Please note the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane) will be closed on Sunday, April 12th in observance of the Easter holiday.

Middletown Welcomes Home Major Matthew Zilinski with Vehicle Procession

On Saturday, April 4^th the Township held a vehicle procession for Army Major Matthew Zilinksi who was returning home from an 11-month tour of duty in Kosovo. The procession started at Town Hall where Mayor Tony Perry and the Middletown Township Committee presented Major Zilinski with a flag that was flown in his honor.

Community members along the route displayed celebratory and patriotic signs, banners and flags welcoming him home. We imagine the greatest welcome home of all were the hugs he received from his wife
and three children.

A big thank you to the MTPD and MTFD for their assistance in coordinating this event!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PHOTO ALBUM.

Township Parks to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place

On Tuesday, April 7^th, Governor Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order that closed all State parks and forests as well as County parks to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 8th, Township parks, including Ideal and Leonardo beaches, will remain open provided the community maintains social distancing.

"During this time, it is important to get fresh air and continue to exercise to improve both your physical and mental wellbeing," said Mayor Tony Perry. "We will keep our parks open as long as we can, but we need the community’s support in remaining cautious and sensible in how they use them."

As a reminder, all play structures/playgrounds remain closed, fields and courts are closed to any organized or unorganized team play, practices or training, and all field permits have been canceled and lights have been turned off.

We urge our community members to practice safe social distancing. For the most up-to-date information Township information regarding COVID-19, please visit www.middletownnj.org/coronavirus.

4/9/20: MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY

Per Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 122, all non-essential construction projects are to cease at 8:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2020. "Essential" construction projects include the following for homeowners and businesses:

Homeowners:

Projects already underway (meaning you have a building permit) involving individual single-family homes, or an individual apartment unit where an individual already resides, with a construction crew of 5 or fewer individuals. This includes additions to single-family homes such as solar panels. Examples of projects that are still permitted: Landscaping and lawn care, painting, roofing/siding, sheds under 200 sq. feet, pool opening/closing, etc. Call 732-615-2014 for more information.
Any emergency repairs necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents (i.e. gas, water or sewer leaks, electrical issues, tree damage, etc.)

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Middletown Township Holds Virtual Township Committee Workshop Meeting

On Monday, April 6^ththe Middletown Township Committee held a virtual Workshop Meeting that enabled residents to participate remotely. Click HERE to watch the meeting on the Township's YouTube Channel.

The next virtual Township Committee meeting is scheduled for
Monday, April 20^th.

Middletown Township Eliminates Cash Payments During COVID-19 State of Emergency

The Middletown Township Committee announced that the Township will not accept any cash payments during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The Committee voted to pass this resolution at the Monday, April 6^th Virtual Workshop Meeting.

“The Township has been conducting essential governmental services while reducing or eliminating as much in person contact as possible due to potential exposures to COVD-19,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “In the interest of public safety, we want to eliminate any contact with cash since it changes hands multiple times a day and increases the risk factor.”

There are many easy alternatives available to make payments without any personal contact. As second quarter tax payments are due May 1, 2020, we ask that residents please put checks in the drop box located at the entrance by the playground at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo). The drop box is checked daily.

Payments can also be mailed to Township of Middletown, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 (do not mail payments to Croydon Hall). For your convenience, taxes can be paid online through the Township’s payment portal. Click HERE to pay online. Please note there is an additional 3rd party fee when paying by credit card.

Please visit www.middletownnj.org/taxcollection for any updates.

The Patch Compiles Middletown Local Business Guide:

What's Open Or Closed

The Middletown Patch put together a guide with details on what businesses are open or closed and how you can best help them during these challenging times: Middletown Local Business Guide.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Holidays and COVID-19: Why NOT To Gather:

Click HERE for a printable version of this information from the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1.

Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams Shares Ways to Create Your Own Face Covering In a Few Easy Steps

Click the picture to watch the video.

Click HERE to read more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how to wear cloth face coverings properly.

NJ 211 has been activated to assist with handling COVID-19 calls from NJ residents. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.

Please note: The Middletown Recycling Center will be closed on Sunday, April 12^th in observance of the
Easter holiday.

NJ American Water
Changes Treatment from Free Chlorine to Chloramines Beginning 4/20

Temporary Scheduled Water Treatment Change to End in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

On April 20^th, New Jersey American Water will resume using chloramines in water treatment at its Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune.

In February, as part of an annual routine maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water temporarily changed the water treatment process from a chloramine (combination) residual to free chlorine residual. The ten-week planned changeover to free chlorine residual enabled the company to perform routine maintenance.

Click HERE to read more.

Middletown Arts Center Offers Virtual Resources to Keep Community Connected to Arts

The MAC is doing their best to keep you connected to the arts.

Doodle Dude, along with many of their awesome instructors, are creating free online sessions. They are setting up a page on the website for their new MAC Academy Online where you will be able to access great resources and experiences, including a virtual gallery slide show of the beautiful artwork from Middletown Public School students in their current exhibit “Through Our Eyes”.

With extra time to be creative, make sure you also check out their “One Act” Competition and “Make it Together” project on the website.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MTPL'S DIGITAL RESOURCES

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE MTPL INCLUDING DIGITAL LIBRARY CARDS, E-BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS, ONLINE CLASSES & MORE!

THE MTPL IS ALSO OFFERING A BOOK RECOMMENDATION FORM TO HELP YOU PICK WHAT TO READ NEXT! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

Register Now for Township Emergency Alerts

We strongly encourage each and every resident to register for Township emergency alerts. In the event that something needs to be communicated quickly, including any emergency information about COVID-19, we need to be able to reach you. Please register for alerts by texting MiddletownNJ to 888–777.

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