Pick up or Purchase Your 9/11 Remembrance Yard Sign at ShopRite This Weekend from 9 AM to 12 PM

The Middletown Township World Trade Center Memorial Gardens Committee is selling 20^thanniversary 9/11 remembrance yard signs and personalized street banners to raise money that will go toward renovations and improvements to our WTC Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street). The committee will be selling signs and taking orders for banners at ShopRite (1361 NJ-35 South) this weekend from 9 AM to 12 PM. Bring your order confirmation number if you already placed an order. Yard signs will be available for $40. Personalized street banners that feature your business or family name will be available for $500. Middletown will line the streets leading up to the memorial with these beautiful remembrance banners. Once taken down, the banner will be given to you as a keepsake.

You can also stop by the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) during regular business hours to purchase a lawn sign by cash or check.

Click HERE to order a remembrance yard sign or street banner.

Visit www.middletownremembers911.com for more information or call (732) 615-2287 if you have any questions.

Middletown Township Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting on Monday, 7/19

The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM will be open to the public and 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 179 645 8444 followed by #. Enter 2021 if a passcode is required.
Prior to the Township Committee Meeting, the event link will be published on the Township’s Facebook page. The recording of the meeting will be aired on the Township’s TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) and YouTube channel.

The July 19^th meeting agenda provides an opportunity for public comment for the following agenda item. Members of the public may comment only on this topic:

2021-3312 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 540 Of The Code Of The Township Of Middletown Prohibiting The Operation Of Any Class Of Cannabis Business Within The Jurisdiction Of The Township Of Middletown

Click HERE to view the meeting agenda.
Click HERE to read the full press release.

Download Ocean Conservancy's "Clean Swell" App to Help Keep Our Waters Clean

The Middletown Department of Public Works will be using Ocean Conservancy's Clean Swell app for litter tracking and cleanup!

The Clean Swell app is an easy way for the Middletown community to be proactive in making our town a more beautiful place while assisting in the worldwide effort to keep our oceans clean.

Click HERE for more information about the app.

Click HERE to watch an informative video about the app.

Bulk Collection Update

Middletown’s garbage contractor, Solterra, has resumed bulk collection on the regularly scheduled collection days. The next bulk collection date is Friday, July 23^rd for the South Zone and Thursday, July 29^th for the North Zone.

Please be aware of the following rules regarding what is and is not accepted in
bulk collection:

For more information or to view your collection schedule, download the
Recycle Coach app or visit www.middletownnj.org/bulk.

Watch "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery" at the MAC
This Weekend

The Middletown Arts Center is hosting "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery," a production by Dunbar Repertory Company. The show will take place indoors at the MAC's theatre (36 Church Street) on Friday, July 16^th, Saturday, July 17^th, and Sunday, July 18^th. The show will begin at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday and at 4 PM on Sunday. Tickets are General Admission and $20.
Seating is first come, first served.

"Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery" is the story of a young Black girl's coming of age in the South in the 1960s. Daughter is the main character, a 25-year-old narrator whose mother died when she was very young. She was raised by the women in the community, some blood-related, some not, and at the age of 12, she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse, non-traditional older Black women. As she reflects, Daughter becomes a child again, reliving her vivid memories of growing up, recalling the rituals, the faith healings, the stories she was told, and the lessons she learned about survival, healing, faith, and mystery.

Click HERE to purchase tickets and for more information about the show.

West Front Street Park Athletic Fields are closed Monday, 7/19 through Friday, 7/23.

MTPL Invites You to Learn about The Beatles on
Tuesday, 7/20 and Tuesday 7/27 at 7 PM

MTPL Two-Part Virtual Beatles Series 7/20 and 7/27 at 7 PM

The Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a two-part virtual series with professor, author, and music enthusiast Ken Womack about the world-renowned band, The Beatles. The first part will take place on Tuesday, July 20^th and the second part will take place on Tuesday, July 27^th. Both events will begin at 7 PM and happen via Zoom. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom links.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Join Middletown Recreation at Sunset Movie in the Park on Thursday, 7/22

Join Recreation to watch this great family film in the park! Make sure to pack your chairs and blankets. Movie snacks are welcome. Seating is first come, first served. No registration, so get there early to claim your spot on the lawn!

Featured Movie: Tom and Jerry (2021-PG)
A legendary rivalry reemerges when Jerry moves into New York City's finest hotel on the eve of the wedding of the century, forcing the desperate event planner to hire Tom to get rid of him. As mayhem ensues, the escalating cat-and-mouse battle soon threatens to destroy her career, the wedding, and possibly the hotel itself.

MTPD Hosts Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, July 21^st from 2 - 6 PM at
Old Village Fire Company

Residents are welcome to come to this FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint hosted by the MTPD at Station 11 Old Village Fire Company (1340 NJ-35) to ensure your child is in the right car seat and that it is installed correctly.

Watch a Historical Fashion Show at the MAC on
Sunday, 7/25 at 2 PM and Sunday, 8/1 at 7 PM

What People Wore Historical Fashion Show at the MAC

The Middletown Arts Center is hosting "What People Wore," a historical fashion show that will be presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble. The one-hour event will provide entertainment for the whole family, featuring clothing from the 1500s to 1980s and dances from each time period. Children who have a doll dressed in historical costume are invited to show it off and strut it on the runway!

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this FREE show at the outdoor MAC Summer Stage (36 Church Street). In the event of inclement weather, the performances will be brought indoors. "What People Wore" will take place on Sunday, July 25^th at 2 PM and Sunday, August 1^st at 7 PM.

Please call the Performing Arts Ensemble at 732-614-5426 to reserve your tickets.

Have you tried MTPL's Self-Checkout?

Last week, the Middletown Township Public Library launched self-checkout via its mobile app and self-checkout stations, located at the main circulation desk.

Click HERE for instructions on how to use self-checkout on
MTPL's mobile app.

Latest U.S. State Department Passport Processing Times

As of June 17^th, the U.S. State Department has announced that expedited shipping for passports has increased from 10 to 12 weeks. Please see the graphic above for the latest passport service times.

For information about the Middletown Town Hall Passport Acceptance Agency, visit www.middletownnj.org/Passports.

Submit Artwork to DPW and MAC's Trash & Recycling Sculpture Art Contest by Friday, 8/6 at 4 PM

Click on the image to view the flyer larger.

The Middletown Department of Public Works and the Middletown Arts Center are seeking trash sculptures to display at the Township's new outdoor Ecological Garden at DPW (52 Kanes Lane). Winners will receive a gift bag that includes a MAC gift certificate and they will also have their artwork showcased at Middletown Day as an example of a creative way to reduce, reuse, and recycle! Please see contest rules in the flyer above.

Click HERE for more information.

Click HERE to download the contest's entry form.

Register For This Summer's Snapology Camp!

This year, Middletown Recreation is offering half-day camps at Poricy Park – Nature Center. Kids will have a blast making new friends and tackling S.T.E.A.M. projects with Snapology this summer. Camps will be smaller socially-distanced groups in accordance with state COVID-19 guidelines.

Registration is now open! Click HERE to sign up.

DPW is now hiring seasonal laborers at the Recycling Center

This position is ideal for someone who likes to help others, enjoys being outdoors, and doesn't mind a little exercise! Rate of pay is $13.00 per hour.

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

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