Hornik Opposes Tree Recycling Facility

Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik officially announced his opposition to the proposed on Tennent Road, and asked residents to join the fight.

The proposal, by Atlantic Tree Realty, has been before the Environmental Committee, which deferred it pending more information, and the Zoning Board, which is waiting to see whether or not the case will be deferred to the county level, a move the board opposes.

“The site is within a residentially zoned neighborhood and is inconsistent with the surrounding uses,” said Hornik. “This is just not the type of clean ratable we’re looking to attract. Further troubling is the close proximity of this proposed facility to the , and nothing is more important than our children’s safety.”

A Feb. 21 Zoning Board meeting had Atlantic Tree Realty on the agenda, but the company asked to be removed from the public hearing, according to a township news release.

"It is now anticipated that Atlantic Tree will file a formal application with
the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council and seek approval from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders," the news release said.

officials met with county officials last week, registering official complaints and concerns about the proposal.

“This is a blatant attempt to sidestep a public discussion of this application in Marlboro,” said Hornik. “The residents of this community will be directly impacted by this proposal, and their concerns must be heard and addressed. I will do everything in my power to ensure that this application is returned to its rightful jurisdiction before the Marlboro Zoning Board.”

I am committed to protecting the health and safety of the Township’s citizens and will not only appear to object to any County approval but will further pursue any and all legal remedies challenging such approval,” said Hornik. “I urge all Township residents to join me in fighting this proposal before the County Board of Chosen Freeholders to defend the character of our neighborhoods and the health and safety of our residents.”