Middletown Honors Musician Stevie Van Zandt and Playwright Billy Van Zandt with Ceremonial Street Sign Dedication in Hometown
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 Pictured from left: Stevie, Kathi, and Billy Van Zandt pose with the Van Zandt Way street sign! |
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Today, Middletown celebrated artists Stevie and Billy Van Zandt with a ceremonial street sign dedication on Wilson Avenue. They, along with their sister Kathi, grew up on Wilson Avenue in Port Monmouth which will now feature commemorative Van Zandt Way signs along the road. The street sign dedication was done in partnership with the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF). Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee, NJHOF representatives, dignitaries, community leaders, esteemed guests, and hundreds of residents gathered to pay tribute to the brothers and their family to recognize their legendary and lasting impact. Middletown native and former NBC news anchor Brian Williams emceed the event. Stevie Van Zandt is an acclaimed American musician, songwriter, and actor, best known as the founding member and guitar player of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Van Zandt has his own solo band called Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, which has been intermittently active since the 1980s. Beyond his musical endeavors, he gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Silvio Dante in the Emmy-award-winning HBO series The Sopranos, earning him multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Emmy nomination. He is an Inductee of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Billy Van Zandt is a celebrated playwright, actor, director, and producer. He is the writer of the best-selling TV memoir Get in the Car, Jane (Adventures in the TV Wasteland) and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his television special I Love Lucy: The Very First Show. Alongside his longtime collaborator Jane Milmore, Van Zandt has written and produced a string of successful plays and sitcoms, including You've Got Hate Mail, Love, Sex, and the I.R.S., and Silent Laughter. As an actor, Van Zandt has graced the stage and the screen, with notable performances in The Godfather Part III and Jaws 2. "Middletown is proud of how our community members have contributed to the betterment of our society as a whole," said Mayor Perry. "We are always looking to honor residents who have made an impact, whether it be our fallen veterans who served from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror, dedicated public servants, or those who have had a significant influence on arts and culture." |
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Trader Joe's Officially Opens in Middletown
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On Thursday morning, community members lined up outside the doors of Trader Joe's (1447 NJ-35) for the store's official grand opening! Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Committeeman Ryan Clarke were honored to present the Trader Joe's team with a congratulatory certificate and warm welcome to Middletown. We encourage everyone to check out the new store! Visit www.traderjoes.com for more information. |
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Middletown Youth Shine at Township Committee Meeting
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At the Monday, April 22nd Township Committee Meeting, the Middletown Elks Youth Activity Group opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee also presented certificates to Middletown South’s Travel Basketball B8, G9, and B10 teams for winning 2024 Mid-Monmouth Basketball League Championships. The B8 Boys’ Team finished the season undefeated with a total of 14 wins. The G9 Girls’ Team finished the season with 13 wins and 1 loss. The B10 Boys’ Team finished the season with 14 wins and 1 loss and are back-to-back champions after winning the Mid-Monmouth B9 Championship last year. Congratulations to our winners and thank you for representing Middletown like rock stars! 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, May 5th.
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MTPD Invites Residents to Participate in Operation Take Back NJ Tomorrow, 4/27 from 10 AM - 2 PM
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Click HERE for more information. |
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Middletown Township Proclaims April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
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 Photo courtesy of Miguel Pagliere |
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The Middletown Township Committee recently proclaimed April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Middletown. Last Friday, Township Administrator Tony Mercantante joined Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey (PCA-NJ) on Ideal Beach for its Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign. The pinwheel was chosen as a national symbol of prevention because it is whimsical and joyful — exemplifying the happy, healthy, and safe childhoods all children deserve. Middletown Township First Assistant Fire Chief Daniel Kelly spoke about the Township’s commitment to healthy childhoods and was accompanied by Station 5 East Keansburg Fire Company members who brought a fire truck. PCA-NJ board members and staff, Middletown Township officials, community residents, and nonprofit and government representatives “planted” a pinwheel garden at Ideal Beach uniting to create a world where every child is protected and nurtured. |
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Difference Makers Club of Middletown Shows Appreciation to Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee
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 Members of the Middletown VAC, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, and the Difference Makers Club of Middletown pose for a group photo! (Photo courtesy of Belinda Rooney) |
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Last Friday, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell joined the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC) for a meeting with the Difference Makers Club of Middletown. The club’s mission is to make a difference by putting a smile on someone’s face. The club consists of homeschooled children between the ages of 9-13 years old. Each month, the club members meet to brainstorm and decide on an act of kindness. This month, they chose to thank VAC members for their service by presenting them with goodie bags. During their meeting, they also learned more about the sacrifices our veterans make. |
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You're Invited to the Grand Opening ofMcMahon Playground on Tuesday, 5/7 at 4 PM
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Middletown Township is proud to introduce our new TV show: Talk of the Town! In this first episode, host Tara Berson interviews Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) Director Kathryn Hammond about the MTPL's renovations. Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Planning Community Meeting on Thursday, 5/9 at 6 PM
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Click HERE to complete a Google Form to RSVP. |
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How to Report a Neighborhood Safety Concern The Safety Council of Middletown would like to hear from residents about any safety concerns that may be occurring in their neighborhood. The Safety Council is an advisory board that reviews safety concerns in the township and provides guidance to the Township Committee and the Police Department. Some safety issues the board can help address include: - Speeding
- Parking on busy roads that impact traffic flow
- Roads that flood from little rainfall
- Traffic not adhering to crosswalk or stop signs
- Trees and branches that are limiting passage on sidewalks
- Sidewalks that are uprooted or damaged that could cause someone to fall
- Unusual amount of traffic or people congregating at a specific house in your neighborhood that could indicate possible illegal activity
- Garbage piling up on side roads or on a lot in your neighborhood
If you would like a safety issue addressed, please inform the Council so they can help you achieve a successful outcome. You can report your safety concern by contacting the Middletown Crossing Guard Office at 732-615-2100 ext. 2044 or by emailing bpfleger@middletownnj.org.
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Plots for Middletown Township Community Garden 2024 Season SOLD OUT
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The Middletown Township Community Garden has officially opened for the 2024 season! Plots are SOLD OUT, so please email your name, address, and phone number to communitygarden@middletownnj.org if you would like to be placed on a waiting list for 2025. Thank you! |
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Check Out DPW's Schedule for Upcoming Road Pavement Restoration
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Last Day to Pay Quarterly Taxes Without Interest is Friday, 5/10 by 4 PM
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Click HERE for more information about how to pay taxes. |
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Check Out DPW's Spring 2024 Brush Collection Schedule
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Register for MTPL's Dine & Discuss with Tiffany Aliche on Tuesday, 4/30 at 6:30 PM
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) to watch the recorded virtual author talk featuring "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche, enjoy a slice (or two) of pizza, discuss her money and finance tips, and share a couple of your own! Her book Get Good with Money is available at the MTPL (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Attention Middletown Veterans: Attend Open House on Saturday, 5/11 from 1-4 PM
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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, May 7th. 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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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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