Construction Begins on Middletown's First 

Municipally-Owned Dog Park

Middletown Township is excited to announce that its first municipally-owned dog park is officially underway! It will be the latest addition to Tindall Park (across the street from Middletown High School North) and located past the tennis courts and before the basketball courts.

The contractor began clearing debris from the property on Wednesday and will install storm drainage, curbs, and water in the coming weeks. Tindall Park is still fully accessible, but residents are encouraged to drive cautiously when driving near the construction site.

Click HERE to read our community advisory for more information.

Middletown Celebrates Read Across America Week

Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and Committeewoman Kim Kratz visited local schools as “Mystery Readers” to celebrate Read Across America Week, a nationwide event that celebrates reading and imagination. Read Across America Day takes place annually on March 2^nd, the birthday of beloved children's book author, Dr. Seuss.  

On Tuesday, Mayor Tony Perry read a book called Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds to Kindergarten students at Lincroft Elementary School. The book encourages young people to stand up for what they believe in so their voices are heard. Committeewoman Kratz stopped by Middletown’s preschool program at the Tonya Keller Community Center and read Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, while Deputy Mayor Hibell read Green Eggs and Ham to second graders at River Plaza Elementary School on Wednesday.

Bayshore and the Montecalvo Family of Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of Corporate Offices

On Tuesday, Bayshore and the Montecalvo Family of Companies hosted a ribbon cutting to kick off the opening of its new corporate offices in Middletown, located at 1041 NJ-36. Bayshore and the Montecalvo Family of Companies is a family owned and operated business that operates nine related recycling companies within its 58-acre Eco-Complex and Energy Campus in Woodbridge Township. In addition to its impressive recycling services, the company also focuses on energy conservation and renewable energy. Congratulations and welcome to Middletown!

Visit www.bayshorerecycling.com for more information.

DPW Announces Spring 2023 Brush Collection Schedule

The Department of Public Works & Engineering (DPW) recently mailed postcards about the upcoming brush collection schedule to residents. Visit www.middletownnj.org/brush for a Q&A about curbside brush collection and information about regular brush disposal.

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

Middletown Township is excited to partner with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for the 2023 Louis Bay 2^nd 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 10^th.

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

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

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 16^th 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!

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

The public is invited to join Middletown Animal Control on Wednesday, March 15^th 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.

Register Now for Middletown Recreation's Specialty Summer Camps

Middletown Recreation encourages residents to register for specialty summer camps! These fun camps wrap around Recreation's traditional camps and are run by third-party companies. Register today for hands-on experiences like creating with Snapology, playing sports with US Sports Institute, and learning about marine science with New Logic!

Click HERE for more information.

Register for MTPD's 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.

Register Now for MAC's Spring Classes

The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) spring registration is officially open. Pick up a new hobby and 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.

Due to construction, please anticipate night work and travel delays on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge on Monday, March 6^th between 4 AM and 11 PM. The contractor is scheduled to pour bridge pier concrete footing, weather permitting.

Click HERE to read the full update regarding this bridge replacement project.

Help Save Lives by Volunteering with Middletown's 

EMS Cadet Program

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Click HERE for more information.

Purchase Tickets for Seussical at the MAC This Weekend and Next Weekend

The MAC Players is excited to kick off its 2023 season TODAY 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 3^rd - Sunday, March 5^th and Friday, March 10^th - Sunday, March 12^th. 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.

MTPD Hosts Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, 3/8 from 2-6 PM at Old Village Fire Company

Residents are invited to a FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint hosted by the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) on Wednesday, March 8^th at Station 11 Old Village Fire Company (1340 NJ-35) to ensure your child is in the right car seat and that it is installed correctly. The checkpoint will be open from 2-6 PM.

Car seat safety checkpoints are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Please contact Officer Michael Reuter at 732-615-2046 if you have any questions or concerns.

Join Middletown PBA 124 and Hazlet PBA 189 at 

Climb With A Cop Fundraiser on Saturday, 3/11

Middletown PBA 124 is partnering with Hazlet PBA 189 to host the annual Climb With A Cop fundraiser on Saturday, March 11^th. 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

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 15^th.

Click HERE for more information.

Hop into April with Middletown Recreation's EGGstravaganza on Saturday, 4/1 from 10 AM - 12 PM

Join Middletown Recreation on Saturday, April 1^st for a family-fun day of spring crafts and activities like planting your own flower, taking photos with a bunny, watching a balloon artist, hanging out with Doodle Dude & Miss Fish, interacting with animals at a petting zoo, and more! This festive event is free for residents and will take place at the MAC. Registration is encouraged.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Register for MTPL's Information Session about Literacy NJ'S ESL Class on Tuesday, 3/7 at 10 AM

Literacy NJ will be at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) on Tuesday, March 7^th for an information/orientation session for a free, in-person "English as a Second Language" program at the library (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is NOT required.

Click HERE for more information.

Celebrate MTPL's Maker March by Participating in 

STEAM-Themed Programs: 

4-H Tails and Trails Program Happening on Saturday, 3/11 at 10:30 AM

The MTPL is 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 25^th.

As part of Maker March, the MTPL will be hosting a 4-H Tails and Trails Animal Program on Saturday, March 11^th at 10:30 AM in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Tails and Trails is a small animal club that works with rabbits, cavy, chinchillas, rats, chickens, and more! Registration is NOT required.

Click HERE for more information about the 4-H Tails and Trails Animal Program and click HERE to view MTPL's March calendar.

Register Your School-Aged Children for Free TB Skin Test (Mantoux) Appointment

The Middletown Township Health Department is proud to partner with Monmouth County to offer free TB Skin Tests (Mantoux) on the first Monday of every month, beginning Monday, April 3^rd. These tests are only available to school-aged children up to 18 years old. 

Appointments for the tests are required and will last ten minutes. The nurse will schedule a follow-up appointment with you after the exam. Test readings will be done on the first Wednesday of every month. You can schedule an exam appointment by visiting www.middletownnj.org/tbtest.

Schedule an In-Person Appointment with 

Monmouth County Surrogate's Office at the MTPL

Beginning in March, the Monmouth County Surrogate's Satellite Office will reopen at the MTPL for in-person appointments on the second Wednesday of the month. 

All appointments must be arranged in advance by phone or email.

Middletown Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Updated About the Flu

Click HERE for more information.

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

The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Friday, March 31^st 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 March COVID-19 Clinics

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

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