Showing posts with label recycling. Show all posts
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Friday, September 22, 2017
September 18, 2017 Middletown Township Committee Meeting: It's All About Garbage
At the September 18th meeting of the Middletown Township Committee, a resolution that would include all of the township into the garbage collection district was presented for public input. This means that all of the homes in town will have their garbage and recycles collected by one company and there will no longer be private collection, which means that there will be some winners and losers when this resolution goes into effect on January 1st, 2018.
The cost for garbage collection will be included in the property taxes of all resident s that live outside of the current garbage district; Some of these residents pay as little as $67 per quarter now and will see a sharp increase in their garbage fees, while others will see moderate increases. Those on the governing body however, say that those increases will be offset by the fact that those currently living outside of the garbage collection district, will no longer need to pay out of pocket for bulk garbage disposal, which will save them out of pocket expenses if they have large items like furniture or appliances to throw out.
M&S Waste Services, a company that has been hauling garbage in Middletown for 57 years, created a big controversy when they announced to residents that this change was going to take place. As a result.
It seems that this decision was made "behind" closed doors and in secrecy. It wasn't going to be addressed during the meeting that night until word got out; It was a last minute addition to the agenda.
On Tuesday (on the day after the meeting), the township announced the change to garbage pick-up to residents on its website.
The discussion of the resolution begins at 38 minutes into the meeting for those interested in hearing the details.
And for those that live outside of the garbage districts, who wish to know how much this change will cost them, the tax rate for waste collection is currently .0065 per $100 of assessed home value. So for those living in the more affluent sections of Middletown, you can expect to be paying much more for your waste disposal.
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.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures: Happy Earth Day
Earth Day 2015 is celebrated this week on Wednesday, April 22nd. Here is a great little cartoon to show your little ones that explains the history behind Earth Day and the concept of conservation and recycling.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
2015 Christmas Tree Collection
From Middletown Alerts:
The township contractor will start picking up Christmas trees for those that have Township Garbage Collection the week of January 5, 2015 on the second collection day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday). Christmas trees will be collected for those who have private garbage collection beginning January 5, 2015. Click here for collection schedule. Christmas Trees can also 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.
The township contractor will start picking up Christmas trees for those that have Township Garbage Collection the week of January 5, 2015 on the second collection day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday). Christmas trees will be collected for those who have private garbage collection beginning January 5, 2015. Click here for collection schedule. Christmas Trees can also 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.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Earth Day Celebration April 20
From Middletown Alerts:
Green activities abound as part of Middletown’s Earth Day on Saturday, April 20. Start the day by helping at one of three township parks from 10 am to 2pm. Volunteers are needed to help with trail maintenance at the Coe Property located at 89 Sleep Hollow Road; trail mapping and establishment at the Campo Property located near Cottage Gate, Rt 36 southbound and for park pick-up at the Lincroft Village Green on Newman Springs Road. Closed toed shoes are required. Bug spray, bottled water and gloves are suggested.
Head over to Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an afternoon of fun, games and education. The afternoon will include a musical performance by Miss Sherri featuring Go Go Green; gardening tips and money-saving hints provided by Rutgers’ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station; native garden plant identification; the Follow a Drop of Water Workshop & Hike; a recycled arts and crafts display and workshop; and recycled games. Free Saplings will be given to the first 150 families. Recycling items to be collected at the event include electronics and crayons.
This special day is hosted by the Middletown Recreation Department, Middletown Cultural and Arts Council and the Poricy Park Conservancy. Visit www.middletownnj.org, middletownarts.org, or poricypark.org or call 732-615-2260 for more information.
Green activities abound as part of Middletown’s Earth Day on Saturday, April 20. Start the day by helping at one of three township parks from 10 am to 2pm. Volunteers are needed to help with trail maintenance at the Coe Property located at 89 Sleep Hollow Road; trail mapping and establishment at the Campo Property located near Cottage Gate, Rt 36 southbound and for park pick-up at the Lincroft Village Green on Newman Springs Road. Closed toed shoes are required. Bug spray, bottled water and gloves are suggested.
Head over to Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an afternoon of fun, games and education. The afternoon will include a musical performance by Miss Sherri featuring Go Go Green; gardening tips and money-saving hints provided by Rutgers’ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station; native garden plant identification; the Follow a Drop of Water Workshop & Hike; a recycled arts and crafts display and workshop; and recycled games. Free Saplings will be given to the first 150 families. Recycling items to be collected at the event include electronics and crayons.
This special day is hosted by the Middletown Recreation Department, Middletown Cultural and Arts Council and the Poricy Park Conservancy. Visit www.middletownnj.org, middletownarts.org, or poricypark.org or call 732-615-2260 for more information.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Mtown News Flash 6-29-12: WATER EMERGENCY and other news
URGENT - Due a severe water main break all outdoor water use is restricted immediately. Only use water when necessary. Conserve all water. Read about it .... Here and Here
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Fri, June 29 2:00-7:00 pm
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 held Police Headquarters, 1 Kings Hwy. No appointment needed. 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.
Movie Series and Food Drive - 1st Show Fri June 29, 9 pm
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.
A Special thank you to all our sponsors: JCP&L, Saker ShopRites, Provident Bank, NY Waterway, WAWA, Lincroft Village Dental Care, Carpets With A Twist & Colonial American Bank. In the event of inclement weather, movies will be canceled. Call the Recreation Department at 732-615-2260 for more information.
Middletown Begins Single Stream Recycling July 2
Middletown residents will be freed from sorting recyclables this Independence Day as the township transitions to single stream curbside recycling.
Starting Monday, July 2nd the practice of collecting glass, plastic and metal containers in one pick-up, then newspapers and cardboard in another pick-up several weeks apart will come to an end. All permitted recyclable materials can be put into the same containers. Recycling will still be collected twice a month, but residents can put all their recyclables out each time, Mayor Anthony Fiore announced.
The switch to single stream recycling is part of new garbage and recycling collection contracts with Republic Service/Marpal Disposal and Future Sanitation. The five-year contracts will save the township nearly $500,000 compared to the previous contracts, the mayor said.
“It’s a real win-win situation. Under the new contract the township will be able to reduce costs and increase services,” the mayor said. “In addition to the convenience and environmental factors, single stream recycling will make the collection process more efficient, cut costs and generate new revenues.”
With single stream recycling, ALL cans, plastic containers, bottles, jars, cardboard, newspapers, office papers & mixed papers (junk mail, magazines, coupon inserts) can be placed into the SAME containers. There is NO change to the collection schedule. All recyclables will be collected twice a month based on the existing schedule by zone, said Public Works and Engineering Director Ted Maloney. He noted the maximum weight per container is 50 pounds. Read more
Meet the Mayor at the Library July 2
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 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.
Middletown Day Community Showcase
A new feature at Middletown Day will be the Business and Community Showcase. Middletown Businesses, Schools, and Community Organizations are invited to set up a booth at the fall festival to help us showcase all that makes Middletown special. Businesses will be provided a 10’x10’ booth space for a fee of $250 (Booth space is free for sponsorships of $500 or more). A free 10’x10’ booth space will be provided to 501c3 Middletown organizations. Middletown schools may also reserve one free space per school. Download application. Call Recreation at 732-615-2260 for more information.
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/
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.
Save the Date!
Sat, Jul 7, noon – Jazz and Blues Fest, MAC
Thurs Jul 12, 7p.m Summer Concert – Jennifer Mylod, MAC
Mon, Jul 16, 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Mayor at Main Library,
Fri, Jul 20, 2:00–7:00 p.m. – Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Town Hall
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
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
Fri, Aug 31, 8:00 pm – Summer Movie, TKCC
Sat, Sept 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m – Middletown Day 2012, Croydon Hall
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Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Fri, June 29 2:00-7:00 pm
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 held Police Headquarters, 1 Kings Hwy. No appointment needed. 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.
Movie Series and Food Drive - 1st Show Fri June 29, 9 pm
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.
- June 29, 9:00 pm - Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Rd, Gremlins (PG)
- 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)
A Special thank you to all our sponsors: JCP&L, Saker ShopRites, Provident Bank, NY Waterway, WAWA, Lincroft Village Dental Care, Carpets With A Twist & Colonial American Bank. In the event of inclement weather, movies will be canceled. Call the Recreation Department at 732-615-2260 for more information.
Middletown Begins Single Stream Recycling July 2
Middletown residents will be freed from sorting recyclables this Independence Day as the township transitions to single stream curbside recycling.
Starting Monday, July 2nd the practice of collecting glass, plastic and metal containers in one pick-up, then newspapers and cardboard in another pick-up several weeks apart will come to an end. All permitted recyclable materials can be put into the same containers. Recycling will still be collected twice a month, but residents can put all their recyclables out each time, Mayor Anthony Fiore announced.
The switch to single stream recycling is part of new garbage and recycling collection contracts with Republic Service/Marpal Disposal and Future Sanitation. The five-year contracts will save the township nearly $500,000 compared to the previous contracts, the mayor said.
“It’s a real win-win situation. Under the new contract the township will be able to reduce costs and increase services,” the mayor said. “In addition to the convenience and environmental factors, single stream recycling will make the collection process more efficient, cut costs and generate new revenues.”
With single stream recycling, ALL cans, plastic containers, bottles, jars, cardboard, newspapers, office papers & mixed papers (junk mail, magazines, coupon inserts) can be placed into the SAME containers. There is NO change to the collection schedule. All recyclables will be collected twice a month based on the existing schedule by zone, said Public Works and Engineering Director Ted Maloney. He noted the maximum weight per container is 50 pounds. Read more
Meet the Mayor at the Library July 2
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 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.
Middletown Day Community Showcase
A new feature at Middletown Day will be the Business and Community Showcase. Middletown Businesses, Schools, and Community Organizations are invited to set up a booth at the fall festival to help us showcase all that makes Middletown special. Businesses will be provided a 10’x10’ booth space for a fee of $250 (Booth space is free for sponsorships of $500 or more). A free 10’x10’ booth space will be provided to 501c3 Middletown organizations. Middletown schools may also reserve one free space per school. Download application. Call Recreation at 732-615-2260 for more information.
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/
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.
Save the Date!
Sat, Jul 7, noon – Jazz and Blues Fest, MAC
Thurs Jul 12, 7p.m Summer Concert – Jennifer Mylod, MAC
Mon, Jul 16, 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Mayor at Main Library,
Fri, Jul 20, 2:00–7:00 p.m. – Child Safety Seat Checkpoint, Town Hall
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
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
Fri, Aug 31, 8:00 pm – Summer Movie, TKCC
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
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