November 8, 2024
Weekend Update- Veterans Day Edition
Dear Resident,
Please note that Town Hall and the Recycling Center are closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Our Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Monday at 11am in front of Town Hall at our Veterans Memorial. All are welcome. See below for more.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Property Taxes Due - The grace period for 4th quarter property taxes (due November 1st) ends on November 12th. Note that interest charges on payments made after the grace period are calculated back to the November 1 due date. The Tax Collector’s office will have extended hours on November 12th from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. A drop box is located in the vestibule of Town Hall and is available 24/7. All payments left in the drop box by 6:00 pm on November 12th will be credited that day and will not be subject to interest. Read the Tax Collector’s letter HERE
Pajama Drive for Children in Foster Care – Town employees are asking for residents to join them as they hold a Pajama Drive this holiday season. Donations of pajamas in youth and adult sizes are requested. New with tags, please. Donations boxes are at Town Hall and the Rec Center until December 6. FLYER
Community Unity Event – Join Marlboro school System for an event on November 13 from 5-7pm at Marlboro Middle School. FLYER
Youth Exchange Information Session – November 19 at 7pm at the Recreation Center. FLYER
Kids Night Out – December 13 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm Marlboro High School in the cafeteria. Registration required. FLYER.
Veterans Day Ceremony – Please join us on November 11 at 11am at our Veterans Memorial in front of Town Hall as we honor all who served. Featuring Marlboro High School musicians and light refreshments to follow.
Fall Holiday Market – Our Fall Market will be held Sunday, November 24. It is the perfect time to stock up for your Thanksgiving table, ensure a winter stockpile of your favorites and begin your holiday shopping. Visit our social media pages @MarlboroFarmersMarket and our website HERE.
Recreation –Fall/winter sports registration is open! Travel basketball, chef, art, track, tennis, chess and more. Learn more HERE.
Rec Programming for Ages 60+ - The calendar is filled with events, programs, discussions and trips. CALENDAR Call 732-617-0367 for more.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Leaf Collection Has Been Scheduled by Zone – The email sent to all registered can be found on the top of the Township website and linked HERE.
Bus Drivers –Marlboro school district is seeking bus drivers. Training provided. Call 732-972-2118 for more.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Department of Police Records will be CLOSED for training on Tuesday, November 19. Accident Reports may be retrieved on line by visiting www.marlboropd.org and clicking on ‘download your accident report’. Otherwise please leave a voicemail at 732-536-0100 Ext. 1423 or email
NJ Stage 3 Fire Restriction –The NJ Forest Fire Service, has implemented a Stage 3 Fire Restriction statewide due to the extreme drought conditions. The following are NOT permitted: bonfires, any open flame or flame producing device, discharge of fireworks, open flames in an outside setting. Dispose of cigarette butts in a proper receptacle. Additionally, a drought watch was issued for the state. No restrictions are in place, but residents are asked to conserve water. Let’s work together to keep our homes safe. Learn MORE
Deer Rutting Season – Peak Season is mid-October to mid-December, dusk to dawn. They tend to travel in packs and dart across roads quickly. Please slow down and be vigilant. Vehicle/deer accidents can do real damage. If you do see a dead deer on the roadside, please call the police non-emergency number at 732-536-0100. They will report it to the correct authority, who generally has 72 hours to remove. DEP Deer Mating Season
Message from the Office of Chief Pezzullo – 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: CRA
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 – November 21 at 7:00 pm HERE
- Council Meetings may be viewed daily at 10am, 3pm and 7pm on Cable channel 77, FiOs 44 and ‘Marlboro TV’ on the Town Website on demand.
Planning Board –November 20 at 7:30 pm HERE
Zoning Board – November 12 and 26 at 7:30 pm. HERE
I wish everyone an enjoyable weekend and look forward to seeing you at the Veterans Day ceremony.
Mayor Jon Hornik