Middletown Files Complaint Against NJ Council on Local Mandates to Address Public Safety Costs

Earlier this week, Middletown Township officially filed a complaint against the State of New Jersey with the Council on Local Mandates to address how the bail reform statute is forcing the Township to incur $325,391.17 in increased public safety costs this year. This is due to the ongoing auto thefts and home invasions that have been plaguing Middletown and surrounding areas.  

This increased cost to municipalities will impact taxpayers during a time when it is critical to scale back spending. “Middletown Township is allocating over $325,000 in expenses to supplement these failed policies, and while you cannot put a price tag on public safety, it should come at the cost of the state,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “The Middletown Township Committee and I hope that other towns will jump onboard to support this complaint to ensure our voices are heard and fix this broken system.”  

Click HERE to read our press release for more information.

Local Girl Scouts Meet with Mayor Perry for Educational Discussion about Local Government

Yesterday, Girl Scout troops from Bayshore, Thompson, and Thorne Middle Schools visited Town Hall to meet with Mayor Tony Perry. The scouts had a diverse set of questions and learned about the history of Middletown and his varying mayoral responsibilities including daily tasks and how to be an effective leader. They also discussed our parks system, the uptick in auto thefts and public safety, as well as mental health and the impact of social media on kids.

 Kudos to these awesome young residents for getting involved!

The Middletown Township Public Library will be open on Presidents Day.

MTPD Announces Police Youth Week 2023 Dates:

Registration Opens Wednesday, 2/22 at 10 AM

Save the date for MTPD's Police Youth Week registration! Once registration opens, applications can be completed online via CommunityPass.

Click HERE for more information about Police Youth Week. Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to access CommunityPass.

Save the Date: Registration for Middletown Recreation's Summer Camp Opens on Wednesday, 3/1 for Residents

Middletown Recreation's 2023 Summer Camp registration opens on Wednesday, March 1^st at 10 AM for residents. Be sure to set an alarm and update your CommunityPass account before it sell outs! 

Click HERE for more information.

Help Neighbors in Need by Donating to Social Services' Easter Basket Drive by Friday, 3/31

Questions? Call Social Services at 732-615-2085. We kindly request that donations be dropped off by Friday, March 31^st.

Attention High School Juniors & Seniors: Apply for Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition by Friday, 3/10

Middletown Township is excited to partner with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for the 2023 Louis Bay 2^nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition! We encourage high school juniors and seniors who live in Middletown to compete for a chance to win one of three $1,000 scholarships. 

The essay for the statewide scholarship competition should be approximately 500 words and focus on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best". All applicants must submit the completed application and essay to the Mayor's Office by either emailing it to mayorsoffice@middletownnj.org or mailing it to 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 ATTN: Mayor's Office by Friday, March 10^th.

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Middletown Health Department Encourages Residents to Apply for Free Lead-Safe Home Program

The Community Affairs and Resource Center is administering the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Pilot Grant Program with funds provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

The purpose of this program is to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards to prevent elevated blood lead levels in residents in Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic Counties, with a specific focus on children and pregnant women. It can also assist households with no children. The program provides funding and technical assistance to low-to-moderate income tenants and owners.

Click HERE for more information.

Save the Date: Public Information Session about TNR on Wednesday, 3/15 at 6 PM

The public is invited to join Middletown Animal Control on Wednesday, March 15^th for a discussion with Monmouth County SPCA & Homeward Bound Adoption Center about a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program in Middletown. At the event, speakers will discuss the intentions, rules, and regulations of the program and allow people to sign up as colony caregivers.

Attend Virtual Public Meeting About Raritan Bay & Sandy Hook Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

Realtors: Learn How to Sell Homes in Flood Zones at NJAFM's Class on Wednesday, March 15^th at 11 AM

Middletown's Floodplain Manager/CRS Coordinator encourages local realtors to sign up for this class so they can get tips on how to sell homes in flood zones!

Click HERE for more information.

Apply for MTPD'S DVRT by Friday, 4/14

Click HERE for more information.

Celebrate Black History Month by Buying Tickets for "The Chef" at the MAC This Weekend & Next Weekend

Join the MAC this weekend and next weekend for the world premiere of "The Chef", a romantic comedy play! The production will have its opening night today and take place at 8 PM on Fridays, 3 PM and 8 PM on Saturdays, and 4 PM on Sundays. There will also be a meet-and-greet and Q&A session with playwright Larry Americ Allen on Sunday, February 19^th directly after the performance.

"The Chef" delves into the premise of “inner and outer” beauty through shy and introverted Halo, a man so unappealing to the eye that the world rejects him. However, he has a magical gift for baking and cooking where his food is so profound that it has the power to heal people and so delicious that people levitate and experience immense pleasure while consuming his food. 

Click HERE for more information and click HERE to purchase tickets.

Spend Presidents Day at MTPL's "Black History's Groundbreaking Geniuses" on Monday, 2/20 at 11 AM

Geniuses comes in all shapes and sizes and Black history is filled with amazing inventors, artists, and thinkers who have changed the world. The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is excited to have Bright Star Theatre perform "Black History's Groundbreaking Geniuses" on Monday, February 20^th at 11 AM in the MTPL's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road).

This show focuses on the brilliance of over a dozen amazing characters from Black history: scientists like surgeon Daniel Hale Williams, mathematicians like Dorothy Vaughan, literary geniuses like Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou, and artists like Alvin Ailey. Learn about them and be inspired to discover your own genius!

Click HERE for more information.

Join the MTPL for an Astronomy Observing Session on Friday, 2/24 at 6:30 PM

Join the MTPL on Friday, February 24^th at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) for an astronomy observing session! The STAR Astronomy Club will set up their telescopes from 6:30-8:00 PM to show participants the wonders in the winter sky. All are welcome to attend. The rain date will be Friday, March 24^th at the same time. Registration is not required.

Join Middletown PBA 124 and Hazlet PBA 189 at Annual Climb With A Cop Fundraiser on Saturday, 3/11 for SONJ

Middletown PBA 124 is partnering with Hazlet PBA 189 to host the annual Climb With A Cop fundraiser on Saturday, March 11^th. The event will take place at Gravity Vault (37 Kanes Lane) from 10 AM - 2 PM. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of New Jersey (SONJ). We hope to see you there!

Register for Middletown Recreation's March Madness Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition on Wednesday, 3/15

Wear your favorite basketball jersey and dribble, dish & swish your way to victory at Middletown Recreation's March Madness competition! Showcase your basketball skills against your peers by competing in your specific age division for cool prizes on Wednesday, March 15^th.

Click HERE for more information.

Hop into April with Middletown Recreation's EGGstravaganza on Saturday, 4/1 from 10 AM - 12 PM

Join Middletown Recreation on Saturday, April 1^st for a family-fun day of spring crafts and activities like planting your own flower, taking photos with a bunny, watching a balloon artist, hanging out with Doodle Dude & Miss Fish, interacting with animals at a petting zoo, and more! This festive event is free for residents and will take place at the MAC. Registration is encouraged.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Middletown Health Department Encourages You to Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!

Middletown Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Updated About the Flu

Click HERE for more information.

Get Your Tires Picked up by Monmouth County's Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program until Friday, 3/31

The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Friday, March 31^st to help prevent mosquitoes from growing in tires that hold rainwater. The division will come to your property and collect up to 10 car tires without rims. Please call 732-542-3630 and provide your name, address, number of tires, and the location of the tires on your property to arrange a pick-up. You do not need to bring the tires to the curb.

The Middletown Township Health Department encourages residents to participate in this program if you have tires that are wet and ready to be discarded. If you have tires you want to keep, please either store them inside or securely cover them if they are outside.

Deadline to Apply for ANCHOR Program Extended to Tuesday, 2/28

Click HERE for more information.

Monmouth County February COVID-19 Clinics

Visit www.vaccines.gov/search to find other locations to receive a Pfizer or Moderna booster.

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