Middletown to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Service and Improvements to Memorial Gardens
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Middletown Township will be hosting a memorial service on Saturday, September 11th in honor of the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack. All members of the community are invited to attend the ceremony that will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens, located next to the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street). This anniversary tribute will honor the 37 residents who perished on that tragic day by bringing together family members and friends of those we lost, religious leaders, dignitaries, first responders, and veterans.
“As decades pass, we must continue to honor all the lives we lost to ensure that they will never be forgotten,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “We hope this 20th anniversary service will enable our community to reflect, remember, and bring a sense of peace and hope as we move forward together.”
To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Committee is making improvements to the Gardens, which rest under a canopy of trees and feature a landscaped path with benches and a personalized memorial to honor each life.
Click HERE to read the full press release for more information about the upcoming service and the improvements being made. |
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Pick up or Purchase Your 9/11 Remembrance Yard Sign at the Middletown Arts Center Beginning Tuesday, 8/31
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The Middletown Township World Trade Center Memorial Gardens Committee is selling 20th anniversary 9/11 remembrance yard signs to help raise money that will go toward renovations and improvements to our WTC Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street). The committee will NOT be selling signs at ShopRite anymore. Signs will be available for pick up or purchase at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) during regular business hours, beginning Tuesday, August 31st.
Bring your order confirmation number to the MAC if you already placed an order. Yard signs will be available for $40.
Visit www.middletownremembers911.com for more information or call (732) 615-2287 if you have any questions. |
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Middletown Invites Community to 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Service on Saturday, 9/11 at 6:30 PM
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Run for a Cause in PBA Local 124's First Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Race on Saturday, 9/11 at 8:30 AM
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The Middletown PBA Local 124 is hosting their first annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Race on Saturday, September 11th. The event will begin at 8:30 AM at the Middletown Train Station (22 Church Street). The route will start at the train station and go out 1.55 miles and back on Middletown-Lincroft Road. The turn around will be Thompson Middle School. The Middletown PBA is partnering with The Shore Athletic Club to create the 5K course. There will also be a half mile kids' race.
Proceeds from the 5K will go to a memorial scholarship fund created in honor of late MTPD Detective Lieutenant Joseph Capriotti. As "keeper of the list" of the 37 Township residents we tragically lost on 9/11, Capriotti personally notified every single Middletown family who had lost a loved one that day. As a result of his response to Ground Zero, he contracted cancer and lost his battle in June 2019. The memorial scholarship fund was created as a way to pay tribute to the tremendous impact he has made to the families of the victims and to
our community.
Registration for the 5K Run and Walk costs $30. Registration for the Kids' Race costs $10. All registered participants receive a shirt.Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Township Lowers Flags Half-Staff
American flags have been lowered throughout Middletown in honor of the 12 U.S. Marines, Navy Corpsman, and innocent individuals who were killed in the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, August 26th.
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Local Family Donates Pallet Flags in Honor of 9/11
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 From left: Kayleigh Kaplan, WTC Memorial Gardens Committee Chairperson and former Committeewoman Pat Snell, Adam Kaplan, Avery Kaplan, Irene Kaplan, and Mia Kaplan.
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 Deputy Chief Paul Bailey gives the Kaplan family a special tour of the Middletown Township Police Department.
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 From left: SLEO 1 Officer Chad Bacek, Patrolman Steve Greenwood and K-9 Koda, Adam Kaplan and Mia Kaplan, WTC Memorial Gardens Committee Chairperson and former Committeewoman Pat Snell, Deputy Chief Paul Bailey, Kayleigh Kaplan, Irene Kaplan, and Avery Kaplan.
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On Friday, August 27th, the Kaplan family stopped by Town Hall and the Middletown Township Police Department to donate two pallet flags that Adam Kaplan created in honor of the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11. Adam and one of his daughters met WTC Memorial Gardens Committee Chairperson and former Committeewoman Pat Snell last weekend when she was selling 9/11 remembrance yard signs at ShopRite. Inspired by the committee's commitment to the Gardens, Adam decided to thank them and the MTPD with pallet flags.
While visiting from Hazlet, the Kaplan family also got a tour of the Middletown Township Police Department by Deputy Chief Paul Bailey. They were able to meet some of our officers, look inside a jail cell, and sit inside a police car. Adam and Irene's three daughters, Avery, Mia, and Kayleigh, all agreed that blaring the police sirens was their favorite part!
Thank you to the Kaplan family for your generous donation! |
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MTPD Seeks Domestic Violence Response Team Volunteers: Apply by Friday, 9/24Middletown Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around (180), and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, Middletown Township Police Department continues to make this free, 24/7 confidential service available to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience.
180 will be conducting the mandatory 40-hour training course for new DVRT volunteers October 5th - 28th, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:30pm, remotely via Zoom. Applications are currently being accepted through Friday, September 24th. 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 to download the application.
Click HERE to read the full press release for more information.
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Register for Middletown Preschool
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Middletown Preschool at the Tonya Keller Community Center (50 Bray Avenue) is still accepting applications for enrollment in the 2021-2022 school year! The PreK3 class still has availability, but the PreK4 class is nearly full. The preschool is offering both full-day and half-day options. Classes are scheduled to begin Monday, September 13th.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/preschool for more information and to register. |
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Bulk Collection: Accepted/Not Accepted Items
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Please be aware of the following rules regarding what is and is not accepted in bulk collection. For sanitary purposes, please wrap your mattresses and box springs in plastic. Still not sure if your item is considered to be bulk? Email a picture to bulk@middletownnj.org.
For more information or to view your collection schedule, download the Recycle Coach app or visit www.middletownnj.org/bulk. |
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State Authorities Urge Residents to Report Invasive Spotted Lanternflies
After increased sightings in Monmouth County, the Middletown Health Department advises the community to be aware of the Spotted Lanternfly. The Spotted Lanternfly is a serious invasive pest that feeds on sap from over 70 different plant species. It excretes honeydew while feeding, which results in mold covering the plant and anything nearby. While Spotted Lanternflies do not directly hurt humans or animals, they can negatively impact our agriculture, economy, and everyday life.
If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, take a photo of it and report it to the NJ Department of Agriculture (NJDA) or call 833-4BADBUG (833-422-3284). The NJDA is urging anyone who comes across the insect to report and destroy it immediately to help slow the spread.
For more information about the Spotted Lanternfly, visit the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's website. For additional resources from the NJDA about the invasive bug and how to help control the spread, visit the NJDA's Homeowner Resources.
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Save the Date for Middletown Day on Saturday, 9/18!
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Listen to Live Music at the MAC's Music Café on Sunday, 8/29 from 4 - 6 PM
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Join the Middletown Arts Center on Sunday, August 29th from 4 - 6 PM for its August singer-songwriters showcase featuring local talents Bob Linton, Marc Tappan, Tim Enny, and Stu Coogan. The concert will take place inside the MAC’s theater (36 Church Street). The event is free with a suggested donation of $5.
Click HERE to donate to the MAC.
Click HERE for more information about the concert. |
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Attend MTPL's Virtual Book & Author Talk with Riley Sager on Wednesday, 9/1 at 6:30 PM
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End your summer with a bang! Middletown Township Public Library will host a virtual visit on Wednesday, September 1st at 6:30 PM with Riley Sager, pseudonym for author of bestselling books “Final Girls", “The Last Time I Lied”, “Lock Every Door”, and “Home Before Dark.” He will talk about his latest thriller, “Survive the Night”, which is slated for release on June 29th. Registration is required.
Click HERE for more information and to register for the event. |
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Prepare for College with the MTPL
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Looking to go to college? The Middletown Township Public Library is here to help! Beginning in September, MTPL will be hosting programs to prepare you for this next chapter in your life.
Join the MTPL on Wednesday, September 8th to listen to Rutgers University discuss financial aid and answer your questions! The event will begin at 7 PM and take place over Zoom. Registration is required.
Click HERE for more information and to register for the "Financial Aid with Rutgers University" program. |
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Volunteer for the Middletown EMS Department
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The Middletown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is searching for volunteers! The department consists of five all-volunteer first aid squads: Fairview First Aid & Rescue Squad, Leonardo First Aid & Rescue, Lincroft First Aid & Rescue Squad, Middletown First Aid & Rescue, and Port Monmouth First Aid Squad. EMS responds to an average of 12 emergency medical calls every day.
Click HERE for more information about Middletown EMS.
Click HERE to download a volunteer application. |
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Be Prepared: Register for Middletown Emergency Alerts
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Middletown Office of Emergency Management Shares Hurricane Survival GuideVolunteers Wanted
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The Middletown Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is looking for volunteers to join its team! OEM is responsible for the Township's all-hazard Emergency Operations Plan, which outlines how Middletown will function during emergency or disaster conditions. With peak season for hurricanes in New Jersey approaching from mid-August through October, now is the perfect time to volunteer and support your community! OEM volunteers train online and meet monthly. Please call (732) 615-2129 if you are interested in volunteering.
In case of an emergency, there is a Middletown Emergency Radio station. Please tune in to 1620 AM for emergency and community information.
Click HERE for more information about Middletown's OEM.
Click HERE for OEM's guide to help you prepare for emergencies. |
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Updated COVID-19 Information
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The Middletown Health Department has recently updated its website with additional COVID-19 information and resources.
Brookdale Community College (765 Newman Springs Road) is offering walk-in vaccination appointments for people ages 12+.
Please check out the graphic to the right for more information about Monmouth County COVID-19 vaccines. |
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Upcoming Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, 8/28 at Colts Neck High School from 9 AM - 12 PM
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Stop by Colts Neck High School (59 Five Points Road) on Saturday, August 28th from 9 AM to 12 PM to receive your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine! Your second dose will be scheduled for Saturday, September 18th. This clinic only offers the Pfizer - BioNTech vaccine and will be open for people ages 12+. To register, please contact Peg Huie at phuie@mcrhc.org or 732-493-9520, option 1.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/covid19 for information about upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Monmouth County. |
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Receive Your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster if Eligible
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How To Recover a Lost COVID-19 Vaccine Card
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