Congratulations to the Incoming 2026 MTFD Chiefs
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 Pictured from left: Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, 2026 Third Assistant Chief David D'Arcy, Second Assistant Chief James Abbes, First Assistant Chief Jacob Lawrence, Deputy Chief Kevin Morrissey, Chief Daniel P. Kelly, Mayor Tony Perry, and Committeeman and Ex Fire Chief Ryan Clarke |
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On Saturday, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) held its annual fire chief election. At the event, the 2026 chiefs were elected and announced. Congratulations to these brave men and thank you to 2025 MTFD Chief Anthony Fulciniti for his dedicated service to our community! |
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MTPD Honor Guard Pays Tribute to Veterans at Wreaths Across America Event
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On Wednesday, Wreaths Across America stopped at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum (1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel) on their journey to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit that hosts "Wreaths Across America," an annual event that honors the sacrifices of veterans and their families by laying wreaths on their graves and saying the name of each and every veteran buried there aloud. The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) Honor Guard was appreciative to be able to participate in Wednesday's ceremony. The nationwide event will take place this Saturday, December 13th. |
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VFW Post and Auxiliary 2179 Recognizes 84th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor with Solemn Service
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 Pictured from left: VFW Post 2179 Commander Dan Butler, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger |
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Last Friday, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz was honored to attend VFW Post and Auxiliary 2179's Annual Pearl Harbor Service. Committeewoman Kratz was humbled to speak at the event and join attendees in paying tribute to the many men and women who were killed or seriously injured on December 7, 1941. |
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Middletown Parks & Recreation Hosts Annual Santa Ferry
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Parks & Recreation |
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 Mayor Tony Perry's son, Grant, had a magical time on the Santa Ferry! (Photo courtesy of Patrick Olivero) |
Last weekend, Middletown Parks & Recreation and Seastreak took residents for a yuletide ride on the bay. Attendees met Santa, hung out with their favorite characters, watched science experiments and magic tricks being performed, sang some carols, and enjoyed a scenic journey around the Statue of Liberty! Click HERE to view photos from the event.
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Community Supports Boy Scout Troop 122's Wreath Sale
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 Mayor Tony Perry and Boy Scout Troop 122 show off the beautiful wreaths, which were sold in Campbell's Junction near Veterans Village. |
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Last weekend, Mayor Tony Perry was proud to purchase a wreath from Boy Scout Troop 122! Each purchase helps fund the troop's activities and service projects. Thanks to the community's support, all the wreaths were sold! |
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Middletown Senior Center Members Celebrate the Holidays Together
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Senior Center |
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On Thursday, the Middletown Senior Center hosted its annual holiday party at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor (410 NJ-36, Hazlet)! Members took to the dance floor, enjoyed some delicious food, and celebrated a year of community and friendship. Interested in joining the Senior Center? Membership is free for residents 60+! Visit middletownnj.org/seniorcenter for more information. |
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Township Committee to Host Meeting on Monday, 12/15 at 7 PM
The Middletown Township Committee Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, December 15th 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 Monday, December 15th 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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Nominate a Middletown Veteran for the 2025 Veteran of the Year Award by Friday, 12/26
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Check Out the EMS and MTFD's Santa Run Schedule
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It's that time of the year! The Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department are joining forces for their annual Santa Run. Please understand that while they do their absolute best, it's extremely difficult to pass every house and come down every street while also balancing the emergency needs of our residents. The MTFD's best advice is if you hear sirens, head to your nearest main intersection to get a glimpse of Mr. Claus! Times, dates, and availability are subject to change at the discretion of company and chief officers. Please monitor the MTFD's Facebook page and the individual Facebook page of your community firehouse for the dates and times. |
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MTFD Shares Live Christmas Tree Safety Tips
This holiday season, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) and Middletown Township Fire Prevention Office would like to provide residents with tips on how to take care of real Christmas trees. Click HERE to watch their Public Service Announcement on YouTube.
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Fall 2025 Leaf Collection Update
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DPW crews are out clearing drains across town, but with over 6,000 catch basins in our neighborhood streets, every bit of community help goes a long way. Thank you for helping keep Middletown safe and prepared for fall and winter weather! |
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Browse Our New Middletown America 250 Merch Store!
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Join us in commemorating Middletown’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary era by purchasing a keepsake from the Middletown America 250 Merch Store! Visit middletownnj.org/america250store to explore all items, including our limited-edition Sandy Hook Lighthouse ornament. Crafted by the same renowned company that produces the official White House ornaments, this piece offers a beautifully-made tribute to one of the nation’s oldest and most treasured landmarks. You can also browse other Middletown favorites that make thoughtful gifts and meaningful mementos this holiday season. Each purchase will directly support upcoming events and initiatives that honor our community’s rich heritage as we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary next year. Once you decide on your item(s), please click "Participate Now" on the online store to place your order! Credit and debit cards are the only accepted forms of payment. All payments must be made through the online store. Items are available for pickup at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). Visit middletownnj.org/250pickup to schedule your pickup.
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Learn about Revolutionary War Patriot Jehu Patterson in the latest Locally Sourced Middletown America 250 Series Podcast
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In the fourth episode of our Middletown America 250 series Patriot Profiles — a special edition of Mayor Tony Perry’s Locally Sourced podcast — we explore the life of Jehu Patterson, a young Middletown native who witnessed the Revolution unfold right outside his front door. His early experiences during the war helped shape a lifetime of public service, ultimately leading him to become a respected judge who supported the very veterans he once served alongside. You can listen to the podcast on middletownnj.org/locallysourced, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and Spotify. |
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MonmouthNJ 250 Committee's Parade to Take Place in Middletown on Sunday, 6/28 Beginning at 12:30 PM
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Pay Off Late MTPL Fees with Food Bank DonationsThrough Wednesday, 12/31
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Food for Fines has officially returned to the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) and will run through the end of December! During this time, patrons can pay off library late fees with donations of nonperishable food items. Each item donated will reduce late fees by $1.00. Patrons can donate up to a total of $10.00 per library card. Donations may be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. Please note that donations cannot be applied toward lost or damaged items. Expired food also cannot be accepted. All collected items will be donated to local food banks. |
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Enjoy a Free Cup of Hot Cocoa and Connect with MTPD Officers on Wednesday, 12/17 from 12-3 PM
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MTPD Encourages Residents to Volunteer with 180 Turning Lives Around
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Click HERE for more information about how to get involved. |
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MTPD to Host Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, 1/14 from 2-6 PM
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Residents are invited to a FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint hosted by the Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) at Station 11 Old Village Fire Company (1340 NJ-35) to ensure your child is in the right car seat and that it is installed correctly. The checkpoint will be open from 2-6 PM. Car seat safety checkpoints are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. There will be no checkpoint on the fourth Wednesday of this month since that is Christmas Eve. Please contact Corporal Michael Reuter at 732-615-2046 if you have any questions or concerns. |
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MTPD Promotes E-Bike Safety in PSA
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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 crucial 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. |
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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 (MTFD) and Middletown Township Fire Prevention Office are partnering with the American Red Cross to install smoke alarms for free throughout Middletown. We encourage all residents to check if their smoke alarms are working. If you are interested in this free service, please schedule an appointment at middletownnj.org/smokealarm. Click HERE to watch a Public Service Announcement for more information. |
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Sign Up for Middletown Parks & Recreation's After-School Science Club: Program Begins Monday, 1/5
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Join Middletown Parks & Recreation at Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) for the award-winning After-School Science Club! Over the course of several weeks, there will be themed activities, experiments, and hikes in an adventure-packed hour every Monday (except for January 19th and February 16th). This winter's theme is The Power of Magnets — sign up via RecDesk for some hands-on learning fun! Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com for more information and to register. |
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Register for Middletown Parks & Recreation's Winter Skateboarding Classes: First Class is on Tuesday, 1/13
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Does your child want to learn how to skateboard or expand their existing skillset? Regardless of their experience, Middletown Parks & Recreation's winter classes will teach them the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe, courteous manner and at a skill level appropriate to everyone. Beginners and intermediates will be broken into two classes. Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to sign up. |
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New Year, New Hobby: Make an Artistic Resolution and Register Now for MAC's Winter Classes!
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Registration for the Middletown Arts Center's (MAC) winter classes has officially opened! Pick up a hobby and sign up for a class in theater, dance, visual art, music, yoga, and more. Classes begin in January. Click HERE to view the youth classes and click HERE to view the adult classes. |
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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 team will be working in the River Plaza Elementary School District and Lincroft Elementary School District in Area 3 this upcoming week. 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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Register for a 15-Minute Slot with MTPL's Read to a Dog Program Happening on Monday, 12/15 from 6-7 PM
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The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL, 55 New Monmouth Road) is helping young readers in grades K–5 build confidence and improve literacy by offering them the opportunity to read to a friendly, non-judgmental furry listener. Four time slots are available on Monday, December 15th from 6:00-7:00 PM. Sign up your child and enjoy some quality reading time with the MTPL's canine companions! Click HERE to check out the time slots and register. |
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Listen to Shore Voices Perform Holiday Tunes at the MTPL on Tuesday, 12/16 at 7 PM
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Celebrate the holidays with Shore Voices, a talented a cappella group based in Middletown, at their live concert in the MTPL's Community Room! |
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Attend Our Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the MAC on Wednesday, 12/17 at 5:30 PM
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Please join us at our annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting with the Chabad Jewish Center at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC, 36 Church Street)! There will be crafts, food, and more at this free event. |
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Enjoy a PJ Storytime with Santa and Middletown Parks & Recreation on Tuesday, 12/16 at 5 PM
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Cozy up by the fire at the Poricy Park Nature Center (345 Oak Hill Road) as Santa reads a Christmas classic. After, take photos with the "Big Guy" and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. No need to register — just show up to this free event! Middletown Parks & Recreation kindly asks that participants do not bring strollers in the Nature Center to allow room for more people. |
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Sign Your Child Up for Gingerbread House Parties Happening at the MAC on Friday, 12/19 & Saturday, 12/20
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Treat your child to a sweet holiday experience with Club MAC at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC, 36 Church Street)! Kids will decorate and take home a full-sized gingerbread house, plus enjoy pizza, drinks, and snacks. There are two time slots for this fun and festive event: Friday, December 19th from 5-9 PM and Saturday, December 20th from 10 AM - 2 PM. Spots go quickly, so sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register for the Friday time slot. Click HERE for more information and to register for the Saturday time slot. |
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Sign Up for a Winter Solstice Hike Happening on Sunday, 12/21 at 5 PM
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Join Middletown Parks & Recreation for a hike on the longest night of the year! Bundle up and enjoy beautiful Poricy Park (345 Oak Hill Road) in the early evening. A headlamp or flashlight is recommended. Warm up after with hot cocoa by the fire! Visit mtownrec.recdesk.com to register. |
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Reorganization Meeting Set for Sunday, 1/4 at 10 AM
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- 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 most likely be closed 24/7 to vehicular traffic for the remainder of 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the course of the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Port Monmouth Flood Control Project Road Closures and Updates: - Broadway remains closed between Main Street (Port Monmouth) and Church Street (Belford) due to ongoing construction. Broadway will be closed until May 2026.
- Campbell Avenue will be closed at the intersection with Creek Road starting January 12, 2026 and is estimated to remain closed until October 2027.
- Detours will be posted. Vehicles traveling between Belford and Port Monmouth can use Highway 36 or Port Monmouth Road.
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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency for Propane Shortage
On Thursday, December 11th, Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 12th due to anticipated impacts on the delivery of propane for home and commercial heating purposes caused by a service disruption at a major propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. Executive Order No. 408 allows for a statewide exemption on hours-of-service regulations concerning the transportation of residential heating fuel. New Jersey residents who may be impacted by the propane shortage should visit ready.nj.gov for important updates and safety information and NJ211 for information on resources and warming centers. Click HERE to read the State's press release for more information and click HERE to read a PDF of the executive order.
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Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
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The Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) encourages residents to winterize their home ahead of the winter season. Follow the tips above and visit weather.gov for additional information. Stay safe and warm! |
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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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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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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