Tag: Middletown
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Middletown officials adopt bond ordinances for improvements, equipment
MIDDLETOWN — The members of the Township Committee in Middletown have adopted a bond ordinance that provides an appropriation of $3.47 million for capital improvements in the township. The ordinance, which was unanimously adopted by committee members during a workshop meeting on Oct. 3, authorizes the issuance of $3.29 million in bonds or notes to…
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Middletown police: Newark teens are suspects in attempted auto thefts
MIDDLETOWN — On Sept. 29, Middletown Police Chief R. Craig Weber announced the arrest of two juveniles who were charged in connection with the theft of a vehicle in New York City and who are suspects in several attempted vehicle thefts in Middletown. According to a press release issued by the Middletown Township Police Department,…
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Eagles defeat rival Lions, 2-1, to notch fourth victory of 2022 campaign
MIDDLETOWN — For the last two years, the players on the Middletown South High School boys soccer team watched their crosstown rivals on the Middletown North High School squad win bragging rights on the pitch. The Eagles and Coach Dan Riverso wanted to author a different outcome this year when the teams met on the…
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CBA holds dedication to open new O’Shea-Martin Tennis Pavilion
MIDDLETOWN — Christian Brothers Academy held a special ceremony on Sept. 24 for the official dedication of the new O’Shea-Martin Tennis Pavilion. The new facility bears the name of former CBA tennis coaches John O’Shea and Brother Patrick Martin. O’Shea was in attendance for the event and had the honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon,…
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Middletown officials increase police officers permitted on force
MIDDLETOWN — The members of the Township Committee have amended the portion of the municipal code that governs the number of sworn police officers that may be permitted in Middletown. During a meeting on Sept. 19, Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeeman Ryan Clarke and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz voted “yes” on a motion…
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Eagles top Lancers, 3-0, as squad begins to find its soccer stride
The Middletown South High School girls soccer team is starting to find its groove on the field this fall. Following its first victory of the season against Rumson Fair-Haven Regional High School on Sept. 12, the Eagles defeated Saint John Vianney High School of Holmdel, 3-0, on Sept. 15 in Middletown. The Lancers entered the…
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Township Committee will fund upgrades at Middletown Arts Center
MIDDLETOWN – The members of the Township Committee have awarded a $431,000 contract to a company that will undertake renovations at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. During a meeting on Sept. 6, committee members passed a resolution awarding a $431,000 contract to George Koustas Painting and Construction, West Long Branch, for renovations at…
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Diocese of Trenton to establish first shrine at Middletown’s Parish of Saint Mary
MIDDLETOWN — Twenty-five years ago, parishioners at the Parish of Saint Mary took on what seemed like a Herculean task: Manning a continuous, 24-hour prayer vigil before the Holy Eucharist indefinitely. A quarter-century later, the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at Saint Mary has been designated as the first shrine in the Diocese of Trenton, according to…
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Nine starters return to lead Middletown North Lions in soccer campaign
MIDDLETOWN – Third-year coach Eric Morley sees a lot of promise in his 2022 Middletown North High School boys soccer team. The Lions return nine starters from a 2021 squad that went 6-12. Leading that group are junior midfielders Tommy Valinotti and Travis Soto, and senior defender C.J. Crolius. Michael Colantino (forward), Liam O’Keefe (defense),…