Middletown public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board approved a development plan to convert a commercial building at 499 East Main Road into a 14-unit multi-family dwelling. The board also reviewed a concept for property redevelopment at 597 and 613 Aquidneck Avenue. A request regarding restaurant expansion at 15 Aquidneck Ave was postponed to the August meeting.
- Approval of 14-unit multi-family dwelling development plan at 499 East Main Road
- Concept review for property merger and redevelopment at 597 & 613 Aquidneck Ave
- Postponement of development plan review for 15 Aquidneck Ave, LLC
- Continued review of Middletown Zoning Ordinance amendments
Regular Meeting
The Council reviewed updates on municipal projects, including road safety measures and the school building project. Members also discussed land acquisition for West Main Road in executive session. Additionally, a liquor license application for 747 Aquidneck Avenue was approved.
- Approval of Class BV Liquor License for The Homemade Factory, Inc.
- Discussion regarding land acquisition on West Main Road
- Update on traffic calming measures for Paradise Avenue and Third Beach Road
- Status update on the School Building Project design and budget
- $269,000 Learn365 funding application update
Regular Meeting
The School Committee will meet to consider the adoption of the FY25 budget and an electricity supply contract for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes votes on job descriptions and teacher retirements.
- Adoption of the FY25 Budget
- Electricity Supply Contract for FY25
- Bid for screen printing, supplies, and equipment
- Revised job descriptions for Child Outreach/Early Childhood Coordinator and Special Education Teacher
- Retirements of Kristen Lyon (MHS) and Joanne Reilly Chaves (GLA)
Zoning Board Meeting
The Zoning Board approved a special use permit and variance for a garage addition and a 15' x 30' pool at 1 Prospect Avenue. The board also accepted the withdrawal of a petition to expand a two-family structure at 612 Tuckerman Avenue. Petitions regarding a multifamily project at 0 West Main Road remain pending Planning Board decisions.
- Approval of garage addition and 15' x 30' pool at 1 Prospect Avenue
- Withdrawal of petition for expansion at 612 Tuckerman Avenue
- Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes