Middletown Township Restricting Public Access to Township Facilities Through 3/31 Due to COVID-19

As a preventative measure, the Middletown Township Committee has restricted public access to Township buildings and canceled all activities (with the exception of the March 16^th Township Committee Meeting) starting Saturday, March 14^th through Tuesday, March 31^st to protect residents from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) will be open to the public on Saturday, but closed beginning Monday, March 16th. The Middletown Township Police Department will continue to remain open to the public and available to respond to calls 24/7.

 “Out of an abundance of caution, the Township Committee and I believe it is in the community’s best interest to limit personal interactions during this period of uncertainty,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “We strongly encourage residents to visit our website and register for Township emergency alerts to stay on top of this ever-changing situation.”

For the most up-to-date information regarding Township-related closures and event cancellations, visit www.middletownnj.org/coronavirus. To register for “real-time” Township emergency notifications, text MiddletownNJ to 888-777 or visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle.

MTPS Institutes Virtual Home Instruction Beginning Monday, 3/16

The Middletown Township Public School District will institute virtual home instruction beginning on Monday, March 16th. Virtual home instruction will continue for at least two weeks. All extra-curricular activities and sporting events will be cancelled. For more information please CLICK HERE to review a community letter by Superintendent of Schools, William O. George III, Ed. D.

The Middletown Township Police Department warns residents to remain vigilant in watching out for email and phone scams related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please exercise caution when handling any emails with a COVID-19-related subject lines, attachments, links and be wary of fake prompts from social media, texts or calls being used as a ruse to take your money or get personal information.  
 

A few tips:

• Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails and be wary of email attachments.

• Get updates from trusted sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and the New Jersey Department of Health.

• Do not reveal personal or financial information in email, and do not respond to solicitations for this information.

• For a list of risky websites, read this Forbes article.

Visit these two sites for additional information:

• https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/03/06/defending-against-covid-19-cyber-scams

• https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/02/coronavirus-scammers-follow-headlines