Township Hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Fire Prevention |
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On Tuesday, Middletown Township held a flag retirement ceremony to properly dispose of worn, faded, or damaged flags ahead of Independence Day. Community members were encouraged to drop off their tattered flags in the designated drop box located at the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane) prior to or at the ceremony. Mayor Tony Perry kicked off the event by introducing Monmouth County Surrogate Maureen Raisch who led the Pledge of Allegiance. After, Mayor Perry shared patriotic remarks about the symbolism of our flag and the ideals for which it stands. Once the speech was over, Mayor Tony Perry, Committeeman and Ex Fire Chief Ryan Clarke, Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Dennis Beauregard, and chiefs and representatives from the Middletown Township Police Department, Middletown Township Fire Department, Middletown Fire Prevention Office, and Middletown Emergency Medical Services Department came together to salute the flags as one of our firefighters set them ablaze. Bayshore Middle School student Sara Alexandre also played TAPS to commemorate the occasion. Click HERE to view photos from the event.
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Municipal Offices Closed on Friday, 7/4 in Observance of Independence Day
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The Middletown Recycling Center, Middletown Township Public Library, and Middletown Arts Center will also be closed. |
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South Zone Garbage and Bulk Collection Reminder
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MTPD Reminds Residents about Fireworks Regulations
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Submit Photos to Middletown America 250's Weekly Photo Contest: This Week's Winners to be Announced on Friday, 7/11
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The Middletown America 250 Committee is excited to launch its weekly photo contest! Capture a unique photo in Middletown inspired by the weekly theme, which will be shared via the Middletown America 250 Committee's Instagram stories and in Middletown Minutes. This week's theme is "Celebrating America". Upload your photo to middletownnj.org/250photocontest, along with your name, Instagram handle, and a short description of your image and its location. New themes will be announced every Thursday. The winners will be announced every Friday, so please submit your photo by Thursday of that week. Follow @middletownamerica250 on Instagram to stay in the loop. Your photo could be featured on the Middletown America 250 Instagram, Middletown Minutes, and our municipal TV channel (Comcast Cable Channel 20/Verizon FiOS Channel 26), so we encourage you to participate! |
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Local Organizations Clean Up Herbert-Cuttrell Family Burial Ground in Honor of Middletown America 250
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 Photos courtesy of Middletown Community Affairs Council and Middletown Landmarks Commissioner Roseann Eteson |
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On Monday, June 23rd, Middletown Landmarks Commissioner Roseann Eteson hosted an abandoned cemetery clean-up project at the Herbert-Cuttrell Family Burial Ground (40 Old Country Road, Harmony). Correctional Police Officer Jonathan Smith from the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Middletown Community Affairs Council members Mitch Gotesky and John Giordano, Middletown Landmarks Commissioners Peter VanNortwick and Roseann Eteson, and Township resident/volunteer Jaime DeRisi worked together to remove several fallen and dying trees from the cemetery grounds, including one recently downed tree that was so large that it damaged two sections of cemetery fence. During the last few weeks, Middletown High School North student Isabella Caruso and her mother, Rosanna Caruso, worked as a mother-daughter team, clearing out the brush and weeds throughout the cemetery while helping retain and preserve the vinca low-ground cover planted in the cemetery. These two teams cleaned the cemetery in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. One of the initiatives of Middletown's America 250 Committee is to recognize our historic landmark cemeteries where Revolutionary War Patriots are buried. Restoring these cemeteries where these war heroes are buried is an important part of the committee's mission. Thank you to these community members for all their hard work in clearing these overgrown cemeteries, preserving our local history, and honoring our Patriots! |
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Find Out the Answer to This Week's Township Trivia Thursday!
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The Middletown America 250 Committee and Middletown Township Historical Society are partnering to present Township Trivia Thursdays every other week. Test your trivia skills while learning more about our town and its rich history. This week's question can be found on middletownnj.org/trivia and the Township's YouTube channel. The next trivia question will be featured via the Middletown America 250 Committee's Instagram story on Thursday, July 17th. The answer will be revealed in the Friday, July 18th issue of Middletown Minutes and on our Township Trivia page. Make sure you follow the Middletown America 250 Committee on Instagram! |
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Monmouth County Officials Release Free Educational Resource for Monmouth County Students for America’s Upcoming 250th Anniversary
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The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee is proud to release a free educational resource for Monmouth County students in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. Schools are invited to implement this book about Monmouth County’s Revolutionary era history into their curriculum. This free educational resource includes stories about influential people, significant places, and key events that have made an indelible impact on American and New Jersey history. It also includes interactive activities for students to learn from while having fun. For questions or to request printed copies of this resource, please email Ted.Maturo@co.monmouth.nj.us. Click HERE to read the book and click HERE to read the committee's press release. |
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Middletown Township Fire Department Training Academy Celebrates Spring 2025 Firefighter I Graduation
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 The Middletown Township Fire Department Training Academy graduates pose together for a celebratory group photo! |
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 Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz speaks to the audience and commends the graduates on this accomplishment. |
Last week, the Middletown Township Fire Department Training Academy held its Spring 2025 Firefighter I graduation ceremony, honoring 20 dedicated recruits from fire departments across Monmouth County. Over the past five months, these recruits underwent rigorous training in the fundamentals of firefighting. Their curriculum included critical skills such as fire suppression, search and rescue operations, basic vehicle extrication, CPR, hazardous materials response, and other essential areas. In addition to hands-on training, all graduates successfully completed the required New Jersey state certifications to serve as professional firefighters. The following graduates will be serving the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD): Declan Chenoweth, Ryan Eastmond, Robert Howarth, Robert Jarmolinski, Sheldon Leacock, Devin Patten, Justin Perkins, Michael Pastorek, Alex Ross, Dennis Stewart, and Ella Sutton. Congratulations to all the graduates! Photos courtesy of MTFD Public Information Officer Laurie Kegley
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Middletown EMS Encourages Residents to Follow Safety Measures at the Beach This Summer
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Join James De Rugeriis, Public Information Officer for the Middletown Township Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), as he shares five crucial beach safety tips every family should know before heading to the shore. Whether you're swimming, sunbathing, or playing in the sand, these tips will help keep your summer outings safe, fun, and stress-free! Click HERE to watch the Public Service Announcement.
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Middletown Alliance Provides Tips on Alcohol Safety
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Submit Comments about Belford's Inclusion in the Raritan Bay & Sandy Hook Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study by Thursday, 7/10
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On June 18th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) held a virtual public scoping meeting about the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The meeting focused on the inclusion of Belford and Keyport into the existing study. Community members who live and work in the area were encouraged to attend and share their knowledge of Belford's flooding and storm risk challenges. If you live or work in the area and were unable to attend the meeting, you can watch the recording on YouTube. The public is also encouraged to submit comments on the proposed measures until Thursday, July 10th. Your input can inspire future storm risk management measures. Click HERE for more information about the presentation and how to submit your comments. Click HERE to watch the meeting on YouTube. |
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Register Now for Middletown Alliance's July Parent Presentations: First One is on Wednesday, 7/9
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Sign Up for Free Narcan/Naloxone Administration Training Happening on Thursday, 7/17 at 5 PM
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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 the Middletown Village Elementary School District in Area 3 on the map above. There will not be any work conducted on Friday, July 4th due to Independence Day. 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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Participate in Middletown Township School District's Strategic Planning Meetings
The Middletown Township Board of Education invites everyone to participate in a Strategic Planning Initiative along with their neighbors, community members, friends, teachers, students, and school district administrators to create a shared vision for the future of the Middletown Township School District. This process will be facilitated by the New Jersey School Boards Association. The goal is to create a shared vision for the district to discuss strengths, challenges, and solutions. Staff members, parents, guardians, students, community leaders, and other interested members of the public are invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas to help plan for the future of Middletown's students. The third and final meeting will take place on Thursday, August 28th from 6:00-7:30 PM at Middletown High School North (63 Tindall Road). The first two meetings were held in May and June. Click HERE to RSVP to the meeting.
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Teens: Register for MTPL's Intro to Photography Workshop Happening on Wednesday, 7/9 at 6 PM
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Learn about photography basics with Opal + Jaye Photography, then go on a photo scavenger hunt with Polaroid cameras! This introductory workshop at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) will take place in the library's Teen Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Enjoy Middletown Parks & Recreation's Movie in the (Jurassic) Park on Wednesday, 7/9 at 8:30 PM
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Have a DINO-mite time at Middletown Parks & Recreation's summer screening of Jurassic Park! Get to Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) 30 minutes before the movie begins to discover your own dinosaur bones in a fun fossil activity. Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and snacks. Click HERE for more information. |
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Sign Up for MTPL's Science Heroes: Adventures of the Missing Color Program on Thursday, 7/10 at 11 AM
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Science and stories collide at this interactive learning adventure featuring hands-on science experiments! Stop by the MTPL's Community Room for this fun program suited for patrons ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Reserve Your Seats for The MAC Players' Hairspray: Opening Night is Friday, 7/11!
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Get ready for big hair, big laughs, and an even bigger heart as Hairspray lights up the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) stage! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show”. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! The MAC Players will be performing the musical the weekends of 7/11-7/13 and 7/18-7/20. Performances will take place on Friday, July 11th and July 18th at 7 PM, Saturday, July 12th and 19th at 7 PM, and Sunday, July 13th and 20th at 2 PM. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Buy Tickets for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Happening on Friday, 7/18 at 7 PM
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Join Middletown Parks & Recreation for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws this month. Sit with our community as we cheer on New Jersey's team, watch fireworks, and enjoy a Star Wars-themed night! A $20 ticket includes a hot dog, soda, ice cream, and boardwalk game ticket. Click HERE for more information and to get your tickets. |
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Join MTFD at Touch-a-Truck on Monday, 7/21 from 6-9 PM
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On Monday, July 21st, stop by the former Mater Dei High School parking lot for the Middletown Township Fire Department's (MTFD) third annual Touch-a-Truck to check out fire trucks, food trucks, games, and fire safety demonstrations! |
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Celebrate Summerween with Middletown Parks & Recreation on Thursday, 7/31
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Enjoy a family-friendly night filled with a DJ, meet-and-greet with the Sanderson Sisters, haunted décor, and Halloween activities beginning at 6:30 PM at Ideal Beach (49 Bayside Parkway, North Middletown)! Stay after Middletown Parks & Recreation's free beach party to watch a Summerween classic, Addams Family Values, at 8:45 PM. Click HERE for more information. |
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- Beginning Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 25th, Whipporwill Valley Road at Chapel Hill Road will be closed 24/7 due to bridge construction. A detour will be set.
- Navesink River Road is currently closed between Club Way and McClees Road to all traffic for repairs. This work is anticipated to take several weeks. Please follow the posted detour.
- In June, Monmouth County began the construction of the replacement of Bridge S-14 on County Route 50 (Swimming River Road). The road will remain open throughout construction and two 11-foot-wide travel ways in each direction will be maintained. Construction is anticipated to take two years. Please follow all posted signs and stay alert while driving in the area, as temporary changes to traffic patterns may occur. Click HERE to read the County's press release for more information.
- Church Street in Belford (near Saint Mary's 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Port Monmouth Flood Control Project. Broadway will be closed for approximately two 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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NJAW Begins Hydrant Flushing in Middletown, Belford, and Leonardo
New Jersey American Water (NJAW) crews are conducting routine flushing of the water distribution system in Middletown, Belford, and Leonardo from Friday, June 27th through Friday, July 25th to provide high-quality water service. Flushing in these areas will occur between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
When crews are working in your area, you may notice reduced pressure or discolored water. If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps at the lowest level of the house for about 3 to 5 minutes until the water runs clear. If discolored water occurs please also refrain from doing laundry during that time. Click HERE to read NJAW's full alert.
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NJCCIC Warns about Texting Scam that Impersonates NJDOL
New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) recently received reports regarding the impersonation of NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) personnel in SMS text phishing (SMiShing) schemes. Cybercriminals are contacting claimants via text message, identifying themselves as "NJLWD Claim Department" and alleging they need clarification on a claim. Middletown Township encourages residents to be aware of any unexpected and suspicious messages. Click HERE to read the NJCCIC's alert for full details.
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MTPD Provides Safety Tips for Scam Text Messages and Online Threats
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The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) has recently been contacted by residents who have received text messages stating that they have outstanding traffic violations. THIS IS A SCAM. Please review the information above for tips on how to stay safe from scam text messages and online threats. Always remember: NEVER CLICK ON A LINK YOU MAY BE UNSURE OF. |
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Middletown Township Health Department Provides Information on How to Properly Dispose Sharps
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Middletown OEM Shares Information about How to Stock Up on Hurricane Supplies
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With hurricane season officially here, the Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds residents about the importance of being prepared. Now is the time to review your emergency plans, stock up on essentials, and stay informed. Whether securing your home, checking your supplies, or signing up for emergency alerts, a little preparation goes a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe. Visit weather.gov/hurricanesafety for safety tips and resources. |
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Prepare for Hurricane Season by Purchasing or Renewing Flood Insurance
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MTFD and Middletown Fire Prevention Remind Residents About the Importance of Smoke Alarms
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The Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) and Fire Prevention Office would like to remind our residents about the importance of having working smoke detectors in your residence. Click HERE to watch their Public Service Announcement on YouTube.
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Middletown Township Health Department Shares Information about Ticks and Mosquitoes
'Tis the season for ticks and mosquitoes! The Middletown Township Health Department would like to share some useful resources with our community. Click HERE for more information about ticks and click HERE for more information about mosquitoes.
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Monmouth County Currently Offering Greener Blue Pump-out Boat on Fridays and Saturdays
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The Greener Blue Pump-Out Boat, which is operated by the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services, is currently in service on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. This free program, which is available to all recreational boaters and not limited to Monmouth County residents, helps properly dispose sewage from boats. Service is available on a first come, first served basis and does not require any paperwork. The service areas are the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers and the Atlantic Highlands Marina (Sandy Hook Bay). If you have general inquiries, please call the Monmouth County Division of Health at 732-431-7456 (Option 3). On service days, you can contact VHF Channel 9 (Marine radio) or call 732-761-4997. |
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Need Assistance? Utilize the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System
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Monmouth County proudly offers the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System – an easy way for residents to find and access appropriate services in Monmouth County to meet their needs. Created as part of Monmouth County’s Department of Human Services, the Navigation System serves as one point of entry for residents to be connected to any human service provider in the County without needing to make multiple calls. Call the Warm Line at 732-683-8959 to reach countless service providers and visit monmouthacts.org for more information. |
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Middletown Township Building & Inspection Department Launches New SDL Online Permit Portal
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Visit sdlportal.com to access the portal and create an account. Need assistance? Click HERE for step-by-step instructions on how to create an account. |
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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. Exciting news — the Connect & Correct app is now officially available on the Apple App Store and Google Play! The goal of the app is to 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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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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