Middletown Remembers 21st Anniversary of 9/11 with Silent Memorial Service
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On Sunday, September 11th, Middletown Township held a silent memorial service at the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens to honor the 37 residents we lost 21 years ago. Hundreds of people, including 9/11 victims' loved ones, Township Committee members, local dignitaries, first responders, veterans, and community members, stood in the pouring rain to attend the service.
"Despite the rain, our community came out in droves to support our annual memorial service, which is a testament to how we continue to uphold our vow to never forget,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “The addition of our very own Survivor Tree at the memorial is also a reminder of resilience and hope as we continue to
move forward.”
The Middletown Survivor Tree made its first public appearance at the ceremony. It is a descendant of the 9/11 Memorial Survivor Tree that endured the World Trade Center terror attacks in 2001. Our tree is the first clone produced from a cutting of the original that NYC Parks gave to a municipality outside of New York City.
May it continue to be a living tribute to our strength as a community.
Click HERE to read more about the ceremony.
Click HERE to view photos from the event. |
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MTPD and Township Committee Support PBA Local 124's 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run
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 Participants line up at the start/finish line and get ready to run!
Photo courtesy of Sergeant Anthony Dellatacoma
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Last weekend, members of the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) and Middletown PBA Local 124 ran in the second annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz were honored to attend and support our law enforcement at this important tribute.
Proceeds from the 5K will go to a scholarship fund created in memory of MTPD Detective Lieutenant Joseph Capriotti. As "keeper of the list" of the 37 residents we tragically lost on 9/11, Capriotti personally notified every Middletown family who lost a loved one that day. As a result of his response to Ground Zero, he developed cancer and lost his battle in June 2019. The memorial scholarship fund was created as a way to pay tribute to the tremendous impact he has made to the families of the victims and to our community.
Thank you to everyone who participated! |
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Do a Virtual Walk-Through of the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens
If you weren't able to join us at our annual 9/11 ceremony, you can watch our latest TikTok to do a virtual walk-through of the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens, located next to the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street). Visitors are welcome at the Memorial Gardens from dawn to dusk daily.
Click HERE to watch the TikTok.
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Township Committee Celebrates Monmouth Museum's Newly-Renovated Becker Wing and STEAM Exhibits
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 Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and Mayor Tony Perry (and his son Grant) check out Mayor Perry's STEAM exhibit, "A Race to Space"!
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Yesterday, the Monmouth Museum, located in Lot 1 of Brookdale Community College (765 Newman Springs Road), honored Mayor Tony Perry with a cocktail reception for sponsoring "A Race to Space", one of the STEAM exhibits in the museum's newly-renovated Becker Wing. Mayor Perry also received the museum's first Community Leadership Award for his unwavering support of the arts. Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, staff members, elected officials, friends, and family attended this special event to support Mayor Perry and the museum!
Deeply rooted in STEAM disciplines, the Becker Wing is dedicated to sparking curiosity and inspiring future scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and artists.
From dinosaurs and fossils to astronauts, the museum is excited to bring a state-of-the-art experience to children and adults in New Jersey. The Monmouth Museum is 15,000 sq. ft. with two children’s wings and two galleries with rotating exhibits.
Click HERE to visit Monmouth Museum's website. |
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Middletown Township Committee to Host Regular Meeting on
Monday, 9/19 at New Town HallThe Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, September 19th at 7:00 PM in the courtroom at the new Town Hall
(1 Kings Highway). The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will also be made available to watch or listen to by visiting www.middletownnj.org/tcmeeting. To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388. The event access code is 2344 747 8736 followed by #. Enter 2022 if a passcode is required.
Prior to the Township Committee Meeting, the event link will be published on the Township’s Facebook page. The recording of the meeting will be aired on the Township’s TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) and YouTube channel.
Click HERE for more information and to see the agenda.
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Please Contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if Needed:You Are Never Alone
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We encourage all our residents to reach out to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if they are experiencing a mental health crisis and need assistance.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to chat with a counselor. |
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September is National Preparedness Month:
Register Now for Middletown's Emergency Alerts
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Earlier this month, the Township Committee proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Middletown. Please register for our emergency communications platform, Nixle, to receive alerts regarding emergencies, traffic and detours, and severe weather.
Click HERE to sign up for Nixle. |
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Celebrate National Senior Center Month with our TikTokSeptember is National Senior Center Month. Watch our latest TikTok to get a glimpse of all the fun that happens at the Middletown Senior Center (900 Leonardville Road)!
Click HERE to watch the TikTok.
Click HERE for information about the Middletown Senior Center.
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Please Join Us at Middletown Day on Saturday, 9/24!
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Middletown Day returns to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road) next Saturday, September 24th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM! Join us for entertainment, games, inflatables, and so much more!
While you're waiting for the festival's event schedule (which is coming soon), check out the newest addition: a swag shop! Preorder a t-shirt, tank top, pint glass, blanket, or window cling so you can always remember Middletown Day.
Click HERE for more information about this fun family-friendly event.
Sign into CommunityPass and click HERE to purchase gear. |
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Give Back by Donating to Middletown's Back to School Supply Drive: Deadline is Thursday, 10/13
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Stop by the new Town Hall
(1 Kings Highway) to donate!
Visit www.middletownnj.org/supplydrive to view a list of needed supplies and other drop off locations throughout town.
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Exercise for a Cause at the Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, 10/22 at 8:45 AM: Register Now!
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Lace up for a challenging trail race and join Middletown Recreation at the fourth annual Mayor's Challenge on Saturday, October 22nd! The morning will be an event for the whole family – choose from the 5K Fitness Walk, a family-friendly 1 mile Fun Run, or gear up for the 5K Race!
All proceeds will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that honors our military and first responders who have either been catastrophically injured or have lost their lives by providing mortgage assistance to their families. Registration includes a long-sleeve performance shirt, bib with a timing chip, and a medal (while supplies last). Prices will increase on Saturday, October 1st.
Click HERE for additional information and to register.
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Rabid Skunk Found in Area of Jefferson St. Near Wilmort ParkThe Middletown Township Animal Control Division responded to a call of a skunk acting aggressively in the area of Jefferson St. near Wilmort Park last week. Middletown Animal Control captured the animal after an exposure to a resident. Lab results confirmed the skunk was positive for rabies.
Click HERE to read an advisory with more information and helpful tips.
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Register for MAC's Fall 2022 Classes
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The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) fall registration is now open! Children, teens, and adults are encouraged to join the MAC for great classes in theater, dance, art, music, and more! Classes will be held at TWO convenient locations just minutes apart from each other and begin as early as Monday, September 26th.
Click HERE to explore youth classes and register.
Click HERE to explore adult classes and register. |
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Check out MAC's New Exhibit "Et Cetera" and Attend "Artist Talk" on Sunday, 9/18 at 1 PMThe Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) new exhibition, "Et Cetera", opened last week! The exhibit features a variety of paintings by E.T. Grewen during her lifelong pursuit of art excellence. There will be an "Artist Talk" event at the MAC (36 Church Street) on Sunday, September 18th at 1 PM. The show will remain on view through Friday, September 30th.
Click HERE for more information.
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Grow Your Skills at the Gardening 101 Info Session on Sunday, 9/18 at 10 AM
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Make Some Music at the MAC's MOAM-A-PALOOZA on Sunday, 9/18 at 11 AM
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Join the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) and Musicians on a Mission at MOAM-A-PALOOZA on Sunday, September 18th! This outdoor music festival will take place at the MAC (36 Church Street) from 11 AM - 3 PM.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own instruments and jam out! Don't play? Come out to listen and enjoy the day! MOAM-A-PALOOZA will be a socially distanced outdoor event. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own food and drinks so they can enjoy a picnic with music and lots of friends!
The event is free, but a donation of $10 is suggested. All proceeds benefit the MAC.
Click HERE for more information. |
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Play in Recreation's First Pickleball Tournament: Registration Closes on Wednesday, 9/21!
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Grab your partner and register for Middletown Recreation's inaugural Pickleball Tournament on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st! All participants will receive a sports towel and winners will be awarded trophies.
Registration costs $60 per team. This year's theme is neon and the best dressed team wins a prize! Registration closes on Wednesday, September 21st.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Register for MTPL's Upcoming Events
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Mark your calendars for the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) upcoming events!
Kick off the week by attending "Old Glory: The History of the American Flag" on Monday, September 19th at 7 PM in the Computer Lab (55 New Monmouth Road). With original photographs, vintage images, and patriotic music, Kevin Woyce will explore the history of the American flag, from its origin in the Revolution to the addition of its 50th star in 1960. He will also explain how a poem about the 1814 Battle of Baltimore - set to a popular English melody - became our National Anthem.
Calling all parents, guardians, and teens planning for college in the near future! Stop by the Computer Lab on Wednesday, September 21st at 7 PM for a "College Planning Workshop". The program will be presented by College Funding Associates. Participants will learn how to maximize your potential for financial aid, how to lower your "out-of-pocket" costs, the importance of FAFSA and your EFC, how the SAT/ACT scores translate into financial aid dollars, and more!
Interested in learning about financial wellness and lowering stress? Come to the Computer Lab on Thursday, September 22nd at 1 PM for the "Mind, Money & Body" seminar. This program will be led by Nicole Landolfi of United Teletech Financial.
Click on each graphic for more information about each program.
Registration is strongly recommended. |
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Residents Ages 60+ In Need of Food:
Apply for Fulfill's SENIOR STAPLES Program!
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Residents ages 60 years and older who meet certain income requirements can receive a monthly box of food items through Fulfill's SENIOR STAPLES Program! Fulfill is a local foodbank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Interested? Please reach out to Kathy Straniero of Middletown's Social Services by either calling 732-615-2085 or emailing kstraniero@middletownnj.org. |
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Monmouth County September COVID-19 Clinics
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Click on the graphic to view the image larger. |
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Read Information about the State's Monkeypox Vaccination Regulations
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With the recent increase in monkeypox cases, the Middletown Health Department would like to share information from the New Jersey Department of Health. Individuals with questions regarding monkeypox symptoms or close contact should contact their healthcare provider. Only a healthcare provider can determine eligibility for monkeypox treatment.
Those who are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine can make an appointment at the Prevention Resource Network, which is part of the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, in Asbury Park. Visit www.prnvnacj.org to make an appointment. Please note that vaccine supply is currently limited. |
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Click HERE to find local drop off locations. |
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Click HERE to read the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's guide.
Click HERE to learn how to build a spotted lanternfly trap. |
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The Love for Luca 5K will be taking place on Sunday, September 18th from approximately 8:30 - 10 AM. The race will begin at Middletown High School North (63 Tindall Road). During this time, there will be limited or no access by vehicle to Tindall Park from Tindall Road. All side streets off the main route will be closed until it is safe to open. Expect detours and delays.
Click HERE for more information and to view the race map.
Please expect the roads outlined to be closed. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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