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Run (or Walk!) for a Cause in Third Annual Mayor's Challenge on Saturday, 10/23 at Poricy Park
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Join Middletown Recreation for its third annual Mayor's Challenge, with all proceeds benefiting local non-profit Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer. Come to Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) on Saturday, October 23rd for either a 5K Fitness Walk, a family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run, or gear up for the 5K Race - the choice is yours!
The schedule is as follows:
8:45 am: 5K Fitness Walk 9:00 am: 1mi Fun Run 9:30 am: 5K Race
Please keep in mind that this trail run includes single track, bridges, woods, and many hills. The course is not suitable for strollers. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt (while supplies last), bib with timing chip, and a medal.
Click HERE to view the trail map and to register. |
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Stride and Ride Relay Tactical Team Dedicates
Capriotti Plaque
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 The Stride and Ride Tactical Team, Greg Capriotti, and members of the Township Committee, MTPD and community come together at the monument dedicated to Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti after the program held at the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens.
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On Monday, the Give2Those Stride and Ride Tactical Team stopped by the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street) to pay their respects. Give2Those is a national non-profit with the mission of supporting our veterans and first responders. Each year, the Stride and Ride Tactical Team embarks on a relay that spans 911 miles, beginning at Boston Logan Airport’s 9/11 Memorial and concluding at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The event is held in the beginning of October to honor the members of our military who deployed October 7, 2001, and to pay tribute to the lives lost due to 9/11.
Mayor Tony Perry began the ceremony by reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks. He reiterated Middletown’s vow to never forget the lives we lost that tragic day. Give2Those founder Heather Viveiros and Doug Pickel, owner of Azuant Custom Plaques, then presented a custom-made, wooden flag plaque that was made with “purpleheart” lumber to Greg Capriotti. Greg’s father, late Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti, was known as the “keeper of the list” of the residents we lost on 9/11 and personally notified every single family who lost a loved one that day. He ultimately gave his life for 9/11 and died from a
9/11-related illness.
Greg, who is a New Jersey State Trooper, spoke about his father’s lasting legacy and was honored to receive the plaque on behalf of his family. Thank you to the Stride and Ride Tactical Team for honoring our hero, Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti.
Click HERE to view photos from the event.
Click HERE for more information about Stride and Ride Relay. |
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 From left: Mayor Tony Perry, Madelyn Lewis, K-9 Titan, and handler Officer Mike Heaton.
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Youth Residents Honored for Achievements at Township Committee Meeting
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 Mayor Tony Perry and softball player Hailey Keiser show off her award and certificate.
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 Hailey Keiser represented Middletown on the big screen at a Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies game at Citizens Bank Park. Photo courtesy of Franklin Township Baseball League.
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Residents Madelyn Lewis and Hailey Keiser were recognized at the Monday, October 4th Township Committee Workshop Meeting for their individual achievements and received congratulatory certificates. Madelyn is the founder of Mady’s Paws and raised $4,125 for the Middletown Township Police Department's K-9 unit due to her fundraising efforts. She has sold an assortment of items, including handmade bracelets, t-shirts, cookies, and hot chocolate. She also hosted a raffle. She is an avid animal lover and aspires to be a K-9 handler when she grows up. We thank Madelyn for helping to protect our K-9 officers!
Softball player Hailey Keiser won in her age division (13/14) at Middletown Recreation’s MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition in August. She advanced to the Team Championship level in Philadelphia, PA where she won first place and was ranked top three in the tristate area. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for her. Congratulations, Madelyn and Hailey!
Middletown is proud to have residents like you!
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 From left: New Jersey Titans Captain Stephen Willey, Mayor Tony Perry, and Maryland Black Bears Captain Cole Conor. Photo courtesy of Patrick Olivero.
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Mayor Tony Perry Drops Ceremonial Puck at NJ Titans Hockey GameLast week, Mayor Tony Perry and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz attended a North American Hockey League game between the New Jersey Titans and Maryland Black Bears. The competitive outing was held at the Middletown Ice World Arena (214 Harmony Road), which is the Titans' home arena. Mayor Tony Perry was honored to drop the ceremonial first puck and enjoy the entertaining game with Committeewoman Kratz.
The Titans are versing the Johnstown Tomahawks at their home arena tonight at 7:30 PM and tomorrow at 7:00 PM. Let's go Titans!
Click HERE for more information about the New Jersey Titans. Click HERE to view the New Jersey Titans' game schedule.
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Local Groups Participate in Clean Communities
Mini Grant Program:
Register Now for 2022!
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 Volunteers from The New School of Monmouth County at an Ideal Beach cleanup on Saturday, October 2nd.
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 Parents and students of The New School of Monmouth County participate in a beach cleanup at Ideal Beach on Saturday, October 2nd.
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 The Middletown Lions Club participate in a cleanup of Port Monmouth streets on Saturday, September 25th.
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Middletown Township recently hosted several Clean Communities Mini Grant cleanups throughout town. In September, the Middletown Township Lions Club picked up trash on the roads of Port Monmouth. Last weekend, students and parents of The New School of Monmouth County took part in a beach sweep of Ideal Beach. Together, the groups picked up over 20 bags of trash, equating to more than 250lbs of garbage that would have otherwise polluted our roads and waterways. We are so grateful to both of these groups for their involvement in our community and their efforts in making Middletown a more beautiful place!
The Clean Communities Mini Grant Program schedule for 2022 is filling up fast. Visit www.middletownnj.org/minigrants for more information about the program and how to participate in a cleanup.
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Pre-register for Free Dog Rabies Clinic on
Saturday, 10/23 from 9 - 10 AM
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The Middletown Township Health Department is holding a dogs-only Rabies clinic on Saturday, October 23rd from 9 - 10 AM at the Croydon Hall Gym Parking Lot (900 Leonardville Road).
Click HERE to pre-register. |
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Join the MTPL for a Virtual Author Visit on Wednesday, 10/13 at 3:30 PM
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Interested in crime stories? Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a virtual visit with Cara Black, bestselling author of the Private Investigator Aimée Leduc series, on Wednesday, October 13th at 3:30 PM. Registration is required.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Celebrate the MTPL's 100th Anniversary with its
Centennial Celebration Gala on Friday, 10/29 at 7 PM
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The Middletown Township Public Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a roaring 20's-themed gala on Friday, October 29th at 7 PM! The event will be held at Jacques Reception Center (500 Palmer Avenue); 1920's dress or cocktail attire is suggested. Tickets cost $125 per person. The funds raised from the gala will go toward the library's centennial projects.
Click HERE for more information about the gala and centennial projects.
Click HERE to purchase tickets and to become a sponsor. |
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Watch "Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting" at the MAC Next Weekend (Friday, 10/15 through Sunday, 10/17)
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Come by the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) next weekend to watch "Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting" by the Dunbar Repertory Company! The production's show dates are Friday, October 15th at 8 PM, Saturday, October 16th at 3 PM and 8 PM, and Sunday, October 17th at 4 PM.
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting
In this brilliant and timely play, Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jackie Robinson, and Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey meet in 1947 to discuss a strategy for dropping a baseball bombshell: promoting a Black player to the major leagues. With baseball’s Opening Day one week away, Branch Rickey will call up Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier and play as the Major League’s first Black ballplayer. If he does, Robinson will face loud and heated opposition from virtually every owner, manager, and player as the play becomes a powerful vehicle for analyzing issues of race and society that go beyond baseball.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to purchase tickets. |
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Upcoming Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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Bulk Collection: Accepted/Not Accepted Items
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Please be aware of the following rules regarding what is and is not accepted in bulk collection. For sanitary purposes, please wrap your mattresses and box springs in plastic. Still not sure if your item is considered to be bulk? Email a picture to bulk@middletownnj.org.
For more information or to view your collection schedule, download the Recycle Coach app or visit www.middletownnj.org/bulk. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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