Middletown Township Announces 15 Percent Reduction of NJ Transit Parking FeesReduction is in Direct Response to NJ Transit Fare Increase
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On Monday, April 15th, Mayor Tony Perry announced a plan to counteract the recent decision by Governor Phil Murphy and the NJ Transit Board, which imposed a burdensome 15 percent increase in transit fares. In direct response to this decision, Mayor Perry and the Middletown Township Committee will introduce a 15 percent reduction in NJ Transit parking fees within Middletown, aiming to ease the financial strain on our commuters. Mayor Perry and the Township Committee will introduce an ordinance at the Monday, April 22nd Township Committee Meeting with a public hearing to be held on Monday, May 6th. The fare reduction would take effect immediately and will be fully implemented prior to the fare increase by New Jersey Transit on July 1, 2024. Click HERE to read the full press release for more information. |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 4/22 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM in the courtroom at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be made available to watch or listen to by visiting www.middletownnj.org/tcmeeting. If prompted, please enter your name and email address to join. To call in to the meeting, dial 1-408-418-9388. The event access code is 2332 273 3909 followed by #. Enter 2024 if a passcode is required. Prior to the Township Committee Meeting, the event link will be published on the Township’s Facebook page. The recording of the meeting will be aired on the Township’s TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20) and YouTube channel. Click HERE for more information and to see the agenda.
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Mayor Tony Perry Celebrates Earth Day with Nut Swamp Kindergarteners
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Mayor Tony Perry started his Friday morning on a positive note by reading to Michelle Michalski-Miles', Elizabeth Mullee's, and Erin Stripto's three kindergarten classes at Nut Swamp Elementary School! Mayor Perry was originally supposed to read there during Read Across America Week, but was unable to at the time. With Earth Day being on Monday, Mayor Perry read the books Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals and The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean by Deborah Diesen. After reading, Mayor Perry got a tour of the school garden that the kindergarteners help take care of. |
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 Photo courtesy of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection |
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With Earth Day (Monday, April 22nd) only a few days away, we would like to remind residents about the importance of taking care of our planet and treating every day like Earth Day. Stay on the lookout for upcoming volunteer opportunities and check out the Middletown Green Team and Middletown Clean Communities Program! |
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Attend Van Zandt Way Ceremonial Street Sign Unveiling Ceremony on Friday, 4/26 at 11 AM
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Middletown is partnering with the New Jersey Hall of Fame to ceremonially dedicate Van Zandt Way on Friday, April 26th at 11 AM. The dedication will honor legendary musician, songwriter, actor, and original member of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Stevie Van Zandt, and his brother, playwright, actor, and director Billy Van Zandt. Mayor Tony Perry and special guest speaker and Middletown native Brian Williams will also attend to help dedicate the street. Parking will be available at Saint Mary School (19 Cherry Tree Farm Road). |
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Attention Middletown Veterans: Attend Veterans Open House on Saturday, 5/11 from 1-4 PM
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for New Jersey American Water Customers in Portions of Middletown
As a result of a 6-inch water main being hit during a township sewer rehabilitation project along Bay Avenue between Miller Street and Valley Street in Highlands, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) has issued a boil water advisory for customers residing in the following areas: - Properties located east of the intersection of Washington Lane and Hartshorne Road in Middletown Township
- Properties located north of Shrewsbury Way in Sea Bright
- All of Highlands
The main repair was completed on Thursday, April 18th, and NJAW's water quality teams mobilized swiftly to collect the necessary samples into the early morning hours. It takes approximately 24 hours to get results. NJAW anticipates to have an update on the boil water advisory early Saturday, April 20th. Please continue to boil water until you are notified that the boil water advisory is lifted. NJAW will update impacted customers when the advisory has been lifted via the company's alerts notification system.
Click HERE to read NJAW's full advisory.
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Check Out DPW's Schedule for Upcoming Road Pavement Restoration
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Check Out DPW's Spring 2024 Brush Collection Schedule
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April is Autism Awareness Month. In recognition of this month-long celebration, the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) is participating in the Blue Envelope Program which was developed to assist drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and police officers working with them during a traffic stop. The Blue Envelope helps drivers with organizing their documentation and provides tips and education for officers on how to best assist someone with ASD.
Blue Envelopes are available at the Police Desk window, located at the front entrance of the Middletown Township Police Department Headquarters (1 Kings Highway). The Police Desk window is open 24/7. Enclosed in the Blue Envelope is an emergency contact form. The Blue Envelope Program is sponsored by the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association. Click HERE to see an example of the Blue Envelope. |
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MTPD Invites Residents to Participate in Operation Take Back NJ on Saturday, 4/27 from 10 AM - 2 PM
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Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Open Recreation
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Join Middletown Recreation for some after-school fun! Free for residents, Open Recreation offers monitored play, homework help, and even a light snack. Registration is easy, so sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Looking for a Job? Apply for Middletown Recreation's Summer Camp Open Positions!
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Middletown Recreation is now hiring counselors, aides, and EMTs for Summer Camp 2024! Applicants must be 15+ years old by the start of camp. Click HERE for job descriptions and information about the application process. |
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Participate in 2024 Master Plan Ideas Wall By Friday, 5/31
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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, May 31st so please share your thoughts. |
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Participate in Garden State Art Weekend at the MAC
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Looking for plans this weekend? Join the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) for Garden State Art Weekend, a one-of-a-kind, state-wide celebration of art in New Jersey. Click HERE for more information about Garden State Art Weekend at the MAC. |
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Sign Up for MTPL's Financial Literacy for Students Program Happening on Monday, 4/22 at 4:30 PM
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Teens: Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) for this introductory program about saving and informed investing. This session is geared to students and will take place in the Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Attend MTPL's Savings & Investing: Financial Literacy for Adults Program on Monday, 4/22 at 7 PM
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Adults: Join the MTPL for this introductory program about saving and informed investing. It focuses on some of the challenges facing investors, avoiding investment pitfalls, the questions people should ask when investing, and applying for and maintaining credit cards. The presenter, Colin Dennis, will also provide some resources for people who may have experienced fraud. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Attend Middletown Preschool's Children Art Show & Open House on Wednesday, 4/24 at 5 PM
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Join Middletown Preschool (50 Bray Avenue) for a Children's Art Show & Open House! Enjoy artwork, learn about the preschool, and get information about classes. Registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and filling quickly! Click HERE for more information. |
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Register for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Community Walk Happening Sunday, 5/19 at 10 AM
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Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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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, April 23rd. 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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JCP&L's Ownership Guidelines for Your Home's Electrical System
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Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) reminds customers that they need to be aware of individual outages to their homes that may require an electrician and inspection before service can be restored. The photo above provides information that helps explain what equipment customers may need an electrician to address before restoration can be completed. Click HERE for more information about JCP&L. |
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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Monmouth County Introduces Monmouth ACTS Navigation System
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Monmouth County has recently launched the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System – an easy way for residents to find and access appropriate services in Monmouth County to meet their needs. Created as part of Monmouth County’s Department of Human Services, the Navigation System will serve as one point of entry for residents to be connected to any human service provider in the County without needing to make multiple calls and needing to tell their story again and again. Call the Warm Line at 732-683-8959 to reach countless service providers and visit www.monmouthacts.org/navigation-system for more information. |
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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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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