Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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According to the National Weather Service, Monmouth County has a Winter Storm Warning until 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 27th. As of now, the Middletown Township Public Library and Middletown Recycling Center will have delayed openings tomorrow. Middletown Parks & Recreation will most likely cancel activities scheduled at Croydon Hall for tomorrow, but will send a confirmation notice tonight. Snowfall started around 5:00 PM tonight and is expected to continue through 7:00 AM tomorrow. The amount of snow forecasted is 4-7". The Township's emergency operations team met this afternoon to discuss the snowstorm's path and response tactics. Click HERE to read our weather advisory for more information about the snowstorm and tips on how to stay safe. |
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Middletown Celebrates 10U River Plaza-Lincroft Chargers Football Team for Winning National Championship
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 Mayor Tony Perry, Committeeman Ryan Clarke, and Committeeman Kevin Settembrino were excited to cheer on the champs! |
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On Saturday, Middletown Township proudly welcomed home the 10U River Plaza-Lincroft Chargers with a victory parade after they won the 2025 AYF National Championship! Our fire, emergency medical services, and police departments all came together to give the football team an outstanding escort to Trezza Field. Jon Bon Jovi even made a surprise appearance and announced the names! Congratulations to the players, cheerleaders, coaches, and families on this historic season. Thanks for representing Middletown like true champions! |
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Community Comes Together for Middletown Helps Its Own's Christmas Food and Toy Drive
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 Photo courtesy of Middletown Helps Its Own |
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This holiday season, our community came out in full force to volunteer for and donate to Middletown Helps Its Own's Christmas Food and Toy Drive! Our first responders, including members of several community firehouses, were happy to help pack and deliver boxes. Thanks to the generosity of our residents and neighbors, a total of 350 families in Middletown were able to eat a delicious Christmas dinner! |
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Smoker's Boxing Gym Celebrates the Holidays
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Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz recently attended the holiday party at Smoker’s Boxing Gym (900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo)! She was honored to spend time with the incredible young people and mentors who make the place so special. Thank you to everyone at Smoker’s Boxing Gym for giving our youth a place to learn the values of confidence, respect, and hard work! |
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Upcoming Holiday Notices & Schedules
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Middletown Alliance Shares Statistics and Tips to Prevent Impaired Driving
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This holiday season, please keep the following tips in mind: - Never drink and drive.
- Don't let someone who has been drinking get behind the wheel.
- If you're hosting a gathering, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.
- Call 911 if you see a drunk driver.
- Always wear your seat belt, as it is your best defense against impaired drivers.
Visit middletownnj.org/middletownalliance for drug and alcohol resources. |
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Deadline to Nominate a Middletown Veteran for the 2025 Veteran of the Year Award is TODAY (Friday, 12/26)
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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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Introducing Our New Revolutionary Reflections Video Series: Watch First Episode to Learn About Edward Taylor's Unique Role in the Revolutionary War
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To commemorate our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary, the Middletown America 250 Committee is launching Revolutionary Reflections — a mini-docuseries exploring the real lives, struggles, and choices of Middletown’s residents during the Revolutionary War. Learn about the families, conflicts, and untold stories that defined Middletown’s role in America’s fight for independence. Our first episode begins with Edward Taylor, a suspected spy, Loyalist sympathizer, and prisoner under house arrest at Marlpit Hall (137 Kings Highway). Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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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 Launches Digital Art Contest: Last Day to Submit Entries is Friday, 4/3
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Monmouth County officials and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee have proudly introduced a digital art competition for professional and non-professional artists who are at least 14 years old to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Participants must create digital artwork that portrays one or all of the following themes: Patriotism for Our Country, Pride in Our Communities, and Participating in the Celebration. Each first-place winner in the professional and non-professional categories will receive $1,776. Additional prizes will be presented for second and third place. The winners will be announced on Thursday, July 2nd. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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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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Pre-Register for Middletown Township Animal Control's Free Cat and Dog Rabies Clinic Happening on Saturday, 1/17 from 8-10 AM
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The clinic is divided into two one-hour time slots. The second slot will open once the first slot is full. The clinic will be held at the Croydon Hall Gym Parking Lot (900 Leonardville Road). Visit middletownnj.org/rabies for more information and to pre-register. |
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Pay Off Late MTPL Fees with Food Bank Donations Through Wednesday, 12/31
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It’s the final days of Food for Fines at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL)! Through this program, 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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2026 Parking Permits Renewal to Begin Sunday, 2/1: 2025 Permits to be Honored During This Time
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Due to a system upgrade, the Clerk's Office will be renewing parking permits for 2026 beginning Sunday, February 1st. The Clerk's Office will continue to honor the 2025 permits during this time. Please visit middletownnj.org/parkingpermits in January for information about when the system will reopen. Thank you for your patience! |
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MTPD Encourages Residents to Volunteer with 180 Turning Lives Around: Deadline to Apply is Monday, 1/5
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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. Please contact Corporal Michael Reuter at 732-615-2046 if you have any questions or concerns. |
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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 in February. The team will be working in the River Plaza Elementary School District and Lincroft Elementary School District in Area 3 this upcoming week. There will be no work conducted on Thursday, January 1st and Friday, January 2nd due to the holiday. 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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Support the MTPL at the Friends of MTPL's End of Year Book Sale through Wednesday, 12/31
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From now until Wednesday, December 31st, come to the MTPL and shop at the Friends of MTPL Bookstore's End of Year Sale! The shelves are freshly restocked, and the nonprofit is clearing things out to make room for even more great books. Enjoy the buy-one-get-one-free special on all items (except the gift-wrapped books). This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on great reads for the new year and support your library! |
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Reorganization Meeting Set for Sunday, 1/4 at 10 AM
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Attend Middletown Parks & Recreation's and the MTPL's Preschool Fair on Wednesday, 1/14 from 5-7 PM
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Find the perfect fit for your family at our preschool fair! Local schools will be at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL, 55 New Monmouth Road) to answer questions, explain program structures and fees, and more at this free event. Schools/preschool organizations can set up a table for free. Please reach out to recreation@middletownnj.org to secure your spot! Click HERE to view a list of the fair's participating schools. |
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Buy Tickets for Middletown Parks & Recreation's Daddy-Daughter Dance Happening on Sunday, 2/1 at 11 AM
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Middletown Parks & Recreation's Daddy Daughter Dance is returning to Jacques Banquet Hall (500 Palmer Avenue)! The theme is "In Our Daddy Daughter Dance Era", so wear your favorite Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and dress to impress! Semi-formal attire is encouraged. Enjoy a night of dancing, good food, and fun surprises. Two of the three dances are already SOLD OUT — register while you can on mtownrec.recdesk.com! |
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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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Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
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The Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) encourages residents to winterize their home. Follow the tips above and visit weather.gov for additional information. Stay safe and warm! |
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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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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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