Middletown Township Earns Silver Recertification Status from Sustainable Jersey Program
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 Mayor Tony Perry, Township Administrator Tony Mercantante, and Township employees from both the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works & Engineering show off Middletown's recertification!
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On Tuesday, Middletown Township was honored at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon for becoming recertified as a silver town! Sustainable Jersey is a program that provides municipalities, schools, and school districts with tools, training, and incentives to pursue sustainability programs in New Jersey. Municipalities must meet a minimum of 350 points to achieve silver status.
Middletown is humbled for this recognition and very proud to work toward a greener and healthier township! |
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Middletown's Veterans Affairs Committee Receives
"We Value Our Veterans" Award
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 Pictured from left: New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy, VAC Chairman and Vietnam veteran Bob Siemer, and Brigadier General Lisa J. Hou, D.O. Photo courtesy of Mark C. Olsen
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On Veterans Day, Middletown Township and its all-volunteer Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC) were recognized with Governor Philip Murphy's "We Value Our Veterans Award". Governor Murphy and Brigadier General Lisa J. Hou, D.O. (the Adjutant General and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs) presented the award at the state's official Veterans Day ceremony, which was held in the Vietnam Era Museum at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel.
The award recognizes communities, businesses, and academic institutions who honor the sacrifices, patriotism, and bravery of New Jersey’s service members. VAC Chairman and Vietnam veteran Bob Siemer proudly accepted the award on the Township's and VAC's behalf.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/veterans for information about the VAC. |
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Pre-Register for Middletown Health Department's FREE Flu Shot Clinic for Residents on Monday, 11/21Deadline to Pre-Register is TODAY
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Middletown Township Health Department is hosting a free flu shot clinic for residents, ages 6 months and older, on Monday, November 21st from 10 AM - 12 PM. Pre-registration and a completed consent form is required.
Registration closes TONIGHT.Click HERE for more information and to pre-register. |
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Congratulations to the Recent 8th Grade Graduates of Project P.L.U.S.!
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Earlier this week, two 8th grade sessions 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. It also guides them to make good life choices and become a leader in their community. |
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Show Off Your Soccer Skills at Middletown Recreation's Turkey Soccer Shootout TOMORROW at 10 AM
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Think you've got the best penalty shot in town? Take your best shot at
Middletown Recreation's Turkey Soccer Shootout TOMORROW! Each participant gets five chances to rack up the most points. Top winners in each age range receive a frozen turkey courtesy of Circus Foodtown.
Click HERE for more information. |
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Compete in Middletown Recreation's Alumni Game TOMORROW at 11:30 AM
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Get together with your high school's alumni TOMORROW for a friendly scrimmage to crown the soccer champs of Middletown - High School North vs. South!
It costs $5 to play, but Middletown Recreation is also asking participants to bring a nonperishable canned food item for its food drive. All donations received will be given to Middletown Social Services to be distributed to residents in need.
Click HERE for more information. |
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Township Committee to Host Regular Meeting on Monday, 11/21The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, November 21st at 7:00 PM in the courtroom at 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 2331 361 5280 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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High School Juniors & Seniors: Save the Date for Local Business Meet & Greet at MAC on
Tuesday, 12/6 at 6:30 PM
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Juniors and seniors enrolled at Middletown High School North or South are invited to a meet & greet at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) to network with professionals, explore different fields, and learn about career opportunities!
This event will be hosted by the Middletown Township Public School District and Middletown Community Affairs Council on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 PM.
If you are a business owner and would like to participate in this networking event, please contact Dr. Patricia Vari-Cartier at cartierp@middletownk12.org by Wednesday, November 30th. |
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First Round of Leaf Collection Begins Monday, 11/28
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Click HERE for a list of FAQs, updates, and more information. |
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Our Middletown Elves are Collecting Letters to Santa:
Drop One Off by Thursday, 12/15!
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Click HERE for more information about how to drop off a letter.
Click HERE for a list of topics that children can write about. |
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Celebrate Late Musician Bob Kasper at the MAC's Music Café on Sunday, 11/20 from 4 - 6 PM
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Join the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) this Sunday for a very special Music Café in honor of late singer-songwriter Bob Kasper, who passed away last October from pancreatic cancer. Bob left the world with great memories and a catalogue of heartfelt songs, and his beautiful soul touched the lives of all who knew him.
Friends and fellow members of the local singer-songwriter scene will gather to celebrate his songs including: Bill Anania, Rudy Baker, Christian Beach, Gorgo Beach, Tim Borkovski, Paul During, Linda Eckman, Shelly Hesson, Al Milewski, Barbara Paskin, Frank Patrouch, Bob Savoy, and George Wirth.
The concert will take place inside the MAC's theater (36 Church Street). The event is free with a suggested donation of $5.Click HERE to read about Bob Kasper's music career. |
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Traverse Through Poricy Park at Middletown Recreation's Turkey Trot Hike on Wednesday, 11/23 at 2:30 PM
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Come stretch your legs before your Thanksgiving feast on Wednesday,
November 23rd at 2:30 PM! Join Middletown Recreation to hike the trails of Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) and remember to enjoy the beautiful scenery as you keep your eyes peeled for wildlife!
The hike will be about an hour and roughly 2 miles. Adults are required to stay with all children. This activity is geared more for people ages 5+, but younger hikers are also welcome. The Turkey Trot Hike costs $5 per person.
Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with MTPL's Thanksgiving Story Time on Saturday, 11/26 at 10:30 AM
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Get cozy and join the Middletown Township Public Library, located at 55 New Monmouth Road, for a special Thanksgiving Story Time on Saturday, November 26th in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. They will also hand out some coloring pages for patrons to take home. All are welcome to attend.
Click HERE for more information. |
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Hop Into the Holiday Spirit at Middletown Recreation's and the MAC's Tree Lighting on Sunday, 12/4 from 5 - 7 PM
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Look who's coming to town! Catch Middletown Recreation's and the MAC's (36 Church Street) Christmas Tree Lighting, followed by a holiday performance, on Sunday, December 4th! Bring the whole family to this festive event where you can get a photo with Santa, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, enjoy crafts, watch our ice sculptor, and more! There will be a FREE giveaway to the first 300 children. |
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Monmouth County November COVID-19 Clinics
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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