NEWS & EVENTS

Community News

2013 Memorial Day Parade - May 27th

The parade will be held on Monday, May 27th and will begin at 2pm at the Veterans Monument in front of Manalapan Town Hall. The parade will proceed down Tennent Ave (County Road 522) and pause at the Englishtown Veteran’s Monument.  The parade then turns down Main Street in Englishtown heading towards Wilson Ave.  The parade ends at the American Legion Post located at 11 Sanford Avenue in Manalapan.

 

 


Manalapan Township Photo Contest

The Manalapan Arts Council and Mayor Susan Cohen are pleased to announce the holding of its 5th annual photo contest.  The 2013 theme is “Making Memories”.  The Contest will be looking for pictures of any event, happening, trip, reunion, gathering or just a special moment in time that for the photographer means something special.  Each year’s contest has been very successful as over 200 photos have been submitted in the first 4 years. 

 

“We encourage all Manalapan residents to consider submitting a photo and a short caption that describes the memory. I enjoy watching the Judges work when they are trying to pick out category winners as the pictures are always so good.” said Mayor Susan Cohen.  “I am appreciative of the Manalapan Arts Council assuming the stewardship of the contest again this year and want to personally thank its leadership and in particular Barbara Miller for agreeing to co-chair the project.  I still look at the photos from the previous contests which are displayed in our Town Hall Court Room and on-line and am so impressed with the talents of this community.”

 

The contest is open to all Manalapan residents.  Township residents can only enter one photo.  Photographs must include a brief description (25 words or less) of the photo.  Awards will be given in the following categories:  <12 years old, 12-17 years of age and adult (18 years of age and over).  All photos will be on display at the Manalapan Day community event on June 15, 2013 where a special “Peoples Choice” award will be given to the photograph that garners the most votes that day from the visiting and judging public. 

 

Photographs must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2013.  Photographs can be submitted by email to photocontest@mtnj.org (file must be less than 2mb) or dropped off at the Manalapan Township Health Department (photographic prints must not be larger than 5” x 7”).  The full set of rules and the submission form are available online at the Township website – www.mtnj.org – or at the Manalapan Township Health Department.  Please remember a submission form must accompany the photograph.  Forms are also available on the Township web site or at the Manalapan Township Health Department.

 

For more information please contact David Richardson in the Health Department at 732-446-8345.

 

Photo contest application

Photo contest flyer

 

 

 

 


Homestead Benefit Credit

HOMESTEAD BENEFIT CREDIT

THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY HAS DELAYED THE HOMESTEAD BENEFIT CREDIT UNTIL AUGUST 2013.  SECOND QUARTER TAXES ARE DUE ON MAY 1ST AS ORIGINALLY BILLED.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE HOMESTEAD BENEFIT HOTLINE AT 1-888-238-1233.


2013 Budget

Click here for the 2013 Introduced Budget


Iron Ore Road Closure

 

Monmouth County has advised us that on or about Tuesday, April 2, 2013, Iron Ore Road (County Route 527a) will be closed between

Dey Grove Road and Mount Vernon Road and the road will not be passable as the bridge is being replaced. 

 

The construction project work is estimated to be completed on or about July 9, 2013.   Please plan an alternate route or follow the posted detours. 

For more information, please contact Monmouth County Engineering at (732) 431-7760.

 

The Manalapan Township Police Department reminds all drivers to be alert and cautious while operating a motor vehicle within a construction zone. 

 Fines are doubled for any motor vehicle violations within a construction zone.


A Message From the Manalapan Township Police Department

The Manalapan Township Police Department has experienced an increase in the number of reported burglaries to both vehicles and residences.  All residents are urged to take steps to help reduce the opportunity for criminals.  Residents are advised to lock their cars and homes at all times. Residents are advised to secure all valuables at all times.  Residents are advised to activate car and residential alarms if so equipped. Residents should use motion sensing lights and keep hedges trimmed away from doors and windows.  Residents should immediately report suspicious car and persons they observe by contacting the Manalapan Township Police Department at 732-446-4300.


2013 Manalapan Township Volunteer Application

Manalapan Township Volunteer Application


Emergency Evacuation of Persons with Special Needs

Emergency Evaucation form of Persons with Special Needs


Traffic Impact Study

To read Impact Study click here


Master Plan Amendment

Master Plan Amendment – for the OP Zone District and the SED Zone Districts Adopted by the Planning Board on February 23, 2012

Master Plan Amendment – Amended Land Use Plan

Planning Report  - OP and SED


Tax Bill information

We are pleased to announce that taxes can now be paid on-line via credit/debit card or e-check. Payments can be made without a tax bill at the municipal building.

Click Here for On-line Payments and Tax Information


Potholes

The extreme weather we endured this winter virtually assures a bumper crop of potholes this spring.

To expedite roadway repairs, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) wants you to know how easy it is to report potholes, without having to call or write a letter. If you spot a pothole on a state roadway or receive a complaint from a resident, help is just a "click" away. Just go to: http://www.nj.gov/transportation

When the NJDOT home page appears, simply click on the Pothole Reporting Link. There you will find easy to follow instructions on how to report a pothole, roadway debris, litter, graffiti and - even animal carcasses. The site also provides links to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, NJ TRANSIT and county pothole hotlines.

We encourage you and your constituents to take full advantage of this instantly accessible service. You can be the NJDOT's eyes and ears and help us keep our roads safe and clean.

To report potholes on Manalapan roads, please send us an e-mail with the street location of the pothole you would like to report.


Manalapan Registering Persons with Special Needs for Emergency Planning & Response

For Immediate Release

Contact person: Wm. David Richardson, Health Officer

Manalapan Registering Persons with Special Needs for Emergency Planning and Response

Manalapan - The Manalapan Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Manalapan MRC-CERT want to urge all residents who have special needs that may make it difficult to get to safety with family or friends or to a public shelter during an emergency to register into a statewide registry. This registry - the NJ Special Needs Registry - will enable emergency responders at the state, county and local level to locate and safely evacuate people who may struggle to do so on their own.

There are several ways to register as follows:

  1. log onto www.registerready.nj.gov, or
  2. telephone 2-1-1, toll free, or
    contact the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management or
  3. the Manalapan Township Health Department for a form, or
    look for the Manalapan MRC-CERT booth at the upcoming Manalapan Under the Stars event on June 14 where forms can be acquired or completed on site.

What constitutes a "special need" can be very broad. It can be a permanent condition or temporary condition. Generally, it is a physical or cognitive limitation, a language barrier or a lack of transportation. The information that is provided is respectful of privacy and is only seen by a limited number of persons, all whom share the goal of keeping you and/or your loved ones safe.

The Township OEM and MRC-CERT encourages all individuals and families to develop emergency plans, including safe locations to go to in the event of an emergency as well as the transportation plan to get to these locations. The availability of public shelters will depend on the size and scope of the emergency.

The Manalapan MRC-CERT will have a booth at the Manalapan Under the Stars event on June 14. More information on this project and general preparedness as well as registration forms will be available.


FEMA Information
November 15, 2012

FEMA  www.fema.gov 
FEMA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Page 
http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4086
Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Sandy
http://www.fema.gov/sandy
Apply for Assistance: Fill out an online application:
http://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
Registering for Assistance: New Jersey:
http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4086

Updates on FEMA Response and Recovery Efforts: http://www.fema.gov/sandy

Disaster Recovery Centers Locator:
FEMA:
http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm
New Jersey:
http://readynj.posterous.com/

New Jersey OEM - Help Recovering From Hurricane Sandy
http://ready.nj.gov/programs/sandy_recovery.html

Monmouth County's Hurricane Information Page http://www.visitmonmouth.com/page.aspx?ID=3175

Department of Health and Senior Services http://www.nj.gov/health/er/natural.shtml

New Jersey Public Utilities Information http://ready.nj.gov/weather/utilities_info.html

Pet Rescue 24 hours Hotline for Residents Affected by Hurricane Sandy http://www.state.nj.us/health/news/2012/approved/20121102b.html
1-855-407-4787 (1-855-407-HSUS)
New Jersey 24/7 Health Experts: Dial 2-1-1
www.nj211.org
New Jersey Food Safety/Water Safety: 1-866-234-0964
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/foodwater.asp
New Jersey Department of Transportation:
www.511nj.org 
NJ Transit:
http://www.njtransit.com
NJDEP Post-Hurricane Sandy Resources
http://www.nj.gov/dep/special/hurricane-sandy/

Short-term lodging assistance – Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) http://www.femaevachotels.com

Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm

Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm

New Jersey disaster unemployment benefits http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/aftrfile/dua.html

Low-interest Small Business Administration disaster loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance. http://www.sba.gov/content/home-and-personal-property-loans

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans http://www.sba.gov/content/business-physical-disaster-loans

U.S. Department of Agriculture loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence. Applications for emergency loans must be received within 8 months of the county’s disaster or quarantine designation date.

Program information: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=efl

Nearest USDA service center: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=us&agency=fsa

Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster, income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social security matters:
http://www.fema.gov/additional-assistance#1

New Jersey programs for disaster survivors: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lwd-home/content/SandyHelpCenter.html

Summary of specific programs for which applications may be submitted online: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/disaster-assistance/browse-by-category/category/D05


Recycling Center News
October 4, 2012

The Township Committee is happy to announce that the Township Recycling Center will be now be open on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month beginning this Sunday, October 7th.   

Recycling facilities are available in the Public Works Yard, located at 207 Route 522. Access to the facilities is made available Monday-Friday from 8am to 3pm, Saturday from 8am to 2pm and the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 9am to 12 noon.  Containers are available for newspaper, cardboard, co-mingled (cans, bottles, plastic), metal, electronics, televisions, and used clothing.   Branches and brush can be brought to the Public Works yard on Saturdays and Sundays only.

 

 

 

 

 


Hurricane Survival Guide
August 21, 2012

Hurricane Survival Guide


First Energy - Company ID’s
July 26, 2012

All JCP&L employees carry a Jersey Central Power & Light or FirstEnergy photo identification card.  Anytime you have a question about an employee coming to your home, feel free to ask for that employee??™s photo identification and the purpose of the service call.  Occasionally, company employees may require access to your property or need to enter your house to read and replace your meter and to test, inspect, and repair our electrical equipment.  If a company representative cannot show you an identification card, or if you have a concern about that person??™s identity, please call the toll-free number to our Customer Service Center:

1-800-662-3115.

 


Tax Collectors Office
May 10, 2012

NEW DROP BOX HOURS

The tax payment drop box is now available between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

The drop box will no longer be available on Saturdays. 

NEW LATE NIGHT HOURS 

The Tax Collector’s Office will have extended hours on the first Thursday of February, May, August and November, from

8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Please make note of the change.

 


2012 Budget Presentation
April 26, 2012

2012 Budget Presentation


Revised Master Plan Farmland Preservation Element
September 4, 2009

REVISED MASTER PLAN FARMLAND PRESERVATION ELEMENT

 

The Planning Board of the Township of Manalapan adopted a Farmland Plan Element in 2008 inclusive of its Master Plan in order to maintain Township eligibility to participate in the Planning Incentive Grant Program of the State of New Jersey.  Click here to view the Township’s revised Master Plan Farmland Preservation Element.  The revised plan includes changes requested by the State Agriculture Development Board to be considered for adopted by the Township Planning Board on September 10, 2009 at 8:00pm at the Municipal Complex.  The amended plan will be re-submitted to SADC for its final approval and action, which are required for the release of State grant funds to preserve farms in Manalapan Township


Master Plan Amendment, Trail Plan, Township of Manalapan
September 2, 2009

Master Plan Amendment

Manalapan Trails Plan

 

 

Manalapan Township invites the public to view the Manalapan Trails Plan adopted by the Manalapan Township Planning Board on July 23, 2009 as incorporated in the Township Master Plan Amendment.  Click Here.  The Environmental Commission and the Transportation Committee together with various members of our community have been working together to develop a township-wide trails plan. 

 

The Township wishes to extend its appreciation to all whom have participated in this project funded in part by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions.


Municipal Stormwater Management Plan and Stormwater Control Ordinance
December 22, 2008

Monmouth County Planning Board Resolution of Approval

Municipal Stormwater Management Plan (MSWMP) and Stormwater Control Ordinance (SWCO)

Learn more about MSWMP