Municipal Offices Closed on Friday, 4/18
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Middletown Commemorates Paul Revere’s Famous Overnight Ride with Lanterns at Town Hall on Friday, 4/18
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On behalf of Middletown Township’s America 250 Committee, Town Hall will feature two lanterns in the window on Friday, April 18th in recognition of Two Lights for Tomorrow, a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of our country's 250th birthday and commemorate Paul Revere’s famous overnight ride of April 18-19, 1775. While looking at the lanterns, imagine Paul Revere riding a horse along Kings Highway to alert Patriots of the British army’s movements. Revere arranged for lanterns to be hung in the steeple of the Old North Church: one lantern if the British were coming by land, and two if by sea. Two lanterns will be lit at Town Hall to symbolize how it was done in the steeple of the Old North Church when British troops crossed the Charles River to Cambridge. After the signal was given, Revere rode from Boston to Lexington and Concord to warn Patriot leaders, including John Hancock and Samuel Adams, about the approaching British troops. |
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County Officials Receive Tour of Renovated Joseph Murray Farmhouse
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 Pictured from left: Mayor Tony Perry, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon, and MonmouthNJ 250 Committee Executive Director Ted Maturo |
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On Monday, Mayor Tony Perry had the honor of giving a tour of the Joseph Murray Farmhouse, located at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road), to Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon and MonmouthNJ 250 Committee Executive Director Ted Maturo. Within a year, this once-endangered historic home was transformed into a site ready for visitors. The repairs to the farmhouse were recently completed and the barn renovations will begin soon. There will be a rededication ceremony for the Murray Farmhouse on Saturday, May 3rd at 11:30 AM. It will take place during the educational and historic 2-day event, "Weekend in Old Monmouth". All community members are welcome to join us for this monumental occasion! |
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Navesink Maritime Heritage Association Hosts Grover House Panel Dedication
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 Mayor Tony Perry and some members of the NMHA Board of Trustees show off the panels! (Photo courtesy of Rik van Hemmen) |
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Last week, Mayor Tony Perry went to the Grover House (940 West Front Street) for the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association's (NMHA) interpretive panel dedication. The panel research, writing, and design were a project included in a heritage tourism grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust (NJHT). The panels tell the story of the architecture and construction methods of the Grover House, whose earliest rooms date to 1730 and the Grover family (with James I being a Monmouth Patentee). An additional panel illustrates the mission, projects, and programs of the NMHA, who leases the Grover House as their headquarters. Original research on the Grover family and house were conducted by Westfield Associates, Mary Lou Strong, and Township Administrator Tony Mercantante when Middletown Township explored an adaptive reuse project for the structure in Stevenson Park, which became listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Further research on the Grover family, also funded by the NJHT grant, was conducted by Rick Geffken. The panels were designed by Lynn Fylak and installed by Rik van Hemmen and Chuck Abel. "We are proud to share with the public the expanded research of the family who lived in this structure, now our headquarters, for seven generations," said NMHA President Lynn Fylak. "James Grover is not the best-known Monmouth Patentee, but his contributions are extensive. As we head into 2026, this project enables Middletown to promote another of the historic buildings in the township — and the man who held the first tavern license!" |
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Veterans Housing Project Update
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Township Administrator Tony Mercantante look at the exterior of "Veterans Village" at the end of the walk-through. |
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On Thursday morning, Mayor Tony Perry and Township Administrator Tony Mercantante got a behind-the-scenes look at the future veterans housing site located on Leonardville Road in Belford. The property, which will be deemed "Veterans Village," has been several years in the making and will offer 12 affordable housing units for those who have honorably served our nation. The building is currently under construction and is expected to be complete by September. Stay tuned for more details! |
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Urgent Paws Celebrates Grand Opening
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Committeeman Ryan Clarke were proud to join owner Dr. Richard Dean and his family and staff for the grand opening! |
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On Wednesday, Urgent Paws (1874 NJ-35) held its official ribbon cutting! Urgent Paws is a pet urgent care facility for owners to take their pets to when their regular veterinarians are unavailable. With their impressive resources and compassionate staff, they are able to provide immediate and affordable care to our community's beloved animals. Visit urgentpawsnj.com for more information about their services. |
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Burger Kraze Officially Opens in Middletown
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 Mayor Tony Perry was happy to personally congratulate his friend and small-business owner Isaac Cho on his new endeavor. |
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On Wednesday, Mayor Tony Perry stopped by Burger Kraze (1215 NJ-35) to congratulate the new business on its official opening. The restaurant is open every day from 11 AM to 10 PM. Follow them on Instagram (@burger.kraze) for more information and be sure to check them out! |
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Middletown Parks & Recreation Hops into Spring with Annual EGGstravaganza
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 Mayor Tony Perry and his family take a picture with the Easter Bunny at EGGstravaganza! |
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Last weekend, Middletown Parks & Recreation held its annual EGGstravaganza at the Middletown Arts Center! Despite the inclement weather, community members were able to enjoy spring-themed crafts and carnival games to kick off the season. |
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Middletown Health Department Hosts Successful Blood Drive with NJ Blood Services/NY Blood Center
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 Nurses from the New York Blood Center assist donors. |
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On Tuesday, Middletown Township partnered with New Jersey Blood Services/New York Blood Center to host a blood drive at Town Hall. We are pleased to share that 44 donors showed up and 41 units of blood were collected. Thank you to our wonderful community members for using their free time to help save lives! |
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Learn About the Middletown Alliance in New Talk of the Town Episode
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Tune in to the latest episode of Talk of the Town with Communications Director Tara Berson as she sits down with Committeewoman and Middletown Alliance Chairperson Kim Kratz to highlight the community-based volunteer organization's mission, initiatives, and upcoming events. Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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Register Now for Middletown Alliance's Parent Presentations This Spring
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The Middletown Alliance proudly presents its Spring Parent Presentation Series! The Alliance hosted the first presentation on Thursday, March 27th at Town Hall. The presentation focused on current drug trends and was led by Prevention Specialist Nicki Francis from the Wellspring Center for Prevention. Nicki shared some of the latest drug trends and products seen in Monmouth County and local schools, such as nicotine oral pouches, easy-to-conceal vape devices, kratom, and more. Parents and guardians were able to ask questions and learn about what Middletown is doing to help fight these issues! Interested in attending the remaining presentations? The next one, which is about social media, was originally scheduled for Monday, April 14th but was postponed. Stay tuned for the new date and time! The final presentation on Thursday, May 22nd will be about raising resilient kids and will take place from 7-8 PM in the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). Click HERE to view the graphic in a larger PDF format and visit middletownnj.org/presentation to register for the presentations. |
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Attend Second Public Input Session About Newman Springs Road/County Road 520 Traffic Improvements on Tuesday, 5/13 at 6 PM
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Check Out DPW's Spring 2025 Brush Collection Schedule
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Celebrate National Volunteer Month by Donating to Middletown First Aid & Rescue
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With April being National Volunteer Month, now is the perfect time to give back to Middletown First Aid & Rescue! The all-volunteer squad is one of the five Middletown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) squads. Middletown First Aid & Rescue is currently looking for cases of water and Gatorade, which they provide at large-scale events and fires to help rehab and ensure hydration of both their members and our firefighters. The squad is accepting donations every Tuesday from 5-10 PM at 11 Cruse Place. You can also send money via Venmo to @MTFARS-1 to support their mission. |
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RSVP to Annual Small-Business Roundtable Happening on Tuesday, 5/6 at 8 AM
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Attention all small-business owners! Mayor Tony Perry and Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone will be holding their annual Small-Business Roundtable on Tuesday, May 6th at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). If you are interested in attending, please email mayorsoffice@middletownnj.org or call 732-615-2024. |
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Attend Annual Police Memorial on Friday, 5/16 at 11 AM
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Formally founded on May 15, 1928, the Middletown Township Police Department is celebrating its 97th anniversary. The culmination of our Police Week celebration is the annual Police Memorial Service held at the Middletown Police Memorial, located at the corner of Kings Highway and Route 35. We encourage community members to attend. |
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Save the Date: Annual Memorial Day Parade with American Legion Post 338 to Take Place on Monday, 5/26
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Middletown Parks & Recreation's After-School Science Club Begins Monday, 4/28: Sign Up Today!
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In this 6-week program at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) there are STEM activities to do, nature to explore, and fun to be had! This spring session has all new programming focused on metamorphosis. Participants will be scouring the park to look for animals that undergo metamorphosis, such as insects and amphibians. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Sign Up for Middletown Parks & Recreation's 2025 Specialty Summer Camps
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Join Middletown Parks & Recreation for its various specialty camps hosted by third party vendors. With plenty of options to choose from, your child is bound to have a great summer! Click HERE for more details. |
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MonmouthNJ 250 Committee Announces Student Poetry Contest: Submit Your Entry By Friday, 5/16
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The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee recently announced that they are hosting a Semiquincentennial Poetry Contest for Monmouth County students in grades 3-5 in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. This contest invites students to write a poem reflecting upon what patriotism means to them. Prizes will be awarded for each grade level. The winning essays will be showcased on monmouthNJ250.org and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee's social media channels. It will also be highlighted throughout the committee's Semiquincentennial celebration. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 16th and the winners will be announced by Sunday, June 1st. Click HERE for more information about the contest and how to submit your entry. |
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Learn About Captain Joshua Huddy at MTPL's Local History Program on Monday, 4/21 at 7 PM
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Local historian William Gardell will recount the life and exploits of American Revolutionary patriot and Monmouth County resident Joshua Huddy at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL). Attend this free presentation to learn about Captain Huddy’s heroic wartime battles, checkered past, and complicated personal life. Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Attend MTPL's "Discover Natural NJ" Earth Day Program on Tuesday, 4/22 at 7 PM
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Join naturalist Jim Peck at the MTPL for a special Earth Day program focused on New Jersey. Jim will share some of his photos and discuss the beautiful and little-known natural areas across our diverse state. This event will be taking 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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Audition for The MAC Players' Summer Production on Thursday, 4/24!
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The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) community-based theater group, The MAC Players, is now casting for its summer production! The MAC Players will be performing Hairspray the weekends of July 11-13 and 18-20. Auditions will take place at the MAC (36 Church Street) on Thursday, April 24th from 6-10 PM. Callbacks will be held on Saturday, April 26th from 12-5 PM. Please email auditionmac@gmail.com to schedule an audition time. Click HERE for more information about auditions and the musical. |
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Deadline to Enter Your Submission for The MAC ONE-ACTS Annual Play-Reading Festival is Friday, 4/25
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The MAC is excited to open its call for submissions to The MAC ONE-ACTS Annual Play-Reading Festival, which features original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights. Entries from New Jersey residents ages 18 and older will be accepted and must be original, unpublished scripts adhering to standard professional play format with run-times of no longer than 30 minutes. It is free to enter. The submission deadline is Friday, April 25th at 11:59 PM. The selection of finalists will be announced on Monday, April 28th! Click HERE for more information and to submit your entry. |
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Celebrate Earth Day with Middletown Parks & Recreation on Saturday, 4/26 at 9 AM
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In honor of Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22nd), join Middletown Parks & Recreation for some hands-on park beautification and help refurbish the Murray Farmhouse's Colonial-era garden located at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road). This free event is the perfect community service project for scouts, groups, and those looking for volunteer hours! Click HERE for more information. Please email recreation@middletownnj.org if you are interested in participating. |
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Attend "Weekend in Old Monmouth" on Saturday, 5/3 from 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, 5/4 from 12-5 PM
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The Joseph Murray Farmhouse, located at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road), is proud to be one of the 50 historic sites in Monmouth County opening its doors to visitors for the 2-day event “Weekend at Old Monmouth"! Come see this outstanding example of a middle-class Colonial-era farmhouse and barn. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to give short tours and answer questions. With America's 250th birthday coming up soon, there will also be new added elements this year! Click HERE for more information about the event. |
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Compete in Middletown Parks & Recreation's Fishing Derby on Sunday, 5/4 from 9 AM - 12 PM
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Catch the big fish and claim the prize at the return of Middletown Parks & Recreation's Fishing Derby! Participants will be competing for the longest fish at Garvey's Pond, located on Lakeside Avenue in Navesink. There will be medals for the top winners in each age range and raffle prizes throughout the event. Please bring your own equipment. Click HERE for full tournament rules and registration. |
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Be the Difference Suicide Prevention Community Walk to Take Place on Sunday, 5/18: Sign Up Now!
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On Sunday, May 18th, the third annual Be the Difference Walk will be starting at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) at 10:00 AM and ending at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The proceeds from this event, which was founded by former Middletown High School South student Piper Wyman, are donated to the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This year, Middletown High School South senior Alex Taddeo is spearheading the event. Mayor Tony Perry and the Township Committee are proud to support the event that will once again travel up Church Street to Town Hall. Follow @bethedifference_nj on Instagram and click HERE for more information and to register. |
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- As of Monday, March 31st, Chapel Hill Road is closed at Whipporwill Valley Road for construction. A detour is set. Properties 1-230 have access from the NJ-35 side. Properties 231-400 have access from Kings Highway East. The road will be closed 24/7 for approximately 6 months. Click HERE to view a map of the detour.
- As of Tuesday, April 1st, NJ-35 from approximately the New Monmouth Diner (1887 NJ-35) northward through Holmdel and Hazlet will be closed for resurfacing from 10 PM – 6 AM through Tuesday, April 22nd. One lane will close at 8 PM, two hours prior to the full closure. Most of the work will be done outside of Middletown.
- Church Street in Belford (near Saint Mary's 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 U.S. 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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Middletown Township Animal Control Provides Information About Baby Rabbits' Spring Habits
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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. Exciting news — the Connect & Correct app is now officially available on the Apple App Store and Google Play! The goal of the app is to 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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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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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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