Jamesburg The crowd at the second annual Tonkery Boulevard Street Festival in Jamesburg is reflected in a mirror. Incorporated in 1887, Jamesburg was named after James Buckelew, an influential man in the region who was known during the mid-1800s for his contributions to the community and was one of the largest dealers of mules in the United States. Buckelew lived in the 23-room Lakeview House, also known as the Buckelew Mansion. Over the years, the borough has evolved into a quiet bedroom community with a quaint downtown business district. Residents enjoy four public parks, most notably the expansive and serene Thompson Park, which stretches along the borough's border with Monroe. The community takes pride in its schools and Monroe Township High School, and enjoys a renowned recreation department and library. Population: 6,025 Area: .9 square miles Municipal Building: 131 Perrineville Road 521-2222 Mayor: Anthony Lamantia (D) 521-2222, ext. 111 Borough Council: Joseph Jennings (D), president Otto Kostbar (D) Carlos Morales (D) Marlene Lowande (D) Barbara Carpenter (D) John Longo Jr. (D) Council Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Borough Clerk: Gretchen M. Schauer 521-2222, ext. 109 2002 Tax Rate: $3.59 per $100 at 91.20% ratio Emergencies: 911 First aid: 521-0011 Fire: 521-0011 Police: 521-0011 Public Library: Gatzmer Avenue 521-0440 Senior Citizens Club: 521-2920 Recreation Department: 521-2222, ext. 112 Post Office: 08831 13 E. Railroad Ave. 521-0403 Board of Education: 521-2134 Superintendent of Schools: Shirley Bzdewka 521-0303 SCHOOLS Grades K-6 John F. Kennedy 521-0400 Grades 7-8 Grace M. Breckwedel 521-0303 Grades 9-12 Monroe Township High School 521-2882 Recycling: newspaper, aluminum, tin, plastic twice a month