Middletown Township Presents Two Life Saving Awards at 1/23 Township Committee Meeting

Tony Citarella receives Lifesaving Award

Mayor Stephanie Murray presented Former Fire Chief Tony Citarella with a Life Saving Award on Tuesday night while his fellow chiefs supported him. Pictured from left: 3rd Assistant Chief Bernie Chenoweth, First Assistant Chief Russell Mount III, Fire Chief Ryan Clarke, Mayor Stephanie Murray, award recipient Tony Citarella, and Deputy Chief Steve Schweizer.

The courtroom was filled with pride at Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting while two outstanding individuals accepted life saving awards.

The first award was presented to former Fire Chief Tony Citarella, who rescued a 9-year-old child from a house fire in the Old Village section of town on New Year's Day - his final day serving as Fire Chief.

Fire Chief Ryan Clarke spoke about Citarella's dedication and highlighted the Department's training that prepares our brave volunteers for emergency situations.

Nicholas Manochio receives Lifesaving Award

Police Officer Nicholas Manochio accepts the Life Saving Award from Mayor Stephanie Murray. Pictured from Left: Deputy Chief Robert Stefanski, Deputy Chief Steve Dollinger, Police Chief Craig Weber, Mayor Stephanie Murray, Officer Nicholas Manochio, Brody the dog, and his owners, the Sullivan family.

The second award was presented to Officer Nicholas Manochio for saving a dog that fell into a frozen creek in Lincroft on January 3rd. Police Chief Craig Weber commended Officer Manochio for not only this heroic action, but for his past efforts as well. Manochio has also received recognition for delivering a baby in a motel parking lot last January and for saving a woman's life in 2015 by administering CPR .

The rescued dog, Brody, and his family came to the meeting to show their appreciation. The dog's owner, Denise Sullivan, thanked Officer Manochio for the kindness and selflessness he showed on the night of the incident. Her daughter presented him with a beautiful drawing to thank him.

Mayor Murray stated that Middletown has an 'embarrassment of riches' when it comes to our emergency service workers. We truly appreciate their tireless dedication
to our community!

New "Minute with the Mayor" Video Segment

Check out the Township's new “Minute with the Mayor” video segment with Mayor Steph Murray! The segment, which highlights local happenings and events in Middletown Township, is on our YouTube Channel. You can also catch it on our Municipal TV channels (Comcast Cable 20 and Verizon FiOs Channel 26.)

Grand Opening of Family Practice of Middletown

Committeeman Tony Perry attended Family Practice of Middletown's ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, January 26th to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location (18 Leonardville Road). We wish you all the best in your new location!
Pictured from left: Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, Roger M. Thompson, M.D., Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, and Committeeman Tony Perry.