Population

According to 2006 data Andover Township population is 6,552

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.8 square miles

Local government

Andover Township is governed under the township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

Members of the Andover Township Committee are Mayor Tom Walsh, Deputy Mayor Gail Phoebus, Bob Smith, Phil Boyce, and Mike Lensak

Federal, State and County Representation

Andover Township is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District.

Transportation

The upcoming addition of the new light rail station into New York City, to be located in Andover township, will provide a superb location for commuter business venues.