Belford Engine Fire Company Volunteer Edward Sefcik Celebrates 50 Years of Service to MTFD
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Deputy Mayor and Ex-Fire Chief Rick Hibell were proud to join MTFD chiefs and leaders from Belford Engine Fire Company to celebrate Key to the Township recipient Edward Sefcik! (Photo courtesy of MTFD First Assistant Chief Kevin Morrissey) |
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On Saturday, Belford Engine Fire Company recognized volunteer Edward Sefcik for 50 years of service to the company and Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD). Mayor Tony Perry and Deputy Mayor and Ex-Fire Chief Rick Hibell were honored to present Edward with a Key to the Township on behalf of the Township Committee, as well as personally thank him for his decades of volunteerism. The MTFD is the largest all-volunteer fire department in the world and brave individuals like Edward help make up the fabric of this thriving organization. Congratulations and thank you for your service, Edward! |
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Click HERE to read our press release for more information. |
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Middletown Celebrates Valentine's Day
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 Photos courtesy of Middletown Parks & Recreation |
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Love is in the air! On Thursday, the Middletown Senior Center had a Valentine's Day party where members were able to enjoy a buffet brunch, music entertainment, and dancing. On that same day, Middletown Preschool students exchanged valentines, ate some treats, had a dance party, and made a craft. Happy Valentine's Day! |
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MTPL to be Partially Closed from Monday, 2/17 through Friday, 2/21
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Township Hosts Technical Information Session for Owners of Property Within Campbell's Junction Redevelopment Study Area
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 Township Administrator Tony Mercantante, Planning Director Amy Citrano, and Colliers Engineering & Design Project Manager Nicholas Dickerson (the Township's consultant for the study) addressed the crowded room. |
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Middletown Township is in the process of completing a Redevelopment Investigation Study for properties in the area known as Campbell’s Junction. 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. The Township held a technical information session for owners of property within the Campbell's Junction Redevelopment Study Area on Monday at 7:00 PM in the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The purpose of this information session was to explain the process of a Redevelopment Investigation as per the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. Visit middletownnj.org/campbellsjunction for more information about the Redevelopment Investigation Study and to review the recording and materials from the meeting. |
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NJ Division of Taxation Hosts "Understanding Tax Relief Programs" Presentation at Middletown Senior Center
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On Wednesday, Middletown Township and the New Jersey Division of Taxation co-hosted a free event for senior residents to provide updated information about the following state programs: ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and Stay NJ (a new property tax credit program). Christina Quinones, the New Jersey Division of Taxation Stakeholder Liaison, spoke to a jam-packed room at the Middletown Senior Center. Stay on the lookout for future presentations! |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Tuesday, 2/18 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18th 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 middletownnj.portal.civicclerk.com. Once you visit the link, please scroll to the information for the Tuesday, February 18th meeting. Once the meeting begins, the event will say "LIVE" and a camera icon will appear. You can click on the camera icon to stream the meeting. After the meeting ends, a recording of it will be available. 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 access the meeting agenda.
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NJAW Plans for Routine Maintenance at Swimming River & Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plants Beginning Week of Monday, 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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Registration for 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 Parks & Recreation's new online system, RecDesk. Visit middletownnj.org/policeyouthweek for more information. |
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Registration for Middletown Parks & Recreation's 2025 Summer Camps Opens Monday, 3/3 at 10 AM
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Registration for Middletown Parks & Recreation's 2025 summer camps opens for residents on Monday, March 3rd at 10 AM on RecDesk. Registration opens for non-residents on Monday, March 10th at 10 AM. Create an account on RecDesk in advance to ensure your residency status and child's grade are accurate. If the information is not accurate, please reach out to recreation@middletownnj.org with the necessary updates. Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to create a RecDesk account. Additional information about camps will be announced on middletownnj.org/camp soon. |
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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.
The Township will soon 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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Middletown Health Department Encourages You to Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!
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Sign Up for Middletown Parks & Recreation's Spring Break Skateboarding Lessons
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Shred with Middletown Parks & Recreation over spring break! Learn how to skateboard or expand your shredding skills with Coach Dave at Kunkel Park Skatepark in Leonardo. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Buy Tickets for MAC's Art of Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Happening Sunday, 2/16 from 12-2 PM
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Get your tickets now for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) Art of Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser happening this weekend! You can sample chilis from amateur chefs and five delicious restaurants, as well as vote for the People's Choice Award - all for a total of $15! Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Attend MTPL's Author Visit with Xena S. Rivera on Tuesday, 2/18 at 7 PM
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) as author Xena S. Rivera talks about her debut novel, Smell the F*cking Roses. This book is a heart-wrenching tale of resilience in the face of violence from those you love the most, bringing to light the severe trauma of domestic abuse. The event 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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MTPL Offering Free Health Screenings from 1:30-3:30 PM and Heart Healthy Eating Program at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, 2/19
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The Hackensack Meridian Health team will lead a program about Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Mediterranean diets and how they improve overall heart health. The program will take place in the MTPL's Community Room on Wednesday, February 19th at 3:30 PM. Before the program, free health screenings will be offered for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, stroke risk assessment, and body mass index. Registration is recommended for both programs, but not required. Click HERE for more information about the screenings and click HERE to register for them. Click HERE for more information about the program and to register for it. |
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- 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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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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