September 1, 2023
Weekend Update – Labor Day Edition
Dear Resident,
Hard to believe but September has arrived. School, both Marlboro and the Freehold Regional High School District, will begin next week. Please leave extra time and slow down as the buses pick up the students. A reminder that the law requires that you stop 25 feet away when the bus lights are flashing red.
Town Hall Municipal Offices and the Recycling Center are closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Many services are available on-line 24/7 (HERE). The police are open 24/7 and can be reached at 732-536-0100. For emergencies dial 911.
The Marlboro Farmers Market is open this Sunday, during Labor Day weekend from 9am to 1pm. Vendors are offering fruits and vegetables in season, bread, cheese, gelato, guacamole, soups and much more. Check out this week’s vendors HERE and look for market updates on Facebook and Instagram.
Please read on for upcoming events and programs.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Recreation Fall Programs – Programs, classes and even for all ages are available through our rec center. Click HERE for more.
Classes and programs for Ages 60+ - Fall classes begin September 5 and registration is underway. Physical fitness programs along with AARP Safety Driver Program, drop-in cards and games, knitting, discussion groups, health screenings and a NEW veterans monthly meet up. All this and more HERE.
New programs are added regularly. View the full Recreation Guide/Registration Community Pass Registration
Marlboro Day September 10 – The largest community event of the year will take place from noon to 5 in the Municipal complex. Vendors, rides, food trucks, pony rides, inflatables, entertainment and more. FLYER
Patriot Day Wreath Laying Ceremony – Please join us on Monday, September 11 at 8:30 am for a wreath laying ceremony as we honor the 14 Marlboro residents and all those that lost their lives on that fateful day. INVITATION
PUBLIC SAFETY - UPDATE
Neighborhood Vehicle Thefts and Safety Update – I want to thank the Marlboro Township Police Department led by Chief Pezzullo and the residents for doing their part to fight vehicle theft in Marlboro, down 32% over the same 6 month period in 2022. Read my letter in full HERE. A chart detailing all our safety initiatives to date is linked HERE. More to be announced soon.
Public Safety Reminder - 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/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: https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/citizen-reporting-initiative
Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) –Work with the police and make a difference. DVRT members receive free training to support survivors of domestic violence. Please see the FLYER from ‘180 turning Lives Around’ for more.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Poll Workers Wanted – Monmouth County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers. FLYER and APPLICATION.
NJ State Back to School Sales Tax Holiday – Through Labor Day, September 4, 2023 no sales tax will be charged on certain back to school items including computers, art supplies, school supplies, sports equipment and more purchased in store and on-line. Read more HERE.
COVID-19 Ratepayer Measures 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.
I wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend and a great start to the school year.
Yours in community,
Mayor Jon Hornik