Marlboro Twp. Veterans' Ceremony Sunday At 11 A.M.

MARLBORO, NJ — In observance of Veteran’s Day 2018, please join Mayor Jonathan Hornik, Township Officials and the Veterans and Volunteers Committee as we honor those that have served out country. Mayor Hornik has directed the Police Explorers Honor Guard to provide the laying of the memorial wreath at the Township Veterans Memorial located at the Marlboro Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Drive. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Marlboro recently lost an extraordinary citizen; John J. Maziekien, Jr. He was a veteran who was deployed to the Pacific with the third Marine Division, fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Following the Veterans Day Ceremony, we will gather at the corner of Hobart and Willis Streets to unveil and dedicate an honorary street designation "Maziekien Way."

As we near Veteran’s Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of all our Military Veterans, residents are asked to inspect their American Flags for wear, fading or damage. If a Flag is unused or should be retired it may be brought to the American Flag Disposal bin located in the lobby of Town Hall during business hours. A second flag disposal box, built by Eagle Scout Zachary Gelber, is available 24/7 in the parking lot of the Marlboro Fire House.

The Town Hall flag bin was built and donated by Marlboro resident and US Navy Veteran, William Waple. Since 2014, Marlboro Boy Scout Troop 86, who partnered with Mr. Waple, has collected and arranged for the ceremony to properly honor hundreds of flags that were damaged or no longer in service. For information about proper flag etiquette, please emailinfo@BSATroop86.org.

All Town Hall Offices and the Recycling Center are closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veterans Day. The Police are open 24/7 and can be reached by calling 732-536-0100. For emergencies always dial 9-1-1.

We hope you are able to join us on November 11 at both Township ceremonies as we honor the sacrifices that many have made for our country.