2026 Rabies Clinic

Bring both your dogs AND cats on 11/7/2026 from ​10am-Noon to the ​Public Works Department on 110 Main Street.

• Date: Saturday, November 7th

• Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon

• Place: Department of Public Works, 110 Main Street, Middlesex, NJ

You do not have to be a Middlesex Borough resident to attend the clinic.

Find additional dates and locations on the schedule at the County web page here.

Mosquito Spraying Alert: Friday, September 4 2026 (Evening)

Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting truck ULV spray missions for nuisance adult mosquitoes and/or vector control.

• Municipality: Dunellen, Middlesex, Piscataway

• Date and Time: Friday, September 4, 2026, 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

• Rain Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• Mosquito Control Product: Zenivex ®E4, RTU, EPA# 2724-807 (LABEL) (FACT SHEET)

• Area: Neighborhoods off NJ-28, South Ave, and William St, east of Mountain Ave, and all of Dunellen (MAP)

The adult mosquito control treatment being conducted is in compliance with section 9.10 and 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30). All applications will be according to product labeling.

For additional information on mosquitoes and adulticiding, contact Dr. Deepak Matadha, Superintendent (NJDEP CPA License #50245B), Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission at 200 Parsonage Rd Edison NJ 08837 at 732-549-0665.

For routine pesticide-related health inquiries, please contact the National Pesticide Information Center, at 1-800-858-7378. For information on pesticide regulations, pesticide complaints and health referrals, contact the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at 1-609-984-6568. In the case of any pesticide emergency, please contact the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at 1-800-222-1222. Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time.

The Commission's website, https://www.middlesexmosquito.org/mosquito-control/spray-schedule provides updated information on time and location of application(s).

Residents can take the following precautions to reduce exposure: (1) Pay attention to notices about mosquito insecticide treatments found through newspapers, websites, automated telephone messages or notices distributed by municipal, county or state agencies, (2) Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible insecticide treatments. Move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during ULV applications. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside. Stay back from application equipment, whether in use or not, (3) Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying, (4) Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried (approximately one hour), (5) If you must remain outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray. If you get spray in your eyes or on your skin, immediately flush and rinse with water, (6) Consult your doctor if you think you are experiencing health effects from the spraying. People who suffer from chemical sensitivities or feel spraying may aggravate a preexisting health condition may consult their physician or local health department.

Quarterly Newsletter - Fall 2026

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our fall update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life as we approach the end of the year.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

Quarterly Newsletter: Spring 2026 Edition

We hope you’re having a wonderful spring, Middlesex Borough!

Our Quarterly Newsletter is back and ready to help you catch up on Borough news, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life this spring.

Quarterly Newsletter - Winter 2025

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our winter-weather update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life as we approach the cooler weather of seasons.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

DEA National Takeback Day

Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. Safeguard lives and protect the environment by participating in Take Back Day on October 25th. 

Medications can be dropped off a Middlesex Borough Police Department on Saturday, October 25th, between 10am-12pm.

Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted.

CANCELED: Rabies Clinic Saturday, November 1st

Please note that the Rabies Clinic Scheduled for Saturday November 1, 2025 to be held at the Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works has been canceled.

Residents of the Borough can attend the following free rabies clinics to be held in the area.

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 1, 2025

  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Green Brook Municipal Bldg.

  111 Greenbrook Road

  Green Brook, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 8, 2025

  10:00 am - 12:00 noon

  Bernards Township Public Works

  277 South Maple Ave.

  Basking Ridge, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 15, 2025

  9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Finderne Fire House

  672 Main Street

  Bridgewater, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 22, 2025

  9:00 am - 12:00 noon

  South Brunswick DPW

  540 Ridge Road

  South Brunswick, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - December 6, 2025

  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Watchung Fire House

  57 Mountain Ave.

  Watchung, NJ

Reporting Environmental Concerns

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a toll-free telephone hotline number you can use to report environmental incidents, abuses, and complaints in New Jersey or impacting it. The 1-877-WARNDEP number can be used in the continental United States.

For Environmental Non-Emergencies: Try NJDEP’s mobile application WARN NJDEP
The app utilizes GPS technology for pinpoint location of environmental incidents and also allows users to submit photos as part of their reports to the DEP. Use the app to report non-emergency environmental incidents only.

Download the app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Report life-threatening and/or environmental emergencies by calling 9-1-1, local police or the DEP’s hotline: 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337).

Mosquito Spraying Alert: Monday, October 6, 2025

Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting a truck ULV spray mission for nuisance adult mosquitoes and/or vector control.

• Municipality: Middlesex

• Application Date and Time: Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

• Rain Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

• Mosquito Control Product: Zenivex ®E4, RTU, EPA# 2724-807 (LABEL) (FACT SHEET)

• Area: SW of the Bound Brook, Wellington St, and Orchard Rd (MAP)

The adult mosquito control treatment being conducted is in compliance with section 9.10 and 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30). All applications will be according to product labeling.

For additional information on mosquitoes and adulticiding, contact Dr. Deepak Matadha, Superintendent (NJDEP CPA License #50245B), Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission at 200 Parsonage Rd Edison NJ 08837 at 732-549-0665.

For current information on all spray applications in Middlesex County, please review the Commission's Mosquito Spray Schedule.

For the complete Public Spray Notice, please click here.

What can residents do to reduce exposure?
(1) Pay attention to notices about mosquito insecticide treatments found through newspapers, websites, automated telephone messages or notices distributed by municipal, county or state agencies, (2) Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible insecticide treatments. Move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during ULV applications. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside. Stay back from application equipment, whether in use or not, (3) Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying, (4) Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried (approximately one hour), (5) If you must remain outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray. If you get spray in your eyes or on your skin, immediately flush and rinse with water, (6) Consult your doctor if you think you are experiencing health effects from the spraying. People who suffer from chemical sensitivities or feel spraying may aggravate a preexisting health condition may consult their physician or local health department.

Sincerely,
Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission
200 Parsonage Road
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: (732) 549-0665

Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2025 Edition

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our fall-weather update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life as we approach the warm weather of seasons.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

Mosquito Spraying Alert: Thursday, August 21st (Evening)

Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting a truck ULV spray mission for nuisance adult mosquitoes and/or vector control.

• Municipality: Middlesex

• Application Date and Time: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

• Rain Date: Monday, August 25th, 2025

• Location/Boundaries: Areas off NJ-28 east of Orchard Rd/Wellington St

Check here to see if you are located in the: Mosquito Spray Zone/Map.

For information about UltraLow Volume spryaing of approved insecticides using truck mounted sprayers, please review the CDC Website: What You Need to Know About Truck Spraying.

For current information on all spray applications in Middlesex County, please review the Commission's Mosquito Spray Schedule.

For the complete Public Spray Notice, please click here.

What can residents do to reduce exposure?
Please note, neither the USEPA nor the CDC requires relocating or taking special precautions during spraying. However, any possible exposure risk can be reduced by following some sensible actions: (1) Pay attention to notices about mosquito spraying found through newspapers, websites, automated telephone messages or notices distributed by municipal, county or state agencies. (2) Stay indoors during spraying with doors/windows closed and with air conditioners turned off to outside air. The EPA recommends that people remain indoors for at least one-hour after mosquito spraying to allow the spray to settle and dissipate. (3) Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during spray operations. Cover outside items like furniture and grills before the spraying takes place. Bring pets and items like pet food dishes and children’s toys indoors. Rinse any uncovered items left outside during spraying. (4) Consult your doctor or local Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222, if you think you have a reaction to the insecticide spray.

Sincerely,
Superintendent (NJDEP CPA License #50245B)
Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission
200 Parsonage Road
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: (732) 549-0665

A Heartfelt Thank You: Middlesex Borough Volunteer Fair 2025

A Heartfelt Thank You for Making the Middlesex Borough Volunteer Fair a Tremendous Success!

The Middlesex Borough Volunteer Fair, held on May 3 , 2025, was a day to remember!

Our community came together in the most incredible way, celebrating volunteerism, generosity and the spirit of giving as they pledged joining various departments.

This special event was designed to attract potential volunteers and provide a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the essential and quality -of-life volunteer needs in Middlesex Borough. Attendees discovered the vital role our volunteers play in our hometown, gaining insight from our dedicated volunteers so they could find the best fit for themselves in a meaningful volunteer position-stepping up to proudly serve as Middlesex Volunteers.

We are beyond grateful to everyone who attended, shared their enthusiasm and supported the wonderful causes showcased at the event. Your presence made all the difference, turning this fair into a vibrant celebration of service and connection.

Very special Thank You’s go to the Middlesex Borough Boards, Committees and Departments that shared and made this event such a success!

Middlesex Borough Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Middlesex Borough Police Department, Middlesex Borough Municipal Alliance (Gcsud), Middlesex Borough Housing and Community Development Committee, Greenbrook Flood Commission, Joint Land Use Board, Culture & Arts, Film Committee, Community Pool and Synchro Team Middlesex Borough Parks Improvement Committee, Middlesex Borough Health Department, Middlesex Borough Board of Health, Girl Scout Junior Group, American Red Cross, Environmental Commission, Rescue Squad, Library Board and Friends of Library, Recreation Committee and the Senior and Disabled Services

We are genuinely appreciative to the following Middlesex Borough Establishments for supporting the Volunteer Fair: Superfood Fresh Supermarket (Refreshments and Gift Certificates for Food);, Carpaccio’s, Jozanna’s, Vincenzo’s, Kafen House Bakery, Ellery’s and Dunkin Donuts (west) for contributing gift certificates.

A very Special Thank You to our Mayor and Council, and Department of Public Works for their invaluable support in making this event possible Your dedication to our community does not go unnoticed and we are deeply grateful.

In deep appreciation, your 2025 Middlesex Borough Fair Committee

Middlesex Borough Office of Emergency Management, Capt. Barbara Benson, “Volunteer Fair Coordinator”
Middlesex Borough Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Lee Poandl
Middlesex Borough Library Director - Chrissy George,
Middlesex Borough Police Department- Sergeant Joleen Auricchio

GALLERY: OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

GALLERY: GIRL SCOUTS

GALLERY: MIDDLESEX POOL

GALLERY: MIDDLESEX POLICE DEPARTMENT

GALLERY: PARKS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

Quarterly Newsletter - May 2025 Edition

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our spring-weather update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life as we approach the warm weather of seasons.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

Quarterly Newsletter - Winter 2024 Edition

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our winter update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life as we approach the winter months.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2024 Edition

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our autumn update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life as we approach the autumn months.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

Mosquito Control 2024: What Everyone Should Know

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency approved information about the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission's operations. This information is provided to be in compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.10e.

This packet contains the following enclosures:

1. A question and answer sheet on "Mosquitoes - What Everyone Should Know"

2. Fact sheet on DeltaGuard®, Duet®, Fyfanon®, and Zenivex® Adulticides- the mosquito control products that may be used by the Commission to control the disease incidence and nuisance levels caused by adult mosquitoes.

3. An example of the "Public Notice for Adult Mosquito Control Treatment" which will appear in local papers for the period of May 1st, 2024 through October 31 st, 2024.

4. Mosquito Prevention and Protection - Fact Sheet

5. Mosquito Habitat Elimination Checklist.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.10(e) 2iii, "Municipalities are encouraged to share this information with all residents in their community." If desired, you may contact the Commission to arrange for a speaker to talk about mosquito control in your municipality.

Visit the County Mosquito Extermination Commission web page (https://middlesexmosquito.org) or select the link below to read the complete packet from the County.

Quarterly Newsletter - December 2023 Edition

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our cold-weather update!

Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate in Borough life this winter.

Read the entire publication by using the button below (PDF) — or review the Departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s current topics.

Departments and Topics

Free Skin Cancer Screening Event: Saturday, July 22

The Middlesex Community Pool is hosting a FREE skin cancer screening event on Saturday, July 22. Learn how to protect your skin and find out about the signs of skin cancer!

Appointments are requred. Please call 732.745.3102

• Saturday, July 22

• 10am – 1pm

• Milton Pl., Middlesex, NJ 08846

This event is provided by Saint Peter’s University Hospital Community Health Services and the Regional Chronic Disease Coalition of Middlesex and Union Counties.

Mosquito Control 2023: What You Should Know

The Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission and the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) help educate the general public about the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives and the important service provided by mosquito control workers throughout New Jersey and the United States.

Mosquito control is everyone's responsibility; please do your part by preventing mosquito production on your property. In compliance with section 9.10 and 9.1 S of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30), the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission (MCMEC) may be applying mosquito control products for the control of adult mosquito populations on an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Middlesex County during the period of May 1st through November 30th.

The mosquito control products/insecticides used will be those recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), Rutgers University, for the control of adult mosquitoes which include:

• Malathion (Fyfanon® ULV, EPA Reg#279-3539)

• Etofenprox (Zenivex® E4 RTU, EPA Reg#2724-807; or Zenivex E20, EPA Reg#2724-791)

• Prallethrin - Sumith rin (Duet™ Dual-Action Adulticide, EPA Reg#1021-1795-8329)

• Deltamethrin (DeltaGard ® EPA Reg#432-1534)

• Visit the County Mosquito Extermination Commission web page (https://middlesexmosquito.org) or select the links below to read PDF files about specific topics.

Annual Letter from County

Public Notice from County

Mosquitos… What Everyone Should Know

Mosquito Habitat Elimination Checklist

The 3 Ds of Protection from Mosquitos

FACT SHEET: DeltaGard

FACT SHEET: Duet Dual-Action Adulticide

FACT SHEET: Fyfanon

FACT SHEET: Zenivex

Food Handler's Training Course at the Library, April 11th

Dear Retail Food Establishment Owners and Operators:

The Middlesex County Office of Health Services will be presenting a basic Food Handler's Training Course at the Middlesex Public Library, 1300 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex Borough, on Tuesday April 11, 2023, from 1 :00 pm - 4:00 pm.

The required $25.00 attendance fee will be collected upon arrival at the course. It is payable by cash or check, to "County of Middlesex".

The information presented in this course will help food service workers to protect and handle food safety for public consumption. All retail food establishments are encouraged to send as many representatives as possible.

This course DOES NOT fulfill Chapter 24 Food Manager Training requirements for Risk Type 3 establishments.

Although it is strongly recommended that all establishments send a representative to this course, those that have a current Serv-Safe or other State-approved food manager certification are exempt from having to attend. A copy of a valid certificate must be posted in the establishment.

If you are interested in attending, 'please call Middlesex County of Health Services local number at (732) 356-7400 Ext. 252 and let us know how many people from your food establishment will be attending.