Middletown Township Committee Seeks Voters' Support to Increase Open Space
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The Middletown Township Committee unanimously supported a resolution at the Monday, July 20th Regular Meeting to include a referendum on the November 2020 General Election Ballot to amend the dedicated Open Space Trust annual collection rate from $.02 to $.03 per $100 in equalized valuation.
The Middletown Open Space Trust was established by the voters of Middletown in 1998 with a dedicated tax levy of $.01 per $100 in equalized valuation to ensure that the Township would be able to fund acquisitions and improvements to open space and parkland properties. In 2002, voters supported an amendment to an annual collection rate of $.02 per $100 in equalized valuation.
“As we look toward Middletown’s future, we must act to ensure that we preserve as much of our undeveloped land as possible, so now we ask the community for their support and vote to help us save it,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “All of us have the opportunity to preserve the Middletown we hope to pass along to the next generation.”
Click HERE to read the press release.
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Township Officials Listen to Needs of
Ideal Beach Community
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Middletown and the Ideal Beach Community Association hosted a (socially distanced) neighborhood meeting at the Tonya Keller Community Center on Thursday evening. The Township Committee, Administration and the Police Department proposed and discussed solutions to recent concerns of the community. If you weren't able to attend the meeting, you can watch a replay of the live steam on the Township's Facebook page. |
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Watch the July 20th Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting
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Click HERE to watch the meeting on the Township's YouTube Channel or catch it on Middletown Township's TV station (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) every night at 7:00 PM and 8:45 PM through August 10th.
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The Middletown Health Department would like to thank the community for responding to the statement regarding teen COVID-19 cases and reaching out with any necessary information.
“We have received a large response from parents who weren't aware of the situation and thankful that they could address it with their kids and ensure they get tested/quarantine,” said Health Director Rich DeBenedetto. “Please continue to social distance wherever you are and behave responsibly.”
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Featured Business of the Week:
Lauren Michael Events
This week’s featured small business is Lauren Michael Events, an event design and rental company based out of Leonardo. From mega balloon installations to yard displays and party rentals, they’ll bring a burst of creativity to your celebration plans. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @laurenmichaelevents for all the latest!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE! |
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COMING SOON: SUMMER SEASONAL
SURPRISE BAGS FOR SENIORS! |
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Summer Concert Series at the MAC PostponedUnfortunately, the Middletown Arts Center Summer Concert Series has been postponed until further notice.
Please continue to visit the MAC's website for updates and check out their awesome virtual programs!
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Updates from the Middletown Township Public Library!
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DVDs check-out: 7 days, and may be renewed for 2 days. New DVDs check-out is still only 2 days. Other materials are checking out for three-weeks, with a 2-week renewal. Fines are being collected for late items (remember items are back-dated because of quarantine.) Computers are on, patrons need to sign in at reference to use them. All returns are quarantined for 3 days before being checked in.
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MTPD Offers FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint
Saturday, August 8th
New Monmouth Baptist Church (4 Cherry Tree Farm Road) from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Residents are welcome to come to this FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint hosted by the MTPD to ensure your child is in the right car seat and that it is installed correctly. We ask that adults wear face masks. Call 732-615-2046 for more information.
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ReferenceUSA Hosts Webinars for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers Throughout July 2020!
ReferenceUSA, in collaboration with several public libraries, are offering webinars for the public through the end of July. We encourage local business owners, entrepreneurs and job seekers to sign up.
Click HERE to learn more. Click HERE for other small business resources. |
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Middletown Township Public Library Encourages Residents to Participate in the COVID-19
Local History Archive Initiative
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What is the recommendation for wearing a face covering/mask inside while patronizing a business?
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, accommodations can be made if someone is not able to wear a face mask due to a medical condition. Essential businesses that never closed (e.g. a grocery store or a pharmacy) cannot refuse entry to someone who has a medical condition and can’t wear mask. They may offer options, such as to provide curbside delivery and limit time spent inside store, but the person must be allowed to enter.
If the person doesn’t have a medical condition, but refuses to wear a mask, essential businesses can refuse entry but must arrange curbside delivery or provide a mask, if available. No one can be asked for medical documentation due to various laws that already existed, so people do not need to “prove” why they can’t wear a mask.
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MINIMIZING THE RISK OF COVID-19
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from this
e-newsletter. |
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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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