We Are Grateful for All Our Dedicated Borough Volunteers

Middlesex Volunteers – and We Need You, Too!

Visit us at our Volunteer Fair on Saturday, April 20th!

• 10am - 2pm

• Library Community room

• All Experience Levels

• Women and Men

• All Ages

Where do your time and talents fit best? Visit us at the Fair, and let's talk!

• Fire Department

• Rescue Squad

• Rec Department

• Borough Committees

• Office of Emergency Management

• Senior & Disabled Services

• Boro Boards, Commissions and Departments

Introducing a Few of Our Dedicated Borough Volunteers

We are proud to highlight some of your friends and neighbors who tell us in their own words why they volunteer in Middlesex. Our community’s local volunteers are so important! Each of them inspires us to take action and promotes respect for their fellow residents.

Are you ready to get started?

Send us a message today and begin a friendly discussion with our Middlesex Borough volunteers to find out where you can be a great fit.

Especially in this day and age, we know people are busy, families are torn in many directions, and local businesses are focused on their survival. At the same time, much in our Borough traditionally depends on dedicated volunteers to operate – for things including Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Recreation, Rescue Squad, Committees, and so many other vital functions of our hometown. (And don’t forget, these Borough all-volunteer departments help keep our taxes down, too!)

Our Borough is Facing a Critical Shortage of Volunteers

As grateful as we our for our current volunteers, We need YOU, too!

Our outreach this year aims to break through a common misunderstanding – where people (all of us!) tend to assume that ‘someone else will probably do it.’ Our Middlesex Volunteers! campaign organizers want to encourage individuals like YOU to think about what talent you might be able to contribute as a proud resident of the Borough.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page, this website, sign up for Borough email-newsletters, and watch for an announcement soon about our upcoming Volunteer Fair event in April.

Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes

NOTICE OF SALE - BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX

(Middlesex County, New Jersey)
$7,854,000 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2024A
(BANK QUALIFIED) (NON-CALLABLE)

Bids are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 for the purchase of $7,854,000 Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2024A (the “Notes”) of the Borough of Middlesex, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey (the “Borough” or the “Issuer”). All bids will be received by the Borough’s municipal advisor, Phoenix Advisors, LLC (the “Municipal Advisor”), on behalf of the Borough on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., prevailing local time (“Sale Date”).

No telephone bids will be accepted. Bids must be received by 11:00 a.m. on the Sale Date, and may be submitted by…

Open Mic Night: Friday, May 10

The Middlesex Cultural & Heritage Committee presents our next community "Open Mic Night" event at the Middlesex Public Library Community Room.

Join us on Friday, May 10 at 6:30 pm. PERFORMERS should arrive a few minutes early in order to sign up for a 10-minute performance slot. All ages are welcome!

Middlesex Public Library
Community Room
1300 Mountain Ave. Middlesex, NJ

Questions? Email MiddlesexCulturalandHeritage@gmail.com.

Our Deepest Condolences: Retired Firefighter John Clausen

The Borough wishes to extend its deepest condolences for the recent passing of John Clausen, who died Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the age of 83.

John was born in New Brunswick, NJ and moved to Middlesex in 1967. He served his community as a fireman for many years with the Middlesex Fire Department, Lincoln Hose Company and is an exempt fireman.

Visitation will be Monday, April 8, 2024 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey 08812.

To learn more about John, the service, and gifts in memory, please visit this link to read the obituary published on Legacy.com by Sheenan Funeral Home - Dunellen.

Sock Drive for Veterans Hosted by the MB Police Department

Middlesex Borough Police Department Hosting Sock Drive for Veterans

Between April 1 - April 24, the police department will be accepting donations of new socks, which will be added to bags containing personal items and toiletries assembled by the NJ State Elks Veterans Annex in Stirling, NJ. With the help of the ELKS, these bags will be put together and delivered to US Military Veterans along with other resources for housing and job opportunities. These efforts are to support the women and men who have proudly served our country and have already given so much. The comfort items, including new socks, are some of the most sought after items. We are honored to help facilitate the generosity of our community in this show of support and appreciation.

Donations can be made at police headquarters between April 1st-24th or at the John W. Lupu Memorial American Legion Post 306 during Wednesday Dinners on April 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th between 5:30-8:00pm.

Read More in the Flyer

Watch the PIX11 News Broadcast

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.

Environmental Commission Begins Their Mission

Mayor Mikolajczyk swearing in the new members of the re-established Environmental Commission at this week's Mayor and Council Meeting (not pictured: Steve Ember).

Commission Members

• Clare Levourne

• Mike Schneider

• Holly Muller

• Greg Cosentino

• Steve Ember (not pictured)

• Gina Salgado

• Councilman Dessino, representing the Joint Land Use Board

• Patti Clark (Alternate 1)

The Environmental Commission, which has not been in existence since 2007, consists of seven members, all of whom must be residents of the Borough, including one member of the Joint Land Use Board. All members serve without compensation.

According to Ordinance 2044-21, the Commission "keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas, and may from time to time recommend to the Joint Land Use Board plans and programs for inclusion in a municipal Master Plan and the development and use of such areas."

Read more about the Commission on their web page here.

Sale of Municipal Property Lot 25 in Block 265 with Addendum No. 1

Notice of Addendum No. 1: to Bidders for the Sale of Municipal Property

Published Date: March 22, 2024

Sale of Municipal Property - 201 Grove Avenue, Block 265, Lot 25

Addendum No. 1 has been issued for the Bid Package pertaining to the Sale of Municipal Property - 201 Grove Avenue, Block 265, Lot 25 from the Borough of Middlesex on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and posted on Borough website.

TO ALL CONCERNED: The original bid package for the above referenced project is amended as noted in Addendum No.1. CONCERNING QUESTIONS RECEIVED:

QUESTION:

• The "Notice to Bidders" and the "Contract for Sale of Real Estate" indicated that the 10% down payment for the property must come in with the bid. The ordinance indicated that they have 10 days within notice of acceptance of their bid to pay the 10%.

ANSWER:

• Bidders are to comply with Ordinance #2113-24; section 5 (a). Which states "Bidder shall deposit cash, check, or money order in the amount of not less than 10% of the bid price within 10 days of notice of acceptance of their bid. In the event a bidder fails to timely deposit 10% of the bid price, the Borough may re-auction the subject property.

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Notice to Bidders for the Sale of Municipal Property
Sale Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a)

Advertised Dated: March 19 & March 26, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Middlesex will offer for sale the real property as described below.

It is offering for sale to the highest bidder Lot 25 in Block 265 on the Middlesex Borough Tax Map, better known as 210 Grove Avenue (the "Property"). The sale is authorized by Ordinance 2113-24 adopted on March 12, 2024 which authorized the sale of the Property, and shall be subject to all conditions listed therein.

The fair market value of the Property as determined by the Borough Tax Assessor is $450,000.00. Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:12-13(a), any such sale shall be for not less than the fair market value. The sale of the Property is subject to all easements and restrictions of record.

All visits to the Property must be coordinated with Leonard Vidal, DPW Director.

All bids submitted shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the bid. The check shall be made payable to the Borough and held in escrow. The Borough shall make a decision as to whether to sell the Property to the highest bidder within ten (10} days of the date established for receipt of all bids. Upon the making of a decision to sell the Property, the highest bidder shall execute a contract, a copy of which is included in the bid package.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a), the Borough reserves the right to reject all bids if the highest bid is not accepted.

All bids shall be received by the Borough Clerk, Linda Chismar, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, N.J. 08846, on or before April 2, 2024 not later than 10:00 a.m.

Specifications and instructions to bidders are included in the aforesaid Ordinance, available on the Borough website. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the bidder, and bid title on the outside addressed to Linda Chismar at the address above.

Any questions regarding the Property shall be directed to the Leonard Vidal, DPW Director, at 732.356.7400 extension 296.

Any questions regarding the bid package should be directed to the Borough Clerk, Linda Chismar, at 732.356.7400 extension 238.

Linda Chismar, RMC
Middlesex Borough

Additional details are available in the document links below.

This Year's “Paper Shredding Day” in the Borough is Saturday, June 15th

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024 (rain or shine)

Time: 9:00 am - 12 pm – or until the shredding truck is filled, whichever occurs first.
Location: Middlesex Boro Municipal Complex, 1200 Mountain Ave.
Borough Hall Parking Lot
Middlesex County Residents only

Important Guidelines

Following the rules below will assist us in getting you through the event as quickly as possible.

• No Plastic Bags. Use a box, crate or other sturdy container – we will give it back to you.

• Limit of 5 file boxes or 100 pounds per car.

• Paper must be in a liftable, manageable container. If it is hard for you to bring it to your car, it is too heavy!

• Note: No need to remove paper clips or staples.

Do not bring: Plastic binders/sheet protectors, newspapers, magazines, hardcover books, junk mail, photos, x-rays, CDs, shredded paper or garbage.

Residential personal paper only – no business (home-based or other) paper.

Loads containing unacceptable items will be rejected.

Event coordinated by Middlesex County.

Our Deepest Condolences: Pierce Fire Company's William Smith

The Borough wishes to extend its deepest condolences for the recent passing of William Smith “Smitty.”

Smitty was a 48 year member and a 40 year active member with the Pierce Fire Company. The services will include a full firefighters funeral.

The viewing will be this Friday, March 15th at Middlesex Funeral Home from 6pm to 9pm.

Services will be this Saturday, March 16th at Middlesex Funeral Home from 9:30am to 10:30am with closing prayers at 10:30am.

Burial will follow on Saturday at Resurrection Cemetery in Piscataway.

Community Pool 2024: Residents Registration Starts Today

Middlesex Borough residents – it's time to plan for Summer... Community Pool 2024 registration starts today! Beginning March 1, registration for 2024 Swim Pool Season will be open for Middlesex Borough residents only. Visit the Pool’s registration page here to read more and get started today!

Residents can register online OR download a PDF copy of the application to print and return. (No printer at home? There will be paper applications available for pick up at the Rec Center, Middlesex Borough Hall outside the Tax office, and at the Middlesex Public Library.)

If you have any questions, reach out to the Pool Secretary at Middlesexpoolnj@gmail.com or call 908.705.2958. Please leave your name and a phone number to call you back.

Of course, non-residents can register soon, too – beginning May 1st.

The Middlesex Community Pool is so excited for Summer 2024!

Middlesex Borough Police Department Celebrates 85th Anniversary

On this month back in 1939, the first full-time, paid police department was established in Middlesex Borough with the appointment of a Chief of Police and one Police Officer.

On the first of that month, February 1939, the governing body of Middlesex Borough established a full-time, paid police department. And on February 16, 1939, Gurdon Fuller was appointed as the first Police Chief under the newly established department.

For the past 85 years the dedicated members of the Middlesex Borough Police Department have and continue to play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of our citizens. Middlesex Borough thanks our police officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to this community and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens, upholding the highest values and traditions of service.

A Brief History of the Borough’s Law Enforcement

In May 1913, Middlesex Borough separated itself from Piscataway. The first police force was comprised of five Marshalls, each of whom was in charge of a section of town: the East Bound Brook district, Beechwood Heights district, Green Brook district, Lincoln district, and the remainder of the borough. On January 21, 1921, two Marshalls, Gurdon Fuller and William Fellows, were appointed to serve as constables. In 1933, the Borough Council enacted an ordinance to further establish the police department, and Fellows was appointed as the first Chief of Police and Fuller was appointed as Captain.

During the next few years, the Borough Council changed the internal operations of the police department twice, bringing about the establishment of the department in 1939.

1939 – Present

Between 1939 and today, sixty police officers have retired from service to the Borough of Middlesex, many of whom served at various levels of supervision and assignment. Many others began a career in Middlesex but followed other paths prior to a police retirement here. Today we recognize all of the officers who took the Oath of Office to serve the citizens of Middlesex Borough.

Chief Fuller served in that capacity until his retirement in 1963, a law enforcement career spanning more than 42 years. He was succeeded by Chief Andrew Simpf, who served with the police department from 1941 to 1981. Sylvester Conrad, who was appointed to the police department on February 2, 1962, rose to the rank of Police Chief and served until his retirement in January 1992. Selected as the fourth Police Chief, James Benson’s career began in 1972, culminating in his appointment to Chief in 1992, and retirement after 18 years in that position in May, 2010. Chief Craig Young began his law enforcement career in Middlesex Borough in 1984. Chief Young retired after five years as Chief of Police in July 2015. Currently, the department is under the command of the sixth Chief of Police, Matthew P. Geist, who began his career in 1993.

Proud to Celebrate

Middlesex Borough acknowledges and celebrates the 85th Anniversary, the high standards, and the longstanding traditions of the Middlesex Borough Police Department.

Memorial Day Parade: Make a Float and Participate on May 27th

Save the Date!

The Middlesex Borough Recreation Department and American Legion Post 306 invite you to this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27.

• 10:00 am…..Ceramony at Victor Crowell Park

• 10:45 am…..Parade Kickoff Rain or Shine

• Hot dogs and birch beer will be served at the American Legion following the parade.

We are looking for groups or individuals to make a float and participate in the parade!

If you are interested, please contact the Middlesex Recreation department at 732-356-7400 x258 or recreation@middlesexboro-nj.gov.

Download and share the flyer!

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Where is the Parade? We’re Glad You Asked!

This year’s exact route is still being decided. In the meantime, last year’s Parade route (2023) looked like this…

Asw. Matsikoudis Schedules March's "Mobile Office Hours" for Borough Hall

Tuesday, March 12 at Borough Hall from 5–7pm

Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis (NJ-21) has scheduled her March “Mobile Office Hours” to be held in Middlesex at Borough Hall on Tuesday, March 12 from 5–7pm. Mobile office hours are essentially bringing Asw. Matsikoudis’s office’s constituent services section out on the road.

“We can offer residents assistance on any matter with any state agency. Most commonly people need help with their ANCHOR tax rebate, Unemployment Insurance, or Temporary Disability Insurance, but we are happy to help with any issue that involves the state government. We also have a notary on staff who can notarize documents for residents free of charge. Additionally, constituents can speak with the office about any concerns they have with active legislation, or ideas they have they would like to see turned into legislation that could benefit them and their community.”

In addition, later this same evening the Assemblywoman will be providing a presentation regarding Legislative updates at the Mayor & Council Meeting at 7:00 pm on March 12.

For more information, residents can contact Asw. Matsikoudis’s office from the information shown below.

Asw. Michele Matsikoudis (NJ-21)
180 South Street Suite 202, New Providence, NJ 07974
908-679-8889 (o) | AswMatsikoudis@njleg.org
New Jersey Legislature website

Weather-Related Announcement 2/13: Offices Closed, Council Meeting Scheduled

Borough Offices Closed

Announcement: Tuesday, February 13, 2024.8:37 AM

Due to the most recent snow forecast and the State of Emergency declared by the Governor in NJ, Middlesex Borough offices will be closed Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

The Borough Council meeting is still scheduled to take place this evening at 7:00 p.m.

Be careful everyone!

Mayor's Report: February 2024

Middlesex Residents,

Welcome to 2024. For me, it has been a bit of a whirlwind since being sworn in on January 2nd. As I make the jump from a tenured Councilman to Mayor, there is a bit of an adjustment as the roles are distinctly different. So far, the transition has been rather seamless as I have had many conversations prior to taking office with former Mayor John Madden, who continues to be a valuable information source for me and the Borough. I would also like to welcome to the Council Kevin Dotey. He and I have a long history together and I look forward to his positive contribution to Middlesex. Finally, congratulations to Mike Conahan who is the Council President for 2024. We have had many conversations and I look forward to a year of planned progress. 

For 2024, we are working to organize our methods of governance to make it more accountable and transparent. We are moving to a Councilmatic system of departmental oversight versus the current representative form. The Councilmatic form has departmental oversight handled by a committee of three (of which one is the designated leader), conducting meetings with the respective departments. Every department is involved with half of the Borough Council, which will greatly add to transparency and in my experience leads to a deeper level of discussion at the departmental level. These discussions usually help to vet out programs and proposals and lead to a better understanding of needs and priorities enabling better decisions.

As with every year, 2024 will have its fair share of challenges. To me, challenges bring an opportunity to do things better. Our goals for 2024 are to resolve some of the current long term, outstanding issues. We will be fiscally conservative in these unsure times to weather any storm that may come our way. To that end, we will prepare a budget that meets our needs and maximizes our resources as much as possible and, most importantly, stick to it.

That’s all for now. We have a lot to do, and time is at a premium. We are working 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

Got Firewood? Free for Residents at the Recycling Center

Free Firewood

The Borough is offering free firewood to our residents (10 per resident). Located at our Recycling Center, 1200 Mountain Ave, Middlesex NJ.

RECYCLING CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

• Monday >> Closed

• Tuesday >> 6:00am - 1:45pm

• Wednesday >> 6:00am - 1:45pm

• Thursday >> 6:00am- 5:45pm

• Friday >> 6:00am - 1:45pm

• Saturday >> 7:00am - 2:45pm

• Sunday >> Closed

Middlesex Rec: Leap Year Celebration Event for Grades K-3

Leap into Fun on Leap Day at the Rec Center!

Calling all K-3 kiddos! Our Leap Day Party needs YOU! Parents, secure your spot now to make sure we have enough participants for a party of games, crafts, snacks, and ribbiting fun.

• Date: February 29th

• 🕒 Time: 3:45-4:45pm

• 📍 Location: Rec Center

• 🎟️ Registration: $5 per child

Get ready for a hop-tastic adventure!

You’re sure to build some leap-worthy memories. Don't miss out—limited spots available! Register through MyRec or stop by the Rec Center.

Who's in? Let's leap into fun together!

Remember: No Parking on Snow-Covered Streets

Tthe Winter Weather Advisory tonight includes a likely “Snow Event” – so we want to remind the public DO NOT PARK on snow covered streets. With a late-night start to the snow, this afternoon is the time to move your vehicles so that Public Works staff can prepare for the storm.

Reminders

• Do not park on snow covered roads. Our police department will be enforcing this during snow events.

• Please do not blow snow onto plowed roadways. This creates hazardous road conditions.

• During snow storms our first priority is to open main roads to provide safe access for emergency vehicles and maintain safe traffic.

• Plows will continue to clear all streets until every road is safe to travel.

• Also keep in mind that during these storms, vehicle breakdowns ultimately occur.

Your patience and cooperation during these snow events is greatly appreciated!

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Local Ordinance 407-57 Parking on Snow Covered Streets.

Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway, an emergency shall exist and no vehicle shall be parked on any street or highway or portion thereof. These parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased, until the street has been plowed sufficiently and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic.

Borough of Middlesex, NJ

Free Take-Home Covid Tests Available from the Clerk’s Office

Visit the Clerk’s Office in Borough Hall during regular business hours to pick up free take home Covid tests.

While supplies last. Limited amount available. Middlesex residents only.