Middletown Township and American Legion Post 338 to Host Virtual Memorial Day Parade
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Please join Middletown Township and American Legion Post 338 in recognizing Memorial Day by participating in a virtual parade. While Middletown’s annual Memorial Day Parade has been postponed, we can still come together virtually to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.
This will be a special celebration to pay tribute to the heroes we lost.
Click HERE to watch the video to learn more about
how to participate.
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Middletown Gets Doodletastic!
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Check out this video to get a glimpse of some inspiration and creativity from Middletown’s Driveway Doodlers!
Special thanks to Committeewoman Pat Snell & her grandchildren for their message of hope and Recreation Director Janet Dellett and the Middletown Art Center’s Art Kaney (AKA the Doodle Dude!) for organizing this fun community project! |
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Middletown Township Committee to Host Virtual Regular Meeting on
Monday, May 18
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The Middletown Township Committee will host the Regular Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM live through WebEx Event Center.
Members of the public are requested to participate remotely by clicking this event link. Attendees will have the opportunity to log in 10 minutes before the meeting begins so that they have time to set up.
To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388. Enter the event access code 711 823 565 followed by #.
Click HERE for more details regarding the virtual meeting.
Click HERE to view the meeting agenda. |
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MTPL to Host Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 PMThe Middletown Township Public Library announced that the May 20, 2020 Library Board of Trustees Meeting will be held live via Zoom at 7:00 PM. To participate in the Zoom meeting remotely, click HERE. To call in to the meeting, dial +1 (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 884 1823 7627. To submit questions/comments on meeting agenda items, visit www.mtpl.org/bot-questions/ or click HERE. For those who dial in via telephone, the Director will notify the participants when they will have an opportunity to speak. The agenda is posted on the library’s website.
Subsequently, all public Library Board of Trustee meetings can be viewed on the Middletown Township Public Library’s YouTube channel.
Any questions regarding this meeting can be directed to Wendy LaTona, Secretary, Board/Commission at wlatona@mtpl.org. Click here to join Zoom meeting.
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#MIDDLETOWNNJSTRONGOn Facebook? Use the Township's New Frame!
Hey Middletown! Let's come together during this tough time. Add the MiddletownNJ Strong frame to your Facebook profile picture to show support for your friends and neighbors. We will get through this together!
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Middletown Township Police Department reminds residents to be wary of scams. As always, please be cautious when clicking on links sent through
text or email.
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Takeout Thursday's Restaurant of the Week: Takumi Sushi
This Takeout Thursday's featured restaurant was Takumi Sushi, located in the ShopRite Plaza (1375 Route 35, Middletown).
Next time you're in the mood for some sushi rolls or hibachi dishes, check out their website or call 732.533.5857 to order some of their delicious offerings!
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Check Out the Middletown Economic Development Committee's Restaurant Resource to See Who Is
Open for Business! |
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Middletown Township Public Library Presents: MTPL@Home
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ALTHOUGH THE MTPL BUILDING IS CLOSED, THERE IS STILL PLENTY TO DO FROM HOME! SOME OF THE ONLINE OFFERINGS INCLUDE: STAR WARS TRIVIA QUIZ
HARRY POTTER DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM
VIRTUAL BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
MTPL.ORG WEBSITE SCAVENGER HUNT
DIGITAL LIBRARY CARDS
....and much more!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! |
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The Middletown (Virtual) Arts Center Presents:Adventures in Watercolor with Gail Sanderson
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Got time on your hands? Why not take the time to learn a new skill?
The Middletown Arts Center is offering FREE classes in water color for all stages which include:
Learning how to do washes, create different shades of colors and then use these techniques to paint tulips and a watering can. Incorporating wet on wet techniques with the addition of salt to create special effects. Learning to mix various shades of the same basic color. ..... and more! |
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Middletown Township would like to thank the Hampel Family & Friends for raising money to purchase PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for our frontline heroes in memory of Port Monmouth firefighter Robert Weber who fell victim to COVID-19 last month. Through their generosity, the following items were purchased:
* 100 Isolation gowns* 50 Face shields* 100 pairs Nitrile gloves* 25 Coveralls
We are fortunate to have such giving members in our community.
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Thanks to the community’s generosity, Lincroft Fire Company collected three truck loads of nonperishable food as well as cash donations for the Salvation Army and Lunch Break at their Drive-Thru Food Drive on Saturday, May 9!
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Thank you to Victor Kuo, owner of Temple Gourmet Chinese in Red Bank for generously donating 40 meals to the MTPD on Monday, May 11.
Let’s continue to support the restaurants who are there for our community all year!
Many thanks to Christina Pinnero and her beautiful family who helped Victor with the delivery in memory of a loved one who lost their battle with COVID-19.
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Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) is hosting a “Baby Items & Adult Toiletries Drive-Thru Drop Off on Sat., 5/23 from 10am to 1pm. See the flyer below for more details. Please help spread the word so we can continue to help our community during this pandemic. |
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There are a number of drive-thru food drives where you can either drop off food to donate or pick up essential grocery items if you are in need.
Click HERE for more details! |
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CLICK HERE TO READ POSITIVE STORIES ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. |
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NEED MULCH THIS SPRING?
DPW HAS YOU COVERED!
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 Ideal Beach on a summer's day.
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Beaches & Boardwalks Reopen on May 22 with Social Distancing Measures in Place
Per Executive Order 143, Governor Murphy permitted the reopening of all public and private beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores effective 6:00 a.m. on May 22, 2020 with certain parameters. While bathrooms, showering and changing areas can be open certain facilities and equipment, such as water fountains, picnic areas, playgrounds, amusement parks and arcades, pavilions, and water/splash parks will remain closed until further notice. For more information on Executive Order 143, click HERE.
Click HERE to read an article that ran in the Asbury Park Press that discusses how shore towns, including Middletown, plan to address safety at beaches.Click HERE for summaries of the Governor's latest Executive Orders.
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In light of the pandemic, we remind you of NJ Mental Health Cares. The state’s behavioral health information and referral service offers assistance to people dealing with anxiety and stress related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Residents can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free confidential support. The NJ Mental Health Cares hotline will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.
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 NJ 211 has been activated to assist with handling COVID-19 calls from NJ residents. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.
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Register Now for Township Emergency Alerts
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 We strongly encourage each and every resident to register for Township emergency alerts. In the event that something needs to be communicated quickly, including any emergency information about COVID-19, we need to be able to reach you. Please register for alerts by texting MiddletownNJ to 888–777.
Please share to ensure that everyone is aware!
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e-newsletter. |
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