MTPD Welcomes Five New Officers

At the Township Committee Regular Meeting on Monday, August 11^th, Mayor Tony Perry had the honor of swearing in five new officers to the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD). We thank these officers for helping protect our community and wish each of them a safe and successful career!

Middletown Celebrates Lincroft Lightning 9u and 11u Baseball Teams' Recent Championships

After the police swearings-in, the Township Committee recognized the Lincroft Lightning 9u and 11u baseball teams for winning two championships. The 9u team had an incredible playoff run and secured the 2025 USABL National East Division Championship, defeating two top-seeded teams along the way. 

The 11u team delivered an astounding 4–0 victory and won the 2025 USABL National Shore Division Championship, showing resilience after an early-season loss by defeating the same team that had beaten them. 

Congratulations to both teams for representing Middletown like true champions!

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, September 14^th.

New Mandatory Bulk Pickup Registration to Begin Monday, 9/1: Bulk to be Collected Within 48 Hours

Beginning in September, your bulk pickup day will now be your bulk pickup week! The Township’s contractor, IWS, will have a dedicated truck and crew for this effort 5 days per week!

Simply register by 3:00 PM Sunday through Thursday of your bulk pickup week to have your bulk collected within 48 hours.

There can only be one registration per household during your bulk collection week. If you don’t register, your bulk will not be collected. You can conveniently register by using the Recycle Coach app, emailing bulk@middletownnj.org, or leaving a voicemail at 732-615-3278.

Click HERE to download Recycle Coach on the App Store and click HERE to download Recycle Coach on Google Play. 

Check Out New Episode of Minute with the Mayor

Join Mayor Tony Perry as he gives a warm welcome to the Middletown Township Police Department's five newest officers and congratulates the 9u and 11u Lincroft Lightning baseball teams on their recent championships. 

With the 24^th anniversary of 9/11 around the corner, he also shares that the Township will be dedicating $1.4 million to renovations at the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens. 

Mayor Perry also invites our community to support the upcoming First Responders Stair Climb Fundraiser, which is raising additional funds for the Gardens, and to attend the Township's annual 9/11 memorial service happening on Thursday, September 11^th at 7:00 PM.

Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube.

Donate to Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens 

First Responders Stair Climb Fundraiser

First responders in the Middletown Township Fire, Police, and EMS departments will be co-hosting the First Responders Stair Climb Fundraiser with local fitness center Life Time on Sunday, September 7^th beginning at 8:30 AM and competing for the most donations.

Every 30 minutes, nine first responders will climb 110 floors symbolizing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center (WTC).

The money raised through this campaign will go toward our Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a lasting memorial for the 37 residents who perished on September 11, 2001. The WTC Memorial Gardens also pay tribute to the first responders and individuals who lost their lives as a result of that fateful day.

Your donation will help support efforts to upgrade the memorial and ensure we never forget.

Visit middletownnj.org/wtc to donate. Please note in your donation description which first responder company you're supporting.

Middletown Remembers: 24^th Anniversary Memorial Service on Thursday, 9/11 at 7:00 PM

Submit Photos to Middletown America 250's Weekly Photo Contest: This Week's Winners to be Announced on Friday, 8/22

As part of Middletown's America 250 initiative, the Township launched a weekly photo contest! Capture a unique photo in Middletown inspired by the weekly theme, which will be shared via Middletown Township's and the Middletown America 250 Committee's social media channels and in Middletown Minutes.

This week’s theme is “Then and Now”. Recreate any photo of a historic site in Middletown that was around during the Revolutionary War! Provide the original image for a side-by-side.

Upload your photo to middletownnj.org/250photocontest, along with your name, social media 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 noon on Thursday of that week.

Follow @middletownamerica250 on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop. Your photo could be featured on Middletown Township's and the Middletown America 250 Committee's social media channels, Middletown Minutes, and our municipal TV channel (Comcast Cable Channel 20/Verizon FiOS Channel 26), so we encourage you to participate!

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's photo contest with the theme "Trades of the Times". Below is the winning photo chosen by Mayor Tony Perry! Emilee Carton (@jerseyshorewildlife on Instagram) submitted this incredible photo of a young fisherman trying his luck for stripers near the Oceanic Bridge, which connects Middletown and Rumson.

Find Out the Answer to This Week's Township Trivia Thursday!

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, August 28^th. The answer will be revealed in the Friday, August 29^th issue of Middletown Minutes and on our Township Trivia page. Make sure you follow the Middletown America 250 Committee on Instagram!

Monmouth County Officials Release Free Educational Resource for Monmouth County Students for America’s Upcoming 250^th Anniversary 

The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee recently released a free educational resource for Monmouth County students in recognition of America’s 250^th 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.

Middletown Township Certified Floodplain Manager Stacy Krause Educates Realtors on Floor Insurance and Building Requirements

On Tuesday, July 29^th, Middletown Township Certified Floodplain Manager Stacy Krause was the guest speaker at the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors' (MORR) headquarters in Tinton Falls.  

The session focused on educating local realtors on flood insurance and building requirements for both sellers and buyers. It also highlighted the partnership between the real estate industry and local government in ensuring all FEMA and NJDEP regulations, as well as local codes, are followed. 

The event was so successful that Stacy has been asked to speak to various real estate agencies throughout Monmouth County that have listings in Middletown's floodzone. Agencies that are interested in providing educational sessions for their realtors can contact Stacy at 732-615-2000 ext. 2167.

Check Out DPW's Schedule for Upcoming Road Pavement Restoration Projects

Visit middletownnj.org/roads for more information.

Bamm Hollow Road Now Officially Re-Open

Monmouth County Virtual Public Information Notice for South Laurel Avenue at the Railroad Bridge

Monmouth County is currently advancing a Concept Development (CD) Study for improvements to South Laurel Avenue from Commons Way to AT&T Drive in the townships of Middletown and Holmdel. The purpose of the CD Study is to identify the Purpose and Need for the proposed improvements and then develop conceptual alternatives that can be compared in order to determine which one may be recommended to advance as a Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA).

The first Public Information Session was held on June 27, 2023. As of Monday, August 11^th, Monmouth County, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, is hosting a virtual Public Information Center (PIC) meeting to update the public on the status of the study.

Written comments from the public will be accepted through Monday, September 22^nd. If you have questions regarding the project, please contact Monmouth County Project Manager at Vince.Cardone@co.monmouth.nj.us or 732 431-7760.

Click HERE for more information.

MTPD Promotes E-Bike Safety in PSA

Across the country, and right here in Middletown, we’re seeing a surge in injuries involving electric bikes and scooters, especially among young riders.

Deputy Chief Paul Bailey of the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) shares some vital information in this Public Service Announcement (PSA) about the different types of micromobility devices and the regulations that riders should follow when using them. Please tune in and stay safe!

Click HERE to watch the PSA on YouTube.

MTPD Educates Residents about How to Legally and Safely Ride E-Bikes, Scooters & Skateboards

Middletown Preschool Announces New Location and Opens Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year 

The same caring, friendly, and educational Middletown Preschool is moving to the Croydon Hall campus on Leonardville Road! There will be a bigger playground and gymnasium as well as access to new facilities including endless fields and outdoor spaces, a yoga room, and more!

Join in on the fun and love for learning in the preschool's small teacher-to-student ratios. Register for the 2025-2026 school year today!

Visit middletownnj.org/preschool for more information.

Learn More About Middletown Wellness Wheels

The Middletown Township Health Department is proud to officially launch Middletown Wellness Wheels in partnership with Uber Health! The program was announced in February when the Middletown Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution to award Uber Health the contract.

Middletown Wellness Wheels, which is funded through a portion of the Opioid Settlement Funds awarded by the state, provides free local transportation for residents with substance use disorders, at risk of substance use disorders, or those who need access to mental health services. Middletown Township is the first municipality in Monmouth County to utilize the settlement funds in this manner.

Click HERE to watch our Public Service Announcement about the program.

Sign Up for a Free Home Smoke Alarm Installation with the MTFD and American Red Cross

The Middletown Township Fire Department and Middletown Fire Prevention Office are partnering with the American Red Cross to install smoke alarms for free throughout Middletown. If you are interested in this service, please schedule an appointment at middletownnj.org/smokealarm.

Click HERE to watch a Public Service Announcement for more information.

Middletown Township Health Department Shares Tips on How to Prevent and Treat "Sea Lice"

Seabather’s eruption, commonly known as “sea lice,” is a rash caused when tiny jellyfish or sea anemone larvae get trapped under swimwear and release venom. Don't be fooled by the name — they’re unrelated to lice. More common in Florida and the Caribbean, they’ve also been reported along the Jersey Shore, drifting unpredictably with currents.

Symptoms include tingling under your swimsuit as well as persistent, intensely itchy red or pink bumps under your swimsuit, which are often mistaken for pimples or welts. Children may experience systemic issues like nausea, fever, or abdominal pain. Symptoms typically appear within minutes to hours of leaving the water and can last up to two weeks.

Visit njbeaches.org for more information. You can also check the Monmouth County Beach Safety Dashboard for specific beach conditions. 

Middletown EMS Encourages Residents to Follow Safety Measures at the Beach This Summer

Middletown Alliance Provides Tips for Swimmers on Practicing Alcohol Safety

Register Now for Blood Drive Hosted at Town Hall on Thursday, 8/28 from 12:30-6:30 PM

The Middletown Township Health Department is once again partnering with the New Jersey Blood Services/New York Blood Center to host a blood drive at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) on Thursday, August 28^th. 

According to New York Blood Center, someone needs blood every two seconds. It is important to have blood available 24/7 for emergencies as well as ongoing, life-sustaining needs for patients battling chronic diseases. Since blood cannot be synthetically made, there is no substitute – only volunteer donors can give the gift of life. 

Help make a difference by making an appointment today at nybc.org/drive. Please use the sponsor code 72770.

NJAW Lead Service Line Replacement Program 

Door-to-Door Canvassing Continues

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 3^rd. The canvassing and internal inspections are currently taking place in the River Plaza Elementary School District in Area 3 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.

Last Day to Pay Quarterly Taxes Without Interest is Thursday, 8/21 by 3:45 PM

Click HERE for more information about how to pay taxes.

Shop at the MAC's Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace on Saturday, 8/16 from 9 AM - 3 PM

Explore a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind antiques, from vinyl records and costume jewelry to vintage clothing and more, at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC)! The MAC's Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace will feature over four dozen vendors offering a huge selection of unique items. Admission is $5.

Spark Your Creativity with Cartooning Lessons at the MTPL on Wednesday, 8/20 at 3 PM

Join Mike Dawson, a Monmouth County native and the creator of The Fifth Quarter graphic novel series, for a fun cartooning workshop at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL)! This free program is designed for children in grades 3 and up. It will take place in the MTPL's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Space is limited and registration is required, so sign up today!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Attend Tie-Dye Party & Movie Night on Thursday, 8/21

Tie-dye with Middletown Parks & Recreation and the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) for free at the MAC (36 Church Street) this summer! Bring your own item to craft — the MAC will supply the rest! The tie-dye activity will take place from 6:30-8:00 PM. After, stay to watch Inside Out 2 on the big screen at 8:00 PM. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and snacks!

Celebrate the End of Summer Break with Your Child and "Just Chill" at the MTPL on Friday, 8/22

Before going back to school, come chill in the MTPL's Children's Program Room on Friday, August 22^nd from 2-4 PM! Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring their children for a fun afternoon of games, crafts, and more! Registration is required.

Click HERE to register.

Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for Middletown Day 2025

SAVE THE DATE! Middletown Day will be returning to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo) on Sunday, October 19^th from 1:00-5:00 PM!

Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Visit middletownnj.org/middletownday for more information.

Raise Money for Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Fund and Participate in Annual Mayor's Challenge Happening on Saturday, 10/25

Get out your sneakers and run the trails of Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) for a good cause!

Middletown Parks & Recreation is raising money for the Middletown World Trade Center (WTC) Memorial Gardens Fund through this year's Mayor's Challenge. Register now for early-bird pricing!

The Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens are located next to the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) and pay tribute to the 37 residents who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as the first responders and individuals who have lost their lives as a result of that fateful day.

Visit middletownnj.org/5K for more information and to register.

• Bamm Hollow Road, which was originally scheduled to be closed through Friday, August 29^th between Middletown-Lincroft Road and Blue Jay Court, has officially re-opened as of Friday, August 15^th.
• 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 13^th, 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 13^th, providing an alternate detour route for the Broadway closure.

Middletown Township Health Department Provides Information on How to Properly Dispose of Sharps

Middletown OEM Shares Information about How to Stock Up on Hurricane Supplies

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.

Prepare for Hurricane Season by Purchasing or Renewing Flood Insurance

Monmouth County Currently Offering Greener Blue Pump-out Boat on Fridays and Saturdays

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.

Need Assistance? Utilize the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System

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.

Middletown Township Building & Inspection Department Launches New SDL Online Permit Portal

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.

Connect with the Township to Help Correct Concerns

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.

Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates 

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