Municipal Offices and Recycling Center Closed in Observance of Labor Day
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 First responder/military memorial
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Two Memorials Added to WTC Memorial Gardens to Mark 20th Anniversary of 9/11
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 9/11-related illnesses memorial, in honor of late Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti
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Earlier this week, two monuments were installed at the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street): a first responder/military monument and a memorial for Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti and those we have lost due to 9/11-related illnesses. Detective Lt. Capriotti was known as the “keeper of the list” of the friends and neighbors who perished on September 11, 2001. He personally notified every single Middletown family who had lost a loved one that day – something that was of utmost importance to him. These two additions are part of several upgrades that are being made to the Gardens in honor of the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy. The WTC Memorial Gardens Committee is also raising funds 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 reflect. |
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While at the installation, Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Committee Chairperson and former Committeewoman Pat Snell was interviewed by Adam Worth and Reggie Gibson of Cine Selector, a local production company. They are currently producing a documentary for the Monmouth County Clerk's Office that will be part of a 9/11 exhibition at Monmouth County Historical Association's Taylor-Butler House. The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday, September 11th through Thursday, November 11th. For more information, visit www.monmouthhistory.org. |
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Thank you to Whirl Construction, Uras Monuments, and everybody who has donated money to these improvements! We appreciate your support as we continue to ensure that Middletown will never forget.
Click HERE for more information about the upgrades being made to the WTC Memorial Gardens. |
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Pick up or Purchase a 9/11 Remembrance Yard Sign at the Middletown Arts Center Beginning Tuesday, 9/7
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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). Signs will NOT be available for pick up or purchase at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) until Tuesday, September 7th due to the holiday weekend. Beginning Tuesday, September 7th, you can pick up or purchase a sign at the MAC from 9 AM - 5 PM. Bring your order confirmation number if you already placed an order. Yard signs cost $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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Click HERE for more information about our upcoming memorial service. |
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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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Virtually Visit Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Neighborhood with the MTPL on Wednesday, 9/8 at 7 PM
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library for a virtual tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Neighborhood on Wednesday, September 8th at 7 PM. Professional tour guides Art and Susan Zuckerman will lead the tour, which will feature the memorial site and the Winter Garden. Participants will also explore the Waterfalls, the Survivor Tree and its 9 Lives, the Memorial names monuments, the 9/11 Memorial Museum, the Tear Memorial, the Irish Famine Memorial, and St. Paul's Church and Ghost. The tour will take place via Zoom. Registration is required.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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MTPL Closed in Observance of Labor Day
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Middletown Township Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, 9/7The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 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 179 459 9661 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. Click HERE to view the meeting agenda.
Click HERE to read the full press release.
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Save the Date for Middletown Day on Saturday, 9/18!
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We are thrilled to announce that Middletown Day will return to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road) this year on Saturday, September 18th! As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, let us come together to celebrate the resiliency of our community and all that makes Middletown so exceptional.
The 2021 festival will feature the return of the popular Business and Community Showcase as well as many familiar favorites, redesigned with safety in mind, including a food court, first responder demonstrations, live entertainment, a petting zoo, and more.
Again this year, the Township is offering a sponsorship opportunity for its very successful Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race and 1-mile Fun Run to be held on Saturday, October 23rd at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road). This event will raise money to benefit the 501c3 organization, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer.
Event is rain or shine.Visit www.middletownnj.org/middletownday for more information. |
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MAC Extends Camp with Back to School Party from Tuesday, 9/7 to Friday, 9/10
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Celebrate the end of summer camp and get ready to go back to school with a fun week of crafts, games, art, music, dance, and more at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street)! This bonus week will begin on Tuesday, September 7th and end on Friday, September 10th. There are a variety of sessions, including morning from 9 AM to 12 PM, afternoon from 12:30 PM to 3 PM, and full day from 9 AM to 3 PM. You can register for either the full week or for individual days.
Children must bring their own food.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to register.
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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. 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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Protect Pollinators with Middletown Recreation on Thursday, 9/16 between 9 AM and 4 PM
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In celebration of pollinators, help Middletown Recreation create a snapshot of Poricy Park biodiversity at the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz event on Thursday, September 16th happening from 9 AM to 4 PM at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road)! Work alongside park staff to advance the health of local pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.
Participants will use an app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects, and animals; see what wildlife is present on that day; and contribute to a scientific inventory of pollinator species. Sign up by the hour for guided help or come anytime to make your own independent observations.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to sign up. |
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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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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 happening 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 Clinics
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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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