Outstanding Residents

Certificates of Recognition are given by the Mayor and Township Committee to formally recognize outstanding residents for their volunteer spirit and stellar accomplishments.

Below is a sampling of some of the outstanding residents that have been honored.

2008 Eagle Scouts
Steven White - Troop 242
Tristen Avery - Troop 122
Jonathan Caminiti - Troop 242
Ryan Clapp - Troop 242
Bryan P. DeWindt - Troop 242

Tyler Maxon Troop 122 - 2008 Bike Rodeo
Tyler Maxson of Troop 122 was honored by the Middletown Township Committee at the May 19, 2008 meeting for his successful organization of the 2008 Youth Bike Rodeo. The Rodeo was held for students in grades K-5 will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Middletown Swim Club, 214 Harmony Road. More than 100 students attended. Maxson organized the event for his Eagle Scout Project. The project was sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 122, Middletown Police Explorers, Middletown Police, and Parks and Recreation departments, Middletown Arts Center, Tom’s Atlantic Cyclery and Middletown PTAs.

2007/2008 Special Olympics Team
he Middletown Township 2007/2008 Special Olympic Team was honored by the Middletown Township Committee for another outstanding season at the May 19, 2008 meeting. The 21-member team competed most recently against Monmouth and and Ocean School Districts at a May 3rd Track Meet at Toms River South High School. The team members are:

• Vincent Argiro, Thorne Middle School
• Jake Chalmers, MTHSS
• Anthony Cifaldi, MTHSS
• Blake Ferrell, New Monmouth Elementary
• TJ Geant, MTHSS
• Patrick Givens, Thorne Middle School
• Justin Haggan, MTHSS
• Lorrie Leone, MTHSS
• Anna Matuszak, Thorne Middle School
• Thomas Murphy, MTHSS
• Nicholas Pappagallo, New Monmouth Elementary School
• Valerie Pedretti, Thorne Middle School
• Allie Rech, MTHSS
• Ralph Santiago, MTHSS
• Michelle Saydah, Bayshore Middle School
• Heidi Scheer, MTHSS
• Jack Veech, MTHSS
• Gerard Wazeter, MTHSS
• Chris Upchurch, MTHSS

Certificates of Recognition were also presented to twelve student volunteers who assist the team and the program coordinators. The volunteers are Gabby and Mario Ariemma, Jenny Caruso, Claire Griffin, KathleenGriffin, Calvin Kim, Megan Lepkoski, Ryan Marcini, Jessica Saunders, Danielle Simone, Meaghan Sperring and Nick Squicciarini.

Thank you to Special Olympic Coordinator Jack Saylor and the Special Olympic Committee Bonnie Squicciarini, Judy Saydah, Linda Argiro and Colleen Saunders for their hard work to provide this outstanding program!

Girl Scout Troop Daisy 1619
Girl Scout Troop Daisy Troop 1619 was recognized on April 21, 2008 for collection of 416 pairs of pajamas through the Open Your Hearts Collection Drive for the NJ Pajama Program.

The Daisies who participated were: Mia Botti, Lake Cardinale, Giana Carofine, Taylor Cirigliano, Brianna Felice, Kiera Forsythe, Sarah Galyas, Julianna Germek, Madison Holloway, Patsy Lennon, Alexandra Macris, Kelly Otterbine. A special thank you was given to Troop Co-Leaders of the Troop Cathy Botti and Danielle Carofine and Pajama Collection Drive Coordinator Jill Cirigliano for helping the girls earn their Yellow Petal!

Middletown South Eagles Basketball Team
This outstanding team was recognized on April 21, 2008 for winning the Central Jersey Group III State Championships. The team members were Matthew Callori, Robert Callori, Kyle Cancillieri, Brian Clabby, Peter Clabby, Tyler Cotterell, Jason Dluhi, Steve Gisondi, Jason Levy, Will Low, Erik Mate, Matthew Pasquale, Garret Thiel, Jake Brodsky, and Brian Benedetto. Managers Jim Geant, Lindsey Matre, Lauren Fisher, Tori Woordward, Coaches Kevin Cullen, Mike Dooley and Don Cernera receivied a special thanks for leading the team to victory