Flood Insurance Discount Available for Homeowners
Middletown Joins Community Rating System
Middletown homeowners interested in purchasing or renewing flood insurance policies are eligible for a 10 percent discount on their policies because Middletown participates in FEMA’s Community Rating System.“This rating equates to a 10 percent premium discount for renewals and new flood insurance policies applied for after May 1, 2012,” Mayor Anthony P. Fiore said. “I encourage homeowners to remind their insurance agents about the discount when it comes time to renew their policies.”
FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) provides discounts for flood insurance premiums within and outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA,) commonly known as the 100-year floodplain. The Township has earned Class 8 rating for taking actions that exceed the standards of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These actions include participation in community outreach and flood warning programs, preserving 36 percent of the SFHA as open space, enhancing building standards and providing map information services, Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante said.
“The fact that we can offer insurance savings to homeowners by taking simple steps to enhance public safety and protect property is welcome news,” the mayor said. “I commend our township staff for their work in getting Middletown to qualify for the program.”
Participation in the Community Rating System is the latest step taken by the Township Committee to generate cost savings and further enhance core essential government services. Other steps include expanded garbage and recycling services, restructuring the Public Works and Recreation Departments, embarking on a solar initiative in partnership with Monmouth County, greater use of document digitization, cost-saving changes made to the employee health insurance programs, purchasing gas and electric as part of collective, a nearly 9% town-wide reduction in full-time staff, and entering into shared-service agreements with other municipalities and the Board of Education.
For more information about CRS and floodplain management, residents can contact the Middletown Building Department at 732-615-2104 during business hours.
Update 10 : Odd/Even Lawn Watering with Sprinklers Allowed
With operating conditions at New Jersey American Water’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant stabilized and close to normal, the company announced that Monmouth County customers can begin to water their lawns using sprinklers while remaining on a schedule of odd/even watering and only during the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“Temporary repairs at our Swimming River Water Treatment Plant were completed last weekend and over the last few days, our ability to provide water to our customers in Monmouth County has been restored,” said Stephen P. Schmitt, vice president of operations for New Jersey American Water. “We thank our customers for their cooperation and patience as we worked to recover from this event. The odd/even watering will continue for the foreseeable future as we move forward with plans toward a permanent fix at our water treatment plant.”
Watering restrictions were necessary when a bridge holding three pipes at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant collapsed. New Jersey American Water strongly advises its Monmouth County customers to abide by the odd/even water use schedule and to conserve water wherever possible. Should water demands rise to levels that place water quality or fire protection at risk, more stringent water use restrictions would become necessary.
The odd/even watering schedule entails:
•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.)
•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
www.newjerseyamwater.com
Meet the Mayor at the Library Mon, July 16
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 on 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.
Child Seat Safety Checkpoint Fri, July 20, 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. Checkpoints are free and open to the public. The program is funded through a grant from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Please remember state law requires that all children below the age of 8 years or less than 80 lbs. in weight must be seated in a child restraint system. Contact the Traffic Safety Bureau at 732-615-2045 for details.
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
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•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
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