Middletown PBA Local 124 and Hazlet PBA 189 Raise Money for SONJ at Annual Climb With A Cop Fundraiser
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 The entire Middletown Township Committee was proud to support our local police officers at this wonderful event! (Photo courtesy of Middletown PBA Local 124 and Hazlet PBA 189) |
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Last weekend, Middletown PBA Local 124 and Hazlet PBA 189 held their annual Climb with a Cop fundraiser at Gravity Vault (37 Kanes Lane). Proceeds from the event will benefit the Special Olympics of New Jersey (SONJ). Thank you to Gravity Vault for hosting the event, Wingstop for bringing delicious food for the climbers and cops, and our community members for participating! |
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Registration for MTPD's Annual Police Youth Week Camp Opens Tuesday, 2/18 at 10 AM
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Registration for the Middletown Township Police Department's (MTPD) Police Youth Week Camp opens on Tuesday, February 18th at 10 AM! Registration will take place via Middletown Recreation's new online system, RecDesk. Visit middletownnj.org/policeyouthweek for more information. |
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Middletown Alliance Leaders Celebrate Graduation
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 Photos courtesy of Middletown Alliance |
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Congratulations to our Middletown Alliance Leaders graduates who are headed to Bayshore Middle School in the fall! Middletown Alliance Leaders (formerly known as Project P.L.U.S.) is a peer leadership and prevention program for 5th and 8th graders led by the Middletown Alliance. Fifth graders from Fairview, Bayview, Leonardo, and Navesink elementary schools spent the past 8 weeks learning the skills and information to be a peer leader in their school and community. Prevention specialists from Wellspring and officers from the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) taught students about drug and alcohol prevention, current trends, how to help a friend, social media safety, and how to make good decisions. Bayshore Middle School Principal Todd Curtis and Vice Principal Michael Gannon came to personally introduce themselves to the students and answered their questions about middle school. MTPD Chief R. Craig Weber and MTPD Deputy Chief John Werner supported the young leaders by also attending the graduations. Both ceremonies ended with a fantastic pizza party celebration. We wish our peer leaders all the best! |
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VFW Post 2179 Hosts Annual Four Chaplains Service
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 Photo courtesy of VFW Post 2179 |
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Last weekend, VFW Post 2179 hosted its annual Four Chaplains Service to commemorate the selfless acts of valor of the four chaplains who perished on the U.S.A.T. Dorchester in 1943. The four chaplains, who represented different denominations, sacrificed their lives and gave their life preservers to others after the ship was hit by a German torpedo and began sinking. They prayed together and were among the nearly 700 people who died. Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, Committeeman Kevin Settembrino, and Middletown Police Chief R. Craig Weber were proud to join Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger and members of the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee at the event. |
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Renaissance Salon Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
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Last weekend, Renaissance Salon (1275 NJ-35) hosted a grand re-opening! The business originally opened in 1986, but recently underwent an expansion. The salon continues to offer hair and makeup styling services, along with new treatments like head spas. During the expansion, the salon's ownership also changed but it stayed in the family and welcomed the third generation owner, Megan Volz. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Committeeman Ryan Clarke were thrilled to attend the grand re-opening and personally congratulate Megan and her staff! Visit renaissancesalonnj.com to check out the salon's services. |
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Troop 110 of Lincroft Celebrates Scout Sunday
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 Committeeman Ryan Clarke proudly poses with the scouts and adult leaders of Troop 110 of Lincroft. (Photo courtesy of Troop 110) |
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Last weekend, the scouting community came together to celebrate Scout Sunday, a special day recognizing the contributions of the scouting program. Troop 110 of Lincroft attended mass at the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, where the service was dedicated to scouting.
Following the mass, scouts and their families gathered for a breakfast where Committeeman Ryan Clarke shared his personal journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He spoke about the lasting impact scouting has had on his life, highlighting the leadership skills he developed and how they shaped his career and volunteerism with the Middletown Township Fire Department. Committeeman Clarke also reflected on his Eagle Scout project, which focused on rehabilitating areas of Poricy Park, and his experience working as a staff member at scout summer camp.
Committeeman Clarke was proud to participate in Scout Sunday and attest to the lifelong benefits of scouting. |
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Watch the Monday, February 3rd Township Committee 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 day at 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 8:30 PM through Monday, February 17th. |
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Register Now for Middletown Township Community Garden Plot: Season Begins Saturday, 3/15
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Technical Information Session for Owners of Property Within Campbell's Junction Redevelopment Study Area to be Held at Town Hall on Monday, 2/10 at 7 PM
Middletown Township will be holding a technical information session for owners of property within the Campbell's Junction Redevelopment Study Area on Monday, February 10th at 7:00 PM in the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The Study Area is located along Leonardville Road from Church Street to East Road in Belford and is comprised of approximately 73 properties and about 34 acres. All property owners should have received a mailed invitation to the session in January. The purpose of this information session is to explain the process of a Redevelopment Investigation as per the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. The purpose of the Redevelopment Study is to assess whether properties in the Study Area meet statutory criteria for designation as an area in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes. This is an important tool that can be used to stimulate neighborhood improvements within a designated area. After the study is complete, it will be presented at a Planning Board hearing for adoption. Based on the results of the investigation study and Planning Board hearing, it is expected that the Township will conduct broader public outreach for input regarding the vision and needs of Campbell's Junction. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the Township’s website by visiting middletownnj.org/planning. Please call the Planning, Zoning & Community Development Office at 732-615-2098 if you have any questions.
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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NJAW Lead Service Line Replacement Program Door-to-Door Canvassing Continues
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CDM Smith, on behalf of New Jersey American Water (NJAW), started a door-to-door canvassing effort related to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program (LSLRP) in Middletown on Monday, February 3rd. The canvassing and internal inspections are currently taking place in Area 1 on the map above. The entire canvassing is expected to take place over the next few months. All CDM Smith inspectors will wear co-branded (NJAW and CDM Smith) high visibility logo vests and will have NJAW-issued Contractor ID badges. Inspectors will introduce themselves and the program to property owners and will then ask to enter the home to inspect the water service where it enters into the home (typically in a basement or crawl space). The inspector will take exterior photos of the property and interior photographs of the service material and record the pipe material identified. Inspections generally take 15 minutes or less. At no time will residents be asked for money. Any customer that prefers to not have an internal inspection completed will be directed to alternatives to the inspections including self-reporting. The Middletown Township Police Department is aware of the canvassing. If you have any questions about LSLRP, please email njawlead@cdmsmith.com and LeadFreeNJ@amwater.com. |
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Participate in North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Plan Meeting on Thursday, 2/27 at 6 PM
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Middletown Township, Ideal Beach Community Association, Bayshore Family Success Center, Affordable Housing Alliance, and Habitat for Humanity are creating a community-driven neighborhood plan for the North Middletown-Port Monmouth area! This neighborhood planning process will bring together residents, business owners, public officials, local organizations, and other stakeholders to develop a comprehensive set of proposed strategies and activities to improve the community. Once completed, this neighborhood plan will unlock special state funding to implement these proposed strategies through the New Jersey Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program. We encourage residents who live in the planning area to complete this Google survey. Visit www.middletownplan.org for more information about the plan. |
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It may be winter, but summer will be here before you know it! If you're thinking about building an in-ground pool in time for this summer, the best time to start the permit process is NOW! Stop by the Planning, Zoning & Community Development Office at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) to meet with the Zoning Officer for a Development Permit Application. You will need a property survey that shows the proposed location of your pool and any other associated improvements such as a patio or cabana. The initial zoning review takes about 7-10 days. Depending on the proposed improvements, a grading plan review or variance may be required. This process could take much longer, up to 3-6 months. Please call Zoning at 732-615-2278 if you have any questions. |
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Connect with the Township to Help Correct Concerns
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Middletown Township is now utilizing the “See-Click-Fix” platform so residents can easily contact the Township to report any concerns. The Township is branding this reporting tool as Connect & Correct since you can submit your request via the website and track its progress through completion. Visit middletownnj.org and click on the Connect & Correct button. This link will direct you to a page of categories you can choose from to report your concern. Simply choose the relevant category from the list such as lost pet, pothole, sidewalks, playgrounds, etc. and add a brief description of the issue. You will be able to enter an address or pinpoint the location of the issue on the map. You will also have the option to attach a photo if you would like, and then you can click to submit the report.
You will then be able to track the status of the issue through updates on the platform or via email notifications.
In February, the Township will be launching the Connect & Correct app which should make it even easier to report your concerns on-the-go as well as streamline communications regarding any concerns you may have. |
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Summer Camp Registration to Open on RecDesk in March: Make Your Account Today!
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Summer camp registration will open next month on our new portal, RecDesk! Middletown Recreation encourages you to make your account now to make sure your residency and child's grade is accurate. Create an account today at mtownrec.recdesk.com. |
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Middletown Health Department Encourages You to Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!
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Last Day to Pay Quarterly Taxes Without Interest is Monday, 2/10 by 4 PM
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Click HERE for more information about how to pay taxes. |
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Buy Tickets for Middletown Night at the New Jersey Devils on Friday, 3/7 at 7 PM
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Cheer on the state's hockey team, the New Jersey Devils, at Middletown Night! Middletown Recreation is partnering with the team for a special night of fun for our community! Tickets include a postgame on-ice shoot from the blue line experience. All children receive a Devils swag-bag. Click HERE to purchase tickets. |
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Gain Financial Knowledge about Budgeting at the MTPL on Tuesday, 2/11 at 4:30 PM
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Join the second session of the Middletown Township Public Library's (MTPL) "Financial Fitness" series on Tuesday, February 11th at 4:30 PM! M&T Bank’s Ryan Heitt will teach attendees about budgeting basics. This free program will take place in the MTPL's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). Registration is recommended. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Learn About the Mysteries of the 1777 Battle of Navesink at the MTPL on Tuesday, 2/11 at 7 PM
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Stop by the MTPL's Community Room as local historian Rick Geffken leads a program on one of the lesser-known accounts of the American Revolutionary War - the Battle of Navesink. Registration is recommended. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition Happening on Tuesday, 5/20 at 5 PM
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The return of baseball season is almost here! Join Middletown Recreation for MLB's Pitch, Hit & Run competition. If there are at least 150 registrants, our winners automatically advance to regionals hosted at a nearby MLB stadium! Click HERE to register today. |
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- Chapel Hill Road at Whipporwill Valley Road will be closed for construction from Monday, February 10th through Friday, February 14th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A detour has been set. Properties 1 through 230 will have access from NJ-35. Properties 231 through 400 will have access from Kings Highway East. School buses will still have access throughout the construction.
- Church Street in Belford (near Saint Mary School) between Leonardville Road and Drift Road is currently closed to replace Bridge MT-10. It will be closed 24/7 to vehicular traffic through October, but pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the course of the project.
- As of Monday, January 13th, Broadway is closed between Main Street (Port Monmouth) and Church Street (Belford) due to construction of the final phase of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Port Monmouth Flood Control Project. Broadway will be closed for approximately 2 years. Detours were posted. Port Monmouth Road between Main Street (Port Monmouth) and Church Street (Belford) reopened on Monday, January 13th, providing an alternate detour route for the Broadway closure.
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New Jersey American Water Plans for Routine Maintenance at Swimming River & Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plants Beginning Week of 2/17
As part of an annual routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will temporarily change the water treatment process at its Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune. The maintenance will take place the week of Monday, February 17th through mid-April, and consists of temporarily shifting from using chloramine to free chlorine. This routine, annual change in treatment helps ensure the continued safety and reliability of water quality throughout the distribution system. During this period, some customers may notice a slight taste and smell of chlorine in their water. This is normal and will only be temporary until the system maintenance is complete. If customers experience this, the company suggests placing water in an uncovered pitcher in the refrigerator overnight to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Throughout the maintenance period, NJAW will continue to monitor water quality in the system to provide water to customers that meets or surpasses federal and state drinking water standards. Click HERE to read NJAW's full press release.
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How to Protect Your Pipes During the Colder Months
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Take some preventative measures this winter to avoid frozen pipes! In the graphic above, New Jersey American Water provides some helpful tips. In addition to avoiding frozen pipes, it is also important to keep in mind that you should not pour fats, oils, or grease down the drain. You should dispose of them in the trash instead. This tip should be practiced year-round, but is especially relevant during the holiday season when family and friends tend to be gathering together for meals more often. Click HERE to watch a video about unwelcome holiday guests – fats, oils, and grease! |
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Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms with Flood Insurance and Precautionary Steps
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Middletown Floodplain Management encourages residents to purchase flood insurance and winterize their homes by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic. Remember to clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks, and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or neighboring structure during or following a storm. Keep pathways and driveways clear between storms to avoid buildup of snow piles and icing. Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. |
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Apply Now for Township's Free Tutoring Program for Income-Eligible Households
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Middletown Township is offering free tutoring services through the Next Generation Support Program to students from income-eligible households who have fallen behind academically due to the pandemic. The program has begun, but the Township is still accepting applications. Visit middletownnj.org/ngsp for more information and to apply. |
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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 middletownnj.org/oem.
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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