Township Breaks Ground on Multi-Use Synthetic Turf Fields at Normandy Park and Nut Swamp
Elementary School!

The Township broke ground on the Normandy Park Improvements project on Wednesday, July 15^th. Grade Construction will be installing four youth-size synthetic turf playing fields at Normandy Park and replacing the existing grass field at the adjacent Nut Swamp Elementary School with a synthetic turf playing field. The new park fields will be striped for lacrosse, field hockey and baseball, and the school field will be lined to accommodate a full-size soccer field and three youth-size soccer fields. The parking lot at Normandy Park will be expanded with
upgraded lighting.

Although Normandy Park will be closed during construction, the basketball and tennis courts will remain and future plans call for improvements to the roller hockey rink. The project is expected to be completed
by the end of the year.

Mayor Tony Perry visited A Shared Universe PodcaStudio this morning to speak with Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) Executive Director Jennifer Eckhoff and EMACC Board Member Tim Davis to discuss how Middletown is supporting small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Township plans to continue building upon its economic base. 

Click HERE to watch Mayor Perry discuss the Belford Redevelopment Project and his views on the future economic growth of our town.

Committeewoman Pat Snell stopped by the courts at Tindall Park this week to help wish Coach Patty Ouellette of Jersey Shore Junior Tennis Academy and her summer tennis camp players well! Committeewoman Snell and Ms. Ouellette used to coach together at Middletown South. Thank you for working with our youth and keeping them active! 

Middletown Township and the Ideal Beach Community Association Host Neighborhood Meeting
Thursday, 7/23

Use Our Tax Dollar Receipt Calculator to See Where Your Municipal Tax Dollars are Being Spent

The Middletown (Virtual) Arts Center Presents:

LAST WEEK to Enter Sign of the Times Public Art Event
All Signs Due JULY 24^TH!

Decorate lawn signs for the “Sign of the Times” Public Art event to help celebrate the strength of the community during these difficult times and celebrate the power of art to heal and unite. Entries must be returned to the MAC by July 24th to be included in public display and virtual show.
 
Suggested donation of $20 for each sign. Place your order by calling 732-706-4100.

Middletown Township Public Library Presents: 

Since the MTPL can't celebrate Harry Potter’s 40^th Birthday Party in person, they are bringing the party to you!

The library will be hosting trivia contests, Sorting Hat quizzes and a drawing contest, as well as providing recipes for Harry Potter’s birthday cake, craft instructions (a few may be available for pickup!), wand making & more!
Click HERE for party  updates.

First you'll need to be sorted into your houses. If you haven’t been sorted into a Hogwarts House, click here for the Sorting Hat Quiz. 

Camp In A Box Pick-Up Deadline:
Wednesday, July 22

If you paid for a box, and have yet to pick up, it is still waiting for you! The program has something for every camper and can be done at your family’s own pace, so don’t worry about starting in the middle. The last day for pick-up will be Wednesday, July 22^nd. After that, any unclaimed boxes will be redistributed for other purposes. Box pick-up is at the Poricy Park Nature Center (345 Oak Hill Road, Red Bank) from 9:00a-4:00p, Monday-Friday.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

ReferenceUSA Hosts Webinars for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers Throughout July 2020!

ReferenceUSA, in collaboration with several public libraries, are offering webinars for the public through the end of July. We encourage local business owners, entrepreneurs and job seekers to sign up.

Click HERE to learn more. 

• July 22 from 7-8:30pm Summit Public Library 

• July 28 from 4-5:30pm Newark Public Library

• July 30 from 6-7pm Ocean City Free Public Library

Click HERE for other small business resources. 

Executive Order Violation Reporting Process

Compliance with Executive Orders is not voluntary. If you believe an employer, organization or entity is violating any Executive Order and wish to report them, you should complete the online form at covid19.nj.gov/forms/violation.
Please note that the COVID-19 hotlines do not take complaints about violations.

Click HERE for Middletown COVID-19 updates.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A LIST OF GOVERNOR MURPHY'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS, INCLUDING GUIDELINES REGARDING WEARING MASKS OUTDOORS AND THE REOPENING OF VARIOUS BUSINESSES.  

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

What is the recommendation for wearing a face covering/mask inside while patronizing a business?

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, accommodations can be made if someone is not able to wear a face mask due to a medical condition. Essential businesses that never closed (e.g. a grocery store or a pharmacy) cannot refuse entry to someone who has a medical condition and can’t wear mask. They may offer options, such as to provide curbside delivery and limit time spent inside store, but the person must be allowed to enter.

If the person doesn’t have a medical condition, but refuses to wear a mask, essential businesses can refuse entry but must arrange curbside delivery or provide a mask, if available. No one can be asked for medical documentation due to various laws that already existed, so people do not need to “prove” why they can’t wear a mask.

MINIMIZING THE RISK OF COVID-19

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