June 2021
Fireworks
Hazlet's annual fireworks show returns this year with a bang on Saturday, July 3 around 9pm. (Rain date July 5.)
The fireworks go off from Veterans Park and can be seen in parking lots and backyards all around. Watching them with family and friends is a tradition in Hazlet.
There will be food trucks and a deejay starting at 6pm at Veterans Park. Parking is available at the Swim Club Parking lot.
HAZLET LIBRARY
Did you know the Hazlet Library now offers new tablets for internet browsing?
Library patrons can borrow them with a valid Monmouth County Library Card for up to an hour. They can be used anywhere in the library. Ask about the self-service tablet station when you visit.
More info.
HAZLET SWIM CLUB
You can still sign up for the Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club, now open every day through Labor Day, Sept. 6. The hours are 11am to 8pm.
Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join.
Note, there is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends. Also, members can bring guests on daily passes ($10 children / $15 adults.)
Wishing all the Raritan High School graduates a wonderful future! You can see the ceremony recording via Youtube.
EVENTS
Thursday, July 1 - The new Hazlet Pops community band will give a free performance in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Patriotic Night: Honoring Our Heroes." Bring chairs.
Saturday, July 3 - The annual Hazlet Township Fireworks Display will go off from Veterans Park at dusk. Rain date July 5th.
Thursday, July 8 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert at the 8th Street Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of "Mamma Mia!" 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs
Thursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Thomas Mosher. Bring your chairs.
Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at 8th Street Park. The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana."
Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE and Hazlet Hope Foundations. 6 to 9 pm.
Saturday, Oct 2 - Hazlet Day at Veterans Park
Saturday, Oct 23 - Hazlet Woofstock pet fair. Location TBA
Stay tuned for more programs coming this summer for Kids, Adults & Seniors from the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Committee.
HAZLET RECREATION
Thursday, July 1 - Veterans Park. Theme: "Patriotic Night: Honoring Our Heroes."
Thursday, July 8 - Eighth Street Park. Theme: "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of Mamma Mia. 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue.
Thursday, July 22 - Veterans Park. Theme: "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Tom Mosher. Directly following the concert, there will be special performance from the Pete Wikul Band.
Thursday, July 29 - Eighth Street Park Theme: "Cinema Spectacular!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, Moana.
Hazlet Pops is comprised of musicians from in and around Hazlet. The band leader is Ray Lahaye of the Raritan High School Marching Band, with assistant Carmine Fiumano.
Hazlet Pops Junior band camp did not attract enough signups to be viable, but we will offer the program again next summer.
Fireworks
Hazlet's annual fireworks show returns this year with a bang on Saturday, July 3 at dusk. (Rain date July 5.)
The fireworks go off from Veterans Park and can be seen in parking lots and backyards all around. Watching them with family and friends is a tradition in Hazlet. Make plans to enjoy!
Field and Picnic Rentals
You can now reserve township playing fields and picnic areas. Call or email the office for more information.
HAZLET LIBRARY
Did you know the Hazlet Library has a new Self-Service Kiosk near the entrance? Here's a list of things you can do:
- Checkout library materials
- Renew overdue items
- View Holds that are available for pickup
- Pay fines with Credit or Debit cards
- Reserve internet computer
- Release Print job – from internet stations
- Print receipt for transactions or elect to receive receipt by email
- Language options: There are a variety of language options to enhance the check-out experience. You can press any language option to translate all kiosk options into that language
HAZLET HOPE NETWORK
HAZLET SWIM CLUB
View of the Main Pool at Hazlet Swim Club, June 10
Hooray! Starting Saturday, the Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club will be open everyday through Labor Day, Sept. 6. The hours are 11am to 8pm.
Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join.
Note, there is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends. Also, members can bring guests on daily passes ($10 children / $15 adults.)
HAZLET HAMMERHEADS
Registration is now closed. Head Coach Jim Rimbault and Assistant Coach Olivia Havens are busy training over 50 young athletes in the water. They look great!
Saturday, June 19 - Hazlet Swim Club is open this weekend and starting Monday, remains open for members until Labor Day for fun, sun and friendships. Join online or at the gate.
Thursday, July 1 - The new Hazlet Pops community band will give a free performance in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Patriotic Night: Honoring Our Heroes." Bring chairs.
Saturday, July 3 - The annual Hazlet Township Fireworks Display will go off from Veterans Park at dusk. Rain date July 5th.
Thursday, July 8 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert at the 8th Street Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of "Mamma Mia!" 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs
Thursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Tom Mosher. Directly following the concert, there will be special performance from the Pete Wikul Band. Bring your chairs.
Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops will give a free performance at Leocadia Court park. [Update 6/22: The location has changed to 8th Street Park] The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, "Moana."
Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE and Hazlet Hope Foundations. 6 to 9 pm.
Saturday, Oct 2 - Hazlet Day at Veterans Park
Saturday, Oct 23 - Hazlet Woofstock pet fair. Location TBA
Stay tuned for more programs coming this summer for Kids, Adults & Seniors from the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Committee.
HAZLET RECREATION
Fireworks
Hazlet's annual fireworks show returns this year with a bang on Saturday, July 3 at dusk. (Rain date July 5.)
The fireworks go off from Veterans Park and can be seen in parking lots and backyards all around. Watching them with family and friends is a tradition in Hazlet. Make plans to enjoy!
Field and Picnic Rentals
You can now reserve township playing fields and picnic areas. Call or email the office for more information.
HAZLET SWIM CLUB
It was an amazing weekend at the Hazlet Swim Club as temperatures hovered n the 90s, baking the Jersey Shore. But our members had a great weekend cooling off in the 4 pools. Statewide cable channel News 12 New Jersey came out to do a story about the scene at Hazlet Swim Club. Here's the video.
The pool club will operate on weekends and holidays beginning on Saturday, May 29, and then daily beginning on June 21 through September 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join. There is a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends.
HAZLET HAMMERHEADS
Practices have started at the Swim Club! There are 48 kids on the Swim Team and registration will remain open for just one more week. Head Coach Jim Rimbault welcomes all to join the Hazlet Hammerheads Swim Team. More information.
Hazlet Hammerhead Swim Team members and Coach Jim pause briefly during practice for a photo on Thursday, June 10.
Monday, June 21 - Hazlet Swim Club opens for daily enjoyment. Membership required.
Thursday, July 1 - The new Hazlet Pops community band will give a free performance in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Patriotic Night: Honoring Our Heroes." Bring chairs.
Saturday, July 3 - The annual Hazlet Township Fireworks Display will go off from Veterans Park at dusk. Rain date July 5th.
Thursday, July 8 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert at the 8th Street Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of Mamma Mia. 8th Street Park is located at 8th Street & Brown Avenue, accessible from Laurel Avenue. Bring chairs
Thursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops will perform a free concert in Veterans Park from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night honoring former RHS band conductor Fred Mosher. Directly following the concert, there will be special performance from the Pete Wikul Band. Bring your chairs.
Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops and Hazlet Pops Junior community bands will give a free performance at Leocadia Court park.(Update: The location is now 8th Street Park) The theme is Cinema Spectacular! Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, Moana.
Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE and Hazlet Hope Foundations. 6 to 9 pm.
Saturday, Oct 2 - Hazlet Day at Veterans Park
Saturday, Oct 23 - Hazlet Woofstock pet fair. Location TBA
Stay tuned for more programs coming this summer for Kids, Adults & Seniors from the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Committee.
HAZLET POLICE
Hazlet Police K-9s were highlighted twice last week.
Rico Assists in Rescue
On May 25 around 11 pm, Patrolman Cody Sachs and his partner K-9 Rico were dispatched to Matawan to assist in locating a missing elderly female with dementia. Upon arrival, Ptl. Sachs met with Ptl. Sheehan of Matawan PD and performed a sweep of the residence to ensure the female was not hiding inside. Once it was confirmed the female was not inside, the family directed Ptl. Sachs and K-9 Rico in the direction they believed the female walked in.
After searching the area for some time with no positive results, Ptl. Sachs and K-9 Rico began checking the opposite direction where K-9 Rico quickly located a scent trail. Ptl. Sachs and K-9 Rico continued to track the scent to the back of a residence on a street nearby. In the rear of the residence was a steep embankment in which K-9 Rico almost fell. K-9 Rico began to bark in order to alert Ptl. Sachs he detected a human odor in the embankment.
Ptl. Sachs illuminated the area with his flashlight and observed a female at the bottom of the embankment in the area where K-9 Rico alerted. Ptl. Sachs identified himself and the female identified herself as the missing woman they were searching for. Ptl. Sheehan from Matawan PD went down the embankment to begin rendering aid to the woman.
If it had not been for the efforts of Ptl. Sachs and K-9 Rico, this woman would not have been found in a timely manner which could have resulted in much more serious injuries or consequences. Everyone here at the Hazlet Township Police Department is very proud of Ptl. Sachs and K-9 Rico’s diligence and dedication to finding this missing woman.
K-9 Diablo: End of Watch On May 28, Hazlet Police announced the death of K-9 Diablo. K-9 Diablo was acquired by the Hazlet Police and his K-9 handler Lt. Kevin Geoghan in September 2010. Together, the K-9 team spent a significant time training in the areas of Narcotics Detection, Tracking and Apprehension. He faithfully served the residents of Hazlet and surrounding towns until his retirement on January 1, 2020.
Come to the outdoor Hazlet Library Book Sale on Saturday, June 5 for bargains on used books. The volunteer Library Commission uses all proceeds to benefit improvements at the Hazlet library at 251 Middle Road. Hours are 9am to 1pm. Please bring your own bags and small bills.
JUNE 8 PRIMARY
The June 8 Primary election will be conducted primarily in-person. Registered party members will not automatically receive ballots by mail. The usual polling places in Hazlet Township will be open to anyone who wants to vote in-person using a voting machine. Mail in ballot applications are available. Ballottrax is available to track the status of mail-in ballots. All the details here.
- View the Holmdel-Hazlet Patch Voting Guide with candidate statements.
HAZLET SWIM CLUB
Last weekend's miserable weather squashed the opening weekend at the Hazlet Swim Club. But on Monday, the sun came out and members came back to the club. A few swam and played tennis. Others gathered on lawn chairs and enjoyed each other's company. The gate staff was welcoming and ready to help anyone with signing up.
Keep an eye on the Swim Club page for any weather-related closures.
The pool club will operate on weekends and holidays beginning on Saturday, May 29, and then daily beginning on June 21 through September 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit the Membership page for all the details on how to join. We now offer a special reduced rate just for weekdays after 4 pm and all-day on weekends.
The Hazlet Hammerheads Swim Team is forming. Register a child for the team. More information.
EVENTS
Saturday, June 5 - Library Book Sale outside the library at 251 Middle Road.9am to 1pm. More info.
Saturday, June 5: Monmouth County Paper Shredding truck will be at Keyport's Fireman's Park (across from the fishery) from 9am to 1pm. More info.
Tuesday, June 8 - Primary Election. More info.
Saturday, June 5 - Free paper shredding for county residents at Keyport Fireman's Park. More info.
Monday, June 21 - Hazlet Swim Club opens for daily enjoyment.
Thursday, July 1 - Hazlet Pops community band free performance in Veterans Park "Patriotic Night: Honoring Our Heroes." 7 to 8 pm.
Thursday, July 8 - Hazlet Pops performs free concert "Give Our Regards to Broadway!" Location TBA. From 7 to 8 pm. Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of Mamma Mia.
Thursday, July 22 - Hazlet Pops performs free concert "Back to the Classics." This is the Raritan HS Alumni Night Honoring Fred Mosher. Directly following the concert, there will be special performance from the Pete Wikul Band.
Thursday, July 29 - Hazlet Pops performs Cinema Spectacular! A special night featuring the Hazlet Pops Junior community band. Directly following the concert there will be an outdoor movie showing of the Disney movie, Moana.
Saturday, August 7 - Special fundraising event at Hazlet Swim Club to benefit RAINE and Hazlet Hope Foundations. 6 to 9 pm.