Food Trucks Return to Mountain View Park September 30
Saturday, September 30, 2023: Join the fun! You’ll enjoy a wide range of dining options, beverages, activities, and MORE – including new twists on old favorites and a range of ethnic cuisines.
The Food Trucks return to Middlesex this autumn on September 30! Celebrate community with 12+ food trucks, and activities like bungee trampoline, face painters, craft vendors, sand art, henna tattoos, and more!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and 4-legged friends to Mountain View Park from 11am–-7pm where you will be able to enjoy FOOD, ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, and COMMUNITY!
FOR THE MOST UPDATED LIST of Food Trucks,
visit the Facebook event page here. Ticket pricing: $6 for everyone 6 years and older!
Beverages
Visitors to the event will be able to wash down their food truck feast of choice with a variety of local NJ craft beers, wine, and hard seltzers. The alcohol is being made available by the Middlesex Elks, Lodge 1488.
Live Music
Perhaps a full belly will embolden attendees to sway to the rhythms of live music by the Naughty Humphry and The Berverlees.
Activities
like Bungee Trampoline, Face painters, craft vendors, Sand Art, Henna Tattoos, and more!
FOR THE MOST UPDATED LIST of performers and activities, visit the Facebook event page here.
Tables
Non-profit community organizations will have the opportunity to participate through table display. Some tables are still available; those interested in reserving a table for community outreach at this event should speak to the Middlesex Borough Recreation Department at 732-356-7400 ext. 277.
Tickets
Megabite Events will be organizing ticket distribution. Pricing: $6 for everyone 6 years and older! AVOID THE LONG LINES TO GET IN AND SECURE OUR FASTPASS TICKETS TODAY! Visit https://mega-bite-events.ticketleap.com/2nd-annual-middlesex-borough-food-truck-festival/ to purchase tickets.
Kick of the fall season with us! Grab friends and family and be ready to have a wonderful time celebrating with the community. Be sure to bring your folding chairs!
Keep an eye on the Event page on Facebook here for the most updated information about participating vendors and activities.
* Middlesex Borough is partnering with Mega Bites Events to organize this fun-filled community event at Mountain View Park on September 30, 2023. Musical acts and Food Truck vendors are subject to change.
Mega Bites Events is a premier organizer of community events and festivals throughout New Jersey. If you would like more information on the Middlesex Borough Food Truck Festival, please contact Middlesex Borough Recreation Department at 732-356-7400 ext. 277.
Message from Mayor Madden: The Clarion Call for Heather Lane
“My frustration centers around the interesting responses that I have received from these various agencies…”
After two years of identifying and addressing this dangerous yet growing pernicious environmental problem, bringing the issue to the attention of regional, state and federal governments and agencies, we have yet to secure a practical utilitarian remedy for these residents and neighbors on two other nearby cul de sacs experiencing a similar erosion problem.
The remedy must consist of state and or federal aid probably in the form of grant funding. The Borough cannot get involved in private property even with a matching grant. In my opinion, the best solution would come out of the Governor’s office and the Federal Government, particularly FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in the form of 100 % grant funding. FEMA offers a “National Preparedness System” in which communities identify and assess such (environmental) risks, threats and hazards.” Thereafter building and sustaining capabilities based on this risk assessment are formulated. Heather Lane in my opinion fits squarely within this purview.
FEMA is a federal agency within the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). Their 10 field offices manage disaster response and recovery. In fact, the director of FEMA reports directly to the DHS secretary.
Unfortunately such a callous renunciation of accountability and obligation concerning this issue and of this magnitude lends a compelling wrinkle in the quiver of financial resources available to the state and federal government while accepting zero liability.
An important note is that the Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee maintains complete oversight of FEMA. This subcommittee focuses on “emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, resilience and recovery.” Their hazard mitigation funding comes with a well-defined cost/benefit ratio with a 25 % Borough match.
My frustration centers around the interesting responses that I have received from these various agencies. The most recent one since reaching out to the EPA Region 2 officials last week was that said agency will not get involved since this situation is not covered within their scope or policy even though they acknowledge that Middlesex Borough is an “underserved” community (key for their engagement). Instead their response was to “call Congress since this is where their funding comes from.”
I am urging that all residents please reach out to these government officials to help in this cause. Would this problem have been resolved if these officials lived here in Middlesex on Heather Lane?
Enjoy your day and be well.
Mayor John L. Madden
Watch Mayor Madden’s Interview with News12 About the Urgent Issues on Heather Lane
Image link clicks through to News 12 NJ’s website to view the video.
Community Pool: Thank You to Our Members, Guests, and Staff for Another Special Season
Your excitement and presence always helps us create a real “pool community!”
The sun has set on another successful pool season!
Thank you to our members, guests, and staff that made Summer 2023 another special and successful season! We are very thankful that you included us as one of your outdoor destinations this Summer. Your excitement and presence always helps us create a real “pool community!” Be sure to tell your family and friends how much you enjoy the pool so they may join us next Summer!
We wish everyone good health in the off-season and look forward to seeing everyone for Summer 2024!
Your Middlesex Community Pool
where happy memories are made
SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!
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Photos: 9-11 Remembrance Candlelight Memorial Service
PHOTO GALLERY: Tuesday, Sep. 12 at 6:00 PM, Middlesex Borough will hold its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Victor Crowell Park at the Memorial.
RAIN DATE: 9-11 Remembrance Candlelight Memorial Service
Please join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, Sep. 12th at 6:00 PM.
Last night's rain postponed our annual September 11th Commemorative Ceremony which will now be held tonight at Victor Crowell Park. The public is invited to attend this ceremony to remember all those who lost their lives and all those who served on September 11, 2001. Candles will be provided by the Borough.
Original Invitation to this year’s Ceremony
Join us at Victor Crowell Park on Monday, 9/11/2023 at 7pm for our annual September 11th Commemorative Ceremony. The public is invited to attend this ceremony to remember all those who lost their lives and all those who served on September 11, 2001.
The Event Committee is looking for the names of active military from town (or whose relatives or friends live in town) to share during the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony. Borough families and friends who know of any one in active military service may submit the name, rank, branch of military, and (optional) where they are stationed to Monique Sasso at ms332@optonline.net. Please email your submission(s) no later than September 1. These names will be announced during the ceremony.
Candles will be provided by the Borough.
* In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be postponed to the next day, September 12 (same location at Victor Crowell Park, but at 6:00 PM).
This Football Season Catch Free "Bystander CPR" Sessions at every Blue Jay Varsity Home Game
Do you know CPR? Starting September 15 and continuing through every Varsity Home Game, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Library will be presenting a quick 5-minute CPR session…
Your neighbors know CPR. Shouldn’t you? Starting September 15 and continuing through every Varsity Home Football Game, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Library, with MedicZero, will offer brief (5-minute) FREE Bystander CPR Sessions.
Cardiac episodes can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone – this Fall, our “You Are the Help Until the Help Arrives” community outreach series is focusing on athletes and athletic supporters.
In the United States, less than 50% of individuals who go into cardiac arrest in public are given CPR before emergency services arrive.
For every minute that a bystander does not administer CPR, a cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival decrease 10%.
Training by MedicZero
ANYONE attending these games can learn and practice 5-10 minute sessions of no breath/hands only, Bystander CPR techniques
Home Game Scheduled Dates:
September 15
September 29
October 6
October 20
The trainings are FREE to the Community.
They are held beginning at 6pm prior to start of each game and at half time.
The Middlesex Library and Middlesex OEM want to emphasize the importance of CPR literacy to all our athletes, coaches, staff, and spectators. The goal of this program is to empower bystanders with the confidence and basic knowledge to recognize and act when cardiac emergencies occur.
Since its inception in 2022, the OEM/Library program, “You Are the Help until Help Arrives”: Free Training Programs for Bystander Emergency Preparedness,” has trained over 800 Middlesex Borough community members.
Training is provided by MedicZero, a nonprofit organization of college medical students across the country. With the guidance of board certified and FACEP designated physicians, Medic Zero “seeks to enable bystanders with the confidence to recognize emergencies and initiate care, encourage the delivery of skillful, evidence-based care by providers, and construct community paramedicine initiatives to improve the prehospital landscape.” (https://www.mediczero.org/our-vis)
Classes offered so far: 8 in person, 2 hours classes
Community Events: 2 all day events, where participants got to learn and practice 5-10 minutes no breath hands only CPR techniques
Training is provided by MedicZero, a nonprofit organization of college medical students across the country. With the guidance of board certified and FACEP designated physicians, Medic Zero “seeks to enable bystanders with the confidence to recognize emergencies and initiate care, encourage the delivery of skillful, evidence-based care by providers, and construct community paramedicine initiatives to improve the prehospital landscape.” (https://www.mediczero.org/our-vis)
Feedback from the five emergency preparedness classes that have been offered through this OEM/Library program has been overwhelmingly positive.
“I attended their class in December and highly recommend everyone take this CPR class. The recent injury and recovery of Damar Hamlin is a great example of what can happen if someone is aware of how to use CPR to assist someone who has suffered cardiac arrest. 13 year olds are permitted and I encourage them to attend as well. I am recommending this training to everyone I know!”
“The CPR training class was very informative. I have never taken a hands on CPR class, even though I graduated with a Health Science Degree. Everything was well explained, and presentation was good.”
“Thank you for offering this very much needed course. The presentation and the presenters were wonderful and we loved that there was hands on at the end of the course.”
“This program is another great example of the value that our OEM continues to bring to our residents. I was particularly impressed with the MedicZero team who provides the training. Lastly, a big thank you to our OEM and our Library for collaborating on hosting this program.”
Training Theme: You are the help until help arrives
For every minute that a bystander does not administer CPR, a cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival decrease 10%. YOU can change that. YOU can be the hero your neighbors, friends, and family need when a cardiac disaster strikes.
Your neighbors know CPR. Shouldn’t you? YOU can be the hero your neighbors, friends, and family need when a cardiac disaster strikes.
Questions? Email bbenson553@yahoo.com or call the Middlesex Library at (732) 356-6602, ext. 4.
Help Clean-up the Green Brook at Mountain View Park on Sep. 16
Celebrate International Clean-up Day with the LRWP and Middlesex Borough DPW on Saturday September 16 for a clean-up of the Green Brook at Mountain View Park…
Saturday, September 16th: Clean-up of the Green Brook at Mountain View Park in Middlesex!
Celebrate International Clean-up Day with the LRWP and Middlesex Borough DPW on Saturday September 16 for a clean-up of the Green Brook at Mountain View Park in Middlesex Borough!
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
302 John F Kennedy Dr, Middlesex, NJ 08846
All supplies will be provided.
Please wear shoes and clothing that can get wet and dirty.
Please plan to join us for lunch following the event at 12:30pm.
Pre-registration required. Visit the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership website here to register.
Download the flyer
September is National Preparedness Month
Middlesex Borough’s Office of Emergency Management and FEMA encourage you to “Take Control in 1, 2, 3” this month.
Middlesex Borough’s Office of Emergency Management and FEMA encourage you to “Take Control in 1, 2, 3” this month.
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Disaster Preparedness Month is an annual campaign held every September by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The theme this year is “Take Control 1, 2, 3” It aims to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
On September 1, 2023 National Preparedness Month began. We are already in the height of very active and extreme weather conditions. Everyone should be thinking about and having conversations with their family, friends, neighbors or loved ones to discuss what you would do in the event of a disaster in your area to prepare and protect.
Middlesex Borough Office of Emergency Management strives to educate and empower our residents in preparing for and responding to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters.
Find resources and tips to get your plan started at FEMA’s ready.gov website here.
Get involved in your community today, to help build a culture of preparedness.
Individuals and communities can work together to improve preparedness and respond to disasters and emergencies.
Attend Opportunities sponsored by Middlesex Office of Emergency in collaboration with the Middlesex Library as they are scheduled.
Bystander CPR and Blue Jays Football
Coming right up on September 15 and September 29 are the first of Four Middlesex High School Varsity Football Home Game Presentations of Free- No Breath- Bystander CPR. These individual presentations begin pregame at 6 pm and through half time at the High School field. We hope to see you there! Read more about it in the Latest News article here.
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Community Pool: End-of-Season Hours
As our summer 2023 season comes to a close, below are hours to be aware of for the final weekend at the pool…
As our summer 2023 season comes to a close, below are hours to be aware of for the final weekend at the pool:
Pool Hours
Saturday, Sept 2: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, Sept 3: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, Sept 4, Last Day of the Season – 12:00pm-7:00pm
Early Morning Lap Swimming
The final 2023 session will be on Monday, September 4th 6:00am-9:00am
Snack Bar Hours
The Snack Bar will be closed on Friday, September 1st.
Thank you for a great Summer 2023!
Message from Mayor Madden: The Summer of our Discontent
Approaching the ending of our summer plans and activities, it seems that there were more things that we wanted to accomplish. Even with the best laid plans…
Approaching the ending of our summer plans and activities, it seems that there were more things that we wanted to accomplish. Even with the best laid plans, this epilogue becomes the very reprise of each passing summer.
How do we break this persistent cycle? Do we attempt to plan more efficiently or leave off some of these items from our bucket list? I have always tried to live by the old adage; “if you fail to plan then you will plan to fail”.
This conundrum seems to pervade both outside as well as inside of Borough Hall. In other words, some positive and some not-so-positive events do occur every year. The similarities are striking.
Our Plans and Their Status
For instance, although years in the making, our streetscape, along Bound Brook Road, plan is finally coming to fruition.
On the flip side, we have spent many hours in conversation, meetings and emails attempting to resolve the erosion problem with the folks on Heather Lane. I call this an urgent environmental emergency (one of two lingering in the Borough). The agencies that initially offered to help were FEMA, Army Corp, Green Brook Flood Control Commission, DEP, State OEM and the list goes on. One by one they all bowed out. I have called Senator Bramnick to come out and take the tour. He was quite surprised to see the damage. Next, I called Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to also come out to see the problem. Hopefully she will visit soon.
I urge residents to contact your representatives to remedy this issue as one house has already been condemned and if nothing is done, the domino effect will claim the other homes. I believe that federal funds can be available in this case. Unfortunately, the Borough cannot get involved with private property.
More Good News, Bad News
On a positive note, we have recently purchased the Foreign Express property at 302 Union Ave. The vision is that this will be a nice addition to enhance the Victor Crowell Park entrance, including parking and rest rooms.
On the flip side, we are still facing the ecological and environmental damage of our historic Creighton Lake, which occurred when on August 1, 2021, a major N.J. American Water main burst, bringing to our lake much debris and chemical discharge causing a massive fish kill and extremely high E. Coli contamination (in my opinion). One month later we were hit with storm Ida, further exacerbating the damage. This is now a “swirling vortex of entropy). N.J. American Water has absolved all responsibility for the damage. Again, Senator Bramnick took the tour to view the ongoing problems with our lake.
The road to success in these two problem areas, in my opinion, is to scour every possible related resource and inundate them with persistence until resolved.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston S. Churchill, former Prime Minister.
Mayor John L. Madden
Alligator Sighting: Victor Crowell Park CLOSED for Public Safety
In the interest of the public safety of our community, Victor Crowell Park will be closed to the public for a minimum of 72 hours or until such time that the alligator is deemed to no longer be a threat.
The Middlesex Borough Police Department is working in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish & Wildlife Conservation Police Officers in an effort to relocate an alligator, estimated to be three to four feet in length, which has been seen in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and the Ambrose Brook, which is a conduit between the lake and the Raritan River.
Police officers responded to Victor Crowell Park on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 and made attempts to capture and remove the threat from the potentially dangerous species of non-indigenous reptile, which is capable of inflicting serious or fatal injuries. The alligator was again located by officers on Saturday night in Lake Creighton and later in the Ambrose Brook, however the area in which it was located was not accessible to make capture feasible. Because the threat to public safety that this reptile causes is significant, a Middlesex Police Officer employed a safe discharge from a firearm in an attempt to neutralize it, while in close proximity. The alligator immediately submerged into the brook and it was unconfirmed if the attempt was successful.
Chief Matthew P. Geist stated, "Citizens are strongly urged to stay away from Creighton Lake and the Ambrose Brook and should NOT approach or make attempts to capture the alligator. They should contact the Middlesex Borough Police Department at 732-356-1900 if the reptile is observed in the area. Our police officers, along with officers from the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Conservation Police have been monitoring the lake and the Ambrose Brook in attempts to locate the reptile and will take all means necessary to resolve this situation. These are the law enforcement partnerships we count on to help protect our community from this potential threat to the public health." There are unconfirmed reports through media outlets that the reptile was seen in Lake Creighton on Monday morning, August, 28, 2023. Chief Geist added, "In the interest of the public safety of our community, Victor Crowell Park will be closed to the public for a minimum of 72 hours or until such time that the alligator is deemed to no longer be a threat.'
Should you have any questions or require clarification regarding the information provided, please contact Lt. Thomas Falk at (732) 356-1900 extension 340.
Bound Brook Road Streetscape Benches Installed
The beautiful new benches are being installed, and they already look great…
Great news for the Bound Brook Road Streetscape Project - the beautiful new benches are being installed! They look great. Thanks Engineering, DPW and everyone involved!
Now You Can Safely Dispose of Rechargeable Batteries at the Recycling Center
Middlesex Borough Recycling Center is now partnered with Call2Recycle® for consumer residential battery recycling.
Thanks to Call2Recycle, you can drop off your old batteries for free at thousands of locations across the US – and now these locations include the Middlesex Borough Recycling Center! The Recycling Center has partnered with Call2Recycle® for consumer battery recycling.
Call2Recycle manages battery recycling efforts and ensures the reduction of hazardous waste in compliance with state and national regulations. Remember, DO NOT throw batteries in the garbage or in your curbside recycling bin! Batteries can cause fires and harm the environment, people, and property.
Call2Recycle accepts rechargeable batteries each weighing less than 11 lbs (5kgs).
Accepted Rechargeable Batteries:
Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
Call2Recycle will NOT accept these batteries:
Batteries weighing more the 11 lbs (Skgs)
Wet cell batteries (composed of a liquid), such as car or boat batteries
Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries over 300 watt hours
Lithium primary batteries with over 25 grams of lithium content
Any batteries that do not fit in a Call2Recycle collection box
Learn more about our battery recycling
…on the Call2Recycle website at www.call2recycle.org/what-can-i-recycle.
Saturday, Aug. 5th: Aqualytes Synchro Swim Team "Around the World"
Bring a chair and enjoy a FREE Synchronized Swimming show!
Bring a Chair and Enjoy the Show! Friday, August 4
Due to the Rainy Forecast, the Aqualytes show is now scheduled for saturday, August 5th, 9:00pm.
Friday 8/4 at 9:00pm
(Rain date 8/5)
Middlesex Community Pool (behind the High School), 300 John F Kennedy Dr, Middlesex
A FREE Synchronized Swimming Show!
Our hometown Aqualytes are the ONLY synchronized swimming team in New Jersey. Fresh off of their 50th Anniversary, the recreational team is inclusive of all genders ages 5-17 with basic to advanced swim skills.
Learn more about the Aqualytes on the Pool Activities page here. And check out their Facebook page, too: Middlesex Aqualytes.
Residents’ Support Needed Saturday, August 5 at the Green Brook Flood Commission Meeting
Join us at the next Green Brook Flood Control Commission meeting on Saturday, August 5th, at 9:30 am at the American Legion Pavilion in Middlesex. This will be the only live, in-person meeting and the only meeting in Middlesex in the foreseeable future.
Have you suffered from devastating flooding or know someone that has suffered from flooding in Middlesex Borough?
Saturday, Aug. 5 may be your last chance to get some answers.
Join us at the next Green Brook Flood Control Commission meeting on Saturday, August 5th, at 9:30 am at the American Legion Pavilion in Middlesex (see address in Google Maps). This will be the only live, in-person meeting and the only meeting in Middlesex in the foreseeable future.
The Green Brook Flood Control Commission (GBFCC), the US Army Corp of Engineers, and the construction company project leaders will have representatives present at this meeting to hear our concerns.
Meeting Agenda as Provided by GBFCC 7/31
GREEN BROOK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION
111 GREENBROOK ROAD, GREEN BROOK NJ 08812
MEETING AGENDA
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 9:30 am (in person)
American Legion Pavilion, 707 Legion Place, Middlesex
The next meeting of the Green Brook Flood Control Commission will be held on Saturday, August 5th, 9:30 am. This in-person meeting will be held at the American Legion Pavilion, 707 Legion Place, Middlesex (behind the Middlesex Public Library). This meeting is a memorial service that will remember the lives lost in August 1973, as well as those lost September 1999, which occurred due to flooding conditions in the Green Brook basin. Elected officials and employees at all levels of government are invited to participate in this meeting. In addition to the Memorial Service noted above, an update will be given on current and future design and construction efforts. Any questions relating to the project may be directed to Chairman Murray by e-mail at rmurray@greenbrooktwp.org or phone at (732) 424-2772.
Call to Order
Salute to the Flag
OPMA: Adequate Notice of this meeting was given through notification to the member municipalities and counties, and posting on the Commission website.
Minute Approval
Correspondence
Treasurer’s Report
Bill List
Memorial Service
Reports
USACE
NJDEP
Counties
Winning Strategies
Open to Commissioners
Open to Public
Gratitude to our host
Upcoming Meetings:
Oct 4
Dec 6
Adjournment
It’s time to ask the tough questions and demand answers:
Why has work on the project stopped despite the US Army Corp of Engineers being funded approximately $467 million dollars almost two years ago (these are our tax dollars!)?
Every day delayed, allows inflation to eat away at the federal funds awarded to the Army Corp!
The funding received is more than enough to complete the Middlesex portion of the project. What obstacles are standing in the way of continued construction except for the state required 25%?
What is delaying the NJ state required 25% of the project budget funds which are supposed to be provided by the NJ Dept of Environmental Protection?
Have the lobbyists, which are paid for by the GBFCC, regrouped now that federal funding has been provided, and refocused their efforts on getting the state funds needed to continue construction and complete the project?
The project has stopped and is at a standstill. Why?? How long will this delay last?
The final phase of the project, along the Green Brook, was scheduled to begin construction (as of 18 March 2019) in 2023-2024 and now has NO start date and, therefore, no completion date
Simple access needed on properties in town has been denied by residents/business owners and some of these issues have been in the court system for years. This has also stopped construction in areas.
Why is there no sense of urgency for the completion of this project? Severe weather systems are increasing in the Northeast and are wreaking havoc on communities. It’s only a matter of time until Middlesex is inundated with another flooding storm. (We dodged a bullet from the storm system the weekend of July 8th which flooded the Hudson River Valley and many New England states – All just am a short distance north of us!!
Our homes, our properties, our businesses, our town and the safety of our families are at risk!
The only way to get real, substantive answers is through local pressure by Middlesex residents. This meeting may be our only opportunity to get those answers and jump start the flood wall project.
The danger is real. Attend and make your voice be heard.
The Borough needs your support on Saturday, August 5th, at 9:30 am at the American Legion Pavilion in Middlesex to get this vital initiative moving again.
Middlesex Thanks and Honors Antonio "Tony" Sasso
“…on behalf of the citizens of Middlesex, wish to thank and honor Mr. Tony Sasso for his long and dedicated service to the Borough and to the Office of Emergency Management, by presenting to him this Proclamation…”
At this week’s council meeting we were proud to honor Tony Sasso.
The text of the proclamation will help you learn all about him!
PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF ANTONIO "TONY" SASSO
WHEREAS, Antonio "Tony" Sasso served the Borough of Middlesex as a faithful volunteer for over 20 years in various capacities such as being a member of the Office of Emergency Management, and an original member of the Hometown Day Committee, Beautification Committee and 911 Committee; and
WHEREAS, Tony joined the Office of Emergency Management in the year 2000 after seeing a need for help following Hurricane Floyd in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Tony's motivation and accomplishments enabled him to achieve the rank of Captain in the Office of Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, Tony was recognized by Governor Christie for his vital contributions and relief efforts to his community during Hurricane Irene; and
WHEREAS, Tony obtained the necessary training to become a member of the Fire Police and diligently performed those duties for the Middlesex Fire Department when needed; and
WHEREAS, Tony reconstructed the September 11th monument in memory of the September 11 , 2001 disaster, which is housed in Borough Hall; and
WHEREAS, Tony constructed many holiday decorations for the Borough to enjoy, such as the Christmas sled, and snowflakes that adorned our streets, and
WHEREAS, for many years Tony was known to recreate the dropping of the New Year's Eve Ball in front of his residence on New Year's Eve for all to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Tony has been a great asset to the Borough of Middlesex and his retirement will cause a hole in our organization which will be difficult to fill.
NOW THEREFORE, I, John L. Madden, Mayor of Middlesex Borough, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, along with the Middlesex Borough Council and on behalf of the citizens of Middlesex, wish to thank and honor Mr. Tony Sasso for his long and dedicated service to the Borough and to the Office of Emergency Management, by presenting to him this Proclamation and hereby set my hand and the Seal of the Borough of Middlesex to be affixed on this 25th day of July 2023.
Middlesex Again Named A "Tree City USA"
A special thank-you goes out to the members of our Shade Tree Commission for their important role in earning this designation!
July 2023 | Middlesex was named a “2022 Tree City USA®” by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor our commitment to effective urban forest management. A special thank-you goes out to the members of our Shade Tree Commission for their important role in earning this designation!
Cooler temperatures. Cleaner air. Higher property values. Healthier residents.
The benefits trees bring to urban environments are endless — and by earning Tree City USA recognition, our Middlesex Borough community proves we do experience the benefits firsthand.
The Tree City USA program provides communities with a four-step framework to maintain and grow their tree cover. It also gives them an avenue to celebrate their work, showing residents, visitors, and the entire country that they’re committed to the mission of environmental change.
Learn more about the Borough’s Shade Tree Commission here.
Read more about the Tree City USA program on the Arbor Day Foundation’s website here.
Tree City USA is a community improvement and national recognition program for towns and cities, sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Middlesex Borough achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: forming a tree board or department, creating a tree-care ordinance, having an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a million-member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Tree City USA is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. More information about Tree City USA can be found here (link opens in new window).
OEM: Ways to Prepare for Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is a silent killer. Learn more about Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, and ways to seek assistance and cool down…
People suffer heat-related illness when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly.
At greatest risk for heat-related illness include those who are at old age, youth (age 0-4), obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug use and alcohol use.
Learn more about Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, and ways to seek assistance and cool down at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/faq.html.
COMPLETED: Mandatory Town-Wide Revaluation
Now that the town wide revaluation, ordered by the Middlesex County Tax Board is complete, here is a recap…
Now that the town wide revaluation, ordered by the Middlesex County Tax Board is complete, here is a recap. The revaluation was ordered for many reasons, however, the most compelling reason was that the last revaluation done was over 36 years ago. When assessed values are not regularly maintained, the chance of the tax burden being unevenly distributed becomes greater.
The new assessed value was set at the beginning of 2023 and all property owners were sent a notice of the new assessed value. You may recall this notice coming to you via “the green postcard” although this year and going forward the postcard is white. This year, the new assessment values rose greatly from last year. This is due to the average ratio of 23.62% in 2022, while 2023’s amount now represents 100% market value.
If you do have questions about your assessment, you should contact the assessor’s office with your questions.
Via email: taxassessor@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Phone: 732.356.7400 x 270.
Each year, every property owner has the right to appeal the assessment if they disagree with the value. The time frame to do this is from when you receive the postcard notification of assessed value until April 1st (or May 1st during a revaluation year). The Middlesex County Tax Board will conduct the hearings and issue a judgment as to whether or not a change is warranted on your assessment based on information you provide.
This year, your tax burden may be much different from last year due to the revaluation. The new assessment values will affect how the town’s tax burden is distributed. Tax credit benefits, such as senior and/or veteran deductions and senior freeze will still be in place. Tax bills in NJ are issued once a year usually in July and payable by the quarter. The yearly tax amount is calculated by taking the new assessment and multiplying by the current year’s tax rate. The 3rd and 4th quarter bills will be a trueing up for the current year as the 1st and 2nd quarters are estimates.
If you would like to get more in-depth information about revaluations, there is a brochure on the Finance page called "Understanding Revaluations” (see also, direct link to the pdf below). Also, there are several tax relief programs offered by the State of NJ and can be found at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml. This link is also available on every yearly tax bill.
For previous coverage of this revaluation topic, see the following stories on the Borough website:
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!
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.
Celebrate With Us! National Night Out: Tuesday, August 1
Middlesex Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 @ Mountain View Park.
Mark your calendars and join the Middlesex Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Mountain View Park between 6pm-8:30pm. Together we are making our community safer, and a more caring place to live and work!
This event is for all ages and is held across the country to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood and community police relationships, and for neighbors to get to know each other and build a sense of community and cooperation.
There will be activities, giveaways, snacks, drinks, and more!
The event is free to attend. Officers from Middlesex Police Department will be in attendance and are looking forward to spending time with the members of our community!
Check out additional details on the Middlesex Police Department’s Facebook event page here.
