January 7, 2022
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
We just experienced our first winter weather event of the season. Many thanks to the Department of Public Works for pre-treating the roads in advance of the storm and for the quick cleanup when the snow ended. Thank you to the residents who, as per ordinance, moved vehicles and obstructions off the streets allowing for a safer and more complete snow removal.
My storm update sent this morning included a Recycling Schedule adjustment. Recycling for Zone 3 not collected yesterday will be collected today. Zone 4, scheduled for today, will be collected on Saturday and items should be placed curbside not later than 7am Saturday morning. Direct questions to
Earlier this week, I emailed my annual newsletter ‘Year in Review’. If you missed it, I have linked it HERE and posted it on the website.
Winter Recreation Programs – Registration is underway. Please review the program letter from Recreation HERE. Registration for all programs is on Community Pass HERE.
Christmas Tree and Bagged Leaf Collection – DPW begins collection by zone Monday. Please see the email sent last week for dates and details click HERE.
COVID Testing Truck will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Marlboro Swim Club parking lot. Changes to the scheduled dates will be posted on the Township website. No appointments are needed however pre-registration is strongly encouraged by QR Code or link on the flyer linked HERE and posted on the home page of the Township website.
If you have not received your results 72 hours after testing and have checked your spam folder than call 888-355-0635 (note this is a change from the prior email address).
At Home Test – NJ Department of Health in cooperation with Vault is pleased to offer a free at home testing kit.This is a PCR saliva testing. To learn more and order your kit visit Vault Testing HERE.
Test Site Finder – The State COVID hub has a list of testing locations throughout the state HERE.
Free Public Testing - Free public testing is available at locations including Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout the state. Click HERE for more.
COVID Booster/Vaccinations –
Scheduling a vaccine appointment (first or second dose) or a booster/third dose:
- Review booster shot/third dose guidelines
- Marlboro Medical Arts Pharmacy (479 Route 520) has all three vaccines available. Schedule an appointment on their website.
- Monmouth County Health Department holds vaccine and testing clinics throughout the County. Visit their website HERE.
- Other vaccine locations throughout the state can be found HERE.
Monmouth County Health Department App – Download this free app available for both Apple and Android devices to receive timely information for clinics, health and emergency preparedness.
COVID-19 Ratepayer Relief Measures – Please see prior email updates for assistance providing relief to ratepayers experiencing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. More can be found on my prior update HERE. Please review the letter from the Marlboro Water Utility HERE.
I wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2022.
Mayor Jon Hornik