MIDDLETOWN WELCOMES STRIDE & RIDE RELAY TEAM TO WTC MEMORIAL GARDENS 

 On Tuesday, October 8^th, Middletown welcomed the Give2Those Mid-Atlantic Stride & Ride Relay Tactical Team, which included a procession of vehicles and motorcycles, to our WTC Memorial Gardens so they could pay their respects to the 37 residents we lost on 9/11. The relay, which spans 911 miles from Boston, Massachusetts to Arlington, Virginia, is held at the beginning of October to honor our military servicemen and women who deployed October 7, 2001.
 
With the beautiful backdrop of a large U.S. flag erected by MTFD Fire Chief Steve Schweizer and volunteer firefighters, Mayor Tony Perry welcomed the team, spoke about the impact of 9/11 on our town, and acknowledged late Detective Lieutenant Joseph Capriotti, who had the difficult task of being the “keeper of the list” of the 37 Township residents we tragically lost on 9/11.

Give2Those.org founder Heather Viveiros gave a powerful speech about the importance of uniting people to remember those we have lost at war, including those who have lost their lives due to military PTSD and the invisible wounds of war. She talked about the importance of remembering those who perished on 9/11 and continuing to support those currently serving, our veterans, first responders and their families.

Mayor Perry, Committeewoman Pat Snell and Chief Schweizer led the Stride and Ride team, Township officials and members of the community through the Memorial Gardens. The bell from our 9/11 ceremony, donated by Port Monmouth Fire Company, was rung before entering the Gardens and a 9/11 survivor carried a memorial flag holding over 10,000 images of 9/11 victims as well as first responders, military members and veterans lost during any era,
through the memorial.  

After walking through the Gardens, members of the Stride and Ride team tolled the bell in memory of veterans’ lives lost to suicide. Per the mission of the organization, when we recognize the sacrifices they have made for us, we keep our promise that we will never forget them.

To view photos from the ceremony, please click HERE. 

Click HERE for more information about Give2Those and the Stride & Ride relay.
Facebook: @Give2Those

Join us for our first Mayor's Challenge with all proceeds to benefit Middletown First Responders. The race route meanders through one of the hidden gems of Middletown - Poricy Park!  The trail consists of wide grass paths, as well as some sections of single track. Poricy Park is not flat - beware of the hills! 

5K Fitness Walk:  8:45am
1mi Fun Run:  9:00am
5K Race:  9:30am

Click here for a copy of the Trail Map.

Registration Information
All participants will receive a long sleeve shirt (while supplies last). Racers in both the 1mi Fun Run and 5K Race will additionally receive a bib with timing chip, and medal.

Registration for the 5K Fitness Walk and 1mi Fun Run is $15.  Registration for the 5K Race is $30.

Register at www.middletownnj.org/5K!

Township Announces New Green Pavilion at Poricy Park! 

MTPD Hosts Operation Take Back New Jersey 
Medicine Collection Saturday, 10/19

Pre-Register for the Dog-Only Rabies Clinic Through Thursday, 10/17 at Noon 

REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY AND TRAFFIC ALERTS WITH NIXLE

MTPD Seeks School Crossing Guards

UPCOMING EVENTS

EMACC Hosts "After Hours" Middletown Business Networking Event on 10/15

Please join the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) for its Middletown Membership Drive After Hours event on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Wahoo's Fish Taco (1147 Highway 35, Middletown).
Admission is FREE for future members and current members who bring future members.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Middletown Recreation Presents:
HARVEST HULLABALOO!

Township and BOE Host Special Strategic Planning Public Forum at Senior Center on Thursday, 10/24

In cooperation with the Middletown Township Committee, the District will host a special Strategic Planning Public Forum for members of our senior community on Thursday, Oct. 24th at 1 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center, located at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road). This event is in addition to the Strategic Planning Public Forums scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at our middle schools.
 
For additional details: http://bit.ly/2mGjD5

The Middletown Arts Center Presents: SAVOR

The MTPL Presents: Ghost Hunting in New York and New Jersey

Monmouth & Navesink Avenue Road Closure Update

Gray Supply has been working in the area of Monmouth Avenue and Navesink Avenue replacing gas lines. They are anticipating the work will be completed this month. While they are working roads will be intermittently closed in the area and detours will be in place.

Route 35 Construction Project 

THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

MIDDLETOWN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS!

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