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Congrats to Our Middletown Summer
Photo Contest Winners!
A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in the #SummerinMiddletownNJ Photo Contest! We received over 40 entries that showcased the unique beauty that can be found throughout the
42 square miles of our town.
While all of the entries were stunning, these original photos were selected as the Top 3 that best represented Middletown's natural allure.
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Thank you again for your entries and be sure to keep an eye out for future photo contests!
Click HERE to view all of our amazing finalists. |
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Virtual Middletown Month is Coming Up in NovemberCheck Out Our Sponsorship Opportunities and Spread the Word About Your Business!
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As our community weathers and rebuilds from this year’s challenges, Middletown Day is going to take a different shape in 2020. Our annual fall festival will be transformed into a month-long event, Middletown Month, that will bring your business’s name directly into homes this November.
Click HERE to see the detailed list of sponsorship opportunities.
Click HERE to download the Virtual 2020 Middletown Month Registration Form. Deadline to register is September 1st! |
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Middletown Township Shines A Light On
International Overdose Awareness Day
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Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee proclaimed August 31, 2020 International Overdose Awareness Day in Middletown at Monday night’s meeting. The Township has partnered with the Opioid Task Force of the Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County to support this cause by displaying 99 purple flags around the municipal building to remember each life that has been lost in the County due to drug overdose as of June 30. Town Hall will be lit up purple through September 4 in remembrance of those affected as well as to celebrate those in recovery.
We encourage the community to reach out to the Middletown Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and Crossroads at the Lincroft Annex should they or a loved one need help with battling addiction. Call 732-615-2277 or
email crossroads@middletownnj.org.
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 The Middletown Township Fire Department provided this photo of a home on Green Grove Court in Lincroft. Thankfully, no one was injured.
Photo by Laurie Kegley, MTFD Public Information Officer Photographer
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Tornado Touches Down on Lincroft
On Wednesday, a tornado touched down on a baseball field on the campus of Brookdale Community College in the Lincroft section of Middletown. According to a statement issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), it tossed a set of metal bleachers adjacent to the field, then crossed over Phalanx Road into a residential area, with numerous trees sustaining damage on and around Hickory Lane. The tornado continued a little south of due east and passed near the northeast corner of the Swimming River Reservoir, causing additional tree damage. The tornado then entered another residential area near Swimming River Road and Normandy Road, producing a continued path of damaged trees.
The tornado lifted as it entered the Riverdale West Park in Tinton Falls, where tree damage was no longer observed. The tornado did not appear to cause any direct structural damage, though a couple of homes sustained damage from falling tree debris. The degree of damage is consistent with an EF0 tornado with estimated maximum winds of 80 mph and a continuous, relatively narrow path of around 70 yards in width. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as a result of this tornado.
Kudos to Middletown’s first responders for quickly ensuring the safety of our residents during this sudden weather change as well as providing the NWS with photos and information to complete this report.
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Watch the August 17th Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting
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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 and 8:45 PM through September 1st . |
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 Deputy Chief John Kaiser presented Dolores Axon with a medal honoring her 37 years of service as a crossing guard in Middletown.
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MTPD Holds Annual Crossing Guard Training Session
Crossing Guard Supervisor Dominick Donatelli conducted the annual training for our crossing guards at Middletown High School North on Tuesday, August 18th.
Deputy Chief John Kaiser and retired Detective Peter White both spoke at the presentation. Deputy Chief Kaiser greeted the membership and praised them for their outstanding service to our community and reminded them that they are part of the Police Department and can always rely on them for assistance. Pete White, second in command of the Middletown Board of Education Security Division, reviewed the most recent 2020/2021 school schedule and the active role crossing guards will be taking to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students.
Deputy Chief Kaiser also presented several crossing guards with years of service awards. One of the recipients was Dolores Axon who has served as a crossing guard in Middletown for a very impressive 37 years!
We thank our Crossing Guard Division for doing the important job of getting our children to school safely and wish them all a safe
school year ahead!
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Congratulations to Middletown North State Wrestling Champ Tyler Klinsky!
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 On behalf of the Township Committee, Deputy Mayor Tony Fiore presented Middletown North State Wrestling Champ Tyler Klinsky with a congratulatory certificate at the Monday, August 17 Township Committee meeting.
Pictured from left: Deputy Mayor Tony Fiore, Coach Matt Sirchio, State Wrestling Champ Tyler Klinsky, Coach Eric Morley, High School North Principal Dr. Patricia Cartier and Superintendent of Middletown Township Public Schools Dr. William George
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The Middletown Township Committee was thrilled to recognize Middletown North wrestler Tyler Klinksy for earning the 2020 NJSIAA 113lb State Championship back in March at Monday night’s meeting. COVID-19 may have rained on his celebratory parade, however, Tyler recently received his championship ring, was named to the 2020 USA Wrestling Dream Team and will be leaving a legacy in both Middletown and Shore Conference wrestling since this title hasn’t been achieved by a Middletown high school student for 46 years! We congratulate Tyler on becoming part of North’s sports history and wish him continued success at Rider University.
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Saturday, August 22
Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Road
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Residents are welcome to come to this FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint hosted by the MTPD to ensure your child is in the right car seat and that it is installed correctly. We ask that adults wear face masks. Call 732-615-2046 for
more information.
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Middletown's Supplemental Residential Curbside Brush Collection Has Begun!
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- Brush collection began Monday, August 17th. All brush needed to be placed curbside on Sunday August 16th.
- The Township has been divided into three zones (see below). Each zone started on August 17th and collection will occur simultaneously. Once a zone is completed, that crew will assist the other two zones.
- North of Rt. 36
- Between Rt. 36 and Rt. 35
- South of Rt. 35
- Residents may only dispose of brush from their own property.
- Please do not combine leaf piles, grass clippings or other non-vegetative debris with your brush.
- Logs and stumps in excess of 8 inches in diameter or 3 feet in length cannot be collected. Please call a professional service if this is needed.
Residents may also bring their brush to the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane) from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Thursdays through Mondays. The Recycling Center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Landscapers/ Contractors are not permitted to dispose of brush at the DPW / Recycling Center at this time. |
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MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP TO OFFER RESIDENTS FREE ORGANIC COMPOST
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Online Public Information Meeting: Oceanic Bridge Local Concept Development Study
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The next Public Information Center (PIC) meeting will be held online. Members of the public that wish to attend the online PIC for the Oceanic Bridge Local Concept Development Study Public Meeting on August 27, 2020 4:00 p.m EDT must register at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2654197288137759245 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The public is invited and encouraged to comment on the project. For more information, please read the PIC Meeting Notice here. The online PIC will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the presentation set to begin at 4:15 p.m. If you will not have access to an internet connection on August 27th during the online PIC, please contact Fred Passeggio at (732) 431-7760 x6690 or fred.passeggio@co.monmouth.nj.us.
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THE MAC PRESENTS: KIDZ Summer Art Series!
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Join the Senior Center & MTPL's Virtual Book Club Starting Tuesday, 8/25!
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 Middletown Senior Center along with the Middletown Township Public Library will be meeting each week to discuss their current book selection. Starting August 25, they will be discussing "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion. Call the Middletown Senior Center if interested in participating and for details at 732-615-2265.
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Volunteers Needed for Middletown Township Police Department Domestic Violence Response TeamMiddletown Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around (180), and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, Middletown Township Police Department continues to make available this service to victims of domestic violence during the initial stages of a highly emotional and traumatic experience.
180 will be conducting an intensive 40-hour mandatory training course for DVRT volunteers October 6 - 29, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:30pm, via Zoom. Applications are currently being accepted. Please contact Sgt. Kevin Gardiner, Middletown Township Police Department, DVRT DVLO, at 732 615-2075 to obtain an application or for additional information.CLICK HERE TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE.
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Monmouth County Freeholders to Allocate
$10 Million of CARES Act Funding to
Small Business Community
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Monmouth County announced a $10 million Economic Assistance Program for small businesses and non-profits.
Visit monmouthcountycares.com to learn more about the program.
Thank you to the Monmouth County Freeholders for their support of Middletown businesses! |
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VOTE FOR THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE BEST IN MONMOUTH COUNTY! |
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Middletown Township Public Library Encourages Residents to Participate in the COVID-19
Local History Archive Initiative
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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.
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MINIMIZING THE RISK OF COVID-19
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this
e-newsletter. |
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