Township Celebrates Historic Conover Beacon Illuminating Our Shores Once Again
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 This commemorative plaque sits upon a jetty stone donated by local business Guaranteed Landscaping. |
On Tuesday, March 12th our community came together to celebrate the restoration of the historic Conover Beacon in Leonardo. Elected officials, Township employees, volunteer board members who are committed to preserving our town’s history, and over a hundred residents joined Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee, Township Administrator Tony Mercantante, Public Works Director Ted Maloney, and Police Chief Craig Weber as they showcased the revitalized beacon and unveiled a dedication plaque. After sunset, the green solar light turned on – allowing the historic landmark to once again illuminate our shores. The first Conover Beacon was constructed of wood in 1856 at a height of 55 feet. The current metal structure replaced it in 1941 and is 45 feet tall. Prior to this year, the beacon had been deactivated since 1988. After years of searching for a contractor to ably refurbish it, DPW decided to tackle the job in-house. Master welder Justin VanArsdale worked together with several DPW divisions to restore the beacon and the surrounding area back to its former glory. Visit www.middletownnj.org/conoverbeacon for more information about the restoration.
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Middletown Skate Park Officially Opens!
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On Tuesday, March 12th, Middletown officially opened its skate park located at Kunkel Park in Leonardo! Over 200 skateboarders and scooter enthusiasts enjoyed the new facility – and the sunshine! Middletown Recreation Director Janet Dellett welcomed community members before Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Township Committee members Ryan Clarke and Kim Kratz, and Police Chief Craig Weber had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon on this state-of-the-art facility. The skate park features rails, ramps, and jumps, as well as skateboard repair and water stations. Special thanks to Hackensack Meridian Health for donating helmets to our young skaters and Middletown resident-owned Julio’s Pizza Co. for providing pizza. Check out this awesome video produced by Middletown resident Matt Szczerbienski that shows off the skate park and all our community members shredding! Interested in skateboarding lessons? Check out Middletown Recreation’s advisory about these introductory and intermediate classes for ages 5-14 offered Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th. |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 3/18 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, March 18th at 7:00 PM in the courtroom at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be made available to watch or listen to by visiting www.middletownnj.org/tcmeeting. If prompted, please enter your name and email address to join. To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388. The event access code is 2335 865 2188 followed by #. Enter 2024 if a passcode is required. Prior to the Township Committee Meeting, the event link will be published on the Township’s Facebook page. The recording of the meeting will be aired on the Township’s TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) and YouTube channel. Click HERE for more information and to see the agenda.
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Mayor Tony Perry and Committeeman Ryan Clarke felt "lucky" to walk in Rumson's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, alongside their children, last weekend. The two were proud to represent Middletown and join Monmouth County Surrogate Maureen Raisch, Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn, and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger at this festive and fun event. |
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Middletown Elks Lodge 2179 Recognizes Young Leaders with Annual Youth Activity Breakfast
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger join Middletown Elks Lodge 2179 Exalted Ruler Donald Anderson and honorees for a group photo. (Photo courtesy of Al Smith) |
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Last weekend, Mayor Tony Perry attended Middletown Elks Lodge 2179's Annual Youth Activity Breakfast and presented congratulatory certificates on behalf of the Township Committee recognizing winners of the following awards: Americanism Essay Award, Community Service Award, Hoop Shoot Award, Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Award, Most Valuable Student Award, Peer Leadership Award, and Soccer Shoot Award. Middletown applauds these young leaders for their accomplishments and for making a difference in our community. |
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Deadline to Participate in 2024 Master Plan Ideas Wall Extended to Friday, 5/31
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We encourage you to visit www.middletownnj.org/mpideas to participate in our virtual "Ideas Wall" to help shape the future of our town. The wall will be live until Friday, May 31st so please share your thoughts. |
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Middletown Township Public Library Renovation Update
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Due to renovations at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL), a temporary reference area is up and running in the Community Room where patrons can access computers and reference assistance. Tables and study areas can be found by the fireplace and in the lobby. The reference area beyond the media hub is now closed to the public. Please note that construction equipment and supplies are being dropped off at the back parking lot, so please use caution when exiting the library's parking area. For more information about the MTPL’s renovation and redesign of its Reference Area, please click HERE. The planned renovation incorporates suggestions from the public to include more comfortable seating space, additional private meeting and study space for the community, and enhanced history and reading rooms. Expansion of the Teen Room and a Makerspace are also included in the plans. |
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Register Now for MAC's 2024 Spring Classes!
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Registration is now open for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) 2024 spring classes! From dance to visual arts, children and adults can boost their creativity this season. Classes like adult yoga begin next week, so sign up today! Click HERE to register for youth classes and HERE to register for adult classes. |
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Register Now for MAC's Summer Arts Camp!
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The MAC's 2024 summer camp registration is now open! The MAC's (36 Church Street) popular camps offer something for everyone all summer long – in two spacious locations! Whether it’s performing, painting, sculpting or dancing, the MAC’s state-of-the-art facility and additional MAC Annex Education Building (121 Kings Highway) have room for kids to flourish. Click HERE to check out the camp brochure and register. |
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Donate Blood at Port Monmouth First Aid Squad on Thursday, 3/28 from 1-7 PM
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On Thursday, March 28th, Port Monmouth First Aid Squad (194 Wilson Avenue in Port Monmouth) will be working with New Jersey Blood Services to run a blood drive! The squad's front ambulance bay will be transformed from a vehicle bay to blood donation central. Donors need to bring a photo ID and are reminded to eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome depending on capacity. Please consider making an appointment and helping us spread the word! Click HERE to make an appointment. |
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DPW Announces Spring 2024 Brush Collection Schedule
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MTPD Encourages Residents to Volunteer and Apply for Local Domestic Violence Response Team by Friday, 4/12
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Click HERE to read MTPD's press release for more information. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's March Madness: Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition
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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 19th 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. |
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Teens: Register for MTPL's Manga/Cartoon Drawing Class Happening on Tuesday, 3/19 at 7 PM
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Stop by the MTPL on Tuesday, March 19th at 7 PM to learn about the basics of manga and animation techniques! One River Art School will be teaching this drawing class in the Children's Program Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Enjoy an Afternoon of Classical Guitar with Musician Marco Crincoli at the MTPL on Saturday, 3/23 from 2-4 PM
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On Saturday, March 23rd, enjoy an afternoon of classical music and explore the timeless music of Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, and America with local musician Marco Crincoli at the MTPL. Registration is recommended. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Save the Date and Hop into the Easter Spirit at Our Annual EGGstravaganza on Saturday, 3/23
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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 23rd from 10 AM - 1 PM at the MAC (36 Church Street). Click HERE for more information and to RSVP. |
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Search for Treasures in Middletown Recreation's Mystery Egg Hunt on Thursday, 3/28 at 4 PM
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The "hunt" is on in our parks! Join Middletown Recreation for a Mystery Egg Hunt on Thursday, March 28th at 4 PM! You might be asking yourself, "What is the mystery?" Well, you know the time and date... but not the location! The mystery locations will be revealed at 3:45 PM the same day on Middletown Recreation's Facebook page. Click HERE to check out and follow Middletown Recreation's Facebook page. |
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Support USS NEW JERSEY Commissioning Ceremony at Comedy Show Fundraiser on Wednesday, 4/3 at 7:30 PM
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The USS NEW JERSEY Commissioning Week has partnered with Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank to create a comedy show - Mike Marino and Friends Celebrate the Commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY. This entertaining fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM. Enjoy a night out and support the upcoming commissioning of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) with your $75 ticket, which includes a private viewing, two drinks, and light fare. Limited tickets are available, so don't wait! Doors open at 6:30 PM. The Middletown Township Committee encourages you to purchase tickets and laugh your socks off! Click HERE to purchase tickets. |
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Monmouth County Introduces Monmouth ACTS Navigation System
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Monmouth County has recently launched the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System – an easy way for residents to find and access appropriate services in Monmouth County to meet their needs. Created as part of Monmouth County’s Department of Human Services, the Navigation System will serve as one point of entry for residents to be connected to any human service provider in the County without needing to make multiple calls and needing to tell their story again and again. Call the Warm Line at 732-683-8959 to reach countless service providers and visit www.monmouthacts.org/navigation-system for more information. |
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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Report Your Missed Trash, Recycling, or Bulk Collection to DPW
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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. |
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Know Someone with a Disability? Make Sure They Register with NJ Register Ready!
Middletown’s Office of Emergency Management encourages residents with disabilities to register with NJ Register Ready. This free program is designed to assist first responders and emergency planners in identifying community members who may need assistance evacuating in advance of an emergency. For more information about the program and the three ways you can register, visit www.middletownnj.org/oem.
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Make an Appointment for Middletown Health Department & Monmouth County's Free Vaccine Clinics
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The next clinic is on Tuesday, March 26th. Clinics are available by appointment only, so please call 732-431-7456 if you would like to make one. Patients under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Patients are NOT required to have insurance or bring their immunization records. |
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Monmouth County Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program is Available through Sunday, 3/31
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The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Sunday, 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. Visit www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito for more information. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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