Mayor Stephanie C. Murray speaks about the importance of working together to accomplish the Township's goals for 2018.

Middletown Township Swears in Stephanie C. Murray as Mayor and Kevin M Settembrino as Deputy Mayor for 2018

Stephanie C. Murray was chosen to serve as Mayor and Committeeman Kevin M Settembrino as Deputy Mayor for 2018 at the Township's annual Organization Day on Sunday, January 7th.

The selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor came after Committeeman Anthony P. Fiore and Committewoman Stephanie C. Murray’s oaths of office were issued by Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. Fiore is starting his fourth consecutive term on the governing body and Murray her third consecutive term. The term for each committee member is three years.

The members of the 2018 Township Committee are: Mayor Stephanie C. Murray, Deputy Mayor Kevin M Settembrino, Committeeman Gerard P. Scharfenberger, Ph.D., Committeeman Anthony P. Fiore, and Committeeman Anthony S. Perry.

Click HERE to view photos from the event.

Also part of the 2018 Organization Meeting was the swearing in of the Fire Chiefs to serve Middletown for 2018. Ryan M. Clarke will be serving as the Fire Chief along with Deputy Chief Steven Schweizer, First Assistant Russell W. Mount III, Second Assistant John Friedmann, and Third Assistant Bernard F. Chenoweth III. We congratulate and thank them for their volunteerism!

Pictured from left: Third Assistant Bernard F. Chenoweth III, Second Assistant John Friedmann, First Assistant Russell W. Mount III, Deputy Chief Steven Schweizer and Fire Chief Ryan M. Clarke with Committeeman Tony Perry, Mayor Stephanie Murray and Committeeman Gerry Scharfenberger.

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden swears in Stephanie Murray as Mayor of Middletown

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden swears in Stephanie C. Murray as the 2018 Mayor of the Township of Middletown.

Newly appointed Deputy Mayor Kevin M Settembrino

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden swears in Deputy Mayor Kevin M Settembrino to serve Middletown for 2018.

Emergency Services Chief Kimberly Kraynock

Mayor Stephanie Murray swears in Emergency Medical Services Chief Kimberly Kraynock. Kraynock is the first female to be appointed as EMS Chief in Middletown's history.

Pictured: Former Fire Chief Tony Citarella

Former Fire Chief Tony Citarella Saves Child From Fire

Early on New Year’s Day, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to a “bush fire” at a residence in the Old Village section of the Township. Upon arrival, 2017 Fire Chief Anthony Citarella assessed the situation and requested Middletown Fire Co. #1 Fire Company as back up to the assignment.

Citarella wanted to ensure that all occupants had vacated the home. Although the family had started to evacuate, one of the children retreated back into the house. Once Citarella confirmed with the parents that the child went back inside, he bolted into the home and rescued the child from the smoke-filled structure.
“Our volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line every day to help save others,” said Middletown Township Fire Chief Ryan M. Clarke. “We are so grateful that the family is safe.”

Approximately 35 members from 3 companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call (East Keansburg Fire Company, Middletown Fire Company # 1, and the Old Village Fire Company). The MTFD Air Unit as well as the Safety Unit responded and operated at the scene. Middletown EMS units from Fairview Fist Aid responded and provided rehab as well as medical services.

Nut Swamp Third Graders Get a Special Visit

On Thursday, January 11th, some very lucky third graders at Nut Swamp Elementary School were visited by Mayor Stephanie Murray, Officer Brian McGrogan, and police dog Jax! Mayor Murray had promised the third grade classes during a previous visit that they would get a chance to meet the lovable Bloodhound. Officer McGrogan taught the children all about the training, work, and dedication it takes to become a police dog in Middletown!

Click the picture to watch the Middletown Open Space and Development Forum on our Municipal Youtube Channel.

Middletown Open Space and Development Forum

Middletown Township held a forum on December 5th explaining how open space and development works on a municipal level. Click HERE to watch the forum.

Middletown Lincroft Road Closure Planned 1/13

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Middletown-Lincroft Road Closure At Castle Drive Beginning Saturday, 1/14

Starting Sunday, January 14th, the County will be closing the road on Middletown-Lincroft Road just north of Castle Drive near the train station as it is in need of immediate replacement. Middletown-Lincroft Road will be closed between Castle Drive and Holland Road. Detours will be in place at Holland Road, Red Hill Road and Bamm Hollow Road.

Work will continue through Saturday, January 20^th (weather-dependent).

Commuters will be able to access the train station via Kings Highway/Church Street. The upper entrance to the main lot will be open. The lower entrance to the main lot, near Castle Drive, will be closed. The foot path/walking bridge will still be available to residents who walk to the train station.

We thank you in advance for building this detour into your planning.

Click the picture to learn more about the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 24th regarding the Garden State Parkway Improvements to Interchange 109.

Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Heroes of the Underground Railroad
Date: Monday, January 15th
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Location: Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road)- Community Room
For Grades K-5
An inspiring exploration of the lives and work of notable Abolitionists and slaves from America’s Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Henry ‘Box’ Brown, John Parker and Frederick Douglass are just some of the figures brought to life within this 45-minute show. Click the picture to register!

Middletown Recreation Presents: Mother-Son Miniature Gold Tournament
Date: Saturday, February 3
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Monster Mini Golf
749 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Cost: $30.00 for mother and son together. $12.50 for additional
Team up with mom for an exciting round of mini golf under the black lights! This registration includes entry into the tournament, a $5.00 game card for each child, free pass to return anytime, and lunch for mother and son! Click the picture to register!

Middletown Arts Center presents: Celebrate the Doodle Dude's (and Twin Sister Doodle Dot's) 50th Birthday with an Art Exhibition and Party!
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM
Location: Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street)
Eat subs and pizza, doodle, play, sculpt with clay and have cake! The Doodle Dude (Art Kaney) will have his work on display in the exhibit. Any gifts of art supplies will be donated to children in hospitals for use in art therapy. Call 732-706-4100 to register or Click the picture to go to the event!

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