Township of Monroe News

Posted: April 17, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE COMMUNITY ENERGY PLAN STAKEHOLDERS PUBLIC MEETING

The Township of Monroe received a $10,000 grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to develop a Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) for the Township. The Plan is designed to achieve the State's goal of 100% clean energy by 2050. The Plan includes addressing six clean energy initiatives and individual community strategies as required by the BPU. 

The grant requires the Township to schedule a public stakeholders meeting to gather input and provide feedback from Township residents about the proposed plan. The Plan will be reviewed and approved by the Township Council before submitting it to the BPU. 

The public meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Library. All interested residents are invited to attend. 

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE - LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by the Township Clerk of the Township of Monroe for: New Sports Building at James Monroe Park

Flushing Forecast #7

6/8/26 - 6/21/26

Our team is in the process of working on our unidirectional flushing (UDF) program, to flush fire hydrants, to remove accumulated sediment in water mains and comply with NJ DEP regulations that require all Township hydrants be inspected annually. Please note that the rate of progress is directly affected by variables and conditions found as our crews move through the township. 

Rupa Siegel sworn in as Chairwoman and Michael Markel sworn in as Vice Chairman

MONROE TOWNSHIP – January 8, 2026 – The Monroe Township Council held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026.

At the meeting, the Township Council elected Councilwoman Rupa Siegel as Council President and Councilman Michael Markel as Council Vice President. Both officials will serve in these leadership roles for the first time.