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Template:Short description Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Lambertville is a city within Hunterdon County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 4,139,<ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 233 (+6.0%) from the 3,906 recorded at the 2010 census,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected an increase of 38 (1.0%) from the 3,868 counted in the 2000 census.<ref>Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref>

Lambertville is situated on the banks of the Delaware River in southwestern Hunterdon County, directly across the river from New Hope, Pennsylvania. In the 18th century, the area was named after various operators of ferries across the river to Pennsylvania, ultimately becoming known as Coryell's Ferry, after its owner, Emanuel Coryell. Coryell's Ferry was the western terminus of the New Jersey portion of York Road, which became U.S. Route 202, connecting New York City and Philadelphia. The community was named Lambertville in 1810, when the post office was established, in honor of John Lambert, a resident who had served as United States senator and acting governor of New Jersey, and who was responsible for the opening of the post office.<ref name=History>History, Lambertville Historical Society. Accessed November 20, 2019. "Their descendant, John Lambert, served in the United States Senate during Thomas Jefferson’s administration. He persuaded the Postal Service to open an office at Coryell’s Ferry. His nephew, Captain John Lambert, was appointed postmaster and his inn was designated as the post office. Having procured a post office for Coryell’s Ferry, the Lamberts renamed the village Lambert’s Ville in 1810."</ref><ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 2, 2015.</ref><ref>Gannett, Henry. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States, p. 180. United States Government Printing Office, 1905. Accessed September 2, 2015.</ref> In June 2022, The New York Times described Lambertville as a gay-friendly travel destination with a quieter vibe than New York's Fire Island.<ref name=LambettvilleGayVillage>Piepenburg, Erik. "Searching for a Gay Getaway (Not Fire Island)", The New York Times, June 16, 2022. Accessed December 18, 2023. "My destination was New Hope, Pa., and Lambertville, N.J., waterside towns separated by a bridge and a state line, but joined by reputations as L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly spots."</ref>

History

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Originally settled by the Lenape (Delaware) Native Americans, a Template:Convert area around Lambertville was acquired for 700 Pounds by the Council of West Jersey and divided into smaller plots. The earliest European settler in present-day Lambertville was John Holcombe, who purchased a lot and built a stone home in 1744.<ref name=History/>

Emanuel Coryell bought a property in the area in 1732, which was used for commercial purposes. He received a charter to operate a ferry connecting what is now Lambertville and New Hope, and opened a tavern and inn to host travelers stopping halfway along the route between New York City and Philadelphia. The settlements on either side of the Delaware River were each called Coryell's Ferry. During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington and his colonial forces twice camped at the home John Holcombe built in 1744.<ref name=History/>

The Delaware River and the Delaware and Raritan Canal were instrumental in the early prosperity of Lambertville. In June 1834, the opening of the canal was celebrated with a barge ride from Trenton to Lambertville. The canal's completion was not without hardship. 4,000 Irish immigrants were hired to dig the canal with pick and shovel.<ref name=History/> During the construction, an epidemic of cholera broke out in 1832 and dozens of men were buried along the banks of the canal and the Delaware.<ref>"Honoring the Irish Who Built the D&R Canal DEP Commissioner Campbell and Senator Codey Dedicate an Irish Immigrant Memorial", New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, press release dated March 17, 2003. Accessed November 20, 2019. "Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell today joined Democratic Senate President Richard J. Codey to dedicate a memorial honoring the hardships and triumphs of the people who built the Delaware & Raritan Canal, many of whom were Irish immigrants.... Many of the canal workers died during the cholera epidemic of 1832, and were buried in unmarked graves along the canal."</ref>

Lambertville was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 1, 1849, from portions of West Amwell Township. It was reincorporated as a city on March 26, 1872.<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 156. Accessed May 29, 2024.</ref>

In the 19th century, due to its proximity to the canal and the Belvidere Delaware Railroad, Lambertville became a factory town. The range of products extended from underwear to rubber bands. After the introduction of motorized vehicles made the canal obsolete, the factories began shutting down. Some lasted into the 1970s. The railroad continued to serve as a vital freight carrier until the mid-1970s. Later, the Black River and Western Railroad acquired the line into town and operated short-distance local freight trains and scenic tourist passenger excursion trains into the late 1990s.<ref>History of the Black River & Western Railroad, Black River and Western Railroad. Accessed November 29, 2015.</ref>

Starting in the early 1980s, with pioneers including the Jonsdottir art gallery, Hamilton Grill and the Lambertville Station eatery (a hotel soon followed), the city began to attract artists and other creative types. These days, much of the town's 18th- and 19th-century flavor remains, including many restored houses. The town has become a tourist destination, with many shops, galleries, restaurants, and B&Bs. The canal path offers cyclists, joggers and walkers a level place to exercise and enjoy views of the canal and Delaware River in all seasons.<ref>Lawlor, Julia. "If You're Thinking of Living In/Lambertville, N.J.; Not-So-Urban Renewal for a River Town", The New York Times, May 14, 2000. Accessed December 25, 2017. "She found all three in Lambertville, an old New Jersey river town of 4,300 tucked into the southwest corner of Hunterdon County that has undergone a striking rebirth in the last 20 years.... A former mill town that covers just over a square mile, Lambertville is full of Victorian and Federal-style brick row houses and brownstones, many with ornate woodwork, high ceilings and other period details still intact. In the last 15 years it has also become a weekend tourist stop for New Yorkers and Philadelphians who are drawn by block after block of antique shops, art galleries, restaurants and B & B's."</ref> Lambertville is also largely noted for its socially progressive culture, similar to the neighboring city of New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Geography

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Lock on the feeder canal for the Delaware and Raritan Canal in Lambertville

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an area of 1.23 square miles (3.17 km2), including 1.08 square miles (2.81 km2) of land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) of water (11.46%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 /> The city borders Delaware Township and West Amwell Township in Hunterdon County and New Hope and Solebury Township across the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.<ref>Areas touching Lambertville, MapIt. Accessed February 25, 2020.</ref><ref>Map of County Municipalities, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed July 30, 2023.</ref><ref>New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

The Delaware and Raritan Canal flows through the western half of Lambertville, parallel to the Delaware River. Sections of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park are in the city, including trails and bridges.

Climate

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Lambertville's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lambertville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Lambertville, New Jersey, Weatherbase.</ref>

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Demographics

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2010 census

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The 2010 United States census counted 3,906 people, 1,958 households, and 897 families in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 2,075 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 91.30% (3,566) White, 1.95% (76) Black or African American, 0.20% (8) Native American, 1.31% (51) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 4.12% (161) from other races, and 1.13% (44) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.75% (381) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>

Of the 1,958 households, 15.3% had children under the age of 18; 36.0% were married couples living together; 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 54.2% were non-families. Of all households, 41.4% were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.72.<ref name=Census2010/>

13.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.6 males.<ref name=Census2010/>

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $71,532 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,040) and the median family income was $100,952 (+/− $14,554). Males had a median income of $57,596 (+/− $17,671) versus $53,869 (+/− $30,408) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $47,684 (+/− $6,399). About 2.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref>DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Lambertville city, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref>

2000 census

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As of the 2000 United States census<ref name="GR2" /> there were 3,868 people, 1,860 households, and 939 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,961 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.65% White, 1.94% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.10% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Lambertville city, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Lambertville city, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref>

There were 1,860 households, out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.5% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 3.7% have unmarried partners. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.82.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

In the city the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

The median income for a household in the city was $52,647, and the median income for a family was $80,669. Males had a median income of $47,313 versus $40,369 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,267. About 4.5% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

Government

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Local government

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Lambertville is the only city in Hunterdon County, and describes itself as one of the smallest cities in the United States.<ref name=MayorCouncil/> It is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal charter Law) under the Small Municipality form of government (Plan C), which is available only for municipalities with a population of under 12,000, and was implemented in Lambertville by direct petition as of January 1, 1983.<ref>"The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law" Template:Webarchive, New Jersey State League of Municipalities, July 2007. Accessed December 17, 2013.</ref> This form of government is used by 18 municipalities (of the 564) statewide and is available to municipalities with fewer than 12,000 residents at the time of adoption.<ref>Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The government comprises the mayor and the four-member city council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis in the November general elections. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a three-year term of office. Council members serve a term of three years, which are staggered so that two seats come up for election in two years in a three-year cycle, with the mayoral election in the third year.<ref name=DataBook>2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 103.</ref><ref>"Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 14. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref>

The mayor exercises executive power; presides over the council with voice and vote, but has no veto power; appoints council committees; appoints the municipal clerk, attorney, tax assessor, tax collector and treasurer, all with council confirmation. The council exercises legislative power and approves the mayor's appointees.

Template:As of, Lambertville's mayor is Democrat Andrew J. Nowick, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024. Members of the city council are Bendetta Lambert (D, 2023), Karen Kominsky (D, 2025), Evan Lide (D, 2025) and Steven Stegman (D, 2023).<ref name=MayorCouncil>Mayor and Council Members, Borough of Lambertville. Accessed May 3, 2023.</ref><ref>2023 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Lambertville. Accessed May 3, 2023.</ref><ref name=HunterdonPage>City of Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed February 4, 2023.</ref><ref name=HunterdonDirectory>2022 County and Municipal Directory, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=Hunterdon2022>Hunterdon County District Canvass November 8, 2022, General Election, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=Hunterdon2021>November 2, 2021 District Report Hunterdon County Official Results, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, updated November 12, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.</ref><ref name=Hunterdon2020>November 3, 2020 District Report Hunterdon County Official Results, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.</ref>

In December 2019, the council selected Madeline Urbish to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that Elaine Warner had held until she resigned earlier that month.<ref>Wildstein, David. "Maddy Urbish takes Lambertville council seat Ex-Murphy aide replaces Elaine Warner", New Jersey Globe, December 19, 2019. Accessed May 6, 2020. "Madeline Urbish, a former aide to Gov. Phil Murphy and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was sworn in tonight as a Lambertville councilwoman. Urbish replaces Elaine Warner, who retired after nine years as a councilwoman and nine years as a school board member. Lambertville Democrats selected Urbish to fill the vacant seat."</ref>

In November 2018, the city council appointed Julia Taylor to fill the seat expiring in December 2019 that became vacant following the resignation the previous month of Steven M. Stegman, who left office to focus on family issues.<ref>Seymour, Kara. "ambertville City Council President Resigns Steve Stegman cited his need to devote his energy to family obligations.", New Hope-Lambertville, PA Patch, October 25, 2018. Accessed November 20, 2019. "The president of Lambertville City Council has resigned. Steve Stegman cited his need to devote his energy to family obligations."</ref><ref>Julia Taylor, City of Lambertville. Accessed November 20, 2019. "Julia Taylor was appointed to fill an open City Council seat in November 2018 and will be running for a full term in 2019."</ref>

In the 2020 City Council primary elections, incumbents Asaro and Urbish lost to Democratic challengers Stegman and Benedetta Lambert, who went on to win in the general election on November 3.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On January 19, 2021, the Borough of Flemington canceled the service agreement to share Business Administrators with Lambertville.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Federal, state and county representation

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Lambertville is in the 7th Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and the 15th state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>

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Politics

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As of March 2011, there were 3,053 registered voters in Lambertville, of whom 1,395 (45.7%) were registered Democrats, 569 (18.6%) were registered Republicans and 1,087 (35.6%) were unaffiliated. Two voters were registered as either Libertarians or Greens.<ref>Voter Registration Summary - Hunterdon, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref>

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 71.8% of the vote (1,684), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney's 26.7% (627), and other candidates' 1.5% (35), among the 2,361 ballots cast by the city's 3,296 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 71.6%.<ref name=2012Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Obama received 71.1% of the vote (1,744), ahead of Republican John McCain's 26.8% (658) and other candidates' 1.4% (35), among the 2,453 ballots cast by the city's 3,099 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.2%.<ref>2008 Presidential General Election Results: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref> In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 68.1% of the vote (1,495), outpolling Republican George W. Bush's 30.8% (677) and other candidates' 0.5% (15), among the 2,195 ballots cast by the city's 2,738 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.2%.<ref>2004 Presidential Election: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref>

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In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 54.7% of the vote (798), ahead of Republican Chris Christie's 43.4% (633), and other candidates' 2.0% (29), among the 1,501 ballots cast by the city's 3,231 registered voters (41 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.5%.<ref name=2013Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 59.5% of the vote (1,068), ahead of Christie's 31.2% (560), Independent Chris Daggett's 6.6% (118) and other candidates' 0.7% (12), among the 1,795 ballots cast by the city's 3,036 registered voters, yielding a 59.1% turnout.<ref>2009 Governor: Hunterdon County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed November 15, 2012.</ref>

Transportation

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U.S. Route 202 in Lambertville
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The New Hope-Lambertville Toll Supported Bridge connecting Lambertville with Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Template:As of, Lambertville had Template:Convert of roadways, of which Template:Convert were maintained by the municipality, Template:Convert by Hunterdon County, Template:Convert by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and Template:Convert by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.<ref>Hunterdon County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed July 18, 2014.</ref>

U.S. Route 202 is the most prominent highway to pass through Lambertville.<ref>U.S. Route 202 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, updated May 2017. Accessed March 4, 2023.</ref> Other major roads that pass through include Route 29,<ref>Route 29 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, updated July 2014. Accessed March 4, 2023.</ref> Route 165<ref>Route 29 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, updated May 2017. Accessed March 4, 2023.</ref> and County Route 518.<ref>County Route 518 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, updated October 2012. Accessed March 4, 2023.</ref><ref>Enlarged View 50 (Lambertville City, Hunterdon County), New Jersey Department of Transportation, updated March 2019. Accessed March 4, 2023.</ref>

No interstate highways pass through, but there are several nearby, such as Interstate 78 in Franklin Township and Interstate 295 in Hopewell Township.<ref>Hunterdon County Highway Map, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed March 3, 2023.</ref>

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission operates the toll-free New Hope-Lambertville Toll Supported Bridge which stretches Template:Convert across the Delaware River, connecting PA 179 in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with NJ 179. Constructed in 1904 as the third bridge on the site, the bridge stretches Template:Convert across the Delaware River. The original bridge, designed by Lewis Wernwag, was constructed in 1814 and destroyed in 1841. A second bridge completed in 1842 was destroyed by flooding in 1903.<ref>New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Accessed March 4, 2023. "The six-span, 1,053 foot-long bridge from New Hope, PA to Lambertville, NJ was constructed in 1904 and originally operated as a privately owned toll bridge. It is the third bridge to span the Delaware River at this location, replacing a prior wooden span that was destroyed in the flood of 1903."</ref>

Education

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The South Hunterdon Regional School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from Lambertville, Stockton and West Amwell Township.<ref>South Hunterdon Regional Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, South Hunterdon Regional School District. Accessed June 29, 2020. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the South Hunterdon Regional School District. Composition: The South Hunterdon Regional School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lambertville, Stockton Borough, and West Amwell Township."</ref> Each of the three municipalities had its own school through sixth grade until the Stockton school was closed after the 2017–18 school year;<ref>Rizzo, Olivia. "Small schools in this rural part of N.J. are under threat", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, May 28, 2018, updated January 30, 2019. Accessed November 20, 2019. "And next month Stockton Borough Elementary School, part of the South Hunterdon Regional School District, will be closing its doors for good at the end of this school year after nearly 200 years. It has a single, combined fifth and sixth grade class this year, and enrollment has fallen to about 50 students in recent years."</ref> public school students in 7th through 12th grades attend a shared high school in Lambertville.<ref>South Hunterdon Regional School District 2015 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 29, 2020. "Bordering the Delaware River and located in the culturally rich and rural region of Southern Hunterdon County, South Hunterdon Regional School District serves the communities of Lambertville, Stockton, and West Amwell."</ref> As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 827 students and 108.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 7.7:1.<ref name=NCES>District information for South Hunterdon Regional School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>School Data for the South Hunterdon Regional School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>) are South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School<ref>South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School, South Hunterdon Regional School District. Accessed August 27, 2024.</ref> for grades PreK–4 (was Lambertville Public School, which had 221 students in grades PreK–6), South Hunterdon Regional Middle School<ref>South Hunterdon Regional Middle School, South Hunterdon Regional School District. Accessed August 27, 2024.</ref> for grades 5–8 (was West Amwell School, with 170 students in grades K–6) and South Hunterdon Regional High School<ref>South Hunterdon Regional High School, South Hunterdon Regional School District. Accessed August 27, 2024.</ref> for grades 9–12 (which had 417 students in grades 7–12).<ref name=HunterdonSchools>2023-2024 Public School Directory, Hunterdon County Department of Education. Accessed March 1, 2024.</ref><ref>School Performance Reports for the South Hunterdon Regional School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.</ref><ref>New Jersey School Directory for the South Hunterdon Regional School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Lambertville is assigned five of the nine seats on the regional district's board of education.<ref>Chernoski, Steve. "Three Candidates Running for Two Open Seats on South Hunterdon Board of Education", TAPinto Flemington / Raritan, August 9, 2021. Accessed August 27, 2024. "The South Hunterdon Regional School District (SHRSD) has nine board of education seats, with three of the five seats representing Lambertville City up for election this year. On the board, Stockton Borough has one representative, West Amwell Township has three and Lambertville City has five."</ref>

In a September 2013 special election, voters from Lambertville, Stockton and West Amwell Township passed referendums to dissolve the South Hunterdon Regional High School District and combine the three existing school districts from each municipality (Lambertville City School District, Stockton Borough School District and West Amwell Township School District), with majorities in each community passing both ballot items. A single combined regional Pre-K–12 district was created, with property taxes levied under a formula in which 57% is based on property values and 43% on the number of students. The executive county superintendent appointed an interim board of education for the new regional district, which was responsible for implementing the merger.<ref>Tredrea, John. "Lambertville: Schools turn how to make merger work; After historic vote, decisions on buildings, contracts need to be made", The Beacon, October 2, 2013. Accessed October 15, 2013. "Now that the two referendum questions on merging the Stockton, West Amwell, Lambertville and South Hunterdon Regional High School districts into one pre-k to grade 12 district have been overwhelmingly approved, the process of implementing the regionalization can begin."</ref>

Before the creation of the South Hunterdon district, students had attended Lambertville High School, which was constructed in 1854 and closed in September 1960, and has since been the subject of various legends described in Weird NJ.<ref>Staff. "Lambertville High and the Legend of 'Buckeye'", Weird NJ. Accessed August 25, 2012.</ref>

Eighth-grade students from Hunterdon County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by the Hunterdon County Vocational School District, a county-wide vocational school district that offers career and technical education at its campuses in Raritan Township and at programs sited at local high schools, with no tuition charged.<ref>Heyboer, Kelly. "How to get your kid a seat in one of N.J.'s hardest-to-get-into high schools", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, May 2017. Accessed November 18, 2019. "Hunterdon County's vo-tech district has three academies for high-achieving students, all operating in partnerships with local high schools.... The academies are open to all students in the county. Students in the 8th grade are required to submit an application, schedule an interview and take a placement exam."</ref>

Community

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Annually, in April, the City of Lambertville celebrates the return of the shad, a fish that supplied the Lewis Island Fishery in Lambertville as of 1888.<ref>Lewis, Andrew S. "It’s the last of the Delaware River’s shad fisheries, and the fish are scarce", NJ Spotlight News, April 28, 2021. Accessed September 29, 2022.</ref> The festival launched in 1981 and is organized by the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Featuring vendors' booths focusing on the area arts community, the ShadFest supports local nonprofits that support Lambertville-area residents and businesses. Lambertville is well-known as having a gay friendly vibe, along with its neighboring community of New Hope, Pennsylvania, situated across the Delaware River.<ref name=LambettvilleGayVillage/>

Dining

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Lambertville is known for an array of dining opportunities, ranging from casual family-owned to eclectic and upscale options.<ref>Carter, Deborah P. "What to Do, See and Eat in Lambertville: Eclectic Shops and Riverfront Fun", New Jersey Monthly, August 21, 2023. Accessed December 18, 2023. "Just 1.25 square miles set alongside the Raritan Canal, this one-time factory town’s downtown is full of eclectic shops and fine and casual restaurants serving a myriad of cuisines."</ref>

Historic sites

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Lambertville has several properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The James W. Marshall House was added in 1970. The Delaware and Raritan Canal, which flows through the city, was added as a historic district in 1973. The Lambertville House was added in 1978. Nearly the entire city was listed as the Lambertville Historic District in 1983. The Kalmia Club was added in 2012.<ref name=NJRHP>Template:Cite web</ref> The Lambertville City Hall, originally known as the A. H. Holcombe House, is part of the historic district.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable people

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