July 2021

Hazlet Citizen News-July 30
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Hazlet Summer Recreation Camp 2021 ended Friday, July 30 after five weeks. Kids enjoyed a daily swim and trips to places like Monster Mini Golf, The Funplex and Urban Air Trampoline Park. It was a hot, fun and memorable summer!

TAX COLLECTOR

The municipal tax rate has been certified and the Tax Collector's office is in the process of producing the tax bills for the August & November 2021 and February & May 2022 quarters. The bills will be in the mail in the first week of August.
The standard 10-day grace period to pay without penalties for the August payment has been extended, allowing for 25 days to pay from the date of mailing.

Hazlet Township Summer Concert & Film Series List of EventsThe new Hazlet Pops community band was all set to play 8th Street Park on Thursday, July 29 but bad weather forced the cancelation. The event is rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 5.  The Eighth Street Park is accessible from Laurel Avenue in the West Keansburg section. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by the Disney movie Moana afterwards.. 

Hazlet Recreation is happy to announce an expansion of concert and film offerings! 

Wednesday, Aug 4- Time After Time Concert, 7pm, Veterans Park

Wednesday, Aug 11- All in one Entertainment Concert, 7pm Veterans Park

Wednesday, Aug 18- Madison Avenue Band Concert, 7pm Veterans Park

Thursday, Aug 19- Movie in the park- Vision Quest, At dusk, Veterans Park

Saturday, Aug 21- Time After Time Concert 4-6pm Hazlet Swim Club for club members

Wednesday, Aug 25 Arbour Season Concert 7pm, Veterans Park

Thursday, Aug 26 Movie in the park Bad News Bears At dusk, Veteran Park

Wednesday, Sept 1 Time After Time Concert 7pm, Beers Street School Field

Keep an eye on the Recreation Events & Activities page for more things to come!

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HazletDay Vendor Application-350Hazlet Day 2021 is coming October 2! Enjoy a family friendly day to reconnect with neighbors, learn more about your hometown and enjoy Veterans Park. The event is free to the public.

Vendors, nonprofits and community groups are invited to participate and should fill out our online application to secure a spot. Deadline to submit payment (if applicable) is Thursday, September 23, 2021.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Hazlet's governing body meets on Tuesday, August 3 at Town Hall. Meetings are now in-person. 

More information will be gathered for the planned enhancement of the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) contribution. A referendum vote will be moved until 2022. 

The Hazlet Township Committee has approved the 2021 budget and financial plan  You can view the presentation of the budget and capital improvement plan. It includes a simplified explanation of how your property taxes are spent and plans for the future.

YMCA of Greater Monmouth Swim Team Practice in Hazlet

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The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County practices early mornings at Hazlet Swim Club. They just won the national team title - again!

Family Fun Night Aug. 7A special event to support Hazlet's nonprofits. Please come to support Hazlet's Hope Network, RAINE Foundation and Tackle Depression, all Hazlet-based organizations working to improve lives in our community. A fun evening is planned for families and adults. Read more, buy tickets on the RAINE Foundation website.

Hazlet Township Save the DateMonday, August 2, Soccer Camp begins for Hazlet kids ages 4 to 16. Held at Raritan High School by two high school coaches. More info. 

Thursday, August 5 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at 8th Street Park. The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana." 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs

Saturday, August 7: Paper shredding truck comes to Matawan. The following week it heads to Aberdeen. Paper shredding service is available to all Monmouth County residents. More info.

Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE Foundation, Hazlet Hope's Network and Tackle Depression. 5 to 9 pm. More information, tickets.

Monday, Sept. 6: Labor Day. Hazlet Swim Club open, and Town Hall, Recycling Yard is closed.

Saturday, Sept. 11 - Evening 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony with candlelight on and live music on the 20th anniversary of the terror attack. The event will be held at the gazebo in Veterans Park, near the memorial, starting at dusk. Participants will include Police, Fire, Township representatives, along with our  9/11 families and anyone who wishes to "never forget."  More details to come. 

Saturday, Sept. 18: PBA Car Show Festival at Veterans Park, 9am to 3pm. Cars, food trucks, family fun and a Dunk Tank. Details on the PBA's Facebook page.

Saturday, Oct 2  -  Hazlet Day at Veterans Park. 11 am to 4 pm. Sign up your business, community group or nonprofit organization for a spot. 

Friday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Oct. 17: Raritan High School presents Hazlet Haunted House at the Cullen Center.

Saturday, Oct. 16: Town-Wide Garage Sale and Library Used Book Sale.  9am to 4 pm. 

Saturday, Oct. 23: Woofstock Pet Fair at Veterans Park

Hazlet Citizen News-July 23-560

JULY 23, 2021

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HAZLET POLICE


On Tuesday, July 20 the Hazlet Township Committee and Hazlet Police Department held an Awards Ceremony recognizing several officers and civilians who have gone "above and beyond" to support the department's mission.

CPR Save Award: 

  • Presented to Ptl. Forlenza, Ptl. Wood, Ptl. Centrone, and Ptl. Vega who responded to a call of an unresponsive patient without a pulse. They established an airway and provided CPR which saved the subjects life. 

Letters of Recognition:

  • Presented to Lt. Mura, Lt. Forgione, Ptl. C. Logothetis for their attention to detail, hard work and dedication in achieving the Police Departments Re-Accreditation.
  • Presented to Sgt. Marvel who, while off-duty, assisted a State Trooper at a rest area during an investigation of a suspicious persons. Subsequent actions resulted in the seizure of an illegal handgun.
  • Presented to Ptl. Turner for conducting a motor vehicle stop that led to a search and seizure of a quantity of illegal drugs and $5,108.00. Subsequent follow up led to a Search Warrant and a seizure of 46.5 grams or Cocaine and 1.5 grams of Methamphetamines found in a hidden trap.
  • Presented to Ptl. Surdi for conducting a motor vehicle stop which resulted in a search that yielded a defaced handgun as well as extra ammunition.

Squad Award:

Presented to Sgt. Galvin, Ptl. Forlenza, Ptl. Wood, Ptl. Surdi, Ptl. Centrone, Ptl. Eckel, Ptl. Pease, and Ptl. Vega for responding to a residence in reference to a suicidal male. They worked together to establish a plan which ultimately resulted in the subject surrendering. 

Presented to Sgt. Marvel, Ptl. Sachs, Ptl. Corcione who assisted a resident during a snow storm by digging out his vehicle and walkway so he could travel to his dialysis appointment. 

Meritorious Service:

Presented to Lt. Greene, Sgt. Marvel, Ptl. Schmidt, Ptl. Rucinski, Ptl. Pease who responded to an Emotionally Disturbed Person call where they worked as a team to de-escalate, then plan and execute an effective Taser deployment preventing the person from hurting himself or others.

Presented to Ptl. Sachs and K-9 Rico who conducted a track in Matawan and ultimately located a woman suffering with Dementia who had wandered off and fell down a steep embankment.

Civilian Service Award:

Presented to Philip O’Hara who, through his volunteer work with Hazlet’s Hope Network, has improved the safety and welfare of Hazlet Township residents struggling with addiction.

Presented to John Strohmenger who has shown gracious volunteerism since 2016 to the Hazlet Township Police by outfitting the entire Department with custom office furniture at no cost and always being there when the department needs him.  

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Presented to Ret. Chief James Broderick who has provided over four decades of dedicated service, selflessness and professionalism in order to make Hazlet a better, safer place to live.

New Recruits

The department also welcomed new recruits Danielle LaCapria and Rocco L. Serpico Jr. to the department. 

See more photos and video on local publication TAPInto Hazlet & Keyport

TAX COLLECTOR

Once the municipal tax rate has been certified, the Tax Collector's office can begin mailing tax bills for the August & November 2021 and February & May 2022 quarters. The standard 10-day grace period to pay without penalties for the August payment will be extended, allowing for 25 days to pay from the date of mailing.

MUNICIPAL COURT

The New Jersey Judiciary announced on July 12 it has vacated or dismissed nearly 88,000 cases related to certain marijuana and hashish convictions or pending cases since July 1, following the decriminalization of specific marijuana offenses in New Jersey.

The cases are the first of about 360,000 identified by the Judiciary in Superior and Municipal courts as eligible to be automatically vacated, dismissed, and expunged under the Marijuana Decriminalization Law that became effective on July 1.

After vacating convictions or dismissing cases, the Judiciary will automatically expunge those cases in the coming months. Read more. 

Hazlet Municipal Court administration would like the public to know that the New Jersey Judiciary Court offers virtual educational seminars for the public. Anyone is welcome to log on and learn. This summer there are informational sessions about Landlord/Tenant, Expungement and Post-Divorce Motions.
See webinars available via njcourts.gov.

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HAZLET RECREATION

The new Hazlet Pops community band performed Thursday, July 22 on a beautiful summer evening at Veterans Park. At this concert, the theme was "Back to the Classics" with selections from Stravinsky and Beethoven. It was also a special tribute to the late Thomas Mosher who led the orchestra at Raritan High School for many years. Mayor Tara Clark proclaimed it "Thomas Mosher Day."  Several of his colleagues were among the audience.

You can view a recording of the event on the Raritan High School Marching Band Facebook page.  The next concert is scheduled for Thursday, July 29 at 8th Street Park. The park is located in the West Keansburg section of town. From Laurel Avenue turn left on 8th Street and follow to the end. The park is on your left at the intersection with Brown Avenue.

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Hazlet Day 2021 is coming October 2! Enjoy a family friendly day to reconnect with neighbors, learn more about your hometown and enjoy Veterans Park. The event is free to the public.

Vendors, nonprofits and community groups are invited to participate and should fill out our online application to secure a spot. Deadline to submit payment (if applicable) is Thursday, September 23, 2021. 

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

At its last July 20 meeting, the governing body agreed to: 

  • Create a November ballot referendum question on whether to increase the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) contribution for all First Aid and Rescue Squad volunteers. 
  • Improve the corner of Middle Road and Union Avenue with a new LED township information sign that can be read by motorists from three sides, install an attractive clock and create a public entrance to Veterans Park. A grant has been obtained to put in sidewalks. 
  • Commission a study to evaluate whether the town should move forward with municipal garbage collection. 
  • Commence a new in-person outreach to township residents called Neighborhood Walk & Talks. 

The Hazlet Township Committee has approved the 2021 budget and financial plan  You can view the presentation of the budget and capital improvement plan. It includes a simplified explanation of how your property taxes are spent and plans for the future.

HAZLET SWIM CLUB

What a great summer to be a member at the Hazlet Swim Club. We are still welcoming new members! Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join. There is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends. Also, members can bring guests on daily passes ($10 children / $15 adults.) The club is open every day through Labor Day, Sept. 6. The hours are 11am to 8pm.

YMCA National Team at Hazlet Swim Club

The YMCA National team practices early mornings at Hazlet Swim Club. They are traveling to a competition in North Carolina this week.

Family Fun Night Aug. 7

A special event to support Hazlet's nonprofits. Please come to support Hazlet's Hope Network, RAINE Foundation and Tackle Depression, all Hazlet-based organizations working to improve lives in our community. A fun evening is planned for families and adults. Read more, buy tickets on the RAINE Foundation website.

MONMOUTH COUNTY FAIR

Don't miss the excitement of this fun-filled event for all ages with rides, entertainment, live musical performances, delicious food vendors, and so much more at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold.
Schedule: 

  • Wednesday-Friday, July 21-23 from 4-11 p.m. 
  • Saturday, July 24 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

 View Monmouth County Fair website.

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EVENTS

Hazlet Township Save the Date


Sunday, July 25 - "Smart, Strong, Safe" Free self defense workshop for Hazlet girls in 11 and 12th grades, or recent high school graduates. Learn about drug-facilitated sexual assault and learn valuable skills for self protection at a morning workshop at Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Hazlet. Email Hazlet Police Officer Charleigh Logothetis to participate at CLogothetis@hazletpd.org.

Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at 8th Street Park. The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana." 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs

Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE Foundation, Hazlet Hope's Network and Tackle Depression. 5 to 9 pm. More information, tickets.

Saturday, Sept. 11 - Evening Remembrance ceremony at our Township 9/11 Memorial (On the side of the Cullen Center).

Saturday, Oct 2  -  Hazlet Day at Veterans Park. 11 am to 4 pm.

Hazlet Citizen News-July 15-560

Scenes from the Hazlet Pops Concert

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HAZLET RECREATION


On Thursday, July 15 the newly formed Hazlet Pops community band impressed and delighted the audience at a free concert at Veterans Park. This event had been twice-postponed due to stormy weather but it was worth the wait. 

As breezes cooled listeners on lawn chairs, benches, towels and blankets, the band played a repertoire of Broadway classics from shows like West Side Story, Hamilton and more. Hazlet Pops is comprised of musicians from Hazlet and other towns. Conductor Raymond Lahaye of the Hazlet School District worked with the Hazlet Township Committee and Recreation Department to develop the outdoor music series during the COVID-19 pandemic and bring more music to our public parks.  

You can view a recording of the event on the Raritan High School Marching Band Facebook page.  See the schedule below for the next concerts in the series.

Following the July 15 concert Hazlet Recreation presented an outdoor movie, "Mamma Mia!" For many, it was a memorable summer night in Hazlet.

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TAX COLLECTOR


Property Tax Bill Update

The 2021 Municipal budget was passed on July 6, 2021.  

Once the tax rate has been certified the township Tax Collector's office can begin mailing tax bills for the August & November 2021 and February & May 2022 quarters.  

The standard 10-day grace period to pay without penalties for the August payment will be extended, allowing for 25 days to pay from the date of mailing.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Quality of Life OrdinancesWhat are the local rules on brush pickup, dog ownership, RV storage, littering, leaf blowers and more? Learn about some of Hazlet's local ordinances.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE


The Hazlet Township Committee  approved the 2021 budget and financial plan at its July 6 public hearing. Township CFO Bob Phillips explained the budget and financial plan in detail.  You can view the presentation of the budget and capital improvement plan. It includes a breakdown of how your property taxes are spent.

The Township Committee will meet on July 20, 2021 for a 6pm Special Meeting outdoors in Veterans Park to announce new police hires and awards. Official action will be taken.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Township Committee will meet indoors at Town Hall for a 7pm Workshop Meeting followed by the 8 pm Regular Meeting. View all three meeting agendas in the Agenda Center. 

This marks the governing body's resumption of in-person meetings following the easing of pandemic restrictions. As posted at the entrance to Town Hall, face coverings are required unless fully vaccinated, as defined by the CDC and in accordance with Federal and State law. 

LAND USE BOARD

The board gave final site plan approval to Hazlet 66 LLC to redevelop the former vacant ShopRite at 1030 Route 36 into Snapbox self-storage facility at its July 1 meeting. View the site plan and related documents on our website.

HAZLET SWIM CLUB

Hazlet Swim Club Main Pool

The club is open every day through Labor Day, Sept. 6. The hours are 11am to 8pm. Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join. Note, there is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends. Also, members can bring guests on daily passes ($10 children / $15 adults.)

MONMOUTH COUNTY FAIR

Don't miss the excitement of this fun-filled event for all ages with rides, entertainment, live musical performances, delicious food vendors, and so much more at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ.
 Schedule: 

  • Wednesday-Friday, July 21-23 from 4-11 p.m. 
  • Saturday, July 24 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

 View Monmouth County Fair website.

EVENTS

Hazlet Township Save the DateThursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Thomas Mosher. Bring chairs. 

Sunday, July 25 - "Smart, Strong, Safe" Free self defense workshop for Hazlet girls in 11 and 12th grades, or recent high school graduates. Learn about drug-facilitated sexual assault and learn valuable skills for self protection at a morning workshop at Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Hazlet. Email Hazlet Police Officer Charleigh Logothetis to participate at CLogothetis@hazletpd.org.

Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at 8th Street Park. The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana." 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs

Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE Foundation, Hazlet Hope's Network and Tackle Depression. 6 to 9 pm. More information, tickets.

Saturday, Sept. 11 - Remembrance ceremony TBA

Saturday, Oct 2  -  Hazlet Day at Veterans Park 

Stay tuned for more programs coming this summer for Kids, Adults & Seniors from the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Committee.

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HAZLET POLICE

Local police were offered heaps of praise and thanks from members of the public on social media following the successful apprehension of a man suspected of stabbing a woman at the Keyport Stop & Shop around 1:22 pm July 6. 

Hazlet Police quickly warned residents using the township's CivicReady emergency alert system as well as its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts that the suspect was armed and dangerous and at large in the vicinity of Shorelands Memorial Park, at Route 35 and Holmdel Road. Along with Hazlet, officers representing Keyport, Holmdel, Union Beach,  Middletown, Matawan, Monmouth County Sheriffs Office and the New Jersey State Police spent seven hours conducting an exhaustive search in the area between the cemetery and Airport Plaza. There were K-9s and a helicopter. It was an extremely hot day. 

At 7:21 pm Hazlet Police received a call that a subject matching that description was seen behind St. John’s United Methodist Church on Florence Avenue. "As officers flooded the scene, Deputy Chief Robert Mulligan spotted him and took him into custody with the assistance of Sgt. Robert Dickens and Ptl. Megan Quinn," Chief Ted Wittke said. "We are thankful for all of the support we received from our Bayshore, County and State partners today. We are also thankful that we were able to take this potentially dangerous person off the street."

William Potts, 51  faces charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. 

The victim received medical treatment, according to police.

HAZLET RECREATION

Zumba in the Park

Hazlet Recreation is excited to announce Instructor Sandy Molon will lead a six-week Zumba class outdoors at Veterans Park. The classes will be held Saturdays at 10 am and cost $100 from July 10 through August 14. Molon is licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold and Zumba Step.

Sandy's upbeat, fun style will leave you feeling happy and energized. "Come dance with us. Every class feels like a party!" said Molon, a resident of Holmdel.. "There is no wrong or right move in our class - it’s all about losing yourself in the music while burning those calories!"

Sign up for the class today at Hazlet Recreation's registration website.

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TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

The Hazlet Township Committee approved a 2021 budget and financial plan at its July 6 public hearing. Township CFO Bob Phillips explained the budget and financial plan in detail with a Powerpoint presentation. 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

The group will meet in-person for its first monthly meeting Monday at the new Environmental Building at 399 Middle Road at 7pm.

HAZLET SWIM CLUB

Swim Club at NightNo better place to be than at the Hazlet Swim Club on hot summer nights. The club is open every day through Labor Day, Sept. 6. The hours are 11am to 8pm. Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join. Note, there is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends. Also, members can bring guests on daily passes ($10 children / $15 adults.)

Scenes from the Hazlet Fireworks Show July 5, 2021

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EVENTS

Hazlet Township Save the Date


Saturday, July 10: Zumba with Sandy Molon begins for six consecutive Saturdays at Hazlet's Veterans Park -- outdoors! The fun begins at 10 am. Find sign up information at Hazlet Recreation's registration website.  

Thursday, July 15 - The new Hazlet Pops community band will give a free performance in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of "Mamma Mia!" 

Thursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Thomas Mosher. Bring chairs. 

Sunday, July 25 - "Smart, Strong, Safe" Free self defense workshop for Hazlet girls in 11 and 12th grades, or recent high school graduates. Learn about drug-facilitated sexual assault and learn valuable skills for self protection at a morning workshop at Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Hazlet. Email Hazlet Police Officer Charleigh Logothetis to participate at CLogothetis@hazletpd.org.

Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at 8th Street Park. The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana." 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs

Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE Foundation, Hazlet Hope's Network and Tackle Depression. 6 to 9 pm. More information, tickets.

Saturday, Sept. 11 - Remembrance ceremony TBA

Saturday, Oct 2  -  Hazlet Day at Veterans Park 

Saturday, Oct 23 - Hazlet Woofstock pet fair. Location TBA

Stay tuned for more programs coming this summer for Kids, Adults & Seniors from the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Committee.

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HAZLET RECREATION

July is sunny, but it can also be rainy! The Independence Day weekend forecast has disrupted our plans for two long-anticipated events; the first concert by the Hazlet Pops community band and the Hazlet Fireworks Show. Both have been rescheduled.

The concert was moved to a later date in July. See the revised schedule below.
The fireworks are rescheduled for Monday, July 5. The fireworks will go off from Veterans Park. A deejay and food trucks will set up beginning at 6 pm in the Swim Club parking lot.

Hazlet Pops Concert Schedule (Revised)
Fireworks Show July 5

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

The annual budget adoption and public hearing will be held at the next meeting on July 6. There will be a PowerPoint presentation by the township CFO Bob Phillips about Hazlet's appropriations, revenue and capital expenditures for our ongoing town-wide road program and other planned capital improvements.

The meeting begins at 8 pm and will be held via Zoom. This will be the final time the township meets virtually. After this date, the governing body will hold public meetings in person in the second floor Town Hall meeting room.

8TH STREET PARK


8th Street Park Concept Meeting8th Street Park Concept Meeting with Neighbors, May 15, 2021

On Wednesday, the Hazlet Township Committee submitted its application for a competitive $500,000 Urban Parks grant from the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection to make much-needed improvements at the 8th Street Park in the West Keansburg section of Hazlet. 

The grant includes input from neighbors, the Hazlet Open Space Advisory Council, Hazlet Recreation and a master plan by the township engineer. It reflects priorities previously stated in the township's 2030 Vision Plan.

The plans includes a paved track encircling the park for walking, jogging or bike riding, a multipurpose court for basketball and/or volleyball, a challenging playground with more swings, an open area for ball play, a pavilion for gatherings, entertainment or classes and better parking areas.

The township intends to apply for a NJ DEP Green Acres grant and a county Open Space Grant. The total cost of the vision is about $1.2 million, and the hope is that multiple grants can be obtained to cover the cost.  "The entire community is so excited," said Mayor Tara Clark, who personally knocked on over 100 doors to gather ideas and feedback.

HAZLET SWIM CLUB

Hazlet Swim ClubYou can still sign up for the Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club, now open every day through Labor Day, Sept. 6. The hours are 11am to 8pm. 

Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join.
Note, there is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends. Also, members can bring guests on daily passes ($10 children / $15 adults.)

HAZLET POLICE

The Hazlet Police Department is offering a free self-defense class for Hazlet Raritan High School juniors and seniors called "Smart Strong Safe." It will be held on Sunday, July 25 from 9am to noon at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Hazlet. Participants will learn about drug facilitated sexual assault and valuable skills for self-protection. Email Charleigh Logothetis to enroll at Clogothetis@HazletPD.org.

EVENTS

Hazlet Township Save the Date



Monday, July 5 - The annual Hazlet Township Fireworks Display will go off from Veterans Park at dusk. (Rescheduled from July 3)

Thursday, July 8 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert at the 8th Street Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of "Mamma Mia!" 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs

Thursday, July 15 - The new Hazlet Pops community band will give a free performance in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Patriotic Night: Honoring Our Heroes."  (Rescheduled from July 1.) Bring chairs.

Thursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Thomas Mosher. Bring chairs. 

Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at 8th Street Park. The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana."

Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE and Hazlet Hope Foundations. 6 to 9 pm. 

Saturday, Sept. 11 - Remembrance ceremony TBA

Saturday, Oct 2  -  Hazlet Day at Veterans Park 

Saturday, Oct 23 - Hazlet Woofstock pet fair. Location TBA

Stay tuned for more programs coming this summer for Kids, Adults & Seniors from the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Committee.

Happy Independence Day


Office Closings - July 5Monday, July 5 is a state and federal holiday, observed by the state Motor Vehicle Commission and the US Postal Service. Please note the following operation changes as we observe Independence Day on Monday, July 5:

  • Closed: Town Hall
  • Closed: Hazlet Library
  • Closed: Hazlet Municipal Court
  • Closed: DPW Recycling Yard on Leocadia Court. No Recycling pickup

Open: Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club The annual Hazlet Independence Day fireworks will go off Monday, July 5 More information.