Roadway Resurfacing – Swainton Goshen Road (CR 646)
Notice of Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing Middle Township- Goshen Swainton Road (CR 646)
The County of Cape May’s 2021 Maintenance Paving contract will continue with the following roadway anticipated to be resurfaced on Tuesday May 31, and Wednesday June 1, 2022
Goshen Swainton Road CR 646 The limits of paving will be begin at U.S. Route 9 and extend west to Court House/ South Dennis Road (CR 657). On May 31, 2022 the contractor will be resurfacing the west bound lane of Goshen Swainton Road and anticipates completing the west bound lane by day’s end. The contractor will resurface the east bound lane on June 1, 2022.
On May 31st, resurfacing is expected to begin at 7:00am and will be completed around 6:00pm. During the operation, Goshen Swainton Road between Seigtown Road and U.S. Route 9 will be closed to thru traffic. Traffic heading south on Route 9 wishing to turn west onto Goshen Swainton Road will be detoured to Seigtown Road then to Goshen Swainton Road. Those motorists wishing to continue east on Goshen Swainton Road will be directed east onto Seigtown Road.
Along Goshen Swainton Road between Seigtown Road and Court House South Dennis Road, two way traffic will be maintained, although as the paving operation enters Goshen Swainton Road between Siegtown Road and Court House South Dennis Road, flaggers will alternate traffic. Single lane alternating traffic will then exist between Seigtown Road and the moving paving operation. Residents will always have access to their homes during the resurfacing. The resurfacing activities will result in traffic delays and motorists are urged to avoid the area during the paving operation. Upon completion of the resurfacing on Tuesday evening, two-way traffic along the entire route will resume.
Trash & Recycling Schedule – May 30th – June 3rd
NOTICE: There will be no interruption of trash & recycling services for the week of May 30th – June 3rd. GME will be running on a normal schedule.
Notice of Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing – Swainton Goshen Road (CR 646)
Notice of Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing Middle Township- Goshen Swainton Road (CR 646) (UPDATED to Tuesday, May 31st, 2022)
The County of Cape May’s 2021 Maintenance Paving contract will continue with the following roadway anticipated to be resurfaced on Tuesday May 31, 2022
Goshen Swainton Road CR 646 (West bound direction) The limits of paving will be begin at U.S. Route 9 and extend west to Court House/ South Dennis Road (CR 657). On May 31, 2022 the contractor will be resurfacing the west bound lane of Goshen Swainton Road and anticipates completing the west bound lane by day’s end. The contractor will return after the Memorial Day holiday and complete the east bound lane.
On May 31st, resurfacing is expected to begin at 7:00am and will be completed around 6:00pm. During the operation, Goshen Swainton Road between Seigtown Road and U.S. Route 9 will be closed to thru traffic. Traffic heading south on Route 9 wishing to turn west onto Goshen Swainton Road will be detoured to Seigtown Road then to Goshen Swainton Road. Those motorists wishing to continue east on Goshen Swainton Road will be directed east onto Seigtown Road.
Along Goshen Swainton Road between Seigtown Road and Court House South Dennis Road, two way traffic will be maintained, although as the paving operation enters Goshen Swainton Road between Siegtown Road and Court House South Dennis Road, flaggers will alternate traffic. Single lane alternating traffic will then exist between Seigtown Road and the moving paving operation. Residents will always have access to their homes during the resurfacing. The resurfacing activities will result in traffic delays and motorists are urged to avoid the area during the paving operation. Upon completion of the resurfacing on Thursday evening, two-way traffic along the entire route will resume.
Memorial Day Parade – Monday May 30th
The parade begins to line up at 9am and starts at 10am.
Those interested in participating in the parade or the bike decorating contest need to pre-register by May 27. Registration forms can be completed online at:Middle Township Recreation Department > Home (recdesk.com) or can be returned via email to nmcdevitt@middletownship.com.
Notice of Temporary Lane Restrictions on 96th Street Bride on Monday, May 23rd
Notice of Temporary Lane Restrictions for 96th Street Bridge (C.R. 657)
Borough of Stone Harbor and Township of Middle
The 96th Street Bridge along Stone Harbor Boulevard leading into the Borough of Stone Harbor is currently unable to open for vessels due to worn mechanical components that require replacement. A contactor working for the County will be installing new replacement parts for the bascule span gearing mechanism on Monday May 23, 2022. In order to safely and efficiently complete this work, traffic will need be reduced to one lane over the bridge. Our contractor will be onsite to begin to set up the traffic control measures at 7:00am on Monday. Traffic will be in the alternating pattern by 8:00am and will remain in the alternating condition until around 3:30pm when all work is anticipated to be completed. Upon completion of the work, normal traffic patterns will resume.
The daytime work will require that one lane of the bridge will be temporarily closed during these work hours. The contractor will maintain east bound and west bound traffic using flaggers and alternating traffic patterns. Motorists will always be able to cross the bridge but there will be slight delays. The flaggers will attempt to keep traffic backups to a minimum. Emergency vehicles will be given priority if they need to cross the bridge. Motorists are advised to allow for a little more time to cross the bridge and to use caution for the safety of the workers, or if possible, to avoid the area.
Middle Township Hosts Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony Monday May 30th
Middle Township Hosts Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony
The event honors military men and women who sacrificed their lives
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Military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country will be remembered during Middle Township’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
The parade begins to line up at 9 a.m. and starts at 10 a.m. on May 30. A ceremony will follow to remember service members with a recitation on the poem “In Flanders Field,” a rifle salute, “Taps” performed by the Middle Township High School Band and music from the Dennis Township Band. Soloists will sing “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.”
The event also will have kids showing their creativity with a bike-decorating contest for those 12 and under and an essay-writing contest for the community’s fifth graders.
The kids’ bike decorating contest has divisions for ages 3-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Those under age 3 can ride in a decorated stroller or wagon. Judging begins at 9:20 a.m. Mayor Tim Donohue will announce the winners of the bike decorating contest at the event.
“What Memorial Day Means to Me” is the theme of the essay writing contest for Middle Township’s fifth-grade students. Teachers will provide instructions to their students, and the essays will be judged by American Legion Post 198. Winners will participate in the parade and read their essays during the Memorial Day Ceremony.
The parade will begin at Memorial Field on Pacific Avenue. It will continue North on Boyd Street, turn left on Mechanic Street, left on Dias Creek Road and end at the American Legion Post 198. The ceremony will be held after the parade at Post 198.
Those interested in participating in the parade or the bike decorating contest need to pre-register by May 27. Registration forms can be completed online at middletownship.recdesk.com/community/home or can be returned via email to nmcdevitt@middletownship.com.
Middle Applying for Funding to Assist Del Haven & Green Creek Residents With Water Connection Costs
Middle applying for funding to assist Del Haven & Green Creek residents with water connection costs
Water supply project will eliminate failing wells, increase property values
An engineering map shows the area of the Del Haven water supply project.
Middle Township is applying for a state grant to assist residents with the one-time connection costs of the Del Haven water supply project.
The Innovative Development Fund, available through the State Department of Community Affairs Small Cities Community Block Grant Program, would be used to help low- and moderate-income residents of Del Haven and areas of Green Creek.
The state is expected to notify grant recipients early next year. If Middle receives funding, it will be divided among property owners to help cover their plumbing costs.
A partnership between Middle and the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority is bringing fresh water to bayfront communities where residents currently use well water. Salt water has been seeping into the wells for years, compromising the water supply.
Middle Township is actively pursuing additional options to make the costs as manageable as possible.
“This project was motivated by our commitment to overcome substantial obstacles to bring fresh water to the residents of Del Haven and areas of Green Creek. We are continuing our commitment by doing everything possible to help offset the one-time installation costs for low- and moderate-income residents,” said Mayor Tim Donohue. “In the long run, the water supply project will also increase property values.”
The water connection will be available to 962 properties, the vast majority of which are residential. More than half are expected to be eligible for financial assistance. Property owners are responsible for the cost of connecting their home plumbing to the water line, as well as the Lower Township MUA installation fee. The $1,600 fee can be paid interest-free over three years. Middle is pursuing grant funding to help eligible residents pay for the home plumbing hookup.
Construction on the piping to connect to the residential lines will start in June. Contractors will complete a section at a time over the course of a year. Residents will have up to a year from the time of completion to connect to the fresh water supply.
For more on the Del Haven water project, see Middle Township’s Frequently Asked Questions.
