Township Committee Presents Guy Fieri with Key to the Township at Feeding Our Heroes Event

Pictured from left: Committeeman Ryan Clarke, Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Guy Fieri, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Committeeman Kevin Settembrino

Earlier today, the Middletown Township Committee presented celebrity chef Guy Fieri with a Key to the Township. The Guy Fieri Foundation partnered with local businesses to feed 400 veterans and their loved ones at VFW Post 2179. Several NFL alumni and Commander Frank Cannon were also in attendance.

Thank you to everyone who participated! Middletown enjoyed experiencing the taste of "Flavortown"!

Congratulations to MTFD's Incoming Swift Water Operations Team Members!

Last weekend, the Middletown Township Fire Department's (MTFD) Swift Water Operations Team gained 11 new members! These volunteers completed their training last weekend and are ready at a moment's notice to help others.

We thank our new members for their service and wish them the best of luck!

MTPL Interviews Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz in Honor of Women's History Month

To commemorate Women's History Month, the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) interviewed Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz. Committeewoman Kratz was honored to talk about her accomplishments and offer advice to young women aspiring to make a difference!

Click HERE to watch the video on YouTube.

Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz Interview with MTPL

Photo courtesy of Tom Zapcic Photography

Middletown Receives Honorable Mention in NJLM 2022 Show Off Your City Photo Contest

Middletown Township was recently named a runner-up in the New Jersey State League of Municipalities' (NJLM) 2022 Show Off Your City contest! The photo was taken at our 9/11 20^th anniversary ceremony.

Click HERE to read a PDF of NJLM's feature about the contest.

Middletown Township Committee to Host Workshop Meeting at New Town Hall on Monday, 4/4

The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM will be open to the public and made available to view and listen to through Webex Event Center. The meeting will be taking place inside the courtroom at the new Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). Going forward, all Township Committee Meetings will be held at the new Town Hall.

Click HERE to read the full press release.
Click HERE to view a PDF of the meeting agenda.

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Seeking Employers!

Middletown Community Affairs Council to Host 30^th Annual High School Student Job Fair on Wednesday, 5/4

Click HERE for more information.

Apply for MTPD's Volunteer DVRT by Friday, 4/8

Click HERE for more information.

Photo courtesy of Monmouth County Clerk Office

County Clerk Reopens Weekend Hours at Monmouth County Connection Satellite Office

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce the reopening of Saturday hours at the County Clerk’s Monmouth County Connection Satellite Office (3544 NJ-66) in Neptune beginning this Saturday, April 2^nd. The County Connection office will be open to serve the public Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM.

At this time, all County Clerk Offices are open to the public but an appointment is required for certain services. Appointments for passport, notary, and ID card services can be made by calling the Monmouth County Connection during normal business hours at 732-303-2828.

This information was originally sent to Middletown Township in a press release from the Office of the Monmouth County Clerk.

Help Neighbors in Need by Donating to Social Services' Easter Basket Drive by Monday, 4/11

Donate to Social Services' Easter Basket Drive

Questions? Call Social Services at 732-615-2085. We kindly request that donations be dropped off by Monday, April 11^th.

Donate to MTPL's Food Drive Until Friday, 4/15

The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is hosting a food drive to support local food pantries! Non-perishable food donations will be accepted at the library (55 New Monmouth Road) until Friday, April 15^th.

Celebrate Spring with Recreation

Check out all of Recreation’s great spring program offerings from weekly youth and adult programs, special events like the Mother-Son Cornhole Tournament and Daddy-Daughter Luau, to the Middletown Preschool Fair. Be sure to register for Spring Break activities and fossil hunts at Poricy Park for education and fun!

Click HERE and go to "Spring Season" to register for these programs.
Click HERE to read a PDF of the full brochure.

Purchase Tickets for the MAC's "The Little Mermaid Jr."

This Weekend!

Celebrate life under the sea by attending the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) production of "The Little Mermaid, Jr." this weekend! Performances will take place inside the MAC's theater (36 Church Street) on Friday, April 1^st at 7 PM and Saturday, April 2^nd at both 2 PM and 7 PM. This musical is brought to you by Director/Choreographer Kathy Connolly and Musical Director Malena Towers.

Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.

Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets.

Register for MTPL's Upcoming Programs

An Evening with Poet David Mills on Monday, 4/4 at 7 PM

MTPL Peanut Butter Bridges Concert on 4/6 at 7 PM

Peanut Butter Bridges Concert on Wednesday, 4/6 at 7 PM

MTPL Gymboree on 4/7 at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM

Gymboree on Thursday, 4/7 at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM

Looking for something to do? Check out the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) upcoming events!

Celebrate National Poetry Month (April) by joining the MTPL on Monday, April 4^th for an evening with poet David Mills, author of the bestselling poetry collection Boneyarn. The event will take place inside the library's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) at 7 PM. Registration is NOT required.

Listen to music that sticks and enjoy the live sounds of Monmouth County-based cover band, Peanut Butter Bridges, at the MTPL on Wednesday, April 6^th! Stop by the MTPL's Community Room at 7 PM to sing along to classic rock tunes! Peanut Butter Bridges is an eclectic mix of highly talented local musicians that enjoy performing and watching their audience have a great time. Registration is recommended, but not required.

Gymboree of Red Bank will be visiting the MTPL's Community Room on Thursday, April 7^th to offer a gym class for children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years! There will be three sessions: Gymboree for walking children between the ages of 1 and 3 at 9:30 AM (SOLD OUT), crawling babies between 6 months and 15 months at 10:30 AM, and walking children between the ages of 1 and 3 at 11:30 AM. Registration is required, so sign up before all slots are booked!

Click on each graphic for more information.

***Gymboree's graphic links to information about the 10:30 AM class. Patrons can find information about the 11:30 AM class HERE.

Register for Recreation's Snapology Weekly Class, Beginning Wednesday, 4/6

Recreation is excited to announce that its Pokemon-themed Snapology class will be starting on Wednesday, April 6^th! Students will build and explore the world of Pokemon as they learn about real world science, architecture, and of course creativity, socialization, and fun! This 6-week program takes place on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 PM at the Poricy Park Nature Center (345 Oak Hill Road) and costs $120.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Participate in Lincroft Fire Company's Blood Drive on Wednesday, 4/6 from 12:30 - 6:30 PM

Help save lives and donate blood in Lincroft Fire Company's blood drive on Wednesday, April 6^th! The blood drive will take place at Lincroft Fire Co.
(601 Newman Springs Road) from 12:30 - 6:30 PM. Appointments are recommended. The sponsor code to make an appointment online is 70286.

Click HERE to make an appointment.
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We're Hiring: Apply for Recreation's Summer Camp!

Recreation Camp Staff Hiring: Apply Now!

Looking for a job? Middletown Recreation is hiring coordinators, counselors, and EMTs for summer camp. Grow your resume and wallet all while having a fun summer!

Click HERE for full job descriptions and to apply.

- On Saturday, April 2^nd, the St. Mary's St. Patrick's Day Parade will be taking place from approximately 12 PM - 2 PM. The parade route will begin at Bayview Elementary School on Leonardville Road and end at Mater Dei Prep on Cherry Tree Farm Road. Please plan an alternate route and expect both delays and detours.

- In response to the bridge strike that occurred last month on Laurel Avenue between Holland Road and Route 35, NJ Transit will be performing repairs on the North Jersey Coast Line Bridge that goes over Laurel Avenue in both Holmdel and Middletown. These repairs will cause various lane closures along Laurel Avenue for approximately two months. Beginning Tuesday, March 29^th, Laurel Avenue will be subject to alternating traffic lane closures. Detours will be put in place, but we encourage residents to plan alternate routes.

Click HERE to register for instant traffic and safety emergency updates.

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