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Middletown Deputy Mayor Lends a Helping Hand at Meals on Wheels

Details: Category: News; Published: 02 April 2013

mt_dep_mayor_stephanie_murray MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Deputy Mayor Stephanie Murray recently lent a helping hand at the local Meals on Wheels program at the township’s Senior Center. Her visit is part of an annual awareness campaign organized by the Meals on Wheels Association of America to generate awareness about the growing number of seniors facing the threat of hunger in America and to encourage action on the part of the local community.

For more than a decade, volunteers have served up hot meals and company for seniors at the Nutrition Center. In addition volunteers deliver hot meals to scores of senior households. Middletown’s Meals on Wheels is operated by Interfaith Neighbors.

Volunteers are always needed. Volunteers help out at Nutrition Center or deliver meals. Packaged meals are collected from the Nutrition Center and generally delivered between 11 a.m. and 1p.m. Call 732-291-0999.

$14 Million in Federal Funding for Storm Repairs to Atlantic Highlands Harbor Marina Piers

Details: Category: News; Published: 01 April 2013

LONG BRANCH, NJ—Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced $14,486,495 in federal funding to the Atlantic Highlands Harbor for repairs to marina piers damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

“After Sandy, I saw boats thrown on land and piers broken in half,” said Congressman Pallone. “The amount of repair work required for Atlantic Highlands Harbor was unbelievable, but this funding means that visitors and residents will be able to enjoy the harbor in time for summer season.”

FEMA is covering 75% of the total cost for the repair project, which is more than $19 million. Twelve damaged piers are included in this project; eight of them are fixed wood and four are floating wood. The project also includes repairs to the observation platform, access ramps for those with disabilities and all of the water, electric, sanitary, and fuel system utilities on the damaged docks.

Superstorm Sandy devastated many of the Jersey Shore areas represented by Congressman Pallone who has since been a vocal advocate for robust relief plans to help rebuild from the historic storm.

Middletown Township Introduces 2013 Municipal Budget

Details: Category: News; Published: 01 April 2013

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The proposed 2013 municipal budget represents an ongoing commitment to hold a tight rein on spending and make a full recovery from Superstorm Sandy.

The proposed budget the Township Committee introduced Thursday reflects a 2.2 percent tax levy increase and a consistent effort to cut costs without sacrificing core essential government services. The proposed change would cost the average Middletown homeowner about $2.57 per month.

Without the impact of Superstorm Sandy, the tax levy increase would have been 1.14 percent. The total cost of the historic storm is estimated to be about $14 million which the Township is paying off in increments over the next 5 years. FEMA reimbursements are expected to cover about 75% of the storm’s total cost. Sandy’s total impact on the 2013 budget is about $500,000.

“The Township Committee is committed to ensuring Middletown recovers from Superstorm Sandy,” said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger “We also remain focused on providing essential government services at the most efficient and effective levels. Recent changes to township operations that are generating cost savings include switching to single stream recycling and leasing Croydon Hall to the Trinity School.”

Author Barbara Kingsley Singer at Middletown Library

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 28 March 2013

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The Middletown Township Public Library will feature local author Barbara Kingsley Singer reading from her book Breakup Cocktail on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m.

A perceptive mixture of around 60 sometimes-scandalous relationship tales, Breakup Cocktail is made up of a large measure of reality and a splash of wit. Both easy to read and hard to put down, these tales will take the reader on a breakup journey that crosses over cheating and revenge; passes loneliness and depression by, and reaches recovery—with a smile on every page.

Barbara Kingsley Singer is a native of Leeds, England who relocated to the USA with only the clothes on her back. The airline had lost her suitcase. Using her past experiences and hardships to form this, her first book, the author introduces quirky characters into the tales of Breakup Cocktail, who become the victims of the events that had originally made her struggle. But optimism is hereditary in her family and she never lost her sense of humor.

For more information, please visit www.BreakupCocktail.com.

Children's Day at Middletown Library

Details: Category: News; Published: 25 March 2013

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Middletown Township Public Library presents “El dia de los Ninos, El dia de los Libros -Children’s Day/Book Day” on Tuesday, April 30th from 3:30-4:30pm in the Community Room at 55 New Monmouth Road.

Songs, dances, stories and crafts to celebrate this national day of many children, many cultures, many books! This program is for children ages five and up with an adult. Pre-registration is required @mtpl.org for this free program.

Funding for the Library’s public programs comes from the generous support of the Middletown Township Public Library Foundation, Inc.