Middletown Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Veterans-Only Affordable Housing Complex in Belford
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 Members of the Middletown Township Committee, Veterans Affairs Committee, and Middletown Housing Authority at the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday.
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Middletown Township hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the veterans-only affordable housing complex that will be located in the Campbell's Junction section of Belford. The three-story building will have 12 rental units deemed solely for the honorable individuals who have served our nation.
Members of the Township Committee, Veterans Affairs Committee, Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, Middletown Housing Authority, Bayshore Village Senior Citizen Housing Corp, Township staff, and community came together to celebrate the beginning of this project. Mayor Tony Perry opened the ceremony by reflecting on how the idea came to life when he passed the empty lot two years ago and dreamed of making it a home for our veterans. Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC) Chairman Dennis Beauregard then spoke about the dire need for affordable housing.
According to the Housing Assistance Council, 5.2 percent of New Jersey's veterans live in poverty. "Veterans need more support," Beauregard said. "Middletown's 100 percent veterans-only affordable housing complex is an important example of how we can assist those who have already sacrificed so much for our country and ensure that veterans are treated with the dignity and respect we deserve."
.Monmouth County Commissioners Tom Arnone and Lillian Burry also spoke words of support for this project and presented a proclamation on behalf of the County. Middletown Housing Authority Chairman Richard Kolber then discussed the next stages of the project, including finding a developer. They will also be handling the application process.
The ceremony concluded with local veterans, dignitaries, and Township officials picking up shovels and breaking ground for a complex that will soon become a home for our heroes.
Click HERE to view photos from the event.
Click HERE for upcoming updates about the project and how to apply. |
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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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Middletown Township Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting on Monday, 10/18The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting on Monday, October 18, 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 2331 839 1333 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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Enjoy A Live Concert by the VFW Jazz Band at the MTPL on Monday, 10/18 at 7 PM
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The Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) is hosting a FREE live jazz concert featuring the VFW Jazz Band in the Community Room on Monday, October 18th at 7 PM. The concert will pay tribute to military branches.
Attendance is limited to 40 people. Registration is required. Library visitors must follow current health and safety protocols.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Watch "Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting" at the MAC This Weekend (Friday, 10/15 through Sunday, 10/17)
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Come by the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) this weekend to watch "Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting" by the Dunbar Repertory Company! The production's show dates are Friday, October 15th at 8 PM, Saturday, October 16th at 3 PM and 8 PM, and Sunday, October 17th at 4 PM.
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting
In this brilliant and timely play, Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jackie Robinson, and Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey meet in 1947 to discuss a strategy for dropping a baseball bombshell: promoting a Black player to the major leagues. With baseball’s Opening Day one week away, Branch Rickey will call up Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier and play as the Major League’s first Black ballplayer. If he does, Robinson will face loud and heated opposition from virtually every owner, manager, and player as the play becomes a powerful vehicle for analyzing issues of race and society that go beyond baseball.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to purchase tickets. |
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Register for Dance Classes with the MAC!
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Give Middletown Arts Center's (36 Church Street) dance classes a whirl this fall! Discover programs in Ballet, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, and more! Classes are pro-rated with several weeks to go. Below are a list of classes:
- Ballet with Kimberlee Gerstheimer, Saturday, October 16th through Saturday, November 27th from 10 - 11 AM, ages 7 - 9
- Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement with Kimberlee Gerstheimer, Saturday, October 16th through Saturday, November 20th from 9 - 10 AM, ages 3-6
- Modern Dance with Kimberlee Gerstheimer, Tuesday, October 19th through Monday, November 29th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, ages 10 - 14
- Hip Hop Foundation with Chontelle Gladys, Tuesday, October 19th through Tuesday, November 30th from 5:15 - 6:15 PM, ages 10+
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Purchase a Book at the Friends of the MTPL Book Sale on Friday, 10/22 and Saturday, 10/23 from 9 AM - 5 PM
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Looking for a new book to read? Stop by the Community Room at the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) and visit the Friends of the MTPL Book Sale on Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd. The sale will be happening from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Click HERE for more information. |
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MTPD Hosts Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, 10/20 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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MTPD Nixle Advisory:
Starting Monday, October 18th, Kings Highway East will be closed from Normandy to Highway 35 for utility maintenance between 7 AM and 4 PM.
Click HERE to register for Nixle alerts.
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Pre-Register Now for Free COVID-19 Vaccine &
Booster Clinics on Wednesdays at the MTPL
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To ensure that there are enough COVID-19 vaccine doses, please pre-register for your appointment 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.
Click HERE to pre-register for or self-schedule your appointment. |
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This position is ideal for someone who likes to help others, enjoys being outdoors, and doesn't mind a little exercise! Rate of pay is up to $15.00 per hour.
Click HERE for more information and to apply. |
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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 thise-newsletter. |
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