Middletown Introduces Ordinance to Help Provide Services and Resources to Residents in Need

The Middletown Township Committee is moving forward with their commitment to directly connect residents in need with organizations that can assist them. At the October 15th Township Committee meeting, they passed an ordinance on first reading to establish a Community Assistance Network Volunteer Advisory Committee.

The Middletown Township Community Assistance Network Committee (MTCAN Committee) would work in partnership with faith based organizations, civic and community groups, Township residents, and Township officials to build a clearinghouse of local public assistance and social services programs.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

Mayor Kevin Settembrino spoke with "Jersey Matters" reporter Kimberly Kravitz about why Middletown is continually ranked as one of the safest cities in the state.

"Jersey Matters" Highlights Middletown's Ranking as One of the Safest Places to Live in New Jersey

Mayor Kevin Settembrino, Deputy Chief Robert Stefanski, and Harmony Elementary School Principal Erik Paulson were recently interviewed by WJLP's "Jersey Matters" reporter Kimberly Kravitz about Middletown's ranking as one of the safest places to live in New Jersey. The ranking was based on a 2018 report conducted by Safewise.

Click HERE or the on the picture to watch the interview.

Deputy Mayor Tony Fiore Visits Nut Swamp Elementary School to Discuss Local Government

Deputy Mayor Fiore discussed topics from a book the kids are reading called Mom for Mayor.

On Tuesday, October 16th, Deputy Mayor Tony Fiore visited with third graders at Nut Swamp Elementary School to speak about the role local government plays in their lives. He covered topics such as how the election process works, the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Township Committee, and how to make and pass a law. He also asked the children about what type of laws they would make as elected officials and what they would want to build for other kids in Middletown. The kids had some great ideas and we hope to inspire them to become involved in our community and help make a difference.

Middletown Day Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors Recognized at October 15th Township Committee Meeting

At the Monday, October 15th Township Committee Meeting, Township officials took the opportunity to thank all of the Gold, Silver & Bronze Middletown Day sponsors who help fully fund our annual fall festival.

Pictured from left: Assistant DPW Director Vic Wymbs, Executive Director of the Middletown Arts Center, Maggie O’Brien, Recreation Director Janet Dellett, Mayor Kevin Settembrino, and Middletown Day sponsors Brian Nelson of Archer & Greiner, Kim Rinaldi of the Middletown Township Public Library, Dana Connelly of Orange Theory Fitness, Jodi DiPietro of Provident Bank, and Sue Brasefield of Maser Consulting.

Click HERE to view the list of sponsors.

Middletown Soccer Club Hosts Clothing Drive on Saturday, October 27th

Deputy Mayor Tony Fiore and Committeewoman Pat Snell stopped by Fairview Fields on Sunday, October 14th to show support for the upcoming Middletown Soccer Club Clothing Drive. The drive will be held on Saturday, October 27th at Fairview Fields (558 Oak Hill Road) between 12:00PM and 4:00 PM. They will be accepting donations of any used and gently worn clothes (men, women, children), shoes, coats, linens, plush toys, strollers, and bicycles. Click on the picture to learn more!

Pictured from left: MSC Coach Tricia Marois, Deputy Mayor Tony Fiore, Committeewoman Pat Snell, Board Member Joe Guinta, Board Member Steve Cudjoe, MSC Coach Bethany Ryan, and Board President Don Kameno.

Middletown was recently featured in the New York Times. Click HERE to read the article.

Upcoming Events

New this year: Trunk or Treat! Harvest Hullabaloo will kick off with a costume parade and contest. Once the parade has commenced, the Trunk or Treaters will be allowed to spend time going from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from vehicle owners who have decorated their trunk, tailgate, or hatchback and provide candy for the “treaters”.

MTPL Presents: Frankenstein Film Discussion with Max Alvarez
Date: Wednesday, October 24th
Time: 7:00PM- 8:30PM
Location: The MTPL Community Room (55 New Monmouth Road)
Film historian Max Alvarez has been examining film and society through a microscope for decades. His cinema talks are rich in historical and cultural information and bolstered with humor and witty anecdotes about
motion pictures and their colorful creators.
Click on the picture for more info!

Microgrid Feasibility Study Results Public Info Session

Want to learn more about the Microgrid Feasibility Study results? Click HERE to watch the presentation from the September 28th Public Information Session.

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