Brown Friday

There are some things I just don't want to know about....

September 21, 2015 Middletown Township Committee Meeting

As the old adage says, " the show must go on" and that's exactly what happened at the September 21st meeting of the Middletown Township Committee.

The meeting was sparsely attended (as usual)  and was missing both Committeeman Tony Fiore and Committeeman Kevin Settembrino from the dais. And if you happened to be running late and wanted to attend the meeting that evening you very well may have missed it because the meeting barely lasted 20 minutes.  As a matter of fact, if it weren't for NJ American Water presenting a $2,500 grant to the Poricy Park Conservancy for work to be done at Murray Pond, the meeting would have clocked in under 15 minutes total.

After the presentation by NJ American Water, the Mayor stated that the labor at Murray Pond would be provided by volunteer students.

 After brief comments by the members of the Township Committee that were present, a  resident from Lincroft inquired about recent surveying that was done at the intersection of Rt. 520 and Middletown-Lincroft Rd. The Administrator stated that the county was performing yet another study to make this area safer. Another resident requested for enforcement of speed limits on roads around Majestic Ave. in the Lincroft section.





As always, you can download a copy of the Meeting Agenda that contains the discussion items and the proposed resolutions and ordinances that were voted on or presented during the meeting. A box around an item is a link, bringing you further into the document to that resolution or ordinance. At the end of the resolution there will be a link bringing you back to the agenda. Attached to this agenda is also the monthly bill list, so that everyone can see how the Township is spending our tax dollars.

Mtown News Flash 7-27-12

JCP&L – Storm Center Map
http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html

The newly enhanced online map provides information on power outages and estimated times of restoration. Power outages and street light outages can also be reported via this site.

Update 11: Water Co. Eases Hours for Odd/Even Outdoor Watering

The following information is provided by New Jersey American Water

New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth County remain under a schedule of odd/even outdoor watering, however the company today lifted the 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. time frame when outdoor watering was permitted. While customers are no longer restricted to watering within those set hours, the company advises customers to conserve water inside and outside of their homes, and to use water wisely. Significant increases in water demand could result in the reimplementation of stricter water use guidelines.

“Odd/Even watering has been used over the past few years in our Monmouth system and this is not unusual for systems that experience high seasonal demands related to lawn irrigation,” said Stephen P. Schmitt, vice president of operations for New Jersey American Water.

“To simplify this for our customers we are removing the additional time of day requirement. A time of day approach was used to allow time for the system to recover between the established demand periods.

“Our time of day usage monitoring over the past two weeks indicates that demands have stabilized. We thank our customers for their cooperation and assisting us in managing the water resources in Monmouth County.”

The odd/even watering schedule entails:

Outdoor water use on odd-numbered days of the month if your street address is an odd number (i.e., 23 Oak St., 7 Maple Ave.)
Outdoor water use on even-numbered days of the month if your street address is an even number (i.e., 6 Oak St., 354 Maple Ave.)
For updates, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com or facebook.com/newjerseyamericanwater



Movie Series and Food Drive Sat, July 28, 8:45 pm at Normandy Park
The Free Summer Movie Series & Food Drive, hosted by Shore Flicks, LLC will be showing monthly movies in township parks. Please help support local food banks by bringing a donation.

July 28, 8:45 pm - Normandy Park,600 Nutswamp Rd, Honey I Shrunk the Kids (PG)
August 31, 8:00 pm - Tonya Keller Community Center, 50 Bray Ave, Hugo (PG)


Child Seat Safety Checkpoint – Sat, July 28, 2:00–7:00 p.m.
Police officers trained as child passenger safety technicians will assist motorists with proper child safety seat installation as well as proper positioning and harnessing of a child. Checkpoints are at Police Headquarters, 1 Kings Highway. No appointment is necessary. In the event of severe weather, rain dates will be announced. The checkpoints, which are fund with state grant monies, are free and open to the public. Contact the Traffic Safety Bureau at 732-615-2045 for details.



August Tax Payment
The last day for payment without penalty of interest for the August tax quarter is AUGUST 20, 2012.

Pay Taxes Online


Flood Insurance Discount Available for Homeowners
Middletown homeowners interested in purchasing or renewing flood insurance policies may be eligible for a discount on their policies because Middletown participates in FEMA’s Community Rating System.

All standard rate policies in zones A or V are eligible for the 10% discount. Standard rated flood insurance policies in zones B, C, X, D, AR, and A99 are entitled to a 5% discount. Preferred risk policies, which are applicable in zones B, C, and X are already discounted and are not eligible for further discount.

“I encourage homeowners to remind their insurance agents about the discount when it comes time to renew their policies,” said Mayor Anthony P. Fiore. For more information about CRS and floodplain management, residents can contact the Middletown Building Department at 732-615-2104 during business hours.



Middletown Day – Be A Part of the Fun
Middletown Day will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is underway for the Business Showcase, Car Show and Craft Fair.

Business Showcase – Businesses are invited to offer free games and prizes, literature and giveaways to the thousands of people that visit Middletown Day. Businesses will be given a 10’ x10’ space for a fee of $250. Space is limited. Spots will be filled on a first-come first served basis. (Middletown Community Groups and Schools can request a free 10x10 space.) Register by September 14, 2012.

Car Show – The Lions Club will present this year’s Car Show. Restored and modified cars welcome. Free dash plaques and welcome bags will be provided first 100 entries. Advance registration is $20. Registration day of show is $25. More than 25 trophies and plaques will be presented.

Craft Show – Don’t miss the chance to sell your wares to thousands of visitors. Single 10’ x 10’ spaces are $75 and double spaces are $130. Space is limited. Register by September 14.

Visit www.middletownday.org to download registration forms. Online registrations also accepted. Call 732-615-2260 for 732-706-4100 for details.



Voter Registration Reminder

The registration deadline to vote at the next election is 21 days prior to election day.
DOS Home > Elections Home > Registration Information
How To Register:
http://www.njelections.org/voting-information.html
The registrant must download and complete
Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form.
Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.

Vote for the MAC

Monmouth Health & Life Magazine is hosting its Annual Best of Monmouth County 2012 Awards. Please vote for the Middletown Arts Center in the categories of "Dance Lessons" and "Theater." Voting ends August 1st.

•http://www.monmouthhealthandlife.com/Monmouth-Health-Life/Best-of-Monmouth


Save the Date!


•Fri, Jul 20 & Sat Jul 21, 7:00 pm – Talent Showcase - MAC
•Thurs, Jul 26, 7:00 p.m., Summer Concert: The Del Angels, MAC
•Sat, Jul 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Town Hall
•Sat Jul 28, 8:45 p.m. – Summer Movie – Normandy Park
•Fri, Aug 3, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Town Hall
•Thurs, Aug 9, 7p.m. – Summer Concert: Funktion 11, Croydon Hall
•Sun, Aug 19, 3:00 p.m. – Community Fossil Hunt, Poricy Park
•Thurs, Aug 23, 7p.m. – Summer Concert: RB Express, Croydon Hall
•Fri, Aug 24, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Town Hall
•Fri, Aug 31, 8:00 pm – Summer Movie, TKCC
•Sun, Sept 23, 4:00-7:00 p.m. – Colonial Tavern Party, Poricy Park
•Sat, Sept 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m – Middletown Day 2012, Croydon Hall


Like Us on Facebook
Visit us at www.facebook.com/middletowntwp

Do you Tweet?
Follow us on Twitter @middletownnj

Buy Middletown 
Business Directory

Calendar
http://www.middletownnj.org/calendar

Middletown Arts Center Classes and Programs
www.middletownarts.org

Middletown Day – Sat, Sept 29
www.middletownday.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddletownDay
Applications: Middletown Day Sponsor and Participation Forms

Middletown Library
Event Schedule

Middletown Parking Permits
Online-Renewal and New Applicants

Middletown Photos
Galleries

Middletown Police 
Activity Reports

Middletown Recreation Facilities
2012 Permit Application

Middletown Senior Center
Special Events

Poricy Park Camps and Programs
www.poricypark.org

Outdoor Water Restrictions Eased; Odd/Even Hose Watering in Place for Monmouth County Customers

Alert Notification From NJ American Water:

Lawn Sprinkler System Use Still Banned for Now as New Jersey American Water Monmouth System is Stabilized

New Jersey American Water has modified the outdoor water ban for all its Monmouth County customers, easing the restrictions that began June 29 when a bridge holding three pipes at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant collapsed. Customers may now use handheld garden hoses for outdoor purposes, every other day, between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and again from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. With very limited exceptions, lawn sprinkler irrigation system use is still banned. Even with the easing of the ban’s restrictions, New Jersey American Water is strongly advising its Monmouth County customers to continue conserving water both inside and out. If strict conservation measures are not followed then it may be necessary to reinstitute a stringent outdoor water ban.

“Water service is safe and reliable and we are grateful to our customers and the entire Monmouth County community for their cooperation and patience while we worked around the clock to recover from this event.  The temporary piping to bypass the bridge is complete which enables us to restore the water system to near normal capacity.  Conservation is still critical during the current heat wave as even during normal circumstances lawn irrigation places a heavy demand on our system.  It is essential that we do not exceed system capacity as customers restart their outdoor water use,” said Stephen P. Schmitt, vice president of operations for New Jersey American Water. “We are also moving forward on the permanent pipelines to minimize the chance of a similar service disruption happening again. In the meantime, our customers should follow the odd/even guidelines for outdoor watering.”  

The odd/even schedule is effective beginning today and entails:

• Handheld garden hose outdoor water use between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  on odd-numbered days of the month if your street address is an odd number (i.e., 23 Oak St., 7 Maple Ave.)
• Handheld garden hose outdoor water use between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  on even-numbered days of the month if your street address is an even number (i.e., 6 Oak St., 354 Maple Ave.)

Exceptions are:

• Watering of new sod or seed if daily watering is required (note: it is recommended that any planting of new sod or seed that has not already taken place be delayed until the fall)
• Use of private wells for irrigation
• Commercial uses of outdoor water, such as for nurseries, farm stands, power washing, plumbing, athletic fields, and car washes

As the system continues to stabilize, customers may experience discolored water. New Jersey American Water recommends running the water until clear. However, the discolored water could be used for the watering of shrubs and garden plants.

For updates, customers visit newjerseyamwater.com or facebook.com/newjerseyamericanwater.

For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

Alert Notification: Boiled Water Lifted for All Towns in Monmouth County; Outdoor Use Ban Continues

7/2/2012

New Jersey American Water, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Aberdeen, Highlands, Holmdel, and Middletown which had been under the advisory since a bridge holding three large water mains collapsed at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant last Friday. All of the 22 towns initially under the boil water advisory no longer have to boil their water before consumption.

As part of Monmouth County’s declared Water Emergency, all Monmouth County residents, including New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth County remain under an outdoor water use ban.

“Our restoration work continues around the clock and although the boil water advisory has been lifted for Monmouth County, it is important that customers continue to comply with the outdoor watering ban,  including watering lawns, shrubs or gardens, filling swimming pools, or washing cars,” said Stephen Schmitt, vice president of operations, New Jersey American Water. “Monmouth County officials have declared a water emergency and outdoor water use in Monmouth County is illegal right now, and for good reason.” Recognizing the important nature of the issue, Governor Christie, at his press conference Saturday, committed the support of local authorities to enforce the ban.

Customers no longer need to boil water before consumption as water quality results for bacteriological samples show that the water meets all state and federal water quality standards.

The following measures are strongly encouraged now that the boil water advisory is rescinded:

• Run your water faucets for 3-5 minutes to flush your service connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main.

• Empty and clean your automatic ice makers and water chillers.
• Drain and refill your hot water heater if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Service connections with a water softener/cartridge filters should be run through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer.

For updates, customers visit newjerseyamwater.com or facebook.com/newjerseyamericanwater.

NJ American Water Distribution

Starting today, Middletown North HS will be the only active water distribution site. New Jersey American Water will continue to provide bottled water to customers who remain under a boil water advisory. Bottled water will be available daily, beginning Monday, July 2 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Middletown High School North, 63 Tindall Road in Middletown Township.

The company hopes to have the boil water advisory lifted for customers in the aforementioned municipalities by the July 4th holiday, after which the bottled water distribution site will cease operations.

New Jersey American Water customers in the following towns remain under the boil water advisory until further notice:

•ALL Sections of Middletown Township

•Aberdeen Township

•Highlands Borough

•Holmdel Township

Water Restrictions Lifted in 18 of 22 Towns; Middletown Still Under Boil Advisory

From NJ American Water

New Jersey American Water, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for 18 of the 22 municipalities in Monmouth County which had been under the advisory since a bridge holding three large water mains collapsed at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant last Friday.

As part of Monmouth County’s declared Water Emergency, all New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth County remain under an outdoor water use ban. “Water pressure in the system is stabilizing right now, so it is critical that everyone stop all outdoor water use including watering lawns, shrubs or gardens, filling swimming pools, or washing cars,” said Stephen Schmitt, vice president of Operations, New Jersey American Water. “In fact, under the county’s declared water emergency, outdoor water use in Monmouth County is illegal right now, and for good reason.” Recognizing the important nature of the issue, Governor Christie, at his press conference yesterday, committed the support of local authorities to enforce the ban.

The following towns only are no longer advised to boil water prior to consumption:

• Allenhurst Borough
• Deal Borough
• Eatontown Borough
• Fair Haven Borough
• Lake Como Borough
• Little Silver Borough
• Loch Arbor Village
• Long Branch City
• Monmouth Beach Borough
• Neptune Township
• Ocean Township
• Oceanport Borough
• Rumson Borough
• Sea Bright Borough
• Shrewsbury Borough
• Shrewsbury Township
• Tinton Falls Borough
• West Long Branch Borough

“We’d like to thank our customers for their conservation efforts thus far, and the cooperation of state, local officials, and emergency management personnel as we work through these issues,” said Schmitt.

Four towns in Monmouth County that remain under a boil water advisory:

• Aberdeen Township
• Highlands Borough
• Holmdel Township
• Middletown Township.

Until further notice, customers in these four municipalities should bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow to cool before using for consumption; drinking, ice cubes, washing vegetables and fruit, and for brushing teeth. Please continue to boil your water until you are notified that the water quality is acceptable.

New Jersey American Water also recommends the following steps:

• Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes if made with tap water during the day of the advisory;
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
• Rinse hand-washed dishes for a minute in diluted bleach (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle.
• Do not swallow water while you are showering or bathing;
• Provide pets with boiled water after cooling;
• Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.

New Jersey American Water will continue working diligently around the clock in order to resolve the need to boil water in these four municipalities, and will ensure that bottled water is available to them.

“We are pleased that New Jersey American Water is working diligently to resolve this issue,” Monmouth County Freeholder John P. Curley said. “We also remind our residents that the water restrictions remain in effect and that the support and vigilance by residents will get us through this emergency.”  

For updates, customers visit newjerseyamwater.com or facebook.com/newjerseyamericanwater.

7-1-12 Water Update 3

The following information has been provided to Middletown Township by New Jersey American Water.

New Jersey American Water continues to experience a slow, but steady recovery of its treatment and distribution system in Monmouth County. Residents seem to be following the conservation messages that were communicated by you, the water company, and the Governor. Overnight, we did not experience the normal irrigation demands that we usually have this time of year. This decrease in demand had the positive result of allowing us to pump water into our water storage tanks. Having water in these tanks is a very positive step toward normalizing pressure and ensuring a supply of water is available for essential water needs.

Today, we will continue to install temporary pipe that will allow us to increase the outflow of treated water from the plant. These short term solutions will allow us to continue to serve your town water for essential uses, but will not allow us the capacity to supply water for non essential use. We will also be taking water quality samples and working with the DEP to determine when the boil water advisory can be lifted.

Finally, our bottled water supplier ran into some issues this morning that prevented them from getting water to our three stations by 8am. We expect all stations to have a supply of water by 10:30 this morning. These stations will be open until 10:00pm tonight.

Thank you for your cooperation while we work to restore normal service to your town.

More Information

• NJAM Service Update 6-30-12
• Boil Water Advisory, Outdoor Restrictions from NJAM
• Water Conservation Tips
• Monmouth County

6-30-12 Update 2: Outdoor Water Ban Enforced, Boil Water Advisory

Water Emergency – Outdoor Water Ban Strictly Enforced

An outdoor water ban remains in place throughout the county, and all county residents are strongly urged to conserve water until further notice. The outdoor ban means no watering lawns, shrubs or gardens, no filling swimming pools or washing cars. Indoor conservation measures should include refraining from using washing machines and dishwashers, limiting showering times and flushing toilets less frequently.

County and local law enforcement agencies are strictly enforcing outdoor water restrictions. Summons with fines up to $1,000 are being issued to violators.

Regulations regarding fireworks are also being strictly enforced.

The Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management, in consultation with the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, declared a countywide state of emergency Friday. Three large water pipes at New Jersey American Water Co. broke around noon Friday, causing a reduction or total loss of water pressure or supply.

Other water companies will be rerouting water to New Jersey American Water Co. customers, but not enough to meet normal demand. This is why it is so important to conserve water regardless of what utility you receive your water from,” Monmouth County Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Oppegaard said.

Boil Water Advisory – All sections of Middletown Township

All sections of Middletown Township along with other 21 towns in Monmouth County are under a boil water advisory. New Jersey American Water will provide information as to when the advisory is lifted.

The state Department of Environmental Protection has required the water company to issue a boil water advisory because the company has determined that a potential or actual threat to the quality of water being provided to you currently exists.

Therefore until further notice, bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow to cool before using for consumption; drinking, ice cubes, washing vegetables and fruit, and for brushing teeth. Please continue to boil your water until you are notified that the water quality is acceptable.

Water Distribution

Water distribution will continue at on Saturday, June 30th until 10 pm or until supplies are exhausted. Locations are: Middletown High School North, 63 Tindall Rd., Middletown; Middletown High School South, 900 Nut Swamp Rd., Middletown, and Wolf Hill Park, 3 Crescent Place, Oceanport.

The same water distribution sites will be open on Sunday July 1, 2012 at from 10 a.m to 10 p.m on Sunday.

More Information:

NJAM Service Update 6-30-12

Boil Water Advisory, Outdoor Restrictions from NJAM

New Jersey American Water

Water Conservation Tips

Monmouth County

OEM, Freeholders Declare ‘State of Emergency’; All Monmouth County residents to follow mandatory water restrictions

For Immediate Release:
June 29, 2012

TINTON FALLS, NJ – The Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management, in consultation with the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, declared a countywide state of emergency following a water main break at the Swimming River Reservoir Friday afternoon. All county residents have been directed to follow water restrictions.

Eighteen towns serviced by New Jersey American Water Co. have been directly affected. Three large water mains broke Friday afternoon, causing a reduction or total loss of water pressure or supply.

All county residents are directed to discontinue nonessential outdoor water use and limit indoor use. New Jersey American Water Company customers are urged to follow a “boil-water advisory.”

“All of Monmouth County is in a state of emergency because New Jersey American Water Co. may have to feed off other utilities throughout the weekend,” Freeholder Director John P. Curley said. “We need to pull together during this critical time and help one another by conserving water.”

“The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with local law enforcement agencies to ensure that an outdoor water ban will be strictly enforced,” Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “These restrictions are not just for New Jersey American Water customers, but for everyone in Monmouth County. Cooperation is necessary in order to maintain public safety.”

The mandatory restrictions for all Monmouth County residents include the following:

•No watering of existing lawns, trees, shrubs and gardens;

•No use of water for nonessential reasons, and

•Washing cars is prohibited except at commercial car washes that recycle water.

Towns directly affected by this crisis include Middletown, Holmdel, Aberdeen, Highlands, Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Oceanport, Sea Bright, Tinton Falls, Shrewsbury, Long Branch, Eatontown, West Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbor and Neptune.

New Jersey American Water recommends the following steps for these customers:
• Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes if made with tap water during the day of the advisory;

• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;

• Rinse hand-washed dishes for a minute in diluted bleach (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle;

• Do not swallow water while you are showering or bathing;
• Provide pets with boiled water after cooling;

• Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms, and

• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.

Emergency Water Distribution For Middletown 6/29 & 6/30

New Jersey American Water is distributing water at Middletown High School North and Middletown High School South on Friday June 29th until 11 p.m. tonight. Supply is limited. First come, first served.

Middletown Emergegency Management reports that New Jersey American Water expects to continue water distribution on on Saturday, June 30. Information to follow.

High School North Address: 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ 07748

High School South Address: 900 Nut Swamp Road, Middletown, NJ 07748

 

More Information

New Jersey American Water Website

Boil Water Advisory Outdoor Water Restrictions

NJ American Water Contact Info

•1-800-652-6987 (1-800-NJ AM WTR): For customers whose accounts begin with 18

•1-800-272-1325: For customers whose accounts begin 52, 53, 54, 55

•E-mail: infonj@amwater.com

Mtown News Flash 6-15-12

Meet the Mayor at the Library June 18
Middletown Mayor Anthony P. Fiore will host Meet the Mayor nights at the Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm June 18, July 2 and July 16. Residents are invited to stop by to discuss issues related to Township government. Meet the Mayor nights replace regularly scheduled office hours at Town Hall on these dates. The Mayor generally holds office hours at Town Hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, excluding federal holidays. Residents can also reach the Mayor by calling his office at 732-615-2024 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2011 Homestead Rebate & PTR Deadline Extended
The Division of Taxation has EXTENDED the filing deadlines for 2011 Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) and Homestead Benefit applications from June 30, 2012 to October 19, 2012. Members of the public who need assistance can call the Property Tax Reimbursement Hotline at 800-882-6597 or the Homestead Benefit Hotline at 888-238-1233.


American Water Changes Water Disinfectant to Chloramine
Kidney Dialysis Patients & fish Owners Take Precautions
New Jersey American Water officially changed its water treatment disinfectant from free chlorine to chloramine tomorrow: Tuesday, June 12, 2012. While most customers will not notice any change in their water, some might notice that the taste and odor of chlorine is reduced. Please note that two groups of customers need to take special precautions: kidney dialysis patients and fish owners. For more information, visit Precautions for Dialysis Patients and Fish Owners. Chloramine is safe for all mammals – including dogs, cats -- as well as birds. More information for fish, amphibian and fish pond owners.

More Information

NJ American Water Chloramine Facts
NJ American Water Customer Notice
NJ American Water Press Release on New Treatment Process
NJ American Water


Vote for the MAC
Monmouth Health & Life Magazine is hosting its Annual Best of Monmouth County 2012 Awards. Please vote for the Middletown Arts Center in the categories of "Dance Lessons" and "Theater." Voting ends August 1st.

http://www.monmouthhealthandlife.com/Monmouth-Health-Life/Best-of-Monmouth/


Save the Date!

Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Fri, June 29, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer Concert : Jennifer Mylod – Thursday July 12, 7p.m.
Middletown Day 2012 – Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Fri, July 20, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer Concert: The Del Angels – Thursday, July 26, 7p.m.
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Sat, July 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Fri, Aug 3, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer Concert: Funktion 11 – Thursday, August 9, 7p.m.
Summer Concert: RB Express – Thursday, August 23, 7p.m.
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Fri, Aug 24, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Like Us on Facebook
Visit us at www.facebook.com/middletowntwp

Do you Tweet?
Follow us on Twitter @middletownnj

Buy Middletown
Business Directory

Calendar
http://www.middletownnj.org/calendar

Middletown Arts Center Classes and Programs
www.middletownarts.org

Middletown Day – Saturday, September 29
www.middletownday.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddletownDay
Applications: Middletown Day Sponsor and Participation Forms

Middletown Library
Event Schedule

Middletown Parking Permits
Online-Renewal and New Applicants

Middletown Photos
Galleries

Middletown Police
Activity Reports

Middletown Recreation Facilities
2012 Permit Application

Middletown Senior Center
Special Events

Poricy Park Camps and Programs
www.poricypark.org

Residents Leave Their Mark on the Final Pipe of the Middletown Water Construction Project, Signifying its Completion

Press Release:

Residents in the area are thrilled that the construction is finally coming to an end.

Ryan and Jack Calt of Oceanport

Lincroft, NJ (May 23, 2012) – Middletown and Lincroft residents came out in numbers to celebrate the completion of the long-running water main construction which has affected the area. The New Jersey American Water Company hosted a celebratory event which marked the end of the $20 million project which began in 2008. Residents were given an historic opportunity to “leave their mark” on the last water pipe involved in the project (approximately 18 feet long, weighing two tons).

Local leaders, including Middletown Mayor Anthony Fiore, were on hand to discuss the importance of this project and to thank the New Jersey American Water Company for giving residents this opportunity to make history. These names will be a part of the community’s infrastructure for years to come.

Handlin Thinks It's ‘unconscionable’ To Consider Water Rate Hike But Remains Silent on Proposed Gas Tax

Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R–District 13) thinks it is "unconscionable" for New Jersey American Water (NJAW) to proposed to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) a rate increase and tiered pricing that would raise the average customers yearly water bill by $83 but would pay for capital improvements that were made to its facilities over the past two years. But she has thus far remained silent on the proposed idea of her colleague, State Senator Sean Kean, when he proposed earlier this week raise the state gas tax to fund needed road projects.

Kean's proposed gas tax increase has the potential to take hundreds, if not thousands of dollars out of ordinary commuters pockets, which would have far greater impact on residents lives and standard of living than an average 23 cents a day for the cost of clean and safe drinking water.

During her re-election campaign this past fall, she was against raising the state tax on gasoline when it was mentioned by one of her opponents as a way to refund the state transportation trust fund that is on the brink of collapse.

If she was opposed to a hike in the gas tax last November, then what is the difference now that would change her mind and potentially support it now other than her Republican colleague in the state senate, Sean Kean, has proposed it?

This is another example of Handlin Hypocrisy