Reorganization Meeting Set for Sunday, 1/7 at 11 AM: Tony Perry and Rick Hibell Expected to Lead in 2024

Middletown Township invites you to the annual Reorganization of the Middletown Township Committee, volunteer emergency service organizations, and boards and commissions.

Click HERE for more information about the meeting.

Former and Current MTFD Chiefs and Township Committee Members

Photo courtesy of MTFD Public Information Officer Photographer Laurie Kegley

Congratulations to the 2024 MTFD & EMS Chiefs

Photo courtesy of Middletown EMS

Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) chiefs and Township Committee members pictured from left: 2023 Chief John Waltz Jr., Committeeman and Ex-Fire Chief Ryan Clarke, Deputy Mayor and Ex-Fire Chief Rick Hibell, Mayor Tony Perry, 2024 Chief William Kane Jr., Deputy Chief Anthony Fulciniti, First Assistant Chief Daniel P. Kelly, Second Assistant Chief Kevin Morrissey, and Third Assistant Chief Jacob Lawrence III

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 2024 chiefs pictured from left: Assistant Chief Floyd Goldstein, Deputy Chief Marco Fernandes, and Chief Brian McKittrick

Thank you to 2023 MTFD Chief John Waltz Jr. and 2023 EMS Chief Peter Procopio for their dedicated service to our community!

Prepare for Stormy Weather: Register for Nixle to Receive Local Emergency Alerts & Updates

Three ways to get emergency notifications, such as severe weather updates, from Middletown Township: Text your zip code to 888-777; Visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle to register for/customize notifications; Download the Everbridge Nixle mobile app on Apple Store or Google Play to receive/manage notifications and limit text messages. Less urgent messages will be delivered to your email address on file. If it isn’t on file, text your email address to 888-777 or download the mobile app.

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

Introducing New Township Tax Estimator Calculator

Instructions on how to use Tax Estimator Calculator

Visit www.middletownnj.org/assessment for information about how to understand your tax assessment, frequently asked questions, more details about our new tax estimator calculator, and an explanation of the tax rate calculation.

Christmas Tree Collection Dates: North Zone on Saturday, 1/13 & South Zone on Saturday, 1/20

New Year, New Hobby: Make an Artistic Resolution and Register Now for MAC's Winter Classes!

The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) Winter 2024 classes begin Monday, January 8^th, so register now! As a special way to thank everyone for their support, the MAC is offering an entire session of the Relax into Writing and Zumbini ("Mommy and Me" Music + Movement) classes for FREE!

Click HERE to view the youth classes and click HERE to view the adult ones.

Renew Your Dog License by Wednesday, 1/31!

2024 dog license renewals can be submitted either online or via mail between 1/1 and 1/31. Late fees begin 2/1.

Click HERE for more information about our pet licensing policy.

Benefit of Licensing Your Dog: The annual licensing fee goes directly toward services that benefit your pet?. Licensing fees are divided into several services including free rabies clinics, animal shelter fees, veterinarian fees, Animal Control equipment fees, and more.

With dog license renewals currently taking place, Middletown Animal Control would like to remind residents about the benefits of licensing your dog! Throughout the month of January, we will be sharing these advantages via our communications channels. Be sure to follow Middletown Township on Facebook, Instagram, and X!

Pre-Register Now For Middletown Animal Control's Free Dog Rabies Clinic on Thursday, 1/18

The clinic is from 5:15-6:30 PM at Croydon Hall Gym Parking Lot (900 Leonardville Road). Please call Animal Control at 732-615-2097 if you have any questions and visit www.middletownnj.org/rabies to pre-register.

Visit www.middletownnj.org/rabies for more information and to pre-register.

Beep Beep! Looking for a Job? Become a Bus Driver for the Middletown Senior Center!

Middletown Senior Center is hiring a bus driver! Details: $20/hour; CDL preferred, but not required; 3 days a week, flexible schedule

Click HERE to learn more about the job responsibilities and schedule.

Attend Our Preschool Fair on Wednesday, 1/10

Preschool Fair: Wednesday, 1/10 from 6-8 PM at the MTPL

Finding the perfect preschool for your child can be tough, so we're here to save the day! Middletown Recreation is bringing preschools throughout the town together in one place for your convenience. Representatives from various schools will be at the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) to speak about class options, program structure, and answer any questions you may have. The fair is free, but registration is recommended.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Attend MTPL's "How Money Works" Financial Education Seminar on Tuesday, 1/9 at 7 PM

Financially prepare yourself for the new year by attending the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) "How Money Works" financial education seminar on Tuesday! Miriam Baresh from Primerica Financial Services will be leading the program and discussing important financial topics, such as Rule of 72, Theory of Decreasing Responsibility, deferring taxes, and buying the right type of life insurance. Registration is recommended, but not required.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Register for One of MTPL's "Read to a Dog" Sessions on Thursday, 1/11 from 4-5 PM and Monday, 1/15 from 6-7 PM

Join one of the MTPL's "Read to a Dog" sessions on either Thursday, January 11^th or Monday, January 15^t^h!

Read to a Dog is a great way to improve the literacy skills of children. It encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener in our furry friends. Independent readers in grades K-5 will read to a certified therapy dog for 5-10 minutes. The therapy dogs and their owners are members of Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.

Children can bring a book they'd like to read to a dog or pick one out at the library. The program will take place in the MTPL's Community Room. Registration is required.

Click HERE to view MTPL's calendar and to register.

Celebrate National Blood Donor Month by Donating Blood at Lincroft Fire Company on Tuesday, 1/16

Information about blood drive at Lincroft Fire Company

Click on the graphic to view it in a larger PDF format.

Help our community by stopping by Lincroft Fire Company (601 Newman Springs Road) on Tuesday, January 16^th to donate a pint of blood! Appointments are recommended 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.

Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Maple Tree Tapping on Wednesday, 2/7 at 4 PM

Middletown Recreation Maple Tree Tapping

In the dead of winter, trees begin to prepare for spring. Join Middletown Recreation at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) to drill holes, hammer in tappers, and hang buckets - the first steps of making maple syrup!

Click HERE for more information and to register via CommunityPass.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Middletown Recreation's Daddy-Daughter Dance in February

Middletown Recreation Daddy-Daughter Lunar New Year Dance

Get ready to make some beautiful memories at Middletown Recreation's annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at Jacques Banquet Hall (500 Palmer Avenue). The theme is Chinese New Year – stop by for DJ, dancing, and surprises!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Audition on Saturday, 1/27 for MAC's 2024 Summer Intensive Dance Camp

Calling all dancers from any studio! The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) will be hosting five-day dance camp Summer Intensive from Monday, June 24^th through Friday, June 28^th. Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 27^th at the MAC (36 Church Street).

Click HERE for more information about how to pre-register for an audition.

Information about how to report missed garbage, recycling, or bulk pickup

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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