Flu/Pnuemonia Clinic Schedule - 2008 (click to view)

HELP WANTED

Police Dispatcher-Part Time/Fill In, experience preferred, for Borough of Shrewsbury Police Department.  Must be a U.S. citizen.  Apply in Person Only – NO Phone Calls  to the Police Department, 419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ  07702. (Corner  Route 35 and Sycamore)   No applications will be received after September 4, 2008. E.O.E.                                                                         

Part-Time Assistant Police Records Clerk, experience preferred, for Borough of Shrewsbury Police Department.  Must be a U.S. citizen. Apply in Person Only – NO Phone Calls  to the Police Department, 419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ  07702. (Corner  Route 35 and Sycamore)  No applications will be received after September 4, 2008.  E.O.E.

SHREWSBURY FIRST AID SQUAD ANNOUNCES FUND DRIVE

The Shrewsbury First Aid Squad announces the mailing of the annual fund drive letter. Along with the letter, residents will receive a chart that can be used to list all medications currently being taken. Residents are encouraged to keep this chart updated and in a handy location, such as on the refrigerator. In an emergency, the medications listed on the chart will be a valuable aid to emergency medical personnel.

Red Ribbon Week

at Shrewsbury Borough School

10/20-10/24th

The theme is " I Elect to be Drug and Alcohol Free". Assembly for grades K-8 on Friday, 10/24 - Quiz show format by Unique Entertainment. Quiz questions will cover the following topics: substance abuse, civics and democracy, and pop culture.

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

On January 25, 2008, in response to Governor Corzine's commitment to improving pedestrian safety in New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) announced the federal-aid Safe Routes to School Program.  The brochure is available on NJDOT's website at:

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/srts/application.shtm

The objectives of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program are:

1. to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school

2. to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and

3. to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity (approximately 2 miles) of primary and middle schools (Grades K-8).

Broadcast Digital TV (DTV) Transition (click to view article)

Shrewsbury School Student Council presenting ribbons to Council (click to view)

Pajama Party Pictures (click to view)

DOG/CAT LICENSE RENEWAL & REGISTRATION

State Statute requires that all dogs be licensed and have a current tag affixed to collar or harness.  All dogs/cats 6 months or older must be licensed.  All dog/cat licenses expire on December 31 of each year.  Failure to renew dog/cat license may result in a court appearance.  After January 31^st an additional $5.00 late fee will be charged Every Month.

Check rabies information.  State Statute requires that any rabies vaccine that expires before November 1^st of the licensing year will require an updated vaccine prior to the issuance of a new license.  If there has been any change since last billing, be sure to enclose required certificate, which will be returned. 

Check neuter status.  If you have not already qualified for a reduced license fee, you may do so only by enclosing a spay/neuter certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. 

License must be issued in the name of an adult member of the household.

For FREE RABIES CLINIC information, please call the Health Office at (732) 493-9520.  All renewal and/or registration applications can be mailed or dropped off to the Borough Clerk, 419 Sycamore Avenue, P.O. Box 7420, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 along with your check or money order made payable to the Borough of Shrewsbury.  Please indicate if your dog/cat is deceased or no longer owned.

LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES AND NJ STATE GOVERNMENT

WHAT RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES SHOULD KNOW

The League of Municipalities has put together the above educational brochure to educate local residents and businesses on the role that New Jersey State Government plays in the property tax crisis.  To view the brochure on line please cut and paste the following LINK on your browser http://www.njslom.org/TaxBrochure-2.pdf

HAVE YOU HEARD???

The Monmouth County Board of Elections is now actively seeking District Election Board Members.  There is an increasing need for people to work at the various election districts in your town and surrounding communities for the General, Primary and School or Municipal Elections.  If you are a registered voter and would like to earn extra money, as well as participate in the Election process, we would like to hear from you.  The present compensation for working an election is $200.00.  For further information concerning signing up for classes, please contact The Monmouth County Board of Elections at 732-431-7802 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and ask for MARLENE.

Tick Identification and Testing Services

The Monmouth County Mosquito Commission (MCMEC) currently provides the service of Tick Identification and Testing for the residents of Monmouth County.  The Tick Identification and Testing service serves as a "first alert" for people receiving a tick-bite.  Currently, ticks must be submitted in person at the MCMEC facility located in Tinton Falls.  Ticks can be tested for the causative agent of Lyme disease utilizing a DNA based technique known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR).  The identification of the tick is free but there is a $25.00 dollar fee to cover the cost of testing the tick for the Lyme disease causing organism.

Additional information on the Tick Identification and Testing service can be found on county website at www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito/tick.html.  If you would like a brochure to distribute regarding ticks, Lyme disease, and other tick-borne diseases please request via email at ticks@co.monmouth.nj.us, and they will be happy to provide them.

AVIAN FLU PANDEMIC THREAT

The Avian flu pandemic threat merits your attention.  State, county and local officials are preparing to take steps to prepare for a Pandemic.  The Mayor has been requested to provide the following sources of information to Shrewsbury citizens, health officers, first responders.

 ·          http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ – This website is very helpful.  There is a family/individual

       section under Health and Safety.

·          http://www.state.nj.us/health/er/documents/citizens_guide.pdf - This website has a public health guide to emergency planning. It can be used for all public health emergencies.

·          http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/pandemic.shtml - This website would be beneficial to healthcare facilities and first responders.  There is a section for the public about influenza.

·          http://www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/plan/ - This website has a very in-depth plan which is geared towards healthcare facilities and state and local government.

Reporting An Outage

Do not call the Police Department, if your power goes out.

Dial toll-free 1-888-544-4877 to reach JCP&L.  When you call, your house phone number will automatically identify your account and the address of the outage and JCP&L’s automated system will register your outage.  If you’re calling from a number not listed on your account, JCP&L’s automated system may ask for your account number or the phone number at the location of the outage. 

When your call comes into the automated outage reporting line, your address goes into a computer program that sort the outage calls by location and evaluates the pattern of reported outages to determine the location of the trouble.  JCP&L dispatchers analyze this information to determine where to send service crews.

If your home is the only one without power, check your circuit breakers or fuses in your homes’ electric service panel.  If no breaker is tripped or no fuse is blown, call JCP&L automated outage reporting line.  The problem may be in the connection with JCP&L wires and your home.

The Borough of Shrewsbury would like to remind all residents that (according to Borough Ordinance Chapter 58) NO animals are allowed in Borough Parks, passive and active.  Lest we forget, our children play in our parks.