Township Committee Recognizes Firefighter George McGowan for 50 Years of Service and Judge Steven P. Monaghan for 7 Years of Service to Municipal Court

At Monday's meeting, the Township Committee recognized Belford Engine Fire Company volunteer George McGowan for 50 years of service to the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD). George graduated from MTFD's first fire academy class and was the first captain to serve Belford Engine for two years in a row in 1984 and 1985.

He has also completed numerous pieces of training, been part of multiple committees, and served in several positions. George has made 1,500 fire calls throughout his career, and we are incredibly grateful for his volunteerism and dedication to our community.

The Township Committee also recognized Judge Steven P. Monaghan for his seven years of service in our Municipal Court. For nearly a decade, he helped instill safety, law, and order to Middletown. Congratulations to these two exceptional men!

Click HERE to view more photos from the meeting.

Mayor Perry Drops Ceremonial Puck at NJ Titans 

Military Appreciation Game

Last Friday, Mayor Tony Perry stopped by Middletown Sports Complex to drop the ceremonial puck prior to the New Jersey Titans’ Military Appreciation game! Many local organizations were in attendance, including members of our Veterans Affairs Committee, who were all displaying patriotic pride. 

There were two home games last weekend where all proceeds were donated to the New Jersey National Guard Soldier and Family Readiness Group, including funds raised from an auction for the specialty jerseys worn by the players during these games. The donation is in honor of Middletown resident and volunteer firefighter Sergeant Gia Mazza who is currently deployed overseas with her unit. On Saturday night, Sgt. Mazza’s sons, Louis and Vito, dropped the ceremonial puck. 

We appreciate the New Jersey Titans for honoring and supporting the brave men and women who serve our county in this special way.

Cub Scouts from Pack 122 Visit with Mayor at Town Hall

On Wednesday, Mayor Tony Perry met with the 5^th grade Arrow of Light Cub Scouts in Pack 122 from New Monmouth. The scouts are required to speak with a local government official about an issue in the community. They covered many important topics during their visit at Town Hall, especially how they are already leaders making a difference in Middletown. Keep up the great work! 

MTFD Kicks Off Spring Firefighter 1 Training Program 

This week, the Middletown Township Fire Department Training Academy kicked off their Spring 2024 Firefighter 1 Program. Recruits from Middletown Township Fire Department, Little Silver Fire Company, Rumson Fire Department, Sea Bright Fire Rescue, and Red Bank Fire Department started a program consisting of 200+ hours that prepare them to become firefighters. We wish them lots of luck in their journey over the coming weeks ahead.

Interested in joining the MTFD? Visit www.mtfdnj.org for more information. 

Participate in Our 2024 Master Plan Ideas Wall!

Thank you to everyone who attended our public workshop Wednesday night and provided feedback. We encourage you to visit www.middletownnj.org/mpideas to participate in our virtual "Ideas Wall" to help shape the future of our town.

Celebrate the Kunkel Park Skate Park's Grand Opening on Saturday, 3/9 at 3 PM

Join us for the grand opening of the Kunkel Park Skate Park (Brevent Avenue in Leonardo) on Saturday, March 9^th! The ceremony will include a ribbon cutting, open skate, free lessons, raffles, and a helmet safety presentation by Hackensack Meridian Health. 

Click HERE for more information.

Conover Beacon to Illuminate Our Shores Once Again: Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, 3/9 at 4:15 PM

Right after the Kunkel Park Skate Park grand opening, skate your way over to Leonardo to attend the dedication ceremony of the newly restored Conover Beacon (located on the northern end of Leonard Avenue)! This incredible structure has been part of Middletown's history for many decades. We hope to "sea" you there!

Visit www.middletownnj.org/conoverbeacon to see the restoration progress.

Register Now for MTPD's 2024 Police Youth Week!

Registration is now open for the Middletown Township Police Department's (MTPD) 2024 Police Youth Week! Applications can be completed online via CommunityPass. 

Click HERE for more information about Police Youth Week. 

Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to access CommunityPass.

Save the Date: Middletown Recreation's Summer Camp Registration Opens Friday, 3/1 at 10 AM

Join Middletown Recreation for a summer of fun! Camp registration for residents begins on Friday, March 1^st at 10 AM. Camp registration for non-residents begins on Friday, March 8^th at 10 AM. All registrations are processed through CommunityPass at www.middletownnj.org/signup.

Visit www.middletownnj.org/camp to check out pricing, themes, and trips.

Kick Off the 2024 Gardening Season with the 

Middletown Township Community Garden

Visit www.middletownnj.org/communitygarden for more information and email communitygarden@middletownnj.org to reserve your plot and get planting!

MTPD Encourages Residents to Volunteer and Apply for Local Domestic Violence Response Team by Friday, 4/12

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

Register for Middletown Recreation's March Madness: Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition

Wear your favorite basketball jersey and dribble, dish, and swish your way to victory in Middletown Recreation's annual March Madness: Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition on Tuesday, March 19^th from 5-6 PM! Showcase your basketball skills against your peers by competing in your specific age division. Mini basketball hoops will be given to all participants. Sign up today! 

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Sign Up for MTPL's College Financial Workshop Happening on Tuesday, 2/27 at 7 PM

Attention all parents and guardians! Are you ready to navigate the path to college funding with confidence and ease? 

Register for the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) virtual workshop on Tuesday, February 27^th to learn about the following topics: 529 plans; FAFSA, CSS Profile, Financial and Merit Aid; Student Aid Index (formally Expected Family Expectation); Alternative Savings Vehicles; and positioning your children to maximize discounts for college. 

The workshop will be presented by Cornerstone College Solutions. Registration is required.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Register for MTPL's Demystifying Orchids Course

Deep Cut Orchid Society, in conjunction with the Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL), is pleased to present Demystifying Orchids, a 3-part series about the world’s most popular house plant at the MTPL (55 New Monmouth Road). These three classes can be taken ala carte or bundled together.

This series is a Friends of the MTPL fundraiser - all proceeds will go toward funding library programs and services. Classes are $10/each or $25 for all three. Cash or check will be accepted at the door. Please register in advance.

The first part of this series is taking place on Wednesday, February 28^th at 6:30 PM and Saturday, March 2^nd at 11 AM.

Click HERE for more information and to register for the class on February 28^th. Click HERE to register for the class on March 2^nd.

Save the Date and Hop into the Easter Spirit at Our Annual EGGstravaganza on Saturday, 3/23

Join Middletown Recreation, the Middletown Arts Center (MAC), and the Middletown Township Education Association for a family-fun day of spring crafts, activities, planting your own flower, hanging out with Doodle Dude and Miss Fish, interacting with animals at a petting zoo, taking photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoying a bounce house, and more at our annual EGGstravaganza!

This EGGcelent event is free for residents and will take place on Saturday, March 23^rd from 10 AM - 1 PM at the MAC (36 Church Street). 

Click HERE for more information and to RSVP.

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 Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates 

Visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle to register for Nixle.

Middletown Health Department & Monmouth County Partner for Free Walk-In Vaccine Clinics

Patients under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Patients are NOT required to make an appointment, have insurance, or bring their immunization records.

Monmouth County Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program is Available through Sunday, 3/31

The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Sunday, 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.

Visit www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito for more information.

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