Township Kicks Off Holiday Season with Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting and
Santa Drive By!
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 Committeewoman Pat Snell and Mayor Tony Perry were on hand to help light the Christmas tree located at the Middletown Arts Center.
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 After taking a tour of Middletown with the help of our first responders, Santa worked some Christmas magic and gave Mayor Perry the thumbs up to light the Christmas tree!
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 Mayor Perry needed a little help from his favorite little elf, daughter Reagan, to flip the switch on the Christmas tree lights.
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On Sunday, December 6th, Middletown Township hosted its virtual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Drive-By! Santa and his sleigh drove through town with a parade of first responder vehicles to wish a Merry Christmas to Middletown residents. He made his way to the Middletown Arts Center with lots of anticipation since Mayor Tony Perry needed a Christmas miracle to get the tree to light up! As he arrived with his entourage of first responder elves, Santa gave his magical thumbs up to light the Christmas tree and kick off the holiday season! The tree lighting was followed by holiday performances and a festive family game of Kahoot Trivia!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT!(courtesy of Vlad Berson) |
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WREATHS BRING CHEER TO MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS CENTERS
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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FESTIVE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AT OUR TOWN BUSINESS CENTERS IN BELFORD AND LINCROFT. WE HOPE THEY BRING YOU A LITTLE HOLIDAY CHEER!
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IBCA Lights Up Neighborhood
Christmas Tree
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The Ideal Beach Community Association (IBCA) held its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 6th at Roosevelt Park on Port Monmouth Road. Township Committee member Pat Snell joined IBCA members, first responders and the community to light up the Ideal Beach neighborhood with holiday cheer. Stop by to see the beautiful tree!
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Middletown Township Hosts Virtual
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting!
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Watch the Township's virtual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting with a message from Mayor Tony Perry and a special blessing recited by Rabbi Shmaya Galperin of the Chabad Jewish Center as he lights the first candle on the menorah to celebrate the season of Hanukkah. |
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New Town Hall Construction Update
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Construction continues on the new Town Hall Building on Kings Highway! The foundation has been poured which will enable the next phase of the project in the upcoming months. Click HERE to see photos of the construction over time and catch glimpses of what's new!
The new Town Hall will be a 72,000 square foot, three-story, energy efficient facility that will consolidate approximately 55,000 square feet of operations currently located in several facilities across town. The new facility will allow the town to house most its services under one roof which will offer a “one-stop-shop” for community members to take care of business such as paying taxes, getting a passport or applying for a dog license at a single location.
The new building will allow for the growth of our Township, which includes better amenities and resources, and will enable Middletown to take on a greater regional role through shared services with smaller surrounding municipalities. |
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NEW BUILDING & INSPECTION DEPARTMENT DROP-BOX
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The Inspection Department now has a drop box for permits, applications and payments located at the SIDE entrance of the Croydon Hall Annex (900 Leonardville Road). The *drop box is available 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Monday-Friday. All items placed in the box MUST be placed in a sealed envelope with an address.
*Please do not use the Letters-to-Santa box in the front of the building.
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 The drop box is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Watch the December 7th
Township Committee Workshop 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 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM through December 21st. |
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THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER PRESENTS:LETTERS TO SANTA!
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This year, Santa has asked for a little help from the elves at the Middletown Arts Center and Arts Council to once again make sure all of the letters from Middletown children are delivered to the North Pole by setting up mailboxes throughout town (see letter drop off locations listed in the image above)!
Your child will receive a personalized letter back from Santa if you include a complete return address along with your child's name, age, and any related information that Santa might find helpful! To receive a response before Christmas, please drop your letter(s) in any of Santa's special mailboxes across town before December 20th.
CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE LETTER TO SANTA! Although there is no cost, parents are encouraged to make a suggested donation of $5 per letter by visiting middletownarts.org/donate to help pay for reindeer food and the long trek to the North Pole!
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The MTPL Presents Holiday Storytime
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Click HERE or turn on the Township's Municipal TV channel (FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) to watch the MTPL's Winter 2020 Storytime series. This week Middletown Township Public Information Officer Tara Berson reads "The Itsy Bitsy Reindeer" at the MTPL. Catch it any day at 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM through Christmas Day. |
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Middletown Recreation Presents
Virtual Story Time with Santa 12/13 or 12/20: Register Now!
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Join Santa Claus and his Elves for a fun and light-hearted night sharing the spirit of family and friends together! Let's gather together virtually to sing Christmas carols, draw with Doodle Dude, and listen to Santa read a festive favorite! Limited spaces available. This virtual event will last approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour.
LIVE events are signed up by household. Please select parent/guardian when registering on Community Pass. Prior to the event, you will be emailed a link to a WebEx Meeting. Please use same email address for logging in, as it is unique for each participant. Events are not recorded.
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This was a turbulent year. If you forgot to apply for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement, don’t worry. The deadline has been extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Take advantage of the extra time to get the RELIEF you deserve.
Click HERE to see if you are eligible. |
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FALL 2020 LEAF COLLECTION UPDATE
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Please note, the Fall 2020 Leaf Collection schedule has been consolidated into three zones. Click HERE to find your zone. |
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Volunteers Needed to Support Victims of Sexual Violence: You Can Make a DifferenceMiddletown Township Police Department is helping 180 Turning Lives Around to recruit community volunteers to serve on the Sexual Assault Response Team. There will be a 40-hour mandatory training course via Zoom February 2-25.
Applications are being accepted through Friday, January 22nd.
Click HERE to read the community advisory for
more information.
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Municipal Offices Open to Public By Appointment Only
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To help ensure the safety of visitors and employees, municipal offices are now open to the public by appointment only. The only exception is for in-person tax payments at the
Tax Collector's Office.
Employees and visitors must wear a face mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can reach the various departments at the phone numbers listed HERE. |
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JCP&L Helicopter Pre-Flight Notification
Haverfield Aviation will be assisting in the completion of various JCP&L maintenance items on either Sunday, December 13th or Monday, December 14th, weather permitting. The helicopter will either be seen transporting line workers and equipment to and from the work area(s) or will be seen hovering extensively while in the work area(s) as a line worker performs repair work via platform that is attached to the helicopter.
The pilot will be in communication with any local airports, when in their airspace. The helicopter is a black MD500 helicopter with red tail number N4265J (see photo ).
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Middletown Online Tax Sale is
December 29th
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NEW MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER ANNEX!
The Middletown Arts Center is excited to announce the opening of its new Annex in the Middletown Reformed Church Education Building right at 121 Kings Highway (and around the corner from the MAC)!
The building's first floor classroom space with many windows for added ventilation make it an ideal location for their classes and programs while the MAC is being repaired. They have equipped each classroom with a medical grade air purifier, hand sanitizing stations, and a state-of-the-art electrostatic disinfectant sprayer to help keep you safe and comfortable.
Visit www.middletownarts.org for updates!
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Middletown Township Public Library Presents:
New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker
Community Introduction
Wednesday, January 13th at 1:00 PM
Are you looking for advice and ongoing support for your job search? Join NJCN to learn more about its online Job Seeker community, a FREE online community where you can participate in daily events, connect with other job seekers and get support for the search.
Click HERE to register for the event.
Click HERE to visit the NJCN Job Seeker Community.
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Monmouth County COVID-19 Testing
Sites for December
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this
e-newsletter. |
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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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