January 27, 2023
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
If you frequent the Marlboro Recreation Center for basketball or other activities, you may have noticed our new water bottle filling station. This project was spearheaded by the Marlboro Green Team who applied for and received a $2,000 Sustainable Jersey grant. It is our hope that this addition encourages residents to bring and refill their reusable water bottles helping to reduce to reduce plastic waste. Please join me in thanking the Marlboro Green Team, Chaired by Adrianne Spota, for their efforts and that you will enjoy the new water bottle filler during your next visit to the Recreation Center.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safety Update – Please remember to lock your car doors, take the key fobs inside, remove garage door openers, lock your doors and set alarms. If you have not yet done so request an ‘I Took the Pledge’ lawn sign and download the ‘Neighbors’ app. Most importantly, 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, click HERE.
Dispatch Job Openings – Want to be a part of the Public Safety team? Marlboro Division of Police accepting applications for part-time and full-time Public Safety Communications Operators. See FLYER for details.
NOTICES
Teen Advisory Meeting (TAC) – The next meeting of TAC will be held on February 2 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in the Town Hall Courtroom. TAC was formed in late summer 2007 to give the teens of Marlboro a voice in our local government and to enhance their leadership skills and now numbers 2,000 registered members. TAC members look forward to giving back in the form of community service through volunteerism in an effort to support my “Do Good” initiative. To join TAC in advance of the meeting and to learn about opportunities for community service hours, click HERE.
Recycling Calendar - You should have received the official Marlboro Township Calendar. Please keep this handy and refer to it throughout the year for answers to frequently asked recycling questions. The calendar is also linked on the homepage of the website and HERE.
January Christmas Tree and Bagged Leaf Collection – Christmas tree collection and bagged leaf collection are now complete. If you need to dispose of your Christmas tree or bagged leaves you may drop them off at the Recycling Center with proof of residency. Brush collection will begin by zone in February. Please refer to the Recycling Calendar for dates and regulations. Do not place brush curbside more than one week prior to your first collection date. More to follow.
Inclement Weather Notice - We remind residents that the winter months bring a greater chance of inclement weather, all curbside collections are weather permitting and are subject to cancellations or rescheduling by the Marlboro Office of Emergency Management. Notice will be made via email and social media. For that reason, items may not be placed curbside more than once week prior to your scheduled pickup week. We thank you for your cooperation.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Recreational Seasonal Job Opportunities – The Recreation Department & the Marlboro Swim Club have listed employment opportunities for summer 2023. Please see the application for a list of open positions and related age requirements HERE.
Puppy Yoga- Marlboro Recreation will be holding its first-ever Puppy Yoga event! Join us on Thursday, February 16th for this fun and cuddly experience. Two sessions available. See attached flyer for details. FLYER
Spring Soccer Registration - Open Now! FLYER
Summer Camp Registration - Opens February 6 at 9am and swim club registration begins on February 28. See the Recreation update HERE for details.
Swim Club registration opens: Monday, February 28th at 9am
Adult Programs for Residents Age 60+ - Check out our 2023 Active Adult Senior Program Guide January-June 2023! Click HERE for classes, lectures, trips and programs for all interests and activity levels. New programs are added regularly!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pet License now open for 2023 - The forms for mail in registration are available HERE and to complete the forms online, please click HERE.
Alarm Registration is now open for 2023 - The form for alarm registration can be found HERE.
Commuter Parking Renewal – Parking spot renewal has begun and an email with renewal instructions has been sent to those with current parking spaces and is linked HERE. Renewals must be completed by March 31, 2023.
ANCHOR Program (February 28 deadline) – This replaces the Homestead Benefits program and provides property tax relief to NJ residents who owned or rented their principal residence and meet the income requirements. For more, visit the state website HERE.
COVID-19 Ratepayer Relief Measures – Measures are in place to 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.
First Aid Squads Need You! Give back to your community and learn invaluable life skills. Marlboro and Morganville First Aid Squads offer free EMT certification and driver training to recruits, and active membership also qualifies volunteers for discounts on various Township fees and memberships and an annual contribution towards an individual retirement-type program. Want to learn more? Check out the FLYER HERE.
Have a great weekend.
Mayor Jon Hornik