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Community Invited to Attend Route 36 Corridor Redevelopment Information Session: Thurs., 3/16 at 6 PM

Route 36 Corridor Redevelopment Public Information Session

Middletown Township is working with T&M Associates to complete a redevelopment study for properties along the Route 36 Corridor. There will be a public information session about the project at VFW Post 2179 on Thursday, March 16th from 6-8 PM.

There will be a brief presentation that covers the redevelopment process, the Route 36 Corridor Study Area, and next steps followed by a Q&A. 

We hope to see you there!

2/21/23 Township Committee Meeting

Watch the Tuesday, February 21st Township Committee Meeting


Click HERE to watch the meeting on the Township's YouTube channel or catch it on our TV channel (Verizon FIOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) every night at 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM through Monday, March 6th.

MTPD Detectives Talk to 5th Grade Students about 

Drug and Alcohol Misuses 

Project P.L.U.S. Detectives

MTPD Detective Ric Cruz shows students a drug identification kit so they can see examples of some common drugs. (Photo courtesy of MMA)

Many thanks to detectives from the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) who joined Middletown Municipal Alliance (MMA) this week to teach Cycle 2 Project P.L.U.S students about the dangers of drug and alcohol misuses. 

We are fortunate to have such dedicated officers who are committed to serving our community and educating our young residents!

Register for MTPD's Police Youth Week

MTPD Police Youth Week

Registration for MTPD's Police Youth Week has officially opened! Applications can be completed online via CommunityPass.

Click HERE for more information about Police Youth Week. Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to access CommunityPass.

Registration for Middletown Recreation's Summer Camp Opens on Wednesday, 3/1

Middletown Recreation Summer Camp

Middletown Recreation's 2023 Summer Camp registration opens on Wednesday, March 1st at 10 AM for residents. Be sure to set an alarm and update your CommunityPass account before it sells out! 

Click HERE for more information.

Registration for MAC's Spring Classes Opens on Wednesday, 3/1 at 9 AM

MAC Spring Registration

The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) spring registration opens next week. In the meantime, check out class listings in theatre, art, dance, and more!

Click HERE to check out youth classes and click HERE to check out adult classes.

Help Save Lives by Volunteering with Middletown's 

EMS Cadet Program

EMS Cadets

Click HERE for information about our Emergency Medical Services Department.

Help Neighbors in Need by Donating to Social Services' Easter Basket Drive by Friday, 3/31

Easter Basket Drive

Questions? Call Social Services at 732-615-2085. We kindly request that donations be dropped off by Friday, March 31st.

Attention High School Juniors & Seniors: Apply for Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition by Friday, 3/10

2023 Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition

Middletown Township is excited to partner with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for the 2023 Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition! We encourage high school juniors and seniors who live in Middletown to compete for a chance to win one of three $1,000 scholarships. 

The essay for the statewide scholarship competition should be approximately 500 words and focus on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best". All applicants must submit the completed application and essay to the Mayor's Office by either emailing it to mayorsoffice@middletownnj.org or mailing it to 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 ATTN: Mayor's Office by Friday, March 10th.

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Jersey Shore Workcamp

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Middletown Health Department Encourages Residents to Apply for Free Lead-Safe Home Program

Lead-Safe Home Program

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The Community Affairs and Resource Center is administering the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Pilot Grant Program with funds provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

The purpose of this program is to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards to prevent elevated blood lead levels in residents in Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic Counties, with a specific focus on children and pregnant women. It can also assist households with no children. The program provides funding and technical assistance to low-to-moderate income tenants and owners.

Click HERE for more information.

Save the Date: Public Information Session about TNR on Wednesday, 3/15 at 6 PM

TNR

The public is invited to join Middletown Animal Control on Wednesday, March 15th for a discussion with Monmouth County SPCA & Homeward Bound Adoption Center about a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program in Middletown. At the event, speakers will discuss the intentions, rules, and regulations of the program and allow people to sign up as colony caregivers.

Realtors: Learn How to Sell Homes in Flood Zones at NJAFM's Class on Wednesday, March 15th at 11 AM

Flood Zone Realtor Class

Middletown's Floodplain Manager/CRS Coordinator encourages local realtors to sign up for this class so they can get tips on how to sell homes in flood zones!

Click HERE for more information.

Apply for MTPD'S DVRT by Friday, 4/14

MTPD DVRT

Click HERE for more information.

Upcoming Events

Purchase Tickets for Upcoming Seussical Performances 

at the MAC

MAC Seussical

The MAC Players is excited to kicks off its 2023 season with Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Fun for the whole family, Seussical creates the witty, wild, and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world.

Performances will be from Friday, March 3rd - Sunday, March 5th and Friday, March 10th - Sunday, March 12th. The Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7 PM, and the Sunday performances will be at 2 PM. Tickets cost $25/30 for adults and $17.50/22.50 for students and seniors, depending on the seat. The musical will take place at the MAC (36 Church Street).

Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.

Join Middletown PBA 124 and Hazlet PBA 189 at 

Climb With A Cop Fundraiser on Saturday, 3/11

Climb With a Cop

Middletown PBA 124 is partnering with Hazlet PBA 189 to host the annual Climb With A Cop fundraiser on Saturday, March 11th. The event will take place at Gravity Vault (37 Kanes Lane) from 10 AM - 2 PM. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of New Jersey (SONJ). We hope to see you there!

Register for Middletown Recreation's March Madness Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition on Wednesday, 3/15

Middletown Recreation March Madness

Wear your favorite basketball jersey and dribble, dish & swish your way to victory at Middletown Recreation's March Madness competition! Showcase your basketball skills against your peers by competing in your specific age division for cool prizes on Wednesday, March 15th.

Click HERE for more information.

Play in Middletown Recreation's Adult Pickleball Tournament: Registration Closes Friday, 3/31

Middletown Recreation Pickleball

Middletown Recreation's annual pickleball showdown is back this spring! All participants will receive a sports towel and trophies will be given to the winners. Registration closes on Friday, March 31st. Grab your partner and register today!

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

Celebrate MTPL's Maker March by Participating in 

STEAM-Themed Programs

MTPL Maker March
MTPL Children's Maker March

Maker March Children's Programs


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MTPL Teen Maker March

Maker March Teen Programs

Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) will be hosting Maker March and offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)-themed teens and children's programs throughout March, leading up to New Jersey Maker's Day on Saturday, March 25th.

Click HERE to view MTPL's March calendar.

Resources

Deadline to Apply for ANCHOR Program Extended to Tuesday, 2/28

ANCHOR Program Reminder

Click HERE for more information.

Middletown Health Department Encourages You to Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!

National Children's Dental Health Month

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Middletown Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Updated About the Flu

Flu Information

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Click HERE for more information.

Get Your Tires Picked up by Monmouth County's Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program until Friday, 3/31

Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program

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The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Friday, March 31st to help prevent mosquitoes from growing in tires that hold rainwater. The division will come to your property and collect up to 10 car tires without rims. Please call 732-542-3630 and provide your name, address, number of tires, and the location of the tires on your property to arrange a pick-up. You do not need to bring the tires to the curb.

The Middletown Township Health Department encourages residents to participate in this program if you have tires that are wet and ready to be discarded. If you have tires you want to keep, please either store them inside or securely cover them if they are outside.

Monmouth County February COVID-19 Clinics

Monmouth County February 2023 COVID-19 Clinics

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Visit www.vaccines.gov/search to find other locations to receive a Pfizer or Moderna booster.

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e-newsletter. 

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