Middletown public meetings in 2025

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- BOE/MASA CONTRACT, APPOINTMENTS

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions at this special meeting. Key actions include a vote on rejecting the Board of Education's contract with the Middletown School Administrators' Association for 2026-2029, appointing Ava Hart to fill Steven Kovach's council vacancy, and filling committee vacancies left by resignations.

• Resolution to reject the BOE/MASA contract effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
• Appointment of Ava Hart to fill the unexpired term of Steven Kovach on Common Council (through Nov 9, 2027)
• Appointments to fill Councilmanic Commission and Committee vacancies created by resignations of Eugene Nocera and Steven Kovach

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- WORKSHOP - BOE/MASA CONTRACT

The Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss a tentative agreement between the Middletown Board of Education and the Middletown School Administrators’ Association. The proposed contract would be effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.

• Presentation and Q&A on the tentative agreement between Middletown Board of Education and Middletown School Administrators’ Association (2026-2029)

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Middletown Common Council will fill a vacant council seat, approve appropriations for library wage increases and public works repairs, and honor local championship sports teams. The body will also consider several resolutions including a summer camp schedule and a bid waiver for equipment rental.

• Appoint new councilmember to fill Eugene P. Nocera's seat
• Approve $45,485 for Russell Library employee wage increases
• Authorize $50,000 for emergency repairs at 17 Miller Street and Odd Fellows Playhouse
• Approve $500,000 for police speed safety cameras
• Approve $30,500 for Semiquincentennial Arts Engagement Grants

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

This special meeting is solely procedural: the council will open and close a workshop session for asking questions of municipal directors. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed; it is a boilerplate workshop format.

• Questions to Directors Workshop Opens and Closes — no substantive items detailed on the agenda

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING: ORGANIZATIONAL, SELECT RESOLUTIONS AND DPW DIR

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to elect its President and President Pro Tempore and announce party caucus leadership changes. The body will also consider resolutions regarding mayoral signing authority and a property purchase for infrastructure.

• Proposed purchase of approximately 3,835 square feet of 120 North Main Street for $19,200 for a new sanitary sewer pump station
• Election of President and President Pro Tempore
• Resolution regarding Mayor Eugene P. Nocera's contract signing authority through November 9, 2027
• Discussion of the Director of Public Works job description

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING- WORKSHOP: RUSSELL LIBRARY STAFF CONTRACT

The Middletown Common Council will hold a special workshop to review a tentative agreement between the Russell Library and its employee union. The discussion covers staff contract terms effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This meeting allows council members to ask questions about proposed changes that could affect library operations and staffing.

• Presentation on tentative staff contract between Russell Library Company, Inc. and Russell Library Employees Union, Local 1303-85
• Councilmember question-and-answer session regarding the agreement
• Contract term: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will consider terminating the Save As You Throw (SAYT) program and adjusting waste cart fees. The body is also reviewing several large contracts for city infrastructure and various tax ordinance amendments.

• Termination of Save As You Throw program and rate increases for 35, 65, and 90 gallon carts
• Contract with Vanasse, Hangen and Brustlin, Inc. for $1,901,580.00 for Riverfront Remediation and Redevelopment
• Contract with Tecton Architecture for $620,000.00 for a new public safety 911 center
• Ordinance for Historical Structure Rehabilitation Tax Abatement for 456 Wadsworth Street
• Ordinance amending veteran tax exemptions and motor vehicle depreciation schedules

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

This special meeting is a workshop for the Common Council to ask questions to city directors. No votes or specific agenda items are listed; the agenda is entirely procedural.

• No specific items listed; meeting is a workshop for questions to directors.

COMMON COUNCIL -- SPECIAL MEETING: WORKSHOP - SAVE AS YOU THROW

The Common Council will hold a special workshop meeting to review a presentation on the Save As You Throw program. The session includes a question-and-answer period regarding revised material and a proposed amendment.

• Presentation and Q&A session on the Save As You Throw program
• Review of revised material and a proposed amendment

COMMON COUNCIL -- COMMUNITY MEETING

The Common Council will hold a community meeting. The agenda consists of the call to order, public comment periods, and adjournment.

• Public comment period

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception and site plan to convert a fitness center into an indoor recreational facility at 1385 Newfield Street. The commission will also consider a site plan for demolition of two structures and construction of a 6,710 SF ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent Street, and a request for the city to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority.

• Public hearing: special exception and site plan to convert fitness center to indoor recreational facility at 1385 Newfield Street (SE2025-12)
• Site plan for demolition of two structures and construction of a 6,710 SF ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent Street (SPR2025-177)
• Request for support in the city joining the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
• Confirmation of hearing signs posting and public comment periods

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will hold public hearings on a proposed lease agreement and all other items, then consider a vote on a substitute resolution approving a one-year management services contract with RWK Enterprises LLC for Keating Historical Enterprise Park. Other business includes a resolution to reallocate $125,000 from a school food share program to building security, an appropriation for library employee raises, approval of multiple grants (police speed cameras, fire training, youth services, and school grants), and ordinances including a tax-fixing agreement for 339 Main Street.

• Public hearing on proposed lease agreement (item 4A)
• Substitute resolution for Keating Park management contract with RWK Enterprises LLC (item 5A)
• Resolution 157-2025 to transfer $125,000 from school food share to City Hall security (item 5B)
• Appropriation of $45,485 for Russell Library union wage increases (item 6A)
• Ordinance to amend tax code for tax-fixing agreement with ESG 339 Main Street LLC (item 10B)

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

This special meeting of the Common Council is scheduled for a workshop titled 'Questions to Directors.' The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, pledge, opening and closing of the workshop, and adjournment. No specific questions, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

INLAND WETLAND AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY

The Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency will hold a public hearing and consider two old business items: an engineered cap and stabilization at 425 Timber Ridge Road, and landscape mitigation at 1153 Newfield St. The agency will also discuss amendments to the MIWWA regulations and Official Wetland Map, and review a notice of violation at 350 Randolph Road.

• Proposed engineered cap over 800 SF upland area and stabilization of 40 LF outfall bank at 425 Timber Ridge Road (W2025-6)
• Proposed landscape mitigation, grading, and maintenance within upland review area at 1153 Newfield St (W2025-7)
• Notice of Violation for 350 Randolph Road
• MIWWA regulation amendments and Official Wetland Map review
• Approval of minutes from June 4 and September 3, 2025 meetings

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the acquisition of DOT property for a pump station expansion. The body will also consider an endorsement for a transit-oriented development vision plan.

• Request for GS 8-24 report for pump station expansion, parking, and site access at 120 North Main Street
• Request for endorsement of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Transit-Oriented Development Vision Plan

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions, including creating a Middletown/Portland America250 Committee, amending a prior resolution on that committee, and a new Procurement Accountability and Compliance Ordinance. Council will also vote on approving a one-year property management services agreement for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road with RWK Enterprises LLC, and ordering a new RFP.

• Ordinance adding Article XXVI (Middletown/Portland America250 Committee) to Chapter 14 of the city code
• Amending Resolution 156-2025 to rename the America250 Committee and adjust appointments
• Presentation and proposed Procurement Accountability and Compliance Ordinance (amending Chapters 1, 78, and adding Chapter 79)
• Approval of one-year property management services agreement for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road with RWK Enterprises LLC (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025)
• Order to issue a new RFP for property management services by October 1, 2025

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - APPROVAL OF MINUTES

This special meeting of the Middletown Common Council is solely procedural, consisting of a public hearing on agenda items and the approval of minutes from two prior meetings: a special meeting on August 19, 2024, and a regular meeting on September 2, 2025. No substantive legislation or public business is on the agenda.

• Approval of Common Council Special Meeting minutes from August 19, 2024
• Approval of Common Council Regular Meeting minutes from September 2, 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan for a new ambulance facility and a special exception for a pavilion addition. The body will also review a commercial lease report for the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park.

• Special exception and site plan for a 3,689 SF addition to a pavilion at 999 Randolph Road
• Site plan for demolition of two structures and construction of a 6,710 SF ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent Street
• Affirmative GS 8-24 report for a commercial lease for Accessing Abilities Company at 180 Johnson Street

INLAND WETLAND AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY

The Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency will discuss three specific land-use applications involving construction and mitigation. The body will also address a notice of violation and regulation amendments.

• Proposed 2,800 SF warehouse at 175 Industrial Park Road
• Proposed engineered cap over 800 SF of upland area and 40 LF of outfall bank at 425 Timber Ridge Road
• Proposed landscape mitigation, grading, and maintenance at 1153 Newfield St
• Notice of Violation for 350 Randolph Road
• Review of MIWWA regulation amendments and Official Wetland Map

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will hold public hearings on two bond ordinances: $9.5 million for water and sewer improvements and $33 million for public works infrastructure. The council will also discuss a long-tabled management services agreement for Keating Historical Enterprise Park and consider multiple appropriations and grant confirmations.

• Public hearing on Water & Sewer bond ordinance appropriating $9,500,000 for improvements and authorizing $9,500,000 in bonds
• Public hearing on Public Works bond ordinance appropriating $33,000,000 for infrastructure projects and authorizing $33,000,000 in bonds (substitution for $30M noted under resolutions)
• Old Business: Discussion on management services agreement for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road with RWK Enterprises (tabled since February 2025)
• Appropriations: Fire ($108,910.46), Russell Library ($26,126.01), Finance ($303,000 for electricity), Health ($30,000 for shelter grant)
• Grant confirmations include $580,000 from CT DOT for Butternut Street and Park Accessibility Improvements, $191,860 for public Wi-Fi, and opioid settlement funds

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

This is a special meeting of the Middletown Common Council titled 'Questions to Directors,' consisting entirely of procedural steps: call to order, pledge, workshop opening and closing, and adjournment. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Workshop session for council to ask questions to directors, no votes or action items

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- TOUR - CITY YARD & PARKS DIVISION

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a tour of city facilities. The itinerary includes the Department of Public Works City Yard and the Parks Division offices.

• Tour of Department of Public Works City Yard Facilities at 485 Washington Street
• Tour of Parks Division Offices/Facilities at 319 Butternut Street

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception and site plan for a 3,689-square-foot addition to an existing pavilion at 999 Randolph Road. The commission will also consider a site plan to operate an event space at 124 Court Street. Other agenda items include public comments, approval of previous meeting minutes, and staff reports.

• Public hearing for special exception and site plan for a 3,689 SF pavilion addition at 999 Randolph Road (SE2025-11)
• Site plan review for an event space at 124 Court Street in the B-1 zone (SPR2025-167)
• Confirmation of hearing sign postings
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 regular meeting

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- Workshop on proposed bond ordinances

At this special workshop, the Common Council will receive presentations on two proposed bond ordinances: one for water and sewer improvements, and another for various public infrastructure projects. Councilmembers will have the opportunity to ask questions. No votes are scheduled at this workshop.

• Proposed bond ordinance for water and sewer improvements (planning, design, acquisition, construction)
• Proposed bond ordinance for public infrastructure improvements (design, engineering, construction, renovation)
• Supporting documents include property condition reports and architectural drawings for 319 Butternut and City Yard
• Workshop session; no public hearing or final action listed

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a subdivision to create two lots from a 1.96-acre property and a special exception to convert a historic school into 16 apartments, both at 5 St. John's Square. Also scheduled for public hearings are a 1,800 SF credit union with a drive-thru at 562 South Main Street, a zoning code amendment to allow private schools as a special exception in MXC and MXI zones, and a new private school at 151 Broad Street. The Commission will also consider a GS 8-24 report for a commercial lease at the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park.

• Subdivision of 1.96 acres at 5 St. John's Square into two lots (S2025-6)
• Conversion of historic school to 16 apartments at 5 St. John's Square (SE2025-8)
• 1,800 SF Federal Credit Union with drive-thru at 562 South Main Street (SE2025-9)
• Zoning code amendment to allow private schools in MXC and MXI zones (Z2025-7)
• New private school at 151 Broad Street (SE2025-10)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance requests. Items include flood hazard area improvements at 80 Harbor Drive, a canopy encroachment at 1250 Silver Street, multi-family use variances at 5 St. John's Square, and additional building signs at 291 and 315 Main Street. The meeting also includes call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Variance for flood hazard area improvements at 80 Harbor Drive (V2025-4)
• Variance for front entrance canopy encroaching 10 feet into front yard setback at 1250 Silver Street (V2025-5)
• Variance for multi-family uses and side yard setbacks at 5 St. John's Square (V2025-6)
• Variance for two additional building signs at 291 Main Street (V2025-7)
• Variance for two additional building signs at 315 Main Street (V2025-8)

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will hold public hearings on two proposed 5-year leases at the R. M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park: one with Starlizzie Studios LLC for 3,000 sq ft and another with Project Big Sky, LLC for 6,600 sq ft. The council will also discuss several old business items, including a tabled management services agreement for the park with RWK Enterprises LLC and a substitution resolution regarding the interim mayor's signing authority. Multiple appropriation requests and grant confirmations are on the agenda, including nearly $1.1 million for Police Department expenses.

• Public hearing on 5-year lease with Starlizzie Studios LLC for 3,000 sq ft at Keating Park (180 Johnson Street)
• Public hearing on 5-year lease with Project Big Sky, LLC for 6,600 sq ft at Keating Park
• Discussion and possible action on tabled management services agreement for Keating Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road with RWK Enterprises LLC
• Correction to Resolution 138-2025 for a $150,000 LoCIP grant toward a modular fire training building
• Appropriation of $904,653.33 for Police private duty line and $160,559.53 for Police negative lines

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

This is a procedural special meeting of the Common Council for a Questions to Directors Workshop. No votes, public hearings, or ordinances are scheduled. The agenda consists only of call to order, workshop opening and closing, and adjournment.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- BOND REFERENDA WORKSHOP

The Common Council will hold a special workshop to present and discuss two proposed bond ordinances: one for water and sewer improvements, and another for various public infrastructure projects. Councilmembers will have a question-and-answer session following the presentations. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only workshop.

• Proposed bond ordinance for planning, design, acquisition, and construction of water and sewer improvements
• Proposed bond ordinance for various public infrastructure improvement projects including design, engineering, construction, installation, and renovation of public facilities and infrastructure

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING: WORKSHOP -COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ARBITRATION

The Common Council is holding a special workshop to receive a presentation on the collective bargaining arbitration process, followed by councilmember questions. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Presentation and Q&A on the collective bargaining arbitration process

COMMON COUNCIL -- SPECIAL MEETING

The Council will hold a public hearing (topic not specified) and vote on two resolutions. One authorizes Interim Mayor Eugene P. Nocera to sign approved contracts and documents through November 10, 2025. The other approves the 2025-2026 Capital Needs Request for the Middletown Fire Department totaling $150,000 for equipment and renovations.

• Authorizes Interim Mayor Eugene P. Nocera to sign contracts, deeds, and documents on behalf of the city through Nov. 10, 2025
• Approves $150,000 CNR plan for Fire Department: Ford F150 ($65,000), trench trailer & materials ($20,000), four Active Violence setups ($10,541.40), two Touchboards ($10,000), building renovations ($30,000), apparatus/hose/appliances ($14,458.60)

COMMON COUNCIL -- COMMUNITY MEETING

This is a procedural community meeting with no votes or decisions; the agenda consists only of call to order, pledge of allegiance, public comment period, and adjournment.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold continued public hearings on a subdivision to create eight lots from a 17.6-acre property on Arbutus Street, along with four special exceptions to build single-family homes on the proposed rear lots. The commission will also consider two new commercial leases at the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park, requiring affirmative GS 8-24 reports. Two other items (subdivision and special exception at 5 St. John’s Square) were postponed by the applicant to August 13th.

• Continued subdivision: 8 lots from 17.6 acres at Arbutus Street (R-30 zone), applicant Richard D. Carella
• Continued special exception for single-family home on proposed Lot 2, Arbutus Street (SE2025-4)
• Continued special exception for single-family home on proposed Lot 3, Arbutus Street (SE2025-5)
• Continued special exception for single-family home on proposed Lot 5, Arbutus Street (SE2025-6)
• New GS 8-24 reports for commercial leases for Project Big Sky, LLC and Starlizzie Studio, LLC at 180 Johnson Street

REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will discuss and possibly act on a long-tabled management services agreement for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, and vote on a tax-fixing ordinance for a pickleball park. Other business includes appropriations for a replacement truck and dock rental, and repurposing $565,408.57 in ARPA funds. The council will also consider multiple property sales, leases, and budget transfers.

• Discussion and possible action on management services contract with RWK Enterprises LLC for Keating Historical Enterprise Park (tabled since Feb 2025)
• Ordinance amending tax code for a real estate tax fixing agreement with Tall Properties for a pickleball park at Industrial Park Road
• Appropriation of $225,000 from Bulky Waste Fund for a replacement Public Works truck, and $66,000 from General Fund for dock rental at 80 Harbor Drive
• Repurposing $565,408.57 in ARPA funds from JDS Holding Company to remediate and renovate 562 South Main Street for a credit union
• Approval of property sales: 210 Dripps Road ($31,000), 20 Portland Street ($16,000), 17 Miller Street ($15,000); and open space purchase of Stantack Road ($140,000)

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING -- QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS

This is a special meeting of the Middletown Common Council for a Questions to Directors workshop. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, pledge, reading of call, workshop opening and closing, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• No substantive items on agenda — procedural only

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - 26 June 2025

This is a special meeting of the Common Council featuring a public hearing and possible action on a management services agreement for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road. The contract, awarded via RFP to RWK Enterprises LLC, was previously tabled in February 2025 and referred to the General Counsel Commission. Council will also discuss related legal memos.

• Discussion and possible action on management services agreement with RWK Enterprises LLC for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road (tabled Feb 10, 2025; referred to General Counsel Commission March 3, 2025)
• Attorney Mednick report on a no-bid contract regarding the agreement
• Attorney Smith reply to Mednick memo (March 2025)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a zoning code amendment for rear lots (Z2025-6), a resubdivision at Arbutus Street creating eight lots, and associated special exceptions for rear-lot homes. Two previously continued cannabis-related items (a zoning code amendment and a special exception for a retail establishment) have been withdrawn by the applicant. The commission will also consider site plans for four bus stop passenger shelters and three GS 8-24 reports for leases at the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park and a greenhouse at 645 Main Street.

• Continued cannabis retail zoning amendment (Z2025-3) and special exception (SE2025-2) both withdrawn by applicant.
• Public hearing on amendment to Section 5.6.28 of the Zoning Code regarding special exception standards for rear lots (Z2025-6).
• Request for resubdivision creating six lots from 3.49 acres at Talias Trail and Ridgewood Road (S2025-5).
• Request for subdivision creating eight lots from 17.6 acres at Arbutus Street in R-30 zone (S2025-4) plus four special exceptions for rear-lot homes.
• Site plan approvals for four bus stop passenger shelters on High Street, Newfield Street, and Middle Street.

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING: WORKSHOP UPSEU TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

The Common Council is holding a special workshop to continue questioning a tentative agreement between the City of Middletown and UPSEU Local 6457. The discussion includes revised job descriptions for three specific management roles.

• Tentative Agreement FY25-26 with UPSEU Local 6457
• Revised job description for Manager of Arts & Culture
• Revised job description for Assistant Superintendent of Sanitation
• Revised job description for Manager of Senior Services

COMMON COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - 18 June 2025

The Common Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing, then declares a permanent vacancy in the mayor's office following resignation, sets a special election for November 4, 2025 (with a primary on September 9 if needed), and approves a tentative union contract with salary grade increases for three positions.

• Declaration of permanent vacancy in the Office of the Mayor per charter
• Call for special election for mayor: primary Sept 9, 2025; election Nov 4, 2025
• Approval of tentative agreement with UPSEU Local 6457 for FY2025-2026
• Salary grade reclassifications: Manager of Arts & Culture to Grade 13 ($75,712-$111,966), Assistant Superintendent of Sanitation to Grade 13, Manager of Senior Services to Grade 16 ($88,649-$131,268)
• Public hearing (no details provided)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a continued appeal of a notice of violation at 455 Middlefield Street, a variance request for a carport at 67 Military Road, and a postponed variance for flood hazard improvements at 80 Harbor Drive. The board will also consider approving an update to the Land Use Application Fee Schedule.

• Continued appeal of a Notice of Violation at 455 Middlefield Street (A2025-1)
• Variance request for carport encroaching into side yard setback at 67 Military Road (V2025-3)
• Variance request for building improvements in a flood hazard area at 80 Harbor Drive, postponed to July 3, 2025 (V2025-4)
• Proposed update to the Land Use Application Fee Schedule