Celebrate the Grand Opening of Middletown Dog Park on

Friday, 9/8 from 4-6 PM!

Bring your dog to Tindall Park (across from Middletown High School North) on Friday, September 8^th to celebrate the Middletown Dog Park Grand Opening! Join us for treats, giveaways, and to check out dog-related businesses and vendors. Please visit www.middletownnj.org/dogpark to read the rules and expectations.

If you have a dog-related business, contact recreation@middletownnj.org to see how you can get involved in this special day!

Middletown Hosts 22^nd Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Service on Monday, 9/11 at 7:00 PM

The community is invited to attend our memorial service to honor and remember those we lost in the the World Trade Center attack 22 years ago. There will be a moment of silence, wreath tribute, and a candlelit walk through the Middletown Township World Trade Center Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street next to the Middletown Arts Center).

MTPD Invites Community to Support PBA Local 124's 4^th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K on Saturday, 9/9

Proceeds from the 5K will go to a memorial scholarship fund created in honor of late Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) Detective Lieutenant Joseph Capriotti. As "keeper of the list" of the 37 residents we tragically lost on 9/11, Capriotti personally notified every single Middletown family who had lost a loved one that day. As a result of his response to Ground Zero, he contracted cancer and lost his battle in June 2019. The memorial scholarship fund was created as a way to pay tribute to the tremendous impact he has made to the families of the victims and to our community.

Registration is $30 for the 5K Run + Walk and $15 for the Kids' Race (prices increase after September 7^th). You can also purchase In Memory/Honor of signs for $100 until 11:59 PM on Monday, August 28^th.

Visit www.911middletown5k.com for more information and to register.

Free Fall Tutoring Program for

Income-Eligible Students: APPLY TODAY!

Graphic about NGSP for income-eligible Middletown students

If you want to apply but have some questions, please contact Middletown Community Development Manager Jill Cammarosano at jcammarosano@middletownnj.org.

Please visit www.middletownnj.org/ngsp for more information and to apply.

Donate to Middletown's Back to School Supply Drive by Tuesday, 9/26

Middletown Recreation, Middletown Social Services, Middletown Cub Scout packs, and Memorial Sloan Kettering are collecting school supplies for residents in need.

There is no sales tax on school supplies through Monday, September 4^th, so it's the perfect time to grab some!

Please consider donating and helping students get off to a great start.

Click HERE to view our list of supplies and drop-off locations.

Crossing Guards Receive Annual Training as New

School Year Approaches

Our dedicated and professional group of crossing guards take a break from training and smile for the camera!

On Thursday, Crossing Guard Supervisor Dominick Donatelli held a training session in the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) for over 50 guards.

The Traffic Safety Bureau is responsible for overseeing the Crossing Guards who are positioned throughout the township during the school year.

We wish everyone a happy and safe school year!

Middletown Township Committee Proclaims 8/31 Overdose Awareness Day in Our Town

Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County volunteers placed 50 purple flags on the lawn outside our counseling center in Lincroft to honor each life lost to overdose in Monmouth County from 1/1 – 3/31 of this year. There are also 2 white flags that represent all individuals who lost their lives to an overdose throughout 2022.

The Middletown Township Committee recognized Overdose Awareness Day (August 31^st) with a proclamation at the Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting on Monday, August 21^st. National Recovery Month will also be observed in Middletown Township during the month of September to help educate our community about available programs.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out to Crossroads at the Lincroft Annex, a New Jersey licensed facility that provides substance use disorder services to all Middletown residents. Call Crossroads at 732-615-2277 to speak with a counselor.

Click HERE for more information about Crossroads at the Lincroft Annex.

Screenshot of Township Committee Meeting Recording

Watch the Monday, August 21^st 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, September 4^th.

Ahoy Me Hearties: Daddy-Daughter Mermaids & Pirates Dance Lots of Fun!

The crowd made lots of memories while they ate, danced, and crafted! (Photo courtesy of Middletown Recreation)

Photo of Mayor Perry and his daughter Reagan

Mayor Tony Perry and his daughter Reagan had a "sea"sational time together! (Photo courtesy of Middletown Recreation)

Despite the rain, Middletown Recreation’s Daddy-Daughter Mermaids & Pirates dance brought sunshine and smiles to all who attended yesterday.

Save-the-date for the next Daddy-Daughter event at Jacques (500 Palmer Avenue) - Friday, 2/9/24 and Saturday, 2/10/24!

Registration for the next dance opens Sunday, October 1^stvia CommunityPass.

Click HERE to view photos from the dance.

Join Us for the Middletown Day Festival & Car Show on Saturday, 9/23 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Middletown Day returns to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall this year on Saturday, September 23^rd!

Join us as a business, vendor, sponsor, or car show participant as we come together as a community to celebrate all that makes Middletown so exceptional.

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

"Fall Into Wellness" with MTPL's September Series

The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) invites the community to attend its September series of virtual and in-person wellness programs that aim to provide adults with tools and tips to help them thrive this autumn. MTPL’s Wellness Series programs are free and open to all who wish to attend.

Click HERE to read the MTPL's press release for more information.

Pre-Register for Middletown Animal Control's Free Cat Rabies Clinic on Tuesday, 9/12 from 5:15-6:30 PM

Pre-register for a free cat rabies clinic happening on Tuesday, 9/12 from 5:15-6:30 PM.

Visit www.middletownnj.org/rabies to pre-register.

Missed Garbage, Recycling, or Bulk Pickup

We encourage you to complete a form at www.middletownnj.org/missedpickup if your trash, recycling, or bulk was not collected.

Please call DPW at 732-615-2090 if you have any questions.

Click HERE to complete DPW's form.

Register for MTPL's Virtual Author Talk with Jen DeLuca Happening on Wednesday, 8/30 at 7 PM

MTPL Meet Cutes Book Club Virtual Author Talk with Jen DeLuca

Join the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) Meet Cutes Romance Book Club next week as author Jen DeLuca discusses her book Well Met! Jen will be joining virtually, but patrons have the option to participate in person in the MTPL's Computer Lab (55 New Monmouth Road) or via Zoom.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Kickball Tournament Happening on Thursday, 9/14 & Friday, 9/15

Grab your team and compete to be crowned Middletown champs of this playground favorite! Divisions range from Junior (3^rd-5^th grade), Middle (6^th-8^th grade), High (9^th-12^th grade) to Adult (18+). Medals and glory to the winners!

Click HERE for more information and to sign up.

Register for the Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run Happening on Sunday, 10/15

Exercise for a great cause at the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run! Race the trails of Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) to compete for an awesome prize while raising money for RallyCap Sports, a nonprofit that brings recreational opportunities to children and young adults with special needs while also providing life-changing volunteer opportunities. Long sleeve t-shirts will be given to the first 150 participants!

Sign up today at www.middletownnj.org/5K.

Vote by Mail Opt Out Deadline for General Election is Friday, 9/1

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters who are enrolled to automatically receive mail-in ballots for voting that Friday, September 1^st is the deadline to opt out of receiving mail-in ballots for the 2023 General Election. These voters can opt out by completing the Vote by Mail Opt Out form, available on MonmouthCountyVotes.com and “Monmouth County Votes” Mobile App, and submitting it to the County Clerk’s Election Office by September 1^st.

After September 1^st, voters who are currently enrolled to receive mail-in ballots will be unable to vote in person on a machine, however, they may still vote during early voting or on Election Day via provisional paper ballots. In addition to voting by mail, New Jersey voters have the option to cast their ballots for the 2023 General Election in person during early voting at one of the County’s 10 designated polling locations from Saturday, October 28^th through Sunday, November 5^th, or the traditional way of voting in person on Election Day, November 7^th, at their assigned polling location.

For more information, please visit MonmouthCountyVotes.com, download the County Clerk’s free “Monmouth County Votes” Mobile App, or call the County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-431-7790.

Become a Monmouth County Poll Worker for the November General Election

Become a Monmouth County Poll Worker! Call 732-431-7802 x7150 for information.

To qualify, you must be a registered voter in Monmouth County and attend a poll worker training class. You will be paid $300 for working a Primary Election or a General Election. Call the Monmouth County Board of Elections at 732-431-7802 x7150 to register for a training class.

Click HERE to complete the application.

Help Stomp Out the Spotted Lanternfly

You have probably noticed Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam, everywhere you turn. Starting in September, SLF will lay eggs and die out by October or November (see lifecycle chart above).

This insect is an invasive pest that has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. They feed on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in New Jersey. While it does not harm humans or animals, it can reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily-infested areas.

As SLF feeds, the insect excretes honeydew (a sugary substance) which can attract bees, wasps, and other insects. The honeydew also builds up and promotes the growth for sooty mold (fungi), which can cover the plant, forest understories, patio furniture, cars, and more.

If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, help us Stomp it Out!

Be Prepared: Register for Middletown Township's Emergency Alerts!

Middletown Township encourages all residents to register for Nixle, our emergency communications platform. Once registered, you will receive alerts about traffic detours, severe weather, criminal activities, missing persons, and more.

Text MiddletownNJ to 888-777 or visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle to register.

Monmouth County Accepting Written Comments About South Laurel Ave. Bridge Study until Monday, 8/28

Monmouth County, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), hosted a Public Information Center (PIC) meeting in June to inform local residents, officials, businesses, and the general public about the Concept Development Study for the Operational Safety Improvements to South Laurel Avenue (CR 52) at the Railroad Bridge, located in the townships of Holmdel and Middletown.

The presentation from the PIC can be found on YouTube. Written comments regarding the study and presentation will be accepted through Monday, August 28^th. Comments may be mailed to the Community Involvement Facilitator, Nicole Pace-Addeo, Stokes Creative Group, 1666 Route 206, Vincentown, NJ 08088. You may also email them to npace@stokescg.com.

Click HERE for more information about the PIC and click HERE to watch the presentation on YouTube.

Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this

e-newsletter.

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