Randolph, New Jersey

Template:Short description Template:For Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Randolph is a township in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.<ref>Explore Southwestern Morris County, Morris County Tourism Authority. Accessed April 10, 2024. "Southwestern Morris County includes a multitude of farms, farmers markets and community-supported agriculture offering fresh produce and festivals throughout the growing season throughout its communities of Mount Olive, Washington Township (Long Valley), Roxbury, Chester, Chester Township, Mount Arlington, Mendham, Mendham Township, Randolph and Netcong."</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 26,504,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 770 (+3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 25,734,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected an increase of 887 (+3.6%) from the 24,847 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>

According to the 2020 Census, Randolph was the 3rd most-populous municipality in Morris County<ref name=LWD2020Density/> and its Template:Convert land area was the eighth-largest in the county.<ref name=CensusArea/> The New Jersey State Planning Commission designates Randolph as half rural, half suburban. The community maintains a diverse population of nearly 26,000 residents.<ref>Home page, Randolph Economic Development Committee. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref>

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."<ref>Data, Randolph Economic Development Committee. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref> Niche.com ranked Randolph amongst the Top 50 in its 2019 rankings of the "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey.<ref>Homas and Community, Randolph Economic Development Committee. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref>

Established in 1968, the County College of Morris is located on more than Template:Convert in the northern part of the township along Route 10.<ref>Education, Randolph Economic Development Committee. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref>

History

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Entering Randolph on Patriots Path

The earliest known inhabitants of what is now Randolph were the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The earliest European settlers of what is now Randolph were Quakers and one of the pioneering landowners was Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph, who purchased Template:Convert of what would become the township in the Mine Hill area in 1753, later becoming the namesake of the township.<ref name=History>Get to Know Us: History, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012.</ref> 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 Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.<ref name=History/> During the war, the area was a supply point for George Washington's army during their winter encampment in nearby Jockey Hollow.<ref name=History/>

Randolph was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 1, 1806, from portions of Mendham Township.<ref>Historical Timeline of Morris County Boundaries, Morris County Library. Accessed December 24, 2016. "1806, January 1. Randolph is established from Mendham. From PL 1805, p. 145."Template:Dead link</ref> 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.<ref>Honeyman, Abraham Van Doren. Index-analysis of the Statutes of New Jersey, 1896-1909: Together with References to All Acts, and Parts of Acts, in the 'General Statutes' and Pamphlet Laws Expressly Repealed: and the Statutory Crimes of New Jersey During the Same Period, p. 210. New Jersey Law Journal Publishing Company, 1910. Accessed September 22, 2015.</ref> 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).<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. 196. Accessed May 30,2024.</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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 Phil Silvers, and Frank Sinatra appeared at the hotels.<ref name=Hotels>Our Grand Hotels, Township of Randolph. Accessed October 23, 2014.</ref> Boxers Max Baer, Floyd Patterson, James J. Braddock and Rocky Marciano trained or fought at the Saltz Hotel.<ref name=Hotels/>

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.<ref>Randolph Landmarks, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 20, 2012.</ref> 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.<ref>Randolph’s 300 Year Old Liberty Tree Lives Out Final Day; Removal to Take Place Aug. 31</ref>

The Randolph Historical Society has preserved the township's historical heritage in the Museum of Old Randolph.<ref>Historical Society, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012</ref> One of Randolph's oldest streets, Gristmill Road, is on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name="History"/>

The Combs Hollow Historic District was added to the NRHP in 1996 for its significance in industry from Template:Circa to 1927.<ref name="nrhpdoc">Template:Cite web With Template:NRHP url</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, 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%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />

Land in Randolph ranges from Template:Convert to Template:Convert above sea level. 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.<ref>Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 11, 2015.</ref>

Situated upstream of the Black River, the South Branch of the Raritan River, the Whippany River and the Rockaway River, the hills of Randolph attracted settlers and its streams provided power for industry.<ref name=History/>

The township is a suburb of New York City. Randolph borders the Morris County municipalities of Mine Hill, Dover, 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.<ref>Areas touching Randolph Township, MapIt. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref><ref>Morris County Municipalities Map, Morris County, New Jersey Department of Planning and Preservation. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

Geology

The township is located within the New Jersey Highlands, one of New Jersey's four major physiographic provinces. Part of the Appalachian Mountains, 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.<ref name="Weather" >Record Temperatures for Randolph, NJ (07869), The Weather Channel. Accessed January 29, 2011.</ref>

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Demographics

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2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 25,734 people, 9,013 households, and 7,075 families in the township. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 9,343 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 82.44% (21,215) White, 2.68% (690) Black or African American, 0.11% (28) Native American, 10.46% (2,691) Asian, 0.01% (3) Pacific Islander, 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.<ref name=Census2010/>

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.<ref name=Census2010/>

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.<ref name=Census2010/>

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income 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 per capita income for the township was $56,879 (+/− $3,318). About 1.8% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref>DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 19, 2012.</ref>

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,<ref name=GR2/> there were 24,847 people, 8,679 households, and 6,804 families residing in the township. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 8,903 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the township was 85.70% White, 2.30% African American, 0.06% Native American, 9.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.86% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Randolph township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 19, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>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 Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 22, 2012.</ref>

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.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

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.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

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 per capita income for the township was $43,072. About 1.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

Parks and recreation

The Brundage Park Recreation Complex covers Template:Convert. Facilities include six lighted tennis courts, four lighted softball fields, two lighted basketball courts, a tennis practice wall, a Template:Convert 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.<ref name=Parks>About Our Parks, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 19, 2012.</ref>

Freedom Park covers Template:Convert. 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.<ref name=Parks/>

Randolph Park covers Template:Convert. 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.<ref name=Parks/>

Heistein Park covers Template:Convert. 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.<ref name=Parks/>

Stonybrook Park covers Template:Convert. 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.<ref name=Parks/>

Kiwanis Park contains Template:Convert. Facilities include a playground, an open play area and picnic tables.<ref name=Parks/>

Rosenfarb Park facilities include a half-court basketball court and a picnic area.<ref name=Parks/>

Hidden Valley Park contains Template:Convert of rolling hills, a pond and natural walking trails. The township's walking and biking trail cross the site.<ref name=Parks/>

Cohen Farm Park consists of an undeveloped Template:Convert. The township's Template:Convert trail system cuts through the park, connecting to Brundage Park and Freedom Park.<ref name=Parks/>

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.<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 Township Council is comprised of seven members, who are elected at-large 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.<ref name=DataBook>2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 116.</ref><ref>"Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 12. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> 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.

Template:As of, members of the Randolph Township Council are Mayor 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).<ref name=TownshipCouncil>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."</ref><ref>2023 Municipal Data Sheet, Township of Randolph. Accessed April 27, 2023.</ref><ref name=MorrisManual>Morris County Manual 2024, Morris County, New Jersey Clerk. Accessed May 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=MorrisOfficials>Morris County Municipal Elected Officials For The Year 2024, Morris County, New Jersey Clerk, updated March 20, 2024. Accessed May 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=Morris2022>General Election November 8, 2022, Official Results, Morris County, New Jersey, updated November 28, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=Morris2020>General Election 2020 November 3, 2020 Summary Report Official Results, Morris County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.</ref>

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.<ref>Knapp, Claire. "Former fire chief is new Randolph Councilman; Forstenhausler will fill MacArthur's term", Randolph Reporter, February 10, 2014. Accessed July 6, 2014. "Mark Forstenhausler, 54, was sworn in as a member of the Township Council on Thursday, Feb. 6, to complete the term vacated by Tom MacArthur."</ref>

Federal, state and county representation

Randolph Township is located in the 11th Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 25th 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 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 Libertarians or Greens.<ref>Voter Registration Summary - Morris, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 22, 2012.</ref>

In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden received 56.4% of the vote (9,023 cast), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 42.1% of the vote (6,741 cast), and other candidates with 1.5% (231 votes).<ref name=2020elections>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 51.4% of the vote (6,785 cast), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 45.2% (5,968 votes), and other candidates with 3.4% (455 votes),<ref name=2016elections>Template:Cite web</ref> and the 13,208 ballots cast by the township's 18,760 registered voters resulted in a turnout of 70.4%,<ref name=2016VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> 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 Mitt Romney received 53.4% of the vote (6,636 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama 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%.<ref name=2012Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain 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%.<ref>2008 Presidential General Election Results: Morris County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 22, 2012.</ref> In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 56.1% of the vote (7,166 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry 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.<ref>2004 Presidential Election: Morris County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 22, 2012.</ref>

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 68.9% of the vote (4,838 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono 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%.<ref name=2013Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 58.4% of the vote (4,936 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine 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.<ref>2009 Governor: Morris County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 22, 2012.</ref>

Education

The Randolph Township Schools educate children in public school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, as well as special-needs preschoolers.<ref>Randolph Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Membership, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Kindergarten through twelve in the Randolph School District. Composition: The Randolph School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Randolph in the County of Morris."</ref> 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 student–teacher ratio of 11.3:1.<ref name=NCES>District information for Randolph Township 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 Randolph Township Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>) are Center Grove Elementary School<ref>Center Grove Elementary School, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref> with 533 students in grades PreK–5, Fernbrook Elementary School<ref>Fernbrook Elementary School, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref> with 498 students in grades K–5, Ironia Elementary School<ref>Ironia Elementary School, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref> with 479 students in grades K–5, Shongum Elementary School<ref>Shongum Elementary School, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref> with 437 students in grades K–5, Randolph Middle School<ref>Randolph Middle School, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref> with 922 students in grades 6–8 and Randolph High School<ref>Randolph High School, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref> with 1,349 students in grades 9–12.<ref>Our Schools, Randolph Township Schools. Accessed October 22, 2024.</ref><ref>School Performance Reports for the Randolph Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.</ref><ref>New Jersey School Directory for the Randolph Township Schools, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>

Established in 1968, the main campus of the County College of Morris is located on a Template:Convert campus in Randolph Township.<ref>History of CCM Template:Webarchive, County College of Morris. Accessed April 19, 2012. "County College of Morris is located on Template:Convert of rolling terrain in Randolph. The college first opened its doors to students in 1968 after Henderson Hall, the first building on campus, was completed."</ref> Rutgers University 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.<ref>Hochman, Louis C. "Rutgers to start offering degrees at County College of Morris", NJ.com, December 11, 2013. Accessed June 19, 2014. "Beginning in the fall of next year, Rutgers University will allow students to earn its degrees on site at the County College of Morris.... CCM graduates and others with associate degrees will be able to earn Rutgers baccalaureate at CCM's Randolph and Morristown locations, according to an announcement from CCM."</ref>

The Gottesman RTW Academy (Formerly Hebrew Academy of Morris County) is a coeducational Jewish day school 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 United States Department of Education.<ref>About Us Hebrew Academy of Morris County. Accessed April 19, 2012. "Founded in 1967, the Hebrew Academy is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The Hebrew Academy of Morris County, a Blue Ribbon School awarded by the US Department of Education, is a co-educational Jewish day school serving approximately 225 children in nursery school through grade eight."</ref>

Transportation

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Route 10 westbound in Randolph

Roads and highways

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Route 10, Dover-Chester Road (County Route 513), and Sussex Turnpike (County Route 617) pass through township lines.<ref>Randolph Township Website</ref>

Public transportation

The NJ Transit 875 route serves the township.<ref>Riding the Bus, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed April 26, 2023.</ref><ref>Riding the Bus, Morris County Department of Transportation. Accessed October 23, 2014.</ref><ref>Morris County System Map, NJ Transit. Accessed August 5, 2015.</ref>

NJ Transit offered local bus service on the MCM2 and MCM7 routes<ref>Morris County Bus / Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed December 22, 2012.</ref> which were eliminated due to budget constraints.<ref>Private Carrier Bus Service reductions, NJ Transit. Accessed August 3, 2015.</ref>

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.<ref>Brundage Park Playhouse</ref>

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

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Bryce Aiken (born 1996), college basketball player for the Seton Hall Pirates<ref>Bryce Aiken - 2019-20 - Men's Basketball, Harvard Crimson men's basketball. Accessed October 19, 2020. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.; High School: The Patrick School."</ref>
Bill Armstrong (born 1955), former defensive back who played two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League<ref>Collins, Dan. "Deacons nominate Armstrong for College Hall of Fame", Winston-Salem Journal, March 25, 2015. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Coach Chuck Mills recruited Armstrong to Wake Forest from Randolph, N.J., as a quarterback, the position he played until he dislocated his elbow in a 41-0 loss at Texas in the fourth game of his freshman season."</ref>
Frank Beltre (born 1990), defensive lineman who has played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League<ref>Hoffman, Joe. "Parsippany Hills' Michael Dogbe could blossom like Goodwin", Daily Record, October 27, 2013. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Randolph High School product Frank Beltre played football at Towson State and progressed to the point where he spent time in the San Diego Chargers camp this past summer."</ref>
Emily Chang (born 1980), actress who has appeared in The Vampire Diaries<ref>Staff. "Emily Chang and Alexander Rubens", The New York Times, September 23, 2012. Accessed September 21, 2015. "She is a television and film actress who appeared in the remake of Total Recall that was released earlier this year, as well as in Colin Hearts Kay, an independent film that had its premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival in 2010.... She is the daughter of Angela Hueimin Chang and Patrick Tai-chong Chang of Randolph, N.J."</ref>
Antonio Cromartie (born 1984), professional football player for the New York Jets<ref>Edelman, Susan. "It's 1st and 10 children for Jets' Cromartie", New York Post, April 17, 2012. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Cromartie defies a court order that allows her to speak with her son three times a week, she charged. 'They don't answer the phone,' said Pierre, who's called the cops in Randolph, NJ, to knock on Cromartie's door."</ref>
Doug Dale, host of the Comedy Central series TV Funhouse<ref>Farago, Katelyn. "Camp lets kids experience the ...", Daily Record, July 30, 2008. Accessed September 21, 2015. "During the first half of the day, the children rehearse with musical director Doug Dale for their show, and after lunch, they work on the set for that show with artistic director John Trogani.... Dale, of Randolph, said he tries to make sure the show fits the personalities of the children involved, and that it tells a story."</ref>
Robby Foley (born 1996), racing driver who competes in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship<ref>Allaway, Phil. "P1 Motorsports Unveils GT Daytona Effort for 2018 Endurance Races", Frontstretch, December 27, 2017. Accessed April 15, 2021. "For Randolph, N.J.’s Foley, Daytona will mark his debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Wednesday’s news is quite the coup for him."</ref>
Sidney Gish (born 1997), singer-songwriter<ref>Thompson, Stephen. "The Austin 100: Sidney Gish", National Public Radio, March 5, 2019. Accessed February 17, 2022. "Hometown: Randolph, New Jersey"</ref>
Mike Groh (born 1971), college football coach and former player who is wide receivers coach for the Indianapolis Colts<ref>Mike Groh, Virginia Cavaliers football. Accessed September 21, 2015. "He graduated from Randolph High School in Randolph, N.J., where he was a football and basketball standout."</ref>
Garry Howatt (born 1952), professional hockey player for the New York Islanders, who owned a local golf complex (Mt. Freedom Golf) for 21 years<ref>Chessari, Joe. "Where's What's-His-Name", The Record, December 21, 1991. "Howatt, who has lived in Randolph since 1984..."</ref>
Jon Hurwitz (born 1977), screenwriter whose credits include Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Scary Movie 3 (rewrite)<ref name=NYT2004>Cahillane, Kevin. "Homegrown: A Stoner Comedy Straight Out of Randolph", The New York Times, 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."</ref>
Jennifer Jones (born 1967), dancer and actress, who in 1987 became the first African-American Radio City Music Hall Rockette<ref>Roche, Megan. "Former Radio City Rockette Still Shares Joy of Dance", p,. 53, Mt. Olive Life, December 2019. Accessed July 13, 2020. "Jennifer Jones, a Rockette that began her journey in 1987, hails from Randolph. A proud graduate of Randolph High School and County College of Morris, Jones also holds a special place in the history books as she was the first African American Rockette ever cast."</ref>
Payal Kadakia (born 1983), founder and chairman of ClassPass<ref>Burton, Charlie "ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia on how she built a fitness empire; The global gym-subscription service has 30 million reservations under its belt. Executive chairman Payal Kadakia shares her tips for reaching the top", Wired UK, November 23, 2017. Accessed July 13, 2020. "1983 - Born in Randolph, New Jersey, to Indian parents; 2001: Graduated from Randolph High School"</ref>
Liz Katz (born 1988), cosplayer and actress whose credits include Guest House and Borderlands 3 was born and raised in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in 2006<ref>Liz Katz, Cavemancircus, January 6, 2020. Accessed April 21, 2020. "She was born on July 8, 1988 in Randolph, New Jersey"</ref>
Michael Lansing (born 1994), professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for AC Horsens in the Danish Superliga<ref>Mike Lansing, Bucknell Bison men's soccer. Accessed July 13, 2020. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.; High School: Randolph"</ref>
Tom MacArthur (born 1960), businessman and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2015 to 2019 and previously served as Mayor of Randolph<ref>MacArthur, Thomas Charles, (1960 - ), Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 21, 2015. "member of the Randolph, N.J., city council, 2011-2013; deputy mayor of Randolph, N.J., 2012; mayor of Randolph, N.J., 2013-2014"</ref>
Amanda Magadan (born 1995), member of the United States women's national field hockey team starting in 2017<ref>Amanda Magadan, United States Olympic Committee. Accessed June 18, 2018. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.; High School: Randolph High School"</ref>
Brendan Mahon (born 1995), guard for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL<ref>Brendan Mahon, Penn State Nittany Lions football. Accessed October 4, 2018. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.... Cornerstone of the offensive line for coach Joe Lusardi at Randolph High School."</ref>
Brendan McSorley (born 2002), professional soccer player who plays for MLS Next Pro club St. Louis City 2<ref>Brendan McSorley, Providence Friars men's soccer. Accessed March 28, 2024. "Hometown Randolph, N.J.... Graduated from Delbarton School."</ref>
George Parros (born 1979), hockey player for the Montreal Canadiens<ref>Parros '03 relishes job as an NHL enforcer, The Daily Princetonian, April 26, 2006. "His family, which lives in Randolph, N.J., thought it would be nice if he were nearby, though the decision to attend Princeton was ultimately his."</ref>
Chris Pennie (born 1977), drummer for The Dillinger Escape Plan and Coheed and Cambria<ref>Staff. "Chris Pennie" Template:Webarchive, Sick Drummer Magazine, August 30, 2006. Accessed September 21, 2015. "After graduating from Randolph High School in 1995, Chris attended Berklee College of music in Boston Massachusetts, where he majored in music synthesis."</ref>
Sherry Ross (born Template:Circa), sports broadcaster and journalist who is a color commentator for the New Jersey Devils radio broadcasts<ref>"N.J. Statehouse to honor Sherry Ross", New Jersey Devils, March 22, 2010. Accessed September 21, 2015. "In May 2007, the native of Dover, NJ was among those inducted into the inaugural class of Randolph (NJ) High School's Hall of Fame."</ref>
Lee Saltz (born 1963), former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League who played for the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots<ref>Staff. "NFL alumni, friends tee off for good causes", Daily Record, July 24, 2014. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Lee Saltz, a Daily Record All-Area quarterback at Randolph who went on to play for the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions, made his debut as golf committee chairman."</ref>
Hayden Schlossberg (born 1978), screenwriter whose credits include Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Scary Movie 3 (rewrite)<ref name=NYT2004/>
Bob Van Dillen (born 1972), meteorologist on HLN's Morning Express with Robin Meade<ref>Staff. "No storm clouds lie in Randolph's Robert Van Dillen's forecast", New Jersey Hills, December 26, 2002. Accessed April 15, 2015. "Van Dillen moved to the Shongum Lake area of Randolph with his family in 1977 when he was 4."</ref>
Drew Willy (born 1986), professional quarterback<ref>Via Associated Press. "Randolph native Drew Willy leading Buffalo resurgence", The Star-Ledger, 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."</ref>