Middle Township offers nice list of Christmas events Residents can spread holiday cheer at a tree lighting and parade or by entering a decorating contest Middle Township residents know home is the best place to be for the holidays, especially when the community has a nice list of Christmas events. Residents are welcome to bundle …
Middle Township’s water supply project for Del Haven, Green Creek communities is complete Residents can connect to the water system by May 1, 2024 Middle Township’s project with the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority (LTMUA) to bring fresh water to the bayfront communities of Del Haven and Green Creek is complete, and all homeowners can …
Middle Prioritizes Public Safety and Quality of Life in Rio Grande Homeless encampments in Rio Grande create unsanitary and unsafe conditions. Faced with a chronic homeless problem, rising petty crime, and open drug use in the Rio Grande area, Middle Township officials vowed to protect the rights of residents and business owners while continuing …
Free Yard Sale Weekend 2023 Listing
Fall fun abounds at Middle Township events Residents can look forward to a weekend-long yard sale, harvest festival and more The Olde Tyme Harvest Festival always draws a crowd for rides, entertainment, vendors and food. Crisp, cool air and houses decorated with colorful mums and pumpkins signal fall is upon us. It is the perfect …
Middle Police Youth Camp mentors receive Middle Matters Awards Township honors officers, staff members for their roles in character-building program Middle Township honored each of the employees and law enforcement officers who encouraged teamwork and good citizenship through the Middle Township Police Department Youth Camp. During an Aug. 7 Township Committee meeting, camp mentors received …
Middle Tax Collector honored for saving resident’s home from wrongful foreclosure Veteran employee Sandy Beasley is known for her expertise and helpful nature Middle Township’s Tax Collection Department occasionally receives thank-you notes from residents who appreciate the staff’s level of customer service. One week before Christmas, Middle Township resident Rita Foss received notice that her …
Four Decades of Community Building: Middle Township Gears Up for Its Annual National Night Out National Night Out is a community engagement event that takes place on the first Tuesday in August throughout the entire country Residents can explore fire, EMS and police vehicles at Middle Township’s 40th annual National Night Out event. Cape May …
Middle Township Final 2023/Preliminary 2024 Tax Bill will be mailed by the week of July 31, 2023 . Due to the delay, the grace period for the 3rd quarter taxes ONLY has been extended until August 31, 2023. This extension does not affect the 4th quarter payment due November 1, 2023. All payments received after …
Sorry – Due To Impending Thunderstorms Middle Township’s Summer Concert Series & Christmas in July – “Animal House” has Rescheduled “Christmas in July” at Ockie Recreation Complex from tonight (7/25) to August 29th
’Tis the season for Middle Township’s Summer Concert Series Santa Claus will add merriment during a new Christmas in July-themed concert Residents can bring their chairs and enjoy a varied musical lineup during the Summer Concert Series. Middle Township’s Summer Concert Series has become a popular event over the years, but this season, it’s even …
The 96th Street Bridge along Stone Harbor Boulevard leading into the Borough of Stone Harbor will be undergoing repairs to the bascule span (movable span) during nighttime hours beginning on Monday, July 10th and ending on July 13th. Work will proceed Monday thru Thursday nights between 10:00pm to 6:00am. Due to the nature of the …
Middle Township to honor America with 4th of July celebration Family-friendly festivities will include a kids’ freeze dance, line dancing and fireworks Kids will compete in a pie-eating contest as part of the 4th of July fun in Middle Township Middle Township will light up the night with fireworks and festivities in honor of America’s …
Middle approves pay raise for Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II Increase in hourly rate will keep officer recruitment competitive Middle Township approved an increase in the hourly pay rate of Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II (SLEO) at the June 19 Township Committee meeting. After graduating from the police academy, these officers will now …
Notice of Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing Middle/Lower Townships- Bayshore Road (Cr 603) and Norbury’s Landing Road (Cr 642) The County of Cape May will be resurfacing portions of Bayshore Road (Cr 603) and Norbury’s Landing Road (Cr 642) in the Del Haven section of the Township of Middle and northern end of Lower Township beginning on …
Middle seeks positive change through expansion of Rio Grande redevelopment area Township believes update will enhance opportunities for business, county partnerships The Middle Township Planning Board is preparing to study the possible expansion of the Rio Grande redevelopment area. The Board is expected to consider the update over the summer, following Township Committee’s April 17 …
Middle to hold Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Fire companies and mounted patrol among participants in procession The Middle Township Parade will be followed by a ceremony at the American Legion Post 198. Middle Township invites the community to honor military members’ sacrifices during the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 29. …
Middle Township seeks to regulate temporary structures Ordinance would address homeless encampments raising safety concerns in Rio Grande Middle Township has introduced an ordinance to help maintain the safety and attractiveness of the municipality. The ordinance to amend the Township Code to define and regulate temporary structures such as tents and canopies was introduced at …
Middle approves 2023 budget Total tax bill rises 2.95% as Township takes steps to contain rising costs Middle Township property owners will see a 2.95 percent increase in their total tax bill for 2023. A property with an assessed value of approximately $400,000 will see an annual increase of $225.74 ($56.43 per quarter). The total …
Middle presents award to accounts clerk who helped police subdue suspect Chad Murnaghan was driving home from work when he saw lone officer struggling with individual Middle Township native Chad Murnaghan recently came to police officer’s aid when he saw a dangerous situation unfolding. He will receive the Middle Matters Civic Recognition Award for his …
Code Enforcement Officer named Middle Township’s Employee of the Month Nikki Hober does her part to maintain the appearance of the Township Code Enforcement Officer Nikki Hober enjoys hearing from Middle Township residents who suggest improvements. As a Code Enforcement Officer for the Middle Township Police Department, Nikki Hober is dedicated to helping the town …
Middle Township adds breach of peace clause to municipal ordinances The change will give law enforcement more tools to control unruly situations and disturbances Police responded to unsanctioned car rallies in Middle Township last September. Middle Township police could soon have a new option when trying to control unruly crowds. Township Committee recently introduced an …
State approval of Middle municipal centers will enhance responsible development The mixed-use areas align with the state planning process and the Township’s smart growth strategy Middle Township earned state recertification for municipal center designations, including areas in Cape May Court House (left) and Rio Grande. The State Planning Commission recently approved Middle Township’s center designations, …
Del Haven Water Assistance App Rev5-9-23
Middle Township tackles Rio Grande issues on multiple fronts Initiatives address safety, quality of life and development as volunteers assist area homeless Burlington opened in April at the Rio Grande Shopping Center, which is located in Rio Grande’s redevelopment zone. The Middle Township Planning Board is exploring a potential expansion of the redevelopment area. Middle …
It’s oh-fish-ial! Middle Township to hold 19th Annual Drum Fish Tournament Participants are ‘reel’ excited for the friendly competition, held May 19-21 Roy Trainor (left), captain of ’Determined,’ won first place for the single heaviest fish in last year’s tournament. His boat also won the overall prize for the total combined weight of two fish. …
2023 Drum Fish Tournament Registration
Middle Township Police Captain Promoted to Chief of Police Police Captain Jennifer DeLanzo will assume role after longtime Chief Christopher Leusner retires Captain Jennifer DeLanzo (second from right) will be the first female to serve as the Chief of Police for Middle Township, taking the helm from retiring Chief Christopher Leusner (third from left). Middle …
Middle Township selects semifinalist for NJ League of Municipalities’ scholarship Alexandra Leadley, a junior at Cape May County Technical High School, values community’s bond with police and local government Alexandra Leadley was selected as Middle Township’s semifinalist for the New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. Alexandra Leadley values …
The Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control performs mosquito control pesticide applications throughout Cape May County in response to larval mosquito production and adult mosquito populations from April 15 through November 15 of each season. Question and Answer sheet explaining the aspects of our program: Q: WHAT IS THE LIFE CYCLE OF A MOSQUITO? …
New Jersey American Water’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program In July 2021, the state of New Jersey enacted legislation that requires all water providers to share with customers the material of both the utility-owned and customer-owned service lines leading to their properties. In addition, it also requires utility companies replace utility-owned and customer-owned lead and …
Middle presents award to former boxer who is dedicated to helping youth Josh Mercado’s community-centered No Limits Academy earns him the Middle Matters Award Josh Mercado (center), owner of No Limits Academy in Rio Grande, prepares for boxing lessons with Christopher Cuevas (from left), Ty’Shon Bryant, Adrian Valentin and Denum Jones. Mercado will receive the …
Middle will honor three years of volunteers at first awards dinner since 2019 Volunteers of the Year from 2020, 2021 and 2022 will be recognized at the event Middle Township volunteers support a variety of community efforts, including the Township’s free rabies clinics efforts. After saving up its appreciation, Township Committee will officially recognize volunteers …
The Middle township non-emergency phone line, 609-465-8700, is currently not working. If you have a non-emergency, please call 609-600-5061. For emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Notice of Great Channel Bridge closure and detour of Ocean Drive (CR 619) Due to complications resulting from unfavorable weather conditions during this past week, between 3/6/23 thru 3/10/23, the Ocean Drive Bridge over Great Channel, which connects Middle Township to the south end of Stone Harbor, will be closed due to construction. During active …
Middle Township police chief announces retirement Christopher Leusner prepares to step down in May after 26 years with the department Middle Township Police Chief Christopher Leusner, who created a model for community policing and shaped policy at the local, county and state level, will retire after 26 years with the department – half of them …