Middletown High School South Wrestling Program Recognized for Winning 2025 Shore Conference E-Division Championship
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At the meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, the Township Committee proudly recognized the Middletown High School South Wrestling Program for winning the 2025 Shore Conference E-Division Championship! This was the team's first division championship since 2022 and their first one since being placed into a new division this season. As division champions, the team will be moving on to the upcoming NJSIAA tournament. Mayor Tony Perry was honored to present the wrestlers, managers, and coaches with personalized certificates and congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment. Way to go Eagles! 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 day at 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 8:30 PM through Sunday, March 2nd. |
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Haus of Nails Celebrates Grand Opening
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On Wednesday, Haus of Nails (1872 NJ-35) hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the salon's official opening in Middletown. Mayor Tony Perry was happy to cut the ribbon alongside employees and customers and present the new business with a congratulatory certificate on behalf of the Township Committee. Visit hausofnailsnj.com for information about the salon's many services. Please join us in welcoming Haus of Nails to Middletown! |
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Check Out New Locally Sourced Podcast Episode with Former MLB Player Jason Marquis
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 Mayor Tony Perry and guest Jason Marquis take a photo together in the podcast studio located at Town Hall. |
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In the first Locally Sourced episode of 2025, Mayor Tony Perry sits down with former professional baseball player Jason Marquis. With spring training for Major League Baseball (MLB) currently taking place, get into the "swing" of baseball news by listening to Jason discuss his impressive career in the MLB and his current life as a Middletown resident. You can listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and Spotify. You can also click HERE to watch it on YouTube. |
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Notice of Planned JCP&L Survey Work
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a FirstEnergy company, is planning upgrades to its existing transmission lines to enhance electric service reliability. Property owners who live along JCP&L’s existing transmission right-of-way will be receiving a letter next week. To ensure compliance with environmental regulations, survey crews will need to access some transmission line structures to conduct soil borings. Any areas disturbed will be restored as soon as possible after the work is completed. No disruption to your electric service is anticipated as a result of this work. If it is determined that studies need to extend beyond the boundary of the right-of-way, a representative will contact you to coordinate conducting these studies prior to proceeding. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns regarding the survey work, please contact the project team at (888) 311-4737.
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Participate in North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Plan Meeting on Thursday, 2/27 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 www.middletownplan.org for more information about the plan. |
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High School Juniors & Seniors: Apply for Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition by Friday, 3/7
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Middletown Township is excited to partner with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for the 2025 Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition! We encourage high school juniors and seniors who live in Middletown to compete for a chance to win one of three $1,000 scholarships. The essay for the statewide scholarship competition should be approximately 500 words and focus on the theme "What I Like About My Hometown". All applicants must submit the completed application and essay to the Mayor's Office by either emailing it to mayorsoffice@middletownnj.org or mailing it to 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 ATTN: Mayor's Office by Friday, March 7th. Click HERE for more information and to apply. |
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Register Now for Police Youth Week Camp
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Registration for the Middletown Township Police Department's (MTPD) Police Youth Week Camp opened on Tuesday, February 18th at 10 AM! Registration is taking place via Middletown Parks & Recreation's new online system, RecDesk. Visit middletownnj.org/policeyouthweek for more information. |
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Registration for Middletown Parks & Recreation's 2025 Summer Camps Opens Monday, 3/3 at 10 AM
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Registration for Middletown Parks & Recreation's 2025 summer camps opens for residents on Monday, March 3rd at 10 AM on RecDesk. Registration opens for non-residents on Monday, March 10th at 10 AM. Create an account on RecDesk in advance to ensure your residency status and child's grade are accurate. If the information is not accurate, please reach out to recreation@middletownnj.org with the necessary updates. Since the registration process is new this year, we encourage you to get prepared now! All campers must become a Member BEFORE being able to register for camp. You can enroll in "Camp Membership" under "Memberships" on RecDesk. This step will save you time during registration. Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to create a RecDesk account. Additional information about camps will be announced on middletownnj.org/camp soon. |
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New Items for Middletown Parks & Recreation's 2025 Summer Camps
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In addition to there being a new registration process via RecDesk, Middletown Parks & Recreation will also be offering new camps including Sports Broadcasting Camp for children between ages 10-18 and Little Discoverers Camp at the Monmouth Museum (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft) for PreK children between ages 3-5. Originally held at the Tonya Keller Community Center (50 Bray Avenue, North Middletown), Pioneers PreK Camp will be moving to Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo) and Trailblazers Middle School Travel Camp will now be doing drop-off and pick-up from Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road). Visit middletownnj.org/camp for full camp information coming soon. |
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NJAW Begins Routine Maintenance at Swimming River & Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plants
As part of an annual routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) is temporarily changing the water treatment process at its Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune. The maintenance consists of temporarily shifting from using chloramine to free chlorine and will continue through mid-April. This routine annual change in treatment helps ensure the continued safety and reliability of water quality throughout the distribution system. During this period, some customers may notice a slight taste and smell of chlorine in their water. This is normal and will only be temporary until the system maintenance is complete. If customers experience this, the company suggests placing water in an uncovered pitcher in the refrigerator overnight to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Throughout the maintenance period, NJAW will continue to monitor water quality in the system to provide water to customers that meets or surpasses federal and state drinking water standards. Click HERE to read NJAW's full press release.
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NJAW Lead Service Line Replacement Program Door-to-Door Canvassing Continues
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CDM Smith, on behalf of New Jersey American Water (NJAW), started a door-to-door canvassing effort related to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program (LSLRP) in Middletown on Monday, February 3rd. The canvassing and internal inspections are currently taking place in Area 1 on the map above. The entire canvassing is expected to take place over the next few months. All CDM Smith inspectors will wear co-branded (NJAW and CDM Smith) high visibility logo vests and will have NJAW-issued Contractor ID badges. Inspectors will introduce themselves and the program to property owners and will then ask to enter the home to inspect the water service where it enters into the home (typically in a basement or crawl space). The inspector will take exterior photos of the property and interior photographs of the service material and record the pipe material identified. Inspections generally take 15 minutes or less. At no time will residents be asked for money. Any customer that prefers to not have an internal inspection completed will be directed to alternatives to the inspections including self-reporting. The Middletown Township Police Department is aware of the canvassing. If you have any questions about LSLRP, please email njawlead@cdmsmith.com and LeadFreeNJ@amwater.com. |
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It may be winter, but summer will be here before you know it! If you're thinking about building an in-ground pool in time for this summer, the best time to start the permit process is NOW! Stop by the Planning, Zoning & Community Development Office at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) to meet with the Zoning Officer for a Development Permit Application. You will need a property survey that shows the proposed location of your pool and any other associated improvements such as a patio or cabana. The initial zoning review takes about 7-10 days. Depending on the proposed improvements, a grading plan review or variance may be required. This process could take much longer, up to 3-6 months. Please call Zoning at 732-615-2278 if you have any questions. |
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Middletown Health Department Encourages You to Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!
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Sign Up for MTPL's Tween Programs Happening on Tuesday, 2/25 at 6:45 PM and Wednesday, 2/26 at 4:15 PM
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The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) has officially reopened after being closed for a few days due to renovation work and is excited to host some exciting tween programs next week! On Tuesday, February 25th, there will be a Tween Craft Night in the MTPL's Children's Program Room (55 New Monmouth Road) from 6:45-7:45 PM. Children between ages 9-12 are invited to create a mixed media canvas of their initial. There are currently no seats available, but there is a waitlist. If you are interested in signing up for the waitlist, please register using your child's name. On Wednesday, February 26th, the MTPL will be hosting Tween Book Club (which was originally planned for Wednesday, February 19th). Children between ages 9-12 are encouraged to join the club to discuss books and meet new friends! This month's book selection is The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee. Registration is required for this program, which will be taking place in the Children's Program Room at 4:15 PM. New members are always welcome! Click HERE for more information about the Tween Craft Night and to sign up for the waitlist. Click HERE for more information about Tween Book Club and to register. |
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Register for MTPL's Adult Zining Workshops
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The MTPL is currently offering a series of adult zining workshops in the Community Room, with the next one taking place on Thursday, February 27th at 7 PM! During the program, you can learn about zines, read a few, and try your hand at creating one or two. No "artistic" skills needed; all supplies provided. Registration is encouraged but not required. The next two adult zining workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th at 1 PM and Thursday, April 24th at 7 PM. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Buy Tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone at the MAC: Friday, 2/28 is Opening Night
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Don’t miss this Tony Award-winning musical, presented by The MAC PLAYERS and accompanied by a live orchestra at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC)! Performances will take place at the MAC (36 Church Street) on the following dates and times: Friday, February 28th at 7 PM, Saturday, March 1st at 7 PM, Sunday, March 2nd at 2 PM, Friday, March 7th at 7 PM, Saturday, March 8th at 7 PM, and Sunday, March 9th at 2 PM. Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets. |
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- Church Street in Belford (near Saint Mary School) between Leonardville Road and Drift Road is currently closed to replace Bridge MT-10. It will be closed 24/7 to vehicular traffic through October, but pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the course of the project.
- As of Monday, January 13th, Broadway is closed between Main Street (Port Monmouth) and Church Street (Belford) due to construction of the final phase of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Port Monmouth Flood Control Project. Broadway will be closed for approximately 2 years. Detours were posted. Port Monmouth Road between Main Street (Port Monmouth) and Church Street (Belford) reopened on Monday, January 13th, providing an alternate detour route for the Broadway closure.
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Connect with the Township to Help Correct Concerns
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Middletown Township is now utilizing the “See-Click-Fix” platform so residents can easily contact the Township to report any concerns. The Township is branding this reporting tool as Connect & Correct since you can submit your request via the website and track its progress through completion. Visit middletownnj.org and click on the Connect & Correct button. This link will direct you to a page of categories you can choose from to report your concern. Simply choose the relevant category from the list such as lost pet, pothole, sidewalks, playgrounds, etc. and add a brief description of the issue. You will be able to enter an address or pinpoint the location of the issue on the map. You will also have the option to attach a photo if you would like, and then you can click to submit the report.
You will then be able to track the status of the issue through updates on the platform or via email notifications.
The Township will soon be launching the Connect & Correct app which should make it even easier to report your concerns on-the-go as well as streamline communications regarding any concerns you may have. |
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms with Flood Insurance and Precautionary Steps
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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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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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