Middletown Minutes

Middletown High School North Ice Hockey Team Celebrates State Championship at Town Hall

Group photo of Ice Hockey Team and Township Committee

The Township Committee and Middletown High School North Principal Kevin Cullen join the team for a big group picture to celebrate its big win!

Town Hall was roaring at Monday's Township Committee Meeting as Middletown celebrated Middletown High School North Ice Hockey Team for winning the state championship. This is the team's second state championship in the school's history. The coaches and players received well-deserved certificates from the Township Committee to celebrate this monumental victory. Congratulations Lions!

Click HERE to watch the meeting on the Township's YouTube channel or catch it on our TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) every night at 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM through Sunday, April 2nd.

Middletown Partners with Interfaith Neighbors to Participate in March for Meals Initiative

Mayor Perry and a volunteer pack lunches together

Mayor Perry and a volunteer pack lunches together.

On Wednesday morning, Mayor Tony Perry helped Interfaith Neighbors at the Middletown Senior Center (900 Leonardville Road) pack lunches for March for Meals! Interfaith Neighbors is a nonprofit comprised of local faith communities who work together to address homelessness. March for Meals is Meals on Wheels' annual month-long campaign that raises public awareness about hunger and how it affects our senior citizens, as well as the importance of senior nutrition programs. Mayor Perry was humbled to join local volunteers to help those in need.

Congratulations to our Recent Project P.L.U.S. Graduates!

Project P.L.U.S. Graduates

Graduates from Tuesday's and Wednesday's classes proudly show off their diplomas! (Photo courtesy of Project P.L.U.S.)

Earlier this week, 5th grade students from Bayview Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School, Leonardo Elementary School, and Navesink Elementary School graduated from Middletown Municipal Alliance's Project P.L.U.S. (Peer Leaders Understanding Students)! The free after school 7-week program teaches students the personal, health, and legal consequences of dangerous substances and how to become a leader in their community. A total of 73 students were in this graduating class. Congratulations to the graduates!

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

Easter Basket Drive

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

Rabies Alert

3/21/23 Rabies Alert: Rabid Skunk Found in Area of Riverbrook Ave., Harvey Ave., and Shelbern Dr.


The Middletown Township Animal Control Division responded to a call of an ill skunk on Saturday, March 18th in the area of Riverbrook Avenue, Harvey Avenue, and Shelbern Drive in Lincroft. Middletown Animal Control captured the animal after it was involved in an altercation with a dog. Lab results confirmed the skunk was positive for rabies.


Click HERE to read important reminders regarding rabies and wildlife.

MAC School's Out Day Camp

Register for MAC's School's Out Day Camp from Monday, 4/3 - Friday, 4/7


The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) will be opening its School's Out Day Camp for spring break (Monday, April 3rd to Friday, April 7th)! 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 days off from school with crafting, doodling, and more creative activities with Miss Fish, the Doodle Dude, and 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 Recreation is Hiring: Apply Now!

Recreation is Hiring

Middletown Recreation is hiring for a number of positions within its Senior Center, Preschool, and Summer Camp departments.

Click HERE for more information and to apply. 

Prepare for Spring 2023 Brush Collection

Brush Collection Schedule

 Visit www.middletownnj.org/brush for a Q&A about curbside brush collection and information about regular brush disposal.

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Register for NJAW's Monmouth County Irrigation Efficiency Webinar on Friday, 3/31 at 9 AM


Help conserve Monmouth County's water supply by attending New Jersey American Water's (NJAW) informative webinar on Friday, March 31st at 9 AM!

Join representatives from NJAW and Rutgers University to learn more about Monmouth County's water supply constraints and how you can use water efficiently and help conserve our water supply. 


By attending this course, you can also obtain 1.5 hours of NJDCA Landscape Irrigation Contractor Continuing Education Credits (CEC) in water conservation.


Click HERE to register.

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NJNG Offers In-Person Energy Assistance to Customers through Friday, 6/30


On Wednesday, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) announced it will provide customers with personal support — at the company’s Asbury Park and Lakewood walk-in payment centers — to help access energy assistance grants to pay for their energy bills. On select days through June 30, 2023, representatives from local Community Action Partnership (CAP) agencies will be on hand to help customers determine eligibility for grants and other energy assistance programs and with the application process.


Click HERE to read NJNG's press release for more information.

Give Back by Donating Blood at Lincroft Fire Company on Tuesday, 4/4 from 12:30-6:30 PM

Lincroft Fire Company Blood Drive

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Please help our community by stopping by Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) on Tuesday, April 4th to donate blood! Appointments are suggested and can be made by either calling 800-933-2566 or via New York Blood Center's website.

Click HERE to make an appointment. Remember to search sponsor code "70286".

MTPD Encourages Residents to Volunteer and Apply for Local DVRT by Friday, 4/14

MTPD DVRT

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Click HERE to read MTPD's press release for more information.

Upcoming Events

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

Middletown Recreation EGGstravaganza

Join Middletown Recreation on Saturday, April 1st 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.

Register for Middletown Recreation's Beach Egg Hunt Next Saturday, 4/1

Middletown Recreation Beach Egg Hunt

After EGGstravaganza, BYOB(asket) and hop on over to Ideal Beach (Bayside Parkway in North Middletown) for Middletown Recreation’s egg hunt! Space is still available for children in grades K-12. 

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Celebrate NJ Makers Day at the MTPL Tomorrow (Saturday, 3/25)

MTPL NJ Makers Day

NJ Makers Day is a statewide, single day event that celebrates, promotes, and introduces "Maker Culture" to all! The Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) will be turned into a state-of-the-art, hands-on children's museum focused on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) TOMORROW (Saturday, March 25th) from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Click HERE for more information about the many programs being offered.

Looking for Weekend Plans? Buy Tickets for The Wizard of Oz at the MAC

MAC The Wizard of Oz

The MAC is proud to present The Wizard of Oz, a MAC Children's Theater Education production! Showtimes are TODAY (Friday, March 24th) at 7 PM, Saturday, March 25th at 2 and 7 PM, and Sunday, March 26th at 2 PM. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Enjoy Irish Music and Dances with MTPL's Irish Show on Thursday, 3/30 at 2:30 PM

MTPL Irish Show featuring Richard Stillman

Join the MTPL at its Community Room on Thursday, March 30th from 2:30-3:30 PM for an afternoon of Irish music, storytelling, and step dancing with Richard Stillman. Bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, and guitar will accompany the concert. Registration is NOT required.

Compete in Middletown PBA Local 124's Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, 4/8 at 11 AM

Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament

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Grab your cornhole partner and show off your skills by playing in Middletown PBA Local 124's Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 8th! This fun event will begin at 11 AM at VFW Post 2179 (1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth). Proceeds will assist the PBA with the various charities that it supports on an annual basis. Mayor Perry will be competing and encourages everyone to participate!

Click HERE to register.

Resources

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

Monmouth County Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program

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The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Friday, March 31st 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.

Monmouth County March COVID-19 Clinics

Monmouth County March 2023 COVID-19 Clinics

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

Report Your Missed Collection

DPW Missed Collection

Click HERE to complete DPW's form.

Register Your School-Aged Children for Free TB Skin Test (Mantoux) Appointment on Monday, 4/3

TB Skin Test Appointments

The Middletown Township Health Department is proud to partner with Monmouth County to offer free TB Skin Tests (Mantoux) on the first Monday of every month, beginning Monday, April 3rd. These tests are only available to school-aged children up to 18 years old. 

Appointments for the tests are required and will last ten minutes. The nurse will schedule a follow-up appointment with you after the exam. Test readings will be done on the first Wednesday of every month. You can schedule an exam appointment by visiting www.middletownnj.org/tbtest.

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