Once in office, I plan to review our budgets, see where we can make positive changes, and then fight for those changes so Robbinsville residents may reap tangible benefits from the growth of our town. He resides in the Snowbird Community with his high school sweetheart, Heather, whom he has been married to for 24 years. In 1994 and 2015, Robbinsville was featured in the films Nell and A Walk in the Woods, respectively. My stand on this simple: let the people decide. The plan is the result of a few years' worth of community outreach, including a virtual suggestion box instituted last year. | Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. The Robbinsville Advance posed a series of four questions to the candidates running for council. A person can order a drink from several restaurants (resorts) in this dry county. The duly elected mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Township. Along with Pennmark Property Management, we have been working very hard over the span of many years to make this happen. Additionally, face coverings are no longer required for entrance into Township buildings effective Friday, May 28, 2021. Im so thankful to give back to a community which I truly love. [114], As of May2010[update], the township had a total of 99.99 miles (160.92km) of roadways, of which 78.26 miles (125.95km) were maintained by the municipality, 8.16 miles (13.13km) by Mercer County, 8.37 miles (13.47km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 5.20 miles (8.37km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.[115]. Ive been a state-certified flagger for eight years; Ive been certified three different terms environmental, in order to sign off on state and federal hrants, certified on new computer system. 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In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 49.6% of the vote (3,332 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 49.1% (3,297 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (88 votes), among the 7,310 ballots cast by the township's 9,099 registered voters (593 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 80.3%. I worked for Graham County EMS for 13 years, at which time I switched careers to 911 Communications in Cherokee, where I have been for the past three years. Weve met amazing friends and neighbors; our children are receiving a top rate education in Robbinsville public schools; and we enjoy metropolitan diversity in a small town environment. Because of his influence, I have been involved in community service since my school days. [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. I am also a retired school teacher and founded Southland Realty. Interchange 7A (for the Turnpike) is located in the township, with a 13-lane toll gate. In the 2016 election, Hillary won the town 51.6% to 43.9%. I am a native of Graham County. The Mayor may attend Council meetings but is not obliged to do so. Blakely: I was honored to be appointed to the Robbinsville Township Council in January 2021. Located behind Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. The per capita income for the borough was $44,149 (+/ $2,813). * Continue to support groups that can better the town such as GREAT and REVVED UP. Facebook. Committed to making Robbinsville more inclusive, sustainable and a more transparent place by lifting up all voices in the community and backing important soc. Cipriano: One challenge the township faces is the support for our emergency services, and the services provided in Robbinsville are second to none in my opinion. Ultimately, I want to see a thriving Main Street and surrounding area, and more opportunities for employment. The proposed sleeping ordinance would prohibit anyone 18 and over from sleeping on public property within Robbinsville town limits from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. "I have seen them sleeping on benches. This 2021 election will allow the citizens to vote on the sale of beer and wine. All Rights Reserved. I consider it a honor that I have got to serve my community. [33][34][35], Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Allens Station, Carsons Mills, Hillside Terrace, Meadows Terrace, New Canton, New Sharon, Pages Corners and Windsor. It is home to a variety of companies' distribution centers, including Scholastic Books, JDSU, Sleepy's, and Grainger Products. I plan on working closely together with the community and trying to achieve open communication with the people. We have nine grandchildren. At the very least, I would work to provide a virtual or call-in option so that residents can participate and ask questions of council members. He currently works as a police officer with the Cranbury Township Police Department and has over 19 years of service. Robbinsville contains various office parks, warehouse districts, and shopping centers that make it a center for business and commerce alike. I am a member of Long Creek Baptist Church where I teach Adult Sunday School. Also, we cant be held accountable for the past administrations misappropriated funds. [113], Robbinsville is home to a large warehouse colony, located on West Manor Way, just adjacent to the entrances and exit ramps to exits 7 and 8 off of Interstate 195. One of the main reasons Robbinsville became the set of numerous Hollywood films is its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance. This will bring balance to Town Center as a whole and complement the existing development on the north side of Route 33. 105-164.4(a)(3). Robbinsville Township is always looking for volunteers for its boards, commissions and committees. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. Situated in the southeast corner of Mercer County,Robbinsville Township is a diverse, 20.5 square mile community with a population of 15,476 located midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Cathleen M. Lewis (D, Lawrence Township, 2025),[73] Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lewis School and Educational Testing Clinic, Top Things to Do on the Trenton Waterfront, Hamilton Township 2017 Township Municipal Calendar, Princeton-Mercer Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau. Its proximity to Trenton, Philadelphia, New York and other major employment centers triggered an development boom due to the townships substantial warehousing capabilities and easy access to major highways. She worked in their Project Child grant-funded Early Intervention Program and was a member of their Child Study Team. Town officials have attacked me over it since the beginning, but I am still standing up for what is right and will continue to if elected. You have permission to edit this article. Cipriano: During my time on Council, we have been able to keep the taxes flat or reduced nine straight years in fact. There were 6 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[86]. My goal is to create a sustainability committee of experts in our community who can research, gather, and propose the strongest ideas. I could not support my now-growing family and moved to Georgia to support my family. At its annual organizational meeting, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve for one-year terms. Town Council *All meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month **For any type of specialty meeting there will be a posting at Town Hall Shaun Adams Mayor (828) 735-9382 PO Box 126 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Brian "Taco" Johnson Aldermen (828) 735-0010 PO Box 126 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Prior to that, he served in law enforcement with the City of Trenton, where he served for three years. P.O. Program. An Amazon.com Fulfillment Center warehouse opened in the Matrix Business Park off of CR 539 in July 2014. Todd: My wife Gina and I moved to Robbinsville in 2003, and we immediately fell in love with this community. We live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, with the most amazing people at the heart of it. A full shopping center and an aesthetic more pleasing to the eye should draw new business to the plaza. Historic Preservation Subcommittee. http://www.robbinsville.net. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. The house, now used for recreational and nonprofit activities, dates back to the early 19th century. She currently works in the Project Child Speech Clinic with Mercer County Special Services School District, and has expertise in early childhood communication disorders/speech sound disorders. He currently works as an electric transmission supervisor for Public Service Electric and Gas Company and represents the company on Helicopter Association Internationals Utilities, Patrol and Construction Working Group, which develops and promotes safe standards and guidelines for helicopter operations in the utility industry. I have been lieutenant for Graham County Jail since 2017. 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. Sharing services with a neighboring town will certainly help control municipal taxes. 609-259-3600fax: 609-259-3645 County Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025),[79][80] [38] The average seasonal (NovemberApril) snowfall total is 24 to 30 inches (61 to 76cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Township and heads its Administration. Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, 2023)[81][82] and I would work with them, not against them. While the towns of Fontana Dam and Lake Santeetlah have no contested races both municipalities council-incumbents are running for re-election, with no outside challengers both the mayoral and aldermen races in Robbinsville are up for grabs. As councilman, I look forward to getting more involved with these processes and helping move them forward. [51] Following an ordinance passed in December 2011, municipal elections were shifted from May to November, with the terms of all township council members then serving extend by six months, to December 31. Cfa climates are characterized by all month having an average mean temperature > 32.0F ( 0.0C), at least four months with an average mean temperature 50.0F ( 10.0C), at least one month with an average mean temperature 71.6F ( 22.0C), and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. 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. Projects like the hydroponic farm and key strategic partnerships with our surrounding community neighbors will continue to ensure we help control our municipal taxes. [123][124], Robbinsville Township is home to Trenton-Robbinsville Airport (identifier N87), an uncontrolled general aviation airport, with a 4,275-foot (1,303m) long runway. Rain likely. Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Committee. Requirements: You must be a resident of Robbinsville Township for 1 year and a registered Voter. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 0F (< 18C). I was ordained at Victory Baptist Church and received a certificate from Missionary Chapel for Pastoral Counseling. I graduated in 1976 from Robbinsville High School, where I played on two state championship football teams. Michael Cipriano has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 19 years. I was born and raised in Graham County. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 60.6% of the vote (2,102 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.4% (1,228 votes), and other candidates with 3.9% (136 votes), among the 4,433 ballots cast by the township's 9,076 registered voters (967 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.8%. In deciding to run for council, I saw an opportunity to join the impressive team that currently sits on the council and continue to focus on moving Robbinsville in a positive direction. I want to continue to take actions to beautify the downtown area. Thats just remarkable, especially when you consider Robbinsville once had one of the least stable tax situations in Mercer County. Nearly a decade of flat or reduced taxes, despite community growth and increasing property values, makes our town a wonderful investment and a great place to raise a family. Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). This town was devastated when Stanley Furniture shut down and outsourced our jobs overseas and sadly, the town officials did very little if any to save our jobs. The statue was unveiled on October 16, 1920. It will be challenging to do so in the future without ensuring our recognized areas of redevelopment arent moving forward. Now, Im running in this election to serve the residents in this place I call home. The Council President chairs the meetings of the governing body. One of the first actions I hope to take on the Township Council is to review whats been done and see where we can make some positive changes (bringing more shopping and amenities to the east side of Route 130 comes to mind, as its currently populated with mostly warehouses). I love my hometown and the people here. In the past eight years as mayor, I have overseen and managed over $13 million in state and federal grants. Property Tax Rate:51.8 cents per every $100 of assessed value, Public Schools:Robbinsville High School, Sharon Elementary School andPond Road Middle School, Public Library:Mercer County Library/Robbinsville Township Branch (609-259-2150), Cable Company:Altice (Optimum) and Verizon FioS, Gas/Electric:Public Service and Electric Company (PSE&G) & Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), Department of Public Works:(609-259-0422), 2350 Route 33 Town Center, Robbinsville NJ 08691. Are there any areas of the budget you feel need to be looked at? Blakelys first husband, Tom, passed away unexpectedly in 2008. Agrahara: Growing up in India, I watched as my father stood up against social injustice and corruption in the government. 3. Sections of this page. A place we are proud of and where people want to be. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males. An inviting and modern hotel close to both Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike. Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. The median age was 39.2 years. We have the hardest working people here in Robbinsville and Graham County than anywhere I have ever seen. Accessibility Help. We also need to get the Tallulah Water Plant back up and running. Environmental Commission. Robbinsville remains a major player in business as the home of a handful of Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and McKesson. We have an empty plant building and a super large lot, that could be sold and made into a largeplant, or several small ones. During my time on the Planning Board, I really took an interest in municipal land use law, how it applies to Robbinsville and what the landscape of Robbinsville could be in the future. Sharon Elementary School[104] with 1,058 students in grades Pre-K4, This is the first time Ive run for a political office. 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. Im passionate about doing whats right and what is best for our community! A budding table tennis phenom 13 -year-old Dhruv Chopra was honored by the Robbinsville Town Council on Thursday night for his tremendous successes in the 2022 At the end of the day, its always about whats best for them! in North Carolina to ascertain how they operate so much more efficiently than Robbinsville does. I will lock arms with other organizations in the community who also want the absolute best for Robbinsville. I will work hard, with their best interests at heart! [67], Mercer County is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. Blakely: I would like to assist the town in the further development of Town Center South. 4. It deserves to be shared. Cipriano has been serving on the Robbinsville Township Council for four years after first being elected in 2018. Each Board of Education meeting is recorded to serve as an administrative aid in the preparation of minutes. During the summer months, episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values 100F ( 38C). I always want our residents to feel heard and supported. He is also the liaison on the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the C.A.R.E. [22], The Census Bureau's 20062010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $92,440 (with a margin of error of +/ $11,773) and the median family income was $124,816 (+/ $10,353). Policies on credit and fuel cards and vehicle use need to be improved. [91] This remains the last Republican presidential victory in the township. It also echoes what residents overwhelmingly voted for in 2016 when the increased open space tax levy was passed by voters. I have two bachelors degrees one in finance and one in education and a masters degree in business education, all from Western Carolina University. And I have been talking to the sheriffs office about having a deputy assigned to city limits. [23][60][61], Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Robbinsville Township had been in the 30th state legislative district. Lack of consideration as required by the Robbinsville Township Master Plan which states: "Objective: Recognize the historic character, infrastructure, and special scale of Allentown in the planning of future development and future traffic . Todd: Robbinsville comes from deep farming roots, and one challenge we face is bringing our plans of growth to reality while maintaining our current initiatives of preserving open space. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. He has a bachelors degree in electronics and communication engineering and a Master of Business Administration. Strong economic growth and a high quality of life are the hallmarks of the Robbinsville community, strategically located along the Route 130 corridor. 153 West Manor Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. We will continue to explore ways to keep that going. What follows is their responses. Blakely took a leave to raise her family, then came back part-time in 2013, but she has been working there since 1996. Below are the remaining meetings dates following tonights final remote session viafreeconferencecall.com. Route 130 as we know it today has a lot of potential to bring in more business to Robbinsville, but we dont necessarily want it to become a concrete jungle of mini malls and congestion like other portions of the roadway. This diversity, however, is not reflected in our towns leadership. Location: Public Meeting Room, 2298 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ Contact Information http://www.robbinsville-twp.org/ Thu, June 10 6:00 pm Add to My Calendar View in Google Maps 2298 Route 33. The township is part of the New York Metropolitan area as defined by the United States Census Bureau,[20] but directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is part of the Federal Communications Commission's Philadelphia Designated Market Area. 720 Tallulah Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771, 2023The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Election 2021: Meet your Town of Robbinsville mayoral, aldermen candidates. Should his answers be received, they will be added to this story. The Robbins House is situated on 23 acres of preserved open space and is one of the few surviving brick farmhouses in Mercer County. Community Addiction Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.) How should the town encourage construction of more commercial ratables and also attract more businesses? My thoughts on this subject is also simple: we are supposed to be the last dry county in the state of North Carolina, but we are the wettest, dry county! Rain likely. Blakely, Cipriano and Todd are teamed up on a slate with Mayor David Fried, who is running unopposed. I think we need to find a away to restore the vacant furniture plant and use it for small businesses. Low around 45F. I take my positionof both jobs very seriously. ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- The Fencing Club of Mercer County recently announced that their head coach and founder John Friedberg recently won a Gold Medal in the U.S. It also allows flexibility to keep open space along the roadway, which is important to our residents. Michael Todd, 43, has been a resident of Robbinsville Township for 18 years. My decisions as a Township Council member will be guided by one simple question: Will our residents benefit from this decision or pay a cost? Here in Robbinsville, Ive had the opportunity to work for causes important to me like PRIDE, Black Lives Matter, COVID relief, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. We also have an opportunity to work with developers in designing the gateways to our township on both the north and south end of Route 130, which provides memorable first impressions as drivers enter Robbinsville. How would you work to help control municipal taxes? When we had to make a decision on how the money was spent, I always took my own mothers hard earned money into consideration. [57] In the November 2021 general election, Michael Todd was elected to serve the balance of Schuberth's term of office, while Deborah Blakely ran for and won a full four-year term. Why did you decide to run (or run for reelection) for township council? I think the biggest challenge Robbinsville faces is the current lack of vision. I have been a Town of Robbinsville Alderman since 2017. Blakely served on an interim basis until the November 2021 election. 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. Since 2017, crops from the farm have been able to help reduce the overall operating costs of our Senior Center while being able to make generous donations to Meals on Wheels and local food banks. Moving forward with creating healthy economic development (ie. 1. He currently works as a senior technologist and has two children who attend or attended the Robbinsville School District. Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor & Safari are only ten minutes from the hotel. [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. Ron and his wife, Maureen, reside in Robbinsville and have three children - Hannah, Devon and Cameron. I will also work to try to lower our taxes on the people. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. [83][84][85], As of March 2011, there were a total of 8,361 registered voters in Robbinsville Township, of which 2,186 (26.1%) were registered as Democrats, 2,068 (24.7%) were registered as Republicans and 4,101 (49.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated. - 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. I graduated from Robbinsville High School. Cipriano: As a member of council, I have been a part of the Foxmoor Shopping Plaza Redevelopment Committee. I remember when the sale of lottery tickets was a controversial item, but those tickets are being sold here, and Robbinsville is still a strong community and it will continue to carry on. 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. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won the town 58.0% to 40.8%, a margin that was to the left of the state as a whole.
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