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With all the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, Middletown Township and American Legion Post 338 invite the community to participate in our special Virtual Memorial Day Parade. Watch this YouTube video for more details. |
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Congratulations to Middletown's 2020 Mayors For A Day!
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Every year, students from different elementary schools in Middletown are selected to be “Mayor For A Day”. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines, Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee found a way to make the day extra special for our little mayors. A fire truck and police vehicle procession, along with Mayor Perry, arrived at each child's home. Mayor Perry then swore in each young mayor and asked them to conduct some important mayoral business such as signing their Oath of Office as well as a proclamation declaring Monday, May 25, 2020 as Memorial Day in Middletown Township.
Our 2020 Mayors were Paige Vuksanovich from Middletown Village, Sal Fiore from Nut Swamp, Charlie Day from Fairview and Ayden Wiedman from New Monmouth. Congratulations and thank you for serving as Middletown’s Mayor For A Day! |
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Summer Recreation 2020 Update
A Message from Director of Recreation Janet Dellett:
It is with great sadness that I announce to you all we will not be running any of our Summer Recreation Camp programs for 2020, including all outsourced programs. As you all know, the current health pandemic has severely impacted lives. With so much uncertainty, it is simply not possible to be able to offer a quality, fun camp experience while adhering to the brief guidelines offered in order to decrease the risk of infection. The only way we can truly ensure no child in our care is exposed to this virus is to not hold camp.
In an effort to offer your child some type of fun for the summer, all registrants will be receiving our “Camp in a Box” adventure kit in exchange for the cost of the required t-shirts. Inside this box will be 9-weeks worth of fun and adventure for each child! Each week will have an online or virtual component that can be done at your leisure.
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Middletown COVID-19 Small Business Survey Results
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 With more than 100 Middletown small businesses responding to the Township's survey, it is clear that our businesses are ready to responsibly open. Township officials are working hard to help provide you the opportunity to unlock your doors!
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Watch the Township Committee Meeting on Middletown's YouTube and Municipal TV Channels
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On Monday, May 18th the Middletown Township Committee held a virtual Regular Meeting that enabled residents to participate remotely. 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 night at
8:45 PM through June 2nd. |
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MTFD HOSTS FOOD AND BABY ITEMS & ADULT TOILETRIES DRIVE-THRU DRIVES TOMORROW, 5/23
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Port Monmouth Fire Company (125 Main Street, Port Monmouth) will be hosting a drive-thru food drive this Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 3pm (rain or shine) to support Middletown Helps Its Own. Please consider helping our community members who are in need of assistance and rely on organizations such as MHIO during this uncertain time.
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Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) is hosting a “Baby Items & Adult Toiletries Drive-Thru Drop Off tomorrow, 5/23 from 10am to 1pm. See the flyer below for more details. Please help spread the word so we can continue to help our community during this pandemic. |
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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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The Middletown (Virtual) Arts Center Presents: |
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Calling Artists of All Ages…
Dust off your paint brushes, find those permanent markers, put your thinking caps on, get creative and participate in the Middletown Arts Center’s “Sign of the Times” public art event. Proceeds from this event will help support arts programming in our community.
A plastic lawn sign will be your blank canvas. The MAC is looking for the most artistic and creatively decorated signs! Everyone is encouraged to participate, regardless of age or ability. You can paint a picture, create a design, write an inspirational message, or decorate it in any way you like using weather-proof materials. It’s all about the
art and self-expression.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
LOVE THE MAC? DONATE TODAY TO HELP KEEP THEIR PROGRAMS RUNNING! |
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Middletown Township Public Library Announces Book Drop Off Mondays/Thursdays Starting 5/28
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The Middletown Township Public Library will begin collecting checked out items on Thursday, May 28, 11am-3pm. Patrons are asked to drop off the items in color-coded bins by the regular drop box near the exit of the library. Drop off hours will be Mondays and Thursdays from 11am-3pm. All materials are still on extended due dates, and patrons may hold on to their materials if they cannot drop them off. All materials returned to the library will be isolated and handled with proper safety measures in place. The MTPL looks forward to shortly announcing the return of library services such as curb side pick-up. Donations are still postponed until further notice.
Please visit www.mtpl.org for information and updates. |
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This Takeout Thursday's featured restaurant was Lubrano's Italian Eatery (26 Highway 36, Middletown).
Next time your feeling like some classic Italian cuisine, check out their menu or go to their Facebook page to look at their daily specials!
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Check Out the Middletown Economic Development Committee's Restaurant Resource to See Who Is
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Major Changes to July 7, 2020 Primary Election
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Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising all voters that Governor Murphy announced major changes to the July 7, 2020 Primary Election process. This comes after the initial change in the Primary Election date from June 2nd to July 7th, announced last month.
According to Executive Order No. 144, all active registered Republicans and Democrats will automatically receive mail-in ballots for voting in the 2020 Primary Election. All registered unaffiliated voters will receive a mail-in ballot application so that they can apply to receive mail-in ballots for voting.
Unaffiliated voters who wish to vote in the primary election can vote at home via the vote by mail process. Click here to watch Clerk Hanlon's informational video about voting at home in Monmouth County.
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A Message From Middletown Township Animal Control:Please Do Not Disturb or Feed Fawns
Middletown Township has an extremely large population of deer. As spring has approached, so has the season when deer give birth. It is becoming increasingly common for our residents to find a fawn laying in their yard. This is perfectly normal. The mother deer has “placed” that baby there because she feels that it is safe.
In most cases, the fawn is placed there in the morning and the mother will return in the evening, but remains relatively nearby. Just because the mother cannot be seen, does not mean that the baby is abandoned. There is no need for the fawn to be removed. In fact, the fawn should not be handled for any reason or even approached.
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Middletown Township Police Department reminds residents to be wary of scams. As always, please be cautious when clicking on links sent through
text or email.
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NJ Residents with a Positive or Negative COVID-19 Test: Instructions and Next Steps
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 Ideal Beach on a summer's day.
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Beaches & Boardwalks Reopen on May 22 with Social Distancing Measures in Place
Per Executive Order 143, Governor Murphy permitted the reopening of all public and private beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores effective 6:00 a.m. on May 22, 2020 with certain parameters. While bathrooms, showering and changing areas can be open certain facilities and equipment, such as water fountains, picnic areas, playgrounds, amusement parks and arcades, pavilions, and water/splash parks will remain closed until further notice. For more information on Executive Order 143, click HERE.
Click HERE to read an article that ran in the Asbury Park Press that discusses how shore towns, including Middletown, plan to address safety at beaches.Click HERE for summaries of the Governor's latest Executive Orders.
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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.
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