Middletown Township Swears in First Female Municipal Court Judge
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 Standing alongside her children, Judge Clark recites the Oath of Office as Mayor Perry ceremoniously swears her in. |
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At the March 4th Township Committee Meeting, Mayor Tony Perry ceremoniously swore in Susan Schroeder Clark, Esq. to serve as the first female municipal court judge in the Township’s history. Ms. Clark’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Township Committee by resolution at the February 20th meeting. She began serving Middletown Township on Thursday, March 7th. “It is particularly meaningful that we are swearing in the Honorable Judge Clark during Women’s History Month,” said Mayor Tony Perry. “On behalf of the Township Committee, I welcome her as the first woman to hold the job and look forward to the impact she will make in our community.” Click HERE to read our press release about Judge Clark's swearing-in. Judge Clark also formally accepted the Township’s Women’s History Month proclamation to celebrate the moment and was applauded by her family, former colleagues, and local county and state elected officials who were at the meeting to congratulate her. |
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 Female leaders in Monmouth County join Judge Clark to accept the Women's History Month proclamation from Mayor Tony Perry. (Pictured from left: Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn, Middletown Township Board of Education Vice President Jacqueline Tobacco and Member Caterina Skalaski, Monmouth County Commissioner Sue Kiley, Mayor Tony Perry, Judge Susan Schroeder Clark, Esq., and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz) |
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Township Committee Recognizes Middletown High School South Student Thea Rowland for Winning State Wrestling Championship
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 Wrestling champion Thea Rowland proudly shows off her certificate with the support of her parents, coaches Erik Cook, Brian Winz, and Matthew Rosner, Board of Education members Jacqueline Tobacco and Caterina Skalaski, and Mayor Tony Perry |
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After Judge Clark was sworn in and presented with the Women's History Month proclamation, Mayor Tony Perry presented Middletown High School South junior Thea Rowland with a certificate to celebrate her becoming the 2024 NJSIAA Wrestling Female Individual State Champion in her weight class! Thea has been chasing this dream since 6th grade and she is the first female from the school to capture this title — a title that hasn’t been won since 1994. We were incredibly proud to honor her, especially during Women’s History Month. Please join us in congratulating Thea on this historic milestone! Click HERE to view photos from the meeting. 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, March 17th. |
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Middletown Continues Celebrating Read Across America!
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 Deputy Mayor Hibell and his mom Denise Hibell, a retired Middletown Township Public School teacher who taught at Bayview, read a book together. |
This week, Mayor Tony Perry and Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell were guest readers at several schools throughout Middletown in honor of Read Across America Week, a nationwide event that celebrates reading and imagination. On Wednesday, Mayor Perry began his morning at Fairview Elementary School where he read Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty to the entire 5th grade (Ms. Valinotti's and Ms. Sabolchick's classes). Later that day, Mayor Perry stopped by New Monmouth Elementary School to read Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds to 1st graders (Ms. Callas' and Vaughan's classes). At the same time, Deputy Mayor Hibell was at Bayview Elementary School where he read Superhero School by Aaron Reynolds to 3rd graders (Ms. Fichner's, Ms. Reda's, and Mrs. Silverstein's classes) - in his 4th grade classroom and with the help of his mom who used to teach there! While there, Deputy Mayor Hibell also ran into his 4th grade teacher who was a guest reader in a different classroom! Mayor Perry ended this week of fun at Nut Swamp Elementary School where he read What Do You Do with An Idea? by Kobi Yamada to 4th and 5th graders. The students asked important questions about the mayor's role and our community and had a lively discussion about the importance of voicing your opinion and not being afraid to share your ideas. Special thanks to Reading Specialist Jennifer Binney for organizing the guest readers and to all the teachers and students for the warm welcome (4th grade teachers: Miss Montgomery, Mrs. Montesano, Mrs. Gimeli, and Mrs. MacLellan and 5th grade teachers: Miss G. Wills, Mrs. Wills, Miss Halek, Mrs. Hurley, Mrs. Ferrari and Mrs. Jennings). The morning of learning wrapped up with an impressive 4th grader reciting the names of all the U.S. Presidents to Mayor Perry. Well done!
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Girl Scout Troop 688 Discuss Community with Mayor at Town Hall
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On Wednesday, Mayor Perry met with Girl Scout Troop 688 which consists of students from Lincroft Elementary School and Oak Hill Academy. The scouts asked great questions and learned a lot about how local government works in our community. We can't wait to see how these young leaders help shape the future of our town! |
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Catch up on Township Happenings in "Minute with the Mayor" Segment
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Join Mayor Tony Perry as he discusses Women's History Month in his "Minute with the Mayor" segment where he provides a recap of the most recent Township Committee Meeting. Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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NJDEP Places Port Monmouth Facility into "Operational Mode" Due to Heavy Rain
Due to the heavy rain predicted to reach our area Saturday morning through Sunday morning, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) placed the Port Monmouth facility into "Operational Mode” on Friday, March 8th at 12:40 PM. Click HERE to read our advisory for more information.
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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St. Augustine's Monastery Hosts Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass and Celebratory Brunch
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 Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz and her husband Willis take a photo with Father Luigi Hargain and the monks of St. Augustine's Monastery. |
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Last weekend, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz had a wonderful time at St. Augustine's Monastery's annual St. Patrick's Day brunch! Prior to brunch, Father Luigi Hargain led a mass in honor of Lady of Knock, a religious tale of hope in Ireland. After mass, patrons were able to enjoy delicious food and live Irish music. |
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Celebrate the Kunkel Park Skate Park's Grand Opening on Tuesday, 3/12 at 4:30 PM
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Due to the forecasted weather, the grand opening of the Kunkel Park Skate Park (Brevent Avenue in Leonardo) will now be taking place on Tuesday, March 12th! The ceremony will include a ribbon cutting, open skate, free lessons, raffles, and a helmet safety presentation by Hackensack Meridian Health. Click HERE for more information. |
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Conover Beacon Dedication Ceremony Postponed to Tuesday, 3/12 at 5:30 PM
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Right after the Kunkel Park Skate Park grand opening, skate your way over to Leonardo to attend the dedication ceremony of the newly-restored Conover Beacon (located on the northern end of Leonard Avenue)! This incredible structure has been part of Middletown's history for many decades. We hope to "sea" you there! Visit www.middletownnj.org/conoverbeacon to see the restoration progress. |
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Deadline to Participate in Our 2024 Master Plan Ideas Wall is Friday, 4/26
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We encourage you to visit www.middletownnj.org/mpideas to participate in our virtual "Ideas Wall" to help shape the future of our town. The wall will be live until Friday, 4/26 so please share your thoughts. |
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Register Now for MTPD's 2024 Police Youth Week!
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Registration is still open for the Middletown Township Police Department's (MTPD) 2024 Police Youth Week! Applications can be completed online via CommunityPass. Click HERE for more information about Police Youth Week. Visit www.middletownnj.org/signup to access CommunityPass. |
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Register Now for MAC's Summer Arts Camp!
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The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) 2024 summer camp registration is now open! The MAC's (36 Church Street) popular camps offer something for everyone all summer long – in two spacious locations! Whether it’s performing, painting, sculpting or dancing, the MAC’s state-of-the-art facility and additional MAC Annex Education Building (121 Kings Highway) have room for kids to flourish. Click HERE to check out the camp brochure and register. |
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Middletown Fire Prevention Encourages Residents to Read About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
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Middletown Fire Prevention would like to remind residents about the importance of safely handling lithium-ion batteries, which are typically found in electronics like cell phones, computers, and power tools. Visit www.middletownnj.org/fireprevention for important resources about lithium-ion battery safety. |
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Middletown recently amended our ordinances governing fire lanes. Please remember that fire lanes are for emergency vehicles only. Anyone using fire lanes to pick something up or drop off Amazon returns will be issued a ticket by the Middletown Township Police Department or Middletown Fire Marshal's office. |
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Donate Blood at Port Monmouth First Aid Squad on Thursday, 3/28 from 1-7 PM
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On Thursday, March 28th, Port Monmouth First Aid Squad (194 Wilson Avenue in Port Monmouth) will be working with New Jersey Blood Services to run a blood drive! The squad's front ambulance bay will be transformed from a vehicle bay to blood donation central. Donors need to bring a photo ID and are reminded to eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome depending on capacity. Please consider making an appointment and helping us spread the word! Click HERE to make an appointment. |
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Kick Off the 2024 Gardening Season with the Middletown Township Community Garden
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DPW Announces Spring 2024 Brush Collection Schedule
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MTPD Encourages Residents to Volunteer and Apply for Local Domestic Violence Response Team by Friday, 4/12
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Click HERE to read MTPD's press release for more information. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's March Madness: Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition
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Wear your favorite basketball jersey and dribble, dish, and swish your way to victory in Middletown Recreation's annual March Madness: Dribble, Dish & Swish Competition on Tuesday, March 19th from 5-6 PM! Showcase your basketball skills against your peers by competing in your specific age division. Mini basketball hoops will be given to all participants. Sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Register for MTPL's Seinfeld Trivia Night Happening on Thursday, 3/14 at 7 PM
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Test your knowledge at the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) Seinfeld Trivia Night next week! This fun event will take place in the Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Explore the Night Sky at MTPL's Astronomy Observing Session on Friday, 3/15 at 6:30 PM
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Join the MTPL on Friday, March 15th at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) where the STAR Astronomy Club will set up their telescopes and show attendees the wonders of the winter sky. All are welcome. Registration is NOT required. This program was originally scheduled in February, but was rescheduled due to the weather. |
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Save the Date and Hop into the Easter Spirit at Our Annual EGGstravaganza on Saturday, 3/23
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Join Middletown Recreation, the Middletown Arts Center (MAC), and the Middletown Township Education Association for a family-fun day of spring crafts, activities, planting your own flower, hanging out with Doodle Dude and Miss Fish, interacting with animals at a petting zoo, taking photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoying a bounce house, and more at our annual EGGstravaganza! This EGGcelent event is free for residents and will take place on Saturday, March 23rd from 10 AM - 1 PM at the MAC (36 Church Street). Click HERE for more information and to RSVP. |
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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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Know Someone with a Disability? Make Sure They Register with NJ Register Ready!
Middletown’s Office of Emergency Management encourages residents with disabilities to register with NJ Register Ready. This free program is designed to assist first responders and emergency planners in identifying community members who may need assistance evacuating in advance of an emergency. For more information about the program and the three ways you can register, visit www.middletownnj.org/oem.
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Make an Appointment for Middletown Health Department & Monmouth County's Free Vaccine Clinics
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The next clinic is on Tuesday, March 12th. Clinics are available by appointment only, so please call 732-431-7456 if you would like to make one. Patients under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Patients are NOT required to have insurance or bring their immunization records. |
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Monmouth County Mosquito Madness Tire Pick-up Program is Available through Sunday, 3/31
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The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be picking up tires through Sunday, March 31st to help prevent mosquitoes from growing in tires that hold rainwater. The division will come to your property and collect up to 10 car tires without rims. Please call 732-542-3630 and provide your name, address, number of tires, and the location of the tires on your property to arrange a pick-up. You do not need to bring the tires to the curb. The Middletown Township Health Department encourages residents to participate in this program if you have tires that are wet and ready to be discarded. If you have tires you want to keep, please either store them inside or securely cover them if they are outside. Visit www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito for more information. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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