Middletown Voters Approve Open Space Referendum
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More than 66 percent* of Middletown voters overwhelmingly supported the Open Space referendum on the November 2020 General Election Ballot. Approval of this ballot question will allow the Township Committee to amend the dedicated Open Space Trust annual collection rate from $.02 to $.03 per $100 in equalized valuation.
The Middletown Open Space Trust was established by the voters of Middletown in 1998 with a dedicated tax levy of $.01 per $100 in equalized valuation to ensure that the Township would be able to fund acquisitions and improvements to open space and parkland properties. In 2002, voters supported an amendment to an annual collection rate of $.02 per $100 in equalized valuation.
“Earlier this year the Township Committee and I committed to preserving the undeveloped land that we have here in Middletown,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “Our residents have made their voices heard and together we will work to protect and preserve Middletown’s remaining open space for future generations.”
With this approval, the Township Committee will hold a public hearing to determine the allocation of the increased proceeds to the Open Space Trust Fund and officially change the name of the fund to an all-encompassing “Municipal Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund”.
“I am grateful to the voters of Middletown who supported this incredibly important initiative,” said Mayor Perry. “We all want to ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit the Middletown we enjoy today. Discussions for purchasing well-known properties in every section of Middletown are already underway, and with this approval these acquisitions are now possible.”
*This was the percentage at the time of publication.
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Community Options Celebrates Partnership with Middletown in Providing Housing for Those with Disabilities |
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 Mayor Tony Perry met with Vice President of Strategic Operations Wei-Han Zhou and Executive Director Kathryn Bryant of Community Options, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and care those those with disabilities, to take a tour of one of their
group-living homes in Middletown.
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On Monday, November 2nd, Vice President of Strategic Operations Wei-Han Zhou and Executive Director Kathryn Bryant of Community Options, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment to people with disabilities, gave Mayor Perry a tour of their group home located in Middletown. Middletown was one of the first municipalities in New Jersey to form a partnership with Community Options over a decade ago. Since then, this organization has fostered partnerships with many towns across the state to develop properties that provide community housing to the residents who need it most. Each home has a maximum of four residents and offers in-home care as well as activities, events and social interaction while allowing the residents to live independently.
For more information about Community Options, visit www.comop.org. |
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THE 11/8 VETERANS DAY PARADE HAS BEEN POSTONED
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 After receiving input from medical professionals regarding the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Township has made the decision to postpone the Veterans Day Parade to ensure the safety of our residents. The Township and VFW Post 2179 will re-evaluate hosting a parade when it is safe to do so.
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Veterans Affairs Committee Encourages Community to Support Westminster Presbyterian Church's
Field of Flags Dedication on Sat., 11/7
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DEADLINE FOR THE MIDDLETOWN ECONOMIC RELIEF PROGRAM APPLICATION IS MONDAY, 11/9
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Register Now for the Health Department's Free Flu Clinic for Middletown Residents on
Tuesday, 11/10!
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Middletown Health Department's FREE Flu Clinic is open to Middletown residents, 6 months of age and older. No insurance is needed.
The clinic will be held at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo) at the Senior Center on Tuesday, 11/10 from 10a-noon.
Please sign up for an available scheduled time as no walk-ins will be accepted. Masks are required (no exceptions). The Health Department will not be providing masks.
Click HERE to download the required Influenza Consent and COVID-19 Assessment forms from our website. Bring the completed forms to your appointment. Due to COVID, forms will not be provided at the clinic.
After filling out the forms above, click HERE to sign up for a time slot!
Any questions or concerns, please reach out to Stacy Krause at
732-615-2167 or Michele Monaco at 732-615-2164. |
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Middletown Month Bags are Available!
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Don't miss out on this year's reusable tote! Bags are being sold at Poricy Park Nature Center (345 Oak Hill Road). #MiddletownMonth bags come filled with a fleece blanket, Community Value Coupons, and giveaways from this year's sponsors! |
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE MIDDLETOWN MONTH YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
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Save the Date for the MAC's Virtual Talent Show on Friday, November 13th at 7 PM!
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COMING THIS NOVEMBER: MIDDLETOWN MONTH SKILLS CHALLENGE EVENTS!
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Congratulations to the MTPL on being recognized by The Asbury Park Press as a Reader’s Choice for Best Public Library!
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Love Composting? Purchase an Earth Machine Compost Bin at the Middletown Recycling Center!
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 If you are a composting enthusiast, Middletown is now selling Earth Machine Backyard Compost Bins for $35 at the Township’s Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane). To purchase an Earth Machine, please call 732-615-2109 to check for availability and hours for pickup. Checks can be made payable to the Monmouth County Grant Fund.
Free workshops will be offered through the County to learn how to reduce your yard and household waste and improve your soil through backyard composting. For information, visit www.visitmonmouth.com and go to the recycling section of the County Reclamation Center’s webpage to get session updates and register.
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COVID-19 TESTING SITES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY
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NJ Poison Control Center Warns Community About Potential Misuse of Hand Sanitizers
In the COVID-19 era, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not just a household staple, they are an everyday necessity. Since becoming part of our daily defense against coronavirus infection, these products are kept just about everywhere — from vehicles to handbags/backpacks to lunchboxes. Although hand sanitizers play an important role in preventing infection and slowing the spread of COVID-19, these products can result in potentially serious health consequences. In fact, hand sanitizers carry a potential for misuse, abuse and accidental exposure which can lead to alcohol overdose (poisoning).
Click HERE for additional information.
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e-newsletter. |
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