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MTPD and Middletown PBA Local 124 Support Local Nonprofit Middletown Helps Its Own for Thanksgiving
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A few days ago, Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) Chief R. Craig Weber and Middletown PBA Local 124 joined volunteers at New Monmouth Baptist Church to help local nonprofit Middletown Helps Its Own deliver Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need. Thanks to the generosity of our community, including Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz and her family who helped pack boxes of food, 400 families will be able to enjoy a delicious meal. |
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Port Monmouth Flood Control Project Begins Final Construction Phase
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 Mayor Tony Perry addresses the crowd and shows his support for the project. |
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On Monday, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. hosted a press conference to announce the final phase of the Port Monmouth Flood Control Project. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Department of Public Works employees, and Office of Emergency Management volunteers attended the event where Mayor Perry spoke about the important impact this project will have on our community. The project, which is fully funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is expected to be completed in 2028. Contract 4, which will include an additional floodwall along Route 36 and Creek Road, as well as road closure gates at Campbell Avenue and Broadway, is the last piece of this major flood protection operation. The overall goal of the project is to protect our community from storm surges and rising sea levels. |
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Middletown High School South Students Host Hurricane Helene Relief Drive: Donate Now!
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 Middletown High School South student Hannah Gorsegner accepts some donated items from Mayor Tony Perry who stopped by to support the drive. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Verdone Gorsegner) |
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Earlier today, Mayor Tony Perry dropped off items to a Hurricane Helene relief drive hosted by Middletown High School South student Hannah Gorsegner and her classmates. They are currently accepting donations at 781 Middletown Lincroft Road today, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Supplies needed include gloves, tents, sleeping bags, diapers and feminine products, canned food, water, and more. You can find a list of supplies below. Those interested in donating can also purchase items directly from an Amazon Wish List or send money via Venmo to @Andrea-VerdoneGorsegner. All Amazon and in-person donations must be done before Wednesday, December 4th so the Gorsegner family can deliver them the following day. The Gorsegners will be delivering all the items in a 25-foot trailer to Arden, North Carolina. If you have any additional questions, you can email Hannah at h.gorsegner@gmail.com. The Middletown Township Committee encourages everyone to donate if they can. Thank you to everyone involved for giving back during the giving season! |
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, 11/30 by Supporting Local Businesses!
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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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Attend Middletown Recreation's Santa Paws on Sunday, 12/1 from 10-11 AM
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Bring your pooch for a photo with Santa at the Tindall Park Dog Park! Middletown Recreation will be handing out free photo ornaments while supplies last. Photos are free and should be taken with your own camera or phone. Click HERE for more information. |
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Sign Up Now for Middletown's Holiday Helpers Program
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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. All donations should be new, unwrapped, and dropped off to the Croydon Hall Annex at 900 Leonardville Road in Leonardo between Monday, November 18th and Friday, December 13th. Staff will be onsite to collect gifts Monday-Wednesday from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Thursday-Friday from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Staff will be there until 3:30 PM on Friday, December 13th to receive final gift drop-offs. 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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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 withMiddletown 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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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 12/2 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting will be held on Monday, December 2nd 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 2332 766 0077 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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Bridge Replacement on Whipporwill Valley Road to Begin on Monday, 12/2
As part of the replacement of a bridge structure, Whipporwill Valley Road will be closed to traffic for a period of 90 consecutive calendar days beginning on Monday, December 2nd. A detour plan has been established and will be in place during the closing period. The bridge area at Whipporwill Valley Road will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the allowed closing period. Vehicular and pedestrian access to all residences and businesses within the project limits will be maintained during construction. |
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Upper Navesink River Channel Dredging Project to Begin Soon
On November 21st, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the upcoming Upper Navesink River Channel dredging project is scheduled to begin in early December in Middletown. Dredging operations are expected to be completed in January 2025. Work will be conducted during daylight hours on a 7-days-a-week schedule. The area roads are expected to remain open through the duration of the project. Click HERE to read NJDOT's press release for more information.
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Fall 2024 Leaf Collection to Begin Monday, 12/2
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Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms with Flood Insurance and Precautionary Steps
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The snow will be here before you know it, so be prepared! Middletown Floodplain Management encourages residents to purchase flood insurance and winterize their homes by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic. Remember to clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks, and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or neighboring structure during or following a storm. Keep pathways and driveways clear between storms to avoid buildup of snow piles and icing. Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. |
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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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