Hampton Commons Condominium Association Hampton Township, New Jersey

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General Information about Hampton Commons History Hampton Commons is a private townhouse condominium community for which construction began in 1985. Layout It consists of 300 units grouped in 51 buildings of four, six or eight units each. The streets are all named after birds: Eagle Drive, Sparrow Circle, Oriole Terrace, Pelican Point, Bluebird Court, Cardinal Lane, Rhea Run, Peregrine Point. The Homes Each unit has one or two bedrooms, a maximum of two-and-one-half baths and an attached garage. Most units have a full basement. Building heating is accomplished by natural gas fired furnaces and forced hot air. Most units have individual central air conditioning systems operating via the same internal ducting as the heating system. Natural gas fired units, separate from the building heat system, accomplish original water heating. Original kitchen range was also natural gas fired. Many units have fireplaces. The Clubhouse Hampton Commons has a large clubhouse with a main room that is rented to the public for meetings, recreational and social purposes. There is also an exercise room that is open to Hampton Commons residents. Playground, Tennis and Basketball Hampton Commons has a large state-of-the-art playground with a full range of equipment and play attractions for children. There are two tennis courts and a basketball court for use by young adults and adults. The Swimming Pools Adjacent to the club house are two in-ground pools, for adults and children, which are open in the summer and protected by a lifeguard. Maintenance Fees Hampton Commons collects a monthly maintenance fee from each unit owner for the maintenance and administration of the complex. Water Hampton Commons has its own water system, including fire hydrants. Two large pump storage tanks are filled by the Hampton Commons well. There were no water supply problems during drought conditions. Unit owners are billed quarterly for water usage by United Water Hampton. Sewage Hampton Commons has its own sewage treatment plant. The monthly maintenance fee covers this service. Snow Removal Hampton Commons hires a snow removal company to plow streets, parking lots, and sidewalks adjacent to the streets. Shoveling of individual driveways and sidewalks from the driveway to the unit's front door is the responsibility of the unit owner to contract for service. Ponds Hampton Commons has two beautiful ponds populated with fish and fowl, adding to our bucolic setting. Pets Hampton Commons allows no more than two pets per unit. Four dog walks have been built to keep the grounds clean and sanitary. Gardening Limited gardening is allowed in accordance with Hampton Common's Rules and Regulations to maintain aesthetic cohesiveness. General Information about Hampton Township Important Phone Numbers 911 -- Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies (973) 383-1515 -- New Jersey State Police, Route 206, Augusta, NJ (973) 383-2121 -- Newton Memorial Hospital (800) 841-4929 -- Mental Health Emergency (973) 875-1211 -- Domestic Abuse Services, Inc. (973) 875-1211 -- Sexual Trauma Resource Center (24 hrs.) (973) 383-5570 -- Hampton Township Municipal Clerk, Balesville. More about: Hampton Township. Trash Pick-up Hampton Township is responsible for weekly pick-up of trash and newspapers for recycling, and monthly pick-up of bulk items and cardboard, plastics, and aluminum for recycling. This service is paid for through property taxes. Hospital Newton Memorial Hospital is located approximately five miles southwest via Route 94. As with any good-sized hospital, there is a clustering of medical specialists in reasonable distance of the hospital. Fire Department Hampton Township operates its own fire-fighting company, whose building and equipment are located approximately three miles north northwest of Hampton Commons. See: Hampton Township Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Police Hampton Township does not have its own police department, thus Hampton Commons is served extremely well by the New Jersey State Police, whose nearest barracks is in Augusta, approximately four miles north via Route 206. For more info: NJ State Police Schools Hampton Commons is in the excellent Hampton Township public school district. The Marion Emmons McKeown School serves grades K-6. Kittatinny Regional High School serves grades 7-12, and is a New Jersey Star School recognized by the U. S Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. The Sussex County Technical School provides special programs for high school students. Private schools nearby include The Northwest Christian School, St. Joseph's Catholic School, Pope John Catholic High School, and Blair Academy. There are many private nursery schools and daycare available, as well as schools for dance, gymnastics, and karate. Hampton Commons is located five minutes from Sussex County Community College. Courses of study include a two-year Associates Degree as well as many career-oriented programs, such as Computers, Nursing, and Accounting. There are also courses offered for college credit with four-year state colleges. Convenient Commuting Hampton Commons is located in southeastern Hampton Township, just east of Route 206 and approximately one mile north of Newton in the center of Sussex County. Interstate 80 is located approximately fifteen miles due south via Route 206, or approximately twenty miles south southeast via Route 15. TransOptions Commuter Services Bus service Lakeland Bus in nearby Newton provides regular commuter service to New York City. Airports Newark Airport is approximately one hour's drive to the east southeast. That time estimate does not including finding a parking space, if any, traveling from the parking space to the terminal, nor the purgatory of waiting at ticket counters, at the gate or on the taxiway. Lehigh Valley International Airport (Allentown, PA) is approximately one hour fifteen minutes' drive to the southwest. Shopping A large ShopRite and Weis Supermarket are located one-half mile south of Hampton Commons. Walmart, Marshalls, Home Depot, LOWE'S, Sears Hardware, Bed Bath & Beyond, Modell's, Rag Shop, Hobby Town, and Staples are located one-quarter mile south of Hampton Commons. Most convenience stores and fast food eateries are located within walking distance of Hampton Commons. Rockaway Mall is located approximately twenty miles southeast via Route 15. Car dealerships for most U.S. and foreign makes are located within walking distance of Hampton Commons. Restaurants Many casual to upscale four-star restaurants are located within ten miles of Hampton Commons. Lodging A Holiday Inn Express is about one mile south of Hampton Commons. Hiking, Camping, Skiing, Golf, Fishing Stokes Forest State Park is located approximately fifteen miles northwest via Route 206. The Appalachian Trail runs adjacent to Stokes. The Delaware Water Gap and its extensive network of hiking trails are located approximately twenty-five miles to the southwest via Route 94. Many golf courses, ski resorts, and great streams and lakes for fishing are within driving distance. With gyms, martial arts and dance studios all located nearby, there is no excuse for being a couch potato! Federal Elected Officials Senator Frank Lautenberg One Gateway Center, 23rd Floor Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 639-8700 http://lautenberg.senate.gov Senator Robert Menendez One Gateway Center, Suite 1100 Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 645-3030 http://menendez.senate.gov Representative Scott Garrett 93 Main Street (973) 300-2000 http://garrett.house.gov State Elected Officials [Acting] Governor Richard Codey 153 Halsey Street, 7th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 648-2640 http://www.state.nj.us/governor Senator Robert Littell 25 Route 23 South P.O. Box 328 Franklin, NJ 07416-0328 (973) 827-2900 (973) 827-0348 fax http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/littell.asp Assemblywoman Allison Littell McHose 13 Main Street, Suite 8 Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 726-0954 http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/mchose.asp Assemblyman Guy Gregg 230 Route 206, Building 2 Flanders, NJ 07836 (973) 584-5422 http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/gregg.asp Board of Chosen Freeholders Gary R. Chiusano, Deputy Freeholder Director Steven V. Oroho, Freeholder Member Glenn Vetrano, Freeholder Director Harold J. Wirths, Freeholder Member Susan M. Zellman, Freeholder Member http://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/TownCouncil/?TID=7&TPID=591 To contact the Freeholders, address all correspondence to: Elaine A. Morgan Clerk, Board of Freeholders One Spring Street Newton, NJ 07860 (973) 579-0240 For additional information about Hampton Township, see: Hampton Township. (Note: The information on this webpage may be out of date.) This web page was last updated on April 4, 2007. Please contact the management company for the latest information about Hampton Commons.