Community Day 2024 at Mountain View Park
Community Day will be held in Mountain View Park from 1-8pm. We will have local bands, vendors, restaurants, fun for the kids, and food trucks.
Saturday, June 8th: Join the Fun!
2–7 pm • Mountain View Park
Local Bands and Entertainment throughout the day
Local Vendors
Fun Activities & Games for the kids
Community Groups
Food Vendors
Beer and beverages available for purchase • provided by the Middlesex Elks
Rain or shine
FREE and Open to the Public. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets, and 4-legged friends!
Vendor Applications
Your organization can reach hundreds of residents by signing up to be a vendor at this year’s event. The park will be full of a variety of food, alcohol, live music, and lots of residents. This is a great opportunity for your organization to get involved with our community!
Food & Beverage Booths • Community Affairs Booths • Retail/Services Booths
Questions? Reach out to recreation@middlesexboro-nj.gov.
Photos from Last Year’s Event
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Middlesex PD Violence Response Team Seeks Volunteers for "Women Aware"
Women Aware, in collaboration with the Middlesex Police Department, seeks dedicated, compassionate volunteers to serve on its Domestic Violence Response Team.
Are you interested in supporting survivors of domestic violence in your community?
Join the Middlesex Police Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT)
Women Aware, in collaboration with the Middlesex Police Department, seeks dedicated, compassionate volunteers to serve on its Domestic Violence Response Team.
How DVRT volunteers help
Trained volunteers respond to the police department on an "on call" basis. They provide supportive counseling, domestic violence information, legal options, community resources, and safety planning to individuals affected by domestic violence.
Is this opportunity for you?
DVRT volunteers are needed after business hours and on weekends.
Volunteers must undergo a background check, fingerprinting, and interview process.
Volunteers must complete a 40-hour domestic violence training with Women Aware.
If you are interested in volunteering, please apply at www.womenaware.net/volunteer
24/7 Multilingual Domestic Violence Hotline
732-249-4504 • Toll-free 833-249-4504
Arbor Day Foundation Again Names Middlesex 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!
May 2024 | Middlesex was named a “2023 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!
The status honors the Borough’s commitment to effective urban forest management. Middlesex achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
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).
Announcing Our New Tree Nursery
With the Tree Giveaway program, we will grow over 300 bare-root trees to give away to our residents in the fall…
Middlesex proudly announces its commitment to planting more trees to compensate for the 35 acres lost due to the flood control project. With the Tree Giveaway program, we will grow over 300 bare-root trees to give away to our residents in the fall. We are confident that our residents will be thrilled to receive a tree once they learn about the numerous benefits that trees provide, from supporting pollinators and birds to enhancing property values.
With the hard work of the Middlesex DPW and the Environmental Commission, we have created a Tree Nursery on Rock Lane, and we are excited to see the positive impact that this initiative will have on our community and the environment.
Have Pops with Cops on Thursday, May 23!
The community is invited to the Middlesex Police Department from 2pm-4pm, following a half day of school – there will be ice pops, snacks, free activities and child car seat inspections…
The community is invited to the Middlesex Police Department, 1101 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ on Thursday, May 23rd from 2pm-4pm, following a half day of school. There will be ice pops, snacks, free activities and child car seat inspections! Questions can be directed to S.Sgt. Joleen Auricchio, 732-356-1900 ext. 346 or jauricchio@middlesexpd.com
POPS WITH COPS
May 23rd
2pm-4pm
@Middlesex Police Department
Help Us at the Green Brook Clean Up on Sunday, May 19
Green Brook Clean Up! Multiple sites. Register online…
Green Brook Clean Up
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Green Brook Regional Center
MycCoy Park • Mountain View Park • Green Brook Park
Register at lowerraritanwatershed.org
Happy 100th Birthday to Anthony Parente!
Local resident Anthony Parente celebrated his 100th birthday recently, and Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk presented him with a congratulations…
Pictured above: April Menditto (granddaughter), Anthony Parente, and Robert Parente (brother)
Local resident Anthony Parente celebrated his 100th birthday recently, and Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk presented him with a congratulations on behalf of the Governing Body of Middlesex Borough.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Parente!
Pictured below: Mayor Mikolajczyk, Anthony Parente, brother Robert
Quarterly Newsletter - May 2024 Edition
Welcome to our spring-weather updates! Our Borough newsletter is ready to help you catch up on local activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to participate…
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.
ROAD CLOSURE: Cedar Ave. Crossing, May 7-10
The Cedar Avenue grade crossing is scheduled to be closed between May 7-10 due to track and crossing repair…
ROAD CLOSURE
The Cedar Avenue grade crossing is scheduled to be closed between May 7-10 due to track and crossing repair. To facilitate this repair, Cedar Avenue will be closed between Lincoln Boulevard and Baekeland Avenue.
This project will be completed by Conrail in conjunction with NJDOT. Please plan an alternate route.
Middlesex Borough Ranked In Top 20 Safest Cities in NJ
Patch.com reports that Middlesex Borough has been rated in the Top 20 Safest Cities in New Jersey by SafeWise…
Patch.com reports that Middlesex Borough has been rated in the Top 20 Safest Cities in New Jersey by SafeWise. This is a big honor for our small Borough! Middlesex Borough was ranked #20 safest in 2024.
SafeWise is a security product review platform who reviewed FBI crime statistics for cities in the state to compile its 10th annual Safest Cities report. Read more:
Select here to read the article on Patch.com, “Here Are The 20 Safest Cities In NJ, 2024 Report Says”
Sheila and John Fuhrmann Each Honored With "Pillars of Middlesex" Proclamations
Mayor Mikolajczyk and the Borough Council would like to honor and recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Borough of Middlesex as "Pillars of our Community"…
In order for a community to thrive and succeed, they must rely on the service and support of its residents. In this spirit of celebration and recognition, Mayor Mikolajczyk and the Borough Council would like to honor and recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Borough of Middlesex as "Pillars of our Community."
At this week's Mayor and Council Meeting, we honored residents Sheila Fuhrmann and John Fuhrmann.
Sheila Fuhrmann
Sheila has exemplified her passion and devotion to the Borough by serving in numerous capacities over the years, such as nine years on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, seven years on the Planning Board and six years on the Board of Health.
Sheila Fuhrmann began volunteering for the Senior Department in 1992 and eventually became a borough employee and helped to establish the current Office of Aging and
Senior Services. Not only does Sheila support municipal entities, but local associations such as Feeding Hands Food Pantry, the Blue Jay Booster Club, in which she was a founding member in the year 1976, Board of Education member including six years as Vice President, she served terms as Voter Service Chair, President and Vice President to the League of Woman Voters and edited "This is Middlesex, A Know Your Town Book."
John Fuhrmann.
John Fuhrmann has been a resident of Middlesex Borough for over 60 years and has dedicated his life to the betterment of Middlesex Borough by serving in numerous capacities, including serving on the Borough Council for nine years, serving as Council President twice, and was appointed Mayor in 2009, for which he rose to the occasion by providing the stability to the Municipality needed after the unforeseen resignation of his predecessor.
John has also been an active member and chair to various committees throughout his longstanding residency within the Borough, which included chairing the committee that secured a $7,000,000 grant for the Borough's 86 unit Senior Housing Complex, Watchung Terrace, in addition to helping the Borough receive $300,000 annually to subsidize rents for extremely low income residents. John has aided many local organizations including the American Legion John W. Lupo Memorial Post #306.
READ THE FULL PROCLAMATION AND ALL OF SHEILA'S and John’s CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY (PDF, 2-Pages)
Our Borough is so grateful to Sheila Fuhrmann for all of her dedication, sacrifice and labor to our community!
Have Coffee With A Cop! Saturday, May 18
Join your neighbors and our Middlesex Borough PD for “Coffee with a Cop” on Saturday, May 18th! Free coffee and breakfast will be served.
Join Middlesex Police Department's officers for "Coffee with a Cop" and enjoy coffee and conversation on Saturday, May 18th. Free coffee and breakfast will be served.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10am-12pm
Middlesex Elks, 545 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex, NJ 08846
Volunteer Fair Brings Community Together
As we reflect on this remarkable Volunteer Fair, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude…
Our first Volunteer Fair was held Saturday, April 20 at the Middlesex Library. As we reflect on this remarkable Volunteer Fair, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the dedicated individuals who make our community thrive.
To everyone who contributed their time, passion, and dedication to making the Middlesex Borough Volunteer Fair an unforgettable celebration of unity and service we celebrate and acknowledge:
All our wonderful residents who attended the Middlesex Borough Volunteer Fair on April 20, we “Thank You”. Your enthusiastic participation and positive energy contributed to making the event a resounding success. We appreciate your presence and are looking forward to working with those who “stepped up” to volunteer and those who “will.” Your contribution to our Community is invaluable.
Middlesex Borough’s ALL VOLUNTEER-Fire Department, Rescue Squad and Office of Emergency Management together with Middlesex Borough’s ALL VOLUNTEER -Boards, Committees and Commissions. Your selfless commitment helps to shape decision making, policies and community initiatives and strengthens the fabric of our community.
Middlesex Borough Staff: Behind the scenes, our dedicated staff members work diligently to support programs, events, and services.
Our Middlesex Borough Governing Body: Thank you for your tireless advocacy and belief in the vision of the Borough Volunteer Fair and Awareness Campaign. Thank you for making possible an in-person opportunity for our Community to engage and learn more about what Middlesex Borough has to offer and the part YOU can play as we move forward and grow the Community.
This is only the Beginning. Let’s continue to collaborate, innovate, and uplift one another.
We Are Grateful for All Our Dedicated Borough Volunteers
Our Borough is facing a critical shortage of Volunteers across many areas vital to the well-being of our community. As grateful as we are for our current volunteers, we need YOU, too!
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
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…
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
Our next Open Mic Night at the Middlesex Public Library Community Room! PERFORMERS should arrive a few minutes early…
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, retired firefighter from Lincoln Hose…
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
April 1 - April 24, the police department will be accepting donations of new socks, which will be added to bags containing personal items…
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.
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Mosquito Control 2024: What Everyone Should Know
Our Health Department directs your attention to this year’s information about the County mosquito extermination process and how their work impacts each of us as local residents.
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:
A question and answer sheet on "Mosquitoes - What Everyone Should Know"
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.
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.
Mosquito Prevention and Protection - Fact Sheet
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
The new members of the re-established Environmental Commission were photographed at this week's Mayor and Council…
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.