Mayor Scharfenberger at Secaucus Potter's Field in 2003

Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, an archaeologist, excavating at Secaucus Potter's Field in 2003. This is the largest mass grave exhumation in U.S. history.

Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger to Receive M. Claire French Award for Historic Preservation

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced this week that Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger is the recipient of the M. Claire French Award for 2017 for his role in the preservation and maintenance of historical sites throughout Middletown Township and Monmouth County. Mayor Scharfenberger is a member of the Landmarks Commission, the Historic Preservation Committee, as well as the founder of the Friends of Macleod-Rice House. He has also been integral in the designation of many historical properties around MiddletownTownship.

The award will be presented at Monmouth County Archives and History Day on Saturday, October 14th at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters.

CareOne at King James on Route 36 is collecting clothes to donate to the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria through Monday, October 9th.

CareOne Is Collecting Donations for Hurricane Victims Through Monday, October 9th

For those wanting to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, CareOne at King James is inviting people to drop off new or gently used baby, kids, and men and women's clothes, shoes, and new socks and underwear to their donation trailer. The items will be shipped directly to families in need in the affected areas. Items can be dropped off at the trailer located in the parking lot directly in front of CareOne, 1040 Highway 36, any time between now and Monday, October 9th at 11 AM.

Join us for an evening of dinner, dancing & a basket raffle to celebrate the MAC’s 10th anniversary! Comedian Vinnie Brand will emcee the gala and music will be performed by Andy McDonough & Friends.
Saturday, October 14th
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Click on the image to buy tickets.
For ad journal opportunities, please call (732) 706-4100.

Please join us for our annual Santa Ferry Ride!
Saturday, December 2nd
Rides are at 8:30 & 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Click the picture to access the registration form!
You can either bring your completed registration form to or fill one out at
Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

MTPL Skype Author Talk with J.T. Ellison

Skype Author Talk
with J.T. Ellison discussing her book Lie to Me
Monday, October 9th
at 6:30 PM
Middletown Township Public Library Community Room
Refreshments will be served

Mayor's Open Office Hours
Saturday, October 7th
10 AM until noon
Town Hall (1 Kings Highway)
Residents are welcome to discuss any concerns or issues on a first-come, first served basis.

Free Flu Shot Clinics for Middletown Residents on 10/12 and 10/20

The Middletown Township Health Department is accepting appointments for 2017 Influenza Clinics. The following dates and times are available:

Thurs., October 12th (Residents Ages 6 months and Older) 11:00am-1:00pm
Thurs., October 12th (Residents Ages 6 months and Older) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Fri., October 20th (Residents Ages 6 months and Older) 10:30am-12:30pm

The Immunization Clinics will be held at the Health Department, Bayshore Annex, located at 180 Main Street in Port Monmouth. The Influenza vaccine is provided free of charge to residents of Middletown Township. Please email Michele Jones at mjones@middletownnj.org or call her at 732-615-2000 x2164 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are set on a first come basis. Space is limited. Walk-ins cannot be accepted at these clinics.

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