Middletown Invites Community to 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Service on Saturday, 9/11 at 6:30 PM
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Please join us on Saturday, September 11th to remember the 37 residents who lost their lives on that tragic day 20 years ago. The memorial service will begin at
6:30 PM and take place at the WTC Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street).
Click HERE for more information about the memorial tribute. |
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Kimberly Kratz Appointed to Middletown
Township Committee
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 Mayor Tony Perry issues Kratz's Oath of Office as her husband, Willis, holds the Bible and her parents and sons stand alongside to support her.
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Kimberly Kratz was unanimously appointed to the Middletown Township Committee at the Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, September 7th. Committeewoman Kratz will be filling the vacancy left by Patricia Snell who resigned in August after a job relocation to Georgia. Kratz will serve as Township Committeewoman until the certification of the November election.
“I am honored to have been selected by the Middletown Township Committee to serve the residents of Middletown,” said Committeewoman Kratz. “As a lifelong Middletown resident and a mother of two teenage boys, I want to ensure that Middletown remains the great place I know and love.”
Click HERE to read the full press release about Committeewoman
Kratz's appointment. |
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 Michele Collins and Mayor Perry hold the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month proclamation together. Michele is a survivor of ovarian cancer and volunteers with Turn the Towns Teal, a national campaign that raises awareness about the disease. Look for teal ribbons around town!
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Mayor Tony Perry also presented proclamations recognizing September 2021 as both Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in Middletown Township.
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 Mayor Perry and Committeeman Ryan Clarke (who shaved his head in recognition of kids battling cancer) stand with Louise Gorsegner of Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer. Infinite Love is a Middletown-based nonprofit that fundraises for research to cure pediatric cancers.
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Click HERE to watch the Tuesday, September 7th 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 through September 19th.
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Middletown Will Never Forget 9/11
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Middletown lost more residents on 9/11 than any municipality outside of New York City. Three different media outlets, WNYC New York Public Radio, PBS NewsHour, and the Middletown Patch, recently covered how Middletown was impacted by 9/11, and what the township is doing to honor the lives we lost. Click on the images above to learn more. |
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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.Middletown-Lincroft Road will be closed on Saturday, September 11th, between Holland and Dwight Roads, from 8 - 11 AM due to the 5K. Please follow posted detours.Click HERE for more information about the 5K and to register. |
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To receive emergency collection notifications via text or email, download the Recycle Coach app. |
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Pre-Register Now for Free Cat Rabies Clinic on
Tuesday, 9/21 from 5 - 6 PM
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The Middletown Township Health Department is holding a cats-only Rabies clinic on Tuesday, September 21st from 5 - 6 PM at the Croydon Hall Gym Parking Lot (900 Leonardville Road).
Click HERE to pre-register. |
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Navesink River Road to Close for Bridge Replacement
Navesink River Road will close to traffic beginning on Monday, September 13th to replace the bridge over McClees Creek. The bridge is being replaced due to age and normal deterioration from vehicular traffic during its years in service. The work is anticipated to be completed by spring 2022.
Click HERE to read the full press release from the County.
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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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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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Watch Mark "WEISSGUY" Get Inducted Into the Metal Hall of Fame as He Signs Books at the MAC on Sunday, 9/12
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Come to the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) on Sunday, September 12th at 2 PM to watch the world premiere stream of photographer Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss getting inducted into the recorded 2021 Metal Hall of Fame Gala. Mark will also be wrapping up his summer exhibition, THE DECADE THAT ROCKED, and signing his best-selling book.
Click HERE for more information about this rockin' event. |
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MTPD Hosts Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, 9/15 from 2 - 6 PM at
Old Village Fire Company
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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. |
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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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Join the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) for some fun story times that are geared toward a variety of ages! The interactive events will take place on Wednesday, September 15th, Thursday, September 16th, and Friday, September 17th at 4 PM. Registration is required.
Click HERE to register for the story time on Wednesday, September 15th.
Click HERE to register for the story time on Thursday, September 16th.
Click HERE to register for the story time on Friday, September 17th. |
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Watch Silent Movies with the MTPL on Friday, 9/17 at 7 PM
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Enjoy an outdoor silent movie night with friends and family at the Middletown Township Public Library's lawn (55 New Monmouth Road) on Friday, September 17th at 7 PM! The Kid, which is a 1921 blockbuster starring Charlie Chaplin, will be playing as part of the library's centennial celebration. Music from the 1920s will be playing in the background as you watch the film.
Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks to fully enjoy this entertainment blast from the past! Stick around after the movie to enter a free giveaway. The rain date for the outdoor silent movie nighit is Friday, September 24th.
Click HERE 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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 A Spotted Lanternfly egg mass found on a tree.
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Spotted Lanternflies begin laying their eggs in September. If you see an egg mass, please scrape it off and destroy it immediately.
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 Stages of life for a Spotted Lanternfly.
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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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this
e-newsletter. |
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