Middletown Township wishes the community and all local businesses a safe and happy holiday season. While this time of year brings the excitement of shoppers eagerly seeking goods and services to purchase for their loved ones, the Police Department and Fire Marshal's Office want to remind all businesses of how to avoid certain risks and safety concerns.

Some businesses have recently reported burglaries when taking money to deposit in the bank. It is very important that no one transports the money alone. Additionally, the Police Department recommends that owners and managers limit how much money they keep in their safe, and do not tell employees how much money is stored. This can protect both your assets and employees from harm in the event of a burglary attempt. Lastly, when transporting money, place the bank bag in another bag or container to conceal what you are carrying.

Businesses, especially retailers, must be careful to avoid using areas near emergency exits for storage. The Fire Marshal's Office found several recent violations of this nature that can endanger customers and employees in the event of an emergency. Citations will continue to be issued when such violations are found.

Another concern is fraudulent purchases. In some instances, most notably at jewelry stores or others who sell expensive items, individuals have claimed they misplaced their store credit cards. They produce a falsified identification to convince stores to complete a sale.  It is important to ask for a second form of identification in these instances, and do not make sales that seem suspicious.

The following are major construction projects currently underway or commencing soon within the Township:

Want to know more about what's happening in the community? There are many ways, in addition to this Business E-News, to stay on top of the Township's latest alerts, events, and updates.

For the most up-to-date notifications on current events in Middletown, check out the Township's social media pages. Both the Police Department and Fire Marshal's Facebook pages regularly post notifications about events, emergencies, storm alerts, traffic issues, and other urgent announcements. The Police Department also manages a Twitter account for this purpose as well. The Township's main Twitter page is a great source of general information, and the Parks and Recreation Facebook page posts about events and opportunities to get involved in the community.