April 14, 2023
Weekend Update

Dear Resident,

I hope all that celebrated enjoyed their holiday. A reminder that public schools reopen Monday following spring break. Please watch for school buses, stop when the lights are flashing red, and keep an eye out for children. 

I am pleased to announce that we applied for and were awarded a $66,000 grant from NJ Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government.  The grant money will be used to upgrade existing play equipment and surfaces at parks throughout the Township. 

NOTICES

Spring Clean-Up/Bulk Pick-up and Brush collection begins by Zone April 23.  Please adhere to the regulations to ensure safety for pedestrians, vehicles and the workers collecting the bulk pickup.  See the letter sent earlier this week for dates and details.  HERE

Commuter Parking: The annual renewal process is complete and new registrations are now being accepted. Parking spots are available at Union Hill, Texas Road (Costco) and Cambridge Square (Home Depot) commuter parking lots. Manalapan residents may apply at Cambridge Square (across the street from the Union Hill) or at the Texas Road commuter lot. For non-residents may apply for the Texas Road commuter lot. For more information, and to secure a parking spot before the lots fill up, please visit the parking portal and apply HERE.

Fire Hydrant Flushing:

Marlboro Township Water Utility annual hydrant flushing continues between the hours of 8am and 2:30pm.  Hydrant flushing is a part of routine maintenance to remove sediment and to ensure that hydrants are in working order.  Lower pressure and slight discoloration is normal when flushing is being done in your area and does not affect water quality. Simply run cold water until it runs clear.  See HERE for more. 

 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Recreation Events for all ages. Youth classes include Magic, Bricks 4 Kidz, and Baking.  Learn to play cricket or tennis, enjoy strength classes or a track program.  Adult programming includes parent and me classes, pickleball clinic and total body conditioning.  Active Adult senior guide for residents age 60+ is varied and has programs for all interests with programs begin added regularly.  See details HERE.  

JOB/ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Substitute Bus Drivers at MTPS - Training provided. See FLYER for more or visit www.mtps.org

Summer employment Opportunities - Marlboro Swim Club is hiring for the following positions! Lifeguards, Gate attendant, Front desk, EMTs, Concession Stand and Cooks. APPLICATION

Lifeguard Certification Classes - Summer Job needed? Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or Recertification) available at the Marlboro Swim Club. You do not have to be a swim club member to take the class.  Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Must be age 15 by end of class.  FLYER

Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) – The Marlboro Township Police Department is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the DVRT.  In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around (180), and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, the Marlboro Police Department continues to make this free, 24/7 confidential service available to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience. Mandatory, free training is provided. FLYER

First Aid Squads Need You! Give back to your community and learn invaluable life skills.   Marlboro and Morganville First Aid Squads offer free EMT certification and driver training to recruits, and active membership also qualifies volunteers for discounts on various Township fees and memberships and an annual contribution towards an individual retirement-type program.  Want to learn more? Check out the FLYER HERE.  

PUBLIC SAFETY - UPDATE

By working together, we are making a difference and reducing successful vehicle thefts. Please remember to lock your car doors, take the key fobs inside, remove garage door openers, lock your house doors and set alarms.  If you have not yet done so request an ‘I Took the Pledge’ lawn sign and download the ‘Neighbors’ app.  Most importantly, 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alarm Registration open for 2023 - The form for alarm registration can be found HERE.

COVID-19 Rapid Tests - Free tests are still available on-line.  https://www.covid.gov/tests

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.

Have a good weekend,
Mayor Jon Hornik