Middletown/VNACNJ Partner to Offer COVID-19 Vaccines to Seniors

Seniors Registered for COVID-19 Vaccines

Middletown Township has partnered with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) Community Health Center to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to Middletown residents age 65 and older. To date, 810 senior residents have been able to schedule vaccination appointments, 110 have been vaccinated on site at their residences, and 100 more will be vaccinated at Luftman Towers on Monday.

To sign up for a pre-registration appointment, please call 732-615-3228 or email covid19@middletownnj.org. All calls and messages will be returned in the order in which they were received. Walk-in appointments will not be available.

Click HERE for information about free transportation to scheduled vaccine appointments arranged through Monmouth County.

Click HERE for information about ways you can help honor the friends, neighbors, and family members we lost on 9/11 through Middletown's 9/11 20th anniversary donation and sponsorship opportunities. For information and updates, visit www.middletownremembers911.com and follow the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Fund on Facebook @MiddletownRemembers911.

Small Business Spotlight: Grill 36 in Belford

Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and Committeewoman Pat Snell stopped by Grill 36 in Belford (571 Route 36) on Thursday, 3/18 to present owner Shehab (Sean) Ragab with a "Made in Middletown" Small Business Appreciation Award.

Click here to check out Grill 36's delicious Mediterranean cuisine!

If you’re a small business owner and would like your business to be considered, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 732-615-2024.

St. Patrick’s Day Grab and Go Meals at Senior Center

To help celebrate “March for Meals,” Committeewoman Pat Snell and Middletown Senior Center Supervisor Kourtney Davis were happy to hand out “Grab and Go” lunches on St. Patrick’s Day to members of the Senior Center. Meals were pre-packaged and delivered curbside through the window. Our seniors (and their pets!) were ECSTATIC to both receive the meals and have a conversation with others.

March for Meals is a Meals on Wheels Program that celebrates the collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, all levels of government, and compassionate individuals to ensure that our seniors are not forgotten.

Middletown Recreation is excited to announce that the details for the 2021 Summer Programs are now available on our website: www.middletownnj.org/camp!

This includes camps at all three locations (Tonya Keller Community Center, Croydon Hall, and Poricy Park). Registration is set to begin on Thursday, April 1st at 10:00am. All registrations will be processed through Community Pass (www.middletownnj.org/signup). In preparation of the registration start date, please create your account and/or check that you can log in so we can troubleshoot any issues with you before the first day of registration. Please reach out to Middletown Recreation if you need assistance: (732) 615-2260, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm or recreation@middletownnj.org.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

The Middletown Arts Center is thrilled to announce that registration for its 2021 Summer Arts Camp is NOW OPEN! Click HERE to check out the brochure and register!

Click HERE to watch the Monday, March 15, 2021 Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting.

Join us for a Town Wide Garage Sale! By registering for this event, you'll be able to enter your featured items into our database. Price includes a lawn sign and your items featured on a mobile-friendly webpage to advertise your sale. Sellers have the option to participate in the sale on Saturday, Sunday, or both dates. In case of poor weather, you can decide whether or not to continue with your sale. Register to get your address on the map: www.middletownnj.org/signup!
*Please note, COVID restrictions will apply based on the guidance at that time.

MTPL Kicks Off 100^thYear Anniversary with Maritime-Themed Programming Beginning Monday, 3/22!

The library kicks off its centennial year with a a virtual discussion on the Pulitzer nominated, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times Bestseller In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. The public can view the discussion anytime between 3/22- 4/30. Just CLICK HERE!

Middletown Recreation's Guided Hikes: Wed., 3/24 and Thurs. 3/25

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 are searching for an early sign of spring - skunk cabbage. Is it as stinky as its name suggests? 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.

Join in the Middletown Senior Center Fun!

Join in the fun! Weekly activities take place virtually all month long. Free to all Middletown residents. Don’t miss out, call 732-615-2260 or email kdavis@middletownnj.org to be included in the weekly event updates! Visit www.middletownnj.org/seniors for the monthly newsletter which highlights all the great upcoming activities!

Middletown Preschool has been holding in-person classes this year! There is currently space available in the PreK - 3 class with an immediate start date. Contact Middletown Preschool to learn about enrollment and tuition fees. Visit www.middletownnj.org/preschool, call 732-615-3260, or email recreation@middletownnj.org.

Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Contest Open to High School Juniors and Seniors in Middletown:
Apply by April 7^th!

Click HERE to apply. For more information, students should check with their school or call the Mayor's Office at (732) 615-2024.

Middletown Social Services Encourages Residents to Lend a Hand This Easter Holiday

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Visit the Township's COVID-19 landing page for up-to-date COVID-19 information and resources. With information changing rapidly, please visit often to stay current.

Click HERE to pre-register and for testing updates.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

The Middletown Health Department compiled COVID-19 vaccine information from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) to help residents navigate this process. Click HERE for eligibility information and ways to get vaccinated.

Recent Updates on the NJ DOH's COVID-19 Vaccine Page:

General Information - Infographics

COVID-19: Are You Fully Vaccinated? [English]

Updated on the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 Community Site:

Isolation and Quarantine and Information for COVID-19 Patients and Contacts

COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations & Options [English]
How Long Do I Need to Stay in COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine? [English]
COVID-19: Prepare to Self-Isolate
How Soon after COVID-19 Exposure Should I Get Tested? [English]

Click HERE for a link to the current Monmouth County vaccine clinic list. The County is posting a certain amount of appointments directly on its website and they will be scheduling the rest of their existing waitlist.

Need Support? Resources for Monmouth County Families and Children

If you’re struggling with mental health issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. Visit Monmouth ResourceNet for a list of hotlines/help lines.

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