Township of Monroe News

Celebrate the Holidays with Your Neighbors on December 3

 MONROE TOWNSHIP – November 30, 2020 – All will agree it has been a difficult year. And that is all the reason why your family should join the township’s holiday car parade, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Detailed routes will be emailed to registered participants. Join this free event at https://register.communitypass.net/monroetownship or call the Recreation Department at 732-723-5000 to reserve your slot.

Participants will meet at Daniel Ryan Field on North State Home Road at 6:30 p.m., with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. It will take about 30 minutes to wind through town and spread holiday cheer with, of course, Santa joining in the ride.

The parade will end at the Monroe Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road, for the annual tree lighting that officially launches the holiday season in the township.

“We are hoping everyone can get really creative and show their holiday spirit by decorating their cars,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. “This is the perfect time for our community come together, safely, and enjoy the camaraderie. We have been apart far too long; I truly hope everyone comes out for a long-awaited night of fun.”

Township officials note that strict social distancing will be enforced, although everyone is encouraged to honk loudly and often.

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THANKSGIVING MESSAGE FROM MAYOR TAMBURRO:

I would like to wish all residents a very Happy Thanksgiving!  I am thankful for each and every member of the Monroe Township community.  May you all safely enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday.  Wishing you many blessings in the year ahead and looking forward to a time when we all can gather together again.  Until then, stay safe and take care of one another. ~ Mayor Tamburro 

RISE IN COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES: A GROWING CONCERN 

82 NEW CASES, ONE DEATH OVER SEVEN-DAY PERIOD 

Known Cases

New Cases

Deaths

Monroe Township

1301

82

(11/19 – 25)

130 Total (1 NEW)

86 Long Term Care

44 Community-Wide

 PLEASE NOTE: Cases are reported as soon as the information is made available to the Township.

Twenty-one additional positive cases community-wide reported today were from June through November. 

New Community-Wide Cases (11/19 – 25):  09M, 11M, 12M, 17F, (3) 17M, (2) 18M, (3) 19M, 20M, (2) 22F, (2) 22M, 24M, (3) 25F, 27F, (2) 27M, 28F, 29F, 31F, 31M, 32F, 33F, 36F, 37M, 38M, 39F, 40F, 41M, 45F, 46F, (2) 47M, 48M, 49M, 51F, (2) 52F, 53F, (2) 53M, 55M, (2) 57F, 60M, 61F, 62F, 62M, (2) 64M, 65F, 66F, 66M, (2) 67F, 67M, 70M, (3) 71F, (2) 73F, 73M, 74M, 75F, 76M,

(3) 77M, 78M, 79M, 80F, 85M, 86F, 91F   

Public Input Sought in Winter/Spring ‘21 for Land Use, Transportation, Open Space and Recreational Planning

 MONROE TOWNSHIP – November 25, 2020 – At its December 2^nd meeting, the Monroe Township Planning Board, with the support of Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro is scheduled to discuss the reopening of the municipal master plan, which would begin in early 2021.  

Originally slated for 2020 – but curtailed because of the public health crisis – the Township will launch a full public engagement and community-wide program to obtain valuable input.  

“We are committed to a thorough review of Monroe’s master plan that includes providing an opportunity for our community to weigh in on the future of our Township,” explained Mayor Tamburro. “This is an opportunity for us to further explore ways to control development, invest in traffic improvements and gain momentum on our march toward 50% preserved open space in the Township for our residents and our future.”

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J.  – November 23, 2020 – Monroe Township Library today announced it is the recipient of a $248,640 matching grant through the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA).  

“The Library is a cornerstone of learning and engagement for Monroe Township and plays an ever-increasing role in our resident’s lives – particularly as we find new ways to safely engage in this COVID pandemic,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro.

The Monroe Township Library was selected as one of 38 grant recipients out of 129 applications.  The Township will match the funds received through the LCBA for a total of $499,280 toward safety and operational improvements at the Library, including updates to the HVAC system and fire safety and prevention equipment.