As of Thursday evening (July 5, 2012), the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management has lifted any and all remaining water usage restrictions for the Township of Hazlet and other areas that are not serviced by New Jersey American Water Co. (NJAW).
Outdoor water use restrictions remain in effect for all NJAW municipalities.
The Hazlet Township Police Department is investigating 4 residential burglaries that have occurred between May 31st and June 18th. All of the burglaries were located in the center part of town in neighborhoods off of Middle Road. The suspect had pried locked windows and doors to gain entry to the residences. Taken was cash, jewelry and electronic items. The burglaries happened in daylight hours and in one case a homeowner came home for lunch and heard someone in his house, the suspect jumped out of a window and fled down Virginia Ave.
In the past month there have been reported car burglaries throughout the Township. All of them involved vehicles that have been left unlocked. Taken were items including personal computer equipment, loose change, cash and wallets. These incidents do occur from time to time in town. The Department of Police recommends that vehicle owners always lock their cars even if parked in your driveway. We also advise that you do not leave valuables inside the vehicle compartment, either bring them inside the home or lock them inside your trunk. Past investigation show that the individuals that commit these crimes are looking for unlocked cars and are usually on foot. They pass by locked cars to get to the unlocked ones. Please notify the Police if you hear or see any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods by calling 732-264-6565.
The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides checks to eligible senior participants to buy locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the local farmers during the growing season. Senior Farmer’s Market checks are to be used only at Farmer’s Markets, through individual farmers and roadside markets on an authorized list. Eligible applicants receive four (4) $5.00 vouchers that can be used at participating Farm Markets anywhere in the state of NJ from June 19 through November 30th. Grocery Stores CANNOT accept Farmer’s Market Checks. Participants must be willing to complete the two-page application and provide proof of:
Notice Regarding FM Checks 2012
The State of New Jersey has extended the deadline for filing the Homestead Benefit Application and the Property Tax Reimbursement Application to October 19, 2012.
The Estimated Tax Rate for the August 2012 Tax Bill Quarter is $2.389. Estimated Tax Bills have been mailed and the August quarter is due on August 1, 2012.