Mayor Tony Perry Joins Bi-Partisan Mission to War-Torn Israeli Communities

This week, Mayor Tony Perry joined a bi-partisan mission of elected officials, educators, and community leaders from across New Jersey to war-torn communities in Israel. 

During his three-day visit, he met with Mayor Itzik Danino of Ofakim which lost 40 residents and more held hostage by Hamas. After the tragic attacks of September 11^th, the world rallied in support of the United States and communities like Middletown who lost dozens of loved ones. As a symbol of our shared grief, Mayor Perry presented him with a flag of the United States which flew over Town Hall in honor of those lost on October 7^th. 

Mayor Perry also delivered homemade cards from Middletown students to the Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem. The school brings together Muslim and Jewish students, fostering unity and mutual growth.

Click HERE to read our press release for more information about the trip.

Bayshore Middle School Participates in Annual 

Great Kindness Challenge

On Monday, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz joined Bayshore Middle School as a leadership guest to kick off The Great Kindness Challenge! It is a weeklong, global campaign that is dedicated to students performing as many kind deeds as possible while using a provided checklist. 

Each leadership guest had a student they were paired with to discuss the importance of leadership and helping others. Committeewoman Kratz was thrilled to chat with 8^th grader Anna Doyle. 

Middletown commends Bayshore Middle School for uniting our community and spreading kindness!

MTFD Assists North Brunswick with Large 

Warehouse Fire

Earlier this week, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was requested by the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office to assist at an 8-alarm fire in North Brunswick. The Belford Engine Fire Company and River Plaza Hose Company responded with two engines to a lake in East Brunswick to secure a water source to fill tanker trucks for the firefighting efforts. Over the course of 4 hours, MTFD crews filled several tankers in excess of 27,000 gallons!

Interested in learning more or joining the MTFD? Visit www.mtfdnj.org.

This week, fifth grade students from Harmony Elementary School, New Monmouth Elementary School, and Ocean Elementary School graduated from Middletown Municipal Alliance's Project P.L.U.S. (Peer Leaders Understanding Students)! 

The free after school 8-week program teaches students the personal, health, and legal consequences of dangerous substances and prepares them for the upper grades. Thorne Middle School Principal Shannon Smith attended the graduations to meet her incoming students, while Harmony Elementary School Principal Erik Paulson and New Monmouth Elementary School Principal Matthew Ferri were proud to attend and show support.

Middletown Municipal Alliance thanks Prevention Specialists Nicki Francis and Hugh Wallace, as well as MTPD Chief R. Craig Weber, Detective Ric Cruz, Detective First Class Janine Kennedy, Sergeant Mike Heaton, and K9 Titan for their support.

Congratulations to the graduates and good luck in middle school!

Renew Your Dog License by Wednesday, 1/31!

The deadline to renew your dog license is rapidly approaching! Animal Control is extending its hours at 180 Main Street in Port Monmouth until 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31^st to assist residents who may have questions about dog license renewals.

Click HERE for more information about our pet licensing policy.

With dog license renewals currently taking place, Middletown Animal Control would like to remind residents about the benefits of licensing your dog! Visit www.middletownnj.org/petlicensing to read about other benefits and be sure to follow Middletown Township on Facebook, Instagram, and X!

Middletown Health Department & Monmouth County Partner for Free Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Beginning 

Tuesday, 1/30 from 1-3 PM

MTPD Announces Police Youth Week 2024 Dates: Registration Opens Tuesday, 2/20 at 10 AM

Save the date for MTPD's Police Youth Week registration! Once registration opens, applications can be completed online via CommunityPass. 

Click HERE for more information about Police Youth Week. 

Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to access CommunityPass.

Register for Middletown Recreation's FREE Open Recreation After-School Program

Join Middletown Recreation for some after-school fun at the Tonya Keller Community Center (50 Bray Avenue, North Middletown)! FREE for residents, Open Recreation provides a safe place for children to complete homework or play while being supervised. 

Click HERE to check out the monthly calendar and register.

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

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

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.

Quarterly Taxes Due Thursday, 2/1

Click HERE for more information about how to pay your taxes.

Listen to Live Music at the MAC's Monthly Music Cafe on Sunday, 1/28 from 4-6 PM

Join the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) on Sunday, January 28^th from 4-6 PM for its monthly singer-songwriters showcase featuring artists Frank Patrouch, Barbara Paskin, Daniel Ravaglia, and Kathy Moser! 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 more information about the concert.
 Click HERE to donate to the MAC.

Attend MTPL's Art Show Featuring Resident Bob Wille's Artwork from Tuesday, 1/30 - Thursday, 2/29

Celebrate the 13^th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, 2/3 at the MTPL

Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) next weekend for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Get to know the MTPL (55 New Monmouth Road) with crafts, activities, displays, and a special storytime at 10 AM! Registration is required for storytime.

Click HERE to register for storytime.

Scout Groups: Register for Maple Sugaring at Poricy Park in February or March

With cold nights and warm days, the late winter is the perfect time of year for maple sap in New Jersey. Join Middletown Recreation in February or March at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) to learn why you can collect sap only during this time, how to identify maples and other trees in the winter, and how boiling increases solution concentrations to create syrup. Bring your scout group out for hands-on learning!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Stay on Top of Winter Weather Advisories:

Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates 

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

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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