Atlantic Highlands is a

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, in the Bayshore Region. As of the

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, the borough's population was 4,385,DP-1 – Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Atlantic Highlands borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey

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. Accessed July 27, 2012.Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Atlantic Highlands borough
,

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. Accessed July 27, 2012. a decline of 320 (−6.8%) from the 4,705 in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 76 (+1.6%) from the 4,629 in the 1990 Census. Atlantic Highlands contains Mount Mitchill, the highest point on the eastern seaboard south of Maine, rising above sea level. The borough's name comes from its location overlooking the

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. Atlantic Highlands was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1887, from portions of Middletown Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The borough was reincorporated on September 1, 1891.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 178. Accessed July 27, 2012. Atlantic Highlands is part of the

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, an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the

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coastline.

History

The town overlooks where the Atlantic Ocean and

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meet at

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, and its hills mark the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S.Rounds, Kate. "The Shore Next Door" ''Palisade'' magazine; Summer 2010; Pages 38–39 south of Maine. For hundreds of years, the original inhabitants were the Lenape, who lived in and along the cliffs and creeks of Atlantic Highlands. The Lenape traded with the Europeans and sold a group of English settlers an area that covered the entire peninsula that was named Portland Poynt. The area was laid out with 10 lots in 1667, making them the first European residents of present-day Atlantic Highlands. Colonists convened the first Assembly of New Jersey in 1667 in what is now Atlantic Highlands. During Revolutionary War years, loyalists to the British crown and patriots of the new America clashed in repeated raids and counterattacks across these lands. Retreating English troops passed through after their defeat in 1778 by George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. During the late 1800s, the many farms were subdivided by resort developers, church groups and builders who created the Victorian core of the borough, attracting thousands of visitors and year-round residents. In 1879, a surveyor was engaged to lay roads and lots for a permanent community. The Atlantic Highlands Association was formed by prominent members of the Methodist Church. This organization developed the community of Atlantic Highlands. Individuals and groups came from New York City and the surrounding vicinity to camp along the water in tent colonies. An outdoor amphitheater was created with a large seating capacity and outstanding acoustics. An indoor auditorium was built, which was utilized for entertaining visitors at the camp meetings. In 1887, Atlantic Highlands was incorporated as a borough, containing of land bordering on the Raritan Bay. Major construction occurred from the 1880s through 1900. It included hotels, cottages, rooming houses, and private homes. A pier was built extending well into the bay to accommodate steamboats from New York City. The next twenty years saw rapid development within the community. A water and sewer system was constructed, cottages were erected, and the road system was completed. During this period of development a fire department was organized. A number of churches saw their beginning in the 1880s: the Central Baptist, First Presbyterian, Saint Agnes Roman Catholic, First Methodist, and Saint Paul Baptist Church. Atlantic Highlands became a haven for

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during the

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. Steamer service was the most important transport during the formation of the borough, and continued through the 1940s. In the 1890s, rail service came to Atlantic Highlands. This opened up Highlands and points south to vacationers. The 1920s saw 26 passenger trains daily passing through the Borough. The

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built a major pier at the end of First Avenue. Several trains at a time could continue to the end of the pier to offload steamboat passengers. From the 1910s through the 1940s, the steamers ''Sandy Hook'' and the ''Monmouth'' navigated the waters bringing businessmen and vacationers to Atlantic Highlands. The Manhattan skyline can be seen from the borough's ridges and its shoreline. Pleasure, fishing and commuter boats sail from its harbor. The municipal harbor was built from 1938 through 1940 with municipal, state, and federal funds. It is the largest on the East Coast, home to 715 craft, including high-speed ferry service to New York City, which was introduced in 1986. In 1966, the

pier was destroyed by fire. Its rail route is now used by the

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. The bungalows on the East Side of the borough, which in the 1920s were summer bungalows, are now occupied year-round. Portland Pointe, a five-story senior citizens building, provides housing for the elderly.

Geography

According to the

, the borough had a total area of 4.56 square miles (11.82 km²), including 1.26 square miles (3.27 km²) of land and 3.30 square miles (8.54 km²) of water (72.35%). The township borders the Monmouth County communities of

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and Middletown Township.

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, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Brevent Park, Hillside, Hilton, Hilton Park, Navesink and Stone Church. Atlantic Highlands has a humid subtropical climate (''Cfa'') and average monthly temperatures range from 32,6° F in January to 75.9° F in July

The hardiness zone is 7a or 7b depending upon elevation.

Demographics

Census 2010

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars)

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was $82,127 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,511) and the median family income was $100,117 (+/− $16,562). Males had a median income of $73,021 (+/− $18,808) versus $51,207 (+/− $6,155) for females. The

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for the borough was $41,785 (+/− $4,864). About 2.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the

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, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

Census 2000

As of the

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there were 4,705 people, 1,969 households, and 1,258 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,805.4 people per square mile (1,465.0/km²). There were 2,056 housing units at an average density of 1,662.9 per square mile (640.2/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.37%

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, 2.30%

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, 0.06% Native American, 1.23%

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, 1.02% from

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, and 1.02% from two or more races.

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of any race were 3.51% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Atlantic Highlands borough, New Jersey
,

. Accessed July 27, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Atlantic Highlands borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey

. Accessed July 27, 2012. There were 1,969 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00. In the borough the age distribution of the population shows 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $64,955, and the median income for a family was $79,044. Males had a median income of $60,857 versus $36,060 for females. The

for the borough was $34,798. About 4.4% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the

, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

Atlantic Highlands Recreation Committee runs many events in town throughout the year including a Summer Concert Series in the harbor, youth programs such as basketball in the winter and soccer in the fall.

Parks and recreation

Atlantic Highlands has a large park system with eight borough-owned parks and two county operated parks. One of larger parks is Lenape Woods. It is nestled among tall trees and steep slopes, Lenape Woods offers approximately of natural woodlands and freshwater wetlands that are the headwaters to Many Mind Creek. Many groups and local residents volunteer their time to maintain the woods. Monmouth County operates two parks in the town, Henry Hudson Trail and Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook. Henry Hudson Trail runs from the Aberdeen/Keyport border at the intersection of Lloyd Road and Clark Street to the Atlantic Highlands border at Avenue D, and has been expanded to connect to Highlands. Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook is located about above sea level, at the highest natural elevation from Maine to the Yucatán, providing views of

, Sandy Hook Bay,

and the New York skyline. This site is also home to Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial. The town's history can be learned at both the

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Strauss Mansion Museum, and the local maritime museum. Lodgings can be found at a number of cottages and inns, such as the Blue Bay Inn. Entertainment venues include the First Avenue Playhouse, which offers dessert-and-dinner theater and puppet shows. Maritime attractions include a yacht club, marina and charter boats for fishing and touring. Other places of interest include a number of gift shops, galleries, and dining establishments.

Government

Local government

Atlantic Highlands is governed under the

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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. 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 is comprised of 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.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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, March 2013, p. 58. The Borough form of government used by Atlantic Highlands is a "

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/ 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

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ordinances subject to an

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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. , the

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of Atlantic Highlands is

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Loretta Gluckstein, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Brian Boms (R, 2022), Stephen Boracchia (R, 2022), Jon Crowley ( D, 2023), Brian Dougherty (D, 2024), Lori Hohenleitner (D, 2023) and James Murphy (R, 2024).Mayor and Council
Borough of Atlantic Highlands. Accessed May 10, 2022.November 2, 2021 General Election Official Results

, December 13, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.November 3, 2020 General Election Official Results

, updated November 3, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.General Election November 5, 2019 Official Results

Clerk, updated December 16, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.

Federal, state and county representation

Atlantic Highlands is located in the 6th Congressional districtPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011–2020 Legislative District
New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019. Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Atlantic Highlands had been in the 11th state legislative district.''2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
, p. 54, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 22, 2015. Monmouth County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of five members who are elected at-large to serve three year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director. , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R, Neptune City, term as commissioner and as director ends December 31, 2022), Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township, term as commissioner ends December 31, 2024; term as deputy commissioner director ends 2022), Lillian G. Burry (R, Colts Neck Township, 2023), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township, 2022), and Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township, 2023). Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2022; Howell Township) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township).

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 3,238 registered voters in Atlantic Highlands, of which 842 (26.0%) were registered as Democrats, 800 (24.7%) were registered as Republicans and 1,589 (49.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were seven voters registered as

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or Greens. In the

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, Democrat

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received 50.2% of the vote (1,167 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 48.3% (1,124 votes), and other candidates with 1.5% (35 votes), among the 2,342 ballots cast by the borough's 3,329 registered voters (16 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 70.4%. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 49.3% of the vote (1,287 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 47.5% (1,242 votes) and other candidates with 1.8% (48 votes), among the 2,612 ballots cast by the borough's 3,454 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.6%. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican

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received 50.7% of the vote (1,350 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat

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with 46.3% (1,232 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (30 votes), among the 2,663 ballots cast by the borough's 3,464 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 64.5% of the vote (989 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 33.2% (509 votes), and other candidates with 2.3% (36 votes), among the 1,547 ballots cast by the borough's 3,357 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 56.9% of the vote (1,020 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 33.7% (604 votes), Independent

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with 6.9% (124 votes) and other candidates with 1.8% (32 votes), among the 1,794 ballots cast by the borough's 3,309 registered voters, yielding a 54.2% turnout.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Monmouth County and by the

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is the main highway running through Atlantic Highlands. The closest limited-access road is the

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, which is accessible via Route 36.

Public transportation

Atlantic Highlands is a stop for the SeaStreak Ferry, which travels from the

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and

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(with shuttle bus service to the World Financial Center) in

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daily.

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provides local bus transportation on the

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route.

Education

The

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serves students in public school for pre-kindergarten through

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at Atlantic Highlands Elementary School. As of the 2018–2019 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 311 students and 30.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.2:1.District information for Atlantic Highlands School District
National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 1, 2020. For

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s, public school students attend

Henry Hudson Regional High School Henry Hudson Regional High School is a comprehensive regional public high school and school district for students in 7th through 12th grade from both Atlantic Highlands and Highlands in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

, a comprehensive six-year high school and regional public

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that serves students from both Atlantic Highlands and

. As of the 2018–2019 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 331 students and 39.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.5:1. Seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with four seats assigned to Atlantic Highlands.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Atlantic Highlands include: *

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(born 1970), actor, best known as

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's ''

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'' * Engelbert Brenner (–1986), soloist with the

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who was active locally as a conductor with the municipal band, as a tree warden, and was active within the yacht club * Donald Brown (born 1987),

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who has played in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers *

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(born 1949), last president of the

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, serving from 1994 until 1999 when the position was eliminated by

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'', December 4, 2005. Accessed January 29, 2020. "He was born in Irvington in 1918, grew up in Union, married his high school sweetheart on his 24th birthday, had two daughters, served in World War II and spent 30 years in Atlantic Highlands."

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* {{Geographic location , Centre = Atlantic Highlands , North = Sandy Hook Bay , Northeast = , East =

, Southeast = , South = Middletown Township , Southwest = , West = , Northwest = 1887 establishments in New Jersey Boroughs in Monmouth County, New Jersey Borough form of New Jersey government Populated places established in 1887 Raritan Bayshore