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Borough & Schools
ONGOINGUNCONFIRMED
October 5 Planning Board meeting is canceled
Not confirmed against the source as of October 2, 2026: that the online calendar still lists the October 5 meeting at Borough Hall. Check the source before relying on it.
A borough public notice says the Planning Board has canceled its regular meeting set for Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street. The notice does not give a replacement date or report any action on pending applications.
The borough’s online calendar still lists the October 5 meeting at Borough Hall; the cancellation notice is posted in the Agenda Center.
- Source: Eatontown Planning Board: October 5 cancellation notice
ONGOING
School closure notice separates October 9 from October 12
Eatontown Public Schools announced September 30 that students will be off Friday, October 9, while staff have a professional in-service day. Schools and district offices will close Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and all schools reopen Tuesday, October 13. The notice does not say whether district offices are open October 9.
NEWUNCONFIRMED
Borough Hall stays open October 12; Community Center closes October 5 and 23
Not confirmed against the source as of October 2, 2026: Borough Hall and Public Works being open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 12. Check the source before relying on it.
Borough Hall and Public Works will be open regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, October 12, according to the borough calendar. Eatontown public schools and district offices are closed that day.
The Eatontown Community Center, which hosts adult programs, will be closed Monday, October 5, and Friday, October 23, according to Eatontown Recreation.
NEWUNCONFIRMED
Borough Council meets October 14 and October 28
Not confirmed against the source as of October 2, 2026: the October 14 council meeting, the lack of posted agendas, and the dates and times of the other committee meetings. Check the source before relying on it.
The Eatontown Borough Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 47 Broad Street. No agendas for those meetings were posted as of October 2.
Other October meetings on the borough calendar include the Economic Development Advisory Committee (October 14, 4 p.m.), Traffic Advisory & Complete Streets (October 15, 6 p.m., in person and on Zoom), Shade Tree (October 15, 7 p.m.), Zoning Board (October 19, 7 p.m.) and the Environmental Committee (October 27, 7 p.m., on Zoom).
- Sources: Eatontown calendar: October 14 Borough Council meeting; Eatontown October calendar
NEWUNCONFIRMED
Fourth-quarter property taxes are due November 1
Not confirmed against the source as of October 2, 2026: the November 1 due-date listing, the Tax Collector's 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hours and the 732-389-7604 phone number. Check the source before relying on it.
The borough calendar lists property taxes as due Sunday, November 1, with payments accepted without interest through November 10. The Tax Collector’s office at Borough Hall, 47 Broad Street, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be reached at 732-389-7604.
- Source: Eatontown calendar: property taxes due November 1
Elections
ONGOINGUNCONFIRMED
New Jersey registration deadline is October 13
Not confirmed against the source as of October 2, 2026: the Eatontown election page linking to borough polling locations and county election information. Check the source before relying on it.
The New Jersey Division of Elections lists Tuesday, October 13, as the voter-registration deadline for the November 3 general election. Its FAQ links to online registration and to a page where voters can check their status.
In-person early voting runs October 24 through November 1 at county-designated sites, and Election Day polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eatontown’s election page links to borough polling locations and county election information.
AI in Your Community
ONGOING
Monmouth Regional handbook sets rules for classroom AI
Monmouth Regional’s 2026-27 student handbook allows students to use AI, when teachers permit it, as an aid for brainstorming, clarifying concepts and improving understanding. Students are expected to cite AI-generated content and be open about using it, and teachers must clarify whether AI is barred on an assignment.
The handbook bars sharing confidential or personally identifiable information with AI tools and says AI detection results cannot be the sole basis for an academic-integrity finding. It directs the administration to inform families about AI use in the curriculum. It does not list specific AI products used in classrooms.
Still Developing
The latest confirmed movement, the open question and the next checkpoint.
OPENPolice plate-reader record does not identify the current vendor
The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Atlas of Surveillance lists an Eatontown Police automated license-plate-reader program, citing a New Jersey State Police audit released in July 2025. The inventory does not identify a vendor or establish current camera counts, retention or sharing settings. A borough policy, contract or accessible audit is still needed.
First covered October 1, 2026.
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