The Middlesex Borough Police Department is hosting a FOOD DRIVE to support Middlesex County’s hunger eradication program, REPLENISH
Chief Matthew P. Geist and the Middlesex Borough Police Department announce that the department will be co-hosting a food drive along with local youth volunteers. The food drive will run from October 1st, 2024 through November 3rd, 2024.
Chief Matthew P. Geist and the Middlesex Borough Police Department announce that the department will be co-hosting a food drive along with local youth volunteers. The food drive will run from October 1st, 2024 through November 3rd, 2024. The youth volunteers, under the leadership of Mary Kozak, have been supporting REPLENISH (formerly MCFOODS) since 2014. This will be the department’s seventh year participating in the food drive.
“An important piece of our mission at the Middlesex Borough Police Department is to solve problems and improve the quality of life in our community,” said Chief Geist. “We cannot think of a better community partnership to help meet the needs of those who may struggle to put food on their tables. This food drive is only possible through the incredible work and support of our community and the volunteers who do so much to continue its success. This is about building the quality of life in Middlesex.”
“REPLENISH provides foods and necessities to our network of over 150 partner organizations, including food pantries, soup kitchen and social service organizations throughout the 25 towns in Middlesex County.” -REPLENISH website. All donations collected will directly benefit residents of Middlesex County.
Donation boxes will be located throughout the Borough of Middlesex. Check local businesses, organizations, community buildings, school buildings for students and their families, as well as the Middlesex Borough Police Department to drop off your donations. Reusable bags in clean and good condition are also being collected. Youth volunteers will drop off flyers to many Borough residences requesting donations the weekend of October 26th-27th. Collections will be picked up on November 2nd. If your home is not on the volunteer’s route, donations can be made at Police Borough Police Department.
Donations sought include non-perishable goods (Canned meats/fruits/vegetables, pasta, rice, dry beans, soup/stew, cereal, granola bars, diapers & wipes, paper products, soap & shampoo and toothpaste). Perishable and refrigerated foods, as well as glass jars WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Anyone who is interested in placing a donation box at their business, office, school, religious building, etc., should contact Staff Sergeant Joleen Auricchio at 732-356-1900 ext. 346 or jauricchio@middlesexpd.com
South Lincoln Ave Reopening: Tentatively Early December 2024
South Lincoln Ave Reopening: Tentatively Early December 2024
South Lincoln Ave Reopening: Tentatively early December 2024
Notice of Public Hearing - Amendment to the Middlesex County Solid Waste Management Plan
There will be an in person public hearing at 12 noon on 10/2 at the Borough Hall, and a virtual public hearing at 6:30 PM on 10/2 regarding the Amendment to the Middlesex County Solid Waste Management Plan 2024-1.
There will be an in person public hearing at 12 noon on 10/2 at the Borough Hall, and a virtual public hearing at 6:30 PM on 10/2 regarding the Amendment to the Middlesex County Solid Waste Management Plan 2024-1.
Learn more about the hearing and how to log-in to the virtual public hearing by clicking the link below.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
The Borough of Middlesex help “Tie the Town Pink” on behalf of Dance for the Cure on September 27, 2024 by decorating borough hall...
The Borough of Middlesex help “Tie the Town Pink” on behalf of Dance for the Cure on September 27, 2024 by decorating borough hall, the library & the Police Department. Dance for the Cure is a 100% volunteer organization supporting breast cancer patients in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset, NJ Counties. Their mission is to financially assist woman impacted by breast cancer. They have gifted over $1 million dollars to woman in financial need as they go their breast cancer journey.
Read the official Proclamation adopted at the September 24, 2024 Council Meeting.
Proclamation: Former Mayor Robert Sherr and Amelia Sherr honored as Pillars
Former Mayor Robert Sherr and his wife Amelia Sherr received their recognition as Pillars of Middlesex Borough at the September 24, 2024
Former Mayor Robert Sherr and his wife Amelia Sherr received their recognition as Pillars of Middlesex Borough at the September 24, 2024 Council Meeting.
(Pictured is Council President Conahan, Mayor Mikolajczyk, Former Mayor Robert Sherr and his wife Amelia Sherr)
Tree Giveaway now open!
Reserve your free tree today!
Photos: Annual September 11th Commemorative Ceremony
Join us at Victor Crowell Park on Wednesday, 9/11/2024 at 7pm for our annual September 11th Commemorative Ceremony.
Photos from the 2024 September 11th Commemorative Ceremony, for which the borough partnered with Dunellen Borough. Many thanks to Sherley Penrose who once again organized this event.
Join us at Victor Crowell Park on Wednesday, 9/11/2024 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.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the High School at the same time.
Join the Middlesex Police Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT)
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
Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2024 Edition
Welcome to our fall 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 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.
Middlesex Reassessment FAQs
In an effort to ensure fair property tax bills for all residents, the Borough is embarking on a program of annual reassessment. This program is an assessment maintenance program that runs for a five year cycle.
In an effort to ensure fair property tax bills for all residents, the Borough is embarking on a program of annual reassessment. This program is an assessment maintenance program that runs for a five year cycle. The process calls for all properties to be assessed through an analysis of the real estate market, while 20% of the town’s properties will be assessed through an in-person inspection each year of the program. If your property is in the selected area, you will receive a letter in advance from our assessor notifying when the inspectors expect to be in your neighborhood. If you are not home when they first canvass the area, a postcard will be left with instructions for an appointment. Interior inspections are a quick process of verifying the information on the property record card or PRC.
The annual reassessment program helps to preserve values of properties in the Borough close to 100% of market value ensuring equality of taxation throughout the town. This process allows for a fair and accurate distribution of the overall tax levy, which covers costs associated with operating the municipality, school district, county, library, and open space. In addition, this program helps preclude the Borough from being in the position it was in a few years ago, when the State mandated a town-wide revaluation (which we had not done in 36 years), which proved to be expensive, and impactful to taxpayers who were not appropriately assessed in a program such as the one the Borough has currently structured.
It should be noted that each year in February you receive a postcard in the mail entitled, "Notice of Property Tax Assessment ". This postcard lists your property location and the assessment for that year. For instance next year's card will have the 2025 property assessment, along with your 2024 property assessment and property taxes billed for 2024.
If your assessment increased between 2024 and 2025, this DOES NOT mean that your property taxes will increase proportionately, nor does it mean your property taxes will increase by the difference between the 2024 and 2025 assessments. Even when assessed values increase, some homeowners may not see an increase at all, some may see an increase, and others may see a decrease. This is dependent upon the Library and Borough’s budgets, as well as the Board of Education and County budgets. Any increase in property taxes is based upon the tax rate. The municipal tax rate is set when each of the governing agencies who levy taxes have completed their budgets. This is usually done in July for the tax bills to be sent out for the 3rd quarter bill. You will not feel the impact of your 2025 assessment until the 3rd quarter in August 2025, because the 1st and 2nd quarters will have already been issued. Please see below for FAQs regarding the annual reassessment program.
Reminder: 3rd Qtr. 2024 Taxes Due August 26th by 4pm
Reminder: 3rd Qtr. 2024 Taxes Due August 26th
Reminder: 3rd Qtr. 2024 Taxes Due August 26th by 4pm
International Clean-up Day 2024
Join us Septameber 21, 2024 starting at 9am-1pm to participate in the International Clean-up Day. Help us clean-up Green Brook at Mountainview Park.
Join us Septameber 21, 2024 starting at 9am-1pm to participate in the International Clean-up Day. Help us clean-up Green Brook at Mountainview Park.
Registration is limited. Pizza lunch will be provided to all participants with special thanks to Middlesex Borough DPW.
Preregister by clicking this link: https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/sept-21-clean-up-of-the-green-brook-at-mountainview-park-in-middlesex/
Free CPR Training for Borough Residents - September 19th, 2024
Middlesex Boro Office of emergency Management collaborating with the Middlesex Boro Library present FREE CPR Training for residents.
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Job Opening: School Crossing Guards
The Middlesex Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for School Crossing Guards.
The Middlesex Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for School Crossing Guards. School Crossing Guards work approximately two to three hours per day. Equipment and training are provided. If you would like more information on becoming a School Crossing Guard, please contact Staff Sergeant Joleen Auricchio at (732) 356-1900, ext. 346.
National Night Out Rescheduled: Tuesday, August 20th
Join our officers for a night of free family fun and entertainment August 20th.
Middlesex Police invite you to:
National Night Out
Join our officers for a night of free family fun and entertainment!
Tuesday, August 20th
Mountain View Park
6:00-8:30 PM
All are invited to join the officers of the Middlesex Borough Police Department for National Night Out!
The event will be held on Tuesday, August 20th, from 6pm-8:30pm at Mountain View Park and is free to attend! Come out to meet members of our community and stay to enjoy music courtesy of Flashover Entertainment, activities, snacks, giveaways and more!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
For more information about the event or to participate, contact Staff Sergeant Joleen Auricchio at 732-356-1900 ext. 346 or jauricchio@middlesexpd.com
Jim Grimm being awarded the Pillar of Middlesex with Mayor Mikolajczyk by his side.
Celebrating a Pillar of Middlesex: Jim Grimm Honored for Dedication to Community Pool
Jim Grimm being awarded the Pillar of Middlesex with Mayor Mikolajczyk by his side.
The Borough of Middlesex, led by Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk, proudly recognizes Jim Grimm as a Pillar of the Community for his decades of dedication to the Middlesex Community Swim Pool. Since starting as a lifeguard in 1984 and rising to Manager, Jim has significantly contributed to the pool's development and maintenance, demonstrating exceptional service and commitment. The Borough extends its heartfelt gratitude to Jim Grimm for his invaluable efforts and lasting impact on the community.
Photo 1: Council President Conahan read the Proclamation with Mayor Mikolajczyk by his side to Jim Grimm
Photo 2: Jim Grimm with his family
Photo 3: Official Proclamation of Jim Grimm
Groundbreaking for Straight Edge Striping
Groundbreaking for Straight Edge Striping at 700 South Avenue. Former Mayor John Madden represented Middlesex Borough at this event.
Groundbreaking for Straight Edge Striping at 700 South Avenue. Former Mayor John Madden represented Middlesex Borough at this event.
Blue Jay Café Grand Opening: A New Gem in Middlesex Borough
The Governing Body of Middlesex Borough, led by Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk, congratulates Nicole Kravitz and Patrick Tucker on the grand opening of the Blue Jay Café.
On July 12, 2024, the Governing Body of Middlesex Borough, led by Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk, proudly congratulated Nicole Kravitz and Patrick Tucker on the grand opening of the Blue Jay Café. "Congratulations on the grand opening of your new business! May it become a shining example of success and inspire others to follow their dreams," the Mayor and Council expressed. The community eagerly anticipates the café's success and its positive impact on the local area.
Community Pool 2024: Registration 7/6
The Second Registration for Swim Classes will be this Saturday 7/6/2024 from 10 am to 12 pm down at the pool. We will have limited spaces available this session. We will be offering level 1, 2 and 3 classes only.
The Second Registration for Swim Classes will be this Saturday 7/6/2024 from 10 am to 12 pm down at the pool. We will have limited spaces available this session. **We will be offering level 1, 2 and 3 classes only. **
Registration is open for members only from 10 am to 11 am. And both members and non-members from 11am to 12 pm.
Questions? Call the Pool Office during regular pool hours at (732) 752-3366
“You Are the Help Until Help Arrives” by the Middlesex Boro Office of Emergency Management
Middlesex Boro Office of Emergency Management continues to spearhead the Whole Community Preparedness Initiative called “You Are the Help Until Help Arrives” in collaboration with the Middlesex Boro Library.
Middlesex Boro Office of Emergency Management continues to spearhead the Whole Community Preparedness Initiative called “You Are the Help Until Help Arrives” in collaboration with the Middlesex Boro Library. As part of this program, we were excited to bring specialized training to the Middlesex Borough Recreation Department’s Camp Counselors. Enjoy some of the quotes of participants: “The CPR and first aid training was a great way for the counselors to learn how to notice warning signs and how to react to them when and if they should come across a situation like that.” (Michelle M.- supervisor)
“This training was very beneficial in providing knowledge on various medical topics camp counselors may encounter. Epi-pen administration was a fantastic addition to the program as some attendees have allergies, so it’s important for our counselors to know how to quickly react.” (Mackenzie M.- rec dept)
“I thought it was interesting and I learned things that I didn’t know before. And now I will be prepared to aid anyone that needs help in those areas.” (Matt F.- counselor)
“I thought it was very informative and helpful. I liked the hands-on experience.” (Sarah T.- counselor)
Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast, and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. The “You Are the Help” program is sponsored by OEM and delivers FREE training by Mediczero in essential life-saving techniques to our residents such as Bystander CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage, Stroke Recognition, Stop the Bleeding, Epinephrine Administration and Bleeding Control. The goal of the initiative is to empower you, the bystanders, with the confidence and basic knowledge to recognize and ACT in the critical moments of an emergency. Your intervention can make the difference between life and death while waiting for the professional help to arrive. As we continue to build a community of preparedness and readiness, we encourage every resident to take part in these training courses as they become available. Together we can ensure that help is always at hand, because in Middlesex Borough, “You Are the Help Until Help Arrives”. Keep your family, friends and neighbors aware of this continuing initiative to further raise awareness and encourage participation as training becomes available. You are the first link in the chain of survival.
