November 22, 2024
Weekend Update – Fall Holiday Market Sunday

Dear Resident,

Fall Holiday Market – Our Fall Market will be held Sunday, November 24.  With more than 40 vendors, it is the perfect time to make your Thanksgiving table unique, ensure a winter stockpile of your favorites and begin your holiday shopping.  See the scheduled vendors HERE and follow us on social media @MarlboroFarmersMarket. This is our largest market of the year, and we hope to see you there.  

EVENTS/PROGRAMS

Pajama Drive for Children in Foster Care – Town employees are asking for residents to join them as they hold a Pajama Drive this holiday season.  Donations of pajamas in youth and adult sizes are requested.  New with tags, please.  Donations boxes are at Town Hall and the Rec Center until December 6. We thank you for your support as we help those in need.  FLYER

Leaf Bag Distribution – A reminder that the special Leaf Bag pickup is this Saturday, November 23 from 8am – noon. Simply reserve your free bags HERE by Friday at 1pm, bring your emailed permit on Saturday. Leaf bags may also be picked up (with emailed permit) from Public Works Monday to Friday from 7am to 2:30 pm.  For more, see Leaf Collection under Public Notices below.

Multi-Cultural Day – Sunday, December 1 from 1-5pm, please join our multicultural committee as we celebrate our diversity.  This free event at Marlboro High School will feature performances, food, crafts, displays and more.  FLYER

Breakfast with Santa – Join Marlboro Fire Company December 8 from 9am – noon for a special Christmas event.  No pre-registration required and pay at the door.  FLYER 

Kids Night Out – December 13 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm Marlboro High School in the cafeteria.  Registration required.  FLYER.   

Winter Holiday Lighting – Save the date for our annual event on December 18 at 6pm.  Special Northpole guests, photo-ops, a winter wonderland, our legendary dessert buffet, music by the Marlboro High School musicians and more.  FLYER

Recreation –Take a look at our upcoming programming. 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 Underway by Zone – The email sent to all registered can be found on the top of the Township website and linked HERE.  

Drought Warning Still in Place – Despite the rain, it was not enough to end the drought warning. No restrictions are in place, but residents are asked to conserve water. Learn how 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 Lifted– Fire restrictions are not lifted following substantial rainfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Residents are still asked to be cautious.   

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 20 at 7:30 pm HERE

Zoning Board – November 26 at 7:30 pm. HERE

Have a good weekend.  I hope to see you at the Fall Holiday Market this Sunday.