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Please Join Middletown Township and VFW Post 2179 for Annual Veterans Day Parade On Sunday, 11/7 at 1 PM

Veterans Day Parade 2021
During the parade there will be periodic road closures on Leonardville Road, Cherry Tree Farm Road, and Wilson Avenue from 12-2p. 

Friendly reminder: Set your clocks back on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends. The parade kicks off at 1:00 PM on Sunday. 

Click HERE for more information.

Honor Fallen Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan at Annual WPC Field of Flags Ceremony on Saturday, 11/6 at 12 PM

Field of Flags 2021

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. 

Light Up Green This Month to Show Support for Veterans

Greenlight A Vet
Green Town Hall
Town Hall shines green for our veterans!


Town Hall will be illuminated green throughout November as part of Greenlight A Vet. The national campaign's purpose is to ease veterans' transition from service and welcome them home.

Show support by shining your porch
lights
green!

Extra! Extra! Read the Fall 2021 Issue of
Middletown Matters

Middletown Matters Fall 2021

Get a sneak preview of the fall issue of Middletown Matters before it hits your mailbox to catch up on recent happenings in town and learn about upcoming events and activities!

Click
HERE to read Middletown Matters.

Congratulations to Recreation's Halloween Hullabaloo Virtual Scavenger Hunt Winners

Halloween Hullabaloo Winners

Thank you to everyone who attended Recreation's Halloween Hullabaloo last weekend! After a careful review of all submissions in the virtual scavenger hunt, Recreation is happy to announce the winners: Max, Corey, and Audrey!

Winning families have been contacted and can pick up their prize bundle at
Poricy Park Nature Center (345 Oak Hill Road).

Train Station Recycling PSA
Public Works & Engineering Director Ted Maloney reminds residents how to help keep the recycling drop-off tidy at the train station. 

Help Keep Recycling Drop-Off Tidy at the Train Station 


As the holiday season approaches and the volume of recycling increases, the Middletown Department of Public Works & Engineering would like to remind residents what is and isn't accepted at the Recycling Drop-Off at the Middletown Train Station.

Click HERE to watch the PSA. 

Leaf Collection Reminder
Click on the image for additional information. 

Be a Part of Our History and Donate to the MTPL's Centennial Project: Technologically-Enhanced 
History Room

MTPL History Room

Earlier this year, the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) celebrated its 100th anniversary. MTPL has been hosting centennial-inspired events throughout 2021 and is currently raising funds that will go toward creating a new History Room that will feature enhanced technology, such as augmented and virtual reality, and a gallery display that will encourage visitors to reflect on our vibrant history while embracing the future. 

Be a part of history by donating to this monumental project.


Click HERE for more information and to donate.

MTFD Reminds Residents to Check Smoke/CO Detectors When Setting Clocks Back This Weekend 

Smoke Alarm

Middletown Township Fire Department is reminding residents to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (and put in fresh batteries) when you turn back the clocks before bed on Saturday night. 

Last Day to Pay Quarterly Taxes is Wednesday, 11/10

Taxes Due Monday, November 1
Upcoming Events

Celebrate the Art of Small Businesses While Shopping for the Holidays at the MAC'S First VENDORPALOOZA on
Sunday, 11/7 from 11 AM - 3 PM

MAC Vendorpalooza

Need to begin your holiday shopping? Join the Middletown Arts Center
(36 Church Street) on Sunday, November 7th from 11 AM - 3 PM for its first VENDORPALOOZA! This event will be featuring over 80 vendors, raffles, giveaways, games, prizes, surprises, and pictures with Santa. The first 100 attendees will also receive a free shopping bag. Admission and parking are free to the public.


Click HERE for more information about the event.

Get to Know the Garden State Greats with the MTPL on Monday, 11/8 at 7 PM

MTPL Garden State Greats
Join the Middletown Township Public Library on Monday, November 8th at 7 PM for a virtual program about football in the Garden State! Sports author and historian Mark Stewart will provide an overview of New Jersey’s role in the evolution of football from high school to college to the pros—including the first American football games in 1869 and the state’s initial attempt at fielding an NFL team more than 80 years ago. He will also present short biographical sketches of his favorite NJ football stars and conclude with his all-time Top 10 list. Registration is required. 

Click HERE for more information and to register.
Clothing Drive
Click on the graphic for more information about what items will be accepted at the clothing drive that will be held the weekend of 11/12 & 11/13 and on Friday, 11/19.


Help Lincroft Fire Company and Lincroft Ladies Auxiliary Help Our Community



Blood Drive
Click on the graphic for more information about the blood drive on Wednesday, 11/10.

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 19
th from
5 - 8 PM. Donations will be accepted at the Lincroft Fire Company.


Click on the graphics above for more information!

Enjoy a Virtual Program about Eastern State Penitentiary with the MTPL on Wednesday, 11/10 at 3:30 PM

MTPL Organized Crime
Join the Middletown Township Public Library on Wednesday, November 10th at
3:30 PM for "Organized Crime: Prohibition Era with Eastern State Penitentiary". This virtual, guided program includes a brief overview of Eastern State’s founding principles and highlights organized crime figures who spent time there, including “Scarface” Al Capone. Registration is required.


Click HERE for more information and to register.
Traffic Safety and Detours

Park Avenue, between Tindall Road and Brookside Drive, will be milled and paved on Monday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 9th by the Monmouth County Highway Department (weather permitting).
Traffic detours will be posted.


To register for Middletown traffic alerts & updates, text MiddletownNJ to 888777.

Health Resources

Weekly COVID-19 Testing at Middletown Train Station  Mondays (3 - 7 PM) and Fridays (10 AM - 2 PM)

Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Click HERE to pre-register.

Monmouth County Regional Health Commission November COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 

Monmouth County Regional Health Commission November COVID Vaccine Clinics
Click the image to view the information larger. 

Pre-Register Now for COVID-19 Vaccine &
Booster Clinics on Wednesdays at the MTPL

VNACJ Booster and Vaccine Clinics at MTPL
MTPL COVID-19 Vaccines
Click on the graphic for information about vaccine availability and accompanying requirements.

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.

Middletown Recycling Center Hiring Seasonal Laborers

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.

Fall 2021 Leaf Collection Schedule

Visit www.middletownnj.org/collection for more information.

Bulk Collection: Accepted/Not Accepted Items

Bulk Collection Reminder

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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