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. |
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Updated Information About Middletown Parks & Recreation's 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 more information. |
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Mayor Tony Perry Receives Engraved Bullet Shell Casing from USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Commissioning
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On Wednesday, Mayor Tony Perry was presented an engraved bullet shell casing from the 21-gun salute that took place at the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Commissioning by Al Morales. Al is the protocol officer for Commander Submarine Forces in the U.S. Navy, played a key role in coordinating the poignant ceremony which took place at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo on September 14, 2024. The bullet shell casing has the date of the commissioning ceremony and the shape of New Jersey engraved. It is encased in a frame that was crafted from the original teakwood of Battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62).
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 Photo courtesy of Navesink Country Club |
Navesink County Club Hosts Annual Challenger Winter Classic
Last weekend, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell was honored to drop the puck at the 10th Annual Challenger Winter Classic, which was hosted at Navesink Country Club! The Brick Stars Challenger, a hockey program for players between the ages of 5 to 21 with a wide range of development disabilities, and the New Jersey Warriors, a team affiliated with the New Jersey Devils and consists of disabled military veterans, played against each other for the exciting charity game.
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Middletown Parks & Recreation Wins NJRPA Excellence in Programming Award for Annual Dodgeball Tournament
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 Middletown Parks & Recreation Director Janet Dellett proudly accepts the award as she showcases a video that highlights the program. (Photo courtesy of Middletown Parks & Recreation) |
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Earlier this week, Middletown Parks & Recreation attended the Annual New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Conference where they received the Daniel M. Gasalberti Excellence in Programming Award for their Annual Dodgeball Tournament & Holiday Drive! Over the last 15 years, there have been 87 teams and 696 players across all ages who have participated in this popular program. Thank you to our amazing community for always showing up and donating toys and winter items for those in need. We're already counting down the days until the next tournament and holiday drive! |
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Township Awarded Grant to Fund Middletown History Museum Repairs
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 Pictured from left: Monmouth County Commissioner Erik Anderson, Township Clerk Heidi Pieluc, Middletown Township Historical Society President Thomas Valenti, and Monmouth County Historical Commissioner Roseann Eteson (Photo courtesy of Monmouth County Government) |
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On Monday, Middletown Township received a $9,600 grant from the Monmouth County Historical Commission to support roof and gutter repairs for the Middletown History Museum, which will be located in our historic train station. The historic train station, which dates back to 1876, sits in the daily commuter lot across the street from the current Middletown Train Station and the Middletown Arts Center. After serving as an active train station for 110 years, it became home to several community organizations, most recently the Middletown Police Auxiliary. At the Township Committee Regular Meeting on September 24, 2024, the Township entered into a formal agreement to lease the historic train station to the Middletown Township Historical Society. The organization plans to use the station as an exhibit space, set to officially open in 2026 to coincide with the building’s 150th birthday and the nation’s 250th. Middletown Township Clerk Heidi Pieluc and Middletown Township Historical Society President Thomas Valenti were honored to formally accept the grant together at the awards ceremony. Click HERE for more information about the museum. |
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MTPD Gives Homeschooled Students Tour of Middletown Township Police Headquarters
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 Detective Ric Cruz and Officer Michael Reuter get together for a group photo with the students! (Photo courtesy of MTPD) |
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Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) Community Relations officers recently gave a tour of the station to a group of homeschooled students. A parent/guardian from the group kindly expressed their gratitude to Detective Ric Cruz for his thoughtful presentation and efforts to make the visit special: "Your words carry weight and the insight and wisdom you share has impact. You are planting and watering such important seeds into the children of our community. On our way home, my boys were quizzing each other on the strategies to use when dealing with peer pressure. They remembered each one! We can’t thank you enough for the time you gave us, and for the time it took to prepare the presentation you used. It was an honor and privilege to be in that room with you yesterday.” The MTPD is proud to offer these tours to local students, whether they are in public school, private school, or homeschooled. If you are interested in scheduling a tour, please email kdavis@middletownnj.org. |
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North Middletown-Port Monmouth Community Gather for Sixth NRTC Program Meeting
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 DPW Director Ted Maloney addresses the packed room of involved community members. |
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Affordable Housing Alliance, Ideal Beach Community Association, Middletown Township, Bayshore Family Success Center, and Habitat for Humanity hosted the sixth Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program meeting on Thursday, February 27th at Ocean Avenue Elementary School (235 Ocean Avenue). The meeting focused on flooding and youth programs. Middletown Township’s Floodplain Administrator, Stacy Krause, shared information on flood hazard areas, substantial improvements, and elevating homes in floodplains. Middletown Township Department of Public Works & Engineering (DPW) Director Ted Maloney provided an overview and update on the Army Corps of Engineers' flood control projects within the project area. Lastly, participants shared ideas for potential youth programs for different age groups in the neighborhood. Visit www.middletownplan.org for more information about the NRTC plan and to view previous presentations. We hope you join us for the next NRTC meeting on Thursday, March 27th at Ocean Avenue Elementary School at 6:00 PM! |
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Are you a teenager in North Middletown or Port Monmouth? The NRTC YOUThinking Hub is being launched to give North Middletown and Port Monmouth teens a voice in shaping their community. We believe young people have incredible ideas, and this is your chance to share them! Whether it’s new activities, community spaces, or programs you’d love to see, we want to hear directly from you. We will be hosting our first meeting for our youth on Thursday, March 20th at 5:00 PM at Cugini's Pizza (361 NJ-36) in Port Monmouth. Click HERE to register for this free event. This hub is a space where your thoughts, creativity, and opinions matter. By participating, you can help influence real changes and make our town a better place for you and your friends. Let’s build the future of our community—together! |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 3/3 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting will be held on Monday, March 3rd 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.portal.civicclerk.com. Once you visit the link, please scroll to the information for the Monday, March 3rd meeting. Once the meeting begins, the event will say "LIVE" and a camera icon will appear. You can click on the camera icon to stream the meeting. After the meeting ends, a recording of it will be available. 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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New Episode of Middletown Memo Now Available
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Check out the latest Middletown Memo segment hosted by Communications Director Tara Berson. This episode covers the Township's new Wellness Wheels program, Key to the Township recipient Ed Sefcik for 50 years of volunteer service to Belford Engine Fire Company, and Middletown High School South Wrestling Team's division championship. Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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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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Middletown Alliance to Offer Monthly Parent Presentations Beginning in March: Register Now!
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MTPL Renovation Update: Stacks of Books and Materials Now Open
The Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) main collection reopened this week for public browsing as the renovation of the library's Reference Area nears completion. While the MTPL is not able to reveal the newly renovated library spaces yet, all books and services are available and accessible. MTPL invites the public to enjoy the new seating and study areas that have been made available in the Hub. Visit mtpl.org/mtpl-renovation for more information about the renovation. The MTPL looks forward to officially reopening the renovated library spaces to the community soon!
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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 continues and 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 MAC's Summer Arts Camps Opens Wednesday, 3/5 at 9 AM
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Mark your calendar! Registration for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) summer arts camps opens Wednesday, March 5th at 9 AM. Your favorite instructors are back for a fun-filled summer of theatre, visual arts, dance, STEM, and so much more! Click HERE for more information and to view a brochure highlighting the different camps. |
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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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Watch The Drowsy Chaperone at the MAC This Weekend and Next Weekend: Buy Tickets Now!
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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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Learn About the Shorebird Ambassador Volunteer Program at the MTPL on Monday, 3/3 at 7 PM
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Interested in giving back to your community? Gateway National Recreation Area's volunteer shorebird ambassador program is actively seeking and recruiting volunteers who are committed to conservation, education, and community engagement. Join their free presentation at the MTPL's Community Room to learn how to share the shore and make the beach more welcoming for shorebirds and other types of coastal animals. Registration is recommended, but not required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Enjoy An Irish Music Performance at the MTPL on Saturday, 3/8 at 2 PM
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Get ready for St. Patrick's Day at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) with a LIVE performance by the Cook College Ramblers! This afternoon of Irish music will take place in the MTPL's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is recommended, but not required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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MTPD to Host Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint on Saturday, 3/22 from 8 AM - 4 PM at New Monmouth Baptist Church
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Residents are invited to a FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint hosted by the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) on Saturday, March 22nd at New Monmouth Baptist Church (4 Cherry Tree Farm Road) to ensure your child is in the right car seat and that it is installed correctly. Car seat safety checkpoints are also typically held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Station 11 Old Village Fire Company (1340 NJ-35) from 2-6 PM. Please contact Officer Michael Reuter at 732-615-2046 if you have any questions or concerns. |
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Be the Difference Suicide Prevention Community Walk to Take Place on Sunday, 5/18: Sign Up Now!
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On Sunday, May 18th, the third annual Be the Difference Walk will be starting at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) at 10:00 AM and ending at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The proceeds from this event, which was founded by former Middletown High School South student Piper Wyman, are donated to the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This year, Middletown High School South senior Alex Taddeo is spearheading the event. Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee, who have proudly participated in the event in the past, are excited for the walk to once again travel up Church Street to Town Hall. In addition to signing up for the walk or donating, you can also buy Be the Difference merchandise. The last day to place an order for merchandise is Sunday, March 2nd. Follow @bethedifference_nj on Instagram and click HERE for more information and to register. |
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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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Middletown Township Animal Control Provides Information About Raccoon Behavior in Spring
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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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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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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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