October 18, 2024
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
Tonight, Friday, we kick off our Halloween Spooktacular at 5:30pm. Our Halloween parade and costume contest steps off at 7pm. For details and timing of events, please read my letter sent yesterday HERE with the FLYER. Please remember your Trick or Treat bag. I hope to see you there.
This year, we will be celebrating our 15th Annual Multi-Cultural Day. This free event features food, performances, crafts, cultural displays and more. Performers, sponsors and volunteers needed and welcome! For more, see FLYER or complete the on-line form HERE.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Marlboro Farmers Market – We are entering the final two Sundays of the regular Market season. This week we feature crafters in addition to our regular vendors. Join us from 9-1 and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Notice of weekly vendors and market updates are shared to social media @MarlboroFarmersMarket and our website HERE . Save the date for our Fall Holiday Market Sunday, November 24.
Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) - Do you have a Marlboro Teen looking for ways to give back and earn community service hours? Join TAC on line and come to the TAC meeting on October 21 at 7:30pm in the Town Hall courtroom. To learn more about TAC, join and be notified about meetings and opportunities to give back and earn service hours, visit HERE.
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.
Rec Programming for Ages 60+ - The calendar is filled with events, programs, discussions and trips. CALENDAR Call 732-617-0367 for more.
Paper Shredding – Monmouth County holds paper shredding throughout the county during the year. October 19 will be in Matawan and all locations are open to all Monmouth County residents. FLYER
PUBLIC NOTICES
Fall Brush Collection – The final zones of brush collection will begin next week. It can take a week to finish a zone however, once they pass, they will not return. Brush and leaves are accepted throughout the year at the recycling center (free, no permit). 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.
Leaf Collection to Be Scheduled – Curbside, piled leaf collections will be scheduled when we see what the weather will bring. Do not places leaves curbside at this time. Loose leaves on the road block storm drains, exacerbate flooding and are a danger to vehicles and pedestrians, and blow back onto yours and your neighbors’ lawns. The schedule will be sent via email and posted on the website when it is determined. Leaves are accepted at the recycling center throughout the year with no fee or permit.
General Election Update – You may request a VBM ballot until October 29. Early Voting on a machine begins October 26 and you may vote at any of the 10 Monmouth County locations (detailed in letter). More election FAQ in the letter sent last week, posted on line and HERE
Bus Drivers –Marlboro school district is seeking bus drivers. Training provided. Call 732-972-2118 for more.
PUBLIC SAFETY
School Road East (postponed) – Monday (10/17) from 7am-5pm, (originally scheduled for Thursday and Friday) our contractor will be on School Road East performing concrete curb installation between Warren Drive and the guiderail to the north.
Texas Road - Four-way stops at Texas Road/Wooleytown Road and Texas Road/Greenwood Road are now in place and the speed limit is now reduced to 35MPH.
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 – November 21 at 7:00 pm HERE
Planning Board –November 6 at 7:30 pm HERE
Zoning Board –October 22 at 7:30 pm. HERE
I am looking forward to seeing everyone in their costumes tonight at our Spooktacular. Have a great weekend.
Mayor Jon Hornik