July 26, 2024
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
Tonight is Family Fun Night at the Marlboro Swim Club. Enjoy pools, DJ, foam party, games prizes and more. Members and non-members welcome. Register in advance or at the door. Please see below for more.
The Marlboro Farmers Market is open every Sunday 9am – 1pm. Nearly 30 vendors featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, pickles, cheese, soaps, fresh cut flowers, dog treats, crafters and more. Notice of weekly vendors, market updates and more are shared to social media @MarlboroFarmersMarket and our website HERE .
EVENTS
Swim Club Family Fun Night TONIGHT– Friday July 26 from 5-8pm. Non-members welcome. Residents $10pp and non-residents $15pp. Members free. Foam party, live DJ, ice cream truck, games, prizes. Bring a picnic dinner. Registration required in advance or at the door. Don’t forget your chairs! FLYER
National Night Out – Marlboro police will hold National Night Out, a police/community relationship building event on Tuesday, August 6 from 6-9pm at Cambridge Square (Home Depot/Shop Rite parking lot). If you own and business and would like to participate, email
Marlboro Day – Our 40th annual Marlboro Day will be held on September 8 and sponsor and vendor opportunities are available now. Don’t wait as this event fills quickly. Marlboro Day welcomes thousands of visitors and is a great opportunity to promote your business. FLYER SIGNUP/DIRECTIONS
PUBLIC NOTICES
Message from Marlboro Water Utility - It has come to our attention that several local home improvement stores are advertising “Free Water Testing” with the goal of selling a variety of home water treatment systems. Please be advised that the water testing being offered does not meet any New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) required testing standards, nor does it provide any accurate data as it pertains to drinking water. READ MORE…
Message from the Tax Collector - Third quarter property taxes must be received by Monday, August 12th to avoid interest. Note that interest charges on payments made after the grace period are calculated back to the August 1st due date. The Tax Collector’s office will have extended hours on Monday, August 12th from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. A drop box is located in the vestibule of Town Hall and is available 24/7. All payments left in the drop box by 6:00 pm on August 12th will be credited that day and will not be subject to interest. For more, read the Tax Collector’s letter HERE.
Veteran Events– Monmouth County August 14 join two informative and fun events. Veterans Resource Fair FLYER and Vet Fest FLYER. These events are free but please see the flyers to pre-register.
Marlboro Recycling Calendar – A reminder that the August calendar dates were misprinted. The recycling days are unaffected and the correct calendar can be found on the website and linked HERE.
Marlboro Home Improvement Program – If you live in Marlboro, own your home and your income falls below the limit, you may qualify to participate in this program. See the FLYER
Tree Permit Requirements – The Shade Tree Committee reminds residents that as per town ordinance, a permit is required for tree removal on all properties. Please contact
PROGRAMS
Car Show – Our second summer concert on August 11 will feature a car show. Do you have a car to show off? Email
Marlboro High School Coaches Soccer Camp – August 5- 8 for grades 3-8. Camp closes when registration is full. FLYER
Recreation Fall Soccer – Registration closes August 19. FLYER
Recreation –Lots of summer activities still to come. Don’t miss out! Learn more HERE.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) -Work with law enforcement to provide confidential support to domestic violence victims at police headquarters. Free training is provided. Fall training dates to begin in October. FLYER.
Message from the Office of Chief Pezzullo - As always, lock your car doors, take the key fobs inside, remove garage door openers, lock your house doors/windows and set alarms. Do not leave your keys easily visible/accessible. If you see anything out of place or suspicious call the police at 732-536-0100. For crimes in progress dial 911. To read more about how we, as a community, are working together to keep our homes and families safe: https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/citizen-reporting-initiative
TOWN MEETINGS
All Town meetings are posted on the Township website ‘Upcoming Events’ Calendar linked HERE. Agendas, where applicable, are posted to the website not less than 48 hours in advance of the meeting and are linked to the calendar event. The following Council/Planning/Zoning meetings are upcoming. Other meetings can be found on the calendar. From time to time, meetings are cancelled and notice is posted to the calendar event.
Township Council –August 15 at 7:00 pm HERE
Planning Board –August 7 at 7:30 pm HERE
Zoning Board –August 13 at 7:30 pm. Agenda and Documents: HERE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COVID-19 Ratepayer Measures provide relief to ratepayers experiencing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NJ Department of Community Affairs has developed a low income household water assistance program. Please review the letter from the Marlboro Water Utility HERE.
Have a great weekend,
Mayor Jon Hornik