Honor Our Fallen Heroes at Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, 5/27 at 10 AM
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Middletown Township and American Legion Post 338 encourage residents to come together for the annual Memorial Day Parade to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and served our country. Prior to the parade, there will be a service at the World War II Memorial (900 Leonardville Road) at 9 AM. The parade will begin at 10 AM at Bayshore Middle School (834 Leonardville Road) and end at American Legion Post 338 (860 NJ-36). Look out for new Middletown Township parade markers (pictured above) that are currently being displayed along the route! Visit www.middletownnj.org/parade for details about the parade route.
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Municipal Offices Closed on Monday, 5/27
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The Middletown Township Public Library and Middletown Arts Center will also be closed on Monday, May 27th. |
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Middletown Hosts Annual Mayor for a Day
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On Thursday, Middletown was thrilled to host its annual Mayor for a Day program! Seven students from different elementary schools came to Town Hall to assume their mayoral responsibilities. The fun event began in the Mayor's Conference Room where they enjoyed pizza and discussed the importance of leadership with Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz. After, the mayors met members of our Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services Departments as they checked out the first responder trucks! Each student had the opportunity to visit the Mayor's Office and sit in his chair as they signed their Mayor for a Day certificate as well as a proclamation recognizing May 27, 2024 as Memorial Day in the Township of Middletown. The certificates were also signed by Mayor Perry and brought to the young mayors' respective schools. The certificates were signed by their principals today and each student served as their schools' mayor. To get a better understanding of their new role, the young mayors participated in a mini Township Committee meeting that included the Pledge of Allegiance, reading a proclamation for the record, and the opportunity to pass ordinances and make public comments. While on the dais, the mayors discussed different initiatives like reducing the amount of testing and increasing recess. Committeeman Ryan Clarke, Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber, and Township Clerk Heidi R. Pieluc were happy to join Mayor Perry, Committeewoman Kratz, and the mayors for this informative meeting. Congratulations to our young community leaders!
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Catch Up on Township Happenings with Latest "Minute with the Mayor"
In the Friday, May 24th episode of "Minute with the Mayor", Mayor Tony Perry provides a recap of the presentations and police swearings-in from the May 20, 2024 Township Committee Regular Meeting, as well as the Annual Police Memorial Service. Mayor Perry also highlights the Mayor for a Day program with a special appearance from this year's mayors! He concludes the video with inviting our community to join him at our annual Memorial Day Parade with American Legion Post 338 on Monday, May 27th. Click HERE to watch the episode.
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Middletown High School South Partners with U.S. Navy for Fleet Week Aviation Showcase
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Middletown Township Board of Education President Frank Capone join students to watch the helicopters fly above Middletown High School South. |
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On Friday, May 24th, Middletown High School South welcomed special guests from the U.S. Navy ahead of Memorial Day! As part of Fleet Week, the Navy offers aviation showcases for schools. Hundreds of students gathered around as they watched several helicopters land on the fields behind the school. Students and guests were able to meet members of our armed services, listen to the Navy Band, and tour the helicopters. Mayor Tony Perry was honored to be a part of this remarkable event. |
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MTPD Chief R. Craig Weber Recognized as Patriotic Employer
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 Pictured from left: Sgt. Ian May, ESGR Employer Outreach Volunteer Salvatore Soldano, and Chief R. Craig Weber |
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On Wednesday, May 22nd, Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber was recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Salvatore Soldano, an employer outreach volunteer with ESGR, formally presented Chief Weber with an award and pin and thanked him for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employer participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force. Chief Weber was nominated for this award by Sgt. Ian May, who currently serves as the 1st Sergeant of E Company 250th Brigade Support Battalion out of Port Murray, NJ in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Sgt. May expressed his appreciation to Chief Weber and thanked him for always supporting the Guard and Reserve’s service members and their families. |
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MTPD Welcomes Two New Officers
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 Pictured from left: Mayor Tony Perry, Officers Trevor Brey and James Davis II, and MTPD Chief R. Craig Weber |
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At the Monday, May 20th Township Committee Regular Meeting, Mayor Tony Perry proudly swore in two new officers to the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD): James Davis II and Trevor Brey. The two young men recently graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy's 106th class and are both residents of Middletown and graduates of Middletown High School South. Officer Davis is currently pursuing his degree in Law and Justice Studies from Rowan University. What made Monday night's swearings-in even more special was that both young men are the grandsons of former police chiefs of the Highlands Police Department. Chief Howard Brey started working for the Highlands Police Department in 1959 and was appointed to chief in 1975, retiring in 1990. Chief Brey served the residents and Highlands Police Department for approximately 30 years, with 13 of them as chief. He passed away in 1998. Chief James Davis Sr. was appointed to the Highlands Police Department in 1966 and was promoted to chief in 1990, taking over the reins from Chief Brey! Chief Davis served the residents and Highlands Police Department for 37 years with 13 of them as chief, upon retiring in 2003. Officer Trevor Brey #418 had his badge pinned by his father, Howard Brey, while his mother, Karen, held the Bible for his Oath of Office. Chief Davis (Ret.) proudly pinned the badge on his name’s sake and grandson, Officer James Timothy Davis II #417. Officer Davis' parents Michael and Kourtney Davis held the Bible for his Oath of Office. Both officers were surrounded by proud family members and friends during their swearings-in. We thank them for their service and wish them a safe career. |
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Township Committee Recognizes EMS Week
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At Monday's meeting, the Township Committee proclaimed May 19th through 25th as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Middletown. This year is the 50th anniversary of this national recognition. The Middletown EMS Department consists of five first aid squads: Fairview, Leonardo, Lincroft, Middletown, and Port Monmouth. EMS is a vital public service, and members of our EMS teams are ready at a moment's notice to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mayor Tony Perry invited Deputy EMS Chief Marco Fernandes and the over dozen volunteers in attendance to accept the proclamation. Deputy Chief Fernandes thanked the Township Committee for their constant support and recognized the volunteers for all their hard work and sacrifices. He also presented an EMS Challenge Coin to the Township Committee. Visit the Middletown EMS' Facebook and Instagram channels for more details about EMS Week and check out www.middletownnj.org/ems for more information about EMS and how to join. |
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Middletown Township Community Affairs Council Restores Patriotic Bench In Honor of Memorial Day
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Photos courtesy of MCAC In a heartwarming display of community spirit and dedication to preserving local history, members of the Middletown Community Affairs Council (MCAC) recently joined forces to restore a cherished landmark – the iconic Community Affairs Council bus stop bench. The bench, located at the corner of New Monmouth Road and Highway 35, was originally erected in 1976. On Wednesday, May 22nd, it received a patriotic makeover before Memorial Day thanks to the collaborative efforts of council members John Giordano, Larry Caminiti, Craig Finnegan, Michael Vitkansas, and Mitch Gotesky. The project, initiated by concerned community members, aimed to refurbish the aging bench to its former glory. Over the years, weathering and wear had taken their toll on the bench, prompting residents to take action to ensure its longevity and continued use by commuters and residents alike. “On behalf of the Township Committee, I’d like to thank the Council for spearheading this restoration effort,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “Through their dedication and hard work, the bench was sanded down, repainted, and returned to its original splendor.” According to the Council, this endeavor truly exemplifies the power of community collaboration and civic pride. "By working together, we not only preserve a piece of our town's history but also create a welcoming and vibrant space for all to enjoy,” said John Giordano, Council member of the MCAC. Council member Larry Caminiti echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal spaces for the benefit of future generations. "It's our responsibility to steward the legacy of our community," he remarked. "Restoring this bench is just one small way we can contribute to the continued vitality of Middletown."
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Township Committee Encourages Community to Support Middletown Relay for Life Happening on Saturday, 6/1
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Relay for Life Volunteer Co-Chair Amy Nolan proudly display the proclamation. |
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At Monday's Township Committee Meeting, Mayor Tony Perry was humbled to present Middletown Relay for Life Volunteer Co-Chair Amy Nolan with a proclamation recognizing June 1, 2024 as Relay for Life Day in Middletown Township. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's annual nationwide signature event that celebrates survivors, remembers those who have lost their battle with cancer, and unites our community to fight against a disease that has taken too much from too many. This year, Relay for Life will be taking place on Saturday, June 1st from 5-9 PM at Middletown High School South (900 Nutswamp Road). The Township Committee encourages everyone to support this amazing event. Visit www.middletownnj.org/relayforlife to sign up. Click HERE to view photos from the 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 Sunday, June 9th. |
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Middletown High Schools Join Forces to Host "Be the Difference" Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk
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 Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and Middletown Township Board of Education President Frank Capone were proud to support Piper and her volunteers! |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Last Sunday, Middletown High School South student Piper Wyman and her peers from both high schools North and South hosted the second annual "Be the Difference" suicide awareness and prevention walk in Middletown! The walk began at the Middletown Arts Center, where Mayor Tony Perry kicked it off with a speech, and ended at Town Hall. Over 300 community members came out to support by walking the mile-long route, volunteering, and displaying signs with positive and encouraging messages. Our community raised a total of over $15,000 for the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Follow @bethedifference_nj on Instagram to see photos from this great event! |
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SpOT On Therapy Services Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location
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 Pictured from left: Committeeman Ryan Clarke, Co-Founder and Registered Behavior Technician Cristianna Cardinale, Co-Founder and Speech-Language Pathologist Carissa Cardinale, and Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Member Dawn Torres (Photo courtesy of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce) |
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Last Sunday, Committeeman Ryan Clarke was thrilled to join SpOT On Therapy Services (500 NJ-35) for the grand opening of their new location in Middletown! SpOT On is a sensory gym that offers speech and occupational therapy in an inclusive and fun environment. Services are personalized for every child to help teach them lifelong skills and reach their goals. Please join us in congratulating SpOT On Therapy Services and wishing them continued success! Visit www.spotontherapyservices.com for more information about SpOT On. |
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Check Out DPW's Spring 2024 Brush Collection Schedule
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Participate in 2024 Master Plan Ideas Wall By 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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Get Involved: Attend Our 2024 Master Plan Public Workshop on Wednesday, 6/12 at 7 PM
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In February, we hosted our first public workshop about the 2024 Master Plan. This Master Plan, a meticulous roadmap, will guide planning decisions reflecting our community's vision, goals, and recommendations for the economic, social, physical, environmental, and fiscal development of Middletown. Our community’s active involvement is an essential pillar of this process. The Master Plan is not only about the Township; it is every bit about its residents who live, work, and contribute to its vibrant fabric daily. We strongly encourage you to visit www.middletownnj.org/mpinput for more information, participate in our Master Plan Ideas Wall, and attend the public workshop on Wednesday, June 12th at 7 PM at the Middletown Senior Center (900 Leonardville Road)! |
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Join Community Discussion at the North Middletown-Port Monmouth Family Fun Day on Thursday, 6/6 from 4-7 PM
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After the recent meeting about the North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program, the community is invited to attend the North Middletown-Port Monmouth Family Fun Day at the Tonya Keller Community Center (50 Bray Avenue) for a second community discussion. We hope to see you there! We encourage residents who live in the planning area to complete this Google survey. Visit www.housingall.org/middletownnrtc for more information. |
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Apply for the MTPL's 2024 Conover-Wihtol Scholarship
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The MTPL is now accepting applications for the 2024 Conover-Wihtol Scholarship, open to all NJ residents studying library science. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 1st. Click HERE for more information and to download the application. |
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Register for the Daddy-Daughter Beach Fiesta Happening on Thursday, 6/6 at 5:30 PM
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Calling all dads! Make memories with your daughter at Middletown Recreation's Daddy-Daughter Beach Fiesta in June. Enjoy a fiesta-inspired dinner, dance to a DJ, and meet Encanto characters! Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Buy Tickets to Watch American Menu at the MAC This Weekend!
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Last weekend, Dunbar Repertory Company celebrated the opening of American Menu at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC)! The final shows will be this weekend. The Friday, May 24th show is at 8 PM, the Saturday, May 25th shows are at 3 PM and 8 PM, and the Sunday, May 26th show is at 4 PM. The play is set in rural East Texas in the kitchen of a segregated diner. The time is May 1968, a month after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a month before the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Five African American women toil in this sweatbox where they must battle prejudice, poverty, ignorance, and each other as they search for inspiration. These women are the daughters and granddaughters of slaves; each seeking hope and major change amidst the turbulent times. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Register for MTPL's Healthy Transition to College Seminar Happening on Wednesday, 5/29 at 4 PM
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Attention all high school seniors heading to college! Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) in the library's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) for an informative seminar to explore the essential pillars of health and well-being for a successful transition to college life. Through this interactive session, attendees will learn about the four key pillars: nutrition, movement, stress management, and rest. Handouts will be provided. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Buy Tickets for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Happening on Friday, 7/26 at 7 PM
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Join Middletown Recreation for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws in July. Sit with our community as we cheer on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. A $20 ticket includes food, boardwalk game tickets, fireworks, and more! Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Recycle Your Fridge/Freezer with JCP&L and Receive $50
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The Middletown Township Department of Public Works & Engineering (DPW) encourages residents to recycle their working fridge or freezer to receive $50 from JCP&L! You can also recycle your air conditioners or dehumidifiers along with your fridge or freezer and earn an additional $25. JCP&L will collect the item and recycle it for you. You can either schedule a pickup online or by calling 888-314-8141.
Click HERE for more information and to schedule a pickup online. |
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How to Report a Neighborhood Safety Concern The Safety Council of Middletown would like to hear from residents about any safety concerns that may be occurring in their neighborhood. The Safety Council is an advisory board that reviews safety concerns in the township and provides guidance to the Township Committee and the Police Department. Some safety issues the board can help address include: - Speeding
- Parking on busy roads that impact traffic flow
- Roads that flood from little rainfall
- Traffic not adhering to crosswalk or stop signs
- Trees and branches that are limiting passage on sidewalks
- Sidewalks that are uprooted or damaged that could cause someone to fall
- Unusual amount of traffic or people congregating at a specific house in your neighborhood that could indicate possible illegal activity
- Garbage piling up on side roads or on a lot in your neighborhood
If you would like a safety issue addressed, please inform the Council so they can help you achieve a successful outcome. You can report your safety concern by contacting the Middletown Crossing Guard Office at 732-615-2100 ext. 2044 or by emailing bpfleger@middletownnj.org.
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Monmouth County Introduces Wellness Transportation Program for Residents
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with EZ Ride, it has created a free wellness transportation program for Monmouth County residents. “This program will provide residents over the age of 18 with up to two round trips per week to their medical, wellness and nutrition appointments, regardless of the applicant’s income,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We are thrilled to be able to introduce this service to help our residents travel to these important appointments at no expense.” Click HERE to read the County's full press release for more information.
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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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, June 4th. 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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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