Middletown Residents Ages 60+ Can Contact Township to Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Middletown Township has partnered with the VNACJ Community Health Center to offer COVID-19 vaccines to Middletown residents ages 60 and older. The Township is scheduling pre-registration appointments - no vaccines will be given at this appointment. In order to sign up for a pre-registration appointment, please email covid19@middletownnj.org or call 732-615-3228 (if you don't have computer access). Please only contact the Township one time. All messages will be returned in the order in which they were received. Walk-in appointments will not be available.

REMINDER: If you email the Township for an appointment, please check your inbox frequently to see if you have been scheduled to pre-register. Additionally, if you have already been vaccinated elsewhere, kindly let us know.

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

Middletown Receives 150 Doses of J&J Vaccine Through Monmouth County Health Department

Middletown Township received a direct allocation of 150 vaccination doses through the Monmouth County Health Department. This week, Township health officials worked with Dr. Roger Thompson and staff from the Family Practice of Middletown to vaccinate their patients at the Middletown Senior Center.

Township health officials worked with Dr. Roger Thompson and his staff from Family Practice of Middletown to give vaccinations to patients at the Middletown Senior Center on Thursday, April 8th and Friday, April 9th. Pictured from left: Ana Acerra, CCMA, Cecilia Gorsegner, RN, Roger Thompson, MD from Family Practice of Middletown and Rich DeBenedetto, Stacy Krause, and Michele Monaco from the Middletown Health Department.

Welcome to Middletown Sissy Nail & Spa!

On Tuesday, April 6th, Mayor Tony Perry joined Sissy Nail & Spa owner Tom Tran and staff at the Grand Opening celebration. The salon is located at 1287 Route 35. Visit sissysnail.com for grand opening specials and more info!

Celebrate Earth Month In Middletown Township!

There are several opportunities to volunteer and give back to our planet this
Earth Month, including:

Mini-Grant Clean Communities Program: This program gives local nonprofits an opportunity to clean up an area of town and receive a $500 grant for their organization. Click HERE for more information.
Second Chance Toys Clean Up Event on Tuesday, April 27^th: Volunteers will be provided gloves and cleaning supplies to clean the toys and prepare them for their second home.
Adopt-A-Garden: Residents and community groups have the opportunity to adopt a garden on Township property for an entire season to help keep Middletown beautiful.
Help Build a Butterfly Habitat: Volunteer to plant at the new Butterfly Garden at Poricy Park.
Spring Beach Sweep on Saturday, April 17^th: Participate in a Middletown Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action!

TAKE A HIKE

Middletown Township encourages residents to get outside this April and appreciate the beauty of nature in Middletown. Share your walk, run, or hike with others by taking a picture of your favorite spot in town and using the hashtag #MiddletownNJEarthMonth on social media. This is a wonderful way to share your love of the planet with others and encourage them to do the same!

Visit www.middletownnj.org/earthmonth to learn more & to volunteer!

Temporary Change in Bulk Collection in North and South Zones Through End of May

Due to a number of employees being impacted by COVID-19 at Solterra, the Township's garbage contractor, North and South Zone bulk collection will take place on the Saturday after your regular recycling day beginning Saturday, April 17^th
through the end of May.

For more information about changes to your garbage, recycling, and bulk collection schedules, please download the Recycle Coach app on your mobile devices.

For additional updates, you can also visit www.middletownnj.org and the Township's social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Click HERE for the new April/May bulk collection dates.

Check Out the Latest "Where Does it Go?" Recycling Education Series Featuring Styrofoam Recycling!

The Middletown Department of Public Works "Where Does it Go?" recycling education series highlights what happens to different items in the stream after they are dropped off at the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane). This episode features Mayor Tony Perry explaining what happens to Styrofoam/EPS as it goes through the process of being recycled and turned into picture frames and molding.

Click HERE to watch the video on our Township's YouTube channel!

Middletown Illuminates Town Hall Blue in Support of Autism Awareness Month

The Middletown Township Committee proclaimed April 2021 as Autism Awareness Month in our community. Town Hall will be illuminated with blue lights this month to support the international "Light It Up Blue" Autism Awareness campaign.

Middletown Recreation is excited to announce that the 2021 Summer Camp Registration is set to begin on Monday, April 12th at 10:00am. The details for each program are available on www.middletownnj.org/camp. This includes camps at all three locations (Tonya Keller Community Center, Croydon Hall, and Poricy Park). All registrations will be processed through Community Pass (www.middletownnj.org/signup). If you need assistance. Please reach out to Middletown Recreation: (732) 615-2260, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm or recreation@middletownnj.org.

Click HERE for more information!

Middletown Recreation Hiring 2021 Summer Camp Counselors

Middletown Recreation is hiring 2021 Summer Camp Counselors! Group Interviews are in progress and are being done virtually through the Webex platform. Interested applicants should click HERE or visit www.middletownnj.org/recjobs for more information, to download the application and sign up to reserve an interview timeslot.

Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 13^thto Discuss
Ideal Beach Initiatives

MTPD Seeks Volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Team
Deadline to Apply Friday, April 16^th

Middletown Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around, and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, MTPD continues to make this service available to victims of domestic violence during the initial stages of a highly emotional and traumatic experience.

180 will be conducting an intensive 40-hour mandatory training course for DVRT volunteers from April 20th–May 13th, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:30pm, remotely via Zoom. Applications are currently being accepted. Please contact Sgt. Kevin Gardiner, Middletown Township Police Department, DVRT DVLO, at 732 615-2075 to obtain an application or for additional information.

Click HERE for more information.

Middletown Preschool Registration 2021-2022

Middletown Preschool is now accepting applications for enrollment in the 2021-2022 school year! Applications for the PreK-3 and PreK-4 year old classes are being accepted while space is available. For more information about the school, enrollment, and tuition fees visit www.middletownnj.org/preschool or click HERE.

Watch the April 5^thMiddletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting

Click HERE to watch the Monday, April 5th Workshop 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 from April 9th through April 19th.

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.

Middletown Wins Honorable Mention in "2021 New Jersey League of Municipalities Show Off Your City" Photo Contest

Middletown is honored to be recognized as one of the winners of the “2021 New Jersey League of Municipalities Show Off Your City” photo contest! Entries needed to exhibit how local residents and officials managed to work, play, and thrive during this pandemic.

This incredible photo of Mayor Tony Perry and Fairview Elementary student Charlie Day, one of the “little Mayors” from the Township’s “Mayor For A Day” celebration, was selected from over 100 images since it showcases how we found a creative way to come together and have fun despite the challenges we faced due to COVID-19. Mayor Perry made special appearances at each child’s home and gave them a special Middletown pin, certificate and goody bag.

Middletown is proud to have continued to celebrate our community and make lasting memories!

Join the MAC's PASS THE SHARPIE Video Project! | Deadline to submit: April 12^th at 5:00 PM

What does art mean to you? World Art Day 2021 is April 15th, and the MAC is celebrating it in a whole new way this year with the PASS THE SHARPIE PROJECT!

This collaborative video project and virtual exhibition aims to celebrate how much art means to us, and YOU! The video will feature short clips sent in by students, MAC instructors, and patrons sharing what art means to them.

Click HERE to learn more and download an entry form.

MTPL Presents: "Avoid Getting Scammed" Zoom Seminar

Tuesday, April 13^that 1:00 PM

Click HERE to register.

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! Click HERE or visit www.middletownnj.org/seniors for their monthly newsletter which highlights all the great upcoming activities!

Mother - Son Cornhole Tournament April 2021

Team up with mom for an exciting day of cornhole! Double elimination format guarantees each team at least 2 games. A custom cornhole set will be awarded to the top mother-son team in each grade (K-5)! Registration includes a boxed dinner.

Click HERE or visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to register!

Join Middletown Recreation for a town-wide garage sale! By registering for this event, you'll be able to enter your featured items into their 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 Saturday, Sunday, or both dates. In case of poor weather, you can decide whether or not to continue with your sale. Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to register to get your address on the map or click HERE.

*Please note, COVID restrictions will apply based on the guidance at that time.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Updated Travel Quarantine Guidelines from New Jersey Department of Health

Consistent with CDC's recommendations, the NJDOH has updated guidance for fully vaccinated persons as it relates to travel. Fully vaccinated persons should get tested 3-5 days after returning to the United States from international travel, but no quarantine following travel or test before travel (unless required by the destination) is needed. For domestic travel within the U.S., no quarantine or test before or after travel is needed for fully vaccinated travelers.

Travel recommendations for persons recently recovered from COVID-19 have also been updated. Similar to fully vaccinated travelers, persons who clinically recovered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months do not need to quarantine after travel. In addition, they do not need to be tested before or after travel, domestic or international.

All travelers should continue to wear a mask while traveling, stay 6 feet from others and avoid crowds, wash hands often or use hand sanitizer, self-monitor for symptoms during and after travel, and self-isolate should symptoms develop.
For unvaccinated travelers, or travelers who have not recently recovered from COVID-19, the self-quarantine is voluntary, but compliance is expected.

Updated Documents:

The testing site will be closed Easter Sunday and re-open on Monday, April 5th. Click HERE to pre-register and for testing updates.

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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e-newsletter.

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