9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Remembrance services were held yesterday at the Monroe Township municipal building to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and remember all those who lost their lives that day or as a result of their service in rescue efforts.

Following a moment of silence, the Monroe Township Police Department Honor Guard opened the ceremony with a Presentation of Colors and Colonel US Army (Ret.) Lawrence J. Moloney, President of the Veterans Club of Renaissance at Monroe, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The MTHS Concert Chorus sang the National Anthem led by Choral Director, Lindsey Reinhard after which Mayor Dalina offered welcoming remarks. He acknowledged the Township Council and thanked all Monroe Township First Responders, including Fire Chiefs Lyons, Volkmann and Pipiero, Police Chief Biennas and EMS Director Morris.

Wreaths were presented by Township Council - white representing loved ones who lost their lives and blue honoring Fire, Police and EMS workers who so bravely ran to the rescue. (The wreaths were placed around the 9/11 memorial site located at the Memorial Park following the ceremony.)

Mayor Dalina then read aloud the names of all victims from Monroe.

Rabbi Shmuel Polin from Congregation Etz Chaim offered a closing prayer followed by MTHS Concert Choir rendition of "The Storm is Passing Over."

SGM (Ret.) Myles Cappiello closed the remembrance ceremony with a somber playing of Taps. Sincere thanks to American Legion Post 522 Commander Jack Kirshenbaum and members, John Russo and the Stonebridge Veterans, Myles Cappiello and the Clearbrook Veterans and all veterans in attendance at this morning's service.

Monroe will never forget.

Monroe Township Green/Health &

Wellness Fair

Saturday, September 23 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Monroe Township High School

Don’t miss this year’s Green Fair. Highlights include:

• Wildlife of NJ Program for Children and Adults 1pm
• Non-mandate recycling collections including plastic film, tennis balls, plastic toys, batteries, sneakers, plastic containers, socks, bicycles, and more!
• Electric Car Show
• Energy Saving Opportunities for your home or business
• Shredder truck
• Shade Tree Commission Seedling Give Away
• Wide range of health and wellness exhibits
• Master Gardeners
• And More!!

For more information visit the Environmental Commission page on monroetwp.com.

Monroe Township Boasts Second Lowest Tax Rate in Middlesex County 



Mayor Dalina Credits Careful Budgeting With Focus on Affordability

Monroe Township Mayor Dalina and the Township Council announced today that the Township once again has the second lowest overall effective tax rate in Middlesex County according to the 2022 Abstract of Ratables released by the Middlesex County Board of Taxation.

  

The report lists Monroe Township’s effective tax rate of 1.936, the second lowest in comparison to the County’s 25 municipalities. 

“Working together with Administration and support of the Township Council, we carefully evaluated finances and made the adjustments necessary to provide excellent services while focusing on affordability,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “The 2023 municipal budget kept the municipal tax rate flat at $.489 per $100 assessed value, slightly below the municipal rate in 2020 ($.493 per $100).”

The state defines an effective tax rate as “a statistical study that enables the comparison of one district to another based on the assumption that all districts are at 100 percent valuation. This rate is not to be used to compute the tax bill.”



“Our flat rate for 2023 is attributable to our AA+ bond rating which is the second highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor’s and only awarded to 10% of municipalities nationwide, “ added Mayor Dalina. “We also continue to have among the lowest residential water and sewer service fees in the region.”  

The Mayor Dalina Show: Take a Virtual Tour of The Newly Upgraded Recycling Yard