October 4, 2024
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
September has flown by and we enter the final month of the Marlboro Farmers Market regular season. The market is open Sundays through October from 9am - 1pm. Fall produce and flowers are in full bloom. This week we welcome back Roadside Fries…choose your potato and a topping for a delicious meal. Shop local produce, flowers, cheese, meats, beer and spirits, bread, baked goods, gelato and more. With nearly 30 vendors, there is something to everyone. Notice of weekly vendors and market updates are shared to social media @MarlboroFarmersMarket and our website HERE .
We are excited to share that Marlboro EMS has been nominated for a prestigious statewide award and we ask you to take a moment to vote to support our volunteer EMS. You can cast your vote by clicking HERE Your participation will help show the state of New Jersey that Marlboro EMS is truly a model of excellence in volunteer service. We are so grateful that they answer our call 24/7 and hope you will join me in showing our support. Voting closes on October 8.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Halloween Spooktacular – Friday, October 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 join us for a free, family event. Cupcake decorating at 5:30 (while supplies last) and our Halloween parade and costume contest steps off at 7pm. Enjoy a DJ and Halloween carnival games all night long. Candy donations are appreciated. FLYER
Rabies Clinic – Free drive-through rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 10am to noon at the Marlboro Middle School on Route 520. No appointment is needed. If your pet is no longer with you, please send an email to
Recreation –Fall/winter sports registration is open! Travel basketball, chef, art, track, tennis, chess and more. Learn more HERE.
Paper Shredding – Monmouth County holds paper shredding throughout the county during the year. October 5 will be held in Colts Neck and October 19 in Matawan open to all Monmouth County residents. FLYER
PUBLIC NOTICES
Fall Brush Collection – Brush collection has begun by zone. Please be a good neighbor and help keep our streets safe and clean. Do not place brush curbside more than a week prior to your first collection day and stay clear of storm drains to prevent flooding. For dates and details, the brush collection letter can be found on our website HERE.
General Election Update – Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots have been mailed to those who have registered to receive them. If you have not opted in to receive a VBM ballot you may do so until October 29. HERE. The VBM drop boxes, including the one in Town Hall municipal parking lot, are now open. Voter registration deadline is October 15. Check that your registration is valid and Learn more…
Bus Drivers –Marlboro school district is seeking bus drivers. Training provided. Call 732-972-2118 for more.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Hurricane Helene – Our thoughts are with those in the southeast dealing with devastation from this historic storm. If you have friends/relatives in an effected area, please remind them to download the FEMA app to find assistance. Our own Police Sgt. Arminio has deployed to Georgia along with the NJ All-Hazards incident team to support recovery efforts. We wish him and all those deployed throughout the country good luck and safety. For those that have been asking about how to help the disaster areas, please review the FEMA document HERE. Unfortunately, scammers will try to take advantage of people wanting to help. Please be cautious and check websites to ensure authenticity. State websites have links on their website for information on donations and recovery.
Message from the Office of Chief Pezzullo – 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
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 –October 17 at 7:00 pm HERE
Planning Board –October 16 at 7:30 pm HERE
Zoning Board –October 8 at 7:30 pm. HERE
For those that observe, I wish you and yours Shanah Tovah.
Mayor Jon Hornik