Middletown Minutes

Middletown Voters Approve Open Space Referendum

Open Space Referendum Passes in Middletown

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. 


Community Options Celebrates Partnership with Middletown in Providing Housing for Those with Disabilities  

Community Options Tour
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. 

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. 

THE  11/8 VETERANS DAY PARADE HAS BEEN POSTONED 

Veterans Day Parade 2020: POSTPONED
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.

Veterans Affairs Committee Encourages Community to Support Westminster Presbyterian Church's
Field of Flags Dedication on Sat., 11/7

Field of Flags Flyer

DEADLINE FOR THE MIDDLETOWN ECONOMIC RELIEF PROGRAM APPLICATION IS MONDAY, 11/9

Middletown Economic Relief Program


If you own a small business in Middletown and you meet the criteria below, we encourage you to apply for the Middletown Economic Relief Program. This program, which can provide up to $15,000.00 per business, is designed to help local small businesses respond to and rebound from the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020 and also to assist in being prepared to respond to similar events in the future. 

Eligibility Requirements:


1. Your business is located in Middletown Township

 
2. Your business/ nonprofit organization has between 3-40 employees

3. At least 51% of your employees fall at or below designated regional income standards:*
* One (1) employee – maximum, total gross income is $54,950. This applies for the employee only. 
 
CLICK HERE OR THE PICTURE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.

Register Now for the Health Department's Free Flu Clinic for Middletown Residents on
Tuesday, 11/10! 

Flu Clinic 11-10-20

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.

Flag Donation Drop Box

Middletown Month Bags are Available!

Middletown Month Bags

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!

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MIDDLETOWN MONTH YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 

Middletown Month Youtube Channel
CLICK THE PICTURE TO SUBSCRIBE! 

Save the Date for the MAC's Virtual Talent Show on Friday, November 13th at 7 PM! 

MAC Virtual Arts Center
Click the picture check out all of the MAC Virtual Arts Center offerings! 

COMING THIS NOVEMBER: MIDDLETOWN MONTH SKILLS CHALLENGE EVENTS!

Middletown Month

Middletown Month Skills Challenge events are coming to a field near you! Four weeks, four sports. Come out to show off your skills and compete to see who in Middletown has the best skills in each sport. 
Winners will be chosen in each age group: 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18+

Pre-registration is recommended, and for ease & safety, time-slot reservations required. Click the picture of visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to pre-register! 

Congratulations to the MTPL on being recognized by The Asbury Park Press as a Reader’s Choice for Best Public Library!  

Best of the Best
Quarterly Tax Reminder

Love Composting? Purchase an Earth Machine Compost Bin at the Middletown Recycling Center! 

Purchase Earth Machine Compost Bins
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.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

COVID-19 TESTING SITES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY

Monmouth County Testing Sites

Click HERE or the picture to find COVID-19 Testing Sites in Monmouth County. 

Why you can't test out of quarentine
NJ Poison Center Logo

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. 

COVID-19 Substance Abuse Help


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