Tag: Middletown

  • Freeholder supports Middletown open space proposal

    Freeholder supports Middletown open space proposal

    This letter is submitted in regard to Middletown’s resolution to increase the annual collection rate to the Middletown Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund on the Nov. 3 ballot. Every one of us leads more than one life. We lead personal lives with our families and friends. We lead…

  • Two-story structure fire in River Plaza section of Middletown contained by dozens of firefighters

    Two-story structure fire in River Plaza section of Middletown contained by dozens of firefighters

    MIDDLETOWN – No injuries were reported after a two-story structure fire in the River Plaza section of Middletown. The Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire at 45 Nedshire Dr. around 4:57 p.m. Oct. 3. The Lincroft Fire Company captain confirmed heavy fire on the back side of the structure with…

  • Middletown Lions Club creates Harvest of HOPE community outreach

    Middletown Lions Club creates Harvest of HOPE community outreach

    MIDDLETOWN – COVID-19 has put a strain on community resources, especially charitable social support programs and food pantries that provide daily sustenance, emergency assistance and essential items to those in need. Many families are now in dire straits due to the pandemic, trying to find help and to navigate through a maze of requirements and…

  • Middletown police continue to search for missing woman

    Middletown police continue to search for missing woman

    MIDDLETOWN – On Sept. 23 at 5:43 a.m., Middletown police officers responded to a report of a missing person. The missing individual, Mary Silengo, 62, is believed to have walked away from her residence in Shadow Lake Village. Shadow Lake Village is an age-restricted community for individuals age 55 and over. According to a press…

  • Middletown educator attains position of superintendent during challenging times

    Middletown educator attains position of superintendent during challenging times

    MIDDLETOWN – It was Mary Ellen Walker’s dream when she started her career in the education field 25 years ago to become a teacher for the Middletown Township Public Schools. Walker grew up in Middletown and wanted the opportunity to be a teacher in the community she has lived in her entire life. She got…

  • Middletown officials adopt $3.2M bond ordinance to fund local improvements

    Middletown officials adopt $3.2M bond ordinance to fund local improvements

    MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has adopted a bond ordinance which appropriates $3.67 million to fund capital improvements in Middletown. Committee members who adopted the ordinance during a meeting on Aug. 17 authorized the issuance of $3.2 million in bonds or notes to pay a portion of the expenses. Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore, Committeeman Kevin…

  • Volunteers needed for Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team

    Volunteers needed for Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team

    MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Police Department is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around (180), and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, the Middletown Police Department continues to make this service available to victims of domestic violence during the initial stages of…

  • Four young men from Troop 32 honored upon attaining rank of Eagle Scout

    Four young men from Troop 32 honored upon attaining rank of Eagle Scout

    MIDDLETOWN – Four young men who are members of Boy Scout Troop 32 in Middletown have attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 32 is chartered by the River Plaza School. An Eagle Court of Honor to recognize the achievements of Kevin Krippa Jr., David F. Sperduto, Noah Van Ryck de Groot and Ryan Crespo…

  • Middletown structure fire under investigation

    Middletown structure fire under investigation

    MIDDLETOWN – A fire that occurred on Stavola Road is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Marshal’s office. At 4:38 p.m. Aug. 7, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to a back deck fire on a one-story structure fire at 97 Stavola Road. Stavola Road is off Sleepy Hollow Road. Upon arrival, Second…