Join Us at Middletown Day on Saturday, 9/18
from 11 AM - 5 PM!
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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 from 11 AM - 5 PM! 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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Middletown Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11
with Patriotic Ceremony and Thoughtful Additions
to Memorial Gardens
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Middletown Township held a memorial service at the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens, located next to the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street), on Saturday, September 11th in honor of the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks.
“Twenty years ago, Middletown tragically lost 37 residents – our community and our Nation rushed to their side,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “This year’s anniversary ceremony brought us back together to honor and remember those individuals and keep their spirits, and the spirit of patriotism, alive.”
Click HERE to read the full press release about the ceremony.
Click HERE to view photos from the service. |
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Girl Scout Troop 127 Dedicates Leonardo Beach Signs
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 From left: Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, Maureen Raisch (a representative of the Mayor's Office), and Maureen's dog, Spike, proudly stand with Girl Scout Troop 127 in front of one of the two beautiful Leonardo Beach signs!
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Last weekend, Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Maureen Raisch (a representative of the Mayor’s Office), attended Girl Scout Troop 127’s sign dedication at Leonardo Beach. The troop worked through our Clean Communities Mini Grant Program to install the two signs, as part of their efforts toward a Journey Badge. The group of seven, led by Stacy Slater, fundraised by participating in a beach cleanup at Leonardo Beach in July. Inspired by the 250 pounds of trash they recovered, the new signs read "Leave only footprints of love and kindness wherever you go."
After six months of hard work, the girls accomplished their goal of earning their Journey Badges and adding these two wonderful signs! Thank you Girl Scout Troop 127 for making a positive impact in our community!
Visit www.middletownnj.org/minigrants for more information about our Clean Communities Mini Grant Program. |
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 Pictured from left: Gary Mulligan, Patricia Oulette, Chief Clinical Officer Susan Medford, Mayor Tony Perry, Chief Operations Officer Brian Simon, and Tricia Simon.
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Click HERE to visit Joint Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine's website. |
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Middletown Township Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting on Monday, 9/20The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting on Monday, September 20, 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 2348 334 7250 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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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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Start the School Year with School Bus Safety Tips
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Navesink River Road Closed for Bridge Replacement
Navesink River Road is currently closed to traffic 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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Exercise with Recreation through Our Fall Exercise Programs Beginning Tuesday, 9/21
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Middletown Recreation is excited to announce its fall exercise program! Classes begin on Tuesday, September 21st. Yoga and volleyball will take place at the Croydon Hall Gym (900 Leonardville Road) and Youth Running will be held at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road).
Yoga classes are for adults and presented weekly by Hot and Soul Yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Sign up for 6 weeks at a time – beginners welcome! Indoor Volleyball has adult co-ed teams, picked every Tuesday, for great exercise and fun socialization from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Youth Running is presented by Gone Running, LLC for grades 3-10. The eight-week season includes a t-shirt, end-of-season competition, and awards. Youth Running will take place on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup for more information and to register. |
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Embark on a Guided Fossil Hunt at Poricy Park on
Sunday, 9/26 at 11 AM
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Calling all amateur paleontologists! Come dig up some Middletown history at the Poricy Brook Fossil Beds (1803 Middletown-Lincroft Road) on Sunday, September 26th from 11 AM - 12 PM. Expect to find marine fossils from the Cretaceous period, 65-72 million years ago.
Meet directly at the Poricy Park Fossil Beds for a short orientation before getting right into the fossil beds. An experienced guide will provide you with a trowel and sifter, as well as help you identify your treasures. Please wear rubber boots or old sneakers, as your feet will get wet. Sandals, flip-flops, and other slip-on footwear are prohibited. The event is open to participants ages 5+ and costs $5 per person.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to sign up.
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Compete in the Millennial vs. Gen Z Book Trivia Battle at the MTPL on Wednesday, 9/22 at 7 PM
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Visit the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) on Wednesday, September 22nd for an epic trivia battle between generations! All teens and adults are welcome to attend. The event will begin at 7 PM and take place at the library's computer lab. Registration is required.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Learn about the "Hello Girls" from WWI with the MTPL on Wednesday, 9/22 at 7 PM
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library via Zoom on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7 PM for an informative and empowering program about the "Hello Girls" from World War I. Professor Melissa Ziobro from Monmouth University will be leading the virtual lecture about how the US Army Signal Corps employed women as telephone switchboard operators during WWI.
The pioneering “Hello Girls” worked long hours to ensure battlefield communications, sometimes at great personal risk. After the war, they fought for veteran status and are being considered for a Congressional Gold Medal today. The head Hello Girl, Grace Banker, was from New Jersey!
Registration is required.
Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Register for Fall 2021 Classes at the MAC on
Tuesday, 9/21 at 9 AM
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The Middletown Arts Center is thrilled to announce that registration for fall in-person classes opens on Tuesday, September 21st at 9 AM. This year, the MAC will continue to have two locations: the MAC (36 Church Street) and the MAC Annex (121 Kings Highway). Both locations are just minutes apart from each other and feature easy drive-thru drop-off and pickup. Instructors and staff will follow all state and CDC guidelines.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Honor Our Fallen Heroes at the Give2Those Stride & Ride Relay on Monday, 10/4 at 1 PM
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Updated COVID-19 Information
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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination appointments were previously being offered at Brookdale Community College and are now being offered at the Montessori Children's Learning Center, located between Lots 4 and 5 at the Brookdale Community College campus (765 Newman Springs Rd.), on Tuesdays from 2- 6 PM. The site is vaccinating peoples ages 12+.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/covid19 for more information and resources about COVID-19.
Click HERE for weekly reports about COVID-19 variants. |
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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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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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