Kevin Cullen Chosen As New Middletown School Superintendent

Cullen now has a five-year contract with the school district; he will be paid an annual salary of $250,000.

Joan Minnuies Says Middletown Needs Referendum To Repair Aging School Buildings

Leonardo Elementary was one of two schools the district proposed closing, due to its age and how many repairs it needs.

🌱 Patch AM: What’s the real story behind Middletown’s spooky Dempsey House?

Spotted on the Middletown calendar: Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

🌱 Patch AM: Middletown School Board Holds Long-Range Facilities Meeting Nov. 11

You won’t want to miss Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30) on the…

Middletown School Board Holds Long-Range Facilities Meeting Nov. 10

Here are details:

Former Middletown BOE Member Joe Fitzgerald Acquitted Of All Crimes

Fitzgerald and his legal team speak:

🌱 Patch AM: Ex-Middletown Cop Who Had Illegal Relationship With Teen Sentenced

Be sure to catch Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30) on the Middletown…

Ex-Middletown Cop Who Had Illegal Relationship With Teen Sentenced

Justin Skelly pleaded guilty to third-degree endangering the welfare of a child in April.

Physical Therapy as a Proven, Medication-Free First Line of Defense Against Arthritis Pain

Strengthening muscles around affected joints can help reduce pain, improve function, and keep patients active without relying on medication

🌱 Patch AM: How a Middletown office manager got tied to an allergy fraud scheme.

Happening soon: Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30) on the Middletown…

November Programs For Children, Teens At Middletown Library

Here's everything that's offered. Registration is required for most programs.

🌱 Patch AM: Will Belford’s NY Waterway ferry pass the county’s 30-day test?

And on the Middletown Patch calendar - Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29…

🌱 Patch AM: Will Belford’s troubled ferry lose its Middletown contract next month?

You won’t want to miss Brookdale Community College Fall Open House on the Middletown Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Middletown Man, Holmdel Doctor Admit Healthcare Fraud

You won’t want to miss Major Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Middletown Patch calendar

Middletown Man, Holmdel Doctor Admit Healthcare Fraud

A Holmdel allergy doctor and his Middletown office manager admitted committing healthcare fraud using allergy shots.

County Will Terminate NY Waterway's Middletown Contract If Service Doesn't Improve

Monmouth County told NY Waterway it has until Nov. 30 to improve service out of Belford, or it will terminate its contract.

Monmouth County Fall Craft Show Will Be Nov. 7

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Monmouth County Park System’s Fall Craft Show.

Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit Will Be In Middletown Oct. 28

Appointments are required and space is limited, so reserve your spot here:

2026 Election In Middletown: When, Where To Vote

Here's everything you need to know. Early voting starts Saturday at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, and runs through Nov. 1.

Science Mondays in collaboration with Brookdale and the Sierra Club of the Jersey Shore

October event: Watershed Management November event: Habitat Conservation for Endangered Species in New Jersey

November Adult Programs At The Middletown Public Library

From charcoal drawing classes to indigenous medical healing, a lot is planned:

Jury Selection Begins In Criminal Trial Against Former Middletown School Board Member Joe Fitzgerald

Jury selection began Tuesday in the criminal trial against former Middletown school board member Joseph "Joe" Fitzgerald.

3 Dolphins Found Stranded In Marsh At Sandy Hook

The dolphins were first discovered at 1 p.m. Sunday, by a birder in the park.

Meet The 3 Middletown School Board Candidates This Year

Patch asked the three candidates to introduce themselves, and whether or not they supported school closures.

Middletown Woman Pleads Guilty To Fatally Shooting Husband

She pleaded guilty Monday. She was burned out as her husband's caretaker, police records show.

Brookdale Community College Fall Open House

Sunday, October 25, 2026 1:00–3:30 p.m. Lincroft, NJ Campus, 765 Newman Springs Road

Man Made Concerning Comments About Middletown Elementary School

There were "concerning social media posts made by a resident referencing New Monmouth Elementary," said the mayor.

Republican Hillary Herzig Challenges Democrat Frank Pallone For U.S. Congress

Herzig is against flock cameras, is for parental rights, medical freedom and lower taxes.

How a Routine Pre-Op Mammogram Saved a Young Middletown Mother’s Life

With no family history of illness, Jenna thought her first mammogram was just a formality before surgery. But it uncovered a hidden cancer

Fair Haven Nurse Survives Near-Fatal Heart Crisis

A sleepless night turned into a fight for her life. See how an army of specialists saved this 59-year-old nurse. Read her amazing story!

Free Brookdale Program Explores AI, Careers and the Changing Workforce

The program will explore how AI is changing the way companies hire employees and what employers expect from job applicants.

Meet The 2 Republicans Running For Middletown Township Committee

Ryan Clarke asks voters to re-elect him to a third term on the Township Committee, joined by running mate Morganne Dudzinski.

Middletown Teen Awarded Music Education Scholarship Money

“My parents joke that when I was born, I came out singing and not crying – and I haven’t stopped since," said Siena Marino.

Award Winning Hunted Theater Returns for 23rd Season

The screams are returning to Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center (PAC) this October.

Democrat Jeremy Seideman On Why He's Running Again For Middletown Township Committee

'There are neighborhoods where entire streets are pockmarked with potholes, sidewalks are crumbling and parks are poorly maintained.'

db OrthoPT Joins PT for Future Me Campaign to Reframe Physical Therapy as Lifelong Approach for Better Health

Physical therapy isn't just for injury recovery. db OrthoPT highlights its role in helping people stay active, healthy, and independent.

Democrat Shawn Wallach Re-Introduces Himself To Middletown Voters

"Middletown Republicans are once again running under the slogan 'Taxpayers First.' It’s a slogan they recycle year after year."

Join The Fun At Thompson Park Day Oct. 18

Enter your dog in the dog parade and costume contest, or try to make the best scarecrow or carve the spookiest jack o'lantern!

Join Garden Club RFD on October 20 for a special program

Not Tonight My Deer: Plants That Deer Don't Like to Eat

NY Waterway Responds To Complaints About Its Belford Service

The captain and crew were not given an alcohol test after a commuter ferry hit a piling Tuesday.