Bomb Threat Closes Marlboro Schools Thursday: District

MARLBORO, NJ — Marlboro Township Public Schools closed Thursday after the district received a bomb threat, according to officials.

In a statement shared on social media, school officials initially called for a two-hour delay after the district received the threat in an email.

The threat targeted Marlboro Memorial Middle School and the Board of Education buildings, according to Marlboro Township police.

"This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution to allow authorities to thoroughly investigate the situation and ensure that the premises are safe for everyone," the district said in a post on X. "We will keep you informed as we receive new information from police."

In a follow-up post shared 15 minutes later, officials said schools would close Thursday. Officials decided to close schools to allow law enforcement to investigate the threat.

Marlboro Town Hall also closed Thursday due to its proximity to the Board of Education building, Mayor Jon Hornik said in an email. The building has since reopened.

"We ask for your patience as employees return to the building," Hornik said. "The blood drive and all afternoon recreation center programs are on as scheduled."

Marlboro police said the agency and other law enforcement agencies were conducting a "thorough and comprehensive check" of the school buildings using explosive detecting canines; however, police also said the threat had been deemed "low risk and low credibility."

Officials said residents should not call the police for updates. Families should monitor their emails or the school district's website for updates.