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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Middletown Township Committee Unanimously Votes to Protect Open Space from Development

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For Immediate Release – June 6, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – At the Monday, June 5th Township Committee Meeting, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes the acquisition of four properties to...

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Community News
Posted on: June 5, 2023

Daddy-Daughter Beach Bash

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Daddy-Daughter Beach Bash

Daddy-Daughter is back at the beach! Enjoy entertainment, activities, and dinner. This year's theme is Pirates and Mermaids! Prize to the best dressed outfit pair. Bring your beach chairs and blankets. 

Day: Frida...

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Community News
Posted on: June 5, 2023

Daddy-Daughter Beach Bash

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Daddy-Daughter Beach Bash

Daddy-Daughter is back at the beach! Enjoy entertainment, activities, and dinner. This year's theme is Pirates and Mermaids! Prize to the best dressed outfit pair. Bring your beach chairs and blankets. 

Day: Frida...

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Recreation
Posted on: June 2, 2023

After-School Science Club

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After-School Science Club

Poricy has science adventures all year round! We’ve got STEM activities to do, nature to explore, and fun to be had! Each week has a different topic and will include an outdoor hike (weather permitting).

Day: MondaysDates...

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Recreation
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Middletown Kickball Tournament

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Kickball Tournament

Join us for the inaugural Middletown Kickball Tournament presented by the Mayor's Wellness Campaign. Grab your team and compete to be crowned Middletown champs of this playground favorite game. Double elimination tournament with 20 minu...

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Community News
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Middletown Kickball Tournament

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Kickball Tournament

Join us for the inaugural Middletown Kickball Tournament presented by the Mayor's Wellness Campaign. Grab your team and compete to be crowned Middletown champs of this playground favorite game. Double elimination tournament with 20 minu...

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Recreation
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Beach Party & Movie Night

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Join us for a free family friendly night at Ideal Beach! Party with a DJ, free food courtesy of ShopRite and activities followed by The Goonies under the stars. Bring your own chairs and blankets.Date: Wednesday, July 19thTime: 6:30pm-8:...

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Community News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Beach Party & Movie Night

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Join us for a free family friendly night at Ideal Beach! Party with a DJ, free food courtesy of ShopRite and activities followed by The Goonies under the stars. Bring your own chairs and blankets.Date: Wednesday, July 19thTime: 6:30pm-8:...

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Recreation
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Gone Running Youth Camp

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Gone Running Youth Camp

Beat the heat with this summer running program set on the partially shaded, field and running trails behind Thompson Middle School. This camp is designed to offer two separate training platforms to meet the needs of each specific ag...

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Community News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Gone Running Youth Camp

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Gone Running Youth Camp

Beat the heat with this summer running program set on the partially shaded, field and running trails behind Thompson Middle School. This camp is designed to offer two separate training platforms to meet the needs of each specific ag...

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Recreation
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Youth Dodgeball Drop-In

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Youth Dodgeball Drop-In

Join us after-camp for dodgeball fun! Coed teams picked weekly. Weekly drop-in available. Day: WednesdaysDates: July 12th - August 16thTime: 4:30pm-6:00pmGrades: Entering K-5thLocation: Croydon Ha...

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Community News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Youth Dodgeball Drop-In

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Youth Dodgeball Drop-In

Join us after-camp for dodgeball fun! Coed teams picked weekly. Weekly drop-in available. Day: WednesdaysDates: July 12th - August 16thTime: 4:30pm-6:00pmGrades: Entering K-5thLocation: Croydon Ha...

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Recreation
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Middletown Township Committee Introduces Ordinance to Protect Open Space from Development

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For Immediate Release – May 16, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – At the Monday, May 15th Township Committee Meeting, the Middletown Township Committee introduced an ordinance that authorizes the acquisition of several properties to help p...

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Community News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

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Mayor's Challenge

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road, Red Bank

8:45am:  5K Fitness Walk

9:00am:  1mi Fun Run

9:30am:  5K Race

Join us for our 5th annual Mayor's Challenge with all proceeds to benefit RallyCap Spor...

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Recreation
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Middletown Day 2023

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Middletown Day

Saturday, September 23, 202311:00am - 4:00pmCroydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo

Middletown Day returns to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall this year on Saturday, September 23rd. Together we come together as a community to celebrate al...

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Community News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Middletown Day 2023

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Middletown Day

Saturday, September 23, 202311:00am - 4:00pmCroydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo

Middletown Day returns to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall this year on Saturday, September 23rd. Together we come together as a community to celebrate al...

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Recreation
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Middletown Senior Center

Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Activity, Membership, & Transportation Information 

The Senior Center is open for in person activities from 9:00-4:00, Monday - Friday. Virtual events and exercise classes are offered for members that are unable to make it into the center. Pre...

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Recreation
Posted on: April 21, 2023

MTPD Swears in New Deputy Chief and Promotes Sergeants and Officers at Township Committee Meeting

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For Immediate Release – April 21, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – At the Monday, April 17th Township Committee Regular Meeting, Lieutenant John Werner was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and has now joined Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber and Dep...

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Community News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Middletown Recreation Receives Prestigious Awards from New Jersey Recreation and Park Association

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For Immediate Release – April 12, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown Recreation was recently presented with two awards at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Ceremony: the Agency Showcase Award fo...

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Community News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Middletown Recreation Receives Prestigious Awards from New Jersey Recreation and Park Association

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For Immediate Release – April 12, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown Recreation was recently presented with two awards at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Ceremony: the Agency Showcase Award fo...

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Recreation
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Pond Netting

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Pond Netting

Find what's at the bottom of the Murray Pond. Look for frogs, turtles, and snakes. Use our nets to catch tadpoles, fish, insect larvae, snails, and other critter. Dress to get muddy!All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates:Tuesday, J...

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Recreation
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Open Recreation is Back!

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Open Recreation

The Open Recreation Program is an after school program available to all Middletown Township residents. The program provides a place for children to complete homework or play while being supervised. A monthly calendar is provided each month,...

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Community News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Open Recreation is Back!

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Open Recreation

The Open Recreation Program is an after school program available to all Middletown Township residents. The program provides a place for children to complete homework or play while being supervised. A monthly calendar is provided each month,...

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Recreation
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Report Your Missed Trash, Recycling, or Bulk Collection to DPW

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We encourage residents to complete a form at www.middletownnj.org/missedpickup if their trash, recycling, or bulk was not collected. Please call DPW at 732-615-2090 if you have any questions.

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Complete DPW's form. Community News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Summer Camp 2023

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Summer Camp 2023

There's still space in Recreation's Traditional and Science Camps! Register today. 

For prices, timing, themes and more information click here.

2023 Weeks

Week 1: 7/5/22 - 7/7/23Week 2: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23Week 3: 7/17/23 - 7/21/23Week ...

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Recreation
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Specialty Camps 2023

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These fun Specialty Camps wrap around Recreation's Traditional Camps and run by third party companies. Register here starting March 1st!

No discounts apply to specialty camps. Middletown Recreation camp t-shirts are not required.

More information on the abo...

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Community News
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Specialty Camps 2023

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These fun Specialty Camps wrap around Recreation's Traditional Camps and run by third party companies. Register here starting March 1st!

No discounts apply to specialty camps. Middletown Recreation camp t-shirts are not required.

More information on the abo...

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Recreation
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Colonial Games

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Colonial Games

Take a step back in time in our Colonial-era Farmhouse. We'll play with reproduction children's toys, see where colonial children slept and lived, and play some group games for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun!

Day: MondayDate:&...

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Community News
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Colonial Games

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Colonial Games

Take a step back in time in our Colonial-era Farmhouse. We'll play with reproduction children's toys, see where colonial children slept and lived, and play some group games for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun!

Day: MondayDate:&...

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Recreation
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Guided Fossil Hunts

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Guided Fossil Hunts

Calling all amateur paleontologists! Come dig up some Middletown history at the Poricy Brook Fossil Beds. Expect to find marine fossils from the Cretaceous period, 65-72 million years ago. Meet directly at the Poricy Park Fossil Beds fo...

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Community News
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Guided Fossil Hunts

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Guided Fossil Hunts

Calling all amateur paleontologists! Come dig up some Middletown history at the Poricy Brook Fossil Beds. Expect to find marine fossils from the Cretaceous period, 65-72 million years ago. Meet directly at the Poricy Park Fossil Beds fo...

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Recreation
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Poricy Park Exploration Week

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Poricy Park Exploration Week

We've got a week of fun activities that give a sampling of the fun to be had at Poricy Park. Whether you are attending camp in the following weeks, or just looking for some summer fun, we hope you'll join us! 

Day: Sund...

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Recreation
Posted on: February 26, 2023

Teen Open Play

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Teen Open Volleyball

Join us for teen only volleyball on Tuesday nights! Please note this is only drop-in play, no instruction/coaching provided.

Beach: June 6th - July 25th, (Off 7/4) $28 (R) or $5 weekly drop-in (R), Register here under Spring season star...

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Community News
Posted on: February 26, 2023

Teen Open Play

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Teen Open Volleyball

Join us for teen only volleyball on Tuesday nights! Please note this is only drop-in play, no instruction/coaching provided.

Beach: June 6th - July 25th, (Off 7/4) $28 (R) or $5 weekly drop-in (R), Register here under Spring season star...

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Recreation
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Middletown Night at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

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Middletown Night at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Join us for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Friday, July 28th. Cheer on the local team, watch fireworks and cheer on Mayor Perry as he throws out the first pitch.

Date: Friday, July 28th 2023Time:...

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Community News
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Middletown Night at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

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Middletown Night at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Join us for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Friday, July 28th. Cheer on the local team, watch fireworks and cheer on Mayor Perry as he throws out the first pitch.

Date: Friday, July 28th 2023Time:...

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Recreation
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Adult Programs

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Enjoy great exercise and socialization, join us for Adult only volleyball on Tuesdays and open basketball on Wednesdays. No experience required. Co-ed teams picked weekly.

Beach Volleyball

Dates: Tuesdays, June 6th - July 25th (Off 7/4)Time:&nb...

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Community News
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Adult Programs

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Enjoy great exercise and socialization, join us for Adult only volleyball on Tuesdays and open basketball on Wednesdays. No experience required. Co-ed teams picked weekly.

Beach Volleyball

Dates: Tuesdays, June 6th - July 25th (Off 7/4)Time:&nb...

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Recreation