Volume 37 Issue 2 Fall 2018 www.middletowntownship.org Township Council appointed Andrew S. Haines as the next Township Manager, succeeding Bruce Clark, who announced his rerement earlier this year aer 37-years of service to the community. Haines, who began on May 23, comes to Middletown Township with over 15 years of local government experience serving both Pennsylvania and Delaware communies, most recently as the deputy city manager for the City of Newark, Delaware – a posion he has held since January 2013. “Andrew’s career includes experience at the local level, combined with local and naonal professional accomplishments that underscore his ability to step into the township and connue a strong history of effecve local government services in Middletown Township,” said Township Council President Mark Kirchgasser. “We are thrilled to welcome his leadership to our community and are confident his experse New Middletown Township Manager Andrew Haines Brings 15+ Years of Experience in Local Government will be a valued addion to the Township.” In his prior role, Haines served as the second in command of daily operaons to a full service city, that included 249 employees, four unions, five public enterprise funds including ulies, is a Credenaled Manager through the Internaonal City/County Manager’s Associaon since 2015, was named by Delaware Business Times Top 40 Under 40 in 2016 and is a Board of Director for the Naonal Public Employer Labor Relaons Associaon. “I am very grateful to the Township Council for providing me the opportunity to lead the staff in serving the township community,” said Haines. “I look forward to working with all members of Council, cizens, local business and staff to build on the Township’s past successes.” Prior to joining the City of Newark, Haines was the township manager for Haield Township, Montgomery County, including serving as the assistant township manager. His career also included roles with the State of Delaware’s Economic Development Office and a prior role with the City of Newark. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Polics from Ursinus College and a Master’s in Public Administraon, with a Concentraon in Local and State Government from the University of Delaware. He and his family reside in Middletown, DE.
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Volume 37 Issue 2 Fall 2018 www.middletowntownship.org
Township Council appointed Andrew S. Haines as
the next Township Manager, succeeding Bruce
Clark, who announced his re�rement earlier this
year a er 37-years of service to the community.
Haines, who began on May 23, comes to
Middletown Township with over 15 years of local
government experience serving both
Pennsylvania and Delaware communi�es, most
recently as the deputy city manager for the City
of Newark, Delaware – a posi�on he has held
since January 2013.
“Andrew’s career includes experience at the
local level, combined with local and na�onal
professional accomplishments that underscore
his ability to step into the township and con�nue
a strong history of effec�ve local government
services in Middletown Township,” said
Township Council President Mark Kirchgasser.
“We are thrilled to welcome his leadership to
our community and are confident his exper�se
New Middletown Township Manager Andrew Haines
Brings 15+ Years of Experience in Local Government
will be a valued addi�on to the Township.”
In his prior role, Haines served as the second in
command of daily opera�ons to a full service
city, that included 249 employees, four unions,
five public enterprise funds including u�li�es, is
a Creden�aled Manager through the
Interna�onal City/County Manager’s Associa�on
since 2015, was named by Delaware Business
Times Top 40 Under 40 in 2016 and is a Board of
Director for the Na�onal Public Employer Labor
Rela�ons Associa�on.
“I am very grateful to the Township Council for
providing me the opportunity to lead the staff in
serving the township community,” said Haines.
“I look forward to working with all members of
Council, ci�zens, local business and staff to build
on the Township’s past successes.”
Prior to joining the City of Newark, Haines was
the township manager for HaBield Township,
Montgomery County, including serving as the
assistant township manager. His career also
included roles with the State of Delaware’s
Economic Development Office and a prior role
with the City of Newark.
He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Poli�cs from
Ursinus College and a Master’s in Public
Administra�on, with a Concentra�on in Local
and State Government from the University of
Delaware. He and his family reside in
Middletown, DE.
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Parks & Recreation Events
OTHER EVENTS . . .
NEW EVENT: Family Movie Night at the
Roosevelt School
Friday, October 12 at 6PM
Come in costume and join the Halloween Parade
before the movie. Prizes will be given for best
adult and child costume. Check website for more
details.
NEW EVENT: Interactive “Who Done It”
Comedy with Lunch & Live Music
Tuesday, October 16, 1-3PM
Township Building Meeting Room
$43/person
Audience cast members act out the motive in the
mystery “Bon Voyage”
Buffet lunch served before performance
Space is limited—sign up immediately!
Free Lectures at Township Building
(Registration required for all lectures)
All held 1:30-3PM
Sept 19—”Four Seasons of Longwood Gardens”
by Al Stewart
Sept 27—Williamson College of the Trades
Oct. 23—”Man O’ War” by Kay Ferrari
Nov. 13—”Lost in Shangri-La!” by Bob Collins
Middletown Adult Social Club
Call 610-565-2700 ext. 243 to leave a message
with your contact information
Club resumes late-fall with events/lectures
Book Club: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1pm.
Bridge & Pinochle Card Players Wanted!
Players meet every Monday AM. Call for details.
Discount Ski Resort Tickets will be sold starting
mid-December. Check website for details!
For questions about any trips or events, please contact us: Email: [email protected] or Call: 610-565-2700
www.middletowntownship.org
2018 Remaining Overnight Trips
Nov 5-9: Myrtle Beach Christmas
Nov 28-30: Gettysburg Holiday Charm
Dec 1-3: Norman Rockwell Christmas
Dec 9-14: Smoky Mtns & Nashville
Sept 21: “Different” Jim Thorpe Day
Oct 2: Georgetown & Alexandria
Oct 10: “Octoberfest” at Doolan’s, Spring Lake, NJ
Oct 13: NYC on Own
Oct 15: NEW! Special Philly Day w/ Ben Franklin
Oct 20: NYC Highline & Chelsea Market
Nov 3: DC on Own to Smithsonian
Nov 15: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas
Nov 30 & Dec 6: Radio City Rockettes
Dec 8: NYC on Own
Dec 9: Bristol Theatre: “Christmas Songbook”
Fall/Winter 2018 Day Trips
18th Annual Golf Outing
to be Held Tues., October 2 at Penn Oaks Golf Club
The 18th Annual Golf Outing will be held on
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Penn Oaks
Golf Club. All are welcome to golf and have
dinner, or just join us for dinner if you wish.
Log on to the Township website
www.middletowntownship.org for more
event information and to download a
registration form. This event serves as our only fundraiser with
proceeds to support preservation of open
space and increase availability of active
recreational facilities for Township residents
and businesses. Since the Outing’s debut in
2001, it has raised over $200,000.
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Leaves will only be collected in biodegradable
paper bags, available for purchase at cost at the
Township Building, Linvilla Orchards, or Wolff’s
Apple House at a price of $2.50 for a bundle of 5
bags.
There is no need to call the Township for
collection. Just place the bags at the curb by
Tuesday of each week, and the Public Works staff
will be making weekly sweeps of the Township.
Please note that if a sweep of your neighborhood
is done once during the week, the crew may not
get back until the following week. The bags can
be left out until the next collection.
Please keep the weight under 40 pounds per bag
and simply fold the top of the bag down; do not
tape or seal the bag shut. No sticks, stones, or
grass clippings may be mixed with the bagged
leaves. At its discretion, the Township may refuse