Two Events, One Fun Day! 

Community Supports Mayor's Challenge and Middletown Day

Click HERE to view photos from the Mayor's Challenge and HERE to view photos from Middletown Day.

The Dog Barn and Groom Celebrates Grand Opening

Last week, The Dog Barn and Groom (409 NJ-36) opened in Port Monmouth! The canine salon is an extension of Hotel for Dogs (401 NJ-36), a daycare, boarding, and training facility that has been in Middletown for 14 years. Both businesses are owned by Jackie DeGroat and run on both love and PAWSitivity. We wish The Dog Barn and Groom all the best!

Visit www.ahotelfordogs.com for more information about their services.

MTPD Kicks off Spooky Season with Trunk-or-Treat at New Monmouth Baptist Church's Fall Fest

Skatepark Set to Open in Mid-November 

The new Kunkel Skatepark in Leonardo is almost ready for action!

Ramps, jumps, curbs, and rails have been installed in the center of the park, and the final site grading and parking lot have been completed. Finishing touches such as surface coatings, painting, and signage will be done over the next two weeks, weather permitting.

While it may look appealing to use the skatepark now, the site is still closed and not safe to use since construction continues. Anyone accessing the area for any reason will be considered trespassing so do not enter. 

A grand opening will be announced soon!

We Need Your Help! 

Township Collecting Donations for Thanksgiving Food Drive Through Thursday, 11/9

Middletown Township recently launched its Holiday Helpers program to support Middletown families in need with our upcoming Thanksgiving Food and Gift Drives!

First up is the Thanksgiving Food Drive! If you would like to donate food, please check out our list of items above (or at www.middletownnj.org/holidayhelpers) for your consideration. We are collecting only these specific items through Thursday, November 9^th on the days/times listed below. Expired items will not be accepted. Please keep in mind that the Township is closed on Tuesday, November 7^th. 

You can drop off items at the Croydon Hall Annex (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo) during the following days/times:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays:  8:00 – 11:00 AM
• Thursdays, Fridays:  12:00 – 2:30 PM

Any food left outside of the building will be discarded.

Visit www.middletownnj.org/holidayhelpers for more information about this drive and how 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!

MTPD Invites Residents to Participate in Operation Take Back NJ TOMORROW, 10/28 from 10 AM - 2 PM

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

MTFD Hosts Trick-or-Treating at Firehouses Across Town 

Members of the 11 companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) will be handing out candy on Halloween from 4-6 PM. Swing by for some treats,  meet your local volunteer firefighters, and learn more about the department! 

Click HERE for a list of firehouse addresses.

Show Off Your Halloween Costume in the MTPL's Allergy-Safe Halloween Parade on Tuesday, 10/31 at 10 AM

On the morning of Halloween, bring your child to the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) to trick or treat throughout the building (55 New Monmouth Road) for non-food "treats." Kids are encouraged to come in costume!

There will be no outside food to keep the event safe for children with allergies and other food restrictions. Please register each child who will be collecting "treats" along the parade route, so that the MTPL can ensure that they have enough items for all. Infants and adults do not need to register.

Click HERE for more information and to register your child.

Trick-or-Treating Curfew is 8 PM

Click HERE to read the ordinance about curfews.

Honor Fallen Heroes at WPC Field of Flags Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, 10/28 at 12 PM

After being postponed due to bad weather, Westminster Presbyterian Church (94 Tindall Road) will be holding its annual Field of Flags ceremony on Saturday, October 28^th at noon. The service is a solemn display of patriotism that pays homage to the men and women who have served our nation. This year, they planted 5,000 flags to honor veterans from every branch who served in every war and conflict in U.S. military history.

Early Voting Begins Saturday, 10/28

3 Ways to Vote in Upcoming General Election

Where to Drop Off Your Mail-In Ballot

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.

Save the Date for our Annual Veterans Day Parade: Sunday, 11/5 @ 1:00 PM

The 66^th annual Veterans Day Parade will be held is sponsored by VFW Post 2179 and the Township of Middletown. The parade will assemble at 12:30 PM at Bayview Elementary School and step off at 1:00 PM.

The approximately 2.3-mile route will begin at Bayview Elementary School, travel down Leonardville Road and proceed through Campbell’s Junction, turn right at Cherry Tree Farm Road, turn right onto Wilson Avenue, and turn right at Garrett Place, ending at the rear entrance to VFW Post 2179. Refreshments will be served at VFW Post 2179 (1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth) immediately following the parade. The reviewing stand will be located at Strollo's Lighthouse (83 Leonardville Road) in Belford.

Click HERE for more information and to review the parade route.

U.S.S. New Jersey Commissioning Committee Souvenir Coin Design Contest: Deadline Extended to Wednesday, 11/15!

The Commissioning Committee is holding a commemorative Coin Design Contest for high school and middle school students across the state. The deadline is Wednesday, November 15^th. 

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. 

Requirements:
 - Must be a high school or middle school student who is a resident of New Jersey
 - Each student may submit one entry
 - The coin design should fit within a circle of 2" in diameter (one side only)
 - Each entry should include a sketch of the coin design along with a brief explanation of its symbolism and significance. Include your name, your school’s name, and county.

Please submit your design to USSNJCoinContest@gmail.com  to enter the contest.

Nominate a Middletown Veteran for the 2023 Veteran of the Year Award by Friday, 12/1

Visit www.middletownnj.org/voty for more information.

Middletown Township Offers Grants Up to $60K to Create Accessory Apartments

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.

Register for Nixle to Receive Emergency Alerts & Updates

Visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle to register for Nixle.

Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Free After-School Open Recreation Program

Open Recreation is back for the school year! Free for residents, children can enjoy after-school fun, homework help, and supervised play at the Tonya Keller Community Center (50 Bray Avenue). Registration is quick and easy!

Click HERE to learn more and check out the fun monthly calendar.

Quarterly Taxes Due Wednesday, 11/1

Click HERE for information about how to pay your taxes.

Write Cards for Middletown Veterans at MTPL on Wednesday, 11/1 from 3-7 PM

Calling all students in grades 6-12! Show your appreciation for our veterans by stopping by the MTPL's Community Room on Wednesday, November 1^st between 3-7 PM to make a card for a Middletown veteran. Volunteer hours will be offered for each card you make. There is a limit of 5 cards per person.

Register Your Child for Middletown Recreation's Kids Snapology STEM Camp

Join Middletown Recreation over the public school district's upcoming November break (Monday, November 6^th through Friday, November 10^th) for some hands-on learning with Legos! Please note the camp will not be offered on Tuesday, November 7^th and Friday, November 10^th since Township offices will be closed. Choose one day or all three!

Click HERE for more information and to sign up.

Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Annual Dodgeball Tourney and Gift Drive by Friday, 11/17

Gather your team and compete for dodgeball glory because Middletown Recreation's annual dodgeball tournament and toy drive is back! Sign up your team by Friday, November 17^th and don't wait - a few divisions are already sold out!

Click HERE for more information and to sign up.

Buy Tickets for Guys and Dolls Now Playing at the MAC

Guys and Dolls, presented by The MAC Players, is playing at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) this weekend!

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.

'Tis the Season to Give: Donate Blood at Lincroft Fire Company on Tuesday, 11/7 from 12:30-6:30 PM

Please help our community by stopping by Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) on Tuesday, November 7^th 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.

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. 

Middletown Township Health Department Provides Resource to Find Vaccines

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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