League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump’s Call to “Nationalize” Elections

States are Not “Agents” of the Federal Government

Here's What Caused The Power Outage Along Middletown's Rt. 35 Corridor

JCP&L crews were working on the lines in that area:

Atlantic Highlands Gets $850,000 To Repair Upper Prospect Rd. Retaining Wall

The wall could even collapse, the town warned.

LWV Calls Fed Action “Egregious” and “Unprecedented”

Re: Fed Intervention into Certified Georgia election - LWV Assures Public Georgia Elections are Secure and 2020 Election Results are Final

League of Women Voters Condemns Unwarranted Federal Presence and Military Escalation in Minnesota

THE LWV calls on Congress to exercise oversight... to investigate federal overreach threats, as well as DHS, ICE, and CBP use-of-force.

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon Is New Chairwoman Of New Jersey Republican Party

Hanlon also runs the Monmouth County Republican Party, alongside Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.

Tony Perry, Rick Hibell, Kevin Settembrino Sworn Into Township Committee

On Sunday, Tony Perry, Rick Hibell and Kevin Settembrino were sworn in for another term on the Middletown Township Committee.

Middletown's Top 20 Stories Of 2025

Patch rounded up Middletown's 20 most highly-read stories of 2025:

School Board Member, Middletown Mayor Argue Over Why Property Taxes Increased This Year

A disagreement broke out Monday night over who caused this year's tax increase in Middletown:

Monmouth County Shares Flood Data Software With Middletown

Data from the software can result in lower flood-insurance premiums for Middletown homeowners, said Mayor Tony Perry.

Middletown Opens Affordable Housing Complex For U.S. Military Veterans

When vets are chosen to move in, preference will be given first to veterans who live in Middletown, then Monmouth County and then in NJ.

Middletown School Board Race Too Close To Call, Candidates Waiting For Final Vote Counts

James Cody, James Dobis and Joe Fitzgerald all gave a comment the morning after the election:

November Programs For Children And Teens At Middletown Library

There is so much planned for kids and teens this November at the Middletown Public Library:

Aveta, Torres, Cody Lead In Middletown 2025 School Board Election: Latest Results

Chris Aveta, Erin Torres and James Cody are in the lead to win three seats on the Middletown school board.

Rick Hibell, Kevin Settembrino Win Middletown Township Committee Election 2025: Live Results

Here are the vote counts with 49/49 Middletown voting precincts in Tuesday night:

Who's On The Ballot In Middletown, Where To Vote

Vote at your regular polling place Tuesday:

Chef At Popular Atlantic Highlands Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE

The head chef of Emilio's Kitchen was detained Oct. 19. He was previously arrested for resisting arrest, and has a removal order, said ICE.

Middletown Election 2025: All The Candidate Profiles

Here's information about all the candidates:

Protest Planned Along Rt. 35 In Middletown Wednesday Afternoon

There will be a protest Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 35 in Middletown over the extended federal government shutdown.

Meet Kevin Settembrino, Republican Running For Re-Election To Middletown Twp. Committee

Two Democrats challenge Rick Hibell and Kevin Settembrino for Township Committee, and here are the profiles of all four candidates.

Meet Erin Torres, Running For Middletown School Board

Torres did not directly answer when Patch asked if she would have voted for the 10.1 percent school tax increase earlier this year.

Meet Rick Hibell, Republican Running For Re-Election To Middletown Twp. Committee

Two Democrats challenge Rick Hibell and Kevin Settembrino for Township Committee, and we are publishing profiles of all four candidates.

Monmouth County Seeks Tax Increase To Preserve Open Space

On Nov. 4, voters will be asked to raise the Open Space tax from 2.75 cents to 3.75 cents per $100 of assessed property valuation.

Meet James Cody, Running For Middletown School Board

Seven candidates are running for three seats on the Middletown school board. He is part of the Students, Parents, Taxpayers slate.

Meet Sara Weinstein, Running For Election To Middletown School Board

Patch asked all seven candidates the same set of questions, and all got back to us:

Meet Jeremy Seideman, Democrat Running For Middletown Township Committee

The 10.1 percent school tax increase "has been the biggest issue that's come up during our campaign, from both Democrats and Republicans."

Get Help Paying Your Electric Bill Oct. 28 At Monmouth Co. Boys And Girls Club

Come to the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County (in Asbury Park) Oct. 28 to get help with skyrocketing electric bills.

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For The Middletown Township Board of Education Wednesday, Oct.29, 7 pm

Registration is required. Visit bit.ly/middletownboe

Meet Shawn Wallach, Democrat Running For Middletown Township Committee

Two Democrats challenge Rick Hibell and Kevin Settembrino for Township Committee, and we will publish profiles of all four candidates.

Middletown Election 2025: Who's Running, When And Where To Vote

Nov. 4 will be here soon. Here's who's running in Middletown this year, plus where and how to vote:

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum for the Legislative 13 Assembly Tuesday, October 21 at 7 pm

The forum is sponsored by Temple Shaari Emeth, Manalapan, NJ. Registration is required and visit bit.ly/forum-LD13 to register in advance.

In Time of Constitutional Crisis, LWV Hosts a public Read-in of the Documents that Created the United States

(LWV Monmouth) presents “Monmouth Reads Our Rights,” on Thursday, October 16, 7 pm, simultaneously at the Monmouth County Libraries

Charlie Kirk Vigil In Middletown Monday Night, Plus Photos From Keyport, Brick

Here are details on Monday:

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For The Monmouth County Clerk Monday, September 29

The virtual forum for the County Clerk on Monday, September 29, starts at 7 pm. Visit bit.ly/forum-clerk to register in advance.

Power Summit: Unleashing The Power of Your Vote

The LWV is co-sponsoring "Power Summit: Unleashing the Power of Your Vote" at The Warner Student Center at Brookdale on Sept. 27 from 9-3.

Middletown Township Settles Lawsuit Over Teen's Water Gun Arrest

The lawsuit said a deputy chief "raced to the park" after his son was shot with a water gun. He detained and handcuffed a 14-year-old.

Middletown Father Of 3 Will Challenge Congressman Chris Smith In 2026

The election isn't until next year, but Democrat Keith Doll announced he will challenge longtime Republican Congressman Chris Smith.

100+ Protest 23-Mile-Long Natural Gas Pipeline Under Raritan Bay

If it gets built, the natural gas pipeline will enter the bay in Cliffwood Beach and run for 23 miles to Rockaway. Murphy declines comment.

Plans Revived For Natural Gas Pipeline That Will Run Under Raritan Bay

A natural gas pipeline proposed to run under Raritan Bay is back on the table. It will enter the bay in Cliffwood Beach in Aberdeen.

Monmouth Co. Sheriff Golden And His Slate Refuse To Participate In League Of Women Voters Forum

But some Republicans counter that "the League of Women Voters is a liberal, anti-Trump front group, an extension of the Democratic Party."