Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger

It would be like having a back-up generator during a major storm. Middletown is one of 13 New Jersey towns approved to start a feasibility study to determine if they can set up a micro-grid for electric power.

Middletown residents who enjoy life in the community - and those who see room for improvement - are equally invited to engage township officials in discussion, March 15 in the Bayshore.

When you drive north or south on Route 36, what do you see? Many sections are find, and in between are pockets of clutter, condemned buildings, and open space.  Many Middletowners, at the behest of Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger and township officials, spoke out about what they'd like to see in their section of the highway during a December 8 "visioning" session in the Middletown Arts Center

The re-invention of Route 36 in Middletown as a vibrant economic and community hub starts taking shape with a public meeting, Tuesday at 7 PM in the Middletown Arts Center.