April 26, 2024
Weekend Update
Dear Resident,
We have an exciting Saturday planned. We will begin the day at the Community Garden celebrating Arbor Day and dedicating our accredited Arboretum, only the second in Monmouth County to receive this honor. We will then head over to Marlboro Country Park to hold a grand opening ceremony for our six new pickleball courts. All are welcome at both events. Please read on for more.
EVENTS
Arbor Day and Arboretum Dedication - Saturday, April 26 at 10am. Join the Shade Tree Committee and learn more about this valuable community resource. The Garden is located at 82 Tennent Road.
Pickleball Courts Dedication and Ribbon Cutting – Saturday, April 26 at 11am. Join us as we dedicate our six new courts in Marlboro Country Park located on Masepe Trail off Gordons Corner Road. The courts will open for play following the ceremony.
Big Rig Rally – This touch a truck event will be held on May 4 from noon – 2:30 (quiet time for those with sensory concerns from 2-2:30). Free and no registration needed. FLYER
Harlem Wizards v Teachers & Staff - Tickets on sale now for this amazing community event to be held May 30. Police Chief Pezzullo is the special referee. Tickets are selling fast. FLYER
PUBLIC NOTICES
Primary Election June 4 – Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots were mailed on April 20 for those registered to VBM. May 28 is the last day to apply for VBM ballot. Your completed VBM ballot may be placed in the drop box in the Town Hall parking lot. The last day to register for the primary election is May 15. For more, call Monmouth County Board of Elections 732-431-7802 or visit https://www.monmouthcountyvotes.com/
Selling Your Home? As we enter the busy season for home sales, help make the CCO process a breeze. Before you put your home on the market, check that permits have been filed and closed for items such as finished basements, sheds, decks, raised patios and gazebos as this is required before a CCO can be issued. Please call the Building Department at 732 536-0200 ext. 1800 to review. Spring and summer are busy times for home sales and CCO inspections are currently being scheduled approximately three weeks after submission as long as all permits are filed/closed and this will increase as the selling season picks up. Please plan accordingly when you start the process of selling your home. Thank you for your cooperation.
Zoning Office Message on Property Maintenance – As we enter spring and begin cleanup, the Zoning Office details code requirements for property maintenance and how to report a vacant home in your neighborhood before it becomes unsightly. Please see the Zoning letter HERE.
Property Taxes - Second quarter property taxes must be received by Friday, May 10th to avoid interest. Note that interest charges on payments made after the grace period are calculated back to the May 1st due date. Read the Tax Collector’s letter HERE.
Bulk/Spring Cleanup and Brush Collection – Underway by zone as per the recycling calendar. To ensure that our streets stay clear and safe for traffic, pedestrians, we ask that residents follow the regulations and timelines. Review the letter HERE and FLYER
Pet Licensing– Per Township Ordinance, as of May 1st, a $15 late fee will be added to all dog renewal licenses in addition to the registration fee. Beginning June 30, a $50 summons may be issued (per Township Code 94-21) for each unlicensed dog and must be paid thru Municipal Court before you can register the dog. Please note, new pet registrations do not incur the penalty. Licensing your dogs and cats annually is required by state and town regulations. The rabies vaccine must be current at the time of application. On line and mail-in information HERE.
Fire Hydrant Flushing - Annual Spring 2024 Hydrant Flushing is still underway. For more visit HYDRANT FLUSHING
PROGRAMS
Recreation - Please see below for programs and opportunities for all ages. Please see upcoming programs and registration info HERE.
Marlboro Swim Club Registration – Now open! FLYER
Life Guard Training – Train to be a lifeguard. Must be age 15 by the end of the class. Employment free training opportunity. FLYER
PUBLIC SAFETY – UPDATE
Message from the Office of Chief Pezzullo - As always, 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
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 – May 16 at 7:00 pm HERE
Planning Board – May 1 and May 15 at 7:30 pm HERE
Zoning Board –April 30 and May 14 at 7:30 pm HERE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 hope to see you at this Saturday’s events. Have a great weekend.
Yours in Community,
Mayor Jon Hornik