June 24, 2022

Weekend Update

Dear Resident,

We have a busy weekend planned in town.  Saturday we celebrate the grand opening of the Marlboro cricket field and the 10th annual Mayor’s Charity Softball Tournament will be played at the Union Hill fields. Paper shredding will be held in the DPW lot beginning at 9am. Sunday, the Marlboro Farmers Market is open from 9am to 1pm and is a great place to bring the family for an outing and stock up on produce and local items.  

I want to address the delays in recycling collection.  We are working with our contractor to ensure a timely pickup as per the recycling calendar. Unfortunately, they often do not know that there will be a disruption in service until the morning the zone is scheduled to be collected.  As soon as we are informed, we send a notice to residents via email, social media and post on the township website. If your recycling is already curbside, leave it there and it will be collected as soon as possible.  We apologize for this disruption and will continue to work with the vendor to work towards a resolution. 

Congratulations and best of luck to our Marlboro graduates.  We are very proud of all of you and know you will do great things as you head to your next chapter.

Please see below for details on the upcoming weekend events and programs. 

PUBLIC SAFETY & ROAD WORK/CONSTRUCTION

Road Construction Notices – Notice of road construction is sent via email and posted on the township website.  To review road work notices including my announcement of a $35mm 7-year road construction program please visit the Breaking News section of the road construction webpage HERE.

Take the Safety Pledge – Thank you to the residents who already took the pledge. If you took the pledge and your sign was not yet delivered, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   If you have not yet taken the pledge, please click HERE and complete the on-line form.  Continue to lock your car, remove your key fob and keep valuables that are left in your car out of sight.  The 'See Something, Say Something and We Will Do Something' initiative continues to be effective and I thank all residents for your support and cooperation.  Please do not hesitate. If you see something suspicious or out of place, call the police.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Marlboro Swim Club –School is out and the swim club opens full time this weekend.  Want a tour or ready to join? Visit the swim club during open hour.  The Swim Club offers a swim team, water aerobics, family fun nights, swim lessons and more.  Don’t fight traffic and spend time searching for parking…enjoy a summer get-a-way moments from home. See the ‘Marlboro Recreation & Swim Programs’ link below for details.

Cricket Field Dedication – Please join me for an official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Marlboro Township cricket field on Saturday, June 25 at 11am near the H&L soccer turf fields behind the Marlboro Middle School on Route 520.   All are welcome

Paper Shredding Event – Saturday, June 25 from 9am to 1pm or until the truck has reached capacity.  This event is for Township residents only.  Please see FLYER for more

Mayor’s Charity Softball Event – Saturday, June 25 is the 10th annual softball tournament benefitting STOMP the Monster, a non-profit organization providing financial and other support to cancer patients. Please stop by the Union Hill ball fields at any time during the day to watch some ball and enjoy the afternoon. 

Marlboro Day – Our 38th annual Marlboro Day will be held on Sunday, September 18 from 12PM-5PM.  Don’t miss out! If you want to be an event sponsor or a vendor/table, click HERE for more.   

Marlboro Farmers Market – Open Sundays through October from 9am to 1pm, the market is located at 444 Route 520 just west of route 79.  Plenty of parking is behind with market with handicapped at ground level.  Please remember your reusable shopping bags Visit the @MarlboroFarmersMarket Facebook/IG pages for weekly updates or the website HERE

Recreation and Swim Programs for all ages, summer employment opportunities, lifeguard training and more HERE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note that we are in the busy season for CCOs and our Community Development Team asks that you plan ahead.  Please see ways to speed the CCO process, how to report property maintenance concerns and report potholes online HERE.   

Marlboro Public School Survey- The Marlboro Township Public Schools are seeking feedback from community stakeholders on how Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds should be used for the 2022-2023 school year. To share your opinion, click HERE. The survey closes June 30.   

Recycling Collections – From time to time schedule adjustments must be made.  Notices are sent email and social media and posted on the website homepage.   As per the recycling calendar, if your recycling is not picked up, leave your bin curbside and send an email with your address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Parking Spots Available – There are parking spots available at our commuter lots. For more information, and to secure a parking spot please visit the parking portal, linked HERE.

PUBLIC NOTICES

State Rental Assistance Program – The NJ Department of Community Affairs is accepting pre-applications to enter a lottery for housing subsidies for elderly, family, disabled and homeless.  The open enrollment period will begin July 11.  To learn more about the program, review eligibility, and to get on the waiting list before open enrollment, visit: https://nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/srap.html

Pet Licensing Deadline – Marlboro Police have sent reminder letters to those that have not yet licensed their dogs/cats. As per prior emails, please be aware that effective June 1st there is a $15 late fee imposed for each pet on top of the registration fee, per Ordinance 93-4a. Per Ordinance 93-4b AND 94-8, if a pet is NOT licensed by July 1st, the pet owner is subject to a fine of $50 payable through the court BEFORE a license can be issued. Fines do not apply to new pets, but they must be licensed within 10 days of acquiring the pet.  This does NOT apply to a NEW pet. Registration form and information HERE.

COVID-19 Ratepayer Relief Measures –Measures are in place to provide relief to ratepayers experiencing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The NJ Department of Community Affairs has developed a low income household water assistance program.  Please review the letter from the Marlboro Water Utility HERE.

Enjoy the summer weekend,

Mayor Jon Hornik