Middletown public meetings in 2025

Architectural Review Board

The Middletown Architectural Review Board will consider a new business item for 23 Center Street. The board will also approve the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. No old business items are listed. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 16 James Street.

• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting
• New business item: 23 Center Street

The Architectural Review Board approved the proposed façade reconstruction for 23 Center Street, including new doors, windows, and storefront improvements, with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting (4‑0) and adjourned the session (4‑0).

• Approved minutes from Dec 4, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved 23 Center Street façade reconstruction proposal (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Board of Review will meet to discuss new business regarding two properties and old business regarding one property. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• New business: 90 North Street, Suite 201
• New business: 50-58 Fulton Street
• Old business: 86-90 North Street

Community Development Agency

The Middletown Community Development Agency will vote to accept the minutes from the November 3 meeting and approve the financial report. Members will consider several bill items, including final interest of $283.10, a bridge loan repayment of $354,700, a tax repayment of $32,890, and legal services costing $870, all related to 54 Washington. No specific old or new business items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Approve minutes from 11/03/25 meeting
• Accept financial report presented by Treasurer Leonora Liz
• Approve final interest payment of $283.10 for 54 Washington
• Approve bridge loan repayment of $354,700 for 54 Washington
• Approve tax repayment of $32,890 for 54 Washington

The board accepted the December 3, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved the final interest, bridge loan repayment, tax repayment, and legal service fee associated with the sale of 54 Washington Street, each vote 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $283.10 final interest on 54 Washington (7-0)
• Approved $354,700 bridge loan repayment on 54 Washington (7-0)
• Approved $32,890 tax repayment on 54 Washington (7-0)
• Approved $870 legal service fee to Gene Grillo (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency board will vote on a resolution to appoint Marshall & Sterling as the provider of public official liability insurance for 2026, authorizing a payment of $2,245.00 and allowing the executive director to sign related documents. The board will also consider a $3,500 administration fee listed under Bills and Communications. Prior agenda items include approval of the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and routine financial reports.

• Resolution to approve 2026 public official liability insurance with Marshall & Sterling, payment $2,245.00, executive director signatory
• Approval of a $3,500 City of Middletown administration fee
• Approval of minutes from the 09/16/25 meeting
• Financial report showing checking $412.76, pilot checking $178.78, savings $10,355.58, money market $261,251.85
• No additional new business items listed

The Industrial Development Agency approved its prior meeting minutes and a $3,500 administration fee. The board also approved a $2,245 liability insurance policy with Marshall & Sterling for 2026 and appointed RBT as the agency's auditor for the year ending December 31, 2025, authorizing the Chairman to sign the engagement letter. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 09/16/25 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved City administration fee $3,500 (6-0)
• Approved 2026 liability insurance with Marshall & Sterling, $2,245 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of RBT as IDA auditor, fee $4,850, Chairman authorized to sign (6-0)
• Audit Committee recommended RBT auditor appointment, fee $4,825 (2-0)
• Finance Committee approved 09/16/25 minutes (3-0)
• Finance Committee recommended Marshall & Sterling insurance appointment, $2,245 (3-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Board of Review will meet to address old business regarding two specific locations. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 29 North Street
• Discussion of 86-90 North Street

The board approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It approved the request to add additional material to the existing awning at 29 North Street, matching the current color and adding lettering on both sides, also by a 4‑0 vote. The request to add a black awning at 86‑90 North Street was tabled because the applicant did not appear. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved additional awning material at 29 North Street (4-0)
• Tabled black awning request at 86‑90 North Street (applicant absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Community Development Agency

The Middletown Community Development Agency board will vote on a resolution to appoint RBT as the agency’s auditor for the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2025, with a $5,600 fee. The board will also consider three payment items: a $630 lead‑clearance charge for 168 Linden Ave., and two legal‑service payments to Eugene Grillo—$105 for the transfer of 135 Linden Ave. and $135 for services at 54 Washington. Routine items include approval of the October 6, 2025 minutes and standard reports.

• Resolution to appoint RBT as auditor for year ending 12/31/25, fee $5,600.00
• Lead clearance payment for 168 Linden Ave. – $630.00
• Legal services payment to Eugene Grillo for transfer of 135 Linden Ave. – $105.00
• Legal services payment to Eugene Grillo for 54 Washington – $135.00
• Approval of minutes from 10/06/25

The board approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting. The board approved several payments, including a $630.00 lead‑clearance payment for 168 Linden Ave and other legal and interest payments. The board approved the appointment of RBT as auditors for the year ending Dec 31 2025 with a $5,600 fee. The audit committee recommended and approved the same auditor appointment.

• Approved October 6 minutes (10‑0)
• Approved $630.00 lead‑clearance payment for 168 Linden Ave (10‑0)
• Approved $105.00 legal‑services transfer payment for 135 Linden (10‑0)
• Approved $135.00 legal‑services payment for 54 Washington (10‑0)
• Approved $461.90 interest payment for 54 Washington (10‑0)
• Approved $280.24 interest payment for 168 Linden (10‑0)
• Approved RBT auditor appointment with $5,600 fee (10‑0)
• Audit Committee approved recommendation for RBT auditor (4‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review two new business items: a project at 11-31 Fulton Street and 24 East Main Street. The meeting will be held in the Community Development Office on the third floor of City Hall.

• Review of 11-31 Fulton Street
• Review of 24 East Main Street
• Approval of September 11, 2025 minutes

The Architectural Review Board approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved a sign replacement for 24 East Main Street for Viva 2 Mexican Grocery & Deli, adopting the board’s suggested design changes, also by a 3‑0 vote. For 11‑31 Fulton Street, the board asked the architect to submit alternative color options before any approval. The meeting was adjourned with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved sign replacement at 24 East Main St with board‑suggested design (3-0)
• Requested revised color proposal for 11-31 Fulton St; approval pending
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Community Development Agency

The Middletown Community Development Agency board approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting and accepted the financial report. It adopted a resolution to approve the 2026 budget and the estimated 2027‑2029 budgets and forward them to the full board. The board also approved a resolution to transfer 135 Linden Avenue to the City of Middletown without consideration.

• Resolution to approve and submit the 2026 CDA budget and estimated 2027‑2029 budgets
• Resolution to transfer 135 Linden Avenue to the City of Middletown (no consideration)
• Bills approved: Gannett legal ad – Genung $56.03; City interest 54 Washington $923.80; City interest 168 Linden $483.91; Charles Carnell appraisal $850; Gene Grillo $300.30
• Motion to approve minutes of 08/04/25
• Financial report presented by Treasurer Leonora Liz

The Community Development Agency board approved the transfer of 135 Linden Avenue to the City of Middletown, with a deed restriction prohibiting future construction and a plan to demolish the house. The board also approved the 2026 budget and the estimated 2027‑2029 budgets, the financial report, and a series of vendor payments. All motions were carried unanimously or with full support.

• Approved minutes from 08/04/25 (8-0)
• Approved financial report (9-0)
• Approved 2026 CDA budget and 2027‑2029 estimated budgets (9-0)
• Approved vendor payments totaling $2,? (9-0)
• Approved transfer of 135 Linden Avenue to City of Middletown with demolition and deed restriction (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency will approve the 2026 budget estimate and submit it to New York State. The Finance Committee will present the budget and recommend it to the full board.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025
• Financial report and budget review
• QuickBooks subscription: $110.65
• Federal Express: $39.83
• Finance Committee to recommend 2026 estimated budget

The Industrial Development Agency approved its prior meeting minutes and the financial report covering August 31, 2205. It also approved two routine expense items and adopted a resolution to approve the 2026 budget estimate, directing it to New York State. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 05/20/25 (6-0)
• Approved financial report through Aug 31, 2205 (6-0)
• Approved bills: Federal Express $39.83 and Quickbooks $110.65 (6-0)
• Approved 2026 budget estimate and to submit to New York State (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Middletown Architectural Review Board will meet on September 11, 2025. The board will consider new business items for properties at 65 North Street, 29 North Street, 203 North Street, 42-46 Robert Street, 200 North Street, and 48-54 North Street. No old business is scheduled. The meeting will be held in the Community Development Office, 3rd floor, City Hall, 16 James Street.

• 65 North Street
• 29 North Street
• 203 North Street
• 42-46 Robert Street
• 200 North Street

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from August 7, 2025. It approved window decal permission for Nerdlife Tattoo at 65 North Street, painting and window stickers for El Trompo at 203 North Street, an acrylic sign for Alondra’s Pizza at 202 North Street, an awning and sign improvements for Nelson Bar at 42‑46 Robert Street, and brick and lighting details for 48‑54 North Street. The application for four double‑sided blade signs at 29 North Street was tabled. All motions carried unanimously (5‑0) and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved front window decals for Nerdlife Tattoo, 65 North St (5‑0)
• Tabled application for four double‑sided blade signs, 29 North St
• Approved painting and window stickers for El Trompo, 203 North St (5‑0)
• Approved 2’x8’ acrylic face sign for Alondra’s Pizza, 202 North St (5‑0)
• Approved awning, sign upgrades, and investigation of structural issues for Nelson Bar, 42‑46 Robert St (5‑0)
• Approved brick face, dark bronze trim, and lighting plan for 48‑54 North St (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It then approved Kevin Somarelli’s request to install three awnings and add new veneer at 105‑107 North Street (5‑0). The board also approved Michele DeLuca’s signage design for 2‑8 South Street (5‑0). All motions were carried unanimously among those voting.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved three awnings and new veneer at 105-107 North Street (5-0)
• Approved signage design for 2-8 South Street (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Development Agency

The Community Development Agency board unanimously approved the $383,100 bid from Matthew J. Davies to rehabilitate 7 Genung Street. The board also approved borrowing the same amount from the City of Middletown to fund the project. Earlier motions to approve the meeting minutes and several expense items also passed unanimously. The finance committee separately recommended acceptance of the bid and the borrowing, each approved 4‑0.

• Approved meeting minutes (05/06/25) – vote 10-0
• Approved expense items (appraisal $850, legal services $615, etc.) – vote 10-0
• Approved bid from Matthew J. Davies for $383,100 rehab of 7 Genung St – vote 10-0
• Approved recommendation to borrow $383,100 from city for 7 Genung St rehab – vote 10-0
• Finance Committee approved recommendation to accept bid for 7 Genung St rehab – vote 4-0
• Finance Committee approved recommendation to borrow $383,100 for 7 Genung St rehab – vote 4-0

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved new signage for 90 North Street, 19 North Street, and approved paint schemes for 109 Wickham Avenue and 101 North Street. It also approved the removal of an awning and repainting of 3 West Main Street with a 3‑2 vote. The Equilibrium Brewery signage request was tabled.

• Approved 90 North Street sign (97"L x 18"H plastic face) – vote 5-0
• Approved 19 North Street LED sign (221" x 65") – vote 5-0
• Approved 109 Wickham Avenue paint (HC-170 Stonington Gray with HC-186 Cottage Red trim) – vote 5-0
• Tabled Equilibrium Brewery signage at 2-8 South Street – no vote
• Approved 3 West Main Street awning removal and storefront paint (HC-94 Old Salem Gray, HC-112 Tate Olive trim, HC-113 Louisburg Green) – vote 3-2, Bruni and Madden abstained
• Approved 101 North Street storefront extension, paint and repair (HC-66 Garrison Red, HC-145 Van Courtland Blue) – vote 5-0
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2025 – vote 4-1, Bruni abstained
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5-0

Architectural Review Board

The Middletown Architectural Review Board approved applications for new signage at 61 North Street, 13 Center Street, and 21 Center Street, and approved a muted‑green awning at 5 South Street. It also approved the removal, repaint and repair work at 110‑112 East Main Street. The board tabled the extensive renovation request for 101 North Street and the Di‑Bond sign request for 90 North Street, requesting revised plans.

• Approved 61 North Street acrylic letters and HC‑190 paint (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved 13 Center Street 48x48 vinyl window sign (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Tabled 101 North Street extensive renovation application (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved 5 South Street muted‑green awning (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved 110‑112 East Main Street paint removal and repairs (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Tabled 90 North Street Di‑Bond sign application (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved 21 Center Street new 144"x30" vinyl sign (4 Ayes, 1 absent)

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the financial report through April 30, 2025 and authorized two payments: $111.75 to Federal Express and $4,750.00 for the RBT audit. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report through April 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved payment of $111.75 to Federal Express (6-0)
• Approved payment of $4,750.00 for RBT audit (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Community Development Agency

The Community Development Agency board approved the financial report with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved a $17,000 bid from ReBuild, Inc. for interior demolition of 7 Genung Street, also by a 9‑0 vote. The finance committee had previously recommended the bid with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved financial report (9-0)
• Finance Committee recommended ReBuild bid for 7 Genung St. interior demolition (3-0)
• Board approved $17,000 ReBuild bid for interior demolition at 7 Genung St. (9-0)
• Meeting adjourned (9-0)

Community Development Agency

The Community Development Agency board approved the financial report with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved a $17,000 bid from ReBuild, Inc. to perform interior demolition at 7 Genung Street, also by a 9‑0 vote. The Finance Committee approved its minutes, recommended the same bid, and adjourned, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved financial report (checking $2,782.19, savings $90,795.73) – 9-0
• Approved ReBuild bid $17,000 for interior demolition of 7 Genung St. – 9-0
• Board adjourned meeting – 9-0
• Finance Committee approved its minutes – 3-0
• Finance Committee recommended acceptance of ReBuild bid – 3-0
• Finance Committee adjourned – 3-0

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved a same‑size, same‑color signage replacement for CE Skin Studio at 59 North Street (5‑0). It tabled the sign application for Estelita’s Mexican Kitchen at 114 North Street pending a material redesign. A conditional approval was granted for Just Jollof Kitchen’s sign at 39 West Main Street, requiring color swatches before final approval. The board also approved exterior paint for 40‑42 East Main Street and rejected a façade renovation at 19 North Street due to ADA compliance issues.

• Approved March 6 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved CE Skin Studio sign at 59 North St (5‑0)
• Tabled Estelita’s Mexican Kitchen sign at 114 North St
• Conditional approval for Just Jollof Kitchen sign at 39 West Main St (pending color samples)
• Approved paint colors for 40‑42 East Main St (5‑0)
• Rejected façade renovation for 19 North St (ADA issue)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Community Development Agency

The Community Development Agency Board approved the change order for 168 Linden Avenue with an 8‑0 vote. The board also approved the listed bills and communications and adopted the meeting minutes. The Finance Committee recommended the same change order and approved its own minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (Board) – vote 8-0
• Approved bills and communications – vote 8-0
• Approved change order for 168 Linden Avenue – vote 8-0
• Approved meeting minutes (Finance Committee) – vote 3-0
• Recommended change order for 168 Linden Avenue to full board – vote 3-0

Community Development Agency

The Governance Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved a resolution to submit the Board Evaluation Report to New York State. Both motions passed unanimously (2‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 01/21/25 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved submission of Board Evaluation Report to NY State (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)