Middletown Prepares for Snowstorm:
Updates and Safety Tips
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A blizzard warning is in effect for Monmouth County from 7:00 PM Friday through 7:00 PM Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Middletown Township began preparing for the snowstorm yesterday by treating main roads with brine, fueling snow plows, and working with the State to monitor tides and adjust our floodgates to prevent flooding. Models are currently predicting an accumulation of 6-12 inches in our area. We will continue to post updates on our website and social media channels.
Click HERE to read the full advisory with weather-related information and safety tips. |
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Register for Emergency Updates
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Click HERE to register for severe weather alerts and updates. |
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How to Report a Power Outage
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Click HERE to report a power outage and view current outages. |
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Call Ahead for Warming Center
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In the event you lose power and need a Warming Center, please call the Police Desk at 732-615-2078 so our Office of Emergency Management can prepare. |
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Clear 3 Feet of Space Around Fire Hydrants
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If there's a fire hydrant near your house, the MTFD requests that residents help keep it accessible by clearing 3 feet of space around it. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Township Fire Marshal, Buddy Skelly, at 732-615-2270. |
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Middletown Township Moves Forward with Safe Route to River Plaza Elementary School ProjectYesterday, Middletown Township announced that the preliminary engineering phase for the Safe Route to School project to create a safer walking environment for River Plaza Elementary School students has begun.
"The Township and School District applied for this grant together, and it's rewarding to see this important project getting off the ground," said Mayor Tony Perry. "These much-needed improvements will help keep our walkers and bikers safe which is a huge priority.”
Click HERE to read the full press release.
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 Mayor Tony Perry, Middletown Township employees, and members of Sustainable Jersey pose together after Middletown achieved the Sustainable Jersey Silver Level status in 2019.
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Mayor Tony Perry Appointed to Sustainable Jersey Board of TrusteesMiddletown Township today announced that Mayor Tony Perry has been appointed to the Sustainable Jersey Board of Trustees. During his tenure as mayor, he has spearheaded several green initiatives such as prioritizing recycling education, preserving open space, and utilizing renewable energies.
Middletown Township achieved Sustainable Jersey Silver Level status in 2019, earning a substantial number of points through the Port Monmouth Flood Control Project, the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, and the Recycling Education Campaign. Since then, the Township has expanded on these green initiatives.Click HERE to read the full press release.
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Renew Your 2022 Dog License By Monday, 1/31
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All dog licenses expire on December 31st of each year. Renewals should be submitted either online or via mail by Monday, January 31st. Late fees begin Tuesday, February 1st.
Click HERE for more information about our pet licensing policy. |
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Quarterly Taxes Due Tuesday, 2/1
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Click HERE for more information. |
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MTPD Announces Police Youth Week 2022 Dates:Registration Opens Monday, 2/21 at 10 AM
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The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) will be hosting its annual Police Youth Week program this summer from June 27th to July 1st for children between the ages of 8 and 11, July 18th to July 22nd for children between the ages of 8 and 11, and August 15th to August 19th for children between the ages of 12 and 13. Each program begins on a Monday and ends on a Friday.
Registration will begin on Monday, February 21st at 10 AM. Registration will only take place through Middletown Recreation's CommunityPass.
Visit middletownnj.org/policeyouthweek for more information. |
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Register for MTPL's Virtual Author Visit with Mike Ritland on Monday, 2/7 at 7 PM
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) on Monday, February 7th for a virtual author visit with Mike Ritland! The event will begin at 7 PM and take place via Zoom. The author will be remote, but patrons have the option of participating from the library's community room. Registration is required.
Noted author and Navy Seal veteran Mike Ritland will lead a discussion centered on his book, "Navy Seal Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat." He will share the true story of how he discovered his passion and grew up to become the trainer of the nation's most elite military working dogs.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Purchase Tickets for "Minstrel Show, or The Lynching of William Brown" at the MAC in February
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Dunbar Repertory Company will be presenting "Minstrel Show, or The Lynching of William Brown" at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) this February. The show is directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. and is starring Joseph G. Taylor and Arthur Gregory Pugh.
"Minstrel Show, or The Lynching of William Brown"
Unsettling and compelling, Max Sparber's "Minstrel Show, or the Lynching of William Brown" recreates a harrowing true story about the 1919 lynching of a jailed Black man, as seen through the eyes of a couple of fictional song-and-dance men.
Showtimes
Friday, February 18th at 8 PM, Saturday, February 19th at 3 PM and 8 PM, Sunday, February 20th at 4 PM, Friday, February 25th at 8 PM, Saturday, February 26th at 3 PM and 8 PM, and Sunday, February 27th at 4 PM Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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We're Hiring:
Apply for Middletown Recreation's Summer Camp Staff!
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Middletown Recreation is now accepting applications for summer camp staff positions and lifeguards! Positions include camp coordinators, medical staff/EMTs, counselors, and navigator coaches. Click HERE for more information and to download an application. |
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We're Hiring: Apply to Become a School Crossing Guard!
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Click HERE to read the full job description and to apply. |
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COVID-19 Testing at Middletown Train Station
on Monday and Thursday from 3 to 7 PM
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Immediate Care will be offering COVID-19 PCR testing at the Middletown Train Station's main parking lot this week on Monday and Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM, or until the site reaches full capacity. It has come to our attention that some community members have mistakenly gone to the Middletown Arts Center for testing. The testing site, which is off Middletown-Lincroft Road, is marked by orange traffic cones.
Tests will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Results will be emailed within 48-72 hours. If you have not received an email within 72 hours, you can contact the Immediate Care Call Center at 888-355-0635 to get your results.
Depending on the weather, the testing site may be closed on Monday. Visit www.middletownnj.org/covid19screening for updates.
Click HERE to fill out a form prior to taking the test. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Shot Clinic at MTPL Now Open on Mondays and Wednesdays: Pre-Register Now!
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The vaccine clinic at the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) will now also be administering COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots, by appointment only, for people ages 5+ on Mondays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in addition to its regular hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Walk-ins can receive their vaccines and booster shots on Wednesdays between the hours of 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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 read the full press release.
Click HERE to pre-register for your appointment.
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Monmouth County partners with Vault Health and Brookdale Community College to provide State-funded COVID-19 testing site
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and Vault Health have partnered to provide a COVID-19 testing site at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J. Collins Arena, which is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Health.
The testing site will be open at least three days per week through February with saliva PCR tests and rapid antigen tests available. Results will be provided for PCR tests in 24 to 48 hours.
Click HERE for more information about the partnership and testing dates.
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Monmouth County February COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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Click on the graphic to view the schedule in a larger format. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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