Midtown Urban Renaissance Corporation - MURC

Midtown Urban Renaissance Corporation - MURC The History of MURC

In 1998 Ms. The foundation was set and in 2002 the Midtown Urban Renaissance Corporation, known as MURC was born.

The Midtown Urban Renaissance Corporation (MURC) is a NJ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit comprised of elected officers, a volunteer board of Trustees and a non voting group of volunteers known as "Friends of MURC" Gail Oliver complained to then Mayor Pat Munroe about the poor condition of the vacant lots that she had grown to ignore across from her family’s home on West Lake Avenue. This area became blighted

during racial disturbances in the early 1970’s when businesses were destroyed and people fled the area leaving a community that went virtually untouched for over 30 years. Mayor Munroe knew of a redevelopment program that was available through the state and decided that the township should pursue it. With the help of assemblyman Thomas Smith, the Midtown Community of Neptune was declared an area in need of redevelopment largely because of its proximity to the City of Asbury Park and the sharing of a once vibrant street known as Springwood Avenue and renamed West Lake Avenue. With this state run redevelopment program, the towns were required to organize a citizens’ council to work with the local government on a master plan that included the needs and concerns of the residents. During this process the Midtown Neighborhood Empowerment Council (MNEC) was created in 1999 to meet the requirement and Gail Oliver became its president and Gwen Love the director. The group originally operated within the city government of Neptune Township with the understanding of becoming a self sufficient non-profit within 5 years. They worked tirelessly to develop a council, conduct community meetings, write by laws and a strategic plan that the township adopted into the its own Master Plan. The group went through growing pains, but in 2005 it was named the community liaison between the township, the redeveloper (known as Cityworks) and the residents of Midtown. In the latter part of that year MURC moved into a shared office space that’s being financed by the developer Cityworks and is currently working to finalize a partnership agreement. In the October of 2006, MURC was awarded their 501C3 status as a non-profit, tax exempt agency.

03/11/2026

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, Fulfill is here to help! We provide bags of groceries to neighbors at our weekly Pop-The-Trunk Drive-thru Food Distribution – every Friday from 12–2:30 p.m. at our Neptune Headquarters (3300 Route 66). Just drive up, pop your trunk and we’ll take care of the rest – no registration required. 🚗

We’re doing more than just providing food; we’re giving neighbors peace of mind, nourishment and hope for a brighter week ahead. If you know someone who could benefit from this distribution, please share this information and help them get the support they need.
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02/27/2026

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

02/16/2026
IF YOU LIVE ON OR NEAR CORLIES AVE., BETWEEN RIDGE AND ATKINS AVENUES YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE DIVISION STREET C...
02/03/2026

IF YOU LIVE ON OR NEAR CORLIES AVE., BETWEEN RIDGE AND ATKINS AVENUES YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE DIVISION STREET COLLABORATION SESSION. ALL INTERESTED RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.

Trenton Thunder is hiring and they are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working individual to be the Ticket Operations ...
12/29/2025

Trenton Thunder is hiring and they are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working individual to be the Ticket Operations Assistant for the 2026 Baseball Season.

Gain valuable ticket operations, sales, and front office sports experience in the fast-paced environment of the Trenton Thunder Ticket Office.

The Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working individual to be the Ticket Operations Assistant for the 2026 Baseball Season. Gain valuable ticket operations, sales, and front office sports experience in the fa...

Tickets are still available!!! Dinner, dancing, gift auction and live entertainment. Use the QR code on the flyer to mak...
11/01/2025

Tickets are still available!!! Dinner, dancing, gift auction and live entertainment. Use the QR code on the flyer to make your purchase. For more information Call or Email
Dianna @732-616-2940 OR [email protected]

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Neptune, NJ
07753

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(732) 988-4400

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