September 15, 2023
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
As you know, this year’s Marlboro Day festivities were postponed due to inclement weather. September and October are very busy months, especially with the start of school and so many holidays on the calendar, so coming up with an alternate date has been a real challenge. After reaching out to the participating sponsors and consulting with local clergy, we have rescheduled the event for Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and I hope to see you there.
The Marlboro Farmers Market is open every Sunday through October from 9am to 1pm. Vendors are offering fruits and vegetables in season, bread, cheese, gelato, guacamole, soups and much more. Check out this week’s scheduled vendors HERE and look for market updates on Facebook and Instagram.
Please read on for upcoming events and programs.
ELECTION INFORMATION FROM THE MUNCIPAL CLERK
There are three ways to case your ballot in the upcoming November 7 General Election: Vote by Mail (VBM), Early Voting and on Election Day. Election information can be found of the Monmouth County and NJ State websites.
Check your Registration Status – The deadline to register to vote for the general election is October 17. You can check your registration status HERE.
Vote by Mail (VBM) – Vacation (it is teacher convention week), child at college, unpredictable schedule or for any reason at all anyone can register to VBM. Complete and mail the form HERE to request a VBM ballot.
The VBM application must be received by the Clerk of Elections by 3pm Tuesday, October 31. OR you may apply for a mail-in ballot and vote at the Monmouth County Clerk's Election Office at 300 Halls Mills Road, Freehold, New Jersey by 3 p.m. on Monday, November 6 - day before Election Day.
Poll Workers Wanted – Monmouth County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers. FLYER and APPLICATION.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction Update Week of September 11 HERE.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Marlboro Day Rescheduled – New date and time! Sunday, September 24 from noon to 4pm. MORE…
Recreation Fall Programs – Programs, classes and even for all ages are available through our rec center. Teen Silent Disco, Jr. Wrestling, Art, Karate, Chess and more. Click HERE for more.
Classes and programs for Ages 60+ - Fall classes begin September 5 and registration is underway. Physical fitness programs along with AARP Safety Driver Program, drop-in cards and games, knitting, discussion groups, health screenings and a NEW veterans monthly meet up. All this and more HERE.
New programs are added regularly. View the full Recreation Guide/Registration Community Pass Registration
PUBLIC SAFETY – UPDATE
Neighborhood Vehicle Thefts and Safety Update – I want to thank the Marlboro Township Police Department led by Chief Pezzullo and the residents for doing their part to fight vehicle theft in Marlboro, down 32% over the same 6 month period in 2022. Read my letter in full HERE. A chart detailing all our safety initiatives to date is linked HERE. More to be announced soon.
Public Safety Reminder - By working together, we are making a difference and reducing successful vehicle thefts. Please remember to 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
Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) –Work with the police and make a difference. DVRT members receive free training to support survivors of domestic violence. Please see the FLYER from ‘180 turning Lives Around’ for more.
Marlboro First Aid Squad Cadet Information Session – September 19 at 6:30. Want to learn about becoming a part of the Marlboro First Aid, learning valuable skills and giving back to the community? FLYER
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.
For all of those that celebrate Rosh Hashanah, I wish you a meaningful holiday with family and friends, and a happy and healthy new year.
L’shanah tovah.
Mayor Jon Hornik