Middletown Welcomes The Bagel Nook!
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 Mayor Tony Perry was honored to cut the ribbon alongside owners Limor and David Shekhter and their family, as well as father and son David and Alex Berkowitz who are the founders of The Bagel Nook. |
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On Friday, August 16th, The Bagel Nook (1868 NJ-35) opened its first location in Middletown! The Bagel Nook is a franchise that started in Freehold in 2015 and over the last decade has opened several stores throughout New Jersey, as well as one in Las Vegas. Mayor Tony Perry was excited to attend the grand opening where he got a behind-the-scenes tour, assisted with cutting the ribbon, and presented a certificate on behalf of the Township Committee. With more than 35 different cream cheese varieties and their innovative bagel overloads and truck sandwiches, The Bagel Nook's creative menu offers something for everyone to enjoy! Visit www.thebagelnook.com for more information. |
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Shadow Lake Village Tests Township's New Street Resurfacing Pilot Program
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On Tuesday, Mayor Tony Perry and Committeeman Ryan Clarke visited Shadow Lake Village in River Plaza to check on the progress of Middletown's new street resurfacing pilot program. This innovative micro-resurfacing process can help extend the life of Township roads by nearly a decade at a fraction of the cost of traditional milling and paving. By addressing cracks and potholes without the higher expenses, this program has the potential to deliver new roadways to residents at a much faster pace each year. |
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Lincroft Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Donates to Local Nonprofits
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Mayor Tony Perry was honored to join members of Lincroft Senior Citizen Housing Corporation on Tuesday to present generous donations to local nonprofits Monmouth Museum, RallyCap Sports, Jason's Dreams for Kids, CHHANGE (Center for Holocaust Human Rights and Genocide Education), Lincroft Fire Company, Middletown Helps Its Own, and 180 Turning Lives Around. The organization also donated money to Lincroft First Aid. Lincroft Senior Citizen Housing Corporation is an independent entity that provides rental housing and related facilities and services for elderly and handicapped families on a nonprofit basis. The Corporation offers housing through Luftman Towers and the Pavilion located off Hurleys Lane. Residents are appointed to the Board of Directors by the Middletown Township Committee. |
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Listen to Local County Tales at "Stories 'Round the Campfire" on Sunday, 8/18 at 7:30 PM
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 Event to be held inside the MAC theater (seating provided) in case of inclement weather. |
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In July 2026, the United States will mark its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – and Middletown is preparing to celebrate in a monumental way! The Township's America 250 Committee has already started planning thoughtful ways to commemorate this historic milestone. Middletown Recreation and the Sand Hill Indian Historical Association are partnering to host the first official America 250 event, Stories 'Round the Campfire, on Sunday, August 18th. The event will take place at 7:30 PM at the Middletown Arts Center's lawn, located at 36 Church Street! We encourage everyone to join us for this free event as we dig deep into our community's rich history. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and make s’mores while listening to local county tales under the moonlight just like Native American tribes used to do many centuries ago. For more information, please visit www.middletownnj.org/america250. |
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Middletown America 250 Committee Celebrates 200th Anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette's Farewell Tour with Sunset Cruise
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 Mayor Tony Perry was honored to join members of Middletown DAR and AFL at the event, which was also attended by Marquis de Lafayette's descendants Virginie, Héloïse, and Adélaïde de Lafayette who came all the way from France! |
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On Wednesday, the Middletown chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Middletown's America 250 Committee, and The American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) celebrated the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's farewell tour with a sunset cruise of the Sandy Hook Bay. General Lafayette was a French nobleman who fought in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. Exactly 200 years ago to the date, he began his tour throughout the United States right here in Middletown. |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 8/19 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, August 19th 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 2349 604 7493 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 access the meeting agenda.
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Follow "Locally Sourced" and Enter Instagram Giveaway to Win a Limited Edition Hat!
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The next episode of "Locally Sourced" will be released on Friday, August 23rd! In addition to following the podcast, we encourage our community members to show your town pride in style by entering our Instagram giveaway to win a limited edition "Locally Sourced" hat! To enter: - Follow "Locally Sourced" on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, or Podbean.
- DM @middletown.township on Instagram a screenshot once you have followed on one of these platforms.
- Tag a friend in the comments of the post. Each tagged friend = 1 entry.
One random winner will be chosen on Friday, August 23rd at noon. You must be following Middletown Township's Instagram account @middletown.township to qualify. Good luck!
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Middletown Senior Center Hosts 2024 Senior Olympics
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Senior Center |
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The Paris 2024 Olympics may have just finished, but the Middletown Senior Center Olympics kept the competition going with its one-day event! Earlier this week, the Senior Olympic Games were held at the Middletown Senior Center. Members played hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming, disk throwing, and cornhole. Thirty seniors signed up to see if their team had what it takes to win the gold. Congratulations to the Purple Team for winning first place! Visit www.middletownnj.org/seniors for more information about the Middletown Senior Center and how to join. |
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Middletown Remembers: 23rd Anniversary Memorial Service on Wednesday, 9/11 at 7:00 PM
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Participate in Township's Master Plan Survey Regarding Draft Recommendations by Saturday, 8/31
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Middletown Township is preparing a comprehensive Master Plan update to serve as a roadmap to guide the future planning of the Township! For more information about the process, please view the project website. Draft recommendations were presented at a Public Workshop on June 12th. To view the draft recommendations before taking the survey, click HERE. Click HERE to complete the survey. |
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Join us for Middletown Day on Saturday, 9/28 from 1-6 PMFireworks at 7:30 PM!
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Middletown Day will be returning on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00-6:00 PM at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road). Enjoy food trucks, live music, local businesses and crafters, touch-a-trucks, children’s entertainment, inflatables, and so much more! New this year, there will be fireworks at 7:30 PM! Join us beforehand for “Tramps Like Us” – NJ’s #1 Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band from 6:00-7:30 PM. Please bring your own blankets and chairs. Sponsorship and vendor spots are still available, so apply today! Visit www.middletownnj.org/middletownday for more information. |
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Middletown Recreation Introduces New RecDesk Registration Portal Beginning Fall 2024
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Middletown Recreation is transitioning to a new registration portal, RecDesk, for programs and events starting with the Fall 2024 season. Please continue to use CommunityPass for program registrations that start in August and September. Please note that account credits from CommunityPass will not transfer over. Only credits from 2023/2024 programs that are more than $10 will be awarded via PO/check (less processing fee). Click HERE for more information and visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to create an account today! |
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Tindall Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts Are Closed Through August
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Middletown Recreation would like to inform the community that the Tindall Park tennis and pickleball courts will be closed for renovations through August. These updates are necessary to ensure that the facilities remain safe, functional, and enjoyable for everyone. Click HERE for more information. |
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Check Out MAC's Fall 2024 Youth Classes!
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The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) brochure for its 2024 fall classes was recently released! Registration for these great classes in theater, dance, art, and music opens on Wednesday, September 4th at 9 AM. Click HERE to check out the brochure. |
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Kids Can Practice Reading Skills at MTPL's "Read to a Dog" Program on Tuesday, 8/20 from 3-4 PM
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The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) invites children in grades K-5 to drop by the library's Children's Quiet Reading Area (55 New Monmouth Road) between 3 and 4 PM to practice their read aloud skills with a therapy dog. Registration is NOT required. |
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Create Back-to-School Craft at MTPL on Wednesday, 8/21 at 3:30 PM
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Calling all students grades K-8! Get ready for school by going to the MTPL's Children's Program Room on Wednesday, August 21st to create a personalized pencil case to hold your new school supplies! This activity, presented by the Bayshore Family Success Center, begins at 3:30 PM and will run until supplies last. Registration is NOT required. |
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MAC's Sizzlin' Summer Super 50/50 Raffle Drawing on Tuesday, 8/27 at 6:30 PM: Buy Yours Today!
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Support the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) this summer and win some cash for yourself! Super 50/50 Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the MAC box office (36 Church Street). The drawing will be held at the MAC on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30 PM. The winner does NOT need to be present to win. Click HERE for more information. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's After-School Science Club
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Join Middletown Recreation at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) for After-School Science Club! September's theme is food chains so participants will explore the food chains of animals found in Poricy Park. This hands-on hour long class includes outdoor exploration, science activities, and crafts. There is limited space available, so click HERE to register today! |
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Run for a Great Cause at Annual Mayor's Challenge at Poricy Park
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Run for a great cause! The 6th annual Mayor's Challenge will take place on the trails of Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) on Sunday, September 29th! Choose between the 5K run, 5K walk, or 1 mile fun run with awesome prizes for runners! Medals and long sleeve shirts for everyone. All proceeds benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, a local charity dedicated to ending domestic and sexual abuse in our community. Prices increase closer to race day. Click HERE to sign up today! |
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Last Day to Pay Quarterly Taxes Without Interest is Monday, 8/26 by 4 PM
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Click HERE for more information about how to pay taxes. |
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Planning a Vacation? Renew Your Passport at the Middletown Town Hall Passport Acceptance Agency
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The Middletown Township Clerk's Office would like to remind residents about the Middletown Town Hall Passport Acceptance Agency (1 Kings Highway). Please visit www.middletownnj.org/passports for more information. You can also email passport@middletownnj.org or call 732-615-2014 if you have any questions. |
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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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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