Fifth Grader Volunteers Time to Clear Snow Around Fire Hydrants to Assist MTFD
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The Middletown Township Committee and Fire Department would like to give a huge thank you to 11-year-old Blake Morrison for clearing the snow around 11 fire hydrants in the Navesink area! We commend Blake for volunteering her time to help make a difference in our town!
If there is a fire hydrant near your house, the MTFD would appreciate your help with keeping it accessible this winter. Please help clear a path approximately 3 feet around the hydrant and shovel a path from the street to the hydrant. This will allow the MTFD to quickly locate the hydrants and obtain water for firefighting activities.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Advisory: Appointments Can Only Be Scheduled Through County/State
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If you are looking to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination in Middletown, you need to register for an appointment via Monmouth County and/or the State. Offices in the Township do not make appointments for vaccinations.
Please CLICK HERE to access important links to County and State information.
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Watch the Monday, February 1st Township Committee Workshop Meeting on Middletown's YouTube or TV Channels
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Click HERE to watch the meeting on the Township's YouTube Channel or catch it on our TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) every night at 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM through February 15th. |
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GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND BULK COLLECTION ADVISORY:
How to Report a Missed Trash Pickup
South Zone Recycling & Bulk Collection Updates
Due to the continuing snow cleanup, the Township’s garbage contractor is doing its best to pick up trash across town. If your trash has not been picked up, please send an email noting your address to recycling@middletownnj.org. Our Department of Public Works will report it directly to the contractor. If your garbage cart has been damaged, you can also report it to this email address.
REMINDERS:
South Zone Recycling is scheduled to be picked up tomorrow, Saturday, 2/6.Bulk collection in the South Zone has been postponed until Friday, 2/19. This will be a double bulk collection where residents can put out up to 8 items on the curb. For more information about what is and isn’t accepted as bulk items, please download the Recycle Coach app on your mobile devices.
For garbage, recycling and bulk collection reminders and updates sent via text or email, please download the Recycle Coach app on your mobile devices.
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Join Middletown Recreation's Super Bowl Sunday FUNday Kahoot! Trivia Game Emceed by Mayor Tony Perry!
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Let's tailgate together, Middletown! Get started today on your Super Bowl fun by filling out the Party Prop Guessing Game form found on our website (www.middletownnj.org/events)! The form is available now and will be open until 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 7th. The entry that scores the highest will receive a fun tailgating party pack!
Then, join our live Kahoot! Trivia Game emceed by Mayor Tony Perry as you start your Super Bowl festivities. Free and fun for the whole family!
This Kahoot! game is geared towards the Super Bowl, but you don't need to be a football fanatic to play! The Super Bowl is much more than just football...think commercials, music, and food too!
To play, you’ll need one screen to watch the event and see the questions and answers. Every participant will need their own “signaling device” (any smartphone, tablet, or additional computer). So grab your phones, gather around the dinner table, and see who in your family is a trivia master! Questions range in difficulty, so everyone has a chance to win.
A prize will be awarded to the top trivia master! Prizes will be available for pick-up only at Poricy Park Nature Center during normal business hours.
Date: Sunday, February 7th
Time: 3:00pm
Meeting link: https://middletownnj.webex.com/middletownnj/j.php?MTID=m7f6d0ea093e7078a4b33c4c72c4989ce
Meeting number: 179 871 4156
Password: football
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PLEASE CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING TO THE TOWNSHIP'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL GARDENS FUND
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As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Committee is raising money to add a fountain called “The Rise of Hope” that will be erected near the end of the memorial pathway, giving a quiet space to pause and reflect.
They will also be honoring the heroism and patriotism of our First Responders with an additional monument. If you would like to contribute to this 501(c)(3), donations can be sent via PayPal to MiddletownWTC@gmail.com. You can also mail a check made payable to Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Fund, c/o Mayor’s Office, Middletown Municipal Building, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748.
For more information, please call 732-615-2287. |
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New Jersey American Water to Temporarily Change Water Treatment Process Beginning Week of February 15th
As part of an annual maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from a chloramine (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) residual to free chlorine residual at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune.
The temporary treatment process will begin the week of February 15, 2021 and continue until April 2021. During this period, some customers may notice a slight taste and smell of chlorine in their water. This is normal and will only be temporary until the system maintenance is complete. Customers who wish to reduce the taste of chlorine can place water in an uncovered glass container in the refrigerator overnight to dissipate chlorine faster.
Click HERE to read the press release.
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First Quarter Property Tax Payments Due First quarter property tax payments were due February 1st.
To avoid interest charges, all February property tax payments must be received by 4:00 PM on or before February 10, 2021.
Click HERE for more information about how to pay your taxes.
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Middletown Social Services Encourages Residents to Lend a Hand This Easter Holiday
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THE MAC PRESENTS: BIG READ Ocean-Themed Art Contest Entry deadline: March 15th
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FOR STUDENTS GRADES 6–8 AND 9–12
The exhibition is inspired by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant book pick, In the Heart of the Sea, by Nathaniel Philbrick.
Entry Deadline: March 15 | Exhibition Dates: March 22 – April 30
All work submitted will be part of a virtual exhibit and future window exhibit at the Middletown Arts Center. One student from each of the two categories (Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12) will be chosen to receive a $50 gift certificate donated by the Friends of the Library. For more information, please email artscenter@middletownnj.org. |
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THE MTPL PRESENTS: An Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick, Author of National Book Award Winner, In the Heart of the Sea
Submit your interview questions by February 19th!
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MTPL INCREASES CAPACITY: APPOINTMENTS NO LONGER NEEDED
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Join Middletown Recreation On a Guided Hike Wed., 2/10 or Thurs. 2/11!
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 Guided Hike: Groundhog Day
Date: Wednesday or Thursday, February 10th or 11th
Time: 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Get out and stretch your legs! Great for all ages. Each week a new topic will be discussed along the trails at Poricy Park. This week we will learn the origins of Groundhog Day, lots about groundhogs, and look ahead to spring! Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome if space permits (no cash accepted). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, dress for the weather.
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2021 Dog Licensing Information
PLEASE NOTE: Dog license renewals have been extended through the month of February. Late fees will not be incurred until March 1st.
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Due to COVID-19, in-person dog licensing for 2021 is being done at the Health Department (180 Main Street, Port Monmouth) this month by ONLINE APPOINTMENT ONLY.Click HERE to access the online pet licensing portal. |
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COVID Testing at Train Station Sundays, Mondays & Fridays
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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Raising Indoor Capacity Limits from 25 Percent to 35 Percent for Certain Businesses Effective 8:00 AM Friday, February 5th, Governor Phil Murphy increased indoor capacity limits from 25 percent to 35 percent for several businesses, including food and beverage establishments and entertainment and recreational businesses.
The Executive Order also lifted the 10:00 p.m. curfew for in-person indoor restaurant service, however local officials may continue to regulate the hours of operation of indoor restaurant service and indoor operations of other non-essential businesses after 8:00 p.m., as they have been able to since November 12th. The prohibition on seating at indoor bar areas remains in effect.
Religious ceremonies or services, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals, and memorial services that are currently limited to 25 percent of the room’s capacity up to 150 people will now be limited to 35 percent of the room’s capacity up to 150 people. Performances at entertainment centers, including movie theaters and performing arts centers, and concert venues, will similarly be capped at 35 percent up to a maximum of 150 people. Indoor meetings of addiction groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, will also be limited to 35 percent up to 150 individuals.
Click HERE to read the press release.
A copy of Executive Order No. 219 can be found HERE.
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COVID Vaccine Eligibility Information
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If you are eligible to receive a vaccine, there are generally three ways to get vaccinated:You can pre-register for the vaccine on the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System. This online portal enables prioritized groups of individuals, and eventually the general public, to find a vaccination site, pre-register, and schedule an appointment when one is available. Click here to to visit the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System. Select healthcare facilities, including many hospitals, are offering vaccines to directly to their employees and volunteers. If you work at one of the facilities, you can contact your employer to learn if the vaccine is available to you.
If you don't qualify for a vaccine at this time, register on the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System and they will notify you when the vaccine is available for you. |
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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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e-newsletter. |
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