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  • Notice of Night Paving and Detour Portion of Court House South Dennis Road (CR 657)

    NOTICE OF NIGHT PAVING AND DETOUR PORTION OF COURT HOUSE SOUTH DENNIS ROAD (CR 657)- MIDDLE TOWNSHIP          The County of Cape May will be resurfacing a portion of Court House South Dennis Road (Cr 657) as part of a night paving operation beginning on Monday June 23rd thru Thursday June 26th.  The project limits …

  • Planning Board Meeting – Tuesday June 10, 2025 CANCELLED
  • Middle Township Announces First Annual Savor the Arts Festival

    Middle Township Announces First Annual Savor the Arts Festival Middle Township is excited to announce the inaugural Savor the Arts Festival. The first annual festival will take place on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, from Noon to 5pm (Rain Date – June 29th) at the Okie Wisting Recreation Complex, 7 Fulling Mills Road in Rio Grande. Savor …

  • 21st Annual Mayor’s Drumfish Tournament Funds Middle Recreation Programs

    21st Annual Mayor’s Drumfish Tournament Funds Middle Recreation Programs The 21st Annual Middle Township Mayor’s Cup Drumfish Tournament hit the waters of the Delaware Bay from May 16th to May 18th. Thirty-nine boats registered to participate in the 2025 Tournament. A portion of the registration fees are allocated to support youth sports programs in the Department of Recreation. The …

  • Notice of Detour – Magnolia Drive (CR 673) – Middle Township

    NOTICE OF DETOUR MAGNOLIA DRIVE (CR 673),  MIDDLE TOWNSHIP On Tuesday May 27, 2025, Magnolia Drive (Cr 673) in Middle Township will be closed to thru traffic and traffic will be detoured in order to accommodate a water main installation project being completed by the New Jersey American Water Company.   Magnolia Drive will undergo daily closures …

  • 21st Annual Drum Fish Tournament – May 16th-18th

    Drum Fish Tournament Rules Updated Registration Forms

  • Kendra Karstens Honored as Employee of The Month

    KENDRA KARSTENS NAMED MIDDLE APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Kendra Karstens, Administrative Assistant/Middle Township Police Department, has been named Middle Township’s April Employee of the Month. Kendra joined the Township team, at the age of 19, as a Temporary Clerk in February of 2006. She was promoted to a full-time position later that year. In …

  • Save the Date – Middle Township Garden Club Fundraiser Gala Scheduled for July 17th
  • NJ American Water Main Replacement Project Scheduled to Start on or About April 28th
  • Middle Township Introduces 2025 Budget

    MIDDLE TOWNSHIP INTRODUCES 2025 BUDGET Middle Township formally introduced the municipality’s 2025 budget at the Township’s April 7th Public Meeting. The proposed budget was presented by Chief Financial Officer Neil Young and Leon Costello from the Township’s auditing firm, Ford, Scott and Associates. Several factors contributed to upward pressures on the Township’s spending requirements: Loss …

  • Middle Moves Closer to Final Approval for Goshen Complex Upgrades

    Middle Moves Closer to Final Approval for Goshen Complex Upgrades The Cape May County Open Space Review Board has reached a consensus to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve funding for major improvements to Middle Township’s Clarence Davis Sports Complex in Goshen. The total funding from the County would total $2,455,145. The scope of the …

  • March Bulk Trash Dates – Schedule Now Through the Online Portal
  • 2025 State of The Township – March 5th, 2025 at 5:30pm

    Join Us for the 2025 State of the Township Address The Middle Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting an evening with Mayor Chris Leusner and Police Chief Tracey Super as they provide updates on Township projects, community safety, and emergency management. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:30 PM at the Bellevue Tavern We are thankful to …

  • Rabies Clinic – Saturday February 8th from 9:30am – 10:30am
  • Middle Matters Awards Recognize First Responders for Life-Saving Efforts

    Middle Matters Awards Recognize First Responders for Life-Saving Efforts Middle Township Committee recognized the combined, life-saving efforts of Police Officer Chris Rudy, three Cape May County dispatchers and four members of the AtlantiCare Emergency Medical Services Team at the Township’s January 22nd Township Committee meeting. Patrolman Rudy was honored with the Township’s February Employee of …

  • Middle Patrolman Chris Rudy Recognized for Life Saving Response

    Middle Patrolman Chris Rudy Recognized for Life Saving Response Middle Township Police Department Patrolman Chris Rudy was recognized as the Township’s February Employee of the Month at the January 22nd Meeting of Township Committee. Rudy was honored for his life saving measures taken to resuscitate a one-week-old baby. “Township Committee is proud to honor and …

  • Alicia Woodrow Honored as Employee of The Month

    ALICIA WOODROW NAMED MIDDLE JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Alicia Woodrow, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official, has been named Middle Township’s January Employee of the Month. Alicia joined the Township team in May 2021 and received her TACO certification on December 24, 2021. Alicia will be publicly honored at the January 22nd Township Committee …

  • No Trash or Recycling Today – Monday January 6th

    NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the winter storm, our trash contractor has informed us that there will be no trash or recycling collection today. Monday’s trash will be collected tomorrow, along with Tuesday’s regular collection. Please stay safe, Middle Township!

  • **REVISED** Middle Township Reorganization Meeting postponed to Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6pm
  • Middle Secures Long-Term Savings in New Waste Collection Contract

    Middle Secures Long-Term Savings in New Waste Collection Contract Following a protracted bidding and negotiation process, Middle Township has secured a long-term contact for trash and recycling collection with Pinelands Construction, LLC. The new agreement, effective January 1, 2025, locks in an annual rate of $1.55 million dollars for five years. Middle Township twice rejected …

  • Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing – Rio Grande Area on or About January 7-10, 2025

    Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing The Township of Middle will be conducting a non-toxic smoke test within the sanitary sewer system in the Rio Grande area on or about January 7-10, 2025. This test involves blowing smoke into the sanitary sewer lines to check for leaks, breaks and defects in the system. If there is any …

  • Reminder – Trash and Recycle Schedule
  • Trash and Recycling Schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Weeks 2024
  • Rachel Shepherd Honored as Middle Township Employee of the Year

    Rachel Shepherd Honored as Middle Township Employee of the Year Photo caption – Township Committee joins with the administrative team to honor Zoning Officer Rachel Shepherd as the municipality’s Employee of the Year. Rachel Shepherd, Middle Township’s Zoning Officer, has been chosen as the Township’s Darius Graham Employee of the Year. Shepherd was recognized as …

  • Middle Applauds County Changes to Goshen Road Speed Limits

    Middle Applauds County Changes to Goshen Road Speed Limits Middle Township Mayor Chris Leusner and Township Committee praised the Cape May County Board of Commissioners for final passage of a resolution modifying the posted speed limits on County Road 615, Goshen Road. The major artery runs north to south through the northwest section of the …

  • Bulk Leaf Pickup
  • Rebecca Fox Honored as Employee of The Month

    REBECCA FOX NAMED MIDDLE NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Rebecca Fox, an administrative clerk in Middle Township’s Public Works Department, has been named the Township’s November Employee of the Month. Rebecca joined the Township team in December 2023 and will be publicly honored at the Township Committee Meeting on December 2nd. Fox received two nominations …

  • Trash and Recycling Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday Week 2024

    Gold Medal Environmental would like to remind all customers of the upcoming holiday. All Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday routes will run on a normal schedule. Routes that run on or after Thursday, November 28th will be on a one day delay. Thursday routes will be serviced on Friday and Friday routes will be serviced on …

  • Notice of Final Paving – Goshen Road (CR 615) Resurfacing Improvements

    The final paving operation of Goshen Road (Cr 615) will commence on Monday November 25 and conclude on November 27th.   The contractor will be installing the final surface course paving within the Stage I and Stage 2 portions of Goshen Road that have been under construction, as well as the milling and paving of the …

  • Notice of Maintenance Paving – Portion of East Mechanic Street (CR 615)

    The County of Cape May will be starting its 2024 Maintenance Paving program with the resurfacing of a portion of East Mechanic Street (Cr 615) the morning of November 25, 2024.  The paving limits for this project begin at the easterly flowline of Route 9 and extend approximately 400lf to the east along Mechanic Street.  …

  • NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE – CHURCH ROAD

    NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE – CHURCH ROAD-PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: As part of the 2024 Road Improvements for Middle Township, your street will be repaved. Construction is planned to start on Wednesday 11/20/2024 and continue through 11/27/24. Contractors will start work weekdays starting at 7:00 AM. There will be limited access to the …

  • Open Shred Day Event – November 2nd 9am to 12pm
  • Middle Township Harvest Fest Returns for 26th Year

    MIDDLE TOWNSHIP HARVEST FEST RETURNS FOR 26TH YEAR The 26th Annual Middle Township Olde Tyme Harvest Festival will return to downtown Cape May Court House on October 26th. The annual celebration of all things Fall, runs from 10am to 5pm and will feature over one hundred craft vendors, fifteen food vendors, hayrides, pony rides, a …

  • Notice of Night Paving Operation – Goshen Road (CR615)

    NOTICE OF NIGHT PAVING OPERATION- GOSHEN  ROAD (CR 615) RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS Night paving operations will commence on Thursday October 10, 2024 along Goshen Road (Cr 615) encompassing the Phase 1 area that extends from Dias Creek Road (CR 612) to Railroad Avenue.  The paving work will begin around 4:00pm and should be completed by midnight. …

  • Municipal Court Judge Reappointed

    Keywood Reappointed as Municipal Court Judge in Middle Township On September 16th, Middle Township Committee voted unanimously to reappoint the Honorable Thomas Keywood to a second, three-year term as the Township’s Municipal Court Judge. Municipal Courts have jurisdiction over cases within the municipalities they serve.  These cases include violations of municipal ordinances, violations of motor …

  • Ron Lessor Honored as Employee of the Month

    Public Work’s Ron Lessor Named Middle Employee of the Month Middle Township Public Works Laborer Ron Lessor has been recognized as the municipality’s September Employee of the Month. Lessor was nominated for the award by Public Works Superintendent Rob Flynn and Assistant Superintendent Dave Maahs. “Ron has been a great asset since joining the Public …

  • NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency’s First Generation Homebuyer Program
  • Middle Township Looks to Regulate Use of Houseboats

    MIDDLE TOWNSHIP LOOKS TO REGULATE USE OF HOUSEBOATS   When most people think of a houseboat, they might picture a run-down boat, questionably seaworthy. But the appeal of houseboats in America has never been more popular. From newly constructed contemporary-style abodes to restored barges or canal boats, an increasing number of new and refurbished vessels …

  • Free Yard Sale Registration List 2024

    Free Yard Sale Weekend 2024 Listing

  • County Announces Safety Upgrades to Middle Township Intersection

    County Announces Safety Upgrades to Middle Township Intersection   Despite significant traffic calming upgrades over the past several years, the Middle Township Police Department continues to respond to several motor vehicles accidents per year at the intersection of Court House – South Dennis Rd. and Goshen-Swainton Rd.  Both roads are operated and maintained by the …

  • September Offers Free Yard Sale Weekend in Middle

    September Offers Free Yard Sale Weekend in Middle As Summer fades to Fall, Middle Township will once again offer bargain seekers its traditional Free Yard Sale Weekend.  Residents interested in participating can register, free of charge, for the three-day event taking place September 20, 21 and 22. Registered participants will be listed on the Township …

  • NJ DEP Community Engagement Session – September 17th from 6pm to 7:30pm at Woodbine Community Center
  • 2024 Free Yard Sale Weekend – September 20,21 and 22
  • Final Rabies Clinic – Saturday November 16th

    MIDDLE TO HOST FINAL 2024 RABIES CLINIC  Middle Township will hold the municipality’s final 2024 rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 16.  Free vaccines will be offered for both cats and dogs from 9:30am to10:30am at the Township’s Public Works facility, 400 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House. Rabies shots are required by NJ …

  • Joanne Ciccotelli Honored as Employee of the Month

    JOANNE CICCOTELLI IS MIDDLE’S AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH   Middle Township Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, Joanne Ciccotelli, has been named the municipality’s August Employee of the Month. Joanne, who joined the Township team in December of 2021, was nominated for the Award by Deputy Administrator Suzanne Schuman. “We are proud to honor Joanne …

  • New Jersey Lead Safe Certification

    Middle Twp Lead Safe Certification 2024

  • Deputy CFO Dan Shustack Honored as Employee of the Month

    DEPUTY CFO SHUSTACK IS MIDDLE’S JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Middle Township’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Qualified Purchasing Agent, Dan Shustack, has been named the municipality’s July Employee of the Month. Shustack, who formerly worked in the finance departments in the Cape May City and the County of Cape May, joined the Middle Township …

  • Middle Township Tax Bills to be Mailed Week of July 29th

    Middle Township Final 2024/Preliminary 2025 Tax Bill will be mailed by the week of July 29, 2024 . Due to the delay, the grace period for the 3rd quarter taxes ONLY has been extended until August 30, 2024. This extension does not affect the 4th quarter payment due November 1, 2024. All payments received after …

  • Notice of Upcoming Roadway Work – Goshen Road (CR 615)

    Notice of Upcoming Roadway Work – Goshen Road (CR 615) Starting July 19, 2024 the Cape May County planned roadway resurfacing project of Goshen Road (Cr 615) in Middle Township will commence. Goshen Road, from Dias Creek Road (CR 612) heading approximately 1.2 miles to the north, will be undergoing roadway reconstruction that will result …

  • Donohue to Join Middle Township Wall of Mayors

    DONOHUE TO JOIN MIDDLE TOWNSHIP WALL OF MAYORS Middle Township Mayor Chris Leusner announced that former Mayor Tim Donohue’s portrait will join the Township’s Wall of Mayors.  The ceremony will take place during the August 5th Township Committee meeting at 6pm. Donohue served four terms on Township Committee, from 2012 through 2023.  He served as …

  • 41st Annual National Night Out August 6th, 2024
  • Environmental Protection Grant Funds Middle Township’s Clean Communities Program

    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS MIDDLE TOWNSHIP’S CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM   On July 1st, Middle Township Committee took action to add a Special Item of Revenue to its current budget in response to a grant received to help fund the municipality’s 2024 Clean Communities Program. The grant, totaling $73,263.23 was awarded by the NJ Department of …

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