Middle Township

08/28/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE!
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

Due to severe weather conditions today (8/28), E. Pacific Avenue, near Middle Township Middle School, will continue to be CLOSED tomorrow (Saturday) into Monday as crews prepare for base coat paving on Saturday and final paving on Monday.

Residential traffic ONLY will be permitted to proceed through the closure.

All school traffic will need to enter through the High School/PAC Center parking lot to access both the High School and Middle School through project completion.

08/28/2026

Congratulations Lt. Sweitzer and thank for your service!

Cheers to a long, happy and healthy retirement.

Today, the Middle Township Police Department proudly celebrates the retirement of Lieutenant Jason Sweitzer after nearly three decades of dedicated service to law enforcement and more than 25 years of service to the Middle Township community.

Jason began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a SLEO I with the Stone Harbor Police Department, in 1999 he joined the North Wildwood Police Department as a SLEO II and in August of 2001, he joined the Middle Township Police Department. From that day forward, he dedicated himself to this department, the people he served, and the brothers and sisters he worked alongside.

Over the course of his career, Jason served in the Patrol Division, Special Services Unit, the Major Crimes Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Bicycle Patrol, and Honor Guard. He served as a Physical Fitness Instructor and Military Drill Instructor at the Cape May County Police Academy, helping shape and prepare the next generation of law enforcement officers. Through every assignment and every promotion, he continued to bring the same qualities that defined his career: dedication, professionalism, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to his fellow officers and the community.

But a career cannot truly be measured by titles, assignments, or years of service.

It is measured by the people whose lives you touched.

For the members of the Middle Township Police Department, Jason will be remembered as much for the person he was as for the officer he became. He was a respected leader, a trusted mentor, a dependable partner, and, most importantly, a friend. He was someone you could count on when things got difficult, someone willing to share his knowledge and experience, and someone who could always bring a little humor to even the longest shift.

For those fortunate enough to have worked alongside him, there are countless stories, memories, laughs, and moments that will be carried forward. And now, as he rides off into the sunset on horseback, we wish him nothing but happiness, adventure, and all the best in this next chapter.

Jason, on behalf of the entire Middle Township Police Department — past and present — thank you.

Thank you for the countless hours away from your family. Thank you for the sacrifices that often went unseen. Thank you for answering the call, for standing beside your fellow officers, for mentoring those who followed, and for giving so much of yourself to this profession.

You have left an indelible mark on this department, and your absence will be felt around the halls, in the squad room, and on the streets you spent so many years serving.

While we are proud to celebrate everything you have accomplished, there is certainly a bittersweet feeling as we say goodbye to one of our own.

Lieutenant Sweitzer, you didn't just serve with the Middle Township Police Department — you became a part of its history and its family.

From all of us at MTPD, thank you for your service, your friendship, your leadership, and the memories.

We wish you and your family nothing but happiness, good health, and well-deserved time together in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Jason.

You served with honor. You led with integrity. You made a difference.

Now it's time to enjoy the next chapter.

Retirement is well deserved. You will be missed more than you know.

Thank you for 25+ years of service to Middle Township.

Once a member of the MTPD family, always a member of the MTPD family.

08/27/2026

At its August 24 meeting, Township Committee gave final approval to an ordinance strengthening regulations tied to to***co and v***r product sales.

The ordinance ensures protections against underage sales, bans vending machines and self-service displays, reinforces New Jersey’s flavored-vape ban, and establishes a $500 annual local v***r-retail license with clear rules, inspections and due process.

“Middle Township is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our residents, especially our kids, from the risks associated with to***co and v***r products,” Mayor Chris Leusner said. “This ordinance strikes the proper balance by strengthening age restrictions, eliminating easy access points like vending machines and self-service displays and reinforcing our state’s flavor ban, while ensuring that responsible adult use remains lawful. These are common-sense regulations that put public health first.”

Legal adult use remains permitted while these steps better safeguard our hometown’s youth and public health.

Middle Township Adopts Ordinance Regulating To***co and V***r Product Sales MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (August 2026) — At its August 24 meeting, the Township Committee gave final approval to an ordinance creating Chapter 109 of the Township Code entitled “To***co and V***r Products.” The ordinance ...

08/27/2026

Township Advances Exploration of Senior Veterans Housing in Rio Grande

At its August 24 meeting, Middle Township Committee authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with Cape May County, Soldier On, and Winn Development Company to explore an affordable senior veterans housing community in Rio Grande.

The potential project would create approximately 63 affordable multifamily units for veterans age 55 and older in a three-story building, paired with supportive services from Soldier On to help resident veterans maintain long-term stability.

Winn Development brings extensive experience developing high-quality affordable and supportive housing, including successful veterans’ projects with Soldier On elsewhere in New Jersey.

“Middle Township is proud to partner on this important opportunity for our senior veterans,” said Mayor Chris Leusner. “Helping ensure they have access to safe, affordable housing with the supportive services they have earned is a priority for our Township.”

This is an important first step. The Memorandum of Understanding is non-binding, and any future development agreements will require separate Township Committee approval.

08/27/2026

Middle Township Recognizes October 6, 2026 as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

At the August 24 meeting of Township Committee, Mayor and Committee officially recognized October 6, 2026 as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in Cape May County.

New Jersey remains in the midst of a life-threatening opioid epidemic.

Middle Township supports efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid abuse, reduce the stigma of addiction and promote recovery. We encourage all residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the prescription drug drop boxes located at every Police Department in Cape May County.

Together, we can help protect our community.

08/27/2026

Middle Township - Affordable Homeownership Opportunities at Coral Point

Middle Township is announcing a new affordable homeownership opportunity at Coral Point, a new-construction townhouse community on Dias Creek Road in Cape May Court House.

A portion of these modern townhomes are available to income-eligible households. Preference is given to residents and workers of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties.
This project helps Middle Township meet its affordable housing obligations under New Jersey’s Mount Laurel doctrine while expanding local homeownership options.

Apply now: www.AffordableHomesNewJersey.com
No email? Call 609-664-2769, ext. 5.

https://middletownship.com/middle-township-announces-affordable-homeownership-opportunity-at-coral-point/

Middle Township Announces Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at Coral Point (Cape May Court House) - Middle Township is pleased to announce a new affordable housing opportunity at Coral Point, a townhouse development located along Dias Creek Road in Cape May Court House. Coral Point is a new const...

08/26/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

E. Pacific Avenue, near Middle Township Middle School, will be CLOSED to through traffic tomorrow (08/27) and Friday (08/28) while contractors pave the roadway.

Residential traffic ONLY will be permitted to proceed through the closure.

All school traffic will need to enter through the High School/PAC Center parking lot to access both the High School and Middle School.

08/26/2026

Middle Township Honors Coach George Lewis - A True Community Champion

Mayor Chris Leusner and Township Committee have approved a resolution dedicating the newly upgraded Junior Panther Football at the Goshen Sports Complex in memory of long-time coach and volunteer George Lewis Sr.

George, who passed away in November 2025, served over 25 years with the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department and as an instructor at the Cape May County Police Academy. For more than two decades, he coached and mentored hundreds of young athletes with the Middle Township Junior Panthers, teaching teamwork, discipline, and character both on and off the field.

“George Lewis embodied everything we hope to see in public servants and community leaders,” said Mayor Chris Leusner. “He protected our residents for more than a quarter-century in law enforcement, then turned around and invested even more of himself in our kids on the football field. Dedicating this field in his name ensures that every young athlete who steps onto it will be reminded of the character, work ethic, and heart he brought to Middle Township. His legacy will live on every time those kids learn a life lesson between the lines.”

The dedication ensures Lewis’s contributions to public safety, youth athletics and mentorship remain a permanent part of the community’s landscape.

08/25/2026

Curious about Habitat homeownership? We have opportunities coming up, and the best way to learn more is to attend our upcoming information session.

We're building a two-bedroom home in Cape May Court House this year, and it will be for sale to a moderate-income buyer. Applications open soon. This session is how you get ready before they do.

What you'll learn:

🏠 The basics of applying for a mortgage
🏠 What our program requires of applicants
🏠 The volunteer hours you contribute alongside our crew
🏠 How to prepare yourself for homeownership

📅 Thursday, August 27, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
📍 Atlantic Cape Community College, 1st Floor Conference Room #113, 341 Court House South Dennis Rd, Cape May Court House

RSVP by Monday, August 24: [email protected]