November 1, 2024
Weekend Update –Fall Back Edition
Dear Resident,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween. This weekend we ‘Fall Back’ to Daylight Savings Time and move the clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night. Our Fire Officials remind you to ‘Change the Clocks. Change the Batteries’.
In response to prolonged dry conditions and increased wildfire activity the state is under Stage 3 fire prohibitions. No fireworks or outdoor open flames are permitted. We ask for your cooperation to protect our homes and property. Please see ‘Public Safety’ below for more.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Property Taxes Due - The grace period for 4th quarter property taxes (due November 1st) ends on November 12th. Note that interest charges on payments made after the grace period are calculated back to the November 1 due date. The Tax Collector’s office will have extended hours on November 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 November 12th will be credited that day and will not be subject to interest. Read the Tax Collector’s letter HERE
Youth Exchange Information Session – November 19 at 7pm at the Recreation Center. FLYER
Veterans Day Ceremony – Please join us on November 11 at 11am at our Veterans Memorial in front of Town Hall as we honor all who served.
Fall Holiday Market – The regular season has ended and planning is well underway for the Fall Market on Sunday, November 24. It is the perfect time to stock up for your Thanksgiving table and to ensure a winter stockpile of your favorites. Visit our social media pages @MarlboroFarmersMarket and our website HERE.
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.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Leaf Collection to Be Scheduled – Curbside, piled leaf collections will be scheduled when the bulk of the leaves will have fallen. 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 and brush are accepted at the recycling center throughout the year with no fee or permit.
General Election Update –Early Voting on a machine began Saturday, October 26 runs through November 3. Registered voters may vote at any of the 10 Monmouth County locations (detailed in letter). The County has mailed sample ballots and they are available on line. The County Clerk has extended office hours to assist voters (MORE). Election FAQ and links to websites in the letter, posted on line and HERE
Bus Drivers –Marlboro school district is seeking bus drivers. Training provided. Call 732-972-2118 for more.
PUBLIC SAFETY
NJ Stage 3 Fire Restriction –The NJ Forest Fire Service, has implemented a Stage 3 Fire Restriction statewide due to the extreme drought conditions. The following are NOT permitted: bonfires, any open flame or flame producing device, discharge of fireworks, open flames in an outside setting. Dispose of cigarette butts in a proper receptacle. Additionally, a drought watch was issued for the state. No restrictions are in place, but residents are asked to conserve water. Let’s work together to keep our homes safe. Learn MORE
Deer Rutting Season – Peak Season is mid-October to mid-December, dusk to dawn. They tend to travel in packs and dart across roads quickly. Please slow down and be vigilant. Vehicle/deer accidents can do real damage. If you do see a dead deer on the roadside, please call the police non-emergency number at 732-536-0100. They will report it to the correct authority, who generally has 72 hours to remove. DEP Deer Mating Season
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: CRA
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
- Council Meetings may be viewed daily at 10am, 3pm and 7pm on Cable channel 77, FiOs 44 and ‘Marlboro TV’ on the Town Website on demand.
Planning Board –November 6 and 20 at 7:30 pm HERE
Zoning Board – November 12 and 26 at 7:30 pm. HERE
Each year, the Marlboro Community Garden located on preserved land on Tennent Road, designates planting beds for food donations. This year, the garden grew and donated more than 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to local food pantries. Congratulations to Chairwoman Ellen Simonetti and the gardeners. We thank you for your continued generosity.
For those that celebrate, I wish you and yours a joyous Diwali filled with light.
Mayor Jon Hornik