Middle Township

Middle Township’s campgrounds remain closed until further notice.  Township Mayor Tim Donohue announced that a clarification letter has been received regarding the decision to close campgrounds that requires them to remain closed until further notice.  Donohue says the campground owners have accepted the position.

Cape Regional Medical Center is in urgent need of protective masks and coverall suits.  The hospital has released a bulletin to local businesses, asking for help.  If you can provide these items to the hospital, please contact Tom Piratzky at 609-465-4042

The Middle Township School District is offering prepacked breakfast and lunch to locations in the community for students who are eligible.  Superintendent Dave Salvo says seven locations have been chosen; meals can be picked up between the hours of Noon-1:30pm at any of the locations listed on the school district’s …

Middle Township is closing its Town Hall, Construction and Zoning Offices, and Public Works buildings to the public.  The Township will fully staff the buildings, and is asking members of the public to conduct business via telephone or email; or, you will have to schedule an appointment for a meeting.

There is a no visitor policy now in effect at the Cape Regional Health System.  The System announced over the weekend that policy is in effect immediately, and will continue until further notice.  Various community health groups that meet at the hospital for their functions have had their events cancelled …

Police departments in Middle and Lower townships are now offering phone reporting options for non emergency calls for service that do not require evidence to be collected or an on-scene investigation.  Residents in both communities are encouraged to utilize this option if they have an incident meeting this criteria.

Some recreation programs and facilities in Middle Township are being impacted by the coronavirus.  Committeeman Jim Norris announced all indoor activities and programs at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and the Goshen Complex are cancelled until further notice.  All scrimmages and games are cancelled through March 31st.

The Cape May County Technical School District has cancelled or postponed various events to be held this month due to the outbreak of coronavirus.  A job fair, prom fashion show, and game of life are cancelled, while a career expo and freshman scheduling are postponed and likely to be rescheduled …

The Middle Township School District is preparing to transition to online instruction, if directed by the New Jersey Department of Education.  Superintendent David Salvo issued a letter on the district’s website saying a home instruction plan has been submitted to the County Department of Education.  Home instruction days will count …

There will be two more overnight closures of the Ingrams Thorofare Bridge on Avalon Boulevard in Middle Township.  The County announced that weather permitting, the bridge will be closed on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights, starting at 7 o’clock.  The bridge is undergoing a major rehabilitation.