Join Us for Middletown Day This Sunday, 10/22!
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Get ready for Middletown Day by checking out the entertainment and activities schedule above! Please join us as we come together as a community to celebrate all that makes Middletown so exceptional. The 2023 festival will feature the Business and Community Showcase, the return of the popular Car Show, as well as many familiar favorites including a food court, first responder demonstrations, live entertainment, family activities, and more!
Visit www.middletownnj.org/middletownday for more information. |
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Participate in the Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run This Sunday, 10/22!
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Exercise for a great cause at the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run, which is now rescheduled to Sunday, October 22nd! 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. All participants receive a medal. Long-sleeve t-shirts are included while supplies last. Sign up today at www.middletownnj.org/5K. |
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Register for Nixle to Receive Emergency Alerts & Updates
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Township Committee Celebrates MSC U8 Courage Red's Championships and Perfect Seasons!
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 The Township Committee presented Assistant Coach/Manager Antonio LaMota and the soccer players with certificates recognizing their hard work! The team showed off one of their well-earned trophies and surprised Mayor Tony Perry with a thank you card. |
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At Monday's meeting, the Township Committee recognized the Middletown Soccer Club (MSC) U8 Courage Red team for winning the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association Championships! The undefeated team completed two back-to-back perfect seasons with an impressive record of 20-0-0 while competing in the Premier bracket. With their team's 108 goals for and only 11 against, they truly represented Middletown like champs. We are so proud to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with them! Click HERE to view photos from the meeting. |
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Monmouth County's America250 Committee Presents Vision and Ideas for 2026 Anniversary Celebration
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 Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. and Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone passionately discuss this patriotic initiative while the Township Committee and Middletown representatives listen intently. |
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Prior to Courage Red being recognized for their championships, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. and Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone spoke about the County's America250 campaign as chair and co-chair of that committee. Ted Maturo, the committee's executive director, was also in attendance. America250 is the County's years-long initiative to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026 and the significant role that Monmouth County played in the fight for independence, as well as our rich history. The Committee is visiting municipalities across Monmouth County to generate awareness about activities leading up to this historical milestone, and Middletown was honored to be the first stop! The Township Committee recently passed a resolution endorsing RevolutionNJ, New Jersey's organization that will spearhead the state's celebration, and Monmouth County's America250 initiative. Visit www.monmouthNJ250.org for more information and follow @MonmouthNJ250 on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and YouTube. 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, November 19th. |
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St. Agnes Church Hosts Annual Blue Mass to Honor First Responders
On Wednesday, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz attended the Annual Blue Mass at St. Agnes Church (103 Center Avenue in Atlantic Highlands). The mass honors our local first responders and acknowledges all the good work they do. We are so thankful for our first responders and wish them safety.
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MTFD Promotes Fire Prevention Month and Safety
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Preschool |
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 Photo courtesy of New Monmouth Elementary School |
October is Fire Prevention Month! The Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) recognized this by making special visits to Middletown Preschool and New Monmouth Elementary School. Belford Engine Fire Company stopped by New Monmouth Elementary School last week to share safety tips and other critical information about what to do if a fire starts at home. The firefighters brought their mobile fire safety training unit, which is a portable trailer that resembles what students may encounter in their home setting before and during a fire emergency. The mobile fire safety training unit offered students a hands-on experience where they could apply the knowledge they learned from the safety demonstration in an authentic environment. Port Monmouth Fire Company came to Middletown Preschool earlier this week and taught the students about fire drills and allowed them to explore different types of equipment. This visit gave the preschoolers a new appreciation for firefighters and how they keep us safe!
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Belford Engine Fire Company Christens New Truck
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Committeeman and Ex-Fire Chief Ryan Clarke were happy to celebrate the new engine! (Photo courtesy of Belford Engine Fire Company) |
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Last weekend, Belford Engine Fire Company held a wetdown - both literally and ceremonially - for the newest engine in the MTFD's fleet! Thank you to all our volunteers for their continued dedication to serving and protecting our residents. The MTFD is the world's largest all-volunteer fire department, and it is important that they have the best equipment possible so they can stay safe and successfully help others. Middletown is proud to support our first responders! |
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Middletown Senior Center Hosts Joint Halloween and Birthday Party
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 Middletown Senior Center members jam out to the live entertainment by either running to the dance floor or clapping along from their seats! (Photo courtesy of Middletown Recreation) |
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Middletown Senior Center had a spooky good time at the joint Halloween and Birthday Party last week! Members enjoyed delicious cake, danced to live entertainment, celebrated birthdays from July through October, and competed in a costume contest. Costumes ranged from witches to cowgirls to Star Wars Jedis and everything in between! Visit www.middletownnj.org/seniors to learn more about our senior center. |
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Middletown Township Offers Grants Up to $60K to Create Accessory Apartments
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 Pictured above are different types of accessory apartments. All are subject to area zoning standards. (Photo courtesy of American Planning Association) |
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Middletown Township permits owners of single-family residential dwellings to create an accessory apartment on their property for low- and moderate-income households. It can be either in an accessory building (i.e., a second story apartment over a detached garage) or within the single-family dwelling. The Middletown Accessory Apartment Program is now offering grants up to $60K to help build the apartment. Depending on the type of apartment (low- or moderate-income) and the number of bedrooms, you can collect monthly rents ranging from $800 to $1,800. Potential occupants must come from the Township’s affordable housing waiting list. Occupants cannot be family or friends. For more information, please contact Planning Director Amy Citrano at 732-615-2000 x2209. |
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Spread Some Cheer with Our Holiday Helpers Program
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Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Middletown Township is pleased to present Holiday Helpers to support our Middletown families in need with our upcoming Thanksgiving Food and Gift Drives! Please visit www.middletownnj.org/holidayhelpers for a list of food items we are collecting, information about where and when to drop them off, and how to sign up to participate in the Holiday Helpers Gift Drive. Questions? Call the Middletown Township Health Department at 732-615-2085. Thank you for your generosity and spreading holiday cheer! |
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Middletown Selected as Location for U.S.S. NEW JERSEY SSN 796 Commissioning Ceremony in April
Mayor Perry and the Township Committee are beyond honored and excited that our town will be on full display throughout this week-long ceremony. The submarine arrives on Monday, April 1st and Commissioning Day is on Saturday, April 6th. Visit www.njcommissioning.org and social media (USS NEW JERSEY Commissioning Committee) to check out the schedule of community events.
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U.S.S. New Jersey Commissioning Committee Holds Souvenir Coin Design Contest: Deadline Tuesday, 10/31!
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The Commissioning Committee is organizing a commemorative Coin Design Contest for high school and middle school students across the state. The deadline is Tuesday, October 31st. Each county will select a first and second place winner and the Committee will select an overall winner whose design will be featured on the back side of the souvenir coin to be sold at the commissioning ceremony. The main prize is a $1,000 scholarship and a ticket to the ceremony at NWS Earle’s waterfront in Leonardo. Watch this video to learn more about the contest and how to submit your entry. |
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Save the Date for our Annual Veterans Day Parade: Sunday, 11/5 @ 1:00 PM
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Nominate a Middletown Veteran for the 2023 Veteran of the Year Award by Friday, 12/1
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3 Ways to Vote in Upcoming General Election
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Where to Drop Off Your Mail-In Ballot
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Please feel free to drop off your November General Election mail-in ballot at one of Middletown's two ballot box locations: Croydon Hall or the MTPL.
Click HERE for instructions on how to vote by mail.
Click HERE for more information about Middletown's election services. |
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Register Now for Middletown Recreation's Halloween Hullabaloo
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This spooktacular evening presented by Middletown Recreation, the Middletown Arts Center, and the Middletown Township Education Association is free for residents and includes a costume contest, cartooning with the Doodle Dude and Miss Fish, craft vendors, an inflatable corn maze, a bonfire, hayrides, goodies, and more! Trick-or-treat bags will be given to the first 500 kids at the event. Registration is recommended. Click HERE for more information. |
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Buy Tickets for Guys and Dolls Playing at the MAC Next Two Weekends
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Guys and Dolls, presented by The MAC Players, opens today at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street)! The show will be playing the next two weekends. Seniors will be given an extra $5 discount at the show on Sunday, October 22nd at 2 PM! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafés of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually, everyone ends up right where they belong. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Register for MTPL's Silly Snakes Show on Monday, 10/23 at 10 or 11 AM
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The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is hosting Silly Snake Stories with Live Snakes, presented by the Monmouth County Parks System, in its Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) in two shows on Monday! The first show is from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, followed by the 11:00 to 11:45 AM presentation. The event is for kids ages 3-5. A parent or guardian must accompany them. Registration is required for all attendees. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Attend the MTPL's Ghost Hunting 101 Program on Thursday, 10/26 at 7 PM
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It's spoOoOoky season! Stop by the MTPL's Community Room this upcoming Thursday for a look at the ins and outs of paranormal investigating. Learn about the methods, techniques, and technology used by ghost hunters to capture evidence. Greg will also share audio and video clips and personal stories of paranormal activity encountered at historic sites in New Jersey. Registration is recommended. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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'Tis the Season to Give: Donate Blood at Lincroft Fire Company on Tuesday, 11/7 from 12:30-6:30 PM
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Please help our community by stopping by Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) on Tuesday, November 7th to donate a pint of blood. Appointments are suggested and can be made by either calling 800-933-2566, visiting the New York Blood Center's website, or scanning the QR code pictured above. If you register online, please search sponsor code "70286". Click HERE to make an appointment. |
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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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Middletown Township Health Department Provides Resource to Find Vaccines
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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 (PDF). |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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