Township of Monroe News

Rupa Siegel sworn in as Chairwoman and Michael Markel sworn in as Vice Chairman

MONROE TOWNSHIP – January 8, 2026 – The Monroe Township Council held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026.

At the meeting, the Township Council elected Councilwoman Rupa Siegel as Council President and Councilman Michael Markel as Council Vice President. Both officials will serve in these leadership roles for the first time.

Award Highlights Curbside Recycling Program and Recycling Center Upgrades

MONROE TOWNSHIP – October 27, 2025 – The Township of Monroe is being recognized for achieving a 65 percent recycling rate, outpacing the latest available state statistics, thanks in part to its curbside recycling program and new Center for Hard to Recycle Material, known as “CHaRM.” Monroe was also commended for its municipal paper shredding events, providing drop-off bins for old clothing and textiles and its polystyrene densifying machine, FoamCycle.

Taxpayer Savings Estimated at $21.7 Million Over 20 Years

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – October 21, 2025 – Monroe Township officials are launching a green energy upgrade to modernize municipal facilities and greatly reduce energy costs, while enhancing public spaces. Through this Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP), in partnership with Schneider Electric, work is set to begin in the first quarter of next year.