MTFD Hosts Successful Touch-a-Truck Event
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On Monday, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) held its third annual Touch-a-Truck event at the former Mater Dei Prep High School parking lot. Community members were able to check out fire and utility equipment up close, personally interact with our firefighters, watch fire safety demonstrations, and learn more about the world's largest all-volunteer fire department! Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Committeeman and Ex Fire Chief Ryan Clarke (pictured with the MTFD Fire Chiefs above) were proud to support this wonderful event. |
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MTPD Conducts Targeted Enforcement in Lincroft to Promote Safe Driving
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On Tuesday morning, Mayor Tony Perry did a ride-along with the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) for a targeted enforcement along Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. MTPD officers focused on addressing speeding and distracted driving — two of the most common complaints shared by residents in the area. Thank you to the MTPD for helping to keep our roads safe! |
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Middletown Township Police Explorers Proudly Represent Middletown at New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy
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 Pictured from left: Sgt. Mike Heaton, Joseph Losquardo, Anthony Capilupi, Gianna Frasco, Preston Goode, Shamar Ellis, and D/Sgt Cruz (Photo courtesy of D/Sgt. Ricardo Cruz) |
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Middletown Township Police Explorers recently participated in the New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy at Drew University. The academy is a six-day sleep away camp that focuses on various fields in the career of law enforcement. The explorers receive classroom training, hands-on learning, and law enforcement scenarios such as public disturbances, motor vehicle accidents, and crisis calls along with physical fitness training. This year’s participants were Joey Losquardo, Preston Goode, Shamar Ellis, Anthony Capilupi, and Gianna Frasco. Preston Goode won second place in Motor Vehicle Stops and Gianna Frasco won first place in Arrest, Search, and Seizure. Congratulations on a job well done! If you are an incoming or current high school student and have an interest in joining the Explorers program, please reach out to Sgt. Mike Heaton at mheaton@middletownnj.org or D/Sgt. Ricardo Cruz at 732-615-2071. |
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Community Comes Together for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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 Photo courtesy of Patrick Olivero Photography |
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On Friday, July 18th, residents showed off their hometown pride at Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws! Mayor Tony Perry was thrilled to throw out the first pitch and enjoy the baseball game with his son, Grant. Thank you to everyone who attended! |
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Check Out New Episode of Minute with the Mayor
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Join Mayor Tony Perry as he welcomes new officers to the Middletown Township Police Department and recognizes our 2024 Veteran of the Year as well as two Lincroft softball teams' victories. He also provides updates on the acquisition of the Lincroft Presbyterian Church and the construction status of the veterans housing project in Belford! Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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Submit Photos to Middletown America 250's Weekly Photo Contest: This Week's Winners to be Announced on Friday, 8/1
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As part of Middletown's America 250 initiative, the Township launched a weekly photo contest! Capture a unique photo in Middletown inspired by the weekly theme, which will be shared via Middletown Township's and the Middletown America 250 Committee's social media channels and in Middletown Minutes. This week's theme is "Written in Stone". Take a photo of Revolutionary gravestones, monuments, or plaques in Middletown and share it with us! Upload your photo to middletownnj.org/250photocontest, along with your name, social media handle, and a short description of your image and its location. New themes will be announced every Thursday. The winners will be announced every Friday, so please submit your photo by noon on Thursday of that week. Follow @middletownamerica250 on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop. Your photo could be featured on Middletown Township's and the Middletown America 250 Committee's social media channels, Middletown Minutes, and our municipal TV channel (Comcast Cable Channel 20/Verizon FiOS Channel 26), so we encourage you to participate! Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's contest with the theme "Paths of the Past". Below is the winning photo chosen by Mayor Tony Perry! Claire Garland submitted this beautiful photo of a path along Hartshorne Road, which was a Lenape trail to the sea when the settlers arrived here in the 1660s. |
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 Photo courtesy of Claire Garland |
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Monmouth County Officials Release Free Educational Resource for Monmouth County Students for America’s Upcoming 250th Anniversary
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The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee recently released a free educational resource for Monmouth County students in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. Schools are invited to implement this book about Monmouth County’s Revolutionary era history into their curriculum. This free educational resource includes stories about influential people, significant places, and key events that have made an indelible impact on American and New Jersey history. It also includes interactive activities for students to learn from while having fun. For questions or to request printed copies of this resource, please email Ted.Maturo@co.monmouth.nj.us. Click HERE to read the book and click HERE to read the committee's press release. |
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Contribute to the Dempsey Pump House Preservation Plan by Emailing Your Photos to Middletown Parks & Recreation
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In partnership with PS&S, the Township is currently preparing a preservation plan for the Dempsey Pump House in Leonardo. We would love to see YOUR photos of the Dempsey Pump House from back in the day, specifically with the front porch and front gate fully intact. Please send your photo(s) to recreation@middletownnj.org. |
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MTPD Educates Residents about How to Legally and Safely Ride E-Bikes, Scooters & Skateboards
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Sign Up for a Free Home Smoke Alarm Installation with the MTFD and American Red Cross
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The Middletown Township Fire Department and Middletown Fire Prevention Office are partnering with the American Red Cross to install smoke alarms for free throughout Middletown. If you are interested in this service, please schedule an appointment at middletownnj.org/smokealarm. Click HERE to watch a Public Service Announcement for more information. |
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Middletown EMS Encourages Residents to Follow Safety Measures at the Beach This Summer
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Join James De Rugeriis, Public Information Officer for the Middletown Township Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), as he shares five crucial beach safety tips every family should know before heading to the shore. Whether you're swimming, sunbathing, or playing in the sand, these tips will help keep your summer outings safe, fun, and stress-free! Click HERE to watch the Public Service Announcement.
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Learn How to Safely Dispose of Your Vape
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It may be officially summer, but it's never too late to "spring clean" out your lungs! In the spring, the Middletown Alliance for Drug and Alcohol Prevention launched its "Spring Clean Out Your Lungs!" series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs). The first PSA educated people about the health risks associated with vaping nicotine products and the second one highlighted tips and tricks on how to quit. You can watch both PSAs on the Township's YouTube channel. In the third and final PSA of the series, Alliance Coordinator Erika McKee and Department of Public Works & Engineering Director Ted Maloney provide information about how to safely get rid of your vape at the Middletown Recycling Center (52 Kanes Lane). For more information on the health risks of vaping and further education, please visit middletownnj.org/middletownalliance. For information about the Middletown Recycling Center, please visit middletownnj.org/recyclingcenter. Click HERE to watch the third PSA on YouTube. |
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Middletown Alliance Provides Tips for Swimmers on Practicing Alcohol Safety
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Register Now for Middletown Alliance's July Parent Presentation Happening on Monday, 7/28
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Register Now for Blood Drive Hosted at Town Hall on Thursday, 8/28 from 12:30-6:30 PM
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The Middletown Township Health Department is once again partnering with the New Jersey Blood Services/New York Blood Center to host a blood drive at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway) on Thursday, August 28th. According to New York Blood Center, someone needs blood every two seconds. It is important to have blood available 24/7 for emergencies as well as ongoing, life-sustaining needs for patients battling chronic diseases. Since blood cannot be synthetically made, there is no substitute – only volunteer donors can give the gift of life. Help make a difference by making an appointment today at nybc.org/drive. Please use the sponsor code 72770. |
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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 the Middletown Village Elementary School District and Nut Swamp Elementary School District in Area 3 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 Middletown Township School District's Strategic Planning Meetings
The Middletown Township Board of Education invites everyone to participate in a Strategic Planning Initiative along with their neighbors, community members, friends, teachers, students, and school district administrators to create a shared vision for the future of the Middletown Township School District. This process will be facilitated by the New Jersey School Boards Association. The goal is to create a shared vision for the district to discuss strengths, challenges, and solutions. Staff members, parents, guardians, students, community leaders, and other interested members of the public are invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas to help plan for the future of Middletown's students. The third and final meeting will take place on Thursday, August 28th from 6:00-7:30 PM at Middletown High School North (63 Tindall Road). The first two meetings were held in May and June. Click HERE to RSVP to the meeting.
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Last Day to Pay Quarterly Taxes Without Interest is Thursday, 8/21 by 3:45 PM
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Click HERE for more information about how to pay taxes. |
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Attend the Second Concert of MAC's Summer Concert Series on Tuesday, 7/29 at 7 PM
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The Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) annual free summer concert series has officially returned! Goldenseal will perform at the MAC (36 Church Street) on Tuesday, July 29th. The concert will take place on the lawn, but will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. Alcohol is not permitted. Please grab your beach chairs and blankets to listen to this band perform. Since its formation, Goldenseal has developed a reputation as a high energy, high quality band that plays both original songs and covers, especially music written by the pioneers of rock such as Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. The band has received numerous awards and favorable reviews from music critics and journalists. The remaining performances will take place at 7:00 PM on Tuesdays, August 12th and August 26th. The next concert will be performed by Guns 4 Hire and the final concert will be performed by Moroccan Sheepherders. |
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Celebrate Summerween with Middletown Parks & Recreation on Thursday, 7/31
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Enjoy a family-friendly night filled with a DJ, meet-and-greet with the Sanderson Sisters, haunted décor, and Halloween activities beginning at 6:30 PM at Ideal Beach (Bayside Parkway, North Middletown)! Stay after Middletown Parks & Recreation's free beach party to watch a Summerween classic, Addams Family Values, at 8:45 PM. Click HERE for more information. |
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Sign Up for MTPL's Book Chats about Remarkably Bright Creatures Happening on Tuesday, 7/29 & Thursday, 7/31
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Join the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) for a morning or evening book chat on Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. The evening chat will take place on Tuesday, July 29th at 7 PM in the MTPL's Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road). The morning chat will take place on Thursday, July 31st at 10 AM in the same location. Registration is recommended. Click HERE to register for the evening chat and click HERE to register for the morning chat. |
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Compete in MTPL's Star Wars Trivia Night on Thursday, 7/31 at 7 PM: Sign Up Now!
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Come to the MTPL for a night of trivia about a galaxy far, far away! This fun event is for adults only. Registration is required. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Join MTPD at Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, 8/5 from 5-8 PM
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The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) will be hosting this year's National Night Out at Middletown High School North (63 Tindall Road)! If the weather is nice, the event will be held on the field. If it is raining, it will be held in the gym. Attendees will be able to park in the lot off Swartzel Drive. National Night Out is an annual police-community building campaign that is celebrated across thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide to promote neighborhood safety and unity. This is the MTPD's 8th year hosting it. The MTPD will be on site to meet the public, give demonstrations, and have fun. Activities include fingerprinting, K-9 demonstrations, police equipment displays, impaired driving simulator, inflatables, giveaways, food, and more! We hope to see all our residents at this FREE, family-friendly event! |
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Become a Vendor for the MAC's Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace Happening on Saturday, 8/16 from 9 AM - 3 PM
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The MAC's Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace will be returning next month! The event will feature over four dozen vendors offering a huge selection of unique and one-of-a-kind antiques including vinyl records, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, postcards, toys, and more. Only 50 vendor tables will be offered for just $25 each. Reserve your spot ASAP by calling 917-880-1222. Click HERE for more information. |
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Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for Middletown Day 2025
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SAVE THE DATE! Middletown Day will be returning to the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo) on Sunday, October 19th from 1:00-5:00 PM! Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Visit middletownnj.org/middletownday for more information. |
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- On Saturday, July 26th, Cooper Road will be closed between Sleepy Hollow Road and Bowne Road from 8:30-10:00 AM. The Middletown Township Police Department will be on scene.
- On Monday, July 28th, Red Hill Road will be closed between Kings Highway and Holland Road from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for road construction. A detour has been set. All residences between Kings Highway and Holland Road will have access from the Holland Road side.
- Bamm Hollow Road will be closed from Tuesday, July 29th through Friday, August 29th between Middletown-Lincroft Road and Blue Jay Court. The roadway will be closed 24/7 for the duration. The Monmouth County Bridge Division will be performing repairs in the area. Please follow the posted detour.
- Navesink River Road is now open. It was previously closed between Club Way and McClees Road to all traffic for repairs.
- In June, Monmouth County began the construction of the replacement of Bridge S-14 on County Route 50 (Swimming River Road). The road will remain open throughout construction and two 11-foot-wide travel ways in each direction will be maintained. Construction is anticipated to take two years. Please follow all posted signs and stay alert while driving in the area, as temporary changes to traffic patterns may occur. Click HERE to read the County's press release for more information.
- 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 two 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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NJCCIC Warns about Texting Scam that Impersonates NJDOL
New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) recently received reports regarding the impersonation of NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) personnel in SMS text phishing (SMiShing) schemes. Cybercriminals are contacting claimants via text message, identifying themselves as "NJLWD Claim Department" and alleging they need clarification on a claim. Middletown Township encourages residents to be aware of any unexpected and suspicious messages. Click HERE to read the NJCCIC's alert for full details.
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MTPD Provides Safety Tips for Scam Text Messages and Online Threats
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The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) has recently been contacted by residents who have received text messages stating that they have outstanding traffic violations. THIS IS A SCAM. Please review the information above for tips on how to stay safe from scam text messages and online threats. Always remember: NEVER CLICK ON A LINK YOU MAY BE UNSURE OF. |
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Middletown Township Health Department Provides Information on How to Properly Dispose Sharps
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Middletown OEM Shares Information about How to Stock Up on Hurricane Supplies
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With hurricane season officially here, the Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds residents about the importance of being prepared. Now is the time to review your emergency plans, stock up on essentials, and stay informed. Whether securing your home, checking your supplies, or signing up for emergency alerts, a little preparation goes a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe. Visit weather.gov/hurricanesafety for safety tips and resources. |
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Prepare for Hurricane Season by Purchasing or Renewing Flood Insurance
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Middletown Township Health Department Shares Information about Ticks and Mosquitoes
'Tis the season for ticks and mosquitoes! The Middletown Township Health Department would like to share some useful resources with our community. Click HERE for more information about ticks and click HERE for more information about mosquitoes.
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Monmouth County Currently Offering Greener Blue Pump-out Boat on Fridays and Saturdays
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The Greener Blue Pump-Out Boat, which is operated by the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services, is currently in service on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. This free program, which is available to all recreational boaters and not limited to Monmouth County residents, helps properly dispose sewage from boats. Service is available on a first come, first served basis and does not require any paperwork. The service areas are the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers and the Atlantic Highlands Marina (Sandy Hook Bay). If you have general inquiries, please call the Monmouth County Division of Health at 732-431-7456 (Option 3). On service days, you can contact VHF Channel 9 (Marine radio) or call 732-761-4997. |
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Need Assistance? Utilize the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System
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Monmouth County proudly offers 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 serves as one point of entry for residents to be connected to any human service provider in the County without needing to make multiple calls. Call the Warm Line at 732-683-8959 to reach countless service providers and visit monmouthacts.org for more information. |
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Middletown Township Building & Inspection Department Launches New SDL Online Permit Portal
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Visit sdlportal.com to access the portal and create an account. Need assistance? Click HERE for step-by-step instructions on how to create an account. |
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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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