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Middletown Township Committee Seeks Volunteers For Two New Advisory Bodies

Volunteers are needed to fill two new advisory bodies – the Historic Preservation Commission or the Economic Development Committee.

The Township Committee is seeking volunteers to help them preserve Middletown’s history and foster its economic development with two new advisory boards.

Volunteers would be appointed to one of two new advisory bodies – the Historic Preservation Commission or the Economic Development Committee.

The Middletown Historic Preservation Commission looks to foster awareness of Middletown’s history, advancing public knowledge through outreach programs and education.

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“It’s necessary to preserve the remnants of our storied past for future generations. It’s equally as important that we take steps to ensure future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the high quality of life we enjoy in Middletown today,” said Mayor Anthony P. Fiore in a release.

Members will also collect, exhibit and archive documents and artifacts that tell a tale about the founding of Middletown as one of the state’s earliest colonial settlements as well as its continuing evolution.

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The Historic Preservation Commission will consist of seven volunteer members – the Mayor’s designee, a Landmark Commission member and five public members appointed by the Township Committee.

The commission is expected to meet six times a year.

The Middletown Economic Development Committee focuses on fostering new economic growth and the retention of existing businesses and industries.

Members will be charged with uniting business leaders and local elected officials so that they may pool resources and ideas that benefit all residents and businesses.  The committee’s goal is to facilitate the creation of a desirable business climate that promotes economic growth, job development and the expansion of the commercial tax base.

The Economic Development Committee will consist of seven volunteer members – the Mayor’s designee and six public members, three of which shall be from the business community. The Committee is expected to meet monthly.

“There’s an incredible wealth of talented residents and business leaders here in Middletown,” the mayor said. “I’m looking forward to meeting people who can donate some time to help us preserve the past and protect the future.

Volunteers are needed to fill positions on both boards.

Residents interested in volunteering their time and experiences are encouraged to submit an application on the Middletown Citizen Leadership Form.

Applications should be sent to Middletown Citizen Leadership Act, c/o Township Clerk, Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748. Call 732-615-2015 for more information.

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