Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 31, 10 am to 1:00 pm
Middletown Arts Center
Come join us for an Easter fun filled day sponsored by the Middletown Township Education Association! There will be fun activities for children ages including arts and crafts, a petting zoo, Family Easter Egg Decorating Contest and an outdoor Egg Hunt. Buy your egg at the MAC and decorate it any way you would like. Return it to the Arts Center before Friday, March 30th for judging. Prizes will be awarded and the eggs will be on display at the Eggstravaganza.
Middletown Revamps Summer Recreation Program
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.
Brush Collection Update
Zones
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Approximate Start Date
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Status
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A & B
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March 19
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In Progress
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C & D
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March 26
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In Progress
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E & G
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April 2
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Not Started
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J & L
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April 16
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Not Started
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I & K
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April 23
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Not Started
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F & H
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April 30
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Not Started
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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, said Public Works Director Ted E. Maloney.
Leaves will not be collected until Fall 2012. Residents or their landscapers can bring leaves to the Recycling Center at 52 Kanes Lane until June 1st. Brush is accepted year-round, he said.
Also, do not put brush curbside after a zone has been collected. Violators will be charged up to $750 for a separate, individual collection. Visit www.middletownnj.org/collection for collection updates. Call 732-615-2008 for more information.
Moody’s Affirms Middletown’s Excellent Bond Rating
Middletown Township is bucking the downward trend when it comes to retaining an excellent credit rating. Moody’s Investor Service has affirmed Middletown Township’s excellent bond rating of Aa2.
The good news comes at a time when other towns and cities across New Jersey are leading the nation in bond-rating downgrades.
“Moody’s affirmation of our excellent bond rating confirms that Middletown is making the right decisions in these challenging economic times,” said Mayor Anthony Fiore. “However, we know the job is far from done. We will continue to seek ways to mitigate the unprecedented fiscal challenges that Middletown and every municipality are facing.”
Affirmation of the Middletown’s excellent rating is credited to new management approaches and numerous financial improvements including reassessment of assessed valuation, budget reductions, staff reductions, and increased surplus. Additional strengths that factor into the rating include a low debt burden with rapid amortization, sufficient liquidity and reserve levels, and a sizable tax base, said Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante.
Recent economic challenges that continue to be successfully mitigated through the township’s prudent management practices include adherence to the governor’s tax cap, decreased state aid, an influx of negative tax appeals judgments following the 2009 revaluation, increased health care costs, and emergency expenditures related to the 2010 Blizzard and Hurricane Irene, said Mercantante.
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Organizations with Aa2 Ratings are considered to be of high quality and very low credit risk. In investment, a bond credit rating assesses the credit worthiness of a corporation's or government debt issues. It is analogous to credit ratings for individuals.
Public Information Center Meeting
Monmouth County Bridge S-17 (Hubbards Bridge), West Front Street (CR10) over the Swimming River
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 6:30 pm to 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, in cooperation with North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, New Jersey Department of Transportation, and Federal Highway Administration, will be 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 of the replacement of the Monmouth County Bridge S-17, Hubbards Bridge, 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. The public may attend either or both meetings. These meetings are open to all members of the public.
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:
Household Size Max
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Gross Income
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1 person
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$44,950
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2 people
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$51,400
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3 people
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$57,800
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4 people
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$64,200
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5 people
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$69,350
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6 people
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$74,500
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7 people
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$79,650
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8 people
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$84,7
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Save the Date!
Prescription Medication Collection – April 28
Got Drugs? Turn in unwanted or expired medication for safe disposal to the Middletown Police Department. The collection is part of the National Take Back Initiative. Location and time to be determined. Call 732-615-2039 for more information.
Reaching Out To Prevent Substance Abuse – May 24
Middletown Day 2012 is 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 Parks Department at 732-615-2260 for more information or click here for details on sponsorship opportunities.
