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Enjoy Harvest Hullabaloo & "The Wag" Concert with Middletown Recreation and the MAC on Saturday, 10/30 from 5 - 8 PM
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Join Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Arts Center on Saturday, October 30th at the Croydon Hall Gym (900 Leonardville Road) from 5 - 8 PM for Harvest Hullabaloo and "The Wag" Concert! This free "spooktacular" evening will include a costume contest, cartooning with Doodle Dude, pumpkin carving demonstrations, goodies and more! The costume parade and contest for kids will begin at 6:30 PM, but please arrive by 6 PM to line up. "The Wag" will begin their concert at 6:30 PM while the costume parade and contest takes place. Once the concert begins, all other aspects of the event will close. The concert is indoors and bleachers will be available, but feel free to bring a chair or blanket to set up closer to the band!Click HERE for more information.
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Municipal Offices Closed on Tuesday, 11/2
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Voting Information for the November 2021 General Election
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You can also cast your early vote at the Croydon Hall Senior Center Assembly Room (900 Leonardville Road) on Saturday, October 30th from 10 AM - 8 PM and Sunday, October 31st from 10 AM - 6 PM.
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Honor Fallen Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan at Annual WPC Field of Flags Ceremony on Saturday, 11/6
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Join Mayor Tony Perry at the Westminster Presbyterian Church (94 Tindall Rd.) on Saturday, November 6th for the annual Field of Flags ceremony. The event, which will begin at 12 PM, will honor the 7,053 fallen heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Community Supports 3rd Annual Mayor's Challenge Benefiting Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer
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Last Saturday, Middletown Recreation hosted the 3rd annual Mayor's Challenge at Poricy Park! Our community came out in droves to participate in either the 5K Fitness Walk, family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run, or the 5K Race. All proceeds went directly to local non-profit, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer. Thank you to the businesses and organizations that sponsored the event, all of the volunteers, and everyone who showed up and got their heart pumping for an important cause!
Click HERE to view photos from the event. Click HERE for information about Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer.
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 Photo courtesy of Naval Weapons Station Earle
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Township Committee and Staff Celebrate Naval Weapons Station Earle's Community Day On Thursday, October 21st, Township Committee members and staff attended Naval Weapons Station Earle's Community Day. While there, they were able to explore the history of the station and understand both its mission and importance.
Click HERE for information about Naval Weapons Station Earle.
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Lincroft Cub Scouts Pack 210 Meet with Mayor Tony Perry
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Lincroft Cub Scouts Pack 210 visited Town Hall on Wednesday, October 27th to meet with Mayor Perry to learn more about his role in government and gain insight about how they can serve our community. Mayor Perry spoke about his responsibilities, how he makes decisions, and some ways the boys can be leaders, including standing up for someone who is being bullied or helping their parents with chores. The scouts had many questions for the mayor, such as inquiring about any issues the town may be facing and whether he has ever met the Governor or President. They also shared quite a few thoughts about the bee population in Middletown and how to get them further away from their playgrounds at school!
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High School North & South Students Discuss State of Local Businesses and Economy with Mayor PerryStudents in the Business Management and Administration PATHWAY and Government, Law & Public Policy PATHWAY programs met with Mayor Tony Perry via a Google Meet on Tuesday, October 26th. Mayor Perry fielded questions about topics such as how government has been able to assist small businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, how to help prevent over-development, and the types of shared services Middletown has with other municipalities.
Mayor Perry spoke about the importance of fiscal responsibility, growing our economy, preserving open space in our community, and how they can all be a catalyst to spark positive changes in our town.
"Being a part of the PATHWAY program is a great step in taking the opportunity to be a leader," said Mayor Perry. "Show up, and keep showing up, to be part of the conversations and decisions made across our town, state, and country. "
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MTPD Participates in Operation Take Back New Jersey
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 Pictured from left: Patrolman Doug Habermann, Patrolman Michael Pintilie, Corporal Janine Kennedy, and Patrolman Felipe Caamano
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On Saturday, October 23rd, Middletown Township Police Department participated in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's Operation Take Back New Jersey. Officers greeted and thanked residents who dropped off unused and/or expired medications in an effort to help prevent drug addictions, overdoses, and combat the opioid epidemic.
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Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Monmouth County St. Bridget's Division 4 Clean Tindall Park through Township's Clean Communities Mini-Grant Program
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 Public Works & Engineering Director Ted Maloney and Recycling and Clean Communities Coordinator Jessi Ticino with the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Monmouth County St. Bridget's Division 4 at the cleanup of Tindall Park on Saturday, October 16th.
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Earlier this month, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Monmouth County St. Bridget's Division 4 participated in a litter pickup at Tindall Park and the surrounding woods. All together they were able to gather 22 bags of trash that would have negatively impacted our woods and wildlife.
The ladies will use the $500 they will receive through the NJ Clean Communities Mini-Grant Program to donate to several local charities this holiday season. We thank them for their hard work in cleaning up one of our favorite parks and for generously using the profit to help those in need!The Clean Communities Mini-Grant Program schedule for 2022 is filling up fast! Click HERE for more information about the program and how to participate in a cleanup.
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Middletown DPW Partners with Second Chance Toys
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 The Second Chance Toys collection bin is located at the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane).
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Middletown Department of Public Works & Engineering is thrilled to be partnering with Second Chance Toys to not only provide plastic toys to those in need, but also to keep these non-biodegradable items out of landfills. This partnership is part of Middletown’s efforts to increase recycling awareness and provide residents with an easy way to cut down on waste! We have a toy collection bin at the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane).
Second Chance Toys is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and refurbishing plastic toys for donation to local organizations who care for in-need youth in Monmouth County, around New Jersey, and across the nation. They periodically host events to pick up the toys, inspect them, perform a cleaning, and then begin to distribute them.
To learn more or sign up for a toy-cleaning event, visit www.secondchancetoys.org.
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MAC's Day Off From School Program Begins Monday, Register Now!
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Middletown Arts Center is offering day-camp programming for elementary school students when the Middletown school district is closed. Creative activities will fill the half and full-day options led by Miss Fish, the Doodle Dude and friends! Day camp will take place at the MAC Annex at the Middletown Reformed Church (121 Kings Highway).
Click HERE for more information about how to register.
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Learn About Basic Genealogy with the MTPL on Tuesday, 11/2 at 7 PM
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Hop on Zoom and join the Middletown Township Public Library for a virtual lecture about basic genealogy on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7 PM. Eric Migdal of "It's All Relative" will provide an overview of genealogy research based on his search for his biological family. The discussion will cover family trees, DNA testing and results, researching tips, and ethnicity estimates. An expanded, virtual program is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th at 7 PM.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Jam Out with the MTPL at the Teen Jazz Coffee House on Wednesday, 11/3
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Stop by the Community Room at the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) on Wednesday, November 3rd to listen to some 1920's Jazz. The concert will begin at 6:30 PM. Music will be performed by teen singers Carlotta Schmidt, Ruby and the C³ Jazz Trio featuring Carlotta Schmidt, Charlie Ruggirello, and Connor Hackett!
Library visitors must follow current health and safety protocols. Registration is required for all participants.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Help Lincroft Fire Company and Lincroft Ladies Auxiliary Help Our Community on Wednesday, 11/10!
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Lincroft Fire Company is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, November 10th at their station (601 Newman Springs Rd.) from 11 AM - 7 PM. The Lincroft Ladies Auxiliary is also hosting a clothing drive fundraiser on Friday, November 12th from 5 - 8 PM, Saturday, November 13th from 12 - 3 PM, and Friday, November 19th from 5 - 8 PM. Donations will be accepted at the Lincroft Fire Company.
Click on the graphics above for more information!
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Quarterly Taxes Due Monday, 11/1
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- Due to the impending storm, the NJDEP will be closing the flood gates at Port Monmouth until further notice.
- Swartzel Drive, between Tindall Road and Marvin Road, is scheduled to be repaved on Monday, November 1st and Wednesday, November 3rd, weather permitting. Please follow posted traffic detours. Residents will be able to access their driveways and Dantes Way on Monday, November 1st with intermittent disruptions. On Wednesday, November 3rd from 8 AM - 5 PM, there will be no vehicular access to or from Swartzel Drive. Please remove vehicles prior to 8 AM on Wednesday, November 3rd. Residents can park at the school parking lot and on adjacent streets where on-street parking is permitted. To register for traffic safety and detours updates, click HERE.
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Weekly COVID-19 Testing Returns to the Middletown Train Station on Mondays (3 - 7 PM) and Fridays (10 AM - 2 PM)
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Click HERE to pre-register.
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Pre-Register Now for 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 to register. 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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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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