Middletown Minutes

Middletown Township Sponsors
COVID-19 Testing for Community This Weekend 

COVID-19 Screening
Click the picture to register and learn more. 

The Township of Middletown is sponsoring a pre-holiday COVID-19 testing event this weekend to help combat increasing COVID-19 cases and potential risks of holiday gatherings.

This will be a drive-thru event held at the Middletown Train Station (unmetered parking lot off Middletown-Lincroft Road) where testing will be administered by Synergy Medical Labs in conjunction with Capital Health Laboratory and Immediate Care of Red Bank. Results will be emailed within 72 hours. 

While the testing/screening event is intended for Middletown residents, first responders, Township employees and Middletown Public School District employees, no one will be turned away if they wait in line for a test. 


Click HERE to read the Community Advisory with additional information. 

Middletown Welcomes New Commanding Officer of
Naval Weapons Station Earle 

Navy Commander
Pictured from left: Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Earle Captain Ed Callahan, Mayor Tony Perry, Township Administrator Tony Mercantante, Community Plans and Liaison Officer Dennis Blazak, and Lieutenant Commander Jack Smock, Executive Officer, Naval Weapons Station Earle
 

On Monday, December 14th, Mayor Tony Perry and Township Administrator Tony Mercantante were invited to Naval Weapons Station Earle to meet the new Commanding Officer of the station, Captain Ed Callahan. The Naval station has been deeply rooted in Middletown's history since its original construction in 1944 where it played an integral part in World War II, providing the majority of ammunition used by the Allies for the invasion of Normandy.

It is important that leaders from both the Naval station and our Township continue to work together to best serve the town in an emergency. The meeting touched on the continuing projects happening in Middletown, including increasing the resiliency of our coastline for protection against future weather events. 


We look forward to this continued partnership and are honored to have the Naval station as part of our town's past and its future. 

12/21/20 Township Committee Regular Meeting

Middletown Township Committee to Host Virtual Regular Meeting on Monday, December 21st


The Middletown Township Committee Virtual Regular Meeting on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM will be made available live through Webex Event Center.

If you will be participating remotely, you can do so by clicking this event link. To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388. The event access code is 179 761 3142 followed by #. Enter 2020 if a passcode is required.

Prior to the Township Committee Meeting, the event link will be published on the Township’s Facebook page. If residents are not able to view the meeting live, the recording will be aired on the Township’s TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) and YouTube channel.


Click HERE to read the full press release. 

2021 Virtual Annual Organization Meeting

Middletown's Partnership with US Army Corps of Engineers Featured in Flood Risk Management Buzz Newsletter

POMO Flood Article

Director of Public Works & Engineering Ted Maloney stands with Office of Emergency Management Director Charlie Rogers at the new flood gate and pump station operation at the Port Monmouth Flood Risk Management Project. 

Middletown Township was featured in the December 2020 issue of Flood Risk Management Buzz Newsletter. The article highlights the success of the Port Monmouth Flood Control project in the face of Tropical Storm Isaias. Despite the heavy rain and high winds, the flood-prone area of Port Monmouth fared well due to the the recent infrastructure put in place by the US Army Corps of Engineers to mitigate flooding and protect against weather events. 

Charlie Rogers, OEM Director for Middletown Township

and lifelong resident of Port Monmouth, is also featured in the article. He  recounts the many violent storms he has lived through over the years and discusses the importance of the current Flood Control Project to keep our residents and homes safe. 


Click HERE to read the article. 

MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER WINTER CLASS SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS TUES., 12/22!

MAC Winter Classes

CLICK THE PICTURE TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE! 

Middletown Recreation Winter Logo
Click the image to learn more about Middletown Recreation. 

CHECK OUT MIDDLETOWN RECREATION'S UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WINTER 2021 SEASON! 

Middletown Rec Winter 2021 Brochure
Click HERE for Middletown Recreation's Winter 2021 (January, February & March) Brochure! 

Middletown Recreation Presents
Winter Seasonal Surprises for Seniors!

Winter Seasonal Surprises for Seniors
Click the image for more information about the Middletown Senior Center!

Listen to Holiday Stories On MTPL's YouTube Channel

MTPL Winter Storytime
Check out the MTPL's YouTube channel for Holiday Storytime. 

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. Catch it any day at 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM through Christmas Day.

MTPL OFFERS FRONT DOOR MATERIALS PICK-UP ONLY BEGINNING MON., 12/28 

MTPL: FRONT DOOR MATERIALS PICKUP
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO LEARN MORE! 

To help flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases, Middletown Township Public Library will
convert to FRONT DOOR ONLY PICK-UP beginning Monday, December 28th. Pick-up
hours will be 9:00 am -5:00 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays will be 9:00 am -7:00 pm. For faster service, appointments are recommended.

 
Walk-ups will be accommodated.

All indoor services will be suspended until further notice. The library staff is happy to help you place holds, offer book recommendations and provide reference services at 732-671-3700. 
Patrons may put items on hold and select a pick-up time by clicking HERE  (separate line faster service) or stop-by anytime.
 
Holds may be placed at www.mtpl.org or through the mobile app (search for MTP Library in your app store.)

New Drop Box at Building & Inspection Department Located at Croydon Hall Annex

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. 

BUILDING DROP BOX
The drop box is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 
Tax Assessment Questions
CLICK THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
Senior Freeze Deadline Extended through December 31st

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. 

FALL 2020 LEAF COLLECTION UPDATE

Leaf Collection Update
CLICK THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTINUOUS UPDATES! 

Please note, the Fall 2020 Leaf Collection schedule has been consolidated into three zones. Click HERE to find your zone. 

Be Smart. Be Safe. Keep Your Guard Up.
180 SART Volunteers

Volunteers Needed to Support Victims of Sexual Violence: You Can Make a Difference


Middletown 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.

Municipal Offices Open to Public By Appointment Only 

Municipal Buildings Open By Appointment Only

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. 

Middletown Online Tax Sale is
December 29th

2020 Online Tax Sale
Click on the image for tax sale information that can be viewed free of charge. Please visit www.middletownnj.org/TaxCollection for more information. 

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Monmouth County COVID-19 Testing
Sites for December

COVID-19 Testing Locations for Monmouth County
Click the picture to enlarge and see other COVID-19 testing sites across New Jersey. 
COVID-19 Substance Abuse Help


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e-newsletter. 

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