Marlboro Township, New Jersey

The Lenni Lenape Native Americans were the first known organized inhabitants of this area, having settled here about one thousand years ago and forming an agricultural society, occupying small villages that dotted what was to become Marlboro Township.[http://www.ushistory.org/laz/history/timeline.htm Lazaretto: Time Line] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517124237/http://www.ushistory.org/laz/history/timeline.htm |date=2008-05-17 }}, Lazaretto Quarantine Station. Accessed August 30, 2015. Their villages were known to be in the Wickatunk and Crawford's Corner sections of the township.William S. Hornor, This Old Monmouth of Ours, published 1932, Page 190

In 1600, the Delaware / Lenape Native American population in the surrounding area may have numbered as many as 20,000.Winson, Terrie. [https://archive.today/20120718101518/http://www.anthro4n6.net/lenape/ "Lenni Lenape"], Reading Area Community College, March 2002, backed up by the Internet Archive as of December 11, 2008. Accessed July 16, 2015.[http://www.penntreatymuseum.org/americans.php Native Americans], Penn Treaty Museum. Accessed July 16, 2015. Several wars, at least 14 separate epidemics (yellow fever, smallpox, influenza, encephalitis lethargica, etc.) and disastrous over-harvesting of the animal populations reduced their population to around 4,000 by the year 1700. Since the Lenape people, like all Native Americans, had no immunity to European diseases, when the populations contacted the epidemics, they frequently proved fatal.[https://web.archive.org/web/20120127152915/http://www.ulster.net/~hrmm/halfmoon/lenape/lenape.pdf "The Lenapes: A study of Hudson Valley Indians"], Welcome to Marist Country, backed up by the Internet Archive as of January 27, 2012. Accessed July 16, 2015. Some Lenape starved to death as a result of animal over-harvesting, while others were forced to trade their land for goods such as clothing and food. They were eventually moved to reservations set up by the US Government. They were first moved to the only Indian Reservation in New Jersey, the Brotherton Reservation in Burlington County, New Jersey (1758–1802).Thomas, JD. [http://www.accessible-archives.com/2013/08/colonies-first-new-jerseys-indian-reservation/ "The Colonies' First and New Jersey's Only Indian Reservation"], Accessible Archives, August 29, 2013. Accessed July 16, 2015. Those who remained survived through attempting to adapt to the dominant culture, becoming farmers and tradesmen.[http://www.nanticoke-lenape.info/history.htm Our Tribal History], The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape. Accessed July 16, 2015. As the Lenni Lenape population declined, and the European population increased, the history of the area was increasingly defined by the new European inhabitants and the Lenape Native American tribes played an increasingly secondary role.

File:Van_Der_Veer_House_in_Marlboro.jpg on Ryan Road]]

Within a period of 112 years, 1497–1609, four European explorers claimed this land for their sponsors: John Cabot, 1497, for England; Giovanni de Verrazano, 1524, for France; Estevan Gomez, 1525, for Spain, Henry Hudson, 1609, for Holland. After the Dutch arrival to the region in the 1620s, the Lenape were successful in restricting Dutch settlement to Pavonia in present-day Jersey City along the Hudson River until the 1660s and the Swedish settlement to New Sweden (1655 – The Dutch defeat the Swedes on the Delaware). The Dutch established a garrison at Bergen allowing settlement of areas within the province of New Netherland. For 50 years, 1614–1664, the Monmouth County area came under the influence of the Dutch, but it was not settled until after English rule in 1664.

The initial European proprietors of the area purchased the land from the Lenni Lenape leader or Sakamaker.[http://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?Id=2645 Marlboro Municipal Records] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727034720/http://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?Id=2645 |date=July 27, 2011 }}, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed June 29, 2011. The chief of the Unami, or Turtle clan, was traditionally the great chief of all the Lenni Lenape. One of the sons of the leader, was Weequehela[http://wolfweb.unr.edu/homepage/shubinsk/delaware/lenape nation.txt History of The Lenape Nation]{{dead link|date=March 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, University of Nevada, Reno, backed up by the Internet Archive as of January 16, 2010. Accessed April 20, 2012. who negotiated the sale of several of the initial tracts of land to the first farmers.{{cite web|url=http://spotswoodhistory.tripod.com/id10.html |title=Weequehela - Indian King of Central New Jersey |publisher=Spotswoodhistory.tripod.com |access-date=November 24, 2011}} An early deed refers to "the chief sachems or leaders of Toponemus."

On April 2, 1664, the English appointed Richard Nicolls to serve as the Deputy Governor of New York and New Jersey. One year later, April 8, 1665, Nicolls issued "The Monmouth Patent" to twelve men who had come from Western Long Island and New England seeking permanent stability for religious and civil freedom as well as the prospect of improving their estates. Nicolls was unaware that in June, 1664, James had given a lease and release for New Jersey to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret, thus invalidating the grant to the Monmouth Patentees.[http://www.colts-neck.nj.us/hist/hccn.html History of Colts Neck], Colts Neck Township. Accessed December 4, 2016. The rule at the time was that land should be purchased from the Patent.

However, in the time between 1685 and the early 18th century, the patent was ignored and land was gradually purchased from the Lenni Lenape causing confusion and disputes over ownership. Following the initial sale of land, the history of the township starts about 1685, when the land was first settled by European farmers from Scotland, England and the Netherlands. The Scottish exiles{{Cite EB1911 |wstitle=Freehold (New Jersey) |volume=11 |pages=75–76}} and early Dutch settlers lived on isolated clearings carved out of the forest.[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-register-early-dutch-settlers/155175578/ "Early Dutch Settlers: Cornelius Couwenhoven of Pleasant Valley"], The Daily Register, May 18, 1898. Accessed January 24, 2025, via Newspapers.com. The lingua franca or common language spoken in the area was likely, overwhelmingly Dutch. However, this was one of many languages spoken with the culture very steeped in New Netherlander. The official documentation at the time is frequently found to be in the Dutch language. The documents of the time also suggest that money transactions used the British shilling.{{cite web|url=http://brotherton-weekping.tripod.com/id20.html |title=Brotherton & Weekping Indian Communities of NJ |publisher=Brotherton-weekping.tripod.com |date=1957-01-25 |access-date=November 24, 2011}} The English and Scotch settlers were Quakers. After initial European contact, the Lenape population sharply declined.

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The first settlers of the area were led by missionary George Keith. They were Quakers. The Quakers established a town called Topanemus and nearby a meetinghouse and a cemetery on what is now Topanemus Road[http://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/around_freehold/history/hist_religion_in_twp_8.asp Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501175840/http://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/around_freehold/history/hist_religion_in_twp_8.asp |date=2011-05-01 }} ub 1692. Freehold Township website. Accessed April 5, 2006. and held the first meeting on October 10, 1702.[http://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/around_freehold/history/hist_religion_in_twp_7.asp St. Peter's Episcopal Church History] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501175826/http://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/around_freehold/history/hist_religion_in_twp_7.asp |date=2011-05-01 }}. Freehold Township website. Accessed April 5, 2006. The first leader of the church was Rev. George Keith who received a large grant of land{{cite web |url=http://files.usgwarchives.net/nj/monmouth/cemetery/topanemus01.txt |title=Cemeteries: Topanemus Burying Ground: Freehold, Monmouth Co, NJ |access-date=November 24, 2011 |archive-date=April 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426173146/http://files.usgwarchives.net/nj/monmouth/cemetery/topanemus01.txt |url-status=dead }} in the area due to his position as Surveyor-General.Metzgar, Dick. [http://www1.gmnews.com/2000/10/04/pastor-proud-of-churchs-involvement-in-community-work-continuing-on-st-peters-restoration/ "Pastor proud of church's involvement in community; Work continuing on St. Peter's restoration"], News Transcript, October 4, 2000. Accessed January 20, 2018.{{dead link|date=November 2024}} Among the first listed communicants of the new church were Garret and Jan Schenck.{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/earlydutchsettle00beek/earlydutchsettle00beek_djvu.txt |title=Early Dutch Settlers of Monmouth County, New Jersey |access-date=November 24, 2011}} The church later changed its affiliation to the Episcopal faith and became St. Peter's Episcopal Church, which is now located in Freehold.[http://www.getnj.com/historicroadsides/monmouth.shtml "Monmouth County" from Historic Roadsides of New Jersey], Get NJ. Accessed December 4, 2016. The old burial ground still remains on Topanemus Road. In 1692 those of the Presbyterian Faith built a church and burial ground on what is now Gordons Corner Road. The church eventually moved to Tennent where it became known as the Old Tennent Church and played a role in the American Revolutionary War. The old Scots Cemetery still remains at its original site.

The township of Marlboro is named for the prevalence of marl,Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=20 The Origin of New Jersey Place Names], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed July 16, 2015. which was first discovered in the area east of the village in 1768. Marl was used extensively on farms and spread during the winter months to be tilled into the soil in the spring.History of Monmouth County, New Jersey, 1664-1920, Volume 3 - Published 1922 The "Marl Pits" are clearly reflected on maps from 1889 shown as a dirt road off of Hudson Street heading towards the current location of the township soccer fields.Wolverton's Atlas of Monmouth County NJ - Published by Chester Wolverton 243 Broadway - New York 1889 Farmers used marl to improve the soil in the days before commercial fertilizers and there was a heavy demand for it. Marlboro Township's first industry was the export of the material, used primarily as fertilizer. In 1853, the Marl was harvested and transported to other parts of the state and to the Keyport docks via the Freehold Marl Company Railroad (now the Henry Hudson Trail).[http://njrails.tripod.com/19th_Century/Freehold_Jamesburg/Freehold_Jamesburg.htm The Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad], New Jersey Railroad Information. Accessed August 29, 2015.[http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/NJ_1872.jpg Outline Map of New Jersey] The marl was then sent to New York and other parts of the country via ship.Glickson, Grant. [https://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/22/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-marlboro.html "If You're Thinking of Living in: Marlboro"], The New York Times, August 22, 1993. Accessed April 20, 2012. "Settled by the Dutch in the late 1600s, Marlboro got its name from marl, a mixture of clay and shells, discovered on a farm shortly before the Revolutionary War. The material, used primarily as fertilizer, was shipped throughout the state and by boat to New York." Prior to the finding of Marl, the area was known as 'Bucktown' for John Buck who owned a tavern in the area.History of Monmouth County, New Jersey, 1664-1920, Volume 2 - Page 463 - Published 1922

Marlboro Township was the scene of a number of skirmishes during the American Revolutionary War, in particular following the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. During the war, the Pleasant Valley section was often raided by the British for food supplies and livestock. The area was referred to as the "Hornet's Nest" because of the intensity of attacks on the British by local militia.Staff. [https://web.archive.org/web/20130302001750/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1772284481.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+09%2C+2006&author=&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Markers+steer+you+back+in+time&pqatl=google "Markers steer you back in time"], Asbury Park Press, February 9, 2006. Accessed April 20, 2012. "During the Revolutionary War, the British referred to this area as the Hornets Nest because it was thick with rebels who raided British ships in Sandy Hook Bay." Beacon Hill (of present-day Beacon Hill Road) was one of three Monmouth County sites where beacons were placed to warn the residents and the Continental forces if the enemy should approach from the bay.Beard, Sonya. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1851760431.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+28%2C+1999&author=SONYA+BEARD&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Railing+against+Marlboro+development+50+protest+planned+development+in+Marlboro+Site+environmentally+sensitive%2C+demonstrators+contend&pqatl=google "Railing against Marlboro development 50 protest planned development in Marlboro Site environmentally sensitive, demonstrators contend"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302000208/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1851760431.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+28%2C+1999&author=SONYA+BEARD&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Railing+against+Marlboro+development+50+protest+planned+development+in+Marlboro+Site+environmentally+sensitive%2C+demonstrators+contend&pqatl=google |date=March 2, 2013 }}, Asbury Park Press, September 28, 1999. Accessed April 20, 2012. "Burrows points out that the area is part of Beacon Hill, where patriots warned of British troops coming during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778."[http://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?Id=2645 Marlboro Municipal Records], Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed April 20, 2012. There was also considerable activity in the Montrose area of the Township as British troops, retreating from the Battle of Monmouth, tried to wind their way to ships lying off Sandy Hook.Staff. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1772284351.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+09%2C+2006&author=&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Name+rooted+in+the+good+earth&pqatl=google "Name rooted in the good earth"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302001801/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1772284351.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+09%2C+2006&author=&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Name+rooted+in+the+good+earth&pqatl=google |date=March 2, 2013 }}, Asbury Park Press, February 9, 2006. Accessed April 20, 2012. "Marlboro may not have been the site of a major Revolutionary War battle, but the colonists and the Redcoats had a few skirmishes there, particularly after the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, when the retreating British moved through Marlboro on their way to ships at Sandy Hook and were attacked by militiamen waiting for them."

The area was also frequently sacked for food and livestock. The woods and surrounding vegetation were hunted for animals to depletion by the British. One description of a hunt was recorded: "A great deer-drive was organized, taking in almost the entire northern portion of Monmouth county. Before daylight... a line of men... was stretched... somewhere near Marlboro. At an appointed hour this line of beaters, with shot and shout... proceeded forward to drive as large as possible a number of deer to the shore between Port Monmouth and Atlantic Highlands. The drive was completely successful... that deer were almost exterminated in the northerly part of the county."William S. Hornor, This Old Monmouth of Ours, 1932, Page 1

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Under the direction and influence of John W. Herbert,[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-register/104753620/ "John W. Herbert Dead; An Old Republican Leader Passes Away; His Ancestors Came to This County in 1677 - Mr. Herbert's Large Possessions and the Many Public Positions Held by Him"], The Daily Register, April 13, 1898. Accessed January 24, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Mr. Herbert was chiefly instrumental in having Marlboro township set off from Freehold township in 1848, and was the first freeholder elected in that township." Marlboro was established as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1848, formed from portions of Freehold Township. The township's name was originally "Marlborough," but was subsequently changed to "Marlboro."Chang, Kathy; and Kesten, Karen L. [https://archive.centraljersey.com/2009/12/16/birth-of-a-town-9/ "Birth of a town"], News Transcript, December 16, 2009. Accessed May 16, 2023. "Marlboro had been a part of Freehold Township. Early maps show it as Marlborough." It is not known when the name was officially changed, with maps and other documents in the decades after the township's establishment referring variously to "Marlboro"Beers, F.W. [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Map/US/177430/Marlboro+Township/ Atlas of Monmouth County NJ, Plate 39], New York City, NY. 1873 or "Marlborough".Lightfoot 1851 Map of Monmouth County The first elected freeholder was John W. Herbert.

By 1873, Marlboro had a post office, school, hotel, multiple stores, churches, and a railroad station of the Freehold and Keyport Railroad.F.W. Beers, Monmouth County, 1873, [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Map/US/177418/Holmdel++Marlboro++Edinburg++Colts+Neck/Monmouth+County+1873/New+Jersey/ p. 29] In 1882, the population was 102.{{cite book | title = Industries of New Jersey | url = https://archive.org/details/industriesofnewj03edwa | publisher = Historical Publishing Company | year = 1882 | pages = [https://archive.org/details/industriesofnewj03edwa/page/n78 101]| ol = 24332547M }}

Marlboro was described in 1939 as having "large frame houses comfortably spaced along the highway".{{cite book | title = New Jersey, a Guide to Its Present and Past | publisher = Viking | year = 1939 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=t6wmzEJvTGcC&pg=PP1 | pages = 555| isbn = 9781603540292 }}{{rp|555}}

Marlboro was rural and composed mostly of dairy farms, potato, tomato and other farms laced with small hamlets with modest inns or taverns."A history Rich in Lore - and Soil", Asbury Park Press, February 9, 2006, Page 87 Before World War II Marlboro Township was the nation's largest grower of potatoes and also known for a large tomato and egg industry.Gabrielan, Randall. [https://books.google.com/books?id=UWpvGFRbd-kC&pg=PA21 Images of America: Marlboro Township], p. 21. Arcadia Publishing, 1999. {{ISBN|0738564478}}. Accessed April 20, 2012. During World War II, egg farms significantly expanded to accommodate military demand.

Following World War II, the state began to significantly build and improve the area transportation infrastructure. As the infrastructure improved, the population started to increase. The 1950s and 1960s saw Marlboro starting to significantly grow. Housing developments started to replace the farm and rural nature as the community expanded. After the early 1970s, Marlboro became a growing suburb for people working in New York City and in large nearby corporations. During the 1980s and early 1990s most of the new housing developments featured four- or five-bedroom houses, but later the trend shifted toward larger estate homes. The building effort became so advanced that Marlboro Township placed restrictions for building around wetlands; called the Stream Corridor Preservation Restrictions to mitigate construction and habitat contamination.

The year 2000 saw continued growth of the housing trend toward larger homes. Towards the end of the decade, housing growth declined due to the Great Recession.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

The Marlboro township center has historically been considered an area around the intersection of Main Street (Route 79) and School Road.[https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/marlboro-history Marlboro Township History], Township of Marlboro. Accessed January 29, 2025. In the late 19th century the intersection held two hotels (both of them are now gone), general store (was on the lot of the current fire department building), and Post Office (was on the lot of a current Chinese Restaurant). Behind the current small mini-mart on the corner of this intersection, you can still see one of the original barns from the early 19th century. However, Marlboro no longer has any official town center and can be considered an example of suburban sprawl. Efforts are underway to create an official "Village Center" and multiple proposals have come forward in recent discussions.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/Identified_Issues.pdf Marlboro Community Vision Plan Identified Issues] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815163616/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/Identified_Issues.pdf |date=August 15, 2009 }}, Marlboro Township. Accessed June 29, 2011. Current vision statements suggest the creation of a pedestrian-friendly, mixed use Village Center, with an emphasis on walkability and traffic calming.Heyer Gruel & Associates. [http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/DOCUMENTS/Master_Plan_Re-exam_adopted_July_2012.pdf Master Plan Reexamination Report] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001926/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/DOCUMENTS/Master_Plan_Re-exam_adopted_July_2012.pdf |date=March 4, 2016 }}, Township of Marlboro, August 2012. Accessed September 29, 2015.

In 2000, Marlboro became the first municipality in New Jersey, and one of the first areas in the U.S., to ban cell phone use while driving, a ban that took effect in March 2001. The restriction made use of a cell phone a primary offense, allowing a police officer to stop a motorist for phone use.Mengisen, Annika. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2004/07/01/new-jersey-cell-phone-law-takes-effect-today/ "New Jersey cell phone law takes effect today; Use of hand-held phone in motor vehicle will be a secondary offense"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816104330/https://www1.gmnews.com/2004/07/01/new-jersey-cell-phone-law-takes-effect-today/ |date=August 16, 2021 }}, Examiner, July 1, 2004. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Marlboro was the first municipality in New Jersey to prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones by the operators of motor vehicles. The ban has been in effect since March 2001 and is a primary offense, meaning a police officer can stop a motorist for that specific violation."

Opened in 1931, Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital was located on {{convert|400|acre|km2}} in the eastern part of the township. It was opened with much fanfare as a "state of the art" psychiatric facility. It was closed 67 years later on June 30, 1998, as part of a three-year deinstitutionalization plan in which some the state's largest facilities were being shut down, with Marlboro's 800 patients being shifted to smaller facilities and group homes.[https://usahitman.com/mphhhttp/ Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819144051/https://usahitman.com/mphhhttp/ |date=2014-08-19 }}, USAHitman.com, September 7, 2013. Accessed August 30, 2015.Peterson, Iver. [https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/01/nyregion/at-67-marlboro-mental-hospital-closes.html "At 67, Marlboro Mental Hospital Closes"], The New York Times, July 1, 1998. Accessed July 16, 2015. "Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital closed today for good, 67 years after it opened and after three years of blistering opposition from unions whose members lost good jobs, from the families of some patients who worried that their loved ones would be hurt and from homeowners who did not want mentally ill people as neighbors." The land that the hospital was placed on was known as the "Big Woods Settlement". It was largely farm land but there was a large distillery on the property which was torn down to make room for the hospital. Additionally, due to the long residential stays at the hospital, a cemetery was also located near the hospital for the residents who died while in residence and were unclaimed. The hospital was completely demolished in 2015. Most of the land was handed over to the Monmouth County Park system, with some of the ground becoming the final linkage of the Henry Hudson Trail.[https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2525 Henry Hudson Trail], Monmouth County Park System. Accessed July 13, 2022. "Currently, the trail runs four miles from Rt. 537 in Freehold to Big Brook Park in Marlboro. The trail then resumes at Station Road in Marlboro and continues for five miles to Church Street in Matawan. Future plans for the Trail include linking these two sections of trail and providing a connection to the original, northern section of the Henry Hudson Trail." The park system had developed the Big Brook Park and continues to expand and work on the park to provide services to the Monmouth County residents.

In June 2009, Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) deployed a 900 kW solar power array from Sharp that will enable the MTMUA to meet nearly 40% of its electricity needs with emissions-free solar-generated power. This is considered one of the largest of its kind in the East. This solar energy system will reduce New Jersey CO₂ emissions by more than {{convert|4200000|lb|abbr=on}} annually; SO₂ emissions by {{convert|28000|lb|abbr=on}}; and NO₂ emissions by {{convert|18000|lb|abbr=on}}., as well as eliminating significant amounts of mercury.Staff. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/06/17/mtmua-touts-benefits-of-solar-power-array/ "MTMUA touts benefits of solar power array"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125205817/https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/06/17/mtmua-touts-benefits-of-solar-power-array/ |date=January 25, 2021 }}, News Transcript, June 17, 2009. Accessed January 20, 2018. "The Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) has deployed a new 900-kilowatt solar power array from Sharp that will enable the MTMUA to meet nearly 40 percent of its electricity needs with emissions-free solar-generated power." Additionally, Marlboro has been recognized as a Cool City by the Sierra Club. Marlboro is the 10th Monmouth County municipality to be named a Cool City.Morton, Rebecca. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/01/14/mayor-sees-promise-challenges-ahead/ "Mayor sees advantages to town 'going green'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118162139/https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/01/14/mayor-sees-promise-challenges-ahead/ |date=November 18, 2018 }}, News Transcript, January 14, 2009. Accessed January 20, 2018. "She noted that Marlboro is the 10th Monmouth County municipality to be named a Cool City."

Marlboro had an airport, Preston Airfield, which opened in 1954 and was in operation for almost 50 years. The airport was opened by Rhea Preston on his farm and consisted of two runways, one was {{convert|2400|ft|m}} as well as airplane hangars. It obtained a paved runway before 1972. In 1974, the airport had approximately 100 planes, 8 of which are used for air instruction."Airport Weathers Fuel Crisis", Asbury Park Press, January 20, 1974, Page 74 It won many awards and in 1974 was cited by the state Aviation Advisory Council as the "best maintained" airport."Light Plane Airports Report Business as Usual", Asbury Park Press, April 6, 1975, page 43 In 1975, the airport was given Planning Board approval to expand with 21 additional hangars and add an 840 square foot operations building."Board Favors Airport Plans", Asbury Park Press, December 5, 1975, Page 8 Exact records are not known as to when it changed its name to Marlboro Airport. The Garden State Art Center was known to have used the airport to fly in entertainers such as Jimmy Buffett, Jon Bon Jovi, and Howard Stern for performances."A History Rich in Lore - and Soil", Asbury Park Press, February 9, 2006, Page 88 Planning board records reflect the intention to make this change in 1976. The NJ department of Transportation provided $4.8 million to expand Preston Airport."$313 Million Plan Disclosed to Upgrade Aviation Facilities", Asbury Park Press, February 1, 1978, Page 3 In 1979, the airport was described as having a single runway {{convert|2200|ft|m}} long. The airport was used for private aviation (Fixed wing as well as helicopters)"Student Pilot Safely Lands Malfunctioning Helicopter", Asbury Park Press, June 2, 1978, Page 51 as well as having a private school for flying instruction."Back in Business", Asbury Park Press, August 18, 1968, Page 12 In 2000, the airport was purchased by Marlboro Holdings LLC owned by Anthony Spalliero who closed it with the intent to redevelop the airport into housing.[https://www.airfieldsfreeman.com/NJ/Airfields_NJ_E.htm#marlboro Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Eastern New Jersey], Paul Freeman, updated July 10, 2015. Accessed July 16, 2015. To foster the case for redevelopment, Spalliero donated land holdings he had near the airport to the township board of education, which was used to develop the Marlboro Early Learning Center, a school specialized for kindergarten classes. Following a $100,000 pay-off[https://www.justice.gov/usao/nj/Press/files/pdffiles/Older/spallieroSupIndictment0320.pdf United States Of America vs. Anthony Spalliero And Joseph Spalliero], United States District Court of New Jersey. Accessed January 4, 2012. to former mayor Matthew Scannapieco the planning board used the distance to the new school as justification to close the airfieldVilacoba, Karl. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2002/10/23/spalliero-taking-marlboro-back-to-court-over-homes/ "Spalliero taking Marlboro back to court over homes; Lawsuit targets land that housed airport for 50 years"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804050045/https://www1.gmnews.com/2002/10/23/spalliero-taking-marlboro-back-to-court-over-homes/ |date=August 4, 2018 }}, News Transcript, October 23, 2002. Accessed January 20, 2018. citing a reference to a fatal plane crash in 1997.McKinley, Jesse. [https://www.nytimes.com/1997/10/13/nyregion/new-jersey-daily-briefing-cause-of-plane-crash-sought.html "New Jersey Daily Briefing; Cause of Plane Crash Sought"], The New York Times, October 13, 1997. Accessed August 30, 2015. Part of the airport has now been developed into Marlboro Memorial Cemetery which now borders the defunct airfield.sing [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=marlboro,+nj&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.718442,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Marlboro+Township,+Monmouth,+New+Jersey&ll=40.364989,-74.25465&spn=0.00663,0.009645&t=h&z=17 Google Maps], you can still see the disused airfield. In the most current image, some of the landing strip is overgrown but a large yellow "X" is painted at each end of the runway to show it is no longer used. The cemetery can be seen on the side of the landing strip to the north. The Marlboro Early Learning Center is the U-shaped gray building to the north-west of the runway with a large parking lot. The current image also shows the Henry Hudson Trail crossing the eastern edge of the runway. The other part of the airfield has been absorbed into the Monmouth County Park System.

Starting in 1989, Joseph Januszkiewicz started reporting visions of the Virgin Mary near the blue spruce trees in his yard.Gibson, David. [https://web.archive.org/web/20121106055101/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-22466233.html "Virgin Mary Visiting No More, Man Says"], The Record, January 20, 1995. Accessed June 29, 2011. "Since 1989, in something of a churchly cause celebre, Joseph Januszkiewicz has reported seeing the Virgin Mary at his Marlboro Township home on the first Sunday of every month, at exactly 9:28 p.m." The visions started to appear six months after he returned from a pilgrimage to Međugorje in Yugoslavia. Since that time as many as 8,000 pilgrims have gathered on the first Sundays of June, July, August and September to pray, meditate and share in the vision.Hanley, Robert. [https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/16/nyregion/struggling-with-those-who-seek-virgin-mary-reported-vision-has-brought-grumbling.html "Struggling With Those Who Seek the Virgin Mary; Reported Vision Has Brought Grumbling and Expenses to Officials in Marlboro Township"], The New York Times, September 16, 1992. Accessed August 30, 2015. On September 7, 1992, Bishop John C. Reiss gave Januszkiewicz permission to release his messages. In 1993, the Catholic Diocese of Trenton ruled that nothing "truly miraculous" was happening at the Januszkiewicz home. Pictures were taken in November 2004 of a paranormal mist that showed up at the location of the vision, though by April 2005, Januszkiewicz claimed that the visions had stopped and he reports there have been no sightings since.Davis, Marion. [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/happened-visions-fade-article-1.687737 "Whatever Happened To . . . ? Visions Fade Away"], New York Daily News, April 30, 1995. Accessed August 30, 2015.

On October 13, 1919, a Central Railroad train collided with a truck on the Hudson Street crossing. The truck was owned by Silvers Company. The train suffered a derailment but the accident only had one loss of life. Michael Mooney, train engineer, died from burns from the train boiler water.Randall Gabrielan, Marlboro Township, C. 1999, Page 86"Train Accident", Matawan Journal, October 16, 1919, Page 1

Marlboro Township has a number of historically significant sites. These were identified by the Marlboro Township Historic Commission, Monmouth County Historical Association, Monmouth County Park System and other entities. The township of Marlboro has erected signs in front of some of the historically significant buildings to explain their historical significant status. Multiple signs can be seen along Main Street and on some other streets in the town center area.

The Marlboro Township Historic Commission was set up to assist in preserving and publicizing the township's history. It recommends programs and policies to the mayor and the township council on issues of historic significance. It provides homeowners with information on historic preservation and renovation. The commission also maintains signs in Marlboro Township of some of the historically significant locations. The Historic Commission is comprised of nine members, appointed by the mayor for three year terms, who volunteer their time without receiving any compensation.[https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/boards-committees/historic Historic Commission], Township of Marlboro. Accessed January 29, 2025.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.45 square miles (78.85 km²), including 30.34 square miles (78.58 km²) of land and 0.11 square miles (0.27 km²) of water (0.34%). The New Jersey Geological Survey map suggests the land is mostly made up of cretaceous soil consisting of sand, silt and clay.[http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/ Geologic Map of New Jersey], New Jersey Geological Survey. Accessed June 29, 2011.

Morganville (2010 Census population of 5,040[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3448030 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Morganville CDP, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212135438/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3448030 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 7, 2012.) and Robertsville (2010 population of 11,297[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3463900 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Robertsville CDP, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212135354/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3463900 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 7, 2012.) are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Marlboro Township.[https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-32.pdf New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32)], United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed December 5, 2012.[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US34025 GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Monmouth County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212203413/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US34025 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 7, 2012. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Beacon Hill, Bradevelt, Claytons Corner, Henningers Mills, Herberts Corner, Hillsdale, Marlboro (also known as Marlboro Village{{citation needed|date=December 2014}}), Monmouth Heights, Montrose, Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Valley, Smocks Corner, Spring Valley and Wickatunk.[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of New Jersey. Accessed December 15, 2014.

The township borders Aberdeen Township, Colts Neck Township, Freehold Township, Holmdel Township, Manalapan Township and Matawan in Monmouth County; and Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County.[https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/883290/touches.html Areas touching Marlboro Township], MapIt. Accessed February 26, 2020.[http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/24/Figure%201.1__.png Regional Location Map], Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed February 26, 2020.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Marlboro Township is located close to the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the Marlboro Township's location on the Eastern Seaboard, the following weather features are noted:[http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/07746 Monthly Averages for Marlboro, NJ (07746)], The Weather Channel. Accessed June 29, 2011.

• On average, the warmest month is July where the average high is {{convert|85|F|C|abbr=on}} and the average low is {{convert|66|F|C|abbr=on}}.
• The highest recorded temperature was {{convert|106|F|C|abbr=on}} in 1936.
• On average, the coolest month is January reaching an average low of {{convert|24|F|C|abbr=on}} and an average high of {{convert|40|F|C|abbr=on}}.
• The lowest recorded temperature was {{convert|-20|F|C|abbr=on}} in 1934.
• The most precipitation on average occurs in July with an average {{convert|5.03|in|mm}} of rain.
• The least precipitation on average occurs in February with an average of {{convert|3.08|in|cm}} of rain.
• The average annual precipitation is {{convert|46.98|in|cm}}.Staff. [https://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2005/snapshots/35033.html "Best Places to Live 2005 Contenders: Marlboro, NJ], Money. Accessed June 29, 2011.
• The average number of freezing days is 179.[http://climate.rutgers.edu/stateclim_v1/njclimoverview.html The Climate of New Jersey], Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist at Rutgers University. Accessed June 29, 2011.
• The average snowfall {{convert|23.2|in|cm}}.[http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/zip-code/new_jersey/marlboro/07746 Climate in Marlboro (zip 07746), New Jersey], BestPlaces.net. Accessed June 29, 2011.

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Marlboro Township sits on the northern border between the humid subtropical climate (Cfa) zone and the humid continental climate (Dfa) zone, with the township being one of the most northern localities in North America that has a humid subtropical climate. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average temperature above {{convert|32.0|F|1}}, at least four months with an average temperature at or above {{convert|50.0|F|1}}, at least one month with an average temperature at or above {{convert|71.6|F|1}} and no significant precipitation difference between seasons.

{{Weather box

| width = auto

| single line = Y

| location = Marlboro Township, New Jersey, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present

|Jan record high F = 73

|Feb record high F = 79

|Mar record high F = 87

|Apr record high F = 95

|May record high F = 96

|Jun record high F = 100

|Jul record high F = 106

|Aug record high F = 102

|Sep record high F = 99

|Oct record high F = 95

|Nov record high F = 83

|Dec record high F = 76

|year record high F = 106

|Jan avg record high F = 63

|Feb avg record high F = 64

|Mar avg record high F = 73

|Apr avg record high F = 85

|May avg record high F = 89

|Jun avg record high F = 93

|Jul avg record high F = 97

|Aug avg record high F = 94

|Sep avg record high F = 91

|Oct avg record high F = 82

|Nov avg record high F = 73

|Dec avg record high F = 66

|year avg record high F = 98

|Jan high F = 41.7

|Feb high F = 44.4

|Mar high F = 51.4

|Apr high F = 63.0

|May high F = 72.0

|Jun high F = 81.1

|Jul high F = 86.5

|Aug high F = 84.6

|Sep high F = 78.1

|Oct high F = 66.6

|Nov high F = 56.2

|Dec high F = 46.7

|year high F = 64.4

|Jan mean F = 32.3

|Feb mean F = 34.7

|Mar mean F = 41.4

|Apr mean F = 52.1

|May mean F = 61.3

|Jun mean F = 70.6

|Jul mean F = 76.0

|Aug mean F = 74.0

|Sep mean F = 67.1

|Oct mean F = 55.5

|Nov mean F = 45.9

|Dec mean F = 37.4

|year mean F = 54.0

|Jan avg record low F = 6

|Feb avg record low F = 10

|Mar avg record low F = 16

|Apr avg record low F = 28

|May avg record low F = 36

|Jun avg record low F = 46

|Jul avg record low F = 54

|Aug avg record low F = 54

|Sep avg record low F = 42

|Oct avg record low F = 30

|Nov avg record low F = 21

|Dec avg record low F = 15

|year avg record low F = 5

|Jan low F = 22.9

|Feb low F = 25.0

|Mar low F = 31.3

|Apr low F = 41.2

|May low F = 50.6

|Jun low F = 60.1

|Jul low F = 65.5

|Aug low F = 63.4

|Sep low F = 56.1

|Oct low F = 44.3

|Nov low F = 35.7

|Dec low F = 28.0

|year low F = 43.7

|Jan record low F = −14

|Feb record low F = −20

|Mar record low F = -2

|Apr record low F = 17

|May record low F = 28

|Jun record low F = 35

|Jul record low F = 42

|Aug record low F = 41

|Sep record low F = 32

|Oct record low F = 20

|Nov record low F = 7

|Dec record low F = −5

|year record low F = −20

|precipitation colour = green

|Jan precipitation inch = 3.87

|Feb precipitation inch = 3.10

|Mar precipitation inch = 4.20

|Apr precipitation inch = 3.83

|May precipitation inch = 3.81

|Jun precipitation inch = 4.44

|Jul precipitation inch = 4.65

|Aug precipitation inch = 4.13

|Sep precipitation inch = 4.19

|Oct precipitation inch = 4.13

|Nov precipitation inch = 3.54

|Dec precipitation inch = 4.68

|year precipitation inch = 48.57

|Jan snow inch = 5.4

|Feb snow inch = 6.3

|Mar snow inch = 2.4

|Apr snow inch = 0.4

|May snow inch = 0

|Jun snow inch = 0

|Jul snow inch = 0

|Aug snow inch = 0

|Sep snow inch = 0

|Oct snow inch = 0

|Nov snow inch = trace

|Dec snow inch = 4.1

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in

|Jan precipitation days = 10.7

|Feb precipitation days = 9.2

|Mar precipitation days = 9.9

|Apr precipitation days = 11.6

|May precipitation days = 12.5

|Jun precipitation days = 11.8

|Jul precipitation days = 9.8

|Aug precipitation days = 10.7

|Sep precipitation days = 9.1

|Oct precipitation days = 10.2

|Nov precipitation days = 9.4

|Dec precipitation days = 10.1

|year precipitation days = 125.0

|unit snow days = 0.01 in

|Jan snow days = 2

|Feb snow days = 2

|Mar snow days = 1

|Apr snow days = 0

|May snow days = 0

|Jun snow days = 0

|Jul snow days = 0

|Aug snow days = 0

|Sep snow days = 0

|Oct snow days = 0

|Nov snow days = 0

|Dec snow days = 1

| source = NOAA{{cite web |url=https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=phi|title=National Weather Service Forecast Office|access-date=October 19, 2021}}}}

• On October 16, 1925, Marlboro Township experienced a tornado. It was reported to be less than a mile wide in destruction. "Large trees were uprooted, small buildings overturned and telephone poles went down"."A Destructive Storm Visited this place Last Friday", Red Bank Register, October 21, 1925, Page 1
• On May 27, 2001, Marlboro Township had a strong F2 tornado – the tornado was located in southwest Marlboro Township. Four houses had severe roof damage and about a dozen others suffered minor damage. A construction trailer was tossed and two vehicles were overturned. Between 150 and 200 trees were either uprooted or damaged. Tree damage was so extensive that Hawkins Road Park was closed.[https://data.mycentraljersey.com/tornado-archive/new-jersey/5244852/ "EF2 tornado on May. 27, 2001 18:45 PM EDT"], Courier News. Accessed March 18, 2022. "A strong tornado (F2 on the Fujita Scale) struck extreme northern Manalapan and extreme southwest Marlboro Townships. Four houses had severe roof damage and about a dozen others suffered minor damage."

File:Dutch_Reformed_Chapel_on_Newman_Springs_Road.jpg on Newman Springs Road]]

{{US Census population

| 1850= 1564

| 1860= 2083

| 1870= 2231

| 1880= 2193

| 1890= 1913

| 1900= 1747

| 1910= 1754

| 1920= 1710

| 1930= 1992

| 1940= 5015

| 1950= 6359

| 1960= 8038

| 1970=12273

| 1980=17560

| 1990=27974

| 2000=36398

| 2010=40191

| 2020=41502

| estimate=41398

| estyear=2023

| estref=[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/mcds/totals/SUB-MCD-EST2023-POP-34.xlsx Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023], United States Census Bureau, released May 2024. Accessed May 16, 2024.

| footnote=Population sources: 1850–1920[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905], New Jersey Department of State, 1906. Accessed July 15, 2013.
1850–1870Raum, John O. [https://books.google.com/books?id=5qZ4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA250 The History of New Jersey: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1], p. 250, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed July 15, 2013. "Marlborough contained in 1850 1,564 inhabitants; in 1860, 2,083 and in 1870, 2,231. The Monmouth County Agricultural Railroad passes through the township." 1850Debow, James Dunwoody Brownson. [https://books.google.com/books?id=25TicJOdU0AC&pg=PA140 The Seventh Census of the United States: 1850], p. 140. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed December 5, 2012.
1870Staff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=gNwIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA260 A compendium of the ninth census, 1870], p. 260. United States Census Bureau, 1872. Accessed December 5, 2012. 1880–1890Porter, Robert Percival. [https://books.google.com/books?id=8gUkQkJdLpsC&pg=PA99 Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75], p. 99. United States Census Bureau, 1890. Accessed July 13, 2012.
1890–1910[https://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA338 Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890], United States Census Bureau, p. 338. Accessed July 12, 2012. 1910–1930[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA717 Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I], United States Census Bureau, p. 717. Accessed December 18, 2011.
1900–1990[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2kpub/njsdcp3.pdf#page=27 Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, August 2001. Accessed May 1, 2023. 2000
2010[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3402544070 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Marlboro township, Monmouth County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212102930/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3402544070 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 17, 2011.[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_mon/marlboro1.pdf Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Marlboro township, Monmouth County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120506173354/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_mon/marlboro1.pdf |date=2012-05-06 }}, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 17, 2011. 2020[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/marlborotownshipmonmouthcountynewjersey/ QuickFacts Marlboro township, Monmouth County, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 14, 2023.[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2020/2020%20pl94%20Tables/2020_Mun/MCD%200_All.pdf Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.

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Marlboro has experienced steady growth since 1940, with the largest population swell occurred during the 1960s and 1970s and a noticeable increase of 10,414 people from 1980 to 1990. The pace of the growth has slowed in the last decade.

The 2010 United States census counted 40,191 people, 13,001 households, and 11,194 families in the township. The population density was {{convert|1323.7|/sqmi}}. There were 13,436 housing units at an average density of {{convert|442.5|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup was 78.59% (31,587) White, 2.09% (841) Black or African American, 0.06% (25) Native American, 17.27% (6,939) Asian, 0.00% (2) Pacific Islander, 0.64% (257) from other races, and 1.34% (540) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.03% (1,619) of the population.

Of the 13,001 households, 46.6% had children under the age of 18; 77.8% were married couples living together; 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 13.9% were non-families. Of all households, 12.0% were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.38.

28.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.7 males.

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The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $130,400 (with a margin of error of +/− $6,434) and the median family income was $145,302 (+/− $7,377). Males had a median income of $101,877 (+/− $3,707) versus $66,115 (+/− $5,292) for females. The per capita income for the township was $50,480 (+/− $2,265). About 1.2% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3402544070 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Marlboro Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212082605/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3402544070 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 20, 2012.

As of the 2000 United States census there were 36,398 people, 11,478 households, and 10,169 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|1,189.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 11,896 housing units at an average density of 388.8 inhabitants/mi² (150.1 inhabitants/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 83.76% White, 2.07% African American, 0.05% Native American, 12.67% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population.[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603402544070.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Marlboro township, Monmouth County, New Jersey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529062749/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603402544070.pdf |date=2012-05-29 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 18, 2011.[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3402544070 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Marlboro township, Monmouth County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212094807/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3402544070 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 13, 2012.

There were 11,478 households, out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 81.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. There are slightly more females than males in the township for both total and adult categories. The census shows that for every 100 females in the township, there were 98.4 males; for every 100 females over 18, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $101,322, and the median income for a family was $107,894. Males had a median income of $76,776 versus $41,298 for females. The per capita income for the township was $38,635. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 15. The number of murders and homicides was 5. The violent crime rate was reported to be very low, at 0.4 per 1,000 people.[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=18347 Profile for Marlboro, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209091459/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=18347 |date=December 9, 2008 }}, EPodunk. Accessed June 29, 2011.

The median home cost in Marlboro Township was $446,890. Home prices decreased by 8.18% in 2010. Compared to the rest of the country, Marlboro Township's cost of living is 57% higher than the U.S. average.[http://www.bestplaces.net/city/new_jersey/marlboro_township Best Places to Live in Marlboro Township, New Jersey], BestPlaces.net. Accessed June 29, 2011.

As part of its obligation under the Mount Laurel doctrine, the Council on Affordable Housing requires Marlboro Township to provide 1,673 low / moderate income housing units.Morton, Rebecca. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/05/13/marlboro-sets-record-for-coah-objectors/ "Marlboro sets record for COAH objectors"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819034927/https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/05/13/marlboro-sets-record-for-coah-objectors/ |date=August 19, 2021 }}, News Transcript, May 13, 2009. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Marlboro is facing an obligation of providing 1,673 affordable housing units from COAH for three rounds dating back to 1987." The first two rounds of New Jersey's affordable housing regulations ran from 1987 to 1999. Under a Regional Contribution Agreement (RCA), Marlboro Township signed an agreement in June 2008 that would have Trenton build or rehabilitate 332 housing units, with Marlboro Township paying $25,000 per unit, a total of $8.3 million to Trenton for taking on the responsibility for these units.Staff. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2008/06/18/marlboro-will-pay-trenton-to-take-affordable-housing/ "Marlboro will pay Trenton to take affordable housing"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114224851/http://www1.gmnews.com/2008/06/18/marlboro-will-pay-trenton-to-take-affordable-housing/ |date=November 14, 2016 }}, News Transcript, June 18, 2008. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Gordon said the original agreement provided the cost of transferring 332 affordable housing units to Trenton, but was then negotiated down to 252 units. He said Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik and Trenton Mayor Douglas Palmer negotiated back to a transfer of 332 units.... Council President Jeff Cantor said the amount to be paid to Trenton by Marlboro will now be $8.3 million ($25,000 × 332 units) instead of the initial $6.6 million ($20,000 × 332 units)." Under proposed legislation, municipalities may lose the ability to use these RCAs to pay other communities to accept their New Jersey COAH fair housing obligations, which would mean that Marlboro Township is now required to build the balance of housing. When the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing requested plans to complete this obligation, Marlboro generated the largest number of objectors to an affordable housing plan in the history of New Jersey. Numerous appeals followed and in October 2010, the Appellate Division struck down portions of the 2007 regulations, invalidated the growth share methodology and directed COAH to develop new regulations. The NJ supreme court granted all petitions for certification in October 2010 and is set to hear the appeals. In June 2011, the governor issued a reorganization plan which eliminated the 12-member COAH, though state courts overturned the governor's plan.

Marlboro Township has a number of retirement communities, which include:

• The Royal Pines at Marlboro
• The Sunrise Senior Community
• Greenbriar North Senior Housing Development. This development contains over 750 homes.
• Marlboro Greens – This community was built between 1986 and 1988 contains 341 homes.
• Rosemont Estates – Built by Regal Homes, Rosemont Estates offers 242 single-family homes in nine different models and range in size from approximately 2,400 to 2,800 square feet.[http://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/rosemont-estates Rosemont Estates - Marlboro, NJ], 55Places.com. Accessed June 1, 2015.
• The Chelsea Square in Marlboro – for adults aged 55 and better consists of 225 condos. Chelsea Square includes a clubhouse, walking and biking trails, and a full-time activities director.[http://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/chelsea-square Chelsea Square - Morganville, NJ], 55Places.com. Accessed June 1, 2015.

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Marlboro has a township-sponsored recreation program, with activities for all ages including active soccer and basketball[http://www.marlborobasketball.com/ Marlboro Basketball Association]. Accessed September 9, 2008. leagues for boys and girls; in addition Little League baseball / softball and Pop Warner football / cheerleading, and a growing amateur wrestling program.

In the summer, the township holds free outdoor concerts by notable popular music artists. In recent years performers have included Jay and the Americans, Bill Haley's Comets, Lesley Gore, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge, The Platters, The Trammps, and The Tokens.

In 2007, Marlboro introduced monthly indoor concerts at the recreation center. These shows feature many upcoming artists as well as local talent. Artists have included Marlboro's own Bedlight for Blue Eyes and Sound the Alarm.

Marlboro is also home to the Marlboro Players, a private theater group that holds open auditions for background roles. Formed in 1975, the group presented its first performance, Don't Drink the Water, in the following spring.[http://marlboroplayers.com/pb/wp_d9370644/wp_d9370644.html About Us] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016194804/http://www.marlboroplayers.com/pb/wp_d9370644/wp_d9370644.html |date=2012-10-16 }}, Marlboro Players. Accessed December 5, 2012. "Marlboro Players was formed in 1975 mainly through the efforts of Sharon Mack who was a theatrical director and lived in town."

For walkers and bicyclists, two segments of the Henry Hudson Trail have substantial stretches within the township.[http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2525 Henry Hudson Trail], Monmouth County, New Jersey Park System. Accessed July 13, 2012.

The Recreation Commission maintains several parks and facilities for public use. However, some ball fields require permits for usage. The following is a list of recreation facilities:

Marlboro has an off-leash dog park located at the township municipal complex off Wyncrest Road, located on Recreation Way.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/dog_park_rules.html Dog Park Rules] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100414070901/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/dog_park_rules.html |date=April 14, 2010 }}, Marlboro Township. Accessed July 13, 2012.

Open to the public, Big Brook transects the border of Colts Neck and Marlboro, New Jersey. The stream cuts through sediments that were deposited during the Late Cretaceous period. Reportedly, prolific finds of fossils, such as shark teeth, and other deposits of Cretaceous marine fossils, including belemnites are frequently found.Yoost, Derek. [http://www.njfossils.net/cover.html Big Brook Identification Page], Njfossils.net. Accessed July 16, 2015. This is a particularly fossiliferous site, with finds including fish teeth, crab and crustacean claws, shark teeth, rarely dinosaur teeth, dinosaur bone fragments (and on a very rare occasion a complete bone), megalodonyx (prehistoric sloth) teeth and bone fragments.[http://www.fossilsites.com/STATES/NJ.HTM US And Canadian Fossil Sites -- Data for New Jersey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100415140618/http://www.fossilsites.com/STATES/NJ.HTM |date=2010-04-15 }}, Fossilsites.com. Accessed July 16, 2015. The area is regarded as one of the top three dinosaur fossil sites in the state. Multiple dinosaur finds have been found in this area.Morton, Rebecca. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2008/05/21/discovery-day-opens-window-on-prehistory/ "Discovery Day opens window on prehistory"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525214242/https://www1.gmnews.com/2008/05/21/discovery-day-opens-window-on-prehistory/ |date=May 25, 2022 }}, News Transcript, May 21, 2008. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Creatures 80 million years old still remain in Marlboro, although most of them remain hidden to the naked eye. Residents were recently able to take a close look at the fossils of these extinct creatures, which are still being discovered around town. " In 2009, a leg section from a duckbilled dinosaur called a hadrosaur was found.via Associated Press. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/02/marlboro_dentist_finds_dinosau.html "Marlboro dentist finds dinosaur bone in stream"], NJ.com, February 25, 2009. Accessed September 14, 2016.[http://www.njfossils.net/new.html New Stuff that's being found In the Area!], Njfossils.net. Accessed June 12, 2015. The first dinosaur discovery in North America was made in 1858 in this area.[http://www.fossilguy.com/sites/bbrook/ Big Brook, NJ], Fossilguy.com. Accessed June 12, 2015. Several bones from a Mastodon were found in 2009 by an individual fossil hunting.{{webarchive |date=Jul 25, 2011 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725021458/http://www.asnj.org/n-0109.pdf}} The deposits of marl which gave the township its name have played a major role in preserving the fossils found in the area.Hays, Constance L. [https://www.nytimes.com/1997/02/02/nyregion/golden-oldies.html "Golden Oldies"], The New York Times, February 2, 1997. Accessed August 11, 2014. "Much of the credit for New Jersey's dinosaur fossil finds goes to the vast deposits of marl around the state, Dr. Gallagher said. Marl, for which towns like Marlton and Marlboro are named, is a greenish sand that was prized by farmers for its fertilizing capability and now is sought after as a water softener." The fossil beds can be accessed from the bridge on Monmouth Road in Marlboro.[http://www.njesta.org/fossilsites.html Fossil Sites in New Jersey], New Jersey Earth Science Teachers Association. Accessed August 11, 2014.

Some areas of Monmouth County Big Brook Park allow bow hunting access with a permit.[http://monmouthcountyparks.com/documents/127/2009-10%20maps%20-%20final.pdf Big Brook Park], Monmouth County Park System. Accessed July 13, 2012.

Bella Vista Country Club has an 18-hole course over 5,923 yards with a par of 70. It is considered a Private Non-Equity club.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20030729211259/http://www.bellavistacc.com/ Home page]}}, Bella Vista Country Club. Accessed August 11, 2014.

The Henry Hudson Trail goes through parts of Marlboro. In September 2009, the Monmouth County Park System closed a section of the Henry Hudson Trail Southern Extension going through Marlboro Township (Aberdeen Township to Freehold) for 18 months while a portion of the path that runs through the Imperial Oil superfund clean-up site was remediated.Jordan, Bob. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/438251246 "Section of Henry Hudson trail closing for contaminated-soil cleanup"], Asbury Park Press, September 10, 2009. Accessed August 11, 2014. "The Monmouth County Park System is closing a section of the Henry Hudson Trail Southern Extension (Aberdeen to Freehold) for 18 months beginning Monday, officials said, for an environmental cleanup of contaminated soil under federal oversight."

• Music Festival – Spring
• Dinosaur Day – April
• Memorial Day Parade – May
• Marlboro Stomp The Monster 5K & Festival – May
• Marlboro Blues & BBQ Festival – Fall
• Marlboro Day – Summer/Fall
• Halloween Party & Parade – October
• Multicultural Day – November

Marlboro Township offers a summer camp program for grade school children. The program is a six-week program, with an optional 7th week consisting of aqua-week. It is run by the Marlboro Township Recreation & Parks Commission.

• Peppadew Fresh Vineyards

The township has attempted to preserve the areas known as F&F properties, Stattel's Farm and McCarron Farm (also known as Golden Dale Farm) from future development. The last two farms are currently working farms and while the township has purchased the development rights on the property, their fate remains unknown.Staff. [http://nt.gmnews.com/news/2007-03-21/Front_page/027.html "Town acts to preserve 43-acre farm"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130124064807/http://nt.gmnews.com/news/2007-03-21/Front_page/027.html |date=2013-01-24 }}, News Transcript, March 21, 2007. Accessed August 11, 2014. "Township officials have purchased the McCarron Farm, also known as Golden Dale Farm, Pleasant Valley Road, and preserved it from residential development. By using a grant from the state, the cost to Marlboro taxpayers will be about $300,000, according to information provided by the township." The development rights of F&F property were purchased for $869,329 to keep the {{convert|79|acre|m2|adj=on}} site as open space.

Open space funding is paid for by a number of sources. State and local sources account for most of the funding. Marlboro obtains the funding from a special tax assessment. The town collects $600,000 annually from a local open space tax assessment of 2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.Hurley-Schubert, Victoria. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2007/05/31/purchase-of-development-rights-to-help-save-property/ "Purchase of development rights to help save property"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125202116/https://www1.gmnews.com/2007/05/31/purchase-of-development-rights-to-help-save-property/ |date=January 25, 2021 }}, News Transcript, May 31, 2007. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Marlboro takes in about $600,000 per year from a local open space tax assessment of 2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, according to township officials."

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Marlboro Township is governed within the Faulkner Act under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 63.[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=10 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 10. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government.[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey], Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The governing body is comprised of the mayor, who is elected directly, and the five-member Marlboro Township Council, with all elected positions chosen at-large in partisan voting to serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with a municipal election conducted in odd-numbered years as part of the November general election. Three council seats come up for vote together and two other council seats come up for election together with the mayoral seat two years later. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the Council selects a President and Vice-President from among its members. As the township's legislative body, the council sets policies, approves budgets, determines municipal tax rates, and passes resolutions and ordinances to govern the township. The council also appoints citizen volunteers to certain advisory boards and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The council may investigate the conduct of any department, officer or agency of the municipal government. They have full power of subpoena as permitted by statute.

{{As of|2025}}, the Mayor of Marlboro Township is Democrat Jonathan Hornik, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027.[https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/government/mayor-jon-hornik Mayor Jonathan Hornik], Township of Marlboro. Accessed January 29, 2025. Members of the Marlboro Township Council are Council President Michael Milman (D, 2025), Council Vice President Juned Qazi (D, 2025), Antoinette DiNuzzo (D, 2025), Michael Scalea (D, 2027) and Iqleen K. Virdi (D, 2027).[https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/government/township-council Marlboro Township Council], Marlboro Township. Accessed January 29, 2025. "The Marlboro Township Council is made up of five elected officials. Township residents elect a new Councilperson every four years on the first Tuesday in November. The Council elects a President and Vice-President, each of whom serve a term of one year or until the election and qualification of a successor."[https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/images/finance/2024-adopted-budget.pdf 2024 Municipal Data Sheet], Marlboro Township. Accessed January 29, 2025.[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Monmouth/119047/web.317647/#/summary November 8, 2023 General Election Official Results], Monmouth County, New Jersey, updated January 18, 2024. Accessed January 22, 2024.[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Monmouth/111499/web.278093/#/summary November 2, 2021 General Election Official Results], Monmouth County, New Jersey, December 13, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.

In January 2015, the township council selected Mike Scalea from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2015 of Frank LaRocca, who resigned earlier that month to take a seat as a municipal judge.Grossman, Jeremy. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2015/02/05/scalea-appointed-to-council/ "Scalea appointed to council"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118163120/https://www1.gmnews.com/2015/02/05/scalea-appointed-to-council/ |date=November 18, 2018 }}, News Transcript, February 5, 2015. Accessed June 19, 2020. "After considering three individuals they called 'very strong candidates,' the members of the Township Council unanimously voted to appoint Mike Scalea to fill the council seat formerly held by Frank LaRocca. At the Jan. 30 meeting, Scalea was sworn into office by Mayor Jonathan Hornik. Scalea will serve the remainder of LaRocca's term, which expires on Dec. 31.... Because the vacant council seat had been held by a Democrat, the Marlboro Democratic Committee was tasked with submitting the names of three residents to the council as possible replacements for LaRocca.... All three candidates switched their party affiliation from Republican to Democrat in order to qualify for the appointment."

The following individuals have served as mayor (or the other indicated title), since the Faulkner Act system was adopted in 1952:

• Leroy Van Pelt (1952–1954) – Van Pelt was Chairman of the Township Committee for the five preceding years in office. In 1952, the Faulkner Act changed the township leadership positions to the current mayor–council system.
• Dennis Buckley (1954–1958) – Township Chairman
• Charles T. "Specs" McCue (1958–1962) – Township Chairman
• Paul E. Chester (1962–1963) – Elected Mayor January 3, 1962 – Prior to election he served on the Township Committee."Chester Named Marlboro Mayor", Asbury Park Press, January 4, 1962, Page 16
• Joseph A. Lanzaro (1963–1964)
• Walter Grubb (1964–1968)
• Charles T. "Specs" McCue (1968–1969) – Owning a grocery store on Main Street in Marlboro, his career started in 1942 under the old form of government. During his time in local government, he was mayor for four terms and a member of the Planning Board for 8 years."11 Vying for 3 Council Posts in Marlboro", Asbury Park Press, November 6, 1967, Page 8
• Walter Grubb (1969) – appointed to serve out for McCue who died in office. After the November general election in which Morton Salkind won the balance of the mayoral term, he and Grubb battled over who would fill the seat until January 1.Polsky, Barry. [http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1969/11/13/page/3/article/will-real-mayor-please-stand-up "News Briefs: Will Real Mayor Please Stand Up?"], Chicago Tribune, November 13, 1969. Accessed September 10, 2015.
• Morton Salkind (1969–1975)Rosman, Mark. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2014/11/20/salkind-walsh-served-towns-as-suburbia-was-developing/ "Salkind, Walsh served towns as suburbia was developing"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526000704/https://www1.gmnews.com/2014/11/20/salkind-walsh-served-towns-as-suburbia-was-developing/ |date=May 26, 2022 }}, News Transcript, November 20, 2014. Accessed January 20, 2018. "According to an obituary published in the Nov. 4 edition of the New Jersey Jewish News, Morton Salkind, 82, of Denville, who in the early 1970s served as the mayor of Marlboro and as a state Assemblyman representing Monmouth County, died on Oct. 4."
• Arthur Goldzweig (1976–1979)
• Saul Hornik (1980–1991)Rosman, Mark. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2005/12/14/friends-family-bid-farewell-to-ex-mayor/ "Friends, family members bid farewell to ex-mayor; Saul G. Hornik served 12 years in Marlboro post"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118210153/https://www1.gmnews.com/2005/12/14/friends-family-bid-farewell-to-ex-mayor/ |date=November 18, 2018 }}, News Transcript, December 15, 2005. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Saul G. Hornik, who as Marlboro's mayor from January 1980 through December 1991 worked to make his town one of central New Jersey's most desirable communities, died of complications from lung cancer on Dec. 6 at Calvary Hospital, the Bronx, N.Y."
• Matthew Scannapieco (1992–2003)Spahr, Rob. [http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2015/08/former_nj_mayor_admits_to_raping_child_report_says.html "Former N.J. mayor admits to raping child, report says"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, August 12, 2015. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Matthew V. Scannapieco, 71, who served as Marlboro's mayor from 1992 to 2003, pleaded guilty in May to the repeated sexual abuse of a child, first-degree rape and unlawful sexual contact in the first degree, the Asbury Park Press reported."
• Robert Kleinberg (2003–2005)
• Jonathan Hornik (2005–present)

Perennially popular political issues of note in Marlboro include land development and loss of open space, growth of population leading to the need for additional public schools and higher property taxes, and recurring instances of graft and political corruption.

Former three-term mayor Matthew Scannapieco was arrested by the FBI and subsequently pleaded guilty to taking $245,000 in bribes from land developer Anthony Spalliero, in exchange for favorable rulings and sexual favors.Quirk, James A. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1791949841.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+13%2C+2005&author=JAMES+A+QUIRK&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Developer+Spalliero's+ties+to+mayor+go+back+for+years&pqatl=google "Developer Spalliero's ties to mayor go back for years"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302001742/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1791949841.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS%3AFT&type=current&date=Apr+13%2C+2005&author=JAMES+A+QUIRK&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Developer+Spalliero%27s+ties+to+mayor+go+back+for+years&pqatl=google |date=March 2, 2013 }}, Asbury Park Press, April 13, 2005. Accessed January 4, 2012. "Early in his 12-year run as mayor, Scannapieco socialized with Spalliero at Bourbon Street in Sayreville, a go-go bar owned by one of Spalliero's sons. Shopping center suit A 1999 lawsuit, filed by a group of Marlboro citizens trying to overturn the Planning Board's decision to allow Spalliero to build a Route 79 shopping center, claimed various conflicts of interest between Scannapieco and Spalliero."[http://www.app.com/assets/pdf/B33010412.PDF United States Of America -v- Matthew V. Scannapieco] The same investigation has also resulted in charges against several other township officials as well as a Monmouth County Freeholder.

Marlboro Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District[https://www.njredistrictingcommission.org/documents/2021/Data2021/Plan%20Components.pdf 2022 Redistricting Plan], New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 8, 2022. and is part of New Jersey's 13th state legislative district.[https://nj1015.com/whats-your-new-nj-legislative-district-20-moved-on-new-map/ Districts by Number for 2023-2031], New Jersey Legislature. Accessed September 18, 2023.

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As of March 2011, there were a total of 26,633 registered voters in Marlboro Township, of which 7,125 (26.8%) were registered as Democrats, 4,299 (16.1%) were registered as Republicans and 15,202 (57.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 7 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-monmouth-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Monmouth], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 5, 2012.

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 53.5% of the vote (9,915 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 45.6% (8,450 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (154 votes), among the 18,636 ballots cast by the township's 27,821 registered voters (117 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 67.0%.{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-monmouth.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Monmouth County |date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-monmouth.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Monmouth County|date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}} In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 49.9% of the vote (10,014 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 48.1% (9,663 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (155 votes), among the 20,082 ballots cast by the township's 27,603 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.8%.[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-monmouth.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Monmouth County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 5, 2012. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 50.1% of the vote (9,378 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 49.2% (9,218 votes) and other candidates with 0.3% (87 votes), among the 18,731 ballots cast by the township's 25,204 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.3.[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_monmouth_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Monmouth County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 5, 2012.

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 73.7% of the vote (7,518 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 25.2% (2,574 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (107 votes), among the 10,337 ballots cast by the township's 27,919 registered voters (138 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.0%.{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-monmouth.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220101811/http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-monmouth.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 20, 2014 |title=Governor - Monmouth County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-monmouth.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Monmouth County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}} In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 58.5% of the vote (7,355 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 36.1% (4,541 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.2% (533 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (80 votes), among the 12,570 ballots cast by the township's 26,863 registered voters, yielding a 46.8% turnout.[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-monmouth.pdf 2009 Governor: Monmouth County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017230351/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-monmouth.pdf |date=2012-10-17 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 5, 2012.

File:Marlboro High School, NJ.jpg located on North Main Street]]

The Marlboro Township Public School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.[https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=381521499991483693f72c2c1580dae6 Marlboro Township Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification], Marlboro Township Public School District. Accessed September 25, 2024. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eight in the Marlboro Township School District. Composition: The Marlboro Township School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Marlboro Township." As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 4,537 students and 410.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.1:1.[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3409720&DistrictID=3409720 District information for Marlboro Township School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024. The district has eight school facilities: one pre-school, five elementary schools and two middle schools. The schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3409720 School Data for the Marlboro Public Schools], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.) are

David C. Abbott Early Learning Center[https://dace.mtps.org/ David C. Abbott Early Learning Center], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 187 students (opened 2002) serves kindergarten and preschool special education,

Defino Central Elementary School[https://dces.mtps.org Defino Central Elementary School], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 526 students in grades K–5 (opened 1957),

Frank J. Dugan Elementary School[https://fdes.mtps.org/ Frank J. Dugan Elementary School], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 649 students in grades K–5 (opened 1987),

Asher Holmes Elementary School[https://ahes.mtps.org/ Asher Holmes Elementary School], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 447 students in grades 1–5 (opened 1973),

Marlboro Elementary School[https://mes.mtps.org/ Marlboro Elementary School], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 493 students in grades K–5 (opened 1971),

Robertsville Elementary School[https://res.mtps.org/ Robertsville Elementary School], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 461 students in grades 1–5 (opened 1968),

Marlboro Memorial Middle School[https://mems.mtps.org/ Marlboro Memorial Middle School], Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024. with 1,004 in grades 6–8 students (opened 2003) and

Marlboro Middle School[https://mms.mtps.org/ Marlboro Middle School] with 755 students in grades 6–8 (opened 1976).[https://www.visitmonmouth.com/page.aspx?Id=239 County School List L-M], Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2024.[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/25/3030 School Performance Reports for the Marlboro Township Public School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/3030 New Jersey School Directory for the Marlboro Township Public School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.

Most public students in ninth through twelfth grades from Marlboro Township attend Marlboro High School, which is part of the Freehold Regional High School District, with some Marlboro students attending Colts Neck High School.[https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1722448295/frhsdcom/cmsplk57tnnxzfeuprta/AttendanceBoundaries.pdf FRHSD Attendance Boundaries; Which High School Will My Child Attend?], Freehold Regional High School District. Accessed September 24, 2024. The district also serves students from Colts Neck Township, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell Township and Manalapan Township.[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/1516/25/1650/000.html Freehold Regional High School District 2016 Report Card Narrative] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210072033/https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/1516/25/1650/000.html |date=December 10, 2017 }}, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 9, 2017. "The Freehold Regional High School District, the largest regional high school District in New Jersey, has six high schools with over 11,000 students and over 1,500 employees and spans 200 square miles. District members include the townships of Colts Neck, Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro, and the boroughs of Englishtown, Farmingdale, and Freehold." Many Marlboro students attend the various Learning Centers and Academies available at other district high schools and students from other municipalities in the district attend Marlboro High School's Business Learning Center.[http://www.frhsd.com/district/files/curriculum/QandA.pdf FRHSD Learning Centers and Academies: Questions and Answers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812210420/http://www.frhsd.com/district/files/curriculum/QandA.pdf |date=2014-08-12 }}, Freehold Regional High School District. Accessed August 11, 2014. As of the 2022–23 school year, Marlboro High School had an enrollment of 1,816 students and 112.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.2:1[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3405610&ID=340561003804 School data for Marlboro High School], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024. and Colts Neck High School had an enrollment of 1,432 students and 91.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis) and a student–teacher ratio of 15.7:1.[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3405610&ID=340561000237 School data for Colts Neck High School], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024. The FRHSD board of education has nine members, who are elected to three-year terms from each of the constituent districts.[https://www.frhsd.com/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=115&dataid=5452&FileName=FRHSD%20FY18%20CAFR.pdf#page=48 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Freehold Regional School District], New Jersey Department of Education, June 30, 2018. Accessed February 26, 2020. "The Freehold Regional High School District is a Type II District located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The School District is an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey, established to function as an educational institution. The Board of Education of the Freehold Regional High School District, comprisedof nine elected individuals, is the primary governing authority of the District." Each member is allocated a fraction of a vote that totals to nine points, with Marlboro Township allocated one member, who has 1.4 votes.Vilacoba, Karl. [https://archive.centraljersey.com/2002/09/26/marlboro-files-challenge-to-frhsd-voting-system/ "Marlboro files challenge to FRHSD voting system"], Central Jersey Archives, September 26, 2002. Accessed January 19, 2020. "Under the current weighted FRHSD vote apportionment, a nine-point voting system is in place. Howell has two board members for a combined 2 voting points; Marlboro, Manalapan and Freehold Township each have one vote worth 1.4 points; Colts Neck and Freehold Borough each have one vote worth 0.9 points; and Englishtown and Farmingdale each have one vote worth 0.5 voting points."

The High Point Schools are a group of private special education elementary and adolescent schools located on a {{convert|10|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus in the Morganville section of the township. The schools have been providing educational and therapeutic services for students ages 5–21 who have emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties for 45 years. The staff-to-student ratio is 1:3.[http://www.highpointschool.org/aboutus.asp About Us], High Point Schools. Accessed December 5, 2012. The school was built on the Doyle apple orchard.Randall Gabrielan, Marlboro Township, c. 1999, Page 70

Among other private schools serving Marlboro children is the Christian Brothers Academy, a boys Catholic high school (grades 9-12) located in nearby Lincroft; the Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, a Pre-K to Grade 8 Jewish Day School, which is a member of the Solomon Schechter Day School Association, the educational arm of the United Synagogue of America.[http://www.ssgmc.com/node/2 Who We Are] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922103418/http://ssgmc.com/node/2 |date=2012-09-22 }}, Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. Accessed February 4, 2013. Shalom Torah Academy in Morganville is an independent Jewish day school that serves students from the age of two through eighth grade.[http://shalomtorahacademy.thirdperspective.com/faq.php FAQs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110175022/http://shalomtorahacademy.thirdperspective.com/faq.php |date=2014-11-10 }}, Shalom Torah Academy of Western Monmouth County. Accessed February 4, 2013.

Now defunct, the Devitte Military Academy was established in 1918 by Major Leopold Devitte. Starting out as co-educational residential school, in 1920, it became an all-male school. The campus consisted of five buildings and other sleeping cottages. All buildings but one were demolished. One of the buildings was re-purposed and adapted for the Hindu-American Temple which currently occupies the campus.DeVitte Accepts Day Students, Red Bank Register, August 6, 1975, Page 5Services Friday for Maj. Devitte, Matawan Journal, May 8, 1952, Page 4

The Marlboro Free Public Library is open six days a week (closed Sundays). There are meeting rooms for groups to gather and hold meetings or parties. The children's department is large and well-lit, with a diverse selection of books. There is no additional charge for movie rentals.[http://www.monmouthcountylib.org/index.php/about-us/branches Branch Locations & Hours], Monmouth County Library. Accessed August 11, 2014.

Marlboro Township has two Little Free Library locations at opposite sides of the town. The first is in Morganville subdivision and the second is toward the town center, close to the town hall.

The Township of Marlboro has multiple departments which handle emergency services. In addition to the offices below, other departments can be reached through a countywide directory maintained by the Township of Marlboro.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/directory_municipal.html Telephone Directory] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309081951/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/directory_municipal.html |date=March 9, 2010 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed June 29, 2011. The following are the emergency service departments in Marlboro Township:

The police department was established in May 1962. At that time, there was one police officer who served the township. The Marlboro Township Police Department has more than 67 full-time police officers.[http://www.marlboropd.org/ Home Page], Marlboro Township Police Department. Accessed July 16, 2015. The current Chief of Police is Bruce E. Hall who started in this position in February 2009 following Police Chief Robert C. Holmes Sr. retiring suddenly on New Year's Eve 2008.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/TC_minutes122608.pdf Legislative Minutes – Marlboro Township Council Meeting (December 26, 2008)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045950/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/TC_minutes122608.pdf |date=July 21, 2011 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed July 16, 2015.

• Office of Emergency Management – The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for preparing for and managing any declared or other large-scale emergency, event, or occurrence, either man-made or natural, which may occur within Marlboro Township. By law the Office of Emergency Management must have an Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) that addresses all of the possible/probable emergencies that may occur.

The Fire Prevention Bureau enforces the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code in all buildings, structures and premises, Condo development residential buildings and other owner-occupied residential buildings. The Fire Prevention Bureau does not enforce codes in residential units with fewer than three dwelling units.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/fire_prev_main.html Fire Prevention Bureau] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716233005/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/fire_prev_main.html |date=July 16, 2015 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed July 16, 2015.

Marlboro Township has four volunteer fire companies and two volunteer first aid squads:[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/fire_firstaid_rescue.html Fire, First Aid, & Rescue Squads] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525090113/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/fire_firstaid_rescue.html |date=May 25, 2012 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed April 20, 2012.

;Fire companies[https://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/22/FD%20Directory%202015_16.pdf County of Monmouth Fire Department Directory], Monmouth County Fire Marshal's Office. Accessed September 14, 2016.

• Marlboro Fire Co. No. 1
• Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (founded 1958)[http://www.robertsvillefire.org/departmenthistory.htm History] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927065929/http://www.robertsvillefire.org/departmenthistory.htm |date=2013-09-27 }}, Robertsville Volunteer fire Company #1. Accessed September 9, 2013.
• Morganville Independent Volunteer Fire Company District 3[http://mifd283.com/page2.html About Us] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011055627/http://mifd283.com/page2.html |date=2013-10-11 }}. Morganville Independent Volunteer Fire Company District 3. Accessed September 9, 2013.
• Morganville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (founded 1914)[http://www.morganvillevolunteerfirecompany.org/ Home page], Morganville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. Accessed September 9, 2013.

• Marlboro First Aid & Rescue Squad (founded 1971)[http://www.marlborofirstaid.org/about-us.html About Us], Marlboro First Aid Squad. Accessed September 9, 2013.
• Morganville First Aid & Rescue Squad (founded 1952)[http://mfars.org/about-the-squad/ About the Squad], Morganville First Aid & Rescue Squad. Accessed September 9, 2013.

SWIFT911 is a high speed notification program with the capability of delivering recorded warnings to the entire community or targeted areas, via telephone, email, text or pager. Messages can be transmitted through the Marlboro Township Police Department or Office of the Mayor and the system can contact up to four telephone numbers until reaching the designated party. Emergency and Non-emergency messages are also able to reach TTY (teletypewriter) phones used by those who are deaf or hard of hearing.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/swift911-intro.html Emergency Notification System Established] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805134813/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/swift911-intro.html |date=August 5, 2009 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed June 29, 2011.

A stage coach station was located at the intersection of County Route 520 and Tennent Road in Robertsville. The stage coach line was a layover location for those traveling between Jersey City and Atlantic City."Rural Marlboro Awaits Industry", Asbury Park Press, July 5, 1961, Page 20

Started in 1867 (completed in 1877) as the Monmouth County Agricultural Railroad; A train rail ran through Marlboro. There were four stops in Marlboro (Bradevelt, Marlboro, Morganville, and Wickatunk).Train Schedule, Central Railroad of New Jersey, 1930 The railroad line was largely abandoned by the 1970s. Owned by Jersey Central in the 1990s it was leased to the Monmouth County Park System in a rail to trail process.

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{{As of|2010|5}}, the township had a total of {{convert|229.71|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|201.56|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|11.05|mi}} by Monmouth County and {{convert|17.10|mi}} by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Monmouth.pdf Monmouth County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed July 24, 2014.

The car is the most common mode of transportation in Marlboro. The main public thoroughfares in Marlboro are U.S. Route 9, Route 18, CR 520 and Route 79. Also, Route 34 goes through the northeastern part of the township. These routes provide access to major highways including the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Taxi services are also available through a number of local private companies.

There are multiple public transportation options available, including bus, rail, air and ferry service.

NJ Transit provides bus service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 131, 135 and 139 routes; on the 64 and 67 from Newark.[https://www.visitmonmouth.com/Page.aspx?Id=2906 Bus Routes], Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed April 30, 2023.

The Aberdeen–Matawan station is a heavily used NJ Transit train station.[https://www.njtransit.com/station/aberdeen-matawan-station Aberdeen Matawan station], NJ Transit. Accessed May 1, 2023. Commuter rail service is available on the North Jersey Coast Line, providing access to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Junction, with a transfer available for trains to Newark Liberty International Airport.[https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/rail/2023/04/230004/njcl.pdf North Jersey Coast Line schedule], NJ Transit, updated April 23, 2023. Accessed May 1, 2023. However, both options provide significant problems in terms of lack of available parking, which may require waiting periods of more than a year for a permit and private parking options can be expensive.

Ferry service is available through the SeaStreak service in Highlands, a trip that involves about a 25-minute drive on secondary roads from Marlboro Township to reach the departing terminal. SeaStreak offers ferry service to New York City with trips to Pier 11 (on the East River at Wall Street) and East 35th Street in Manhattan.Caldwell, Dave. [https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/realestate/24livi.html "A Clam Town, Coming Out of Its Shell - Living In Highlands, N.J."], The New York Times, August 24, 2008. Accessed August 11, 2014. "Three SeaStreak (seastreak.com) ferries depart on weekday mornings from the Conner's Ferry Landing. The trip to Pier 11 in Manhattan, near Wall Street, takes 40 minutes." The ferry service also offers seasonal travel, such as to the public beaches on Sandy Hook, baseball games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, trips to Broadway matinees, Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, college football games at West Point, fall foliage in the Hudson Valley, and to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, among other excursions.[https://seastreak.com/ Home Page], SeaStreak Ferries. Accessed March 18, 2022.

Following the closure of the Marlboro Airport, Old Bridge Airport in Old Bridge supplies short-distance flights to surrounding areas and is now the closest air transportation services. The closest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, which is {{convert|28|mi|km}} (about 39 minutes drive) from the center of Marlboro Township.[https://www.distance-cities.com/distance-marlboro-nj-to-newark-nj Marlboro NJ to Newark NJ], Distance between cities. Accessed July 28, 2022.

Marlboro Township is served by CentraState Healthcare System. Located in neighboring Freehold Township, the hospital is a partner of Atlantic Health System and is affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.[https://www.centrastate.com/who-we-are/ Who We Are], CentraState Medical Center. Accessed July 9, 2023. The hospital has a family practice with an office located in Marlboro Township.[https://www.familypracticeofcentrastate.com/locations/marlboro/ Marlboro], Family Practice of CentraState. Accessed July 24, 2021.

The next closest regional hospitals to the township are Bayshore Community Hospital, located in neighboring Holmdel Township, and the Old Bridge Division of Raritan Bay Medical Center, located in neighboring Old Bridge Township. The closest major university hospitals to the township are Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, along with Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro Township.

In 1958, the township set aside {{Convert|1500|acres}} for industrial development. Officially known as the Marlboro Industrial Park, it is located off Vanderburg Road. The industrial park slogan, created by John B. Ackley, is "You get a lot to like in Marlboro"."Ackley Urges Ratable Move To Marlboro", Asbury Park Press, September 18, 1969, Page 9

The NJDEP lists 39 known locations of underground storage tank contamination in Marlboro Township.[http://www.state.nj.us/dep/srp/bust/bmon.htm Monmouth County Site Remediation program], New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Accessed June 15, 2015.

Located off Tyler Lane and Spring Valley Road on the Old Bridge Township border, the area of Burnt Fly Bog in Marlboro Township is listed as a Superfund clean-up site. It is a rural area covering approximately {{convert|1700|acre|km2}}, most of it in Marlboro Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. During the 1950s and early 1960s, many unlined lagoons were used for storage of waste oil. As a result, at least {{convert|60|acre|m2}} of the bog have been contaminated. In addition to the current contaminated area, the site still consists of: [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Tyler+Lane,+marlboro+township,+nj&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.638819,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Tyler+Ln,+Morganville,+Monmouth,+New+Jersey+07751&ll=40.375721,-74.28189&spn=0.002272,0.003449&t=h&z=18 four lagoons]; an approximately 13,000-cubic-yard mound of sludge; and an undetermined number of exposed and buried drums. The site is a ground water discharge area for the Englishtown Aquifer. In this bog, ground water, surface water, and air are contaminated by oil and various organic chemicals. Contaminants known to be present include ethylbenzene, methylene chloride, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, base neutral acids, metals, PAHs, PCBs, unknown liquid waste, and VOCs.[http://www.epa.gov/region2/superfund/npl/0200528c.pdf Burnt Fly Bog], United States Environmental Protection Agency, June 10, 2015. Accessed June 12, 2015.

A number of studies have been mounted starting in 1981. At that time the EPA awarded a Cooperative Agreement and funds to New Jersey under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Early in 1982, EPA used CERCLA funds to install a {{convert|900|ft|m|adj=on}} fence and repair a {{convert|6|ft|m|adj=on}} section of a dike. In 1983, the state completed (1) a field investigation to study the ground water, (2) a feasibility study for removal of contaminated soil and drums, and (3) a feasibility study for closing the site. EPA and the state continue negotiating agreements for further cleanup activities.[http://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/0200528c.pdf Burnt Fly Bog]

Through 2003, a total of {{convert|33600|cuyd}} of sedimentation, sludge and soil have been removed for disposal and incineration.[http://www.gao.gov/archive/1999/rced-99-245/NJ/NJD980504997.html New Jersey: NJD980504997, Burnt Fly Bog], Government Accountability Office. Accessed December 4, 2016. The area was then back filled with top soil. In June 2011, a five-year review of the site was published. At that time the remediation status was complete as of date: 9/21/2004. Finally a fence has been installed around the entire site to restrict access and protect human health but has been breached in several locations.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} The downstream area was cleaned up to residential levels. It was recommended that the NJDEP continued monitoring off Site groundwater for five years. The final suggestion was "Since hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants remain at the Site which do not allow for unlimited use or unrestricted exposure, in accordance with 40 CFR 300.430 (f) (4) (ii), the remedial action for the Site shall be reviewed no less often than every five years. EPA will conduct another five-year review prior to June 2016."[https://semspub.epa.gov/work/02/109589.pdf Third Five-Year Review Report For The Burnt Fly Bog Superfund Site], United States Environmental Protection Agency, June 2011. Accessed January 14, 2023.

This {{convert|15|acre|m2|adj=on}} part of land was owned by Imperial Oil Co./Champion Chemicals. The site was added to the National Priorities List of Superfund sites in 1983.{{cite web|url=http://cfpub.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0200528 |title=Superfund Information Systems: Site Progress Profile |publisher=Cfpub.epa.gov |access-date=November 24, 2011}} The site consists of six production, storage, and maintenance buildings and 56 above-ground storage tanks. Known contamination includes PCBs, arsenic, lead and total petroleum hydrocarbons. A number of companies may have been responsible for waste oil discharges and arsenical pesticides released to a nearby stream as industrial operations date back to 1912. The area is protected by a fence that completely encloses it. This site is being addressed through Federal and State actions. Mayor Hornik of Marlboro Township, described the polluted site as "one of the worst in the country."Morton, Rebecca. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150614005019/http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2008-10-08/front_page/009.html "Full-court press is on for toxic site cleanup; Advocates want to see work completed at Imperial Oil location"], News Transcript, October 8, 2008. Accessed June 12, 2015. "Hornik said the polluted site is considered one of the worst in the country."

In 1991, EPA excavated and disposed of an on-site waste filter clay pile. In 1997, EPA posted warning signs on the Henry Hudson Trail which is located near the site and the tarp covering the remaining waste filter clay pile was replaced to prevent human contact and limit the migration of the contamination. Arsenic and metals continued to be found in soils in the vicinity of this site.{{cite web|author=Box 25286 |url=https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/wri/wri984016 |title=USGS Publications Warehouse |publisher=Pubs.er.usgs.gov |access-date=November 24, 2011}} In April 2002, EPA excavated and disposed of a {{convert|25|ft|m|adj=on}} by {{convert|25|ft|m|adj=on}} area of soil containing a tar-like material discovered outside of the fenced area. The presence of elevated levels of PCBs and lead in this material may have presented a physical contact threat to trespassers. In April 2004, {{convert|18000|cuyd}} of contaminated soil were removed from Birch Swamp Brook and adjacent properties. In August 2007, EPA arranged for

24-hour security at the site, given that Imperial Oil declared bankruptcy and ceased operations at the site during July 2007.[http://www.epa.gov/Region2/superfund/npl/0200764c.pdf Imperial Oil Company, Inc./ Champion Chemicals], United States Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed June 15, 2015.

The EPA announced in 2009 the start-up of remediation activities for contaminated soils at the site now called "Operable Unit 3" (OU3). Marlboro Township has received $10–$25 million in stimulus funding to pay for the cost of this cleanup.[http://www.state.nj.us/recovery/infrastructure/substance.html Hazardous Substance Superfund], State of New Jersey. Accessed June 15, 2015. "The eight sites and the range of funding to be made available for site cleanup work are:... 4. Imperial Oil (Marlboro) -- $10-$25 million"

On May 3, 2012, the EPA held a press conference. The spokesman "Enck said a $50 million effort over 25 years has cleaned the property, removing 4,600 gallons of oil that pooled on the land, along with 30 million gallons of ground water and 180,000 cubic yards of soil." A total of $17 million for the clean-up came from the federal Superfund program, with $33 million from the American Resource and Recovery Act.Hemlin, Ilya. [http://wobm.com/monmouth-county-superfund-site-gets-clean-bill-of-health/ "Monmouth County Superfund Site Gets Clean Bill of Health"], WOBM-FM, May 3, 2012. Accessed July 16, 2015. "A former toxic superfund site is now ready for redevelopment after the completion of a 50 million dollar cleanup of the 15 acre Imperial Oil Company site in Morganville."Murray, Ed. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/05/epa_announces_soil_cleanup_at.html "EPA announces soil cleanup at Marlboro Superfund site"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, May 3, 2012. Accessed July 16, 2015.

Marlboro Middle School contamination was an issue which was handled by the state and local level. It was not a Superfund site. This field was a cattle farm prior to being donated to the town for school construction. During the soccer fields improvement program, tests were conducted at the soccer complex which showed elevated levels of unspecified contaminants. The mayor closed the fields as soon as the test results came in. The township then applied for and received a grant to help with the remediation work. Marlboro received money from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund to conduct soil remediation at the soccer fields.Morton, Rebecca. [https://web.archive.org/web/20210125203946/https://www1.gmnews.com/2008/06/18/cleanup-required-on-site-of-soccer-field-upgrades/ "Cleanup required on site of soccer field upgrades"], News Transcript, June 18, 2008. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Mayor Jonathan Hornik said tests conducted at the soccer complex showed elevated levels of unspecified contaminants. He said as soon as the test results came in, the fields were closed and the township applied for a grant to help with the anticipated remediation work."

This property clean-up is being handled through the NJEDA and is not considered a Superfund clean-up site. The site is located at the northeastern intersection of Route 79 and Beacon Hill Road. There were a total of 10 buildings on the site along with wooded areas. Investigations found the presence of a variety of unspecified environmental contaminants associated with the construction of rocket launcher parts. In addition, investigations included possible groundwater contamination on the property. There are no current known plans for clean-up, however, public hearings have been held to start the process of clean-up and redevelopment of the area.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_minutes080509.pdf Meeting Minutes August 5, 2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045904/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_minutes080509.pdf |date=July 21, 2011 }}, Marlboro Township Planning Board. Accessed January 20, 2018. Marlboro Township was given a total of $200,000 in two different grants to complete remedial investigation of the site by the NJEDA.[https://www.thefreelibrary.com/NJEDA+Approves+13+New+Municipal+Brownfield+Grants%3B+State+Invests+...-a079436708 "NJEDA Approves 13 New Municipal Brownfield Grants; State Invests Nearly $1.7 Million to Further Environmental Cleanup."], The Free Library, October 25, 2001. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Marlboro Township, $62,660 to complete remedial investigation of a site at Route 79 and Beacon Hill Road and supplement the work done through a $433,310 grant. The 18-acre parcel was formerly used for various industrial and manufacturing operations. A prior grant of $142,950 funded preliminary assessment and initial investigation of the site, the former location of Entron Industries, Inc." The mayor has suggested it may take up to $5 million to clean up the land.[https://www1.gmnews.com/2004/09/14/resident-supports-plan-for-entron-industries-tract/ "Resident supports plan for Entron Industries tract"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525221804/https://www1.gmnews.com/2004/09/14/resident-supports-plan-for-entron-industries-tract/ |date=May 25, 2022 }}, News Transcript, September 14, 2004. Accessed January 20, 2018.

After a number of public hearings,[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_agenda080509.html Meeting Agenda August 5, 2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221195103/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_agenda080509.html |date=February 21, 2014 }}, Marlboro Township Planning Board. Accessed January 20, 2018. on July 14, 2011, a resolution was put forth authorizing the execution of the redevelopment agreement between The Township Of Marlboro and K-Land Corporation For The Property Known As Tax Block 132, Lot 18 (the Entron Industries site).[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/TC_agendas/2011/TC_agenda071411.pdf Council Meeting Agenda July 14, 2011] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221195203/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/TC_agendas/2011/TC_agenda071411.pdf |date=February 21, 2014 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed January 20, 2018. The developer suggested an investment of $100 million to clean up and develop the site. The site is currently under redevelopment. K-land and Marlboro reached an agreement for the development of the Property to include 365 residential units, 33% of which would be set aside as affordable housing units.[https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2008/a2247-06-opn.html K-Land Corp. v. Township of Marlboro, et al. February, 2008 :: New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division - Unpublished Opinions Decisions], Justia. Accessed January 20, 2018. The Redeveloper created "Camelot at Marlboro".[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/TC_agendas/2011/TC_minutes061611.pdf Council Meeting MinutesJune 16, 2011] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221195201/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/TC_agendas/2011/TC_minutes061611.pdf |date=February 21, 2014 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed January 20, 2018. This housing development has been completed and the property has been restored.

The Arky property is a non-Superfund clean-up site with focus by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, located at 217 Route 520 in Marlboro Township. This {{convert|22|acre|m2|adj=on}} site was an automobile junkyard. Contamination consisted of volatile organic compounds in the groundwater and soil contamination of metals, trichloroethylene (TCE), methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).[http://www.accessmvs.com/dep/srp/publications/site_status/2002/pdf/monmouth.pdf Township in Monmouth County]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Monmouth NJ County, November 12, 2009. Initial clean-up consisted of removal of the contaminated soil. Also found were buried drums of unknown product. There were 22 drums removed. In 1998, NJDEP conducted a second drum removal action. They excavated 70 buried drums and removed some of the contaminated soil around the drums. The drums of hazardous wastes had been crushed and buried prior to 1987. To further monitor the property, NJDEP has installed additional monitor wells near the site to collect ground water samples. Investigations are continuing to determine if additional contamination is present on the site which would require clean-up actions.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100813150339/http://njedl.rutgers.edu/ftp/PDFs/1338.pdf Site Highlights], Rutgers University New Jersey Environmental Digital Library, backed up by the Internet Archive as of August 13, 2010. Accessed July 16, 2015.

This {{convert|77|acre|m2|adj=on}} propertyVilacoba, Karl. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2002/07/10/sprawling-farm-recalls-old-times-in-marlboro-77-acre-dimeo-property-moves-closer-to-becoming-a-piece-of-municipal-land/ "Sprawling farm recalls old times in Marlboro 77-acre Dimeo property moves closer to becoming a piece of municipal land"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525220812/https://www1.gmnews.com/2002/07/10/sprawling-farm-recalls-old-times-in-marlboro-77-acre-dimeo-property-moves-closer-to-becoming-a-piece-of-municipal-land/ |date=May 25, 2022 }}, News Transcript, July 10, 2002. Accessed January 20, 2018. was purchased by Marlboro Township under P.B. 938-05[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_agenda080305.html Planning Board Minutes August 3, 2015] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105210125/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_agenda080305.html |date=January 5, 2009 }}, Township of Marlboro. Accessed August 30, 2015. for recreational uses, including walking-jogging trails, a playground area and a picnic grove area.Ramer, Larry. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2004/03/31/firm-proposes-cleanup-of-farm-contaminants/ "Firm proposes cleanup of farm contaminants; Marlboro officials continue to pursue tract for public use"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227172631/https://www1.gmnews.com/2004/03/31/firm-proposes-cleanup-of-farm-contaminants/ |date=December 27, 2019 }}, News Transcript, March 31, 2004. Accessed January 20, 2018. The property is located at Pleasant Valley and Conover roads. Clean-up is being handled through the NJEDA and is not considered a Superfund clean-up site. In 2004, Schoor DePalma[http://marlboro-nj.gov/TC_minutes061203.pdf Legislative Minutes – Marlboro Township Council Meeting June 12, 2003], Township of Marlboro. Accessed August 30, 2015. addressed the contaminated soil on the property. The soil on this property had widespread hazardous levels of arsenic, lead, pesticides and petroleum related contamination; consistent with farming-related operations. Additionally, the property contains a pond that is polluted with arsenic, a common agricultural contaminant.Murtha, Jack. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2012/05/09/marlboro-moves-forward-on-two-cleanup-projects/ "Marlboro moves forward on two cleanup projects"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125195821/https://www1.gmnews.com/2012/05/09/marlboro-moves-forward-on-two-cleanup-projects/ |date=January 25, 2021 }}, News Transcript, May 9, 2012. Accessed January 20, 2018. "One resolution that was passed will bring about the remedial investigation of the southern portion of the Dimeo farm off Conover Road, which contains a pond that is polluted with arsenic, Business Administrator Jonathan Capp said. He said the contaminant is common in old farming areas. "

After clean-up, deep monitoring wells were created. In 2007, Birdsall Engineering investigated arsenic and pesticide contamination on the property. Two isolated hot spots were found with high levels of pesticides. The clean-up work was funded by the state farmland preservation program.{{cite web |url=http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2007/0221/Front_page/046.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124084607/http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2007/0221/Front_page/046.html |url-status=dead|archive-date=January 24, 2013 |title=Birdsall will investigate trio of sites in Marlboro | nt.gmnews.com | News Transcript |publisher=Newstranscript.gmnews.com |date=February 21, 2007 |access-date=November 24, 2011 }} In 2008, Marlboro Township received state funds for continued clean-up and monitoring by the NJEDA.[http://www.njeda.com/web/pdf/HDSRF_2008Report.pdf Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund 2008 Annual Report], New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Accessed January 20, 2018.

This property is on the border of the land that formerly housed the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital. This presents its own possibilities, should the Township of Marlboro purchase the hospital property.Eng, Jeanette M. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150909060134/http://nt.gmnews.com/news/2002-12-04/Front_page/045.html "Firm hired to analyze Marlboro hospital redevelopment blueprint; Township Council wants professional examination of planned uses for tract"], News Transcript, December 4, 2002. Accessed September 29, 2015.

This site is being addressed through state and local department and funds and is not a superfund clean-up site. In 1997, the Monmouth County Park System bought {{convert|378|acre|km2}} of the closed Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital land. The intent is to create a regional park, similar to Holmdel Park.Corrigan, Kevin. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2007/04/04/development-of-park-is-slow-to-take-shape/ "Development of park is slow to take shape; Monmouth County bought Marlboro tract from state years ago"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227154809/https://www1.gmnews.com/2007/04/04/development-of-park-is-slow-to-take-shape/ |date=December 27, 2019 }}, News Transcript, April 4, 2007. Accessed January 20, 2018. "The area, designated Big Brook Park by the Monmouth County Park System, was purchased by the county from the state in 1997 for $4 million. The land was once part of the former Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital.... Eventually, the park system would like to convert the area into a regional park, similar to Holmdel Park. Such a designation would require that 20 percent of the park be developed with visitor amenities such as bathrooms and playgrounds, while allowing the other 80 percent to remain undeveloped." It is also expected to be home to part of the Henry Hudson Trail.[http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2525 Henry Hudson Trail], Monmouth County Park System. Accessed June 1, 2015. The plans for the property have not been completed, in part due to potential environmental contamination.Staff. [http://politickernj.com/2007/06/karcher-secures-funding-for-environmental-study-of-marlboro-hospital/ "Karcher Secures Funding for Environmental Study of Marlboro HospitalRead more at Karcher Secures Funding for Environmental Study of Marlboro Hospital"], PolitickerNJ, June 7, 2007. Accessed September 29, 2015. Preliminary environmental studies by Birdsall Engineering found asbestos and oil contamination on the grounds.{{cite web|url=http://theweirdusmessageboard.yuku.com/topic/2720/t/Marlboro-gets-rights-to-hospital-property.html |title=Marlboro gets rights to hospital property in Weird N.J. - The Magazine Forum |date=October 9, 2008 |publisher=Theweirdusmessageboard.yuku.com |access-date=November 24, 2011}} The land is contaminated with arsenic, reportedly a byproduct of farming. In an attempt to further classify the contamination, the Luis Berger Group has done further testing on this site. They are reporting that the arsenic found on the site is "actually a naturally occurring condition in local and regional soil in this area". Additionally they reported that the site contamination found in the prior study was caused by a number of factors, including a former septic system (Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital discharged the effluent from the hospital into Big Brook{{cite web|url=http://mysite.verizon.net/sknowlton2/marl3.htm|title=History of Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital|work=verizon.net|access-date=2013-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902024905/http://mysite.verizon.net/sknowlton2/marl3.htm|archive-date=2014-09-02|url-status=dead}}), pesticide mixing building, fuel oil underground storage tank, and construction debris. This evaluation made the following recommendations to the NJDEP:

• Tank storage closure and removal—Excavation of surficial soils along with post excavation sampling
• Removal of septic systems
• Asbestos abatement
• Wetlands restoration

The site of the closed Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital has on-site contamination—it is not considered a Superfund clean-up site. Mayor Jonathan Hornik estimates it could cost more than $11 million to clean up. Mayor Jonathan Hornik stated that the state clearly has the responsibility for cleaning up the site. He however stated that, in the interest of getting it done, the township may have to show some flexibility in helping the state defray the costs.Editorial. [http://www.app.com/article/20100125/OPINION01/1260310 "Break Marlboro stalemate"], Asbury Park Press, January 26, 2010. Accessed December 5, 2012. In addition to the contamination on the site, the old buildings from the hospital are now in a state of decay and plans were made to demolish them. By 2015 the property had been completely demolished. Buildings, streetlights, roads and underground structures were demolished and removed from the property."Before and After the Accident, The Courier-News, July 11, 2016, p. A10.

This site is being addressed through state and local funds and is not considered a Superfund clean-up site. The property is contaminated with an undisclosed substance. To clean up the contamination, 1,708 cubic yards of soil was removed. The site is located on Prescott Drive, Block 233 Lot 13.[http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_agenda07-05-06.html Marlboro Township Planning Board Agenda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105214926/http://www.marlboro-nj.gov/PB_agenda07-05-06.html |date=January 5, 2009 }}, Township of Marlboro, July 5, 2006. Accessed June 15, 2015.

Marlboro has two sister cities:

• {{Flagicon|Japan}} Nanto, Japan
• {{Flagicon|China}} Wujiang, China

Marlboro's first sister city, Nanto was formerly known as Jōhana (Nanto was formed after the merger of the towns of Fukuno, Inami and Jōhana). It was officially Marlboro's sister city in August 1991 as part of an agreement signed by mayor Saul Hornik with Johana's mayor.Murtha, Jack. [http://www1.gmnews.com/2012/03/07/marlboro-continues-bond-with-nanto-city-japan/ "Marlboro continues bond with Nanto City, Japan"], News Transcript, March 7, 2012. Accessed August 29, 2016. "Marlboro officials originally signed the sister city agreement with Johana, Japan, in 1997, which formalized a friendship that began in 1991.... Johana merged with several other municipalities in 2004 to form the larger Nanto City. The re-signing ceremony marked the first official agreement between Marlboro and the larger collective of Nanto City, although the municipalities had continued to participate in the youth exchange program beforehand."

Marlboro's second sister city, WujiangBoyd, Alesha Williams. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/2534614441.html?FMT=ABS&date=Dec+12%2C+2011 "Marlboro now has a sister-city in China"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302001731/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/2534614441.html?FMT=ABS&date=Dec+12%2C+2011 |date=March 2, 2013 }}, Asbury Park Press, December 12, 2011. Accessed July 13, 2012. is an urban city in Jiangsu Province of southeast China. It has been regarded for "The Land of Rice and Fish" and "The Capital of Silk". It is recently known for being the "Capital of Electronics". Wujiang officially became a sister city with Marlboro in December 2011.Murtha, Jack. [http://nt.gmnews.com/news/2012-01-04/Front_Page/Marlboro_welcomes_new_sister_city.html "Marlboro welcomes new sister city; Officials sign agreement with Wujiang City, China"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130124103156/http://nt.gmnews.com/news/2012-01-04/Front_Page/Marlboro_welcomes_new_sister_city.html |date=2013-01-24 }}, News Transcript, January 4, 2012. Accessed September 19, 2012. "After nearly three years spent building a sister city relationship, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik and Vice Director of the Standing Committee of the Wujiang Congress Shen Jianwei signed an agreement on Dec. 9 that formally established an association between Marlboro and Wujiang City, China.... The Marlboro-Nanto youth exchange program, which was established in 1991 to form a similar situation with residents of Nanto City, Japan, may provide a loose basis for the new sister city program with the Chinese municipality of Wujiang, Hornik said."

There are youth exchanges with each of these cities. In February 2011, there were 41 exchange students from Wujiang City, China welcomed into the homes of Marlboro. They were also welcomed August 2012 and August 2014. However, beginning in 2014, exchange students from Wujiang City visit Marlboro every other summer.Marlboro-Wujiang Youth Exchange Program, Township of Marlboro

{{Category see also|People from Marlboro Township, New Jersey}}

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Marlboro Township include:

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• John Boyd (1679–1708), the first Presbyterian minister ordained in America[https://www.nytimes.com/1895/06/05/archives/latter-day-pilgrimage-presbyterians-pay-a-visit-of-commemoration-to.html "Latter Day Pilgrimage; Presbyterians Pay a Visit of Commemoration to a Church. Old Scots Established In 1685 Seven Hundred Persons Gather at the Tomb of the First Pastor, the Rev. John Boyd, on Free Hill."], The New York Times, July 5, 1895. Accessed January 20, 2018.
• Chris Carrino, sports play-by-play announcerDavis, Gayle. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20180122001118/https://www.livinginmedia.com/article/calling-the-shots.html "Calling The Shots"]}}, Living In Marlboro, June 27, 2008. Accessed January 20, 2018. "I’ll never forget that when we came to a friend’s house for a barbecue down in Marlboro they said we’d be crazy not to look here. So we did. My wife and son are comfortable here; they have to be since I’m not around all the time."
• Robert J. Collier (1876–1918), Editor of Collier's Weekly who owned the publishing company P.F. Collier & SonStaff. [https://www.newspapers.com/image/143827350/?terms=%22Funeral%2Bof%2BR.J.%2BCollier%22# "Funeral of RJ Collier"], Asbury Park Press, November 12, 1918, p. 2. via Newspapers.com. Accessed December 12, 2016.Brandt, Linda Mattice. [https://books.google.com/books?id=RekcDAAAQBAJ&pg=PT155 First in the Homes of His Countrymen: George Washington's Mount Vernon in the American Imagination], p. 155. Accessed December 12, 2016. "In 1911, his enormous white residence for the publishing magnate Robert J. Collier in Wickatunk, New Jersey, featured not one, but two facades inspired by Mount Vernon."
• Alex DeJohn (born 1991), professional soccer player for Atlanta United[https://odusports.com/news/2013/7/22/208761265.aspx "Alex DeJohn Playing Professionally In Finland"], Old Dominion Monarchs men's soccer, July 22, 2013. Accessed August 9, 2022. "Former ODU Soccer standout Alex DeJohn (Marlboro, NJ) is playing professionally in Finland for EIF. His team is in Division II Finnish league called Kakkonen South."
• Frank Dicopoulos (born 1957), actor (Guiding Light)[http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_Page/018.html Event helps conservation foundation raise $150,000] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927230946/http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_Page/018.html |date=2007-09-27 }}, Atlanticville, October 27, 2005. "Frank Dicopoulos, a Marlboro resident who for 19 years has played Frank Cooper on the soap opera "The Guiding Light," also attended the event."
• Max Ehrich (born 1991), actor from High School Musical 3: Senior YearRapkin, Mickey. Was engaged to Demi Lovato briefly before she called off the engagement. [https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/fashion/27camp.html "Auditioning Round the Campfire"], The New York Times, July 27, 2008. Accessed November 23, 2008. "And what they want, it seems, is intensity. Max Ehrich, 17, of Marlboro, N.J., spent seven summers at French Woods. In November he will be seen as a principal dancer in the feature film High School Musical 3."
• Jeff Feuerzeig (born 1964), film screenwriter and directorFalkenstein, Michelle. [https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9805E6DA173BF933A05752C0A9639C8B63 "From Maplewood To Sundance"], The New York Times, January 30, 2005. Accessed August 10, 2012. "In 1988, Daniel Johnston, a songwriter, gave a legendary concert in Pier Platters, an independent Hoboken record store. 'He had a mental breakdown during the concert and ran amok for two weeks,' said Jeff Feuerzeig, who grew up in Hazlet and Morganville and attended Trenton State College."
• Ronald "Monkey Man" Filocomo, Bonanno crime family associate, convicted murderer of Bonanno capo Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano[https://web.archive.org/web/20080411192845/http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcj/releases/2002/filicomo1220.htm "Charges Target Reputed Soldier In Bonanno Crime Family"], New Jersey Attorney General's office press release, dated December 19, 2002, backed up by the Internet Archive as of April 11, 2008. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Ronald R. Filocomo, 52, 1 Stone Lane, Marlboro, Monmouth County, NJ. Identified in official reports as a reputed soldier in the Bonanno organized crime family."
• Josh Flitter (born 1994), actor most noted for starring in the movies The Greatest Game Ever Played and Nancy DrewIsraeli, Tali. [http://www1.gmnews.com/2005/10/05/greatest-game-is-next-step-in-actors-career-2/ "'Greatest Game' is next step in actor's career: Josh Flitter of Marlboro plays key role of caddy in true story of golfer"], News Transcript, September 28, 2005. Accessed January 20, 2018. "Hollywood may have found its next child star in Marlboro resident Josh Flitter."
• Elmer H. Geran (1875–1954), politician represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1925 to 1927 after having served in the New Jersey General Assembly in 1911 and 1912Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1954/01/14/archives/elmer-h-geran-78-in-congress-192325.html "Elmer H. Geran, 78, In Congress 1923-25"], The New York Times, January 14, 1954. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Elmer H. Geran, former Congressman, assemblyman and United States attorney, died last night at his home, Glen Geran Farm, Marlboro Township."
• Hunter Gorskie (born 1991), professional soccer defender for the New York CosmosAnness, Kaitlyn. [http://patch.com/new-jersey/marlboro-coltsneck/marlboro-native-advances-soccer-career-in-new-york "Marlboro Native Advances Soccer Career in New York; Hunter Gorskie grew up in Marlboro, and now he'll hit the field as a New York Cosmo."], Marlboro-Coltsneck Patch, July 8, 2013. Accessed September 10, 2015.
• Mark Haines (1946–2011), host on the CNBC television networkDe La Merced, Michael J.; and Stelter, Brian. [https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/05/25/mark-haines-cnbc-anchor-dies-at-65/ "Mark Haines, CNBC Anchor, Dies at 65"], The New York Times, May 25, 2011. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Mark Haines, an anchor at CNBC who for years narrated the vicissitudes of the markets, died on Tuesday evening at his home in Marlboro, N.J., the network said on its Web site."
• Garret Hobart (1844–1899), 24th Vice President of the United States[http://www.owingsstone.com/getperson.php?personID=I15198&tree=owingsstone Garret Hobart, Vice Pres. of US - Owing Stone Family], Owingsstone.com. Accessed November 30, 2006.
• Asher Holmes (1740–1808), Lived in Pleasant Valley... Colonel in the Revolutionary War who saw battle, elected first sheriff of Monmouth county and in 1774, he was appointed to the Committee of Correspondence (a forerunner to the Continental Congress)... He was a member of the state legislative council from 1786 to 1787George C. Beekman, Early Dutch Settlers of Monmouth County, 1915, Reprinted 1974
• John D. Honce (1834–1915), member of the New Jersey General Assembly who was a champion of fisherman and clammers along the shore"Notables Attend the Honce Funeral", Asbury Park Press, November 24, 1915, Page 1
• Mike Kamerman, guitar player for the indie pop band SmallpoolsPayne, Chris. [http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1569324/smallpools-talks-ridiculously-quick-ascent-and-dreaming-single "Smallpools Talks 'Ridiculously Quick' Ascent and 'Dreaming' Single"], Billboard, July 9, 2013. Accessed January 8, 2015. "Kamerman and frontman Sean Scanlon -- natives of Marlboro, N.J. and Westchester, N.J., respectively -- have been collaborating since 2007 and playing in various bands."
• Ellen Karcher (born 1964), New Jersey state senator from 2004 to 2008[https://web.archive.org/web/20080125051827/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/Karcher.asp Senator Karcher's legislative web page], New Jersey Legislature, copy from Internet Archive dated January 25, 2008. Accessed November 23, 2008.
• Dan Klecko (born 1981), NFL Fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles[https://web.archive.org/web/20080828212259/http://philadelphiaeagles.com/team/DanKlecko.html Dan Klecko], Philadelphia Eagles, backed up by the Internet Archive as of August 28, 2008. Accessed June 12, 2015.
• Jeff Kwatinetz (born 1965), Hollywood talent managerWaxman, Sharon. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140921122049/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-380955.html "Firm Believer: With His Hollywood Management Company, Jeff Kwatinetz Is Reaching for the Stars"], The Washington Post, July 8, 2002. Accessed September 9, 2013. "Kwatinetz was born and raised in Brooklyn, his father an accountant in the garment industry and his mother a homemaker. When Jeff was in third grade, the family, which included a younger brother, moved to Marlboro, N.J."
• Otandeka Laki (born 1996), footballer who plays as a winger and a striker for the Uganda women's national team[http://www.ugandandiasporanews.com/2013/08/07/the-next-big-thing-in-americas-woman-soccer-league-ugandan-born-otandeka-laki17/comment-page-1/ "The Next Big Thing In America’s Woman Soccer League — Ugandan Born Otandeka Laki,17"], Uganda Diaspora News, August 7, 2013. Accessed February 23, 2022. "Otandeka Laki, 17, started her career in elementary school playing for recreational teams in Marlboro Township.... A member of an elite soccer club Match Fit United, Oti a senior at Colts Neck High High School in New Jersey is currently the leading goal scorer in her league and someone with a future in the American Women’s Soccer league."
• Craig Mazin (born 1971), screenwriter of Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4Celano, Clare Marie. [http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2010-03-03/Front_Page/Freehold_Hall_of_Fame_inductees_to_be_feted.html "Freehold Hall of Fame inductees to be feted"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130102182913/http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2010-03-03/Front_Page/Freehold_Hall_of_Fame_inductees_to_be_feted.html |date=2013-01-02 }}, News Transcript, March 3, 2010. Accessed February 5, 2011. "Screenwriter and author Craig Mazin, a native of Staten Island, N.Y., was 13 when he moved to Marlboro."
• Idina Menzel (born 1971 as Idina Kim Mentzel), lived in Marlboro from kindergarten to third gradeStaff. [http://georgestreetplayhouse.blogspot.com/2008/04/intimate-evening-with-idina-menzel.html "Intimate Evening with Idina Menzel"], George Street Playhouse, April 2, 2008. Accessed February 6, 2011. "Last night, Idina Menzel launched her tour at George Street Playhouse promoting her new album "I Stand." In a truly intimate setting, Idina shared stories of growing up as a jewish girl in Marlboro and Somerset and thinks she probably lived in New Brunswick before moving to Long Island."
• Adam Mesh (born 1975), television reality show contestant on NBC's Average Joe and Average Joe: Adam Returns[https://archive.today/20130124041107/http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2005/0817/Front_Page/008.html "'Average Joe' returns for new reality show"], News Transcript, August 17, 2005. Accessed September 9, 2013. "Marlboro native Adam Mesh, who made his mark on NBC's Average Joe and then starred on his own show Average Joe: Adam Returns, will take part in the Battle of the Network Reality Stars."
• Akash Modi (born 1995), artistic gymnast who represented the United States at the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships[https://usagym.org/pages/athletes/athleteListDetail.html?id=119053 Akash Modi], USA Gymnastics. Accessed August 11, 2019. "Birthplace: Edison, NJ USA Hometown: Morganville, NJ USA Name of High School: High Technology High School High School Graduation Year: 2013"
• Jim Nantz (born 1959), sportscasterCraig, Jack. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/294472811 "CBS' Nantz a Smoothie from Start"], Boston Globe, November 11, 1988. Accessed September 10, 2015. "'It took me one-tenth of a second to answer. My wife and I grew up in Marlboro, New Jersey. We were coming home,' he said. Three years later, Nantz and his wife are living in Westport, Conn."Gottlieb, Nat. "CBS touting Sheridan as sure thing in NCAA studio.", The Star-Ledger, August 14, 1996. "In addition to the highly-respected Nantz a Marlboro native who anchors CBS' golf and is lead play-by-play announcer for NCAA basketball Sean McDonough and former Giants defensive back Mike Maycock will form the second team."
• Declan O'Scanlon (born 1963), member of the New Jersey General Assembly since 2012Reitmeyer, John. [http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/15/07/21/budget-pension-reform-preoccupy-top-gop-member-of-assembly-budget-committee/ "Profile: Fiscal Reforms And Top GOP Member of Assembly Budget Committee"], NJ Spotlight, July 22, 2015. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Education and professional experience: Born in Marlboro, O'Scanlon has degrees from Monmouth University in finance and psychology."
• Kal Penn (born 1977), actor who has appeared in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and HouseAmdur, Neil. [https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/18NJpeople.html "Still in Touch With His Jersey Roots, an Actor Mines His Talent"], The New York Times, March 18, 2007. Accessed July 30, 2008.
• Melissa Rauch (born 1980), actress (The Big Bang Theory, Best Week Ever)Sommers, Michael. "Fringe characters - Four with Jersey attitudes aim to amuse festival audiences", The Star-Ledger, August 12, 2005.Considine, Bob. [http://www.nj.com/inside-jersey/index.ssf/people/take_five_with_melissa_rauch.html "Take Five with melissa Rauch"], The Star-Ledger/Inside Jersey, May 2011. Accessed December 5, 2012. "2. Growing up in Marlboro, did you know from an early age that you wanted to go into comedy and comedic acting? [A.] Marlboro was a great place to grow up!"
• Tony Reali (born 1978), television personality and host (Around the Horn)[http://www.athletepromotions.com/speaker/tony-reali.php Toni Reali], Athlete Promotions. Accessed December 5, 2012. "He is a Marlboro Township, New Jersey native and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey."
• John Reid (1683–1723), County Judge and Surveyor-General of East Jersey who created one of the earliest surviving map of East Jersey in 1686 and was one of the first members elected to the New Jersey Assembly following its creation in 1702Lurie, Maxine N.; and Mappen, Marc. [https://books.google.com/books?id=_r9Ni6_u0JEC&pg=PA686 "John Reid"], p. 686, Encyclopedia of New Jersey. Rutgers University Press, 2004. {{ISBN|9780813533254}}. Accessed January 7, 2017. "The family came to New Jersey in 1863 and settled in Perth Amboy, and in 1686, they moved to the Wickatunk section of Marlboro."
• Howie Roseman (born 1975), General Manager of the Philadelphia EaglesSchwartz, Andy. [http://www.csnphilly.com/01/29/10/Fulfilled-For-Eagles-Roseman-Persistence/landing.html?blockID=171699&feedID=2230 "Fulfilled: For Eagles' Roseman, Persistence Paid Off"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120907164044/http://www.csnphilly.com/01/29/10/Fulfilled-For-Eagles-Roseman-Persistence/landing.html?blockID=171699&feedID=2230 |date=2012-09-07 }}, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, January 29, 2010. Accessed February 6, 2011. "A native of Marlboro, N.J., Roseman didn't send letters to only the Eagles and Jets."
• Felicia Stoler, host of TLC's Honey, We're Killing the KidsTesoriero, Tobi Drucker. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20081122003919/http://www.livinginmedia.com/article/felicia_stoler_spreading_health_with_a_little_tlc.html 'Felicia Stoler: Spreading Health With A Little TLC"]}}, living Marlboro, July 1, 2007. Accessed November 15, 2008. "Stoler calls both Holmdel and Marlboro home. She grew up in Marlboro, where she attended the Delfino (Central School), Marlboro Middle School, and Marlboro High School (her family still owns a home in town)."
• David Stone (born 1966), Broadway producer (Wicked and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee)Grossman, Gary. [http://blog.nj.com/southjerseylife/2007/07/a_wicked_journey_through_the_l.html "A 'Wicked' journey through the land of Oz"], South Jersey Life, July 22, 2007. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Stone -- a native of Marlboro in central New Jersey -- learned theater at one of the most unlikely of theater schools -- the University of Pennsylvania."
• Rev. John Tennent (1707–1732), Presbyterian Minister who provided initial thought into the "Great Awakening" in Presbyterian theology. Buried at Old Scot's Burial Ground. A tablet, erected by the Presbyterian Synod of New Jersey in 1915 commemorates his life is near his grave."Memorial Tablet for Rev. John Tennent", Asbury Park Press, February 25, 1915, Page 6"End Presbyterian Synod Sessions", Asbury Park Press, October 21, 1915, Page 1
• Paul Wesley (born 1982), actor who has appeared on The Vampire DiariesMorton, Rebecca. [http://www1.gmnews.com/2009/08/13/vampire-diaries-to-give-marlboro-native-star-turn-4/ "Vampire Diaries to give Marlboro native star turn"] Tri-Town News, August 13, 2009. Accessed September 14, 2016. "You never know what to expect as an actor, but Marlboro native Paul Wesley can expect to have audiences watching him on the CW's The Vampire Diaries on Thursdays this fall."
• Sharnee Zoll-Norman (born 1986), point guard who has played for the Chicago Sky of the WNBABloom, Marc. [https://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/10/sports/high-school-basketball-nothing-but-net-in-marlboro.html "High School Basketball; Nothing but Net in Marlboro"], The New York Times, February 10, 2001. Accessed October 2, 2017. "The families of two of the freshmen moved to the Marlboro school district last year, but the parents said it was not strictly for basketball. 'We came here not only for basketball but for academics, too,' Cheryl Zoll, Sharnee's mother, said.... The Zolls previously lived at nearby McGuire Air Force Base, where her mother, Cheryl, a career officer, taught military history."

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• John Warne Herbert, Jr. (born 1853), lawyer and member of the Rutgers football team in the first intercollegiate football game ever played between Princeton University and Rutgers University (then, Rutgers College). He later became Mayor of Helmetta, New Jersey and Chairman of the State Highway Commission of New Jersey.

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• [http://www.marlboro-nj.gov Marlboro Township official website]
• [http://www.codepublishing.com/KS/Gardner/html/Gardner14/Gardner1410.html Stream Corridor Requirements Legislation]

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