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Good morning Middletown! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Look back at Middletown’s most talked-about stories of 2025
  • Which Middletown streets are topping the county’s danger list?

Also on today's calendar: SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More! and 8 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew O.!

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 36, low: 25.
  • Thursday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown's Top 20 Stories Of 2025 (patch.com) — Middletown residents are reminded of a tumultuous 2025, from tragic deaths of local teens and unresolved legal cases involving school officials to major changes in township property, schools, and taxes. The roundup also highlights high-profile moments like Jennifer Lopez filming along Navesink River Road, the township’s purchase of the former Mater Dei High School site, and ongoing debates over transgender student policy and school funding. Together, these stories capture the year’s biggest developments affecting Middletown families, schools, and neighborhoods.
   

• Which streets are the most dangerous in Monmouth County? Use this interactive map (app.com) — Middletown tops Monmouth County for crashes causing death or injury, and residents are being asked to flag dangerous spots through a new interactive Safe Streets Monmouth map. One rider has already called for a better sheltered transit hub at Campbell’s Junction, and locals can now add their own concerns about risky roads, crossings, and bike or bus needs.
   

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📸 Abandoned barracks —Andrew O. Like

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Keansburg. Apply here.
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Commons at Holmdel in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

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  • Local Event: SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More! (patch.com)

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