Middletown Day Fall Festival Celebrates All that Makes Community Special

Leonardo First Aid Squad Ambulance Dedication

Mayor Tony Perry breaks a bottle of champagne to christen Leonardo First Aid & Rescue Squad's new ambulance!

Last Saturday was a beautiful day to celebrate everything that makes Middletown special! Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, staff, vendors, nonprofits, entertainers, and attendees for making this year's Middletown Day so much fun! There are many incredible aspects about our annual fall festival, but the best one is our community coming together.

At this year's event, Leonardo First Aid & Rescue Squad held an ambulance dedication with the help of Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee. We are proud to welcome this new vehicle, which will help our EMS responders even better assist our residents when they need it the most.

Be sure to save the date for next year's Middletown Day fall festival happening on Saturday, September 23^rd!

Click HERE to view photos from the event.

Elementary Student Receives Tour of New Town Hall: Aspires to be a Police Officer & Mayor!

Mayor Tony Perry and future mayoral candidate Jack Niklinski pose after "talking shop" in the Mayor's Office.

Last week, New Monmouth Elementary third-grade student Jack Niklinski got a personal tour of the new Town Hall and Police Station from Mayor Tony Perry and MTPD Detective Ric Cruz! Before school started this year, Jack's mom emailed Mayor Perry to let him know that her son wants to be a police officer and mayor when he grows up. Jack brought along his two siblings and parents on the tour, where they learned about Middletown's history and what police officers do. Jack even received an exclusive Middletown pin typically only worn by Township Committee members.

We are so proud that our young residents have an interest in local government and law enforcement! Keep chasing your dreams, Jack!

Township Administrator Tony Mercantante and author Michael A. Stout met briefly today to talk about Stout's new book "Penelope"!

Descendant of "First Lady of Middletown" Penelope Stout Publishes Novel About Her Life

Earlier today, author Michael A. Stout stopped by Town Hall to drop off the first edition of his short novel, "Penelope", which is about the "First Lady of Middletown" Penelope Stout. The book is a fictional story built around historical facts and recorded oral history.

Visit www.penelope1622.com for more information and to purchase the book.

Demolition of Old Town Hall Buildings Begins

Earlier this week, demolition began on one of the old Town Hall buildings that was most recently a boxing gym. Although it is bittersweet, removing this building and the old Town Hall/police station will make way for a large parking lot for our new municipal complex. We are grateful for the memories we made in the old buildings and are looking forward to our upcoming improvements!

Middletown Township Committee to Host Workshop Meeting on Monday, 10/3 at New Town Hall

The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting will be held on Monday, October 3^rd 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 745 7772 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.

Car Theft Investigation Yields Arrests

Yesterday, Middletown Police Chief R. Craig Weber announced the recent arrests of two juveniles who were charged in connection with the recent theft of a vehicle.

Additionally, Middletown Police and members of the NJSP Auto Theft Task Force are continuing to investigate thefts of other vehicles in the township.

Click HERE to read the press release.

Register Now for Middletown's Emergency Alerts

Due to the impending rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ian, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection closed the Port Monmouth Road floodgate at approximately 5:00 PM this evening, and it will stay closed until further notice.
In addition, the gate may be manually opened during this time to allow water in and out of the basin to assist the eco system.

We encourage our residents to 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.
Click HERE for a list of flood-prone streets.
Click HERE to read our community advisory.

Register for the Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, 10/22 at 8:45 AM: Prices Increase TOMORROW!

Lace up for a challenging trail race and join Middletown Recreation at the fourth annual Mayor's Challenge on Saturday, October 22^nd! 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 sports-tek shirt and medal (while supplies last).
Prices will increase on Saturday, October 1^st.

Click HERE for additional information and to register.

Nominate a Middletown Veteran for the Township's Inaugural "Veteran of the Year" Award

Click HERE for more information about the award.
Click HERE to complete a nomination form.

Mail-in Ballots Arriving Soon:

Drop Them Off at Middletown's Ballot Box Locations!

November General Election mail-in ballots should be arriving in your mailbox soon. Please feel free to drop off your ballot at one of Middletown's two ballot box locations: Croydon Hall or the MTPL!

Click HERE for instructions on how to vote by mail.
Click HERE for more information about Middletown's election services.

Give Back by Donating to Middletown's Back to School Supply Drive: Deadline is Thursday, 10/13

Back to School Supply Drive Donation Box

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.

Click HERE to view the list.

Take a Virtual Tour of Our Recently Renovated Recycling Center

Watch our latest TikTok to check out our recently renovated Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane)!

Need to drop off your recyclables? The Center is open Thursdays - Mondays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Click HERE to watch the TikTok.
Click HERE to read about the upgrades.

Recycle Your Fridge/Freezer with JCP&L and Receive $100

The Department of Public Works & Engineering (DPW) encourages residents to recycle their working fridge or freezer to receive $100 from JCP&L! You can also recycle your air conditioners or dehumidifiers and earn $35. JCP&L will collect the item and responsibly recycle it for you. No contact pickups are also available.

You must schedule your pickup before Wednesday, November 30^th to receive the money. You can either schedule online or by calling 888-740-8005.

Click HERE for more information and to schedule a pickup online.

Browse through Recreation's October Events!

Mark your calendars - October is a busy month with Middletown Recreation!

Visit www.middletownnj.org/recreation to check out all the adult and youth programs, as well as special events, happening next month.

Register Your Children for MAC's School's Out Day Camp on Wednesday, 10/5 and Monday, 10/10

The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) will be opening its School's Out Day Camp on Wednesday, October 5^th and Monday, October 10^th! The MAC offers full and half-day camp programming for elementary school students when Middletown's public school district is closed. Young students are invited to fill their day off from school with crafting, doodling, and more creative activities with Miss Fish, the Doodle Dude & friends!

There are morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions. A half-day costs $38 and a full-day costs $75. Children may be dropped off at the MAC Annex, which is located at the Middletown Reformed Church (121 Kings Highway), any time after 8:30 AM and must be picked up by 3:30 PM.

Click HERE for more information about the program and to register.

Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee Invites Local Veterans to Open House on Saturday, 10/22 at 1 PM

Support the MTPL at the Black & White Masquerade Gala on Friday, 10/28 at 7 PM

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the
Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) Black & White Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 28^th!

The gala is the kickoff event for the MTPL's "Re-Imagining Your Library" campaign, which is geared toward the redesign and renovation of our library's interior space!

Anticipated upgrades include:
- Additional group collaboration and study rooms
- Increased space for community programs
- Open concept space leading toward relaxed "Living Room" seating areas
- A new room featuring Middletown's history and archives, comfortable seating, advanced technology, and room for programming

50/50 Raffle
The Friends of the MTPL are also hosting a 50/50 Raffle, which can be purchased for $5 per ticket at the MTPL's circulation desk. The winner will receive 50 percent of the amount received for all tickets or rights to participate. The winner does not need to be present at the drawing, which will take place at the gala at 9:45 PM.

Click HERE to read more about the gala and its opportunities.

Catch a Hockey Game at Recreation's New Jersey Devils Middletown Night on Sunday, 1/22 at 2 PM

Hockey season is almost here! Cheer on the New Jersey Devils with Middletown on Sunday, January 22^nd as they take on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Purchase through the ticket link and you can enjoy an on-ice post-game experience! Limited tickets remain, so buy them today!

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Click HERE to find a drop off location.

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