Monroe Township to Receive $1.2 Million in Green Acres Program Parks and Open Space Funding for Improvements at Community Garden

Mayor Dalina hosted NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. La Tourette and other dignitaries at the Monroe Township Community Garden this morning to celebrate Earth Week by announcing funding recommendations for Green Acres Program parks and open space projects across New Jersey.

As part of the Green Acres funding recommendations, Monroe Township will receive $1,219,000 for significant improvements at the Monroe Township Community Garden located at 124 Applegarth Road. The funding recommendations include $750,000 for a completely inclusive playground and ADA compliant restroom facilities as well as $469,000 for Park Developments such as garden expansion, tree plantings, benches and additional parking spaces. This park expansion and playground creation is part of the Township’s multi-year Master Plan Parks Expansion program announced last year.



Special thanks to Center State Engineering for their work designing the improved site and grant submission.

Mayor Dalina Introduces Bi-Monthly Municipal Paper Shredding Program Exclusively for Residents Conveniently on Saturday

The First Municipal Paper Shredding Event is Saturday, May 11^th

Monroe Township Mayor Stephen Dalina is pleased to announce that the Department of Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center, located at 76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Road, will offer paper shredding services on the second Saturday of the months of May, July, September and November. 

The program is funded through the Clean Communities grant awards received by the Township from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division.  

“This initiative aims to provide residents with a convenient and environmentally responsible solution for disposing of old confidential files on a Saturday,” said Monroe Township Mayor Stephen Dalina.  “Our goal was to complement the existing paper shredding program offered by Middlesex County by providing these services on a day that is most convenient to the majority of our residents.”

Beginning Saturday, May 11, residents will have the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of confidential documents from 8:00 AM to Noon, rain or shine, until the truck is full.  This program is being offered exclusively to Monroe residents and proof of address will be required. No business materials will be accepted.

Materials must be in a manageable container such as a box, tote or crate and there is a maximum of five (5) containers per vehicle. No plastic bags will be accepted.  There is no need to remove paper clips or staples. Residents are advised not to bring newspapers, magazines, hardcover books, junk mail, photographs, x-rays, CDs, shredded paper or garbage. Loads containing unacceptable items may be rejected. Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. Please have materials in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed, easily accessible to DPW staff who will remove materials from the vehicle.

Call Monroe Township DPW at 732-656-4575 with questions regarding the municipal paper shredding program. For information on Middlesex County Paper Shred events, visit:   www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-public-safety-and-health/office-of-health-services/solid-waste-management-program/recycling-programs-and-events

Mayor Dalina’s Wellness Campaign Community Bike Ride: Friday, April 26

Remembering The Holocaust And Honoring Our Survivors: Sunday, April 28

Monroe Township Shade Tree Commission Free Seedling Distribution at Library: Saturday, April 27

Replenish: Monroe Township Drive-by Food Drive: Saturday, April 27

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