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Congratulations 2020 Graduates!
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Middletown Township Public Library Receives Grant to Host National Endowment for the Arts Big Read
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Middletown Township to Read and Celebrate 'In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex' During the month of April 2021
Middletown Township Public Library received a $5,000 grant to host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in Middletown Township. An Arts Endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.
Middletown Township Public Library is one of 84 nonprofit organizations selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program between September 2020 and June 2021 and the only public library in the country reading In the Heart of the Sea. The NEA Big Read in Middletown will focus on Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea (made into a major motion picture 2015, starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Ron Howard). Activities will take place throughout the month of April 2021.
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DCA Announces COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program: Enrollment Begins Monday, 7/6The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will begin open enrollment for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP). It will provide temporary rental assistance to low and moderate income households that have had a substantial reduction in income or became unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Enrollment begins Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:00 AM until Friday, July 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
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Watch the June 15 Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting
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Committeewoman Pat Snell chose BELFORD BISTRO (870 Main Street) for Takeout Thursday this week. "If they can make takeout this well, I will be first on the reservation list when we can fully open up our restaurants!" CLICK HERE TO ORDER! Please continue to support our local businesses!
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Middletown Recreation staff are hard at work packing Camp in a Box! If you haven’t ordered your box, be sure to do so soon as there are only a limited supply left! Boxes should be ready for pick up by the end of next week.
To order your Camp in a Box visit www.middletownnj.org/signup.
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The Middletown (Virtual) Arts Center Presents: SIGN OF THE TIMES COMMUNITY ART EVENT
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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.
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BELFORD ENGINE FIRE COMPANY HOSTS DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE TOMORROW, 6/20
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Belford Engine Fire Company (739 Main Street) will be hosting a drive-thru food drive this Saturday, June 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM (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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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES MILLING AND PAVING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE
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Residents living on streets being paved can temporarily park their vehicles in the Belford Engine Company back lot (739 Main Street, Belford) while construction is taking place.
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MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ALERTS: On or about Tuesday, 6/16 to Wednesday, 6/24 from 7a-5p East End Avenue and all the intersecting streets will be milled and paved — no parking.
WANT REAL-TIME MIDDLETOWN TRAFFIC ALERTS? TEXT MIDDLETOWNNJ (NO SPACES) TO 888-777 OR VISIT WWW.MIDDLETOWNNJ.ORG/NIXLE TO REGISTER VIA EMAIL.
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Middletown Township Public Library Encourages Residents to Participate in the COVID-19 Local History Archive Initiative
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MINIMIZING THE RISK OF COVID-19
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Positive COVID-19 Test: Updated Instructions & Next Steps
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Negative COVID-19 Test: Updated Instructions & Next Steps
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Find a COVID-19 Testing Site Near You Visit COVID19.nj.gov/testing, click on the “Get Tested For COVID-19” blue button and you will come to an interactive screen that asks for your location. One you enter your address, a list of testing sites, both private and public, will appear.
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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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this e-newsletter.
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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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