Middletown Officially Plants 9/11 Survivor Tree
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 Janice and Ken Tietjen show Mayor Perry, Committeeman Clarke, and Committeewoman Kratz where their son's name is on the Flag of Heroes.
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On Wednesday, Middletown planted its 9/11 Survivor Tree – a cloned offspring of the original Callery pear tree that endured the September 11, 2001 terror attacks at the World Trade Center. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation donated the clone in May, and it was the first time the organization gifted a clone to a municipality outside of New York City.
Mayor Tony Perry and members of the Township Committee watched the 15-foot tree get gently lowered into its forever home at our World Trade Center Memorial Gardens, located next to the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street). Doug Kniss of Bartlett Tree Experts and Paul Inglese, owner of Chapel Hill Nursery, along with his 12-year-old son Aidan and staff members, collaborated and donated both their time and expertise to successfully transplant the tree and safeguard its wellbeing. Paul’s crew was responsible for physically transplanting the tree, while Doug created a comprehensive program to ensure long-term health.
Middletown residents Janice and Ken Tietjen, parents of Kenneth Tietjen, a Port Authority officer who lost his life on that tragic day, attended the ceremony to present the Township with a Flag of Heroes. The flag contains the names of the emergency services personnel who gave their lives to save others in the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
As Middletown suffered the second most 9/11 losses after New York City, the Survivor Tree stands as a symbol of perseverance rooted in strength. Visitors can find the tree at the end of the memorial pathway by the new monuments that were installed last year in honor of the 20th anniversary.
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Port Monmouth Fire Company Celebrates Centennial
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 Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor and Ex-Fire Chief Rick Hibell, Committeeman and Ex-Fire Chief Ryan Clarke, and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz join PMFC members for a large group photo!
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The Middletown Township Committee was honored to join Port Monmouth Fire Company No. 1 (PMFC) when it celebrated its 100th anniversary last weekend! Mayor Tony Perry, alongside Deputy Mayor and Ex-Fire Chief Rick Hibell, Committeeman and Ex-Fire Chief Ryan Clarke, and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, presented a proclamation and personally thanked every member, both past and present, for their unwavering commitment to our all-volunteer fire department.
At the event, Charlie Rogers, the director of our Office of Emergency Management and Ex-Fire Chief of PMFC, received the "Pride and Tradition Award" for his longtime service to the company. PMFC also recognized its newest volunteer, John Manzella, who recently graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Although PMFC's t-shirt colors are navy and black, the company welcomed John by gifting him its t-shirt in the same green that is the Marine Corps uniform. |
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Belford Engine Company Hosts 5th Annual Car Show
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 Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeeman Ryan Clarke, and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz pose with the Mayor's Choice winner!
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Last weekend, Belford Engine Company hosted its 5th annual car show. More than 100 incredible cars were featured at the fun event, but the Mayor's Choice went to a 1946 Ford Woody owned by one of our residents! |
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Mayor Tony Perry Receives "Good Scout Award" at
Boy Scouts of America Monmouth Council's
Eastern Monmouth Reception
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 Pictured from left: Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Former Senator Joe Kyrillos, Mayor Tony Perry, Michelle Bennett, and Committeeman Ryan Clarke
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On Thursday evening, Mayor Tony Perry received the "Good Scout Award" at the Boy Scouts of America Monmouth Council's Eastern Monmouth Good Scout Reception at Navesink Country Club. He was bestowed this prestigious honor in appreciation of his professional accomplishments and dedicated service to the community.
Former Senator Joseph Kyrillos presented the award to Mayor Perry, as well as a proclamation from the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey. |
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Township Committee to Host Regular Meeting on Monday, 10/17 The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, October 17th 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 2343 002 6209 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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Scout Troops Learn About Local Government
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This week, Mayor Perry had the honor of meeting with several local troops at Town Hall. Cub Scouts Pack 142 stopped by Mayor's Office Hours as part of their "Building a Better World" requirement to discuss the mayor's role in Middletown.
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Two Girls Scouts groups, Fairview Troop 1410 and Bayview Troop 231, also stopped by Town Hall as they work toward their "Democracy for Brownies" badge. They met with Mayor Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and MTPD Detective Ric Cruz to learn about the purpose and levels of government.
Both groups held mock Township Committee Meetings so they could see firsthand how local government works and learn how their voice can make a difference. |
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Recreation, Social Services, and Cub Scout Packs Stuff Backpacks with Items from Back to School Supply Drive
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 Our volunteer Cub Scouts beam with pride as they show off all the backpacks they stuffed!
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On Thursday, Middletown Recreation, Social Services, and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz were thrilled to join local Cub Scout packs for a backpack stuffing event! The packs used donations from our recent Back to School Supply Drive to fill 50 backpacks.
Thank you to everyone who donated! |
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Under My Skin For Life Foundation Donates to Local Nonprofit OASIS tlc with Township's Support
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 Members of the Township Committee and Chief Weber were honored to join the two nonprofits at this special event and get a tour of Oasis Farms!
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Last weekend, Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Police Chief Craig Weber, along with Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger and Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn, stopped by Oasis Farms for a check presentation from the Under My Skin For Life Foundation!
In September, Under My Skin For Life hosted the event Arts for Autism to raise money for OASIS tlc, a Middletown nonprofit with a mission to promote autism inclusion and acceptance by employing autistic adults to work on its farm. Last Sunday, Under My Skin For Life officially donated the $12,250 that was raised! |
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Congratulations to the 1st Session of 8th Grade Graduates of Project P.L.U.S.!
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Earlier this week, the first session of 8th grade students graduated from Middletown Municipal Alliance's Project P.L.U.S. (Peer Leaders Understanding Students)! The free and after-school 4-week program teaches students the personal, health, and legal consequences of dangerous substances and how to become a leader in their community. Way to go, graduates! |
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Demolition of Old Town Hall Buildings Continues
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This week, demolition began on the old Town Hall. In September, one of the old Town Hall buildings (which was most recently used as a boxing gym) was removed. Once the old Town Hall/police station is fully demolished, the Township will be able to make way for a large parking lot for the new municipal complex. |
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Register for the Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run on Sat., 10/22 at 8:45 AM
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Lace up for a challenging trail race and join Middletown Recreation at the 4th 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 sports-tek shirt and medal (while supplies last).
Click HERE for additional information and to register.
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Save the Date for the Veterans Day Parade: Sunday, 11/6
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Nominate a Middletown Veteran for Inaugural
"Veteran of the Year" Award
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Click HERE for more information about the award.
Click HERE to complete a nomination form. |
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Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee Invites Local Veterans to Open House on Saturday, 10/22 at 1 PM
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Drop Off Mail-In Ballots at Boxes Located at MTPL
and Croydon Hall
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Please feel free to drop off your November General Election mail-in ballot at one of our 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. |
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Find the Perfect Preschool at Recreation's Fair on Wednesday, 10/26 from 6 - 8 PM
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Finding the perfect preschool for your child can be tough, so Recreation is here to save the day with a FREE Preschool Fair for interested parents and guardians!
Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) are bringing preschools across town together in one place for your convenience on Wednesday, October 26th at the MTPL (55 New Monmouth Road). Representatives from different schools will be present to speak to you about class options, registration availability, and answer any questions you may have.
Click HERE for more information and a list of participating schools. |
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Spend a Spooky Evening at Recreation's
Halloween Hullabaloo on Saturday, 10/29 from 5 - 8 PM!
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Join Recreation for a spooktacular evening filled with hayrides, a bonfire, human and dog costume contest, cartooning with the Doodle Dude, crafts, a mechanical Pumpkin ride, DJ, and more at the Halloween Hullabaloo at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) on Saturday, October 29th from 5 - 8 PM! All activities are FREE for residents! Best Day Ever ice cream and Chick-fil-A food trucks will be on site and goodie bags will be given to the first 500 children at the event. Registration via CommunityPass is recommended.Sign into CommunityPass and click HERE to register. |
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Purchase Tickets for MAC's "The Addams Family" from
Fri., 10/21 - Sun., 10/23 & Fri., 10/28 - Sun., 10/30
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The MAC Players, the MAC's community theater group, returns this fall with the creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy!
The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness and daughter of Gomez and Morticia, has fallen in love with a sweet, smart “normal” young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. Everything changes for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “regular” boyfriend and his parents. This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family and is a whimsical night of music, chills, and thrills! Performances will take place from Friday, October 21st - Sunday, October 23rd and Friday, October 28th - Sunday, October 30th. The Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7 PM and the Sunday shows will be at 2 PM.
Get your tickets HERE today! |
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Support the MTPL at the Black & White Masquerade Gala on Friday, 10/28 at 7 PM
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Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the MTPL's Black & White Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 28th!
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. |
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Pre-Register for Health Department's Free
Dogs-Only Rabies Clinic on Saturday, 10/22:
Register by Thursday, 10/20
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The Health Department is holding a FREE dogs-only rabies clinic on Saturday, October 22nd from 8:30 - 9:30 AM at the Croydon Hall Gym Parking Lot (900 Leonardville Road).
Animal Control will open an additional session from 9:30 - 10:00 AM if the first session fills up. Registration closes on Thursday, October 20th at 10:00 AM.Click HERE to pre-register. |
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Monmouth County October COVID-19 Clinics
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Click on the graphic to view the image larger.
Visit www.vaccines.gov/search to find other locations to receive a
Pfizer or Moderna booster. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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