Monday, April 16, 2012

Mtown News Flash 4-16-12

Traffic Advisory
Mtown-Lincroft Rd Construction: Road Closure April 16th-21st
Beginning Monday April 16, 2012, Middletown-Lincroft Rd will be closed between Dwight Road and West Front St between the hours of 9am and 3 pm. Any roadwork starting prior to 9am and continuing after 3 pm will cause delays due to lane shifts or alternating traffic. Drivers should follow the posted detours or plan alternate routes. The final phase of water main construction on the roadway is underway and can be expected to last through May 2012. Any questions regarding the closure should be addressed to the Police Department Traffic Bureau at 732-615-2045.
 
Public Information Center Meeting
Monmouth County Bridge S-17 (Hubbards Bridge)
W. Front St. (CR10) over the Swimming River
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Red Bank Borough Council Room, 90 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
 
Monday, April 23, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
River Plaza Elementary School, 155 Hubbard Avenue, Middletown

Monmouth County is hosting two Public Information Center meetings regarding the replacement of Monmouth County Bridge  S-17, Hubbards Bridge.  The purpose of the Public Information Center meetings is to inform the public of the project status as well as to respond to any questions you may have regarding the project.  There will be a brief presentation of the project at approximately 7:30 p.m. at both meetings. These meetings are being conducted in conformance with Federal and State regulations. The public is invited and encouraged to comment on the project. Written comments will be accepted through Thursday, May 24, 2012.  Comments may be mailed or faxed to: Inkyung Englehart, Project Coordinator, Monmouth County Div. of Engineering & Traffic Safety, Hall of Records Annex, 1 East Main Street, 3rd Floor , Freehold, NJ  07728, Fax 732-431-7765; e-mail: engineer@co.monmouth.nj.us.
 
Home Rehab Grant Info Session April 19th
Fix Your Home! Interested Middletown Homeowners Wanted!
Do you need a new roof? Worried about an old heating system? Plumbing or electrical problems? Accessibility issues? If you are a Middletown homeowner, you may be eligible for home rehabilitation grant assistance from Middletown’s Community Development Program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).The Community Development Department will be holding a meeting for interested homeowners to find out more about the Program. The meeting will be held on Thursday April 19, at the Middletown Library-Main Branch, located at 55 New Monmouth Road, at 2:00 PM. Applications will be available at the meeting.  For more information, please call (732) 615-2281. For more information on HUD visit www.hud.gov. Grants of up to $25,000 are available to households that meet income limits. Read more
 
Beach Sweeps April 21
Clean Ocean Action will host their annual Beach Sweeps from 9 a.m. to 12:30 pm at Ideal Beach and Leonardo Beach. Volunteers are needed to keep our beaches beautiful. Ideal Beach is located off Bayside Parkway, Middletown, NJ 07748. Leonardo Beach is located off Beach Avenue, Leonardo, NJ 07737
 
Brush Collection Update
Zones
Approximate Start Date
    Status
A & B 
March 19
   Completed
C & D
March 26
   Completed
E & G
April 2   
   In Progress
J & L
April 16   
   Not Started
I & K
April 23   
   Not Started
F & H
April 30   
   Not Started
Please don’t place material at the curb earlier than seven days before a zone’s start date as doing so creates a hazard for pedestrians and drivers.  Leaves, tree stumps, lumber, plywood, fence posts, railroad ties, or garbage will not be collected. Residents or their landscapers can bring leaves to the Recycling Center at 52 Kanes Lane until June 1st.  Brush is accepted year-round. Do not put brush curbside after a zone has been collected. Violators will be charged up to $750 for a separate, individual collection.  Leaves will not be collected until Fall 2012.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/collection for collection updates. Call 732-615-2008 for more information.
 
American Water Spring Flushing
The utility company is conducting Spring Flushing through April 20. Read more.
Website: New Jersey American Water  Customer Service: 1-800-NJ AM WTR (1-800-652-6987)
 

Wednesday, April 25, 6:00-9:00 pm
Business to Business Night

Meet and greet fellow Middletown business owners in a relaxed atmosphere at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street. There will be a light buffet with open networking. The 4th annual event is free and open only to Middletown-based business owners. Space is limited. RSVP to Event Chair Lori Anne Oliwa at middletownbusinessevent@yahoo.com. The event is hosted by the Community Affairs Council and the Middletown Business Association. B2B is sponsored by Whole Foods of Middletown, CMDS, The Write Angles Public Relations and Gateway Press LLC.
 
Got Drugs?
Prescription Medication Collection
April 28, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm
Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway

Turn in unwanted or expired medication for safe disposal to the Middletown Police Department. The collection is part of the National Take Back Initiative. Call 732-615-2039 for local information. Call the DEA at 1-800-882-9539 for program inquiries. MEDICATIONS ONLY, NO NEEDLES PLEASE
 
Township Committee Special Meeting – Budget Hearing
April 30, 6:00 pm, Town Hall
An Open Public Meeting of the Township Committee is scheduled for April 30, 2012 in the Main Meeting Room at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a budget hearing.
 
2012 Swim Club Registration
Middletown Township is accepting 2012 membership registration payments. The Middletown Swim Club will be operated by the New Jersey Junior Titans Hockey Team effective Summer 2012. Tennis will not be available. Fun in the Sun Summer Camp will available to members at a weekly rate. Last year’s members receive FIRST consideration in RESERVING the Bathhouse or Cabana they rented in 2011 provided their application is received with FULL PAYMENT by April 30, 2012.  At this time registration is accepted by postal mail and in-person at the Recreation Department Administrative Office located at 900 Leonardville Road from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Download application
 
Middletown Summer Recreation Open House
Saturday, May 5 9:00 am to 11:00 am

The Recreation Department is gearing up to offer a new and expanded Summer Recreation Program June 25th through August 3rd that includes themed activity weeks. Summer Recreation will be offered at four locations - Croydon Hall, Thompson Middle School, Thorne Middle School, and the Tonya Keller Community Center. Parents will be able register children for one or more weeks and take advantage of an extended aftercare option. Beginning this year, registration will be based on the grade the student will be entering this fall. Registration will begin in late April. Registration will be accepted online and in-person at Croydon Hall Administrative Office, 900 Leonardville Road, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will also be accepted at the Summer Recreation Open House on Saturday, May 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am at Croydon Hall. Watch the website for registration start dates or call 732-615-2260 for more information.
 
Save the Date!
Middletown Police Week Memorial Service – May 18, 11 am, Town Hall
Reaching Out To Prevent Substance Abuse – May 24, Middletown Arts Center
Middletown Day 2012 – Saturday, September 29
Middletown Day 2012 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road. The Fall festival is slated to include live entertainment, a petting zoo, craft show, food court and a business and community organization showcase. Sponsors are needed.  Call the Recreation Department at 732-615-2260 for more information or click here for details on sponsorship opportunities.
 
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