Middlesex Police Participates in Food Drive – November 18, 2020


Police Chief Matthew P. Geist proudly announced that the Middlesex Borough Police Department assisted youth volunteers from the borough collect 8,950 pounds of food and other essential household items. The donations were gathered in support of Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Service’s (MCFOODS) annual food drive. The total represented an increase of 2,200 pounds in food and other essential household items from last year’s food drive. This was the fourth year of food drive partnership between the Middlesex Borough Police Department and the dedicated team of youth volunteers. Lisa Chippendale led the volunteer effort while School Resource Officer Joleen Auricchio coordinated the police department’s activities. “Our community’s response to the 2020 food drive was extraordinary,” said Chief Geist. “Middlesex is truly a caring community that generously supplied MCFOODS with over four tons of food and other essential items to support those in need. Our youth and parent volunteers should be commended for their efforts during these challenging times.” ACME Markets, SuperFood Fresh Supermarket, Stom’s Car Care Center, Costco Wholesale of North Plainfield and the Middlesex Borough Senior Center/Recreation Department all played a vital role by participating as collection sites.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics – October 9, 2020

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Senior Meal Delivery – April & May 2020

Thanks to the participating restaurants in town – Jozanna’s Casual Italian, The Neighborhood Pub and Grill at Ellery’s, Carpaccio Ristorante, Ferraro’s Pizzeria and Pub, Sabor 3 Colores Colombian Bakery and Restaurant, A & G Italian Fine Foods, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, Sal’s Deli and Vincenzo’s Ristorante – and with funding provided by the Friends of Middlesex Borough and donations from the Tri-State Sunflower Challenge Small Business #GiveBack2020 we were able to deliver over 800 meals to our senior citizens (over 175 of those meals were donated by McDonald’s Restaurant). Also, we had the opportunity to deliver over 170 “care packages” – thoughtfully prepared packages of food items and other household necessities – donated by the SuperFood Fresh Supermarket of Middlesex. It was the caring and generosity of these businesses and organizations that made these deliveries possible. Thanks also to the officers and family members of the Middlesex Police Department that volunteered their time to deliver the meals.

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Certificate of Commendation – January 2020

Chief Matthew P. Geist presented a Certificate of Commendation to Lieutenant Craig Comiskey, recognizing him for completing 25 years of service without recording a single day of sick leave. “Lieutenant Comiskey’s display of dedication and selflessness is admirable”, said Chief Geist. “This is an extraordinary accomplishment.”

Congratulations and thanks, Lieutenant!