Middletown Recreation Hosts 6th Annual Mayor's Challenge Benefiting 180 Turning Lives Around
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 Pictured from left: Middletown EMS Public Information Officer Kevin Krippa Jr., Committeeman Ryan Clarke, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, Middletown Deputy Police Chief (and 5K runner) John Werner, 180 Turning Lives Around Chief Operating Officer Lori Davidson, and 180 Turning Lives Around Development Associate Ashlee Newman |
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Recreation |
On Sunday, Middletown Recreation hosted the 6th annual Mayor's Challenge at Poricy Park! All proceeds from this year's event will be donated to 180 Turning Lives Around, a local charity dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. Committeeman Ryan Clarke and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz were happy to start off their morning by cheering on our community members who signed up for the 5K run, 5K walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run! Prior to each activity, Committeeman Clarke and 180 Chief Operating Officer Lori Davidson spoke to participants about 180's important mission. Thank you to the businesses and organizations that sponsored the event, our volunteers, and everyone who showed up for this important cause! Click HERE to view photos from the event and visit 180nj.org for more information about the nonprofit.
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New Moon Aesthetics Opens in Lincroft
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Last week, New Moon Aesthetics (631 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft) hosted its official grand opening! Committeeman Ryan Clarke was proud to present a certificate on behalf of the Township Committee and assist with the ribbon cutting alongside Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger. New Moon Aesthetics offers a wide variety of skincare and laser services. We encourage you to learn more about the new business at newmoonaesthetic.com. |
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Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee Teaches Homeschooled Children About Vietnam War
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 Photo courtesy of Belinda Rooney |
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On Wednesday, the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC) conducted a class about the Vietnam War to a group of homeschooled children. The students came to VFW Post 2179 in Port Monmouth to learn firsthand from our veterans. According to the class's organizer Belinda Rooney, the veterans "brought a war to life in a way us parents never could". We commend VAC members Dennis Beauregard, Bob Siemer, Richard Furlong, and Bill Bouw for taking the time to teach this important lesson to our youth. |
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Nominate a Middletown Veteran for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award by Friday, 12/20
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8th Grade Middletown Alliance Leaders Celebrate Graduation
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Congratulations to the most recent 8th grade graduates of Middletown Alliance Leaders! Over the past month, both students and parents have learned about current drug trends, decision-making skills, social media safety, and how to be a peer leader. Middletown Alliance Leaders (formerly known as Project P.L.U.S.) is a peer leadership and prevention program for 5th and 8th graders led by the Middletown Alliance. Throughout the course, students learn about the personal, health, and legal consequences of dangerous substances, peer pressure, and social media. The program's end goal is to provide children with the knowledge and understanding that they have the power to make positive decisions while feeling comfortable growing into themselves. Visit middletownnj.org/middletownalliance for more information about Middletown Alliance Leaders and Middletown Alliance's prevention efforts. |
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On Wednesday, November 13th, Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) declared the state to be in a Drought Warning. Following this official order, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) issued a statewide mandatory conservation notice. Some conservation guidelines include pausing all outdoor watering, turning off the tap while you brush your teeth, and running the dishwasher only when full. Click HERE to read NJAW's notice and visit njdrought.org for more information. |
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MTFD Highlights Importance of Learning About Wildfire Risks and How to Stay Safe
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As of October 21st, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has implemented statewide Stage 3 Fire Restrictions. With these restrictions in place, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) shared some important safety tips for our community. Click HERE to watch the Public Service Announcement from the MTFD. |
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NJDEP Places Port Monmouth Facility into "Operational Mode" Due to Elevated Tides
Due to the 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” on Friday, November 15th at 12:00 AM. Click HERE to read our advisory for more information.
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 11/18 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, November 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 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 2342 555 9837 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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Participate in North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Plan Meeting on Thursday, 11/21 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. We encourage residents who live in the planning area to complete this Google survey. Visit middletownplan.org for more information about the plan. |
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Middletown Township Health Department Provides Resources to Help Residents Quit Smoking
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Saturday, November 16th is the Great American Smokeout, an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. People are challenged to stop smoking for at least 24 hours assuming that their decision not to smoke will last longer, hopefully forever. If you're having trouble quitting smoking or vaping, the Middletown Township Health Department encourages you to visit tobaccofreenj.com/gaso for helpful resources. The department will also be handing out free Quit Kits at the entrance of Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) on Thursday, November 21st. |
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Check Out DPW's List of Upcoming Road Pavement Restoration Projects
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Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Turkey Soccer Shootout Happening Saturday, 11/16 from 10-11 AM
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Think you've got the best penalty kick in town? Put it to the test at Middletown Recreation's Annual Turkey Soccer Shootout & Food Drive! Each player will line up and take five shots on goal to tally up the most points. This fun event is open to participants between ages 6 through 99. Winners in each age range will receive a frozen turkey just in time for Thanksgiving, and all participants will get a free turkey stuffie! Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's Turkey Trot Hike Happening on Wednesday, 11/27 at 2:30 PM
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Come stretch your legs before your Thanksgiving feast! Join Middletown Recreation on Wednesday, November 27th to hike the trails of Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road), enjoy the beautiful scenery, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Sign Up for Middletown's Holiday Helpers Program Beginning Monday, 11/18
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Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Middletown Township is proud to announce the return of the Holiday Helpers Gift Drive to support local families in need! We are looking for individuals, groups, and/or businesses to help make the holidays a little brighter by “adopting” a family to purchase new toys and clothing for them. Please use this Google Form link to sign up and be matched with a family in need. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the Croydon Hall Annex at 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo between Monday, November 18th through Thursday, December 19th. Staff will be onsite to collect gifts Monday through Wednesday from 8:00-11:00 AM and Thursday through Friday from 12:00-2:30 PM. If you have any questions or are a family in need of assistance this holiday season, please call the Middletown Township Health Department at 732-615-2000 ext. 2164. Thank you for your generosity! Visit middletownnj.org/holidayhelpers for more information. |
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Get into the Holiday Spirit by Attending Our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, 12/1 from 5-7 PM
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Santa's coming to town! Catch Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1st from 5-7 PM at the MAC (36 Church Street). Bring the whole family — get your photo with Santa and enjoy some crafts, classic Christmas cartoons, and an inflatable gingerbread house! This great event is free for residents, but RSVPing on RecDesk is recommended. Click HERE for more information. |
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Write a Letter to Santa by Thursday, 12/5
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Our Middletown elves are currently collecting letters to Santa in our special mailboxes and will be delivering them directly to the North Pole! Santa will write a personalized letter to your child through Middletown Recreation's and the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) Letters to Santa program. Please include $1 with your letter to donate to the MAC. To help our elves, we encourage you to download our letter template. Click HERE for more information, the letter template, and drop-off locations. |
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Give Back this Holiday Season with Middletown PBA Local 124's Toy Drive
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Looking for an incredible cause to be part of as the holiday season approaches? Please consider supporting Middletown PBA Local 124's toy drive! Police officers will be collecting unwrapped toys for donation at the Middletown Township Police Department's main lobby (1 Kings Highway) now through Wednesday, December 18th. Toys collected will be distributed to local nonprofits 180 Turning Lives Around, Jason’s Dreams for Kids, and Middletown Helps Its Own.
If you are a local business willing to assist by becoming a collection location for toys, please reach out to Ptl. Brian Macdonald or Ptl. Daniel Flannigan at bmacdonald@middletownnj.org or dflannigan@middletownnj.org. |
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Free Paper Shredding Event at Middletown High School North on Saturday, 11/16 from 9 AM - 1 PM
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Monmouth County will be holding its annual paper shredding event in Middletown on Saturday, November 16th from 9 AM - 1 PM at Middletown High School North (63 Tindall Road). County residents may shred up to 100 pounds, which is equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large-sized trash bags. All paper will be shredded on location in a mobile truck, and the event will end either once the mobile truck is full or at its scheduled end time. Large binder clips must be removed from documents, but staples and paper clips can remain. |
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Give Back this Holiday Season by Donating Blood at Lincroft Fire Company on Monday, 11/25
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Help our community by stopping by Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) on Monday, November 25th from 12:30-6:30 PM to donate a pint of blood! Donors will receive a free t-shirt. Appointments are recommended and can be made by either calling 800-933-2566, visiting the New York Blood Center's website, or scanning the QR code pictured above. If you register online, please search sponsor code "70286". Click HERE to make an appointment. |
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Learn About Identity Theft at the MTPL on Tuesday, 11/19 at 4:30 PM
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Just in time for shopping season, Ryan Heitt of M&T Bank will lead this program at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) about identity theft and ways to protect yourself online! The presentation will take place in the MTPL's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is recommended, but not required. Be on the lookout for more events like this one! The MTPL will begin a series of programs on a variety of financial topics in January. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Apply Now for Township's Free Tutoring Program for Income-Eligible Households
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Middletown Township is offering free tutoring services through the Next Generation Support Program to students from income-eligible households who have fallen behind academically due to the pandemic. The program has begun, but the Township is still accepting applications. Visit middletownnj.org/ngsp for more information and to apply. |
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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 middletownnj.org/oem.
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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