Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Middletown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety
Firefighter Appointments
Two new volunteer firefighters joined the ranks: Joseph W. Cavanagh at Port Monmouth Fire Company and Matthew R. Domalewski at Belford Engine (Station 3).
Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month and Middletown Alliance programming
October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, and the Middletown Alliance has free events for parents: an October 15 DEA 'Hidden in Plain Sight' workshop and an October 27 youth wellness fair at High School North. There's also a survey on the township website for ideas on spending opioid settlement funds.
Middletown EMS Relocation to Leonardo
Middletown EMS is moving from 1 Penelope Lane to the former Leonardo First Aid Squad building at 32 Viola Avenue, which has indoor vehicle storage, training space, and quick access to Normandy Road for faster emergency response.