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Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

Mayor Tony Perry Congratulates Graduates

CLICK HERE TO WATCH MAYOR TONY PERRY'S ADDRESS TO THE 2020 GRADUATING CLASS.

Middletown Township Public Library Receives Grant to Host National Endowment for the Arts Big Read

MTPL

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.


Click HERE to read the press release.

DCA

DCA Announces COVID-19 Emergency Rental
Assistance Program: Enrollment Begins Monday, 7/6


The 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.


Click HERE for CVERAP income and eligibility requirements. 

Polling Locations Change

Watch the June 15 Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting 

Virtual TC Meeting
On Monday, June 15, 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 7:00 PM or 8:45 PM through July 13. 
Tax Bill 2020

Takeout Thursday Restaurant of the Week:

BELFORD BISTRO

Asian Bistro

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! 

Mail Clerk/Scanner
Outdoor Dining Regulations
Camp in a Box
Click on the image for a sneak peek of what you can expect!
Camp In a Box

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.

The Middletown (Virtual) Arts Center Presents:

SIGN OF THE TIMES COMMUNITY ART EVENT

Sign of the Times

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.

BELFORD ENGINE FIRE COMPANY HOSTS DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE TOMORROW, 6/20

Belford Food Drive

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.

Paper Shredding Event
Nixle

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES MILLING AND PAVING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE

DPW Street Paving
DPW Street Paving

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.

Middletown Traffic Alerts

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. 

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Middletown Township Public Library Encourages Residents to Participate in the COVID-19 Local History
Archive Initiative

MTPL@Home
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. 

MINIMIZING THE RISK OF COVID-19

Minimizing Risk of COVID-19

Positive COVID-19 Test: Updated Instructions
& Next Steps

COVID POSITIVE
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Negative COVID-19 Test: Updated Instructions &
Next Steps

Negative COVID-19 Test: Instructions and 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.

NJ Mental Health Cares

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.

HELP FOR SENIORS 743-615-2085
COVID-19 Substance Abuse Help
Text COVID-19 to 898-211

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.

2020 Brush Collection Update


Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this
e-newsletter. 

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