 The
Flemington Borough
was established in 1712 NOTE: This web page is not the official page of the borough of Flemington and is not affiliated to any political group or government. For proper updates, please check the web site at http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/fleming.htm |
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| Elevation: | 179 ft | |
| Postal Code: | 08822 | |
| County: |
Hunterdon
County (founded in 1714) |
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| State: | New Jersey (called "The Garden State") | |
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Mayor
of Flemington:
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Mr. Austin H. Kutscher, Jr. | |
| The Borough Website: | http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/fleming.htm | |
| The Borough Office: | 38
Park Avenue Flemington, NJ 08822 Phone: 908-782-8840 - Fax: 908-782-0142 |
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| The Borough Meetings: | 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month at 8:00 pm Borough Hall | |
| Planning Board Meetings: | 1st Monday & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM | |
| Board of Adjustment Meetings: | 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:00PM-Borough Hall | |
| The Borough Council: | Robert Hauck, Sandra Borucki, Joey Novick, Delores Clay, John Gorman, Mary Melfi | |
| The Clerk | Diane L. Schottman | |
| The Deputy Clerk | Anne Henning | |
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4,047 (1990) - 4,200 (2000 census) |
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Flemington
Junction
Raritan Township This area is located northeasterly of the Borough of Flemington near the South Branch of Raritan River getting its name because it was a station of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. In 1881, it promised to "become in time quite a settlement." (Snell:307). -Compiled by Phyllis B. D'Autrechy of the H.C. Cultural & Heritage Commission- (1992)-Flemington, New Jersey |
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| Industry
and Commerce
"Keep
thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee"
Ben Franklin - As years passed, specilization of labor and trade began with general stores, grain and woolen mills, tanneries and many types of artisan shops. These little centers of trade existed mostly for local commerce but with the coming of rail service about a century ago a more expansive type industry developed. Flemington Cut Glass opened its doors in 1907 by Al Muller, grandfather of bank director George Muller along with Charles McMullen. In 1913 was employing 70 people. It is the oldest manufacturer of glassware in the United States today. Flemington and some of the other towns of the county built locally-owned power plants in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Later, these were taken over by the Jersey Central Power and Light Co. Turntable Junction's Liberty Village, founded in 1972, employed a range of craft people from gunsmith to weaver-spinner in an 18th Century setting. Potters and many other craftsmen are finding Hunterdon an advantageous location for work and market. An important early industry of Flemington was the Fulper Pottery, and some of its old kilns are kept today as a non-working reminder at the sales rooms of Stangl Pottery near Turntable Junction. -- |
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Now
is
the MAJOR INDUSTRY
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A growing Industry in Hunterdon is the Thomas J. Lipton,
Inc. plant in Raritan Township, processor and packager of "instant"
foods-clean industry in a rural setting. A New Era in Hunterdon's social
progress was marked by the opening of the Hunterdon Medical Center in
July 1953. New industries are finding it profitable to locate in Hunterdon.
Riegel Paper Corporation's Mill at Milford, is the largest of 4 in Hunterdon
and Warren county. - Flemington
became widely known in the early 20th century for
the manufacture of pottery and cut glass; one
glass company continues to operate.
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Borough
Park:
Corner of Park Avenue & Court Street |
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HUNTERDON
COUNTY CLERK
Dorothy K. Tirpok Hall of Records, 71 Main Street PO Box 2900 Flemington, NJ 08822-2900 Phone: 908-788-1221 FAX: 908-782-4068 Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Passports and Recording Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Web site: http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/ctyclerk/ctyclrk.htm |
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