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Essex County, New Jersey Resource Page.As a New Jersey Contractor, we have found that throughout the years the following list of Essex County Resources have come in handy during may facets of our construction business. So if you are looking at a project that includes construction of a: New Home, Detached Garage, Room Addition, Porch, Patio, Deck, Screen Enclosure, Driveway, Sidewalk or maybe your looking at a Complete Renovation or Restoration project these links could be an invaluable resource to your construction project. Essex County Resource Lists provided here by New Jersey Contractor Essex County New Jersey General InformationEssex County is the second most densely populated county in the state after Hudson County, and has the second largest total population after Bergen County. Newark, with a population density of 11,400 people/square mile, is the largest municipality in the county both in terms of area (24.14 square miles) and population (280,000). Meanwhile, Caldwell is the smallest in terms of land area (1.2 square miles) and Essex Fells has the smallest population (2,071); nevertheless, even these small towns have population densities (6,396 people/square mile and 1,534 people/square mile, respectively) that rival many big cities, and are well above the state's average, which in turn is the highest in the nation Like many of the counties of Northern New Jersey near New York City — which tend to have sharp divides between relatively rich suburban neighborhoods and less wealthy, more densely-populated cities nearby — the eastern region of Essex County tends to be poorer and more urbanized, while the western parts tend to be more affluent and suburban. East and West Essex County New JerseyEastern Essex This wide area has significant pockets of areas that qualify as inner-city: high building density, high poverty and high crime rates and underperforming school systems. Within this general area however are many stable, mixed and middle-income areas of diverse populations. For example, North and West sides of Newark have well-kept suburban areas and estate areas such as Vailsburg and Forest Hill, Newark, New Jersey. The East side of Newark is the Ironbound, a thriving Brazilian and Portuguese community. East Orange has a Presidential Estate section. Nutley, Belleville and Bloomfield are old Italian neighborhoods reinvented as destinations for recent immigrants and young couples. Beginning at about the turn of the century, this region led the state in the rebuilding and rehab of its housing stock. In the 2000s, Newark led the state in the issuance of building permits. Many reasons were cited: city-wide incentives to encourage construction development, an improving local economy, the rising demand of low-cost housing so close to Manhattan. Newark has since then become one of the fastest growing cities in the entire Northeast and reported a gain in median income and drop in poverty rate. This is a welcome turnaround to the deterioration and abandonment, experienced in the post-riot 70s, 80s and early part of the 90s. Crime in this part of the county has traditionally been among the highest in the state and the country as well, but recently has also seen significant declines, mirroring its large neighbor to the east, New York City. By 2006, crime in Newark had fallen 60% over 10 years to its lowest levels in 40 years. Neighboring East Orange has seen crime fall more recently, dropping 50% in the three years (2005 to 2007). Despite the overall progress, the murder rates in Newark, Irvington, and East Orange remain stubbornly high. In 2006, Newark had 113 homicides, up from 98 in 2005 and the highest since 1995, but a substantial decrease since the record of 161 murders set in 1981. In contrast, Western Essex tends to be more suburban and affluent. However, within this region are some of the most diverse and racially integrated neighborhoods in the state and nation, including Montclair, South Orange, and Maplewood. As well, many neighborhoods are well-known magnets for New Yorkers, with its liberal flavor, downtowns, and architecturally beautiful, pre-war housing stock, such as Glen Ridge, Montclair and the Oranges. As an example of the widespread affluence of the area, the communities of Livingston, Millburn, North Caldwell, and Essex Fells are four of the hundred wealthiest towns in America and have all been known to be home to famous actors, musicians, corporate heads, and members of the New Jersey Nets and New Jersey Devils. Short Hills is regionally well-known as a conservative, old-money locale with a popular upscale shopping mall. As the poorest place in the county, Newark has a median household income of $26,913 and a per capita income of $13,009; at the other extreme, Essex Fells, one of the wealthier places in the county and the 4th wealthiest municipality in the state, has a median household income of $148,173 and a per capita income of $77,434. Newark and Essex Fells are only ten miles apart. While many residents commute to New York City, Organon, Anheuser-Busch, Automatic Data Processing, Inc., CIT Group, Hoffmann-LaRoche, Grainger, Dun & Bradstreet and Prudential have large facilities in Essex County or are headquartered there, and there are numerous factories and large office parks scattered throughout. Essex County was one of the first counties in America to become fully urbanized and was the first county in the country to create a county park system, to ensure that it did not lose all its land to development. The various towns of the county, especially Newark, the Oranges, and the Caldwells can be seen in every episode of the HBO mob drama The Sopranos, which is set in North Caldwell. The county is also home to Newark Liberty International Airport, Essex County Airport, and Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal. COUNTY GOVERNMENT: The Structure, History and Responsibilities
As
the United States grew, each of the 50 States developed its own individual
geographic and governmental structure. In New Jersey, there are 566
municipalities, organized into 22 Counties. Counties were created as
geographic and political subdivisions of the State, and derive their powers
from the State Constitution and the State Legislature. Their original mission
was to provide road maintenance and hospitals for the mentally ill. The County
has no authority which is not either specifically granted or implied by
statutes, and many County functions are mandated or supervised by the State.
THE MUSTO COMMISSION: A Precursor of Change The Commission recommended that counties be given the general power to reorganize in three ways: (1) County Executive Plan, (2) County Manager Plan, and (3) County Supervisor Plan. The Commission also recommended that counties be empowered to initiate area-wide and inter-local services, to provide for a legislative and policy-making role for the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and to provide central, professional administration. The New Jersey Legislature incorporated these recommendations into the Optional County Charter Law in September of 1972.
The Essex County Charter Change Commission However, based on recommendations of the Optional County Charter Law, Essex County, by resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, was one of nine Counties to establish a Charter Study Commission, by referendum in the November, 1973 election. At the same time, from a field of 30 candidates, nine members were elected at-large for this non-partisan Commission by a 2 to 1 majority. Five of the nine Commissioners were attached to County government. In all eight of the other counties where the voters elected Charter Study Commissions, the Commissioners recommended the adoption of one of the three alternative charters, but in Essex County, after nine months of deliberation, the Commission, in a 6-3 party-line vote, decided that the current form of government was working well. A minority report was filed, which recommended a change in the structure of County government to the County Executive Plan.
Essex County's Charter Change Battlelines are Drawn The Public Question for the ballot read, "Shall the County Executive Plan of the Optional County Charter Law be adopted for Essex County, with provisions for a Board of Freeholders of nine members to be elected for concurrent terms and elected five by districts and four at-large?" Under the provision of the Charter Law, the petition had to be signed by 15 percent of all County residents who were registered to vote 40 days before the 1975 Primary Election. Therefore, more than 56,000 signatures were therefore needed. By September 1975, after a campaign at shopping centers and on street corners throughout the County, 67,000 signatures were gathered by Citizens for Charter Change and presented to the County Clerk. Disputes arose as to the validity of the signatures and as to the actual number needed. Finally, after almost three years and many court battles, the necessary signatures were approved and the question of Essex County Charter Change was placed on the ballot in November 1977.
Essex County's Charter is Changed; a New Government is Formed This created two branches of government: the Administrative Branch, headed by the County Executive, and the Legislative Branch, the Board of Chosen Freeholders. As required by law, an Administrative Code creating a government with clearly defined Executive and Legislative branches was written and adopted on May 1, 1979, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and approved by the County Executive. This document set forth in detail the organization of the County government, proscribing the duties and powers of all major officials, elected and appointed, and the composition and responsibilities of each of the departments and non-departmental agencies. The Code consolidated 68 previously existing departments, agencies, boards and commissions into eight new departments under the administrative supervision of the elected County Executive and the County Administrator hired by him, as the senior professional manager, with the Advice and Consent of the Board of Freeholders. Within the eight new departments, 33 separate divisions conducted County government operations and programs. In addition, a number of advisory boards were created to provide citizen input and help develop policy and program initiatives at the department and division levels. According to the Administrative Code, Article 9, Section 9.Od, "all advisory boards, shall consist of at least five members plus two freeholders," and shall reflect the "population of the County and the public served by the agency being advised."
THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE: A New Leader for Essex County General Duties of the County Executive 1. Appoints, with the Advice and Consent of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the County Administrator, County Counsel, Department and Division Heads, and members of all County Boards, including Advisory Boards, Commissions and Authorities. 2. Hires all departmental employees, subject to the Administrative Code and Civil Service requirements, but may delegate this power to department heads. 3. Enforces the County Charter and all general laws pertaining to the County. 4. Prepares the annual Operating and Capital budget for review and adoption by the Board of Chosen Freeholders. 5. Supervises the collection of revenues, as well as the audit, and control of all disbursements and expenditures. 6. Presents an annual State of the County Message. 7. Negotiates contracts for the County subject to the approval of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. 8. Signs all Ordinances, contracts and bonds.
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May veto any legislation except the budget and other In addition to those powers and responsibilities described in the Optional County Charter Law and formalized in the Administrative Code, the County Executive is the visible representative of the County in dealings with the public, the business sector and the municipal governments. Furthermore, the County Executive represents County interests through lobbying efforts on the state and federal levels. The County Executive's Office staff is composed of the personal choices of the County Executive, and these appointments are not subject to Advice and Consent. The Staff works with the County Administrator and the Department Heads to assure that policies of the County Executive are carried out, direct press, community, and inter-governmental relations, and work with the Administrator and Director of Personnel to find the best persons for staff and Board positions.
THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: a Professional Manager The County Administrator is responsible for the day to day operations of County Government. This includes serving as liaison between the County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Freeholders and the Department Heads. Among the primary responsibilities of the position are supervising the Department Directors, advising the County Executive, and developing management policies and procedures. The management functions are performed through regularly scheduled weekly meetings, and on-demand, as required problem-solving sessions. The County Administrator meets regularly with the County Executive to discuss general County issues and specific operational problems, Board of Chosen Freeholders agenda items, and personnel matters. The County Administrator, County Executive, and Department and Division Heads also formally review goals and objectives.
THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS: the Legislative Body The function of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is to perform the legislative and investigative powers granted to it by the Optional County Charter Law. It passes whatever ordinances and resolutions it deems necessary for proper and good governance of the County. The Board also gives Advice and Consent to appointments by the County Executive of all Department and Division Heads, County Administrator, County Counsel, and members of all Boards, Commissions, and Authorities. A prime function of the Board is to conduct investigations that will aid it in formulating legislation and exercising budgetary powers. The Board appoints its own counsel, who serves at its pleasure, and in addition, the Board may, within the limits of its budget, appoint professional and clerical staff and consultants deemed necessary to perform its statuary responsibilities. The President and Vice President of the Board are elected by majority vote of the Board at its annual organizational meeting. They serve for one year but may be re-elected to successive terms. The President acts as chairperson for all formal meetings and sets the agenda. As presiding officer, the President may move and second motions from the chair but, when wishing to participate in a debate must relinquish the position for the reminder of the debate.
The President and Vice President are the Board's liaisons to the
Administration, and meet frequently with the County Executive, County
Administrator and the Chief of Staff. Although standing committees are
prohibited, the President establishes and appoints all Board committees as
needed. All ordinances and resolutions passed by the Board are signed by the
President. In the absence or inability of the President to serve, the Vice
President acts in that capacity. One of the most important powers of the Board is the power of the budget. On or before January 15th of each year, the County Executive, after formal review and hearings, must submit a proposed budget and budget message to the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Aside from the total annual expenditures for each department, division, commission, and agency, the budget contains recommendations for a budget for the Board of Chosen Freeholders based on information supplied by the Executive to the Board. The Board, in order to hold its own hearings, must file a schedule of requests for information and appearances by County officials with the County Executive within ten days after submission of the budget. All Board requests for appearances by County personnel must be filed at least 48 hours before the time set for such appearances. The Board then holds its own budget hearings and sets County policy and direction in its budget decisions. After passage of the budget, the Freeholders may request quarterly reports from the County Executive to help them monitor the budget throughout the year. The County Executive cannot veto the budget as passed by the Freeholders and must have Freeholder approval to make changes in the budget during the year. The Board of Chosen Freeholders oversees non-departmental agencies (see page 39, Article 10 of Administrative Code), which are those agencies that are not part of any other agency of the County but which must adhere to the same regulations and controls as the eight departments of government. The Board may by ordinance create, change, alter, or dissolve agencies that are not deemed autonomous or mandated by law.
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Essex County Park System
Major highways accessible to Essex County
Public roads
Essex County has three of the nation's major transportation centers:
Urban Enterprise Zones: Driving Directions DIRECTIONS TO ESSEX COUNTY HALL OF
RECORDS/COURT COMPLEX Take Exit 14/Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd. Turn right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Hall of Records/Court
Complex is located at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and
West Market Street. For Parking, continue past front of Hall of Records and
make sharp right onto South Orange Avenue. Enter the Jurors’ Parking Lot on
the right. Take Exit 14B/Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd. Turn left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Hall of Records/Court
Complex is located at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and
West Market Street. For Parking, continue past front of Hall of Records and
make sharp right onto South Orange Avenue. Enter the Jurors’ Parking Lot on
the right. Take Exit 145 to Interstate Route 280
East. Follow directions above. ROUTE 78 EAST: Take Exit 56 for Hillside Avenue/Clinton
Avenue. Continue on Hillside Avenue to Clinton Avenue. Turn right onto Clinton
Avenue. Turn left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (High Street) and
continue for about 1 mile. For Parking, make left onto South Orange Avenue.
Enter the Jurors’ Parking Lot on the right. Take Exit 15E and follow signs to Newark/Raymond Blvd. Raymond Blvd. merges onto Market Street. Stay to the left and follow Market Street past Penn Station and Broad Street. The Hall of Records/Court Complex will be on the left. For Parking, turn left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and then turn right onto South Orange Avenue. Enter the Juror’s Parking Lot on the right.
Essex County, New Jersey Resource Page.
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Essex County Municipalities.
Belleville Town Hall
TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
BOROUGH OF NORTH CALDWELL Township of Cedar
Grove Essex Fells Borough
Hall Township of Fairfield Borough of Glen Ridge The Township of
Irvington
Township of Livingston, NJ Township of Maplewood
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City of Orange 44 City Hall Plaza,
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