Middletown Township Celebrates Commissioning of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo
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 The Middletown Township Committee and Middletown Police Chief R. Craig Weber were honored to attend the ceremony. |
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 Photo courtesy of John Francis Roman |
On Saturday, September 14th, the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) was officially commissioned at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo. The nuclear-powered submarine is the third warship to be named after New Jersey. It is also the first fast-attack submarine that was designed to be fully integrated for both men and women. This Virginia-class submarine is led by Commander Steven Halle, has an average crewmember age of 26 years old, and boasts a crew of nearly 135 Navy personnel. Mayor Tony Perry was incredibly humbled to deliver the welcome remarks and greet the thousands of people in attendance for this historic moment. Governor Philip Murphy, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin were some of the other speakers. In the week leading up to the commissioning, our community came together to make the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) crew members feel right at home. Residents went to Sandy Hook to welcome the submarine when it first arrived, local businesses offered discounts to the sailors to thank them for their service, and the Township hung up patriotic banners throughout town and presented a Key to the Township to Commander Halle. Middletown is proud to support the U.S. Navy and sincerely wishes the crew members of the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) “fair winds and following seas”. Click HERE to view photos of the submarine and Commissioning Ceremony. Click HERE to watch the recording of the event.
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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. Visit www.middletownnj.org/middletownday for event information, the entertainment schedule, and to check out the vendors and sponsors. |
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Run for a Great Cause at Annual Mayor's Challenge at Poricy Park
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 If you're participating in the Mayor's Challenge, you'll have the opportunity the see the Murray Farmhouse in person. This revolutionary-era home of Middletown patriot Joseph Murray is currently being restored to ensure our rich history is preserved. (Photo courtesy of Middletown Recreation) |
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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Middletown Recreation Hosts First Annual Skate Party
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Last Friday, Middletown Recreation held its first annual skate party at the Kunkel Park Skate Park in Leonardo. It was a night well spent with rock tunes, food trucks, video games, and tons of shredding — including free walk-up beginner lessons. Thank you to everyone who attended! Click HERE to watch a video recap and click HERE to view photos. |
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Township Committee to Host Special Meeting with Board of Education Prior to 7 PM Meeting on Monday, 9/23
On Monday, September 23rd, the Middletown Township Committee will be meeting with the Middletown Board of Education from 5:30 to 6:00 PM in the courtroom at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) regarding the introduction of a new joint initiative. The Township Committee Regular Meeting will follow at 7:00 PM in the courtroom. Both meetings are open to the public. Both meetings will be made available to watch or listen. Visit www.middletownj.org/specialmeeting to tune in to the meeting at 5:30 PM. To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388.The event access code 2330 162 4840 followed by #. Enter 2024 if a passcode is required. To watch or listen to the Regular Meeting, visit 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 2333 141 4740 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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NJDEP Places Port Monmouth Facility into "Operational Mode" Due to Elevated Tides
Due to the rain and elevated tides predicted to reach our area through Sunday evening, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) placed the Port Monmouth facility into "Operational Mode”. The Pews Creek Tide Gate is ready to function as designed and was placed in "Operational Mode" on Friday, September 20th at 3:00 AM. The operation will allow the gates to automatically open and close based on the tides while ensuring the interior drainage basin does not exceed elevation +5.0 NAVD88. It also allows for the gates to open during low tide cycles so the water can move in and out of the basin to assist the eco system. The Road Closure Gate on Old Port Monmouth Road remains open, and no action is planned at this time. DEP will monitor tides and coordinate with the Township and County should weather change and require closure. A tide of concern/observation for the road closure will be at 11:43 PM Sunday, with a tide predicted to be +5.0 with a level of uncertainty as high as +5.9 (no rain in region). Click HERE to read our advisory for more information.
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Participate in North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Plan Meeting on Thursday, 9/26 at 6 PM
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Middletown Township, Ideal Beach Community Association, Bayshore Family Success Center, Affordable Housing Alliance, and Habitat for Humanity are creating a community-driven neighborhood plan for the North Middletown-Port Monmouth area! This neighborhood planning process will bring together residents, business owners, public officials, local organizations, and other stakeholders to develop a comprehensive set of proposed strategies and activities to improve the community. Once completed, this neighborhood plan will unlock special state funding to implement these proposed strategies through the New Jersey Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program. The first community meeting was held in May and a second community discussion was held at the North Middletown-Port Monmouth Family Fun Day in July. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26th at 6 PM at Ocean Avenue Elementary School (235 Ocean Avenue). We encourage residents who live in the planning area to complete this Google survey. Visit www.middletownplan.org for more information about the plan. |
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Township Introduces New Middletown Memo TV Segment to Help Keep Community Informed
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MTPL Closed Monday, 9/23 through Sunday, 9/28 Due to Construction Work
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Register Now for MAC's Fall 2024 Classes
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Registration for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) 2024 fall classes has officially opened! Pick up a hobby and sign up for a class in theater, dance, art, or music. Click HERE to view the youth classes and click HERE to view the adult classes. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's Halloween Paint Night Happening Thursday, 10/17 at 6 PM
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Join Middletown Recreation for Halloween Paint Night at the Croydon Hall East Wing (900 Leonardville Road). A live instructor will help guide you through the process of painting a Booooogie Night ghost — just in time for Halloween! Pizza will be provided. This event is open to all ages and artistic skill levels. Children 12 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Support Friends of the MTPL by Eating at Outback on Wednesday, 9/25
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The Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is holding a fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse (740 NJ-35) all day on Wednesday, September 25th! If you show the attached flyer while paying, the nonprofit will receive 15% of the food bill. All funds go toward the MTPL's programs and resources. Thank you! |
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Sign Up for Free Flu Clinic on Wednesday, 10/16 from 9 AM - 1 PM
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Getting the flu can be scary, so sign up to get your flu vaccine before Halloween! The Middletown Township Health Department will be hosting a free flu shot clinic for residents ages 6 months and older on Wednesday, October 16th. The clinic will be held at the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) from 9 AM - 1 PM. Appointments are required. Visit www.middletownnj.org/fluclinic to pre-register. |
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with the MTPL
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Help spread the word that anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Middletown is eligible for a free Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) card. Visit www.mtpl.org/get-a-library-card to read more about how to get a library card. |
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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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