Mayor's Message - Spring 2025
It’s Spring and we are back in our yards, with our spring projects and getting ready for another year of cutting the grass. The DPW did a great job with the snow this year and my back appreciates that it wasn’t too bad of a snow season.
At Borough Hall, we have been busy working on a number of projects to improve and enhance Middlesex. Budget season is in full-swing, and I ask all of our residents to pay attention to both the municipal and school budgets. That is the best way to see how your tax dollars are being used. The Borough has really taken a hard stance on expenditures and although not a flat budget the increase on the municipal end will be significantly less than last year.
Some updates:
The Fireman’s Carnival will not be held this year. Last year’s situation was unsafe and we have yet to find the right combination of event activities/times etc. with projected costs to make this the fundraiser that it is meant to be. In the meantime, it is important for people to support our volunteer Firemen with their remaining fundraising activities. Please be as generous as your means allow.
The Beautification Committee is now a part of the Culture and Arts Committee. This is a logical merger and we look forward to even more activities from this expanded Committee.
We are looking forward to the opening of the new Middlesex History Room at the Library. It has been a long time coming but it will be worth the wait.
There will be some upcoming changes to our Recycling Program as we are going to be required by Middlesex County to use provided cans for recycling. It’s a change in the way we do things, but is necessary and a requirement.
For 2025, we again have a Volunteers Recruitment Committee whose efforts are working will all of our volunteer groups to solicit new members. They have been doing an awesome job. Some additional information can be found here. https://www.middlesexboro-nj.gov/ local-volunteering Middlesex Borough and the Committee are hosting a Volunteer Fair. Come and learn more about opportunities and departments in our Borough where you can get involved to make our community stronger! Most of our volunteer organizations will be represented. Make it a point to visit. We need your help.
MIDDLESEX BOROUGH VOLUNTEER FAIR
May 3, 2025 - Middlesex Borough Library
10:00AM to 3:00PM
1300 Mountain Avenue
The Borough of Middlesex now has a Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program honors Middlesex Borough residents and former residents who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military. Go to https:// www.middlesexboro-nj.gov/latest-news/hometown-heroes-banner-program for more details.
Jason Bond, having served 20 years on the Shade Tree Commission was recognized by the Governing Body as a Pillar of the Community at the April 22, 2025 Council Meeting. Congratulations Jason on your many years of service to the borough on the Shade Tree Commission!
I have been notified by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities that they are sponsoring The Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This information was publicized at the High School to all juniors and seniors who plan to continue their education after high school to apply for this scholarship. I appointed a committee to select one statewide semi-finalist from the Borough. Jasleen Parmar has been selected as Middlesex Borough’s semi-finalist and her essay will now be forwarded to the League Headquarters in Trenton to be reviewed and potentially be awarded as one of 15 finalists or as one of three winners. Good luck Jasleen!
That’s all for now. We have a lot to do and time is at a premium as we continue to work to do what is right for Middlesex.
Please come to the council meetings. It’s the best way to keep current on things.
Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk