Middletown, KY

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

Middletown's Common Council meets October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to hold public hearings and vote on resolutions covering park naming, two Keating Park leases, opioid settlement and education grant distributions, and a building permit fee cap. The agenda also includes a $13,110 appropriation for the PRIDE parade and a five-year, $345,091 agreement with Triangle Community Center as Pride financial agent. A council vacancy effective October 6, 2026 is announced in a Mayor's memo.

• Second public hearing on naming 19 acres at Boston Road (Assessor's Map 14, Lots 0042, 0043, 0182) the "Robert D. Cyranowicz Open Space"
• Two 5-year leases at 180 Johnson Street ("Keating Park"): Razor to Rosary, LLC for 900 sq. ft. and Project Big Sky, LLC for 6,600 sq. ft., each with one 5-year option
• Health Department opioid settlement fund distribution totaling $175,000 across eight agencies
• Building permit fee capped at $100,000 for Northern Middlesex YMCA's estimated $22 million renovation at 99 Union Street
• Triangle Community Center awarded RFP# 2026-019 as Pride financial agent, 5-year agreement totaling $345,091; $13,110 appropriation for PRIDE parade

Land Use - SS4A Public Information Meeting

Land Use - SS4A Public Information Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

The Middletown Common Council is holding a special meeting on October 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda consists of opening procedures, a "Questions to Directors Workshop," and adjournment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or votes are listed in the agenda text. The meeting is hybrid, at the Municipal Building Common Council Chamber and remotely via WebEx.

• Special meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
• Agenda item: Questions to Directors Workshop opens and closes
• No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts listed in the agenda
• Hybrid attendance: Municipal Building Common Council Chamber or WebEx Event # 2344 137 4685, Password: Middletown
• Phone dial-in: 408-418-9388, Access Code: Event # 2344 137 4685

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- COMMUNITY MEETING

The Middletown Common Council is holding a special meeting and community meeting on October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda lists only procedural steps: call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, the clerk reading the call of the meeting, opening and closing public comment, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or other substantive items appear on the agenda. It can be attended in person at the Municipal Building Council Chamber or remotely via WebEx.

• Special meeting and community meeting, October 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Public comment opens and closes; no other business listed
• No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts on the agenda
• Hybrid attendance: Municipal Building Council Chamber or WebEx event #2330 451 5818, password Middletown

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six applications, including a 76-unit multi-family development, a 23-unit mobile home park, a 29-lot subdivision, and several commercial projects. The commission will also consider a GS 8-24 report for a new commercial lease and other routine business.

• Special exception/site plan for two-family dwelling at 672 East Main Street Lot B (SE2026-17)
• Continued: 5,020 SF restaurant with drive-thru at 797 Washington Street (SE2026-15)
• Continued: 2,500 SF credit union with drive-thru at 809 Washington Street (SE2026-16)
• Re-subdivision for 29 lots on 11.61 acres with two cul-de-sacs at East Main Street and Sand Hill Road (S2026-5)
• Special exception/site plan for two three-story buildings, 76 units at 500 Washington Street Lot 1 (SE2026-12)

MFRC September 9, 2026 Regular Meeting

LGBTQIA+ Commission September 16, 2026 Regular Meeting

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee- September 17th, 2026 Special Meeting

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six requests, including a 76-unit multi-family development, a 23-unit mobile home park, a 29-lot subdivision, and several commercial projects. They will also consider a new commercial lease at the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park. The meeting includes public comment periods and routine administrative items.

• Special exception and site plan for two-family dwelling at 672 East Main Street Lot B (SE2026-17)
• Continued: 5,020 SF restaurant with drive-thru at 797 Washington Street (SE2026-15)
• Continued: 2,500 SF credit union with drive-thru at 809 Washington Street (SE2026-16)
• Re-subdivision to create 29 lots with two cul-de-sacs at East Main Street and Sand Hill Road (S2026-5)
• Special exception for 76-unit multi-family dwellings at 500 Washington Street Lot 1 (SE2026-12)

Macdonough School Building Committee Special Meeting 09-15-2026

Public Safety Committee Police Aug 2026

Public Safety Committee Fire Aug 2026

INLAND WETLAND AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on a proposed 76-unit multi-family development by Middletown Mobile Home Park, LLC within the upland review area. The agency will also discuss a notice of violation regarding the filling of an existing pond at 120 Chamberlain Hill Road. The agenda includes old business on the same development and routine items like minutes and reports.

• Public hearing on 76-unit multi-family development (W2026-7)
• Notice of violation for filling of pond at 120 Chamberlain Hill Road
• Old business: 76-unit development in upland review area
• Minutes from special meeting August 5, 2026
• CT DEEP Wetland Training Courses listed under communications

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee- September 10th, 2026 Special Meeting

Code Enforcement Committee September 10, 2026 Regular Meeting

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a re-subdivision for 29 lots, special exceptions for a restaurant and credit union with drive-thrus, and an eleemosynary institution. They will also consider a 90-day extension for a subdivision map filing. The meeting includes public comment periods and routine business items.

• Re-subdivision to create 29 lots from three parcels (11.61 acres) at East Main Street and Sand Hill Road (S2026-5)
• Special exception for lot size modifications for proposed lots at East Main Street and Sand Hill Road (SE2026-10)
• Special exception for an eleemosynary institution at 605 Main Street (SE2026-14)
• Special exception and site plan for 5,020 SF restaurant with 2-lane drive-thru at 797 Washington Street (SE2026-15)
• Special exception and site plan for 2,500 SF credit union with 2-lane drive-thru at 809 Washington Street (SE2026-16)

DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Design Review and Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment and review of several site plan and special exception applications. Items include a new carport/shed, exterior changes to the YMCA, and two demolitions with new commercial construction on Washington Street. The board will also approve minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.

• New detached carport and shed at 208 College Street (SPR2026-143)
• YMCA exterior design and finishes at 85 Union Street (SE2024-4)
• Demolition and 5,020 SF restaurant with drive-thru at 797 Washington Street (SE2026-15)
• Demolition and 2,500 SF credit union with drive-thru at 809 Washington Street (SE2026-16)
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding the naming of Boston Road Open Space and two proposed lease agreements at Keating Park. The agenda also includes reviewing resolutions to correct previous errors in contract and grant documents.

• Public hearing for naming Boston Road Open Space as 'Robert D. Cyranowicz Open Space'
• Proposed 5-year lease with Middletown CF LLC (Middletown Crossfit) at Keating Park
• Proposed 5-year lease with IS Marketing, Inc. at Keating Park
• Ordinance 02-26 regarding tax exemptions for property leased to Middletown Youth Soccer
• Resolution to correct contract amount for Municipal Valuation Services revaluation services

DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Design Review and Preservation Commission will discuss several new business items regarding building designs and demolitions. These include requests for a new carport, YMCA facility updates, and two new commercial developments on Washington Street.

• Proposed carport and shed at 208 College Street (SPR2026-143)
• Proposed exterior design and finishes for YMCA at 85 Union Street (SE2024-4)
• Demolition and 5,020 SF restaurant construction at 797 Washington Street (SE2026-15)
• Demolition and 2,500 SF credit union construction at 809 Washington Street (SE2026-16)

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

The Middletown Common Council is convening a special meeting for a workshop. The session is dedicated to asking questions to department directors.

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Middletown Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a $796,016.38 appropriation to cover negative balances in salary, gasoline, and electricity accounts, two 5-year leases at Keating Park, and an ordinance granting a property tax exemption to Middletown Youth Soccer. The agenda also includes resolutions to correct scrivener's errors in prior actions, a fire department grant application, and a review of personnel rules.

• Appropriation of $796,016.38 for FY25-26 negative balances in salary reserve, gasoline, and electricity
• 5-year lease with Middletown CF LLC (CrossFit) for 3,800 sq ft at Keating Park, 180 Johnson Street
• 5-year lease with IS Marketing, Inc. for 900 sq ft at Keating Park, 180 Johnson Street
• Ordinance 02-26: property tax exemption for real property leased to Middletown Youth Soccer
• Resolution to correct scrivener's error in revaluation contract, changing $400,000 to $200,000 for FY 2026-2027

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include a proposed 29-lot subdivision on East Main Street and Sand Hill Road, as well as special exceptions for institutions and retail developments.

• Re-subdivision request for 29 lots across 11.61 acres at East Main Street and Sand Hill Road
• Special exception for an eleemosynary institution at 605 Main Street
• Site plan approval for a 5,020 SF restaurant with a 2-lane drive thru at 797 Washington Street
• Site plan approval for a 2,500 SF credit union with a 2-lane drive thru at 809 Washington Street
• 90-day extension request for a subdivision map at 159 Boston Road

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Middletown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding three variance requests. These requests involve property modifications at 66 Nathan Hale Road and a digital sign at 181 Randolph Road.

• Variance for a 10 foot high privacy fence at 66 Nathan Hale Road
• Variance for a 7 ft. by 10 ft. shed at 66 Nathan Hale Road
• Variance for a digital message sign at 181 Randolph Road

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Middletown Zoning Board of Appeals will convene a regular meeting to consider three public-hearing requests for zoning variances. Two requests concern a property at 66 Nathan Hale Road and a third concerns 181 Randolph Road.

• 10-foot privacy fence variance at 66 Nathan Hale Road (R-15 zone)
• 7 ft. by 10 ft. shed side-yard setback variance at 66 Nathan Hale Road (R-15 zone)
• Digital message sign variance at 181 Randolph Road (R-30 zone)

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

The Middletown Common Council will hold a special meeting on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to open a workshop allowing residents to ask questions directly to city directors. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and designed for public inquiry.

General Counsel Commission August 26, 2026 Special Meeting

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a petition to rezone multiple parcels on Church Street, High Street, and William Street from the DVD zone to the ID zone, and rezone William Street (Map-Lot: 24-0138) from DVD to MXC. The meeting also includes public comment periods, approval of minutes, and staff reports.

• Continued public hearing on zoning map amendment Z2026-5 for parcels on Church, High, and William streets
• Rezone William Street (Map-Lot: 24-0138) from DVD to MXC zone
• Applicant/Agent: Richard D. Carella, Esq/Updike, Kelly, & Spellacy
• Minutes of August 12, 2026 regular meeting
• RiverCOG Report and Staff Report

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on a petition to rezone multiple parcels on Church Street, High Street, and William Street from the DVD zone to the ID zone, and to rezone William Street (Map-Lot: 24-0138) from DVD to MXC. The commission will also consider minutes from its August 12, 2026 meeting and receive reports from RiverCOG and staff. The agenda includes public comment periods for non-hearing items.

• Continued public hearing on zoning map amendment Z2026-5 for parcels on Church, High, and William Streets
• Rezone William Street (Map-Lot: 24-0138) from DVD to MXC zone
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026 regular meeting
• RiverCOG report and staff report

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING --BOND REFERENDA & MAYORS APPOINTMENTS

The Middletown Common Council is holding a special meeting to hold public hearings and vote on two bond ordinances totaling $68.4 million: $30.4 million for school infrastructure and $38 million for a downtown parking facility. The council will also consider sending these bonds to a referendum and approve the mayor's appointments.

• Bond ordinance for $30,426,000 for Phase I of Middletown Public Schools Districtwide Infrastructure Project
• Bond ordinance for $38,000,000 for Downtown area parking facility project
• Resolutions to approve bond ordinances for referendum
• Special event: Soul on the Green concert on August 29, 2026, with waived Showmobile fees and up to $1,000 city expenditure
• Mayor's appointments