New Mandatory Bulk Pickup Advanced Scheduling 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 scheduled recycling week to have your bulk collected within 48 hours.

There can only be one bulk collection request per household during your recycling week. If you don’t schedule in advance, your bulk will not be collected. You can conveniently do this 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. 

Community Supports Blood Drive with NJ Blood Services/NY Blood Center at Town Hall

On Thursday, Middletown Township partnered with New Jersey Blood Services/New York Blood Center to host a blood drive at Town Hall. We are proud to share that 26 donors were registered and 26 units of blood were collected. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to give back and help save lives!

Middletown Shows Support for the Monmouth County Recovery Diversion Program

On Monday, Mayor Tony Perry welcomed the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and RDP (Recovery Diversion Program) Cares team to Town Hall. RDP is a 12 week to 6 month diversion program that provides treatment support and resources to defendants with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Middletown Township Recognizes Annual Overdose Awareness Day

At the Township Committee Meeting on Monday, August 11^th, the Township Committee proclaimed August 31, 2025 as Overdose Awareness Day in Middletown.

In honor of this observance, the Middletown Alliance proudly partnered with the Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County to create a visually impactful display to raise awareness, end the stigma, remember those whose lives have been lost, and celebrate those in recovery. 

Located in front of Town Hall (1 Kings Highway), this display consists of thirteen purple flags that each represent one life lost to overdose in Monmouth County from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 and two white flags that represent all individuals who lost their lives to an overdose in 2024.

To view upcoming events and a variety of substance use, mental health, and parent and family resources, visit middletownnj.org/middletownalliance.

Middletown EMS Provides Helpful Information about Narcan Administration

With Overdose Awareness Day right around the corner, the Middletown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department would like to shine a light on the importance of Narcan and how to use it in the event of an opioid overdose. 

Join Middletown EMS Public Information Officer Jimmy De Rugeriis in a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) as he describes the signs of an overdose, explains how to use Narcan, and shares information about where people can access Narcan.

Click HERE to watch the PSA on YouTube.

St. Augustine's Monastery Hits Milestone Anniversary

Last weekend, St. Augustine's Monastery celebrated its 10^th anniversary in Belford. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber were honored to attend a mass to commemorate the special occasion and personally thank Father Luigi Hargain and the brothers for their faithful service to our community.

MAC's 2025 Summer Concert Series Ends with a Rockin' Final Performance

On Tuesday, the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) wrapped up its annual free summer concert series with a performance by the Moroccan Sheepherders! Hundreds of community members came out for a night of good music and a fun time.

The other groups that performed this summer were 10 String, Goldenseal, and Guns 4 Hire. Thank you to everyone who supported the MAC and our local artists through this annual series!

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, 9/5

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 “Revolutionary Design”. Take a photo of Georgian, Dutch, or any American colonial architectural influences around Middletown!

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 "Maritime Middletown"! Below is the winning photo chosen by Mayor Tony Perry. Jim Carney (@buddha07748 on Instagram) submitted this beautiful photo of some boats near Compton Creek in Belford.

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, September 11^th. The answer will be revealed in the Friday, September 12^th issue of Middletown Minutes and on our Township Trivia page. Make sure you follow the Middletown America 250 Committee on Instagram!

Learn How to Clean Historic Cemetery Gravestones with Middletown America 250 on Saturday, 9/27 at 10 AM

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.

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the MTPL

If you live, work, or go to school in Middletown, you’re eligible for a free Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) card! Your card is the key to so much more than books — it unlocks access to the library's digital resources, research tools, Makerspace, private study rooms, and extensive collection of books, movies, TV series, music, and magazines for all ages.

This September, keep an eye out for library card sign-up pop-ups around town and enjoy special perks and giveaways when you sign up. There’s no better time to get your library card and start exploring everything the MTPL has to offer!

Submit your Entries in the MTPL's Teen Art Contest from Monday, 9/1 through Monday, 9/22

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

Visit middletownnj.org/roads for more information.

Monmouth County Virtual Public Information Notice for Improvements to 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 the Monmouth County Project Manager at Vince.Cardone@co.monmouth.nj.us or 732 431-7760.

Click HERE for more information.

Beware of Scams Demanding Bail Payment or Threatening Enforcement Action for Missed Court Appearances or Traffic Fines

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

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 Lincroft Elementary School District in Area 3 on the map above. There will not be any work conducted on Monday, September 1^st due to Labor 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.

Attend the Tindall Courts Grand Opening on Friday, 9/5 from 5-7 PM

Join Middletown Parks & Recreation at Tindall Park (63 Tindall Road) to celebrate the official opening of the new pickleball and tennis courts! Enjoy a DJ, giveaways, raffle prizes, and food trucks with delicious food to purchase. There will also be dedicated courts for kids. Swing on by!

Save the Date: Meet Vincent the Dancing Umpire from the Savannah Bananas on Friday, 9/12 from 4:00-5:30 PM

Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to register for this FREE event!

Attend Middletown Parks & Recreation's Second Annual Skate Party on Friday, 9/12 from 6:00-8:30 PM

Shred with Middletown Parks & Recreation at its skate party at the Kunkel Park Skate Park in Leonardo! Please remember to bring your own equipment. This fun event is free for kids, teenagers, and adults of all ages!

Your favorite punk rock music will be pumping under the lights during the party. While there, enjoy a free video game truck and buy some delicious food from the food trucks onsite. There will also be free skateboarding lessons for beginners between ages 5-14 with Coach Dave!

Sign Up for Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Happening on Tuesday, 9/30 from 10 AM - 1 PM

The Middletown Township Health Department will be holding a free flu shot clinic open to all Monmouth County residents in the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). Appointments are required. 

Visit middletownnj.org/fluclinic for more information and to pre-register.

Attend the Middletown Youth Wellness Event on Thursday, 10/16 from 6:00-7:30 PM

• 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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