Although the borough didn't officially become Tinton Falls until 1975, the area once known as New Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury Township has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. The very modern municipal complex off Tinton Avenue houses the police department, municipal court and numerous borough departments such as planning and zoning boards, recreation, emergency management and the tax collector. Follow the main drive all the way to the back of the complex to find the borough's Department of Public Works and recycling center.