Middletown public meetings in 2025

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a dance studio at 611 Tower Lane and a preliminary land development plan for two retail buildings at 4991 Summit Bridge Road.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Storm Dance Academy at 611 Tower Lane
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two retail buildings at 4991 Summit Bridge Road
• Building #1 proposed at 17,500 +/- square-feet
• Building #2 proposed at 6,500 +/- square-feet

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved the Conditional Use Permit for Storm Dance Academy at 611 Tower Lane. It also unanimously approved the Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two commercial retail buildings at 4991 Summit Bridge Road. Both approvals are recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Storm Dance Academy (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 4991 Summit Bridge Road (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will review several conditional use permit requests, including one for PENCO Products to operate a locker parts warehouse at 700 N Broad Street. They will also consider a public assembly permit for a prayer vigil at Cochran Square on Jan. 1, 2026, and motions to ratify contracts for sludge disposal, demolition, engineering analysis, and a pollution reduction plan. Additional items include a minor subdivision plan for 300 Fields Way and a major land development plan for a daycare and medical office at 336 Brick Mill Road.

• Motion to approve a Public Assembly Permit for a prayer vigil at Cochran Square on Jan. 1, 2026
• Conditional Use Permit request for PENCO Products, Inc. at 700 N Broad Street (warehouse locker parts operation)
• Conditional Use Permit request for Pawsh Paws mobile dog grooming service at 737 Wallasey Drive
• Conditional Use Permit request for Orkin pest services at 128 Patriot Drive, Suite 9
• Motion to ratify contracts for sludge disposal, demolition, engineering analysis, and EPA pollution reduction plan

The council unanimously approved the November 3 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, and the Bills Payable. It also approved a public assembly permit for a January 1 prayer vigil and several conditional‑use permits for commercial and service businesses. The council ratified contracts for sludge disposal, demolition, electric‑system software, and a professional services agreement to prepare a Pollution Reduction Plan up to $95,035.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)
• Approved public assembly permit for Jan 1 prayer vigil at Cochran Square (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for PENCO Products at 700 N. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Pawsh Paws at 737 Wallasey Drive (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with KCI Technologies for Pollution Reduction Plan up to $95,035 (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with Orange Can for SBR sludge disposal $54,480 (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review three conditional use permit requests for businesses and one minor subdivision plan. These items determine how specific properties in Middletown can be used or divided.

• Conditional Use Permit for PENCO Products, Inc. at 700 N Broad Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Pawsh Paws at 737 Wallasey Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Orkin at 128 Patriot Drive, Suite 9
• Minor Subdivision Plan for 300 Fields Way, Middletown Village

Board Meetings

The Middletown Town Council will consider several motions, including adopting Ordinance 25-10-01 to add sediment and stormwater management provisions to the town code. It will also vote on resolutions for a master equipment lease with M&T Bank and for declaring intent to pursue tax‑exempt borrowing. Additional items include a conditional use permit request for 119 Patriot Drive and a preliminary major land development plan for 1035 Industrial Drive.

• Motion to adopt Ordinance 25-10-01 amending Chapter 145 for sediment and stormwater management
• Motion to adopt Resolution 25-11-01 authorizing a master equipment lease with M&T Bank
• Motion to adopt Resolution 25-11-02 declaring intent for tax‑exempt borrowing
• Conditional Use Permit request for 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D (T&G Construction LLC) in M‑I zone, Tax Parcel No. 23-041.00-019
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 1035 Industrial Drive: seven one‑story flex buildings, 315,000 sf on ~42.33 acres, M‑I zone, Tax Parcel No. 23-012.00-011

The Middletown Town Council approved the Record Major Subdivision Plan for Jannies Way, a 22‑lot senior living development on Brick Mill Road. It also ratified Resolution 25-10-01 to amend the Personnel Policy for a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace and accepted routine reports on minutes, the treasurer’s report, bills payable, the police report, and a Main Street update. An ordinance on sediment and stormwater management was introduced for future action.

• Approved Record Major Subdivision Plan for Jannies Way (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 25-10-01 to amend Personnel Policy for drug/alcohol‑free workplace (unanimous)
• Approved Minutes for September 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)
• Accepted Police Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Middletown Main Street update (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-10-01 to adopt sediment and stormwater management (future action)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items. They will review a historic exterior renovation at 27‑29 E. Main Street. They will consider a preliminary major land development plan for seven one‑story flex‑space buildings covering about 315,000 sq ft on roughly 42.33 acres at 1035 Industrial Drive. They will also hear a conditional use permit request for T&G Construction LLC at 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D.

• Historic review of building exterior renovation at 27‑29 E. Main Street
• Preliminary major land development plan for seven one‑story flex‑space buildings (~315,000 sq ft) on ~42.33 acres at 1035 Industrial Drive, Tax Parcel No. 23-012.00-011
• Conditional Use Permit request for T&G Construction LLC at 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D, Tax Parcel No. 23-041.00-019

The Planning & Zoning Board approved three Conditional Use Permit requests—PENCO Products at 700 N. Broad Street, Pawsh Paws mobile dog grooming at 737 Wallasey Drive, and Orkin pest services at 128 Patriot Drive—each with a unanimous motion. The board also approved the Minor Subdivision Plan for 300 Fields Way, dedicating an open‑space lot to the town. All four motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved PENCO Conditional Use Permit for 700 N. Broad St. (unanimous)
• Approved Pawsh Paws mobile dog grooming Conditional Use Permit for 737 Wallasey Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved Orkin pest services Conditional Use Permit for 128 Patriot Dr., Suite 9 (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for 300 Fields Way, dedicating open‑space lot (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will approve minutes and bills, review a police report, and hold public hearings on a traffic-calming project and four development concept plans. The body will also consider amending personnel and stormwater management policies.

• Living Lab Project Update on Cochran Street traffic-calming elements
• 4991 Summit Bridge Road: 24,000 sq ft retail development in C-3 zoning
• 1035 Industrial Drive: 315,000 sq ft flex space development in M-I zoning
• 410 Brick Mill Road: 22-lot senior living subdivision plan
• Introduce Ordinance 25-10-01 to amend stormwater management codes

The council approved the Record Major Subdivision Plan for Jannies Way, a 22‑lot senior living development on Brick Mill Road. It also ratified Resolution 25-10-01 to amend the town personnel policy for a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace. Routine items such as the September minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Bills Payable, Police Report, and Main Street update were accepted unanimously.

• Approved Jannies Way senior‑living subdivision (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 25-10-01 personnel policy amendment (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)
• Accepted Police Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Main Street update (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-10-01 for future stormwater action

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two major land development plans for industrial sites and a historic exterior renovation. The agenda includes a preliminary plan for a 113,400-square-foot warehouse and a 315,000-square-foot flex space project.

• Public hearing for 27-29 E. Main Street historic exterior renovation
• Public hearing for Middletown Auto Park Project Diamond preliminary major land development plan
• Public hearing for 1035 Industrial Drive preliminary major land development plan
• Public hearing for 201 New Street preliminary major land development plan

Board Meetings

The Police Accountability Committee will consider a proposal for a PAL Center. The committee will also receive an update on police recruitment efforts. No other items are on the agenda.

• Consideration of a proposed PAL Center
• Update on police recruitment

Board Meetings

The Middletown Council approved the Record Major Subdivision Plan for The Grove at Middletown Exchange, which includes 432 townhomes and 33 single‑family lots. It also approved conditional use permits for an e‑commerce/warehousing business at 410 Diamond State Blvd and a training facility at 128 Patriot Drive. The council ratified contracts for the 2025 stormwater pond rehabilitation and for KCI Technologies’ MS4 permit services, and adopted a resolution making all new town employees at‑will. A letter of recommendation supporting a Police Athletic League center was also approved.

• Approved Record Major Subdivision Plan for The Grove (432 townhomes, 33 single‑family lots) – unanimous
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for e‑commerce/warehousing at 410 Diamond State Blvd – unanimous
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Engineered for Success Training Center at 128 Patriot Drive – unanimous
• Ratified contract with Technivate for 2025 SWM Pond Rehab Project ($249,669.44) – unanimous
• Ratified contract with KCI Technologies for MS4 Permit services ($53,097.50) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-01 amending Personnel Policy to make all new hires at‑will – unanimous
• Approved letter of recommendation from Mayor and Council endorsing formation of a PAL Center – unanimous
• Approved minutes, Treasurer’s report, and Bills Payable as presented – unanimous

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three development requests. These include a fitness facility permit, a church parking lot subdivision, and a new townhouse community.

• Conditional Use Permit for Engineered for Success Training Center at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 2
• Minor Subdivision Plan for parking and landscaping at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (300 New Street)
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Middletown Mews, a 30-unit stacked townhouse community at 5044 Summit Bridge Road

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Engineered for Success Training Center at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 2. The board also unanimously approved the Minor Subdivision Plan for 300 New Street, which will consolidate parking lots and add 24 new parking spaces for Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. No other items received a formal decision.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Engineered for Success Training Center at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for 300 New Street, creating 24 parking spaces at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance requests for the Parkway at South Ridge / Westown Town Center Parcel 3 (Tax Parcel No: 23-022.00-189). It also unanimously approved two variance requests for 501 Merrimac Avenue (Merrimac Gateway) (Tax Parcel No: 23-040.00-002). Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 15′ setback variance for Parkway at South Ridge / Westown Town Center Parcel 3 – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved 10′ landscape buffer variance for Parkway at South Ridge / Westown Town Center Parcel 3 – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved 0‑8′ setback variance for 501 Merrimac Avenue (Merrimac Gateway) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved 0‑8′ landscape buffer variance for 501 Merrimac Avenue (Merrimac Gateway) – unanimous (5-0)

Board Meetings

The council approved the revised major land‑development plan for 1023 Bunker Hill Road, adding 6,000 sq ft and extra parking. It also approved conditional use permits for a home‑office wholesale auto dealership at 224 E. Crail Court and a minor subdivision plan for Merrimac Gateway at 501 Merrimac Avenue. A public assembly permit was granted for a Trick‑or‑Treat event on Main Street on Oct 26, while the permit for an e‑commerce/warehousing business at 410 Diamond State Blvd was tabled pending further clarification.

• Approved revised major land development plan for 1023 Bunker Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for home‑office wholesale auto dealership at 224 E. Crail Court (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision plan for Merrimac Gateway at 501 Merrimac Ave (unanimous)
• Approved public assembly permit for Trick‑or‑Treat on Main St, Oct 26 (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for e‑commerce/warehousing business at 410 Diamond State Blvd (no vote)
• Approved minutes of July 7 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Board approved three conditional use permits and a minor subdivision plan, all by unanimous vote. The permits allow a home‑office wholesale auto dealership at 224 E. Crail Court, an e‑commerce warehousing and freight forwarding business at 410 Diamond State Blvd, and a subdivision of the Merrimac Gateway parcel at 501 Merrimac Avenue. No decision was recorded for the proposed stacked townhouse development on Summit Bridge Road.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 224 E. Crail Court home‑office auto dealership (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 410 Diamond State Blvd e‑commerce warehousing and freight forwarding business (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for Merrimac Gateway at 501 Merrimac Avenue (unanimous)
• No motion recorded for Preliminary Major Land Development Plan at 5044 Summit Bridge Road

Board Meetings

The Council approved the proposed FY 25‑26 operating and capital budget, totaling $71,980,872, with no new tax increase. A resolution was adopted to set all FY 26 utility rates, customer charges and fees as outlined in the budget. The resolution to set the FY 26 property tax rate was tabled until the August meeting pending the final rate from the county.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)
• Approved Police Report (unanimous)
• Approved Police Accountability Committee report (unanimous)
• Approved Middletown Main Street update (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 25‑26 Budget as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-07-01 to set FY 26 utility rates (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Board approved three items. A Conditional Use Permit for Summerfield Electrical Solutions at 1070 Industrial Drive, Suite 4 was approved unanimously. The Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for a fuel station and convenience store at 705 Middletown Warwick Road was approved by a 6‑to‑1 vote. The Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two commercial/flex buildings at 5187 Summit Bridge Road was approved unanimously.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Summerfield Electrical Solutions at 1070 Industrial Drive, Suite 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for fuel station and convenience store at 705 Middletown Warwick Road (6‑1)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two commercial/flex buildings at 5187 Summit Bridge Road (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Police Accountability Committee adopted two action items. It will implement strict enforcement of fire lane and handicap parking violations at shopping centers. It will also establish an appeals board so seasonal officers can write traffic tickets. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Implement strict enforcement for fire lane and handicap parking violations at shopping centers
• Establish appeals board for traffic ticket citations to enable seasonal officers to write tickets

Board Meetings

The Middletown Council adopted Ordinance 25-05-01 to incorporate the 2024 International Residential Code and Ordinance 25-05-02 to adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. It also approved Ordinance 25-05-03 allowing temporary Certificates of Occupancy. In addition, the council approved several land development and permit requests, all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-05-01 (2024 International Residential Code) – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05-02 (2024 International Property Maintenance Code) – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05-03 (temporary Certificate of Occupancy) – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Approved Public Assembly Permit for the M.O.T. Fall Festival at the football fields – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for CECO Electric at 611 Tower Lane, Suites C & D – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Kitchen Guard of Delmarva at 410 Diamond State Blvd., Suite D – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Approved Record Minor Re‑Subdivision Plan for Parcel No. 3 at 601 South Ridge Avenue – Motion Carried Unanimously
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for 860 Middletown Warwick Road, Parcel C‑2A – Motion Carried Unanimously

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved conditional use permits for an electrical contractor at 611 Tower Lane and for Kitchen Guard of Delmarva at 410 Diamond State Blvd. It also approved a preliminary record minor re‑subdivision plan for Parcel No. 3 at South Ridge. The board rescheduled the June meeting to June 26, 2025. The major land development plan for 5044 Summit Bridge Road was tabled by the applicant.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 611 Tower Lane, Suites C & D (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 410 Diamond State Blvd., Suite D (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Record Minor Re‑Subdivision Plan for Parcel No. 3, South Ridge (unanimous)
• Rescheduled June Planning & Zoning meeting to June 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 5044 Summit Bridge Road (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Council approved several routine items by unanimous vote. The April 7 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, the Bills Payable, the Police Report, and the Main Street update were each adopted without dissent.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)
• Approved Police Report (unanimous)
• Approved Middletown Main Street update (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved the conditional use permit for Suite B at 611 Tower Lane for T&T Powerwash, allowing office space, equipment storage, and a small retail showroom. The conditional use permit request for Suites C & D for CECO, Inc. was not considered because the applicant was absent, and the request will be rescheduled. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Suite B, 611 Tower Lane (T&T Powerwash) – motion carried unanimously
• Conditional Use Permit request for Suites C & D, 611 Tower Lane (CECO, Inc.) postponed – request to be rescheduled
• Meeting adjourned – motion carried unanimously

Board Meetings

The council approved a public assembly permit for a Cruise‑In Car Show at 890 Middletown Warwick Road on May 16. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for US Piping, Inc. at 112 Patriot Drive, Suite C. Both the Preliminary and Record Major Land Development Plans for a 5‑story warehouse at 1924 Middle Neck Road were approved unanimously.

• Approved Minutes of March 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (unanimous)
• Approved Cruise‑In Car Show permit at 890 Middletown Warwick Road for May 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for US Piping, Inc. at 112 Patriot Drive, Suite C (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 1924 Middle Neck Road (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for 1924 Middle Neck Road (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved five land‑development proposals, including a conditional use permit for US Piping, Inc., a 5‑story warehouse at 1924 Middle Neck Road, a mixed‑use project on E. Main Street, a 445‑townhome subdivision at 1023 Bunker Hill Road, and a medical office on Hedgelawn Way. Each motion was carried unanimously by the board.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for US Piping, Inc. at 112 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 1924 Middle Neck Road – 5‑story warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Land Development Plan for 7, 11, 15 & 19 E. Main Street (apartments, retail, townhouses) (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan and Subdivision for 1023 Bunker Hill Road – 445 townhomes and flex‑space buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 700 & 710 Hedgelawn Way – 7,100‑sq‑ft medical office (unanimous)