Donate to Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens First Responders Stair Climb Fundraiser Happening on Sunday, 9/7: Event will be Livestreamed!

First responders in the Middletown Township Fire, Police, and EMS departments will be co-hosting the First Responders Stair Climb Fundraiser with local fitness center Life Time on Sunday, September 7^th beginning at 8:30 AM and competing for the most donations.

Every 30 minutes, nine first responders will climb 110 floors symbolizing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center (WTC).

The money raised through this campaign will go toward our Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a lasting memorial for the 37 residents who perished on September 11, 2001. The WTC Memorial Gardens also pay tribute to the first responders and individuals who lost their lives as a result of that fateful day.

Your donation will help support efforts to upgrade the memorial and ensure we never forget.

The event will be livestreamed on the Township's YouTube channel so members of the public can tune in to virtually cheer on the first responders and elected officials as they climb and share personal stories about what 9/11 means to them. The livestream will also feature photos and videos that highlight the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens as well as a slideshow to thank our major sponsors for supporting this important cause. 

Visit middletownnj.org/wtc to donate. 

Middletown Remembers: 24^th Anniversary Memorial Service on Thursday, 9/11 at 7 PM and Middletown PBA Local 124 Annual 9/11 5K and Kids' Run on Saturday, 9/13

The community is invited to attend our annual 9/11 memorial service on Thursday, September 11^th at 7:00 PM. There will be a moment of silence, wreath tribute, and a candlelit walk through the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens (36 Church Street, next to the Middletown Arts Center). 

This anniversary tribute will honor the 37 residents who perished on that tragic day and those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses, including late Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti, known as the "keeper of the list". He personally notified every Middletown family who lost a loved one that day. 

A few days after the memorial service, Middletown PBA Local 124 will be holding its 4^th annual 9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run on Saturday, September 13^th. Proceeds will be donated to a scholarship that the PBA is creating in honor of Detective Lt. Joseph Capriotti and to local nonprofit The P.O. Ken Tietjen Memorial Foundation, which was created in memory of late Middletown resident, police officer, and volunteer firefighter Kenneth Tietjen who gave his life in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.

Please visit middletownnj.org/pba5k to register for the 5K. Click HERE for more information about our memorial service and the Gardens.

Lemonade Stand Raises Funds for Middletown PBA Local 124's Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run

This week, officers from the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) took a break to buy some refreshing lemonade from a great group of kids. All proceeds will be donated to Middletown PBA Local 124's 9/11 Memorial 5K and Kids' Run, which will be taking place on Saturday, September 13^th. We commend these children for using their profits to support a good cause!

Middletown High School North Cheerleading Team Donates Towels to the Monmouth County SPCA

On Thursday, the Middletown High School North Cheerleading Team gave a generous donation to the Monmouth County SPCA. After their recent car wash fundraiser, the team cleaned and donated all of their extra towels so they can be used to help care for the animals at the shelter. Mayor Tony Perry and Committeeman Ryan Clarke were honored to thank the athletes in person for their kind gesture.

New Playground at Waloo Park Nears Completion

Earlier this year, we asked our community to choose the new playground at Waloo Park, which is located on Main Street in Port Monmouth. We are excited to share that the playground YOU chose is almost finished and will be ready for plenty of fun soon. With the new playground and brand new basketball courts, Waloo Park just keeps getting better and better! Save the date for the ribbon cutting, which will be taking place on Wednesday, September 17^th!

New Mandatory Bulk Pickup Advanced Scheduling

As of Monday, September 1^st, your bulk pickup day is now your bulk pickup week! The Township’s contractor, IWS, now has a dedicated truck and crew for this effort 5 days per week!

Simply register by 3:00 PM Sunday through Thursday of your scheduled recycling week to have your bulk collected within 48 hours.

There can only be one bulk collection request per household during your recycling week. If you don’t schedule in advance, your bulk will not be collected. You can conveniently do this by using the Recycle Coach app, emailing bulk@middletownnj.org, or leaving a voicemail at 732-615-3278.

Click HERE to download Recycle Coach on the App Store and click HERE to download Recycle Coach on Google Play. 

Middletown Senior Center Programs Moved to Different Locations Due to Renovations Beginning Monday, 9/8

Submit Photos to Middletown America 250's Weekly Photo Contest: This Week's Winners to be Announced on Friday, 9/12

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 “Hometown Heroes”. Take a photo of a monument or sign in town that is dedicated to a Revolutionary War Patriot. Some examples are the Joseph Murray monument at Poricy Park and signs from the Township's Fallen Veterans Commemorative Street Sign Program.

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 photo contest with the theme "Revolutionary Design"! Below is the winning photo chosen by Mayor Tony Perry. Eleonora Dubicki submitted this photo of Marlpit Hall (137 Kings Highway), which is located in the Middletown Village Historic District. The kitchen section was erected in 1686, but the Georgian-style home was enlarged into a center hallway residence around 1762. 

Edward Taylor owned the house during the Revolutionary War. The building is now a museum operated by the Monmouth County Historical Association and open to the public on Fridays through Sundays from 1:00-4:00 PM.

Uncover the History of the New Jersey Loyalists with the MTHS on Tuesday, 9/23 at 7 PM

The Middletown Township Historical Society (MTHS) will be launching its America 250 Speaker Series with "Patriots of a Different Name: New Jersey Loyalists" on Tuesday, September 23^rd at 7:00 PM at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL). This event is free and will also be available to watch via Zoom.

During the American Revolution, New Jersey saw more battles and skirmishes than any other colony, particularly due to the partisan forces on both sides. The citizenry of New Jersey were staunchly divided, and those supporting the British Crown were just as patriotic and zealous as their rebel counterparts. 

Please join Andrew Dauphinee, Jerseyana Librarian at the New Jersey State Library, for a deep dive into one of the most important and effective provincial forces in the American Revolution: The New Jersey Volunteers. Andrew will discuss the history, military engagements, and notable figures, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution.

Click HERE to register via Zoom.

Learn How to Clean Historic Cemetery Gravestones with Middletown America 250 on Saturday, 9/27 at 10 AM

Monmouth County Officials Release Free Educational Resource for Monmouth County Students for America’s Upcoming 250^th Anniversary 

The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee recently released a free educational resource for Monmouth County students in recognition of America’s 250^th 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.

Sign Up for Middletown Parks & Recreation's Weekly After-School Science Club: Sessions Begin Monday, 9/15!

Join Middletown Parks & Recreation at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) for the NJRPA award-winning After-School Science Club! Themed activities, experiments, and hikes will be offered on Mondays in this weekly adventure-packed hour. This season’s theme is “Animals in Trees”. Register on RecDesk today!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Register Now for MAC's Fall Classes

Registration for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) fall classes has officially opened! Pick up a hobby and sign up for a class in theater, dance, art, or more.

Click HERE to view the youth classes and click HERE to view the adult classes.

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the MTPL

If you live, work, or go to school in Middletown, you’re eligible for a free Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) card! Your card is the key to so much more than books — it unlocks access to the library's digital resources, research tools, Makerspace, private study rooms, and extensive collection of books, movies, TV series, music, and magazines for all ages.

This September, keep an eye out for library card sign-up pop-ups around town and enjoy special perks and giveaways when you sign up. There’s no better time to get your library card and start exploring everything the MTPL has to offer!

Submit your Entries in the MTPL's Teen Art Contest through Monday, 9/22

Monmouth County Virtual Public Information Notice for Improvements to South Laurel Avenue at the 

Railroad Bridge

Monmouth County is currently advancing a Concept Development (CD) Study for improvements to South Laurel Avenue from Commons Way to AT&T Drive in the townships of Middletown and Holmdel. The purpose of the CD Study is to identify the Purpose and Need for the proposed improvements and then develop conceptual alternatives that can be compared in order to determine which one may be recommended to advance as a Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA).

The first Public Information Session was held on June 27, 2023. As of Monday, August 11^th, Monmouth County, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, is hosting a virtual Public Information Center (PIC) meeting to update the public on the status of the study.

Written comments from the public will be accepted through Monday, September 22^nd. If you have questions regarding the project, please contact the Monmouth County Project Manager at Vince.Cardone@co.monmouth.nj.us or 732 431-7760.

Click HERE for more information.

Beware of Scams Demanding Bail Payment or Threatening Enforcement Action for Missed Court Appearances or Traffic Fines

Click HERE for more information.

Middletown EMS Provides Helpful Information about Narcan Administration

Join Middletown EMS Public Information Officer Jimmy De Rugeriis in a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) as he describes the signs of an overdose, explains how to use Narcan, and shares information about where people can access Narcan.

Click HERE to watch the PSA on YouTube.

Learn More About Middletown Wellness Wheels

The Middletown Township Health Department is proud to officially launch Middletown Wellness Wheels in partnership with Uber Health! The program was announced in February when the Middletown Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution to award Uber Health the contract.

Middletown Wellness Wheels, which is funded through a portion of the Opioid Settlement Funds awarded by the state, provides free local transportation for residents with substance use disorders, at risk of substance use disorders, or those who need access to mental health services. Middletown Township is the first municipality in Monmouth County to utilize the settlement funds in this manner.

Click HERE to watch our Public Service Announcement about the program.

MTPD Promotes E-Bike Safety in PSA

Across the country, and right here in Middletown, we’re seeing a surge in injuries involving electric bikes and scooters, especially among young riders.

Deputy Chief Paul Bailey of the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) shares some vital information in this Public Service Announcement (PSA) about the different types of micromobility devices and the regulations that riders should follow when using them. Please tune in and stay safe!

Click HERE to watch the PSA on YouTube.

Sign Up for a Free Home Smoke Alarm Installation with the MTFD and American Red Cross

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.

NJAW Lead Service Line Replacement Program 

Door-to-Door Canvassing Continues

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 3^rd. The canvassing and internal inspections are currently taking place in the Lincroft Elementary School District in Area 3 on the map above. 

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.

Meet Vincent the Dancing Umpire from the Savannah Bananas on Friday, 9/12 from 4:00-5:30 PM

Meet Vincent Chapman from the Savannah Bananas at McMahon Park (380 Atlantic Avenue) and enjoy a DJ dance party and Q&A session from the Dancing Umpire! There will be an autograph item for the first 150 kids to arrive. The event is free, but we encourage you to RSVP via RecDesk.

Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to register!

Attend Middletown Parks & Recreation's Second Annual Skate Party on Friday, 9/12 from 6:00-8:30 PM

Shred with Middletown Parks & Recreation at its skate party at the Kunkel Park Skate Park in Leonardo! Please remember to bring your own equipment. This fun event is free for kids, teenagers, and adults of all ages!

Your favorite punk rock music will be pumping under the lights during the party. While there, enjoy a free video game truck and buy some delicious food from the food trucks onsite. There will also be free skateboarding lessons for beginners between ages 5-14 with Coach Dave!

Sign Up for the MTPL's Team Speed Puzzling Competition Happening on Saturday, 9/13 from 1-4 PM

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest puzzler in town? Teams will go head-to-head with the same 500-piece puzzle at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) — first to finish takes the win! 

This competition is open to players of all ages, but at least one team member must be 18+. You can either sign up as a team or sign up as an individual and be placed on a team. Join the MTPL in the Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road) for this fun event!

Click HERE for more information and to sign up.

Sign Up for Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Happening on Tuesday, 9/30 from 10 AM - 1 PM

The Middletown Township Health Department will be holding a free flu shot clinic open to all Monmouth County residents in the Training Room at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). Appointments are required. 

Visit middletownnj.org/fluclinic for more information and to pre-register.

Middletown Township Floodplain Management Encourages the Public to Learn About Flood Insurance on Thursday, 10/2 at 6 PM

Pre-Register for Middletown Township Animal Control's Free Cat and Dog Rabies Clinics Happening in October

Visit middletownnj.org/rabies for more information and to pre-register.

Attend the Middletown Youth Wellness Event on Thursday, 10/16 from 6:00-7:30 PM

• On Sunday, September 7^th, the Twin Lights Bike Ride will be traveling through town. Please obey New Jersey's Safe Passing Law.
• 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 13^th, 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 13^th, providing an alternate detour route for the Broadway closure.

Middletown Township Health Department Provides Information on How to Properly Dispose of Sharps

Middletown OEM Shares Information about How to Stock Up on Hurricane Supplies

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.

Prepare for Hurricane Season by Purchasing or Renewing Flood Insurance

Need Assistance? Utilize the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System

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.

Middletown Township Building & Inspection Department Launches New SDL Online Permit Portal

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.

Connect with the Township to Help Correct Concerns

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.

Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates 

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