77000892}} NRHP Nomination: First Congregational Church]. Karschner. Terry. August 10, 1977. National Park Service.
  58. http://www.gracebiblechapelnj.org Home Page
  59. https://stlchester.org/about-us About Us
  60. https://www.chester-nj.org/domain/9 About Our District
  61. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3403060&DistrictID=3403060 District information for Chester Township School District
  62. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3403060 School Data for the Chester School District
  63. https://www.chester-nj.org/dickerson Dickerson Elementary School
  64. https://www.chester-nj.org/bragg Bragg Elementary School
  65. https://www.chester-nj.org/brms Black River Middle School
  66. https://www.chester-nj.org/domain/88 School Directory
  67. https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/27/0820 School Performance Reports for the Chester Township School District
  68. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/0820 New Jersey School Directory for the Chester School District
  69. https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/cafr/search/18/0820.pdf#page=8 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Chester School District
  70. http://www.nj.gov/education/pr/1415/narrative/27/5660/000.html West Morris Regional High School District 2015 Report Card Narrative
  71. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3417550&ID=341755004552 School data for West Morris Mendham High School
  72. https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/cafr/search/18/5660.pdf#page=8 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the West Morris Regional High School District
  73. https://www.wmrhsd.org/boe/board_of_education Board of Education
  74. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Morris.pdf Morris County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction
  75. http://www.chesterborough.org/TownInfo Town Information
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