Tonight Summer Concert Event Cancelled (July 5th)
Middle Lets Every Dog Have its Day at Work
Middle Lets Every Dog Have its Day at Work
Township teams up with county animal shelter for National Take Your Dog to Work Day
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Ollie needs no training in customer service as he waits to greet the public with owner Emily Bartleson in the Township Clerk’s Office. Ollie and other employees’ dogs visited Town Hall to celebrate National Take Your Dog to Work Day.
It was a “pawfect” day at the office for Middle Township employees when their four-legged best friends became co-workers to celebrate National Take Your Dog to Work Day.
The pets shared office space at Town Hall for the day as Middle joined forces with the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center to encourage donations and promote pet adoptions. Employees and community members donated puppy pads, blankets, towels, and other supplies.
Vera Kalish and Varvara Keun, personnel officers for Middle’s Human Resources Department, coordinated the successful event.
“We had some ‘pawsome’ visitors in the building, which brought tons of laughs and a lot of smiles throughout the day,” said Suzanne Schumann, Deputy Business Administrator for Middle Township (and “dog mom” to Captain). “Everyone enjoyed the day, and some donations were passed along to the Cape May County Animal Shelter.”
Residents still have an opportunity to help as the Cape May County Animal Shelter accepts donations year-round – plus, a visit may introduce you to a new friend. For more, visit
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The Township also looks after animals through its Animal Advisory Board. The board promotes responsible animal care and ensures animals do not suffer because of abuse, neglect or lack of proper care. For more, visit opens in a new windowmiddletownship.com/animal-advisory-board/.
Trash & Recycling Schedule – Week of July 4th-8th
NOTICE: There will be no interruption of trash & recycling services for the week of July 4th-8th. GME will be running on a normal schedule.
Opening of Wait List for State Rental Assistance Program
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced that its Division of Housing and Community Resources (DHCR) will be accepting pre-applications online for the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) Waiting List. Pre-applications will be accepted to enter a lottery for the statewide SRAP program in the Elderly, Family, Disabled, and Homeless categories.
Elderly applicants must serve as head of household and be 62 years of age or older. For those applying in the Family category, the head of household must be 18 years of age or an emancipated minor, with or without children. To qualify in the Disabled category, the head of household or spouse must be permanently disabled. Homeless applicants must lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
“At DCA, we have made and continue to make unprecedented investments to reduce the long-term financial impacts of this pandemic and are committed to increasing affordability, especially when it comes to one of the biggest expenses facing families – housing,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, who serves as DCA Commissioner. “We will be selecting 4,000 applicants for the wait list through a lottery process out of the pool of all the applications received. As vouchers are awarded, they will provide the stability that families need. That is why this State Rental Assistance Program opening is so important.”
All pre-applications submitted online during the open enrollment period from Monday, July 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, July 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., will be entered into a database and a lottery system will be used to select applicants for the waiting lists. Pre- applications for SRAP assistance will be accepted from very low-income households. Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply or be an emancipated minor. Pre-applications successfully submitted during the open enrollment period have the same chance of being selected during the lottery. Those selected in the lottery for the wait list will then be eligible to receive SRAP vouchers as they become available.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO APPLY. Web browsers like Google Chrome, Fire Fox or Internet Explorer 10 or higher are recommended. If an applicant is disabled and needs assistance with submitting their pre-application during the open enrollment period, they can contact DCA at 609-292-4080 and select Option 9 from the menu to request a reasonable accommodation. For more information concerning the SRAP opening, people can visit: http://www.nj.gov/dca/.
At the time of selection from the waiting lists, applicants must meet the maximum household income limits of the county where they want to live and provide proof of residency. Also, Disabled and Homeless applicants must provide verification of their disability and homelessness at the time of selection from the waiting list.
Individuals selected by the lottery to be placed on the waiting list will be notified via email which may take several weeks.
The Division of Housing and Community Resources strengthens and revitalizes communities through the delivery of affordable housing, supportive services and the provision of financial and technical assistance to communities, local government and community-based organizations. For more information, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dca/
DCA offers a wide range of programs and services, including energy assistance, housing vouchers, affordable housing production, fire and building safety, community planning and development, local government management and finance, and disaster recovery and mitigation.
For more information about DCA, visit https://nj.gov/dca/
Middle Township Festivities Celebrate America’s Freedom
Middle Twp. Festivities Celebrate America’s Freedom
Guests can dance, play games, and watch fireworks as they observe nation’s independence
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A concert and pie-eating contest will return for this year’s Fourth of July event in Middle Township. Community members can also play games and visit food trucks.
Celebrate America’s independence at Middle Township’s 4th of July celebration.
The family-friendly event will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the Goshen Complex in Cape May Court House.
“Our traditional Fourth of July celebration is the kind of event that makes Middle Township a true community,” said Mayor Tim Donohue. “We enjoy the opportunity to bring families and friends together to celebrate America and have a great time.”
Spanky’s BBQ, Sirens (surf & turf), Mac’s Cafe and Mr. Softee food trucks will be on site to satisfy holiday cravings. The Animal House band will entertain the crowd.
A variety of games such as giant Jenga and giant Connect Four will offer the chance for friendly competition. A pie-eating contest will take place at 8:15 p.m. Contestants will eat a pie topped with mounds of whipped cream as fast as they can – and yes, their hands will be tied behind their backs.
After eating, dancing, and playing games, guests can find a comfortable spot and watch fireworks light up the evening sky. The display begins around 9 p.m.
The rain date for the event is July 10.
For more information or questions about Fourth of July events, please contact Nancy McDevitt at (609) 465-8728 or nmcdevitt@middletownship.com.
Summer Concert Series Returns to Middle Township Beginning July 5th
Summer Concert Series Returns to Middle Township
The family-friendly events will feature new food offerings, vendors and bands
Settle in for a summer of free music at the Ockie Wisting Complex in Middle Township.
Sway along to favorite songs at Middle Township’s Summer Concert Series.
The concerts will provide toe-tapping music from 6pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesdays from July 5 to August 30 at the Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex. No concert will be held on August 2, when the Township will host National Night Out at the Goshen Complex.
The popular concerts will feature a few new food offerings, vendors, and musical acts – but don’t worry, some favorites will be returning, too. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, coolers, and, of course, their dancing shoes.
“The community looks forward to the concert series every summer,” says Mayor Tim Donohue. “We are proud to provide special events that become local traditions. We can’t wait to see everyone there!”
Here is the lineup of musical acts:
July 5 – Best of the Eagles
July 12 – Shot of Southern
July 19 – Independence Day
July 26 – Soul Cruisers
August 9 – Legacy
August 16 – Animal House
August 23 – Coast 2 Coast
August 30 – The Big House Band
Concertgoers who arrive early can take in some of the fun features at the Ockie Wisting Complex, which includes walking trails, a wildlife observation deck, boardwalk and fishing pier at the pond, picnic area and playground.
There’s also a regulation-size disc golf course and soccer fields.
Concert sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information, please call Special Events at (609) 465-8728.