MTPD Swears in New Deputy Chief and Promotes Sergeants and Officers at Township Committee Meeting

At the Monday, April 17^th Township Committee Regular Meeting, Lieutenant John Werner was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and has now joined Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber and Deputy Chiefs Paul Bailey and John Kaiser in Administration. Sergeants Brian Dilworth and Donald Coates were also promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Officers Michael Heaton, Frank Mazza, and Joshua Midose were promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

"It's been said that promotion is not a reward for doing your job, but rather an indication of demonstrated ability to do even more," said Chief Weber. "I can honestly say we have never had a more educated, highly trained cadre of leadership in the department. I have full confidence in each one of these officers to lead the department into the future and know that they have the character and integrity to do what is necessary." 

Click HERE to read the full press release and the officers' bios.

MTPD Invites Residents to Participate in National Take Back Initiative TODAY, 4/22 from 10 AM - 2 PM

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

Celebrate Earth Day with Middletown TODAY! 

Celebrate Earth Day in the parks! Join Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Green Team TODAY, April 22^nd from 9-11 AM to beautify Camp Hope in Lincroft Acres (Orchard Hill Drive). Volunteers will line and maintain its trails. This great community service project is free for all residents.

Click HERE for more information.

Middletown South Travel Basketball 9U & 12U Teams Celebrate Championships at Town Hall

At Monday's meeting, the Township Committee also recognized the Middletown South Travel Basketball Program's 9U and 12U teams for their perfect seasons and winning both of their championships! This is the second year in a row that the 9U team accomplished this record and victory. Middletown is so proud to join the program in celebrating its many achievements!

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 30^th.

Bayshore Family Success Center Celebrates 

10 Year Anniversary

On Thursday, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell and Township Committeewoman Kim Kratz were honored to stop by Bayshore Family Success Center’s 10-year anniversary celebration at its facility located at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center in Leonardo. They presented Darcy Hazard, the director of the center, with a congratulatory certificate to thank the organization for enriching our community members’ lives through resources, events, and vital support.

Click HERE for more information about the center.

Middletown Elks Lodge 2179 Helps Local Family Purchase Walker for Toddler

On Wednesday, Mayor Tony Perry attended a presentation at Middletown Elks Lodge 2179 in Belford where two-year-old resident Cameron Fiorello and his family received a check to help them with the cost of a walker that they needed to buy. He and his family are so thrilled that he is now walking independently and greatly appreciate the Elks’ generosity. 

Middletown Health Department & Monmouth County Host Successful Monthly Childhood Immunization Clinic

On Thursday, Middletown Township Health Department and Monmouth County Health Department hosted its monthly Childhood Immunization Clinic at Town Hall. Students from Brookdale Community College's (BCC) Nursing 271 class joined County nurses and got real world training in assisting with patients!

The clinic takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 10 AM to 1 PM. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 732-431-7456.

Exciting Update on Conover Beacon!

The scaffolding around the Conover Beacon in Leonardo is officially up. The next step of this restoration project is to clean and paint the beacon, which is expected to be unveiled this summer!

Chesapeake Bay Helicopters Returning to JCP&L Region for UV/IR Patrols Beginning Wed., 4/26

On Wednesday, April 26^th, weather permitting, Chesapeake Bay Helicopters will be returning to the JCP&L Region to perform UV/IR patrols on our transmission lines. These inspections are expected to take approximately 4-5 days to complete. Work is weather dependent.

Click HERE to read JCP&L's press release.

Appreciate Writing & Poetry Artists at MTPL's Artist Cafe TODAY, 4/22 from 2-4 PM

Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) TODAY, April 22^nd for a panel discussion with local writers and poets from 2-4 PM at its Community Room. For the first hour, you will hear about how they got their start and continue to hone their craft. The second hour will be for all writers to ask questions and collaborate. Artists will also have the opportunity to show off their talents open mic style! The panel features Tobias Carroll, Christine Clemetson, Flora Higgins, Ryan Roberts, and Yao Tsao.

Listen to Live Music at the MAC's April Music Cafe on Sunday, 4/23 from 4-6 PM

Join the MAC this Sunday, April 23^rd from 4-6 PM for its monthly music cafe, featuring local talents and top-notch singer-songwriters Andy Judkis, Neil Kessler, Paul During, and Daniel Ravaglia. 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 for information about the showcase's artists and click HERE to donate to the MAC.

Attend Middletown Preschool's Free Art Show & 

Open House on Wednesday, 4/26 from 5-7:30 PM

Join Middletown Recreation at the Middletown Preschool (50 Bray Avenue) on Wednesday, April 26^th from 5-7:30 PM for some PreK art and a free open house!

Click HERE for more information.

Learn the Benefits of Home Gardening with MTPL on Saturday, 4/29 at 10 AM

Join the MTPL in its Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) to learn how to help improve water quality one plant at a time. This program will be presented by Katie Kotsay, a member of Clean Ocean Action's Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders (SEAL) Program.

Sign Up for Middletown Soccer Showdown Happening on Saturday, 6/3

Sign your team up for the Middletown Soccer Showdown, a double-elimination 4v4 tournament, to be crowned the winner of your division! All participants receive a commemorative patch and medals will be given to the winners. Divisions are based on grade (2^nd-8^th), gender, and skill level (recreation & travel).

Visit www.middletownnj.org/soccer for more information and to register.

Staples Announces Free Tech Take Back Program

The Middletown Green Team encourages residents to participate in Staples' Free Tech Take Back, a program that allows customers to bring certain items to Staples stores for recycling. This program will be available until Saturday, June 3^rd. 

Visit www.staples.com/recycling for more information.

Click HERE to view the expiration dates for each COVID-19 test brand.

Earn Extra Money by Becoming a Monmouth County 

Poll Worker

Report Your Missed Collection

Click HERE to complete DPW's form.

Monmouth County April COVID-19 Clinics

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

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