Randolph is a

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in southwestern Morris County, in the

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 26,504, an increase of 770 (+3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 25,734, which in turn reflected an increase of 887 (+3.6%) from the 24,847 counted in the 2000 census. According to the 2020 Census, Randolph was the 3rd most-populous municipality in Morris County and its land area was the eighth-largest in the county. The New Jersey State Planning Commission designates Randolph as half rural, half suburban. The community maintains a diverse population of nearly 26,000 residents. In 2013, in the Coldwell Banker edition of “Best Places to Live in New Jersey for Booming Suburbs,” Randolph was the number one ranked town in Morris County and fourth overall in the state citing "job growth, high percentage of home ownership, good schools, access to local shopping and community safety." Niche.com ranked Randolph amongst the Top 50 in its 2019 rankings of the "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey. Established in 1968, the County College of Morris is located on more than in the northern part of the township along Route 10.

History

The earliest known inhabitants of what is now Randolph were the

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Native Americans. The earliest European settlers of what is now Randolph were

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and one of the pioneering landowners was Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph, who purchased of what would become the township in the Mine Hill area in 1753, later becoming the namesake of the township.Get to Know Us: History
Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012. New Jersey's first iron mine was established in Randolph in 1713, and for hundreds of years the mines fostered the development of the township, providing the raw materials for weapons used by the

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during the

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. During the war, the area was a supply point for

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's army during their winter encampment in nearby Jockey Hollow. Randolph was incorporated as a township by an act of the

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on January 1, 1806, from portions of Mendham Township. Portions of the township were taken on April 1, 1869, to create Dover Town within the township, which became an independent municipality as of March 5, 1896. Other portions of the township were taken to create Port Oram (June 26, 1895, now Wharton), Mine Hill Township (March 2, 1923) and Victory Gardens (June 20, 1951).Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 196. Accessed May 30,2024. The creation of Victory Gardens created a small triangular exclave of the township, surrounded by Victory Gardens to the southeast and Dover to the northwest. Randolph became a vacation haven in the early part of the 20th century, known for its woods, ponds, lakes and air. Through the 1950s, farms, large hotels and bungalow colonies dotted the community. Performers such as

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, and

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appeared at the hotels.Our Grand Hotels
Township of Randolph. Accessed October 23, 2014. Boxers Max Baer,

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, James J. Braddock and

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trained or fought at the Saltz Hotel.

Landmarks

Randolph's township historical landmarks include the 1869 Bryant Distillery (famed for its applejack) and the 1924 Millbrook School, now rehabilitated and in use as offices. The Liberty Tree (which dated back to 1720) was also one of the town landmarks until its removal due to deterioration on August 31, 2018. The Randolph Historical Society has preserved the township's historical heritage in the Museum of Old Randolph. One of Randolph's oldest streets, Gristmill Road, is on the

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. The Combs Hollow Historic District was added to the NRHP in 1996 for its significance in industry from to 1927. With

Geography

According to the

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, the township had a total area of 21.16 square miles (54.81 km²), including 20.91 square miles (54.14 km²) of land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²) of water (1.22%). Land in Randolph ranges from to above

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. Randolph Township has been designated half rural, half suburban by the New Jersey State Planning Commission. Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Black River Pond, Calais, Center Grove, Fernbrook, Ironia, Mill Brook, Mount Fern, Mount Freedom, Shongum and Youngstown. Situated upstream of the Black River, the South Branch of the Raritan River, the Whippany River and the

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, the hills of Randolph attracted settlers and its streams provided power for industry. The township is a suburb of

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. Randolph borders the Morris County municipalities of Mine Hill,

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, Rockaway Township and Victory Gardens to the north, Mendham Township to the south, Denville and Morris Township to the east, Chester Township to the southwest and Roxbury to the west.

Geology

The township is located within the New Jersey Highlands, one of New Jersey's four major physiographic provinces. Part of the

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, the Highlands are characterized by alternating flat-topped ridges and deep-striking valleys.

Climate

On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 102 °F in 1953. On average, the coolest month is January, while the maximum average precipitation occurs in September. The lowest recorded temperature was −24 °F in 1943.Record Temperatures for Randolph, NJ (07869)

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. Accessed January 29, 2011.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 25,734 people, 9,013 households, and 7,075 families in the township. The

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was . There were 9,343 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 82.44% (21,215)

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, 2.68% (690) Black or African American, 0.11% (28) Native American, 10.46% (2,691) Asian, 0.01% (3)

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, 2.27% (584) from other races, and 2.03% (523) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.17% (2,616) of the population. Of the 9,013 households, 42.3% had children under the age of 18; 68.6% were married couples living together; 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 21.5% were non-families. Of all households, 17.8% were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.26. 28.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 95.3 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars)

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was $123,041 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,800) and the median family income was $144,069 (+/− $7,473). Males had a median income of $100,895 (+/− $2,256) versus $65,011 (+/− $5,834) for females. The

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for the township was $56,879 (+/− $3,318). About 1.8% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the

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, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census, there were 24,847 people, 8,679 households, and 6,804 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 8,903 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 85.70%

, 2.30%

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, 0.06% Native American, 9.14% Asian, 0.02%

, 1.31% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 4.86% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey

. Accessed April 19, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed December 22, 2012. There were 8,679 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.28. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $97,589, and the median income for a family was $115,722. Males had a median income of $80,120 versus $45,455 for females. The

for the township was $43,072. About 1.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the

, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

The Brundage Park Recreation Complex covers . Facilities include six lighted tennis courts, four lighted softball fields, two lighted basketball courts, a tennis practice wall, a paved walking and jogging trail, Brundage Park Playhouse, a playground, a picnic pavilion, a lacrosse/soccer field, a pond (for fishing or ice skating), a softball field, and a multipurpose area for soccer and other field sports.About Our Parks
Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012. Freedom Park covers . Facilities include (all lighted): a football field, a lacrosse field (complete with two defibrillators, after a player was hit with a lacrosse ball in the heart), a Little League field, a Babe Ruth baseball field, a multipurpose area, a softball field, a picnic pavilion, a sand volleyball court, and a playground area. Randolph Park covers . It has a beach. Other facilities include a beach house with a changing room, a refreshment stand, a picnic facilities, a playground area, a permanent docks for lap swimming, a volleyball court and a basketball court. Heistein Park covers . Facilities include 6 soccer fields, 4 Little League/softball fields, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, a refreshment stand, and a lake for fishing and ice skating. Soccer tournaments are held here for travel team soccer. Stonybrook Park covers . This park is used as a day camp during the summer months (June - August) and is divided by a local street to create east and west sections. Facilities include a field in the western portion, while the eastern portion hosts the day camp with a swimming pool, a small tot-lot, and various buildings for camp activities. Kiwanis Park contains . Facilities include a playground, an open play area and picnic tables. Rosenfarb Park facilities include a half-court basketball court and a picnic area. Hidden Valley Park contains of rolling hills, a pond and natural walking trails. The township's walking and biking trail cross the site. Cohen Farm Park consists of an undeveloped . The township's trail system cuts through the park, connecting to Brundage Park and Freedom Park.

Government

Local government

The Township Council is the legislative body of Randolph, operating under the Council-Manager form of government within the Faulkner Act, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law. The township is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The Township Council is comprised of seven members, who are elected

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in partisan elections to four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either three or four seats up for election in even-numbered years as part of the November general election. The council selects one of its members to serve as mayor and another as deputy mayor, at a reorganization meeting conducted each year.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 116. The council represents the public and develops and adopts policies, resolves public issues, formulates township policy through motions, resolutions and ordinances which reflect the needs of the public, and maintains a working knowledge of intergovernmental issues and how they will affect the Township of Randolph. Thirteen separate advisory boards and committees assist policy formulation of the council. The Township Council is similar to a corporate board of directors and is assisted by the Township Attorney, who prepares ordinances and advises on legal issues, the Township Clerk, who prepares resolutions, and the Township Manager, who functions much like the CEO of a corporation. , members of the Randolph Township Council are

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Lou Nisivoccia ( R, term on council ends December 31, 2026; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Christine Carey (R, term on council ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Helene Elbaum (R, 2026), Mark H. Forstenhausler (R, 2026), James B. Loveys (R, 2026), Marie Potter (R, 2026) and Joanne Veech (R, 2024).Township Council Roster
Township of Randolph. Accessed April 27, 2023. "Randolph’s council-manager form of government calls for the partisan, at-large election of seven township council members, from whom the elected body selects one of its members to serve as mayor each year."''Morris County Manual 2024''

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Clerk. Accessed May 1, 2024.''Morris County Municipal Elected Officials For The Year 2024''

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, updated November 28, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.General Election 2020 November 3, 2020 Summary Report Official Results

, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021. Mark Forstenhausler was selected in February 2014 to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2014 of Tom MacArthur, who resigned from office after announcing that he was moving out of the township.

Federal, state and county representation

Randolph Township is located in the 11th Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 25th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
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Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 16,398 registered voters in Randolph Township, of which 3,822 (23.3%) were registered as Democrats, 4,895 (29.9%) were registered as Republicans and 7,670 (46.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 11 voters registered as

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or Greens. In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat

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received 56.4% of the vote (9,023 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 42.1% of the vote (6,741 cast), and other candidates with 1.5% (231 votes). In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat

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received 51.4% of the vote (6,785 cast), ahead of Republican

with 45.2% (5,968 votes), and other candidates with 3.4% (455 votes), and the 13,208 ballots cast by the township's 18,760 registered voters resulted in a turnout of 70.4%, with the election being the first time in decades that a Democrat won a plurality of votes in the town. In the 2012 presidential election, Republican

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received 53.4% of the vote (6,636 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 45.6% (5,662 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (119 votes), among the 12,479 ballots cast by the township's 17,405 registered voters (62 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 71.7%. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican

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received 50.7% of the vote (6,745 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 48.0% (6,388 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (116 votes), among the 13,310 ballots cast by the township's 17,158 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.6%. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican

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received 56.1% of the vote (7,166 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat

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with 43.0% (5,488 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (90 votes), among the 12,764 ballots cast by the township's 16,944 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.3. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 68.9% of the vote (4,838 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 29.4% (2,065 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (121 votes), among the 7,103 ballots cast by the township's 17,213 registered voters (79 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 41.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 58.4% of the vote (4,936 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 32.5% (2,742 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.3% (697 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (36 votes), among the 8,445 ballots cast by the township's 16,615 registered voters, yielding a 50.8% turnout.

Education

The Randolph Township Schools educate children in public school for

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through

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, as well as special-needs preschoolers. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 4,220 students and 373.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 11.3:1.District information for Randolph Township School District

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. Accessed February 1, 2024. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the

) are Center Grove Elementary School with 533 students in grades PreK–5, Fernbrook Elementary School with 498 students in grades K–5, Ironia Elementary School with 479 students in grades K–5, Shongum Elementary School with 437 students in grades K–5, Randolph Middle School with 922 students in grades 6–8 and Randolph High School with 1,349 students in grades 9–12. Established in 1968, the main campus of the County College of Morris is located on a campus in Randolph Township.

has a partnership with County College of Morris that allows students who have earned an associate degree to complete a bachelor's degree through the off-campus Rutgers courses taken at the County College of Morris campus in Randolph. The Gottesman RTW Academy (Formerly Hebrew Academy of Morris County) is a

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for students in preschool through eighth grade, serving approximately 225 children. The school has been recognized as a recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award by the

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Transportation

Roads and highways

, the township had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Morris County and by the

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. Route 10, Dover-Chester Road ( County Route 513), and Sussex Turnpike ( County Route 617) pass through township lines.

Public transportation

The

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875 route serves the township.

offered local bus service on the MCM2 and

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routes which were eliminated due to budget constraints.

Community

Randolph has organized events, including high school sports, senior citizen gatherings, and various group activities. The public library schedules reading groups and other programs. Games and socials are held at the Senior Citizen Center at the Brundage Park Playhouse, which presents plays and musicals with youth and adult performers. Recreation programs are available for children, teenagers and adults. Summer camps are available for Kindergarteners – Grade 12 in various locations. Organizations are as follows: Grades K–2: Budding stars theatre camp (Brundage Park Playhouse) Grades K–5: Summer day camp Grades 6–8: Teen travel camp Ages 8–14: Summer stages (Brundage Park Playhouse) Grades 7–11: Advanced performance workshop (Brundage Park Playhouse) Grades K–12: Artworks studio summer camp

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Randolph include: * Bryce Aiken (born 1996),

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player for the

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* Bill Armstrong (born 1955), former defensive back who played two seasons with the

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* Frank Beltre (born 1990), defensive lineman who has played for the

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of the

* Emily Chang (born 1980), actress who has appeared in ''

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'' * Antonio Cromartie (born 1984), professional football player for the

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* Doug Dale, host of the

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* Sidney Gish (born 1997), singer-songwriter * Mike Groh (born 1971), college football coach and former player who is wide receivers coach for the

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* Garry Howatt (born 1952), professional hockey player for the

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, who owned a local golf complex (Mt. Freedom Golf) for 21 years * Jon Hurwitz (born 1977),

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whose credits include '' Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'', '' Scary Movie 3'' (rewrite)Cahillane, Kevin
"Homegrown: A Stoner Comedy Straight Out of Randolph"
''

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'', August 15, 2004. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Mr. Hurwitz and Mr. Schlossberg say their inspiration came straight out of Randolph. 'The high school we went to had a lot of Indian and Asian kids,' said Mr. Schlossberg, who graduated from Randolph High in Morris County in 1996, as did Mr. Hurwitz." *

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* Liz Katz (born 1988), cosplayer and

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whose credits include ''Guest House'' and ''

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'' was born and raised in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in 2006 * Michael Lansing (born 1994), professional

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player who plays as a

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in the

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* Tom MacArthur (born 1960), businessman and politician who served in the

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for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2015 to 2019 and previously served as Mayor of Randolph * Amanda Magadan (born 1995), member of the United States women's national field hockey team starting in 2017 * Brendan Mahon (born 1995),

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for the

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of the NFL * Brendan McSorley (born 2002), professional

player who plays for

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club St. Louis City 2 *

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(born 1979), hockey player for the

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and

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* Sherry Ross (born ), sports broadcaster and journalist who is a

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for the

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radio broadcasts * Lee Saltz (born 1963), former professional

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in the

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who played for the

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and the

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* Hayden Schlossberg (born 1978),

whose credits include '' Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'', '' Scary Movie 3'' (rewrite) * Bob Van Dillen (born 1972), meteorologist on HLN's '' Morning Express with Robin Meade'' * Drew Willy (born 1986), professional

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"Randolph native Drew Willy leading Buffalo resurgence"
''

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'', September 16, 2008. Accessed April 19, 2012. "Saturday's win over Temple may go down as the most dramatic in University at Buffalo history, but for senior Drew Willy, a Randolph native, it was just another step in his evolution into a top-tier quarterback."

References

External links

Randolph Township WebsiteRandolph Township Schools
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School Data for the Randolph Township Schools

Randolph Township Free Public LibraryRandolphLocal.com
sponsored by Randolph Township's Economic Development Committee
Randolph-area Chamber of CommerceCounty College of Morris web siteHistoric 1758 Quaker meetinghouseGoogle Map of Randolph TownshipClimate Averages
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