Middletown Partners with VNACJ to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Shots for Remainder of 2021
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Middletown Township has partnered with the VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Center to provide booster shots for those who are eligible, as well as COVID-19 vaccines, at the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road).
VNACJ Community Health Center nurses will be administering the Pfizer booster shot in the Community Room at the library on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 5:30 PM for the remainder of 2021. The Moderna vaccine will be available for first and second doses for those over the age of 18.
Appointments are not necessary to receive a vaccine at the library, but pre-registration is strongly recommended at www.middletownnj.org/vnacj. The VNACJ is also offering self-scheduling via that link. You do not need to be a Middletown resident in order to register for this clinic. Those seeking vaccines should bring their ID and insurance card if they have one. Those seeking boosters should also bring their vaccine card. Masks are recommended, but not required.
Click HERE to pre-register. Click HERE to read the full press release.
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Run (or Walk!) for a Cause in Third Annual Mayor's Challenge on Saturday, 10/23 at Poricy Park
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Join Middletown Recreation for its third annual Mayor's Challenge, with all proceeds benefiting local non-profit Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer. Come to Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) on Saturday, October 23rd for either a 5K Fitness Walk, a family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run, or gear up for the 5K Race - the choice is yours!
The schedule is as follows:
8:45 am: 5K Fitness Walk 9:00 am: 1mi Fun Run 9:30 am: 5K Race
Please keep in mind that this trail run includes single track, bridges, woods, and many hills. The course is not suitable for strollers. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt (while supplies last), bib with timing chip, and a medal.
Click HERE to view the trail map and to register.
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Community Invited to Give2Those Stride & Ride Relay on Monday, 10/4 at 1 PM
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Non-profit Give2Those invites the community to its fifth and final Stride and Ride Relay on Monday, October 4th at 1 PM. The event will take place at the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens where they will be leading a silent walk-through to pay their respects.
The Stride and Ride Tactical Team will also be dedicating a plaque to late MTPD Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti, who ultimately gave his life for 9/11 and died from a 9/11-related illness. Capriotti was known as the “keeper of the list” of the residents we lost and personally notified every family who lost a loved one that day.
Please consider joining this tribute to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, individuals who suffer from military service-related injuries/illnesses or the invisible wounds of war, as well as show support for those currently serving, our veterans, first responders and their families.
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Boy Scout Yusef Shehat Sells First Responder-Themed Socks to Raise Funds for 9/11 Memorial
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 From left: Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, Yusef Shehat, and Mayor Tony Perry.
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 Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell purchased Yusef's first responder socks at Middletown Day and couldn't wait to try them on!
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Mayor Tony Perry and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz congratulated Boy Scout Yusef Shehat on his Eagle Scout project dedicated to first responders when he visited Town Hall this week.
Yusef, who is part of Boy Scout Troop 219 and a Police Cadet in Marlboro Township, is selling first responder-themed socks to raise money toward a first responder memorial that is expected to be installed at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. The socks arrive in a pack of three for a donation of $20. Each pack has a pair of socks with a thin blue line, a thin red line, and stars and stripes. The socks can be shipped anywhere in the country, with an additional $5 per package. All proceeds will go toward Yusef's project. His goal is to raise $10,000.
Click HERE for more information about Yusef's Eagle Scout Project. Click HERE to purchase Yusef's first responder socks.
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Middletown Eagles Cheerleaders Thank Township Employees
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz thanked Middletown Eagles cheerleaders, coaches, and student demonstrators for their uplifting cheer performed outside the MAC.
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On Thursday, September 30th, the Middletown Eagles Youth Cheerleaders (ages 6-14) performed a routine for Mayor Tony Perry and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz outside the Middletown Arts Center to show their appreciation for Township employees who have been working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The cheer is a huge pick-me-up for anyone who can use a smile.
Click HERE to watch it on our YouTube Channel!
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Middletown Township Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Workshop Meeting on Monday, 10/4The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting on Monday, October 4, 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 2337 475 2622 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-Registration for Free Dog Rabies Clinic Opens at Noon on Monday, 10/4
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The Middletown Township Health Department is holding a dogs-only Rabies clinic on Saturday, October 23rd from 9 - 10 AM at the Croydon Hall Gym Parking Lot (900 Leonardville Road). Pre-registration opens on Monday, October 4th at 12 PM.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/rabies to pre-register.
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MAC Offers Free Trial Ballet Classes on Saturday, 10/2 at 9 & 10 AMThe Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) is offering free trial ballet classes on Saturday, October 2nd. The 9:00 AM class, Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement, will be for children between the ages of 3 and 6. The 10:00 AM class, Ballet and Creative Movement, will be for children between the ages of 7 and 9. Acclaimed dance instructor, Kimberlee Gerstheimer, will be hosting a variety of ballet classes between October and November. Call 732-706-4100 to register for the free trial classes. Click HERE for more information about the ballet classes.
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Sign Up for Recreation's After-School Science Club!
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Don't wait for next summer to continue your Poricy Park science adventures - Middletown Recreation has STEM activities to do, nature to explore, and fun to be had at its After-School Science Club! The six-week program begins at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) on Tuesday, October 12th and ends on Tuesday, November 23rd. Registration costs $90.
Classes that will be offered are:
Think Like A Naturalist (Grades K-2, Tuesdays from 4 - 5 PM) Like animals and want to learn about them? This club gets in close to different local animals and does hands-on experiments to explore what makes them amazing.
STEM Science Experiments (Grades 3-5, Wednesdays from 4 - 5 PM) Interested in how things work? Like building and creating contraptions? Each week this program explores a different topic using STEM. Participants will take on different challenges, test their results, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to register.
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Learn about Biomedical Engineering with the MTPL on Monday, 10/4 at 4 PM
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library on Monday, October 4th at 4 PM for an informative program with scientist Emily Bliven. Ms. Bliven, who is a faculty member of the University of British Columbia, will be talking about how science and technology work together to protect the human body. She welcomes questions from participants!
This virtual program is best suited for grades 5-12. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. The event will also be recorded.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Participate in a Lesson of Piracy to Prohibition with the MTPL on Thursday, 10/7 at 6:30 PM
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Accompany the Middletown Township Public Library for a virtual lecture on Thursday, October 7th at 6:30 PM about the illicit side of Monmouth County's coastal history. Local historian Kristen Hohn will be separating fact from fiction for some well-known local legends about pirates, privateers, and rum runners. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Upcoming Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this e-newsletter.
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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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