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Friday, December 28, 2012

Mtown News Flash 12-28-12

State Reports Shows Middletown Crime Rate Decreased

Middletown’s overall crime rate has decreased about six percent, according to the latest New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Report.

“The Middletown Police Department, its Quality of Life Unit and a very supportive community deserve a large measure of credit for the decreased crime rate,” said Mayor Anthony P. Fiore.

The township’s overall crime rate for 2011 is 13.2 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants compared to a rate of 14.0 incidents in 2010. The township’s total crime index dropped to 881 in 2011, from 930 in 2010. Violent crimes decreased to 36 in 2011, from 46 the year before. Non-violent crimes also went down to 845 in 2011, from 884 in 2010, according to the report.

The Police Department’s Quality of Life Unit is utilized to aggressively identify and arrest those for community offenses that affect the community’s quality of life. The unit was responsible for the arrest of over 200 subjects through the end of 2011 for offenses such as narcotics, burglaries, receiving stolen property, warrants and other criminal activity, Police Chief Robert Oches said.

The Police Department also works closely with the township’s two Neighborhood Watch groups – one in Ideal Beach and another in the Fairview section of town. “We are beginning to see the positive impact that such groups, working in conjunction with the Police Department, can have on our community,” the Mayor said. “I encourage other neighborhoods to follow in their footsteps in the coming year.”

The overall crime rate in Monmouth County dropped about 2 percent to 23.7 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants from 24.2 incidents. Statewide the crime rate increased about 3 percent to 24.7 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants, according to the report.

The 45th annual New Jersey State Police Crime Report is based on statistics submitted to the New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting System by every New Jersey law enforcement agency for the year 2011. Information about 2012 will be released in December 2013. Visit www.njsp.org/info/ucr2011 to view the full report.



Oceanic Bridge Closed Due to Nor'Easter Damage
As a result of the nor’easter on Wednesday, Dec. 26,, the approach to the Oceanic Bridge from Navesink River Road is closed. All vehicle and pedestrian access to the Oceanic Bridge is prohibited. Marine access continues, according to the Monmouth County Public Information Office.

The embankment, or slope, on the approach to the Oceanic Bridge gave way and deposited soil and brush in the roadway. An assessment of the damage has been completed and the short-term repair work to stabilize the existing material on the slope is being worked on now. Upon completion, vehicular access to the bridge can resume. Long-term plans and work will further secure the slope and be completed at a future date.

As a result of the storm, there were also temporary local road and bridge closures due to flooding and high water levels on both county and local roads.



New Year’s Day – January 1, 2013
Municipal Offices are closed in observance of New Year’s Day



Organization Day Meeting Scheduled for January 6th
The Township Committee will hold Middletown’s annual Organization Day meeting at noon on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway.

On the agenda will be the swearing in of the 2013 Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Under the township’s form of government, the Township Committee designates two members to serve as mayor and deputy mayor for a one-year term. Committeeman Stephen G. Massell will accept the oath of office to serve his second consecutive term. The term for each Committee members is three years.

Two police officers will also accept their oaths of office during Organization Day. Both officers are being promoted.

Scores of volunteers traditionally attend to accept oaths of office to serve on more than a dozen township boards, committees and commissions. Each group focuses on different aspects of the community and works to enhance Middletown’s quality of life. Residents are appointed to these positions by the Township Committee. For more information call the Township Clerk at (732) 615-2014.



Christmas Tree Collection Begins January 7th

Within Township Garbage District (Township Contractor)
The township contractor will start picking up Christmas tree for those that have Township Garbage Collection the week of January 7, 2013 on the second collection day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday).

Outside the Garbage District (Private Collection)
Christmas Trees will be collected according a schedule for those who have private garbage collection. Collection begins January 7, 2013. Click here for schedule

Recycling Center Drop-off
Christmas Trees can be dropped off the Kanes Lane Recycling Center, 52 Kanes Lane, by Middletown residents only free of charge. Call 732-615-2008 for more information.



County Closes Oceanic Bridge On January 7-28 for Safety Upgrades
On Jan. 7, Monmouth County will begin a project to upgrade the safety systems on the Oceanic Bridge that connects Rumson and Middletown. The work requires the closure of the bridge to vehicles and pedestrian traffic during the estimated three week work period that is expected to conclude on Jan. 28. The Oceanic Bridge will be open to marine traffic during the upgrades.

To perform these upgrades, the County will close the bridge’s roadway so the contractor, IEW Construction Group can replace safety gates and perform other upgrades and maintenance work.

“This work is required because the existing equipment is outdated and replacement parts are becoming more difficult to find,” County Engineer Joseph M. Ettore, P.E. said. “We are maximizing this scheduled closure to have county crews perform repair work to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and to provide NJ Natural Gas with access for their necessary repair and installation work.

Detours
All motor vehicle traffic on Bingham Avenue between Rumson and Middletown (CR-8) will be detoured west, through Fair Haven and Red Bank to Middletown, or east, through Sea Bright and Highlands to Middletown.

Northbound traffic from Rumson on Bingham Avenue (CR-8) should detour east through Fair Haven and Red Bank on East River Road (CR-10) to East Front Street to Route 35 North to Navesink River Road (CR-12A) in Middletown. Or, northbound traffic can detour from Bingham Avenue south, turn left onto Rumson Road (CR-520) to Sea Bright and turn left onto Ocean Avenue (Route 36 North) to Highlands and take the jug handle for Navesink Avenue in Middletown. Follow Navesink Avenue and turn left onto Locust Avenue and left again onto Locust Point Road (CR-8B).

Southbound traffic from Middletown should detour west on Navesink River Road (CR-12A) to Route 35 South in Red Bank. And then will follow detour signs to travel west on East Front Street (CR10)/ East River Road through Fair Haven and into Rumson. Or, southbound traffic can detour from Navesink River Road (CR-12A)/ Locust Point Road (CR-8B) and turn right onto Locust Avenue, turning right onto Navesink Avenue and then bear right onto Route 36 South through Highlands and into Sea Bright. Turn right onto the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and follow Rumson Road (CR-520) west to Bingham Avenue. Turn right onto Bingham Avenue (CR-8).



Storm Recovery Information Tips and FAQs

FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevations

Superstorm Sandy Information

www.disasterassistance.gov/
Find assistance, request assistance and track applications
Survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey have until January 30, 2013 to register for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Association.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
Non-Holiday Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed on Sundays
Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center
945 Highway 36
Leonardo, NJ 07737
Holiday Hours: The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. They will be closed New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Mtown News Flash 5-24-12

Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 28, 10 am
The Leonardo American Legion Memorial Post 338 will host the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28th at 10 am.

Parade Route: Leonardville Rd. to Appleton Ave. to Center Ave. to Brevent Ave. Turn right onto Highland Ave; left on Leonard Avenue and right on Viola Ave. to the Post Home on Route 36. Parade scheduled to end about 11:30 a.m. The annual parade is held in cooperation with Middletown Township.


Health Dept Offers TDAP Vaccine for $5 until June 1, 2012
The Middletown Township Health Department is offering the TDap Vaccine which includes Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis, for a special price of just $5 until June 1, 2012.

WHO NEEDS THE TDaP VACCINE?

You are entering the 6th grade.
You are between the ages of 11-12.
You never received TDaP before and are due for your next Tetanus & Diphtheria (TD) booster. (Needed roughly every 10 years.)
You are in close contact with infants under the age of 12 months. (New mothers, fathers, daycare workers, grandparents, babysitters, healthcare workers etc.)
You got a severe cut or burn, protection after a wound.
Contact the Middletown Health Department at 732-615-2094 to get the vaccine before June 1, 2012.


Online Parking Permit Renewals Begin June 1, 2021
A renewal letter is sent out to the permit holders at the address on file with the Township Clerk’s Office. If you move, you must notify the Clerk’s Office so you will receive the renewal information. You may renew on line using a credit card or ACH check payment, or you may download the application and return it with a check and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returning the permit to you.



Mtown-Lincroft Rd Construction: Overnight Road Closure
Middletown-Lincroft Road will be closed between Dwight Road and West Front Street from 7 pm until 4 am. Drivers should follow the posted detours or plan alternate routes. There will be no further daytime closure related to this project.

The final phase of water main construction on the roadway is underway and can be expected to last through May 2012. The project is progressing according to anticipated schedule. The patience of motorists using the roadway and detour is appreciated. Any questions regarding the closure should be addressed to the Police Department Traffic Bureau at 732-615-2045.



The Oceanic Bridge is Open!
Weight Restriction Lifted
The Oceanic Bridge (S-31) spanning the Navesink River between Rumson and Middletown has reopened ahead of schedule and prior to Memorial Day Weekend. Read more.



Brush Collection Complete
Curbside Brush Collection is complete. Do not put brush curbside after a zone has been collected. Violators will be charged up to $750 for a separate, individual collection. Brush is accepted year round at the Kanes Lane Recycling Center, 52 Kanes Lane. Residents or their landscapers can bring leaves to the Recycling Center at 52 Kanes Lane until June 1st. Hours are Thursday – Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Memorial Day.

Help Wanted: Weekend Beach Lifeguards
The Middletown Recreation Department is seeking certified lifeguards to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at Ideal Beach and Leonardo Beach. Interested candidates should call the Recreation Department 732-615-2260. Download application.



Tonya Keller Community Center Welcomes New Director
The Middletown Recreation Department is proud to announce that Tiffany Kenney, a Middletown resident, has been selected to head the Tonya Keller Community Center. Kenney, who lives in the Leonardo section of town, is a certified health and physical education teacher and a sports coach. She replaces Janet Dellett who was recently named Middletown Recreation Department Director. The Tonya Keller Community Center, located at 50 Bray Avenue, offers free open recreation hours for juniors and teens, affordable ceramics classes, a community garden and many family fun activities. The center is also home to the Just for Toddlers Pre-School Program. Call 732-615-3250 for more information or stop by for a facility tour.


Summer Concert Series Returns July 12
The Middletown Summer Concert Series returns this year with a new sponsor and an all-new line up of talented performers.

The Middletown Township Education Association (MTEA) has pledged $10,000 to sponsor the annual concert series. “We would like to thank the Middletown Township Education Association for their generosity in helping to bring this summer favorite to the community,” said Mayor Anthony P. Fiore.

The Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Middletown Recreation Department and the Middletown Cultural and Arts Council, includes four outdoor shows at Normandy Park . Concerts will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every other Thursday beginning July 12 with Jennifer Mylod. The musical journey continues with The Del Angels on July 26; Funktion 11 on August 9th and RB Express on August 23rd.

Normandy Park is located at 600 Normandy Road. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are moved to Middletown South High School. Call the Recreation Department at 732-615-2260 or the Middletown Arts Center at 732-706-4100 for more information.


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Friday, October 7, 2011

Mtown News Flash 10-7-11

Meet the Mayor Nights
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 October 17th, October 24th and November 7th . 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. 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.


Health Department Moved to Croydon Hall
The Health Department has been temporarily relocated to Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road in Leonardo until further notice. This includes Animal Control, Social Services and Vital Statistics.

Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo, NJ 07737
Phone: 732-615-2095 |Fax: 732-671-8697 | Contact Us
Office Hours - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.



Flood Mitigation Assistance Funding Available
As a result of Hurricane Irene, federal funding assistance is available to mitigate flood hazards and reduce future losses. Residents interested in applying for a matching grant to fund flood mitigation projects such as house elevation, should contact Middletown Emergency Management by Thursday, October 13 at 732-615-2129.


Fall Recreation Class Registration
The Middletown Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is currently accepting registration for youth and adult classes offered this fall. Adult classes include computers, karate and volleyball. Youth classes include Computer Explorers, ceramics, bowling and gymnastics. Registrations are accepted on-line, by mail and at the Parks and Recreation Office, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. Call 732-615-2260 for details. Online Registration


DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY
Officials at the FEMA/State Joint Field Office announced that the Disaster Recovery Centers in New Jersey will be closed for Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10. They will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and resume normal hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Assistance is available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. by calling the Helpline, 800-621-3362. Anyone affected by the disaster may register for assistance by calling FEMA's toll-free registration line at 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA). Those with access or functional needs and who use a TTY, call 800-462-7585. Video Relay Service and 711 are also available by calling 800-621-3362. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Multilingual operators are available. Register anytime online at www.fema.gov or m.fema.gov. Residents can find the DRC closest to them online at: http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm. The deadline to register is Oct. 31.


TV programming
October programming includes the Middletown Arts Center Talent Showcase and Reaching Out to Prevent Subsistence Abuse. The station is viewable on Comcast Cable Channel 20 and Verizon Fios 26.


In between programs catch on local news and events by viewing Community Bulletin. Don't have Comcast or Verizon. View the bulletin board online!

Community Bulletin Board

Written Comments on Oceanic Bridge Accepted Through 10/26
If you missed the chance to voice your concerns about the Oceanic Bridge at recent public information meetings held in Rumson and Middletown, you can still do so in writing. The Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering has created and posted a form online that you can download and use to submit your written comments.

The public meetings were held to discuss the replacement alternatives of the Oceanic Bridge over the Navesink River between Rumson and Middletown, in accordance with federal and state regulations. The public is encouraged to voice their opinions on their preferred bridge replacement alternative. All written public comments will be included in the submission to the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The forms, as well as the materials presented at the public information meetings, are posted on the Monmouth County website via this link.

Written comments will be accepted through Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Comments may be mailed or faxed to: Monmouth County Engineering, 1 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1255, Freehold, NJ 07728, Attn: Inkyung Englehart, Fax: 732-431-7765