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Middletown Expects to Re-Open Playing Fields and Facilities for Organized Team Practices with Safety Guidelines in Place on May 15
Middletown Township today announced that it intends to re-open playing fields and facilities for team practices on Friday, May 15, provided it is deemed safe.
"We’re taking a practical and safe approach with each decision we make," said Mayor Tony Perry. "I, along with my colleagues, have faith that our community will continue to maintain social distancing in parks and fields, so that we can move forward together in reopening our town.”
If the Township re-opens for organized team play practices on May 15, there will be guidelines & restrictions in effect until Sunday, June 14. Fields for organized team practices will be available on a first-come permitted basis and will be available to Middletown Township resident teams/leagues/organizations only. The current Township Field/Facility Request procedures will be followed requiring a new detailed, completed request form and a current & ACTIVE certificate of liability insurance naming the Township of Middletown as additional insured. No room or gym rentals will be available/permitted.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE, INCLUDING A LIST OF GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ORGANIZED TEAM PRACTICES.
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Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Arts Center Invite the Community to Participate in
DRIVEWAY DOODLES!
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Join the community in our next fun project - Driveway Doodles! Help Middletown Township continue to inspire hope and inspiration with simple chalk art. Thank you to Art "Doodle Dude" Kaney of the Middletown Arts Center and Janet Dellett of Middletown Recreation for getting this started!
Doodles are due by Wed., 5/13 (see more details about how to play below). |
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Miss the last Township Committee Meeting? Watch it on Middletown's YouTube or Municipal TV Channels
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On Monday, May 4th, the Middletown Township Committee held a virtual Workshop Meeting that enabled residents to participate remotely. This meeting included a resolution extending the grace period for second quarter property tax collection from May 11, 2020 to June 1,2020.
Click HERE to watch the meeting on the Township's YouTube Channel or catch it on Middletown Township's TV station (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) every evening at 7:00 through May 18th. |
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Advisory: Second Quarter Property Tax Payment Grace Period Extended to June 1
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The Middletown Township Committee passed a resolution to extend the grace period for 2nd quarter tax collection from May 11 to June 1 at the May 4, 2020 Workshop Meeting to help alleviate some of the financial hardships incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please ensure that property tax payments are received by the Tax Collection Office, located at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo), no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2020 to avoid interest charges. Please do not post-date your payment. There are no refunds for payments already made.
As a reminder, the Tax Collection Office is currently closed to the public so tax payments cannot be made in person. Homeowners can pay property taxes to the Township in any of the following ways:
MAIL: You can mail your payment to the Township of Middletown, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748. Please do not mail payments to Croydon Hall.
DROP BOX AT CROYDON HALL: For your convenience, tax payments can be placed in the drop box at Croydon Hall. This box is located by the door that faces the playground and is checked daily.
ONLINE: You can pay your taxes online through the Township website by visiting www.middletownnj.org/taxcollection or click HERE to access the Township’s payment portal. Please note there is a 3rd party fee if paying by credit card but there is no charge if paying by check.
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#MIDDLETOWNNJSTRONGOn Facebook? Use the Township's New Frame!
Hey Middletown! Let's come together during this tough time. Add the MiddletownNJ Strong frame to your Facebook profile picture to show support for your friends and neighbors. We will get through this together!
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Middletown Township Police Department & 180 Turning Lives Around are Recruiting Volunteers to Support Sexual Violence Victims |
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Please consider volunteering for 180's new
Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates that respond for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). There is a mandatory 40-hour training course from June 2-25, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6:00-9:30 PM. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM 180: Domestic violence and sexual assault do not just stop because of a crisis like the one we are currently facing. In fact, when family stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. It is these very trying times that a survivor needs 180 even more; and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. Please call our 24/7 Confidential Domestic Violence Hotline: 888-843-9262 or follow this link to learn more:
https://180nj.org/covid-19/Click HERE to read 180's press release.
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Takeout Thursday's Restaurant of the Week: Valentino's Pizza and Restaurant This Takeout Thursday, the Township Committee grabbed some delicious itialian food from Valentino's Pizza and Restaurant, which has been a staple of Cambell's Junction for years! Call them at (732) 495-4599 or click the picture to visit their website.
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Check Out the Middletown Economic Development Committee's Restaurant Resource to See Who Is
Open for Business! |
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Middletown Township Public Library Presents: MTPL@Home
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ALTHOUGH THE MTPL BUILDING IS CLOSED, THERE IS STILL PLENTY TO DO FROM HOME! SOME OF THE ONLINE OFFERINGS INCLUDE: STAR WARS TRIVIA QUIZ
HARRY POTTER DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM
VIRTUAL BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
MTPL.ORG WEBSITE SCAVENGER HUNT
DIGITAL LIBRARY CARDS
....and much more!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! |
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The Middletown (Virtual) Arts Center Presents:THE MAC ONE ACTS Zoom Festival
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Join the Middletown Arts Center for two nights of The MAC ONE ACTS Zoom Festival on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th at 7:00 PM. One-Act Play Selections include:
EXCLUSION by John Reshetar
OPHELIA'S GOODBYE by Sheila Duane
WINTER HARBOR by Scott Sickles
VOTE FOR JONES by Molly Wagner
THE DANCER, THE ATHLETE, THE ACTRESS
by Emily Rae O'Donnell-Johns |
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There are a number of drive-thru food drives where you can either drop off food to donate or pick up essential grocery items if you are in need.
Click HERE for more details! |
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CLICK HERE TO READ POSITIVE STORIES ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. |
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NOTICE FROM MIDDLETOWN DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
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As the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane) has resumed normal operating hours (Thursday-Monday from 8:30am-4:30pm), the temporary recycling dropoff at Bayshore Middle School is now closed.
The Middletown Train Station Recycling Drop Off Center, located in the main parking lot of the train station off Middletown-Lincroft Road, is open 24/7.
The Township is currently seeking a permanent recycling location on the north side of town. Updates will be posted on www.middletownnj.org/recycling and on Recycle Coach, a free customized mobile and web application that contains garbage, bulk and recycling information. Residents can download the free app from iTunes or GooglePlay or visit www.middletownnj.org/recyclecoach.
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NEED MULCH THIS SPRING?
DPW HAS YOU COVERED!
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Guidelines for Satellite Recycling Centers
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New Jersey Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli and New Jersey Hospital Association President Cathleen Bennett thank New Jersey's health care workers for their service during the COVID-19 emergency and remind NJ residents that hospitals and emergency rooms are safe and ready to care for you. Do not delay crucial medical care by avoiding hospitals.CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE TOWNSHIP'S COVID-19 YOUTUBE STATION. |
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In light of the pandemic, we remind you of NJ Mental Health Cares. The state’s behavioral health information and referral service offers assistance to people dealing with anxiety and stress related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Residents can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free confidential support. The NJ Mental Health Cares hotline will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.
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 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.
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Register Now for Township Emergency Alerts
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 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.
Please share to ensure that everyone is aware!
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this
e-newsletter. |
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