Last updated on July 30, 2010

SYCAMORE AVENUE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

Please be aware that on August 2, 2010 Sycamore Avenue will be closed to traffic from Route 35 to Shrewsbury Avenue from 6PM until 6AM August 3 so that work may be done on the railroad tracks located near Lawes.  Sycamore Avenue will be open to local traffic and the Borough Council meeting will be held at 8:00 as scheduled.   

Tax Bills have been mailed. See tax bill for grace period extension.

Tom Seaman

Tax Collector

The K Hovnanian application which is currently before the Planning Board for the development of 77 condominiums on the Boro Bus site, Shrewsbury Ave & Patterson Ave. may go for a vote at the next meeting on July 21, 2010 @ 7:30 pm.  Before the vote the meeting will be opened to the public for any comments and/or questions on any aspect of the project.  For further information please call 732-741-4200 x115 or email lkelleher@shrewsburyboro.com. 

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale permits are required in the Borough of Shrewsbury.  Permits are $5.00 per sale and are available at the Clerk's office on the second floor.  No postings of garage sale signs or auction signs on telephone poles, trees or stakes.  Signs may be posted on property where sale is to be held or name and address of property owner granting permission for posting of sign. 

Signs are not to be posted earlier than 2 days prior to sale or auction and must be removed immediately upon expiration of the permit.

Summonses will be issued by the police, without further warning, if the provisions regulating such sales are violated.

Fort Monmouth Restoration Advisory Board Meeting (click to view)

NJ Fish and Game News Release on Car v. Deer (click to view)

New Emergency Notification System - NJ Alert

NJ Alert is a new emergency notification system, using mass text messaging and email to enable State emergency management officials to send advisories to the public during emergencies.

 The aim of NJ Alert is to deliver timely, accurate information to the public through their handheld devices or computers. This is in addition to traditional emergency notification systems such as the Emergency Alert System and Amber Alert, which will still be used. This will help direct public action in the event of a large scale emergency.

 The public can voluntarily sign up for this free tool by logging on to www.njalert.gov or by visiting the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management website at www.ready.nj.gov and clicking on the NJ Alert.

POLICE ADVISORY

Over the past several months, Shrewsbury as well as our surrounding towns have been victimized by several residential burglaries.  As a precaution, we urge residents to lock all windows and doors and if your house is equipped with an alarm, be sure that it is activated.  Also, if you notice any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, be sure to contact the Shrewsbury Police Department at 732.741.2500.

• Swine Flu Advisory/Press Release (click to view)
• Possible Swine Flu Pandemic Emerging in the US - Warning Against Misuse of Over-the-Counter Cough & Cold Medications

IS YOUR CPR CERTIFICATION EXPIRED? 

 DO WANT TO GET CPR CERTIFIED? 

                                  HOW ABOUT FOR FREE???
 

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.

JOBS AVAILABLE THROUGH MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Monmouth County is looking for help in recruiting Poll Workers for the coming year.  Training classes begin on September 24, so we need people registered well before then.  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 Brandy, or  you  can fill out the attached Poll Worker Application Form and fax it to 732-303-7648

Poll Worker Application (click to view)

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.