MIDDLE TOWNSHIP GETS GRANT FOR ROAD WORK

A state grant will assist with the reconstruction of Third St. in Rio Grande. The township learned it will receive $174,000 in funding to do the work. This year, 253 applications totaling more than $225 million in aid were received by the NJDOT. $78.75 million in funding was made available by the State, and Middle Township’s application was approved earlier this month. Middle Township will continue to provide updates to the public regarding the scope and timing for the reconstruction of Third Street on its municipal website, www.middletownship.com.