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Middletown Hosts 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Service on Monday, 9/11 at 7:00 PM
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The community is invited to attend our memorial service to honor and remember those we lost in the the World Trade Center attack 22 years ago. There will be a moment of silence, wreath tribute, and a candlelit walk through the Middletown Township World Trade Center Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street next to the Middletown Arts Center). |
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MTPD Invites Community to Support PBA Local 124's 4th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K on Saturday, 9/9
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Proceeds from the 5K will go to a memorial scholarship fund created in honor of late Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) Detective Lieutenant Joseph Capriotti. As "keeper of the list" of the 37 residents we tragically lost on 9/11, Capriotti personally notified every single Middletown family who had lost a loved one that day. As a result of his response to Ground Zero, he contracted cancer and lost his battle in June 2019. The memorial scholarship fund was created as a way to pay tribute to the tremendous impact he has made to the families of the victims and to our community. Registration is $30 for the 5K Run + Walk and $15 for the Kids' Race (prices increase after September 7th). Visit www.911middletown5k.com for more information and to register. |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Tuesday, 9/5 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th 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. If prompted, please enter your name and email address to join. To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388. The event access code is 2334 964 6056 followed by #. Enter 2023 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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Vote by Mail Opt Out Deadline for General Election is Today, 9/1!
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters who are enrolled to automatically receive mail-in ballots for voting that Friday, September 1st is the deadline to opt out of receiving mail-in ballots for the 2023 General Election. These voters can opt out by completing the Vote by Mail Opt Out form, available on MonmouthCountyVotes.com and “Monmouth County Votes” Mobile App, and submitting it to the County Clerk’s Election Office by September 1st. After September 1st, voters who are currently enrolled to receive mail-in ballots will be unable to vote in person on a machine, however, they may still vote during early voting or on Election Day via provisional paper ballots. In addition to voting by mail, New Jersey voters have the option to cast their ballots for the 2023 General Election in person during early voting at one of the County’s 10 designated polling locations from Saturday, October 28th through Sunday, November 5th, or the traditional way of voting in person on Election Day, November 7th, at their assigned polling location. For more information, please visit MonmouthCountyVotes.com, download the County Clerk’s free “Monmouth County Votes” Mobile App, or call the County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-431-7790.
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Middletown Township Committee Proclaims 8/31 Overdose Awareness Day in Our Town
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 Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County volunteers placed 50 purple flags on the lawn outside our counseling center in Lincroft to honor each life lost to overdose in Monmouth County from 1/1 – 3/31 of this year. There are also 2 white flags that represent all individuals who lost their lives to an overdose throughout 2022. |
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The Middletown Township Committee recognized Overdose Awareness Day (August 31st) with a proclamation at the Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting on Monday, August 21st. National Recovery Month will also be observed in Middletown Township during the month of September to help educate our community about available programs. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out to Crossroads at the Lincroft Annex, a New Jersey licensed facility that provides substance use disorder services to all Middletown residents. Call Crossroads at 732-615-2277 to speak with a counselor. Click HERE for more information about Crossroads at the Lincroft Annex. |
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Deadline Extended for Free Fall Tutoring Program forIncome-Eligible Students: Apply by Friday, 9/8!
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Donate to Middletown's Back to School Supply Drive by Tuesday, 9/26
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Middletown Recreation, Middletown Social Services, Middletown Cub Scout packs, and Memorial Sloan Kettering are collecting school supplies for residents in need. There is no sales tax on school supplies through Monday, September 4th, so it's the perfect time to grab some! Please consider donating and helping students get off to a great start. Click HERE to view our list of supplies and drop-off locations. |
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Become a School Crossing Guard!
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The Traffic Safety Bureau is still hiring crossing guards, so please apply if you are interested or help us spread the word. We wish everyone a happy and safe school year! Click HERE for more information and to apply. |
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Registration for MAC's Fall Classes Opens on Tuesday, 9/5 at 9:00 AM!
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Registration for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) Fall 2023 classes opens on Tuesday, September 5th at 9 AM. Get a head start by checking out all the wonderful programs they're offering! Click HERE to view the youth classes and click HERE to view the adult ones. |
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Celebrate the Grand Opening of Middletown Dog Park on Friday, 9/8 from 4-6 PM!
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Bring your dog to Tindall Park (across from Middletown High School North) on Friday, September 8th to celebrate the Middletown Dog Park Grand Opening! Join us for treats, giveaways, and to check out dog-related businesses and vendors. Please visit www.middletownnj.org/dogpark to read the rules and expectations. If you have a dog-related business, contact recreation@middletownnj.org to see how you can get involved in this special day! |
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Join Us for the Middletown Day Festival & Car Show on Saturday, 9/23 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Middletown Day returns to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall this year on Saturday, September 23rd! Join us as a business, vendor, sponsor, or car show participant as we come together as a community to celebrate all that makes Middletown so exceptional. Visit www.middletownnj.org/middletownday for more information. |
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September is National Preparedness Month: Register for Middletown Township's Emergency Alerts!
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Middletown Township encourages all residents to register for Nixle, our emergency communications platform. Once registered, you will receive alerts about traffic detours, severe weather, criminal activities, missing persons, and more. Text MiddletownNJ to 888-777 or visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle to register. |
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: Get Yours at the MTPL Today!
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The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is encouraging all Middletown residents, students, and business owners to sign up for a library card. There will be a free prize given to everyone who comes to the MTPL (55 New Monmouth Road) during the month of September and signs up for one. Visit www.mtpl.org to see all the great resources and programs the MTPL offers! |
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"Fall Into Wellness" with MTPL's September Series
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The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) invites the community to attend its September series of virtual and in-person wellness programs that aim to provide adults with tools and tips to help them thrive this autumn. MTPL’s Wellness Series programs are free and open to all who wish to attend. Click HERE to read the MTPL's press release for more information. |
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Pre-Register for Middletown Animal Control's Free Cat Rabies Clinic on Tuesday, 9/12 from 5:15-6:30 PM
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8/30/23 Rabies Alert: Rabid Raccoon Found Near Atlantic Ave. and Navesink Ave.
The Middletown Township Animal Control Division responded to a call for a sick raccoon on Friday, August 25th. The animal was found in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Navesink Avenue. Middletown Animal Control Officers captured the raccoon. Lab results confirmed the raccoon was positive for rabies. Click HERE to read the full alert.
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Report Your Missed Trash, Recycling, or Bulk Collection to DPW
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We encourage you to complete a form at www.middletownnj.org/missedpickup if your trash, recycling, or bulk was not collected. Please call DPW at 732-615-2090 if you have any questions. Click HERE to complete DPW's form. |
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Attend Shore Voices' Patriotic Concert at the MTPL on Tuesday, 9/5 at 7 PM
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Extend your Labor Day celebration and come to the Middletown Township Public Library on Tuesday to enjoy the sounds of this popular, local a cappella group's patriotic performance! The concert will take place in the Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Registration is not required. |
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Attend MTPL's Women Singer-Songwriters from the '60s and '70s Program on Saturday, 9/9 at 2 PM
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Local artist Carol Selick, along with a keyboardist, will be at the Middletown Township Public Library next weekend to perform songs featuring female singers/songwriters of the 1960s and 1970s such as Carole King, Laura Nyro, Carly Simon, and Joni Mitchell. She will also share a bit of background on these artists. The program will last one hour in the Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is recommended, but not required. Click HERE more information about Carol Selick and to register. |
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Register for the Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run Happening on Sunday, 10/15
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Exercise for a great cause at the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run! Race the trails of Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) to compete for an awesome prize while raising money for RallyCap Sports, a nonprofit that brings recreational opportunities to children and young adults with special needs while also providing life-changing volunteer opportunities. Long sleeve t-shirts will be given to the first 150 participants! Sign up today at www.middletownnj.org/5K. |
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Tap into Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) Program to Help Rehab or Renovate Your Home
If you want to finance the purchase of a home that needs rehabilitation or finance improvements to your current home, the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program (203(k) Program) may be the right choice for you. This program is available through FHA-approved lenders and allows homebuyers to finance the purchase of a home or homeowners to refinance a current mortgage, combining the cost of renovations, repairs, or remodeling into a single loan. The program permits homebuyers and homeowners to have home repair improvements incorporated into their mortgage. This way you can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or an FHA appraiser. Those who are buying a home can make it move-in ready by remodeling the kitchen, painting the interior, or purchasing new carpet. Homeowners can make property repairs, improvements, or prepare their home for sale. The 203(k) Program is also often used to rebuild or repair after a natural disaster such as a flood or hurricane. It is also available to HUD-approved non-profit organizations and government agencies. For more information and resources, check out this pamphlet. |
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Help Stomp Out the Spotted Lanternfly
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You have probably noticed Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam, everywhere you turn. Starting in September, SLF will lay eggs and die out by October or November (see lifecycle chart above). This insect is an invasive pest that has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. They feed on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in New Jersey. While it does not harm humans or animals, it can reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily-infested areas. As SLF feeds, the insect excretes honeydew (a sugary substance) which can attract bees, wasps, and other insects. The honeydew also builds up and promotes the growth for sooty mold (fungi), which can cover the plant, forest understories, patio furniture, cars, and more. If you see a Spotted Lanternfly, help us Stomp it Out! |
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Board of County Commissioners Reminds Residents About Mosquito Control Techniques
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to remind residents and visitors to be vigilant about mosquito borne illnesses such as East Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, and West Nile virus. “County residents can do their part in mosquito control by dumping water from tarps, buckets, and other containers around their home,” said Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Mosquito Control. “We are encouraging everyone to protect themselves with an EPA-approved repellent, to limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, and to wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when possible.” Residents who would like to learn more may call the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division at 732-542-3630 or submit a request for a courtesy inspection at www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito. Click HERE to read the County's full press release.
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Become a Monmouth County Poll Worker for the November General Election
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To qualify, you must be a registered voter in Monmouth County and attend a poll worker training class. You will be paid $300 for working a Primary Election or a General Election. Call the Monmouth County Board of Elections at 732-431-7802 x7150 to register for a training class. Click HERE to complete the application. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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