Community Solar Program Now Available to Middlesex Residents

Middlesex has partnered with Solar Simplified to launch a Community Solar campaign that helps residents save money on electricity bills while supporting clean, locally produced energy.

This voluntary program is open to PSE&G residential customers. Participants will remain PSE&G customers and continue receiving electricity as usual. Once enrolled, they will receive solar bill credits directly on their existing utility bill, reducing the amount they owe each month - with no second bill, no credit checks, and no autopay required.

All participants will receive a guaranteed 45% discount on their monthly solar credits applied directly to their utility bill, reducing the amount owed to the utility.

Enrollment is open now and available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to solar capacity.

Residents will receive a mailer with an enrollment form and a prepaid envelope to make signing up easy.

To learn more or enroll now, visit SolarSimplified.com/middlesex or contact Solar Simplified at (888) 420-9831.

Middlesex Borough Recognized as 2025 Rookie of the Year by Sustainable Jersey

Middlesex Borough, NJ–Middlesex Borough has been honored with the 2025 Rookie of the Year Award from Sustainable Jersey, recognizing the Borough’s outstanding debut in the statewide sustainability certification program.

This marks Middlesex Borough’s first year achieving certification, earning an impressive 245 points for implementing a range of actions that advance sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

“Middlesex Borough is honored to be the 2025 recipient of the Sustainable Jersey Rookie of the Year Award,” said Jack Mikolajczyk the Middlesex Borough Mayor. “The tireless efforts of our Environmental Commission and Green Team, supported where possible by our staff, have been amazing in terms of moving these initiatives forward. Their ability to create innovative programs, educate, encourage volunteerism and achieve results are a real testament to these dedicated members of the team. I'm excited to see what's in store for 2026!"

“It’s inspiring to see communities of every size across New Jersey leading the way toward a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey. “These municipalities are not waiting for change, they’re creating it, through action, innovation, and collaboration.”

About Sustainable Jersey

Sustainable Jersey provides tools, training, and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability initiatives. As New Jersey faces challenges such as the climate crisis, a growing equity divide, and environmental pollution, municipalities and schools are taking action to be part of the solution. Sustainable Jersey participants have successfully implemented and documented nearly 30,251 sustainability actions, and the program has provided more than $8.6 million in grants to municipalities, school districts, and schools for community-based projects that create healthy and sustainable communities across the state. www.SustainableJersey.com; www.SustainableJerseySchools.com

Mayor's Report: December 2025

Middlesex Residents,

2025 continues to be a busy time in Middlesex. We have upgraded our zoning and code enforcement to a full-time position. As time progresses we will see the benefits as we have enhanced enforcement to keep our Borough looking at its best. The flood wall we constructed at Heather Lane to stave off erosion and preserve the neighborhood is doing the job. We continue to push the related parties involved with the flood wall project. The sooner that it is completed the better, but we are still years away. We completed the streetscape project in front of the High School and Mountainview Park and are working on grants for another phase of streetscape improvements. These grants are at no cost to the Borough and are a pure benefit to us. We have some new holiday decorations this year.

Our Environmental Commission had a productive year receiving recognition from the state as the “Rookie of the Year” as well as reaching Bronze level status for their environmental work. Victor the Rock Snake was back and had quite a lengthy level of participation. We have used our Hydro Lake several times this year and the condition of the lake continues to improve. We have been able to verify this through testing.

We are in the middle of replacing the bathrooms and upgrading the Mountainview Park Grove area despite the delay caused by the playground equipment fire. Our plan for Victor Crowell Park is in its final stages and in the coming years we will be able to use it to solicit grant funding to make the plan a reality. We are holding another Town Hall meeting as a budget kick-off for 2026 in early December.

Like last year, I expect a lot of input to be given, and we will work on prioritizing what we can and can’t do with budget constraints in mind.

Volunteerism continues to be a challenge and a need. Please consider helping out.

I would like to congratulate our elected leaders and thank all who stepped up to run. I challenge all the elected to earnestly strive to create a borough, county, state and country that serves us all.

This is the time of year we are reminded to be thankful for the blessings we have large and small. I would like to thank our DPW, Fire, OEM, Rescue Squad, office staff and our Police, who continue to be here for our residents 24/7.

I mentioned volunteerism before. I think it is one of the most important issues in our Borough. Debasish Mridha wrote “If you want a bright future, ignite your desire filled action today.” In Middlesex Borough, we all want a bright future, but it needs your help to get there.

My best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season (I celebrate Christmas) to all and wishes for a brighter 2026 with our economy flourishing, inflation in check, and our businesses open.

Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk

Quarterly Newsletter - Winter 2025

Hello, Middlesex Borough – welcome to our winter-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 cooler weather of seasons.

Select the articles and departments of your choice by scrolling through this edition’s topics.

Toys For Tots 2025

The Middlesex Borough Police Department will be accepting new toys to benefit Toys for Tots, until December 14, 2025.

NJAW Lead Service Line Replacement Schedule

Look Ahead Schedule 11.24 – 11.28 for Middlesex Borough.

Visual Inspection Canvassing will be happening 7 days of the week, from 7AM to 5PM barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Keep in mind that schedule is subject to change due to road conditions, weather, homeowner availability/access, NJAW work order update,  and any other unforeseen circumstances that may occur. 

Any road markings on borough roads or residential properties are due to the lead service inspection within these dates.

Winter Wonderland Festival 2025

Middlesex Recreation Presents:

Winter Wonderland Festival 2025

When: December 7 from 2:30-6:30pm
Where: Mountain View Park
Admission: Free!

Festivities:

• Food Trucks

• Performances by local groups

• Music by Flashover Entertainment

• Kids activities & entertainment

• Mr. & Mrs. Claus

• Tree Lighting & Bonfire Event

• Vendors and more!

Interested in showcasing your professionally made, new or handcrafted items or services? For more information email: recreation@middlesexboro-nj.gov

Special Town Hall Meeting

As a set-up for the 2026 Budgeting process, Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk is holding a Town Hall meeting at Borough Hall to solicit your feedback on where you would like see Middlesex Borough now and in the future.

When: Wednesday, December 3 from 7 - 9pm
Where: Borough of Middlesex, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846

Discussion Topics:

• 2024 SWOT Analysis Review

• 2025 Update

  • Borough Needs

  • Desired Borough Services and Programs

  • Borough Department and Services Review

We are looking for your input!

November 4, 2025 General Election

Election districts will be open from 6am - 8pm for the General Election. Please note the district locations listed below:

District 1, 2 & 3 - High School Gym

District 4 & 10 - Recreation Center

District 5 & 6 - Hazelwood School Gym

District 7, 8 & 9 - Mauger Middle School Gorman Gym

If you have requested a mail in ballot and are returning the mail in ballot, all voters can return their mail in ballot via USPS in the postage paid envelope which was provided, drop off at the Board of Elections at 26 Kennedy Blvd in East Brunswick before 8pm on 11/4, or return the ballot to the secure election drop box behind the Municipal Building by 8pm on 11/4. You can also bring your ballot to any of the secure ballot drop boxes in Middlesex County listed on the borough website under “Clerk’s Department” and click on “NJ voter information portal – election day polling place locations” by 8pm on 11/4 for all secure drop box locations.

Voters with any questions, please call the borough clerk at 732-356-7400, ext. 236.

Important Update on November SNAP Food Assistance Benefits

We want to let our community know that SNAP benefits may be delayed or temporarily unavailable starting November 1.

If you or someone you know could be affected, please don’t wait to reach out for help. There are several resources in Middlesex County available to help you access food and support during this time.

To get involved or donate: https://feedingmiddlesexcounty.org/donate/

Other Resources: https://linktr.ee/SNAPNJ

REPLENISH Directory and other resources: 732-729-0880 REPLENISH - Food Assistance Directory

FRAUD ALERT: NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Scam

There have been recent reports within Middlesex County and statewide of residents who received a SMS text message phishing scam (SMiShing) impersonating the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This scam was prevalent in the Spring of 2025 and has resurfaced.  The state agency stresses that it only sends text messages to remind residents about scheduled appointments with the commission. They DO NOT send text messages regarding driver’s licenses or vehicle registration status.

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is a motor vehicle commission, and if you receive communications that allege they are the NJ Department of Motor Vehicles or motor vehicle department, DO NOT click any external links and report the communication as spam.  The NJMVC only sends text messages to remind residents about scheduled MVC appointments. It does not send text messages regarding driver’s licenses or vehicle registration status.

These messages claim that the user has an outstanding traffic ticket and payment is due. The URL displayed in the message includes “ezpassnj” and “.gov” to appear legitimate. The message itself does not allow the recipient to click the included link directly, but instead instructs them to reply to the message with “Y” and reopen the message. The message further instructs the recipient to click the provided link or to copy the URL to their web browser. These links redirect to fraudulent websites that seek to extract personally identifiable information, financial details, and/or account credentials – usually through a computer virus.

New Jersey E-ZPass DOES NOT send unsolicited text messages to collect payments. If your account is in collections and being handled by Credit Collection Services, you may receive text messages from Credit Collection Services regarding your account. Their text message will list a phone number, their website (www.ccspayment.com), and reference a file number.
 
Key actions to be reminded of:

• Avoid clicking links, responding to, or acting on unsolicited text messages.

• Visit official websites directly to determine if there is an issue with an account or outstanding bill.

• Avoid submitting sensitive information, including financial or account details, to unverified websites.

To protect yourself and others from these scams, consider the following:

• Block any phone numbers and report the text as junk/spam.

• Forward the message via text message to 7-7-2-6 (SPAM).

Please call your local police department if you believe you were victimized.  You can also report scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) https://www.ic3.gov or to the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) https://www.cyber.nj.gov/report/incident-reporting/report-a-cybersecurity-incident.

For more information, please click on the link below: https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1828/736

DEA National Takeback Day

Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. Safeguard lives and protect the environment by participating in Take Back Day on October 25th. 

Medications can be dropped off a Middlesex Borough Police Department on Saturday, October 25th, between 10am-12pm.

Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted.

Crafting Connections With Our Community

Join the Middlesex Borough Police Department and The Middlesex Borough Senior Services for a special event for the Senior Residents of Middlesex Borough Crafting Connections with our Community. Attendees can expect to enjoy an afternoon with Officers, Senior Services Staff and Community Partners! A craft activity and lunch will be provided! Seniors in need of transportation should contact Senior Services at 732-356-0414.

Crafting Connections with our Community: Friday, November 14th, 2025. 12:30pm-2:30pm @ Middlesex Borough Senior Center, Middlesex, NJ 08846.

CANCELED: Rabies Clinic Saturday, November 1st

Please note that the Rabies Clinic Scheduled for Saturday November 1, 2025 to be held at the Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works has been canceled.

Residents of the Borough can attend the following free rabies clinics to be held in the area.

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 1, 2025

  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Green Brook Municipal Bldg.

  111 Greenbrook Road

  Green Brook, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 8, 2025

  10:00 am - 12:00 noon

  Bernards Township Public Works

  277 South Maple Ave.

  Basking Ridge, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 15, 2025

  9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Finderne Fire House

  672 Main Street

  Bridgewater, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - November 22, 2025

  9:00 am - 12:00 noon

  South Brunswick DPW

  540 Ridge Road

  South Brunswick, NJ

• Rabies Clinic

  Saturday - December 6, 2025

  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Watchung Fire House

  57 Mountain Ave.

  Watchung, NJ

Reporting Environmental Concerns

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a toll-free telephone hotline number you can use to report environmental incidents, abuses, and complaints in New Jersey or impacting it. The 1-877-WARNDEP number can be used in the continental United States.

For Environmental Non-Emergencies: Try NJDEP’s mobile application WARN NJDEP
The app utilizes GPS technology for pinpoint location of environmental incidents and also allows users to submit photos as part of their reports to the DEP. Use the app to report non-emergency environmental incidents only.

Download the app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Report life-threatening and/or environmental emergencies by calling 9-1-1, local police or the DEP’s hotline: 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337).

Victor Crowell Park Master Plan - Public Meeting #3 of 4

Victor Crowell Park Master Plan Public Meeting #3 of 4

We want to hear from you!

Join us for our third public meeting to share your ideas on the Victor Crowell Park Master Plan.

Date: Tuesday October 7, 2025
Time: 6:30PM - 8PM
Location: Borough Hall - Courtroom

The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input and gather ideas from park users and project stakeholders so that our design team can proceed with the conceptual master plan development of the improvements to the park.

Tree Cutting and Demo Operations

Carbro will begin tree cutting and general site clearing this week in the wooded areas behind Lincoln, Voorhees, Drake, and Pershing. This work is part of the Segment C2&H Contract under the Army Corps of Engineers Green Brook Flood Program.  

Mosquito Spraying Alert: Monday, October 6, 2025

Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting a truck ULV spray mission for nuisance adult mosquitoes and/or vector control.

• Municipality: Middlesex

• Application Date and Time: Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

• Rain Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

• Mosquito Control Product: Zenivex ®E4, RTU, EPA# 2724-807 (LABEL) (FACT SHEET)

• Area: SW of the Bound Brook, Wellington St, and Orchard Rd (MAP)

The adult mosquito control treatment being conducted is in compliance with section 9.10 and 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30). All applications will be according to product labeling.

For additional information on mosquitoes and adulticiding, contact Dr. Deepak Matadha, Superintendent (NJDEP CPA License #50245B), Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission at 200 Parsonage Rd Edison NJ 08837 at 732-549-0665.

For current information on all spray applications in Middlesex County, please review the Commission's Mosquito Spray Schedule.

For the complete Public Spray Notice, please click here.

What can residents do to reduce exposure?
(1) Pay attention to notices about mosquito insecticide treatments found through newspapers, websites, automated telephone messages or notices distributed by municipal, county or state agencies, (2) Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible insecticide treatments. Move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during ULV applications. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside. Stay back from application equipment, whether in use or not, (3) Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying, (4) Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried (approximately one hour), (5) If you must remain outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray. If you get spray in your eyes or on your skin, immediately flush and rinse with water, (6) Consult your doctor if you think you are experiencing health effects from the spraying. People who suffer from chemical sensitivities or feel spraying may aggravate a preexisting health condition may consult their physician or local health department.

Sincerely,
Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission
200 Parsonage Road
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: (732) 549-0665

FRAUD ALERT: Jury Duty Scam

There have been recent reports within Middlesex County of residents who received a phone call from someone impersonating the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office in a Jury Duty Scam. The impersonator advised that the residents were issued a subpoena for court and failed to appear.

The impersonator told the residents that there were active arrest warrants for failure to appear and even provided fraudulent warrant numbers. The residents were told they could pay the fines for the arrest warrants to avoid arrest.

Courts and government agencies will NEVER ask for payment over the phone. Courts NEVER ask potential jurors for personal identifying information like your social security number.

Key indicators of the Jury Duty Scam include but are not limited to:

• Initial contact from someone claiming to be law enforcement.

• A false claim that you’ve missed jury duty or a court appearance.

• Threaten you need to stay on the phone and make an immediate payment.

• Demand you provide payment in cash, wire transfer or cryptocurrency.

• Request personal information like your date of birth or social security information to steal your identity.

To protect yourself and others from these scams, consider the following:

• DO NOT provide personal information such as date of birth or social security number.

• DO NOT provide account login information

• DO NOT share account activity – Do not any activity or financial account information.

• Block any phone numbers and report the text as junk/spam.

Please call 9-1-1 or your local police department if you believe you are being victimized. You can also report scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) https://www.ic3.gov.

Culture and Arts Committee Presents: Free Pumpkin Painting Program

The Culture and Arts Committee is hosting a free Pumpkin Painting Program for kids aged 4+, with local artist Lauren Frisoli.

When: Saturday, October 18th from 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Where: Middlesex Borough Library - Community Room
RSVP: Please RSVP to lfrisoliculture@gmail.com by 10/10 so supplies for all are available

Please note that parents are required to stay with children for the duration of the program.