Autumn News Briefs
Tropical Storm Ida Flood Recovery Help is Available
Our community is encouraged to explore all available resources to seek out aid available to them. The Borough has regular additions to a "One-Stop" web page on our site, and the County recently created a hub on their website with extensive links and information.
Help Stop Illegal Dumping of Flood Waste
Please be aware that our town is experiencing a lot of illegal dumping of bulk. If you are still cleaning up from Ida, please call the DPW at (732) 968-1603 to schedule FREE bulk pick up.
Borough Waives Municipal Permit Fees for Flood-Related Repair
Borough Council has approved a resolution that waives all municipal fees for construction permits for those who homes have Ida storm damage thru December 31. 2021. Contact the Construction Office at (732) 356-7400 ext. 248 for further information.
Coffee with Council
Our first SATURDAY “Coffee with Council” is Saturday, Sep. 25 at 10:30 AM at the Senior/Rec Center. This switch to Saturday is based off our community and your feedback to hold this montly meeting on a day when, for more residents, work schedules are less likely to interfere with attendance. READ MORE
It’s Spotted Lantern Fly Egg Laying Season!
Help us erradicate this terrible pest
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive plant-hopper native to China, India, and Vietnam; it is also established in South Korea, Japan and the U.S. It was first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in Berks County in 2014 and has spread to other counties in PA as well as New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Connecticut, and Ohio.
This insect has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in NJ. While it does not harm humans or animals, it can reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily infested areas.
Why You Should Care
SLF is a serious invasive pest with a healthy appetite for our plants and it can be a significant nuisance, affecting the quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors. The spotted lanternfly uses its piercing-sucking mouthpart to feed on sap from over 70 different plant species. It has a strong preference for economically important plants and the feeding damage significantly stresses the plants which can lead to decreased health and potentially death.
As SLF feeds, the insect excretes honeydew (a sugary substance) which can attract bees, wasps, and other insects. The honeydew also builds up and promotes the growth for sooty mold (fungi), which can cover the plant, forest understories, patio furniture, cars, and anything else found below SLF feeding.
If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, help us Stomp it Out!