Middletown public meetings in 2025

Finance & Government Operations Commission

The Finance & Government Operations Commission will review and discuss multiple appropriations, resolutions, and ordinances. Key items include a $575,000 police contract appropriation, a $55 million infrastructure bond program addition, and several lease agreements at Keating Park. The commission will also consider grant confirmations for the Board of Education and other departments.

• $575,000 appropriation from Salary Reserve for police contract changes (2025-2026)
• Resolution adding roads to $55,000,000 21st Century Infrastructure Development Bond Program and authorizing ~$735,000 for repairs
• Ordinance amending Section 272-6 to exempt certain nonprofit organizations
• Board of Education grant confirmations totaling $2,602,863.86 and $334,694.61 for various programs and food services
• Four 5-year lease agreements at Keating Park (180 Johnson Street) with K & D Machine Services, Nicholas Puorro-The Refuge, Koby Nelson, and Good Vibes Kettle Corn, LLC

Sanitary Disposal District Commission

The Sanitary Disposal District Commission will discuss the proposed 2026 budget and review responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP). The body will also examine fund allocations and billing and collection activities.

• Proposed 2026 Budget
• Review of RFP responses and vendor submissions
• Status of SAYT Program
• Sanitation district fund allocation and disbursements
• Billing and collection activities review

Keigwin Building Committee

The Keigwin School Building Committee and related building committees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several payment applications from Action Air Systems totaling $49,190 for various projects. They will also review an invoice for the Farm Hill Elementary School roof and a quotation for a Snow School security panel. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and public comment.

• Application #250004-004 for $7,900.00 from Action Air Systems (Project 250004)
• Application #250005-005 for $8,925.00 from Action Air Systems (Project 250005)
• Application #250006-006 for $15,740.00 from Action Air Systems (Project 250006)
• Application #250007-003 for $16,625.00 from Action Air Systems (Project 250007)
• Discussion on Johnson Controls quotation for Snow School security panel (reference 651079809/CPQ-1079809)

Walter C. Jones Fund

The Walter C. Jones Fund Committee will meet on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Room B‑12. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, attendance, quorum verification, and approvals of the agenda and minutes. The committee will also address any old and new business items and make announcements before adjourning.

• Call to Order
• Attendance and quorum verification
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of old and new business

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Finance Committee will meet on Dec. 18, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. at the district offices, 245 Main Street, Cromwell. The committee will hear a draft presentation of the FY2025 audit from the auditor. It will also receive related business and staff updates. Board members who are not on the Finance Committee will be noted.

• Audit draft FY2025 presentation by auditor (remote)
• Related business and staff updates
• Board members not on the Finance Committee noted

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2025. Old business includes a tree warden report, public works report, and updates on account balances ($13,432.21 urban forestry account and $44,380.24 general fund tree account). New business includes discussion of commission reappointments, staffing changes, a volunteer tree inventory demonstration project, and planning for Arbor Day 2026. The commission also received feedback from CT DEEP on the Trees for Communities Grant Program.

• Review of Urban Forestry Account Balance ($13,432.21) and General Fund Tree Account ($44,380.24)
• Downtown Business District tree pit project update
• CT DEEP Trees for Communities Grant Program feedback
• Potential Volunteer Tree Inventory Demonstration Project
• Arbor Day 2026 planning

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

The Farm Hill Roof Building Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the November 20 meeting, public comment, and discussing several payment applications to Action Air Systems for roof work, an invoice for the Farm Hill Elementary School roof, and a Johnson Controls quotation for a school security panel. The committee may take action on these items.

• Application #250004-004 from Action Air Systems for $7,900, period to 11/30/2025, Project 250004
• Application #250005-005 from Action Air Systems for $8,925, period to 11/30/2025, Project 250005
• Application #250006-006 from Action Air Systems for $15,740, period to 11/30/2025, Project 250006
• Application #250007-003 from Action Air Systems for $16,625, period to 04/30/2025, Project 250007
• Invoice #25-2887 dated 12/01/2025 for Project 21.120 Middletown-Farm Hill Elementary School Roof, amount $250

Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee

The committee will review outreach work, including a report from Professor Haddad's class and staff interviews. Members will also discuss ideas for a winter event and determine the next steps for strategic planning.

• Professor Haddad’s class report on outreach
• Russell staff interview updates
• Planning for a winter event

Indoor Air Quality

The Indoor Air Quality Committee will discuss and possibly act on minutes from its November 20, 2025 meeting. It will consider four applications from Action Air Systems for indoor air quality projects, each requesting funds ranging from $7,900 to $16,625. The committee will also review an invoice of $250 for the Farm Hill Elementary School roof and a Johnson Controls quotation for a Snow School security panel. Public comment will be accepted before the meeting adjourns.

• Application #250004-004 – $7,900 from Action Air Systems
• Application #250005-005 – $8,925 from Action Air Systems
• Application #250006-006 – $15,740 from Action Air Systems
• Application #250007-003 – $16,625 from Action Air Systems
• Invoice #25-2887 – $250 for Farm Hill Elementary School Roof

Snow School Roof Building Committee

The Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and Keigwin School Building Committees hold a regular hybrid meeting on December 18, 2025. They will discuss and possibly approve four payment applications from Action Air Systems totaling $49,190, an invoice for $250 related to the Farm Hill roof project, and a quotation for a Snow School security panel. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and public comment.

• Application #250004-004 for $7,900 from Action Air Systems
• Application #250005-005 for $8,925 from Action Air Systems
• Application #250006-006 for $15,740 from Action Air Systems
• Application #250007-003 for $16,625 from Action Air Systems
• Johnson Controls quotation for Snow School security panel

Common Council

The Common Council holds a public hearing and considers three resolutions. The most notable is a vote to reject the contract between the Board of Education and the Middletown School Administrators' Association, covering July 2026 to June 2029. The Council will also appoint Ava Hart to fill the unexpired term of former Councilman Steven Kovach, and assign councilmembers to fill commission vacancies left by resignations.

• Public hearing (agenda item 2) - purpose not specified
• Resolution to reject the contract between Board of Education and Middletown School Administrators' Association (Item 3A)
• Appointment of Ava Hart to Common Council to fill unexpired term of Steven Kovach through Nov 9, 2027 (Item 3B)
• Replacement appointments to Public Works & Facilities, General Counsel, Finance & Government Operations, and Economic Development commissions (Item 3C)

Recreation & Community Services Commission

The Recreation & Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, is canceled.

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss a sample student survey and a draft letter to the school principal. The primary focus is a discussion of current commission vacancies. Attendance data for 2025 will be reviewed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of student survey sample
• Discussion of draft letter to Principal Dr. Lilyana Auster
• Discussion of commission vacancies

LGBTQIA+ Commission

The LGBTQIA+ Commission will recap recent Pride community events, including the Transgender Day of Remembrance, Pridesgiving Dinner, and One Big Queer First Date, with costs detailed. They will also discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, set yearly events, and continue planning for Middletown PrideFEST 2026 and related grant and scholarship programs.

• Total approved spending for FY 2025-2026 Pride Community Events Program: $18,555
• Recap of Transgender Day of Remembrance events (Nov 20, 2025) costing $600 and $1,045 respectively
• Annual Pridesgiving Dinner (Nov 25, 2025) at Perk on Main costing $2,450
• Discussion of PrideFEST 2026 roles and responsibilities
• Updates on the Middletown Pride Grant Program and Scholarship Program

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will receive an update on the 2025 (PY50) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and vote on the 2026 meeting calendar. Public comment will be taken on the 2024 (PY49) CAPER report and other agenda items.

• Update on the 2025 (PY50) CDBG Grant
• Approval of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Public comment on the 2024 (PY49) CAPER report

Downtown Business District

The December 17, 2025 monthly meeting of the Middletown Downtown Business District has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next scheduled meeting is January 28, 2026.

Riverfront Boathouse Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Boathouse Building Committee scheduled for December 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Russell Library Board of Trustees

The Russell Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and discuss a feasibility study for a potential new location at City Hall. The meeting includes an election for vice president and an executive session to discuss strategy and real estate.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Vice President election
• Unfinished Business: Russell Library/City Hall Feasibility Study Committee
• Executive Session to discuss strategy and real estate
• Committee Reports: Executive, Finance, Governance, and Strategic Planning

Clean Energy Taskforce

The Middletown Clean Energy Task Force will approve minutes from its November 18 meeting and receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the 911 Building Committee, Macdonough School Building Committee, EV charger grant, solar canopy at Beman Middle School, and the Heatsmart Middletown Project. The board will also discuss a new proposal titled TEN4CT (Thermal Energy Networks for CT). No decisions are recorded in the agenda beyond the approval of minutes and the consideration of the new proposal.

• Approval of minutes from the Nov. 18, 2025 meeting
• Update from the 911 Building Committee
• Update from the Macdonough School Building Committee
• Update on Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant: EV Chargers
• New business: TEN4CT (Thermal Energy Networks for CT)

Resource Recovery Commission to ECCRA

The December 2025 ECCRA meeting has been cancelled according to a memo from the Finance Department. No decisions or discussions were held.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered.

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to address a personnel matter. The board will consider approving and signing a separation agreement for Dr. Vázquez Matos.

• Proposed separation agreement with Dr. Vázquez Matos

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education has canceled its Policy Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025. The next meeting is set for January 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Conference Room B at the Dr. Alfred Tychsen Administration Building.

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and set 2026 meeting dates. Members will receive information on Connecticut Housing Bill 8002, including a municipal guide from the CT COG Housing Working Group and a steering committee for housing growth plans. The 2025 year will be reviewed, and officers for 2026 will be elected.

• Approval of September 23 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates and discussion of joint REDC meetings
• Information on Housing Bill 8002: CT COG Housing Working Group municipal guide and Steering Committee for Housing Growth Plans
• 2025 year recap
• Election of 2026 officers

Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board

The Youth Services Bureau Advisory Board will meet to hear a presentation titled 'Resilience and Connection in Middletown, CT'. The meeting also includes time for public comment and general updates.

• Presentation: Resilience and Connection in Middletown, CT

Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

The Commission on Conservation & Agriculture will hold a public forum on a new proposed animal ordinance. They will also discuss property acquisitions using open space bond funds and consider recreational grant applications for trails and parks. The meeting includes an executive session on Boston Road and farmland leases on Long Lane and Randolph Road.

• Public forum on new proposed animal ordinance by Director of Health
• Request for comment on Newfield Street Multi-Use Trail at Lawrence School
• Discussion of CT Recreational Grant applications for Lamentation Mountain Master Plan and Pistol Creek
• Discussion on property acquisition process and Open Space Bond
• Executive session items: Boston Road, Farmland lease – Long Lane, Farmland lease – Randolph Road

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission meets to hear the Fire Department's monthly report, discuss old business including overtime status and the Cross Street project, and consider new business on HAAS technology. The monthly summary from the Telecommunications Committee will also be presented.

• Fire Department monthly report (call comparison, fire calls, events, training)
• Old business: overtime status and apparatus updates
• Training building update
• Cross Street update
• New business: HAAS technology discussion

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will review statistics and a revised ordinance regarding automated speed traffic cameras. The body will also discuss contract negotiations and review monthly police department reports.

• Revised ordinance for Automated Speed Traffic Cameras
• Hearing Officer names and rates for speed cameras
• Contract negotiations
• Monthly reports on overtime balances and incident statistics

Mattabassett District Board

The Board of Directors will meet to review the November 2025 treasurer's report, budget statements, and staff operational data. The meeting includes reports on effluent quality, nitrogen levels, and committee updates.

• Review of November 2025 Check Register Report
• Analysis of cash flow and checkbooks
• Staff reports on safety, energy, and effluent quality
• Reports from Engineering, Finance, HR, Property Management, Public Relations, and Assessment Planning committees

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Budget Committee will meet virtually on December 15, 2025. Items include approving October meeting minutes, reviewing financials and transfers, an update on Macdonough School renovation and state approval to begin work, capital projects for Moody and Spencer school roofs and security, and discussion of the ongoing 2026-2027 budget process. The committee will also set meeting dates for 2026.

• Motion to approve the minutes of October 27, 2025 meeting
• Review of Financials and Transfers
• Update: Macdonough School renovation and State’s approval of the request to begin work
• Capital Projects: Moody & Spencer roofs and security
• Discussion about the ongoing budget process for 2026-2027

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District board will review and approve minutes from multiple committee and board meetings, hear reports from the treasurer, executive director, and department heads. New business includes discussion of the FY27 budget, setting 2026-27 town dues, a compensation review, and approvals for drug/alcohol and procurement policies. Public comments are invited on agenda items.

• Discussion of FY27 budget
• Setting 2026-27 town dues
• Compensation review
• Drug and alcohol policy approval
• Procurement policy approval

Area Transit District

The Expansion Committee is meeting to receive updates on potential memberships for several towns. The body will also establish its 2026 meeting schedule.

• Update on potential East Haddam membership
• Update on potential Madison and Guilford membership
• Update on potential Cromwell membership
• 2026 Meeting Schedule

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will hold a regular meeting via Webex on December 11, 2025. Agenda items include approval of November minutes, setting the 2026 meeting schedule, and discussing old business on several properties: Stonegate Apartments, 455 & 465 Middlefield Street, 52 North Main Street, and 212 Sisk and 20 White Street.

• 2026 Code Enforcement Meeting Schedule
• Stonegate Apartments (Mayor's Office)
• 455 & 465 Middlefield Street (Land Use)
• 52 North Main Street (Land Use)
• 212 Sisk and 20 White Street (Land Use)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed water shut off policy, an estimated billing policy, and a goodwill adjustment for 322 Poplar Rd. The board will also receive litigation updates regarding Metro Square and review monthly financial reports.

• Public hearing (topic not specified in agenda)
• Proposed Water Shut Off Policy
• Estimated Billing Policy memo to Jerome Bruton
• Good Will Adjustment – 322 Poplar Rd – Vinci
• Litigation Letter regarding Metro Square

General Counsel Commission

The General Counsel Commission will hold a hybrid regular meeting on December 11, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, approval of October 28 special meeting minutes, and new business: a proposed ordinance on automatic traffic safety devices (Chapter 99), the 2026 meeting schedule, and a job description for Scheduling Clerk. Old business covers an ordinance exempting certain nonprofit organizations (Section 272-6), recruitment efforts, a Baker Tilly update, and a vacancy report.

• Ordinance – Automatic Traffic Safety Devices (Chapter 99)
• Ordinance – Exemption of certain nonprofit organizations (272-6)
• Job Description – Scheduling Clerk
• 2026 GCC Meeting Schedule
• Baker Tilly Update

Public Works & Facilities Commission

The Public Works & Facilities Commission will hear updates on ongoing projects including Green Street, pavement management, and Saybrook Road, as well as the SAYT-RFP. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and approval of monthly reports from highway, parks, and recycling divisions.

• Update on Green Street, pavement management, and Saybrook Road projects
• Old business: SAYT-RFP status update
• November 2025 monthly reports from Highway, Parks, and Recycling divisions
• November 2025 building permits and public works overtime report
• Correspondence and department updates

The Public Works & Facilities Commission met via WebEx to discuss staffing changes, road bond balances, project plans, and an upcoming sanitation RFP. No formal approvals or votes on proposals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Tony Gennaro, seconded by Leslie Spatola, all in favor)

Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and discuss occupancy, financials, building issues, capital needs, and donations. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting schedule
• Review of occupancy status
• Review of financials
• Discussion of capital needs assessment

The advisory committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to keep the 2026 meeting schedule on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m., using a hybrid format. A motion to add a public session to the monthly agenda and to file the schedule and Zoom information with the town clerk was seconded and approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: 2nd Wednesday each month at 5 p.m., hybrid format
• Approved addition of a public session to the monthly agenda and filing with town clerk
• Motion to adjourn approved

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Middletown Zoning Board of Appeals holds a special meeting with two public hearings. They will consider a variance request to waive the 200-foot frontage requirement for a two-lot subdivision at 109 Old Road Drive. They will also hear an appeal of a notice of violation for an alleged sixth illegal unit at 36 Miles Avenue. Additionally, the board will adopt the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Variance request (V2025-9) for two-lot subdivision at 109 Old Road Drive, R-60 zone, to waive 200' frontage requirement
• Appeal (A2025-3) of Notice of Violation for a sixth illegal unit at 36 Miles Avenue, M zone
• Adoption of the 2026 Meeting Calendar

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It granted a variance (V2025-9) to waive the 200‑foot frontage rule for a two‑lot subdivision at 109 Old Road Drive, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board denied an appeal (A2025-3) concerning an alleged illegal sixth unit at 36 Miles Avenue, with a 2‑3 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (5-0-0)
• Approved variance V2025-9 for 109 Old Road Drive (5-0-0)
• Denied appeal A2025-3 for 36 Miles Avenue (2-3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a used car sales facility at 770 Newfield Street, a three-lot subdivision at 672 East Main Street, and special exceptions to build a single-family home on each of two proposed lots. The Commission will also consider affirmative reports for lease renewals at the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park for four tenants: Chop Shop, Koby Nelson, Good Vibes Kettle Corn, and Nick Puorro.

• Public hearing for special exception for used automobile sales facility at 770 Newfield Street Unit 2A (NPC zone)
• Public hearing for subdivision creating 3 lots from 4.25 acres at 672 East Main Street (RPZ zone)
• Public hearing for special exception to build a single-family home on proposed Lot A at 672 East Main Street
• Public hearing for special exception to build a single-family home on proposed Lot B at 672 East Main Street
• Affirmative GS 8-24 reports for lease renewals at 180 Johnson Street: Chop Shop, Koby Nelson, Good Vibes Kettle Corn, and Nick Puorro

The Planning & Zoning Commission combined three agenda items and unanimously approved a special exception for a used automobile sales facility at 770 Newfield St Unit 2A. It also approved a subdivision of a 4.25‑acre property at 672 East Main St into three lots and special exceptions for single‑family homes on Lots A and B at the same address. Additionally, the commission approved lease renewals for four tenants at the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park and adopted the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Combined items 6.2‑6.4 (7‑0)
• Approved special exception for used auto sales at 770 Newfield St Unit 2A (7‑0)
• Approved subdivision of 4.25‑acre property at 672 East Main St into three lots (7‑0)
• Approved special exception for single‑family home on Lot A, 672 East Main St (7‑0)
• Approved special exception for single‑family home on Lot B, 672 East Main St (7‑0)
• Approved lease renewals (GS 8‑24) for four tenants at R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will review the status of multiple rental complaints, including pending matters and withdrawn cases. The body will also hold hearings and deliberations for several specific complaints and approve the meeting schedule for January 2026 through January 2027.

• Approval of 2026 – January 2027 schedule of meetings
• Hearings and decisions regarding complaints: Martin v. Carabetta, Chasse v. Kosel Equity / Up Realty, and Muscatello v. Carabetta
• Compliance hearing for Dabe v. Carabetta
• Hearing regarding stipulation for approval for Renner / Michaud v. Carabetta
• Status reports on pending complaints including Moses v. Better Provisions LLC and Young v. Kosel Equity

The Fair Rent Commission unanimously accepted stipulated orders in the Renner/Michaud, Martin, and Dabe cases, and found compliance with the August 13, 2025 order. It also approved the 2026‑2027 schedule of commission meetings. All motions were passed without dissent.

• Approved 2026‑2027 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted Renner/Michaud stipulated order as commission order (unanimous)
• Accepted Martin stipulated order as commission order (unanimous)
• Found compliance with August 13, 2025 stipulated order in Dabe case (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Approved old business to precede new business (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of minutes (no vote recorded)

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District Finance Committee will discuss budget versus actual spending and cash flow. New business includes setting 2026-27 town dues, considering salary increases, and approving the 2026 meeting schedule. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of budget vs. actual and cash flow
• Setting 2026-27 town dues
• Considering salary increases
• Approving 2026 schedule of meetings
• Next meeting set for February 11, 2026

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider a motion to adopt the 2026 Legislative Agenda and approve the FY2025 audit. They will also elect officers for 2026, set FY2027 dues, and vote on a new household hazardous waste vendor contract and an EPA Brownfield grant application. Updates on transportation planning, including the SS4A Action Plan and 27-30 TIP, will be presented.

• Vote on RiverCOG 2026 Legislative Agenda (motion)
• Approve RiverCOG FY2025 Audit (motion)
• New Household Hazardous Waste Vendor Contract (motion)
• EPA Brownfield Grant Application (motion)
• FY2027 RiverCOG Dues

Design Review & Preservation Board, Middletown

The regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Board of Health

The Middletown Board of Health will review and vote on the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting, hear any public comments on agenda items, receive department and subcommittee reports, and decide whether to adopt the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 Board of Health meeting
• Public hearing on agenda items only
• Director and division reports
• Subcommittee report for ordinance and by‑law review
• Approve the 2026 Board of Health meeting calendar

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2026 Board of Health meeting calendar, moving the April 14 and September 8 dates to April 15 and September 9 to avoid conflicts with special Common Council meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar with date changes to April 15 and September 9 (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will review district highlights, including preschool outdoor classrooms and food pantries. Members will discuss a cell phone policy update, the 2025-2026 goals, and the interim superintendent transition. The board is also scheduled to vote on several action items.

• Action on the addition of a new AP Physics C course
• Proposal to dissolve the Facilities Committee
• Update on the student cell phone policy
• Authorized signer change forms for the Child Nutrition Program
• Establishment of a Personnel Search Committee

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District Regular Transit Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a bus stop update, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. No major financial or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Bus Stop Update
• 2026 Meeting Schedule

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District Facilities Committee will discuss a joint Facilities Plan with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The meeting also includes standard reports and the proposal for the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Discussion of a Facilities Plan with the Connecticut DOT
• Executive Director's Report by J. Comerford
• Proposal for 2026 meeting schedule
• Next meeting scheduled for February 10, 2026
• Remote participation available via Zoom

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss and potentially vote on whether to divest or retain the city-owned property at 51 Green Street under Ordinance 232. The commission will also set its 2026 meeting calendar and discuss topics for upcoming meetings. Public comment will be taken during the public session.

• Discussion and possible vote on divesting or retaining 51 Green Street property per Ordinance 232
• Approval of 2026 Economic Development Annual Meeting Calendar
• Preliminary discussion on topics for future meetings
• Public session for resident input

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Economic Development meeting calendar. Mayor Gene Nocera announced the city will keep 51 Green Street for swing‑space use and will no longer sell the property. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved November 18 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Economic Development calendar (all in favor)
• Decided to retain 51 Green Street for swing‑space use and repairs (Mayor decision)
• Declared 51 Green Street no longer for sale (Mayor decision)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss operational costs and proposals for parking fees and permits. The body will also review the status of a new garage and specific parking lot maintenance.

• Parking fee and permits proposal
• Parking department costs
• Update on New Garage
• Washington & Broad Street Lot meter displays
• WeHa Parking App

The Parking Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. No new or old business items received decisions, as updates were reported as having no substantive information. The committee then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee

The committee will discuss the status of several current infrastructure projects and review minutes from the November meeting. The body will also coordinate reports from ECOIN and Sustainable Middletown and set the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Study
• Air Line Trail and Newfield Corridor Trail updates
• Saybrook Road (East Main to Tryon) project
• Route 9 CTDOT project updates
• Road Bond and traffic signal work

The Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee reviewed status reports on several ongoing projects, including the Safe Streets and Roads for All study, Air Line Trail boardwalk, Newfield Corridor Trail wetlands flagging, Route 9 permits and detours, traffic cameras, and signal work. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were taken. The committee also discussed the 2026 meeting calendar and the possibility of in‑person meetings.

Anti-Racism Task Force

The Anti-Racism Task Force will discuss work group reports on labor equity, information equity, housing segregation, education equity, and community building. Old business includes filling membership vacancies and approving the Q Williams Scholarship amount and launch date. New business includes a vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and creating a community focus group for event planning.

• Approval of Q Williams Scholarship amount and launch date
• Vote on 2026 scheduled meetings
• Membership vacancies: potential new members Marco David, Stephen Byers, Taylor Tinney, Josi Cooke
• Discussion of ARTF Community Information Hub – identifying collaborating entities and next steps
• Community building work group report on fundraisers/events and engagement strategies

The Anti‑Racism Task Force voted anonymously to increase the 2026 scholarship amount to $2,100 and to add an annual $100 increment. It also voted anonymously to move future meetings to the second Thursday of each month. Additional anonymous votes approved a $100 contribution to the school GIFTS program for Christmas and support for a pop‑up pantry on Dec. 19. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Increase 2026 scholarship amount to $2,100 (anonymous vote)
• Approve annual $100 increase to scholarship amount (anonymous vote)
• Change meeting day to second Thursday of each month (anonymous vote)
• Allocate $100 to school GIFTS program for Christmas (anonymous vote)
• Support pop‑up pantry on Dec. 19 (anonymous vote)
• Adjourn meeting – motion approved unanimously

Mattabassett District Board

The Public Relations Committee of the Mattabassett District will meet on December 8, 2025, to discuss recognition awards for years of service, safety days, social media updates (including website enhancements and a 'How it Works' video), a water cast presentation with dashboard and monthly reporting, and related business and staff updates. This is a committee meeting focused on planning and outreach.

• Recognition Awards for Years of Service
• Safety Days discussion
• Social Media updates: website, 'How it Works' video, ongoing maintenance
• Water cast presentation: dashboard and monthly reporting
• Related business and staff updates

The committee met on December 8, 2025 at the Mattabassett District offices. Members discussed recognition award gift certificates, safety updates, social media management, and a Watercast dashboard presentation. No formal approvals or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:32 PM.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (no vote tally needed)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Budget Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee

The committee is meeting to review developments regarding the America 250 semiquincentennial. Discussions will focus on a press release, logo, fundraising, and beautification efforts.

• Review of press release and logo
• Discussion of flags and banner schedule
• CGI and quote status updates
• Fundraising updates

The committee accepted the revised logo for the 250th celebration unanimously. It approved moving forward with CGI as the banner program vendor, with one member opposing. The 250th Beautification and Fundraising subcommittees were created, each passing unanimously, while the Marketing and Parade subcommittees were not formed.

• Accepted revised 250th logo (unanimous)
• Approved CGI as banner vendor (passed with one opposition)
• Formed 250th Beautification Subcommittee, Chair Sandra Russo Driska (unanimous)
• Formed 250th Fundraising Subcommittee, Chair Mayor Gene P. Nocera (unanimous)
• Decided not to form a Marketing Subcommittee
• Decided not to form a Parade Subcommittee
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Housing Authority

The Middletown Housing Authority Board will consider two resolutions at its December 8, 2025 meeting. Resolution 2025-67 proposes extending the Executive Director’s contract. Resolution 2025-68 proposes accepting the Authority’s annual external audit. The meeting also includes routine reports, public comment, and old and new business items.

• Resolution 2025-67 – approval of extension of Executive Director’s contract
• Resolution 2025-68 – acceptance of the Authority’s annual external audit

The board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved Resolution 2025-67, extending the Executive Director’s contract. The board also unanimously accepted the annual external audit, which received a clean opinion. No other business was discussed.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Extension of Executive Director’s contract (unanimous)
• Accepted annual external audit with clean opinion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee

The Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee will hold a special hybrid meeting on December 4, 2025. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes, a director's report on budget status, approval of the 2026 meeting schedule, and a meet-and-greet with Tecton. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 28 regular and September 17 special meetings
• Director's report on budget status
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Meet and greet with Tecton

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a special meeting for its annual retreat workshop. The session includes training for new board members and a discussion on roles and goals. The board also proposes an executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications regarding former Superintendent Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos.

• New Board Member Training
• Discussion of Board of Education roles and goals
• Proposed executive session regarding former Superintendent Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM has been canceled. No agenda items are considered.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been canceled.

Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency

The Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency will review several development applications and water system interconnections. The body will also discuss drafts for the Middletown Wetlands Regulations.

• Proposed 6-lot subdivision of 10.3 acres at Freeman Road (W2025-8)
• Proposed single family home construction at Villa Street (W2025-9)
• Proposed emergency water system interconnections for Cromwell Fire District (W2025-10)
• Proposed single family home construction at Arbutus Street (W2025-11)
• Notice of Violation for 350 Randolph Road

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved three pending applications and scheduled public hearings for January 7, 2026. The agency also approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting, tabled regulation amendments due to a member’s absence, and adjourned the session. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted subdivision application on Freeman Road (Map-Lot 54-0028) and scheduled public hearing Jan 7, 2026 (unanimously)
• Accepted single‑family home construction application on Villa Street (Map-Lot 14-0125) and scheduled public hearing Jan 7, 2026 (unanimously)
• Accepted emergency water‑system interconnection project application and scheduled public hearing Jan 7, 2026 (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of the October 1, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Tabled MIWWA regulation amendments and Official Wetlands Map due to Jennifer Greenberg’s absence (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:38 pm (unanimously)

Russell Library Executive Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and establish the meeting schedule for January 2026 through January 2027. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss strategy.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of meetings for January 2026 - January 2027
• Executive session to discuss strategy

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the schedule of meetings for January 2026 through January 2027. A motion passed to add an agenda item to discuss the recent vacancy in the Vice President position of the Board of Trustees. The committee entered and exited an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved 06/03/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved schedule of meetings Jan 2026‑Jan 2027 (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to discuss Vice President vacancy (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 5:12 p.m. (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 5:33 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee Concerning People with Disabilities

The Committee Concerning People with Disabilities will meet to review department reports and discuss new business. The agenda includes a presentation from the Housing Authority and planning for the 2027 annual meeting schedule.

• Review of ADA Summary Report
• Presentation by Ben Bare from the Housing Authority
• Planning of CCPD Annual Meeting Schedule 2027
• Approval of October 7th minutes

The committee approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to accept the 2026 CCPD meeting dates passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a carried motion.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted 2026 CCPD meeting dates (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Finance Committee will meet on December 1, 2025 to receive a presentation on the draft FY2025 audit from the auditor, who will attend remotely. The committee will also discuss related business and receive staff updates.

• Audit DRAFT FY2025 presentation by auditor (remote)
• Related business and staff updates

The committee unanimously approved a motion to amend its agenda to include a presentation of the FY 2027 budget. The auditor could not attend the FY 2025 audit draft review and will meet with the committee remotely later in December. The committee also unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:27 a.m.

• Amended agenda to include FY 2027 budget presentation – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously

Common Council

The Middletown Common Council will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and consider several appropriations. Major budget actions include a $500,000 state grant for police speed‑safety cameras, $45,485 for library wage increases, and $50,000 for emergency public‑works repairs at 17 Miller Street and the Oddfellow Playhouse. The council will also allocate $30,500 from the Arts Support Services Grant to multiple cultural projects and approve a $28,776.28 grant application for Keating Elevator Repair. Additional items include a bid waiver for composting services and equipment purchases.

• Police: $500,000 state grant for automated traffic enforcement safety devices (speed cameras)
• Library: $45,485 general‑fund appropriation for Russell Library employees union wage increases
• Public Works: $50,000 for emergency work at 17 Miller Street and Oddfellow Playhouse Building, 120 Washington Street
• Arts Support Services Grant: $30,500 allocated to African American Cultural Center, John F. Ward Photographer, Dee’s Crafty Bees, ARTFARM, Resonant Motion, CNTR, and Oddfellows Playhouse
• Keating Elevator Repair: $28,776.28 grant application to the State of Connecticut Local Capital Projects Improvement Program

The Common Council amended and accepted the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. It approved three special resolutions honoring Councilman Eugene Nocera and two Little League championship teams by acclamation. The council also adopted the 2026 Common Council meeting schedule with an 11‑aye vote and approved the minutes of a January 2, 2024 special meeting.

• Amended agenda (Item 11A moved, Item 5B removed) – approved unanimously (11 aye votes)
• Accepted amended agenda – approved unanimously (11 aye votes)
• Resolution honoring Councilman Eugene P. Nocera – approved by acclamation
• Resolution honoring Middletown Little League Baseball 10‑U champions – approved by acclamation
• Resolution honoring Middletown Little League Softball 10‑U champions – approved by acclamation
• Adopted Common Council meeting schedule for 2026 – approved (11 aye votes)
• Approved minutes of Common Council Special Meeting (Jan 2 2024) – approved (11 aye votes)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting for a Questions to Directors Workshop. The agenda consists of procedural items and the workshop session.

The Middletown Common Council convened a special meeting to field questions for city directors and library staff. Discussions covered the Russell Library salary negotiations, past funding practices, staff racial composition, and safety concerns at 17 Miller Street and Oddfellows Playhouse. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the session.

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education will hold a special meeting on November 25, 2025. The agenda includes a confidential executive‑session discussion of attorney‑client communications about the contract status of Superintendent Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos. The board will also discuss and may take action on the contract with Dr. Vázquez Matos.

• Confidential attorney‑client communications regarding Dr. Vázquez Matos' contract (executive session)
• Discussion and possible action on the contract between the Board and Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos

Finance & Government Operations Commission

The Finance & Government Operations Commission will consider several resolutions and grant confirmations, including authorizing the Midden Trail project by the Jonah Center for Earth and Art, approving bid waivers for leaf composting and a plow truck purchase, and confirming grants for the police department ($500,000 from automated traffic enforcement) and the Board of Education ($1,445,586.25). The commission also has reports on fund transfers, investments, and expenditures.

• Resolution to authorize the Jonah Center for Earth and Art to plan, fundraise, and construct the Midden Trail project
• Grant confirmation of $500,000 from Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices Program for police department
• Bid waiver to allow Kolman Farms to compost city leaves for $50,000 annually for five years
• Bid waiver to purchase a 2007 International 7400 plow truck and Mott 1072 mower for $30,000 from the Town of Ellington
• Grant confirmation of $1,445,586.25 for Middletown Board of Education from various grants

The Finance & Government Operations Commission approved several items, including a $500,000 police grant, a $700 tree‑planning grant, a $50,000‑per‑year leaf‑composting waiver, a $30,000 vehicle purchase waiver, a one‑year extension of contract #2022‑016, and authorization for the Jonah Center to plan the Midden Trail project. The Middletown Board of Education grant totaling $1,445,586.25 for education programs was also approved. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved $500,000 police grant (4‑0)
• Approved $700 tree‑planning grant (4‑0)
• Approved $50,000‑per‑year leaf‑composting bid waiver for five years (4‑0)
• Approved $30,000 vehicle purchase bid waiver (4‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension of Contract Award Bid #2022‑016 (4‑0)
• Authorized Jonah Center to plan and build the Midden Trail project (4‑0)
• Approved $1,445,586.25 Board of Education grant for education programs (4‑0)
• Approved $700 grant from Sally & Sal D’Aquilla Salix Fund (4‑0)

Sanitary Disposal District Commission

The Sanitary Disposal District Commission will review the status of the SAYT Program, discuss sanitation fund allocation and disbursements, and review commercial account fees. The commission will also review projected billing and collection activities, anticipated expenditures and receivables for the current program into 2026, and discuss the budget. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Review of status of SAYT Program
• Discussion on sanitation district fund allocation and disbursements
• Review of commercial account fees
• Review of projected billing and collection activities
• Discussion of anticipated expenditures and receivables into 2026 and budget

The commission accepted the October 28 minutes. It voted unanimously to terminate the SAYT program and to raise dumpster and cart rates by 15% to cover tip fees. The board approved an annual fee of $360 for residents who use 35‑gallon trash cans. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted October 28 minutes (motion carried)
• Ended SAYT program and approved 15% rate increase for dumpsters and carts (unanimous vote)
• Approved $360 per year fee for 35‑gallon trash cans (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Engineering Committee meets to receive updates on ongoing projects including odor control assessments, pump station upgrades, and incinerator maintenance. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is limited to staff reports and discussions.

• Odor Control Assessment update including rollup door, centrate pump station upgrade, and H2S monitoring
• Consultant recommendation for dewatering building chemical odor treatment system replacement
• Incinerator violations consent order update
• Sibley Property request for release of portion of District right-of-way
• NPDES permit renewal status update

The Engineering Committee met on November 24, 2025 to receive updates on odor control, pump stations, incinerator work, and other projects. No substantive approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously at 6:16 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Regional Planning Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss HB8002, a proposed state act concerning housing growth. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of past minutes and public comment. No voting actions are scheduled on the housing bill; it is for overview and discussion only.

• Overview and discussion of HB8002, An Act Concerning Housing Growth (state bill link provided)
• Referrals: current referrals viewable at RiverCOG website
• Miscellaneous state, regional, and local planning issues

Anti-Racism Task Force

The Anti-Racism Task Force is scheduled for a special meeting on November 20, 2025. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific discussion items.

Keigwin Building Committee

The Keigwin School Building Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve several invoices and applications for payment. The committee will also review minutes from the October 16 meeting and propose meeting dates for 2025-2026.

• Payment application from Young Developers for $163,115.00
• Payment application from Action Air Systems for $15,770.00
• Invoice from Silver Petrucelli & Associates for $380.00
• Invoice from committee secretary Joshua Burger for $317.33

The Keigwin Building Committee approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and proposed meeting dates. It approved invoices for $380.00 (Silver Petrucelli & Associates) and $317.33 (Committee Secretary Joshua Burger), as well as a $15,770.00 application from Action Air Systems. The committee voted to hold approval of a $163,115.00 payment for the Young Developers project pending further review of roof damage.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved invoice #25-2787 for $380.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Application #250006-005 for $15,770.00 (unanimous)
• Held approval of $163,115.00 payment for Young Developers project (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Joshua Burger for $317.33 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 pm (unanimous)

Walter C. Jones Fund

The Walter C. Jones Fund Committee will meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Room B‑12 of the City Hall. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, attendance, approval of agenda and minutes, old business, new business, and announcements. No specific policy proposals or contracts are noted in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Attendance and Quorum Confirmation
• Approval of Agenda and Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Old Business
• Discussion of New Business

The Walter C. Jones Fund committee approved the November 20, 2025 agenda. It also approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. No other business was taken up. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

• Approved November 20 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 23 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 p.m.

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review old business items including the tree warden report, account balances, and updates on several projects. They will also discuss the status of a $3,300 donation, tree ordinance revisions, the arborist vacancy, and the CT DEEP Trees for Communities Grant Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion meeting.

• Urban Forestry Account Balance: $13,432.21
• General Fund Tree Account: $44,380.24
• Status of $3,300 donation from the Jonah Center
• Downtown Business District tree pit project
• CT DEEP Trees for Communities Grant Program

The commission approved the October 23 minutes unanimously. Jane Harris announced she will vacate her seat in December and the chair will look for new candidates. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved October 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Jane Harris will step down in December; Steve will identify replacement candidates

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

The Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and Keigwin School Building Committees will meet to review several invoices and applications for payment. The body will also discuss the 2025-2026 meeting schedule.

• Payment application from Young Developers for $163,115.00 (project 083-0124 RR)
• Payment application from Action Air Systems for $15,770.00
• Invoice from Silver Petrucelli & Associates for $380.00
• Invoice from committee secretary Joshua Burger for $317.33

The committee approved the agenda, minutes from the October meeting, and the proposed 2025‑2026 meeting dates. It also approved four invoices totaling $1,075.33 and a $15,770 contract with Action Air Systems. The $163,115 payment for the Young Developers project was held pending further review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved invoice #25-2787 for $380.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Action Air Systems contract for $15,770.00 (unanimous)
• Deferred payment of $163,115.00 for Young Developers project (unanimous)
• Approved Joshua Burger invoice for $317.33 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to potentially appoint an Interim Superintendent of Schools. The body will also discuss legal advice regarding superintendent employment contracts and the contract of Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos.

• Possible action on appointment of Interim Superintendent of Schools
• Discussion of legal advice regarding superintendent employment and contracts
• Possible action on the employment contract of Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos
• Approval of November 18, 2025 Emergency Meeting minutes

Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee

The Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee will approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting, review updates on outreach efforts, and decide on next steps for the library's strategic plan. The group will also set meeting dates for the upcoming year. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting
• Update on outreach work by Professor Haddad’s class and library staff
• Determine next steps for the library strategic plan
• Schedule meeting dates for January 2026 through January 2027

The Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee approved the minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved the regular meeting schedule for January through May 2026, keeping meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday, with February moving to the second Thursday. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved regular meeting dates Jan‑May 2026, meetings at 5:30 p.m. third Thursday (Feb second Thursday) (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (all in favor)

Indoor Air Quality

The City of Middletown and related building committees will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss indoor air quality, review committee minutes, and consider invoices totaling over $163,000.

• Discussion of Indoor Air Quality and Keigwin School Building Committee matters
• Review and possible action on invoice #25-2787 for $380.00
• Review and possible action on Application #250006-005 for $15,770.00
• Review and possible action on Application No 3 for $163,115.00
• Review and possible action on invoice for $317.33

The committee approved several routine invoices and applications, including a $380 invoice from Silver Petrucelli & Associates and a $15,770 application from Action Air Systems, all unanimously. It also voted to hold approval of a $163,115 payment for project 083-0124 RR for Young Developers because of damage to the Snow School roof. All other motions, such as adopting the agenda and meeting dates, were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting dates for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice #25‑2787 for $380.00 (unanimous)
• Approved application #250006‑005 for $15,770.00 (unanimous)
• Held approval of $163,115.00 payment for project 083‑0124 RR (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Joshua Burger for $317.33 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Snow School Roof Building Committee

The Snow Roof, Farm Hill Roof, Keigwin School, and Indoor Air Quality building committees will meet to discuss several invoices and applications. The body will consider payments for professional services and construction work.

• Invoice #25-2787 from Silver Petrucelli & Associates for $380.00
• Application #250006-005 from Action Air Systems for $15,770.00
• Application No 3 for project 083-0124 RR from Young Developers for $163,115.00
• Invoice from committee secretary Joshua Burger for $317.33
• Proposed meeting dates for 2025-2026

The Snow School Roof Building Committee approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the 2025‑2026 meeting schedule. It approved three invoices totaling $867.33 and approved a $15,770 contract with Action Air Systems. The committee voted to hold approval of a $163,115 payment for the Young Developers project until the next meeting. All motions were approved by all members present.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved invoice #25-2787 for $380.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Application #250006-005 for $15,770.00 (unanimous)
• Held approval of Application No 3 payment $163,115.00 until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Joshua Burger for $317.33 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affirmative Action Monitoring Committee

The Middletown Affirmative Action Monitoring Committee will consider routine approvals of its agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members will discuss the 2025‑2026 first‑quarter employment activity report, hiring goals, and the first‑quarter vacancy report. The committee will vote on the proposed 2026 meeting schedule before adjourning.

• Approve meeting agenda for November 20, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes from August 28, 2025
• Open discussion: 2025‑2026 Q1 employment activity report and hiring goals
• Open discussion: Q1 vacancy report
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule

The committee approved the November 20 agenda and the August 28 minutes. It also approved the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Recreation & Community Services Commission

The Recreation & Senior Services Commission will hold a public hearing and approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It will consider a resolution regarding camp fees, recommend new commission appointments, and set meeting dates for 2026. The agenda also includes department updates and updates on ARPA-funded projects.

• Resolution for Camp Fees
• Commission Appointment Recommendations
• Meeting Dates for 2026
• Department Updates
• ARPA Project Updates

The commission approved the October 16, 2025 minutes and a resolution to raise camp fees by 4% annually, both unanimously. Commissioners also approved the 2026 meeting schedule unanimously. The commission noted a vacancy that must be filled by a Democratic member and directed the director to seek a recommendation from the mayor’s office and the Democratic Town Committee.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 4% annual camp fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Directed Director to seek Democratic candidate to fill vacancy (pending)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will meet to discuss updates from meetings with the City Health Department regarding a survey and review a draft, as well as discuss next steps and commission vacancies. The agenda also includes approval of the 2026 meeting schedule, the November 19 agenda, and minutes from August and October.

• Discuss updates on meeting with the City Health Department regarding Survey Monkey and review draft of survey
• Discuss updates on meeting with Principal Dr. Lilyana Auster
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule
• Discuss commission vacancies
• Review 2025 attendance

The commission could not approve the meeting agenda, the August 20, 2025 minutes, or the 2026 meeting schedule because a quorum was not present. No substantive actions or approvals were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

LGBTQIA+ Commission

The LGBTQIA+ Commission will approve the minutes from the October 15 meeting and discuss new event applications, including a Gender Expansive Hangout on Dec. 4 and a First Day Queer Hike on Jan. 1. The body will review old business such as the Middletown Pride Community Events Program, which has a total approved spending of $18,525 for FY 2025-2026, and specific event costs for Transgender Day of Remembrance, Pridesgiving Dinner, and One Big Queer First Date. Additional updates will cover grant programs, scholarship program, and policy reviews.

• Approve $18,525 spending for Middletown Pride Community Events Program (FY 2025-2026)
• Review application for Gender Expansive Hangout, Dec. 4, 2025, 6–7:30 pm at Revive, 149 Williams Street, cost $0
• Review application for First Day Queer Hike, Jan. 1, 2026, 1–2:30 pm at Wadsworth Falls State Park, 721 Wadsworth Street, cost $0
• Approve $600 for Transgender Day of Remembrance at Woodhead Lounge, Exley Science Center, Wesleyan, and $1,045 for event at First Church
• Approve $2,450 for Annual Pridesgiving Dinner at Perk on Main and $2,250 for One Big Queer First Date at La Casa Mania

The commission amended the agenda to add a peer‑support program item and unanimously approved the October 15 minutes. It also unanimously approved three new events: a gender‑expansive hangout, a First Day Queer Hike, and a $3,000 peer‑support grant program at St. Vincent DePaul. Role assignments for PrideFEST 2026 were agreed upon, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Program item (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NB/Gender Expansive Hangout event (unanimous)
• Approved First Day Queer Hike event (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Grant Program at St. Vincent DePaul (unanimous)
• Assigned Graphic Designer role to Katherine Marrotte for PrideFEST 2026
• Assigned Website Reviewer role to Beth Shapiro for PrideFEST 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee special meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• The November 19, 2025 special meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Committee is cancelled.

Board of Education

The Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been canceled.

Downtown Business District

The Downtown Business District will consider approval of the October 2025 meeting minutes and the October 2025 financial statements. Staff will give updates on advertising, beautification, the gift‑card program and the upcoming Mardi Gras event. The agenda also includes a 925 Report and partner updates from city and community groups.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of October 2025 financial report
• Staff updates on advertising, beautification, gift‑card kiosk, and Mardi Gras
• 925 Report presentation
• Partner updates from city (Mayor, Police, Public Works, Economic Development, Health) and community (St. Vincent’s, Chamber of Commerce, Wesleyan University)

The board voted to approve the November 19 minutes and the October financial reports, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:28 a.m. after a unanimous vote. Treasurer Conley reported total city funds of $87,000, with $56,000 already received.

• Approved November meeting minutes (motion by Ford, second by Salafia, all in favor)
• Approved October financial reports (motion by Alexander, second by Salafia, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:28 a.m. (motion by Alexander, second by Ford, all in favor)

Lower Connecticut River Valley

This special joint meeting of the Lower Connecticut River Valley COG and MPO will conduct business for both bodies. The MPO will vote on a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) financial constraint addendum and receive updates on regional safety, RT9, and transit operations. The COG will discuss 2026 meeting dates, an economic development RFP, a legislative agenda draft, a regional waste study, and a natural hazard mitigation plan.

• Vote on 25-28 TIP Financial Constraint Addendum (motion)
• Update on Safe Streets and Roads for All – Regional Safety Action Plan
• RT9 Update (82-318)
• Economic Development Update – RFP for On-Call Economic Development Service
• Regional Waste Study and Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Riverfront Boathouse Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Boathouse Building Committee scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Common Council

The Common Council will meet immediately after the 6:00 PM meeting to elect leadership and consider resolutions authorizing Mayor Eugene P. Nocera to sign contracts and acquire property for a new sanitary sewer pump station.

• Election of Council President and President Pro Tempore
• Authorization for Mayor Eugene P. Nocera to sign contracts
• Purchase of 3,835 sq ft at 120 North Main Street for $19,200
• Discussion on Director of Public Works position
• Public comment period

Common Council

The Common Council holds a special workshop to review a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement between Russell Library Company and the Russell Library Employees Union. The contract would cover July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. No votes are scheduled; this is a presentation and discussion session.

• Presentation and Q&A on tentative labor agreement between Russell Library and its union, Local 1303-85

Russell Library Board of Trustees

The Russell Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting including a report from the Library Director, committee updates, and an executive session to discuss strategy and real estate. New business includes approval of board meeting dates for 2026-2027, a fiscal holiday calendar, and revised financial policies. The meeting also covers unfinished business regarding the Russell Library/City Hall Feasibility Study Committee.

• Executive session for strategy and real estate discussion
• Russell Library/City Hall Feasibility Study Committee report
• Revised Russell Library Financial Policies
• Approval of October 21, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Board meeting dates January 2026–January 2027

The Russell Library Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the draft schedule of board meetings for Jan 2026‑Jan 2027, the fiscal holiday calendar for 2026‑2027, and revised financial policies with a wording change on gift refusals. The board entered and exited an executive session on strategy and real estate, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft board meeting dates Jan 2026‑Jan 2027, moving Feb meeting to 4th Tuesday and start time to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal holiday calendar 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Approved revised financial policies with amendment to gift‑refusal wording (all in favor)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss strategy and real estate at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)
• Exited Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Clean Energy Taskforce

The Clean Energy Task Force will receive updates on building committees, EV charger installation, and the timeline for the HeatSmart campaign. New business includes the launch of PACE's Clean Energy Action Center on November 14. The group will also resume work on revising the 2019 municipal energy plan, discussing needed data and sources.

• Update on EV charger installation
• Contact about Macdonough School and High School fuel cell replacement and Beman solar canopies
• Timeline of HeatSmart campaign
• Resumption of work on revising 2019 municipal energy plan
• PACE's launch of Clean Energy Action Center on 11/14/25

The Clean Energy Task Force approved the meeting minutes as submitted. Members unanimously approved a motion to place a review of the clean‑energy ordinance on the agenda of the December Common Council meeting and to have a resolution sponsored by J. Pulino. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to place ordinance review on Dec Common Council agenda and sponsor resolution (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a pending ethics complaint (2025-01) in executive session. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public vote on the complaint.

• Executive session under C.G.S. § 1-200 (6)(A) for receipt of pending complaint 2025-01
• Public vote on complaint 2025-01 after executive session
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2025 special meeting

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting on November 18, 2025. The board will discuss confidential attorney-client privileged communication regarding the appointment, employment, and contract of Superintendent Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos. Following that discussion, the board may take action on appointing an interim superintendent.

• Emergency meeting held at Alfred B. Tychsen Administration Building, 311 Hunting Hill Ave.
• Discussion of confidential legal advice regarding superintendent appointment, employment, and contract
• Possible action on appointment of an Interim Superintendent of Schools

Board of Education

The Board of Education Policy Committee meeting set for November 18, 2025 has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting. The next scheduled meeting is on December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District Legislative Committee will meet to discuss a breakfast with the First Selectmen and conduct other business. The meeting will be held at the ETD Offices on N. Main St with a remote option available.

• Breakfast discussion with First Selectmen
• Meeting held at ETD Offices, 91 N. Main St
• Remote participation option available

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will vote on a resolution to transfer funds from the Economic Development Fund Balance and on lease renewals for four tenants. The commission will also continue discussion on the 51 Green Street property.

• Resolution – Transfer from Economic Development Fund Balance
• Lease Renewal K & D Machine (Chop Shop)
• Lease Renewal Nicholas Puorro, The Refuge
• Lease Renewal Koby Nelson
• Lease Renewal Good Vibes Kettle Corn

The committee approved the minutes from the October meetings. It authorized a $6,000 transfer from the Economic Development Fund Balance. It approved five‑year lease renewals for K & D Machine, Nicholas Puorro, Koby Nelson and Good Vibes Kettle Corn, all starting February 1 2026. It added an elevator repair item to the agenda and sent funding for that repair to the council for approval.

• Approved minutes of the October 14 and October 30 meetings (all in favor)
• Approved $6,000 transfer from Economic Development Fund Balance (all in favor)
• Approved 5‑year lease renewal for K & D Machine at $5.36 per sq. ft. (all in favor)
• Approved 5‑year lease renewal for Nicholas Puorro at $3.07 per sq. ft. (all in favor)
• Approved 5‑year lease renewal for Koby Nelson at $6.64 per sq. ft. (all in favor)
• Amended paperwork and approved 5‑year lease renewal for Good Vibes Kettle Corn at $5.50 per sq. ft. (all in favor)
• Added elevator repair item to agenda and sent funding request to council (all in favor)
• Approved motion on 51 Green Street discussion to obtain repair cost estimates (all in favor)

Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board

The Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board will meet to introduce new members and plan recruitment efforts. The board will also review the 2026 calendar and a Police and Youth report.

• YSBAB recruitment effort and next steps
• YSBAB 2026 calendar
• Police and Youth report

Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

The regular meeting of the Commission on Conservation & Agriculture scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum; no business conducted.

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to approve past minutes and discuss parking department costs, fee proposals, and repairs. The group will also review the status of the New Garage and the WeHa Parking App.

• Approval of June, July, August, and September 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of parking department costs
• Discussion of parking fee and permit proposal
• Discussion of parking sign repairs
• Review of Washington & Broad Street Lot meter displays

The committee approved a series of parking‑related changes, most notably raising the hourly parking fee to $1.75. It also adopted higher citation fines, new meter installations, and a shift to a mobile‑only payment system in under‑utilized areas. All actions were approved unanimously with no opposition recorded.

• Approved increase of hourly parking rate to $1.75 – Unanimously approved
• Approved installation of parking meters at all handicap spaces – Unanimously approved
• Approved increase of expired meter citation fine to $20 – Unanimously approved
• Approved increase of no‑parking citation fine to $25 – Unanimously approved
• Approved reduction of monthly commercial parking permits for employees earning < $31K from $50 to $25 – Unanimously approved
• Approved increase of fire‑lane citation fine to $50 – Unanimously approved
• Approved replacement of meters with Parkmobile in under‑utilized areas (Crescent St, South Main St, etc.) – Unanimously approved
• Approved change of street meter enforcement hours to 8 am‑8 pm, Monday‑Saturday – Unanimously approved

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve previous minutes, conduct a public hearing on agenda matters, and receive the Fire Department's monthly report. Old business covers overtime status, apparatus updates, training building, Cross Street update, and gear update. New business includes a conditional offer to a new hire. The commission will also hear a monthly summary from the Telecommunications Committee.

• Fire Department old business: overtime status, apparatus updates, training building, Cross Street update, gear update
• New business: conditional offer to a new hire
• Monthly summary from the Telecommunications Committee
• Public hearing limited to matters on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025

The Public Safety Commission voted to accept the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also approved, ending the November 17 session. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted minutes from October 20, 2025 (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous approval)

Public Safety Commission

The commission will hear updates on automated speed traffic cameras, including statistics, and consider confirmation of an additional $500,000 ATSED grant. Officers' accolades and monthly reports on overtime, community incidents, and accountability are also on the agenda. No old business is listed.

• Automated Speed Traffic Cameras – stats review
• St. Johns Square Intersection discussion
• ATSED Grant Confirmation in additional amount of $500,000
• Officers' Accolades – Christina Foss Rugan
• Monthly Reports: Overtime Balances, Community Reports, Incident Statistics, Accountability Update

The Public Safety Commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The commission also accepted confirmation of a $500,000 ATESD grant. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 20, 2025 PSC minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted $500,000 ATESD grant confirmation (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Mattabassett District Board

The Board of Directors will review routine financial reports including the treasurer's report, budget statement, and check register for October 2025. Staff and committee reports will also be presented, with no major action items on the agenda.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report covering receipts, expenditures, and investments
• Budget statement for review
• Check register for October 2025
• Staff reports including safety, operations, and effluent quality data

The Mattabassett District Board unanimously approved several routine items, including prior meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, the Budget Statement, and Staff Reports. It also approved budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025, increasing employee expenses by $34,500, increasing bond debt payment by $500, and decreasing professional services by $35,000. The board tabled the Bylaw Procurement Proposed Changes for the December meeting and adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved October 20, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Statement (unanimous)
• Approved Staff Reports (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Committee minutes of October 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget transfers: +$34,500 employee expenses, +$500 bond debt payment, -$35,000 professional services (unanimous)
• Tabled Bylaw Procurement Proposed Changes for December meeting
• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabasset District Finance Committee will meet on November 17, 2025 to examine the draft budget for fiscal year 2027, discuss possible revisions, and receive a remote presentation of the draft FY2025 audit. The meeting will also include related business and staff updates. Board members who are not on the Finance Committee will be noted.

• Review and possible revision of the FY2027 draft budget
• Remote presentation of the FY2025 draft audit
• Related business items
• Staff updates

The Finance Committee moved to adjourn and approved the motion unanimously. No substantive budget, audit, or staffing decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 PM (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to elect officers and approve the school calendar for the 2026-2027 year. The session includes reviews of district policies and financial reports. An executive session is proposed to discuss collective bargaining and the Superintendent of Schools.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
• Policy #0301 Equity Policy (Second Reading)
• Policy #1250 Visitors and Observations in Schools
• Policy #4152.6 Family and Medical Leave (First and Final Reading)
• Possible action on ratification of MSAA Tentative Agreement

Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee

The committee will hear public comment, approve previous minutes, and receive a general briefing on developments. New business includes discussions on beautification efforts, specifically bridge bunting on Main Street, and fundraising for the America 250 celebration.

• Beautification efforts – bridge bunting on Main Street
• Fundraising for America 250
• General briefing on developments
• Accept minutes from October 23, 2025

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 23, 2025 minutes without objection. A motion to schedule the Semiquincentennial fireworks for June 27, 2026 and the parade for July 4, 2026 passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No decisions were made on the logo design, fundraising plan, or other new proposals.

• Agenda accepted (no objections)
• Minutes from Oct 23, 2025 accepted (no objections)
• June 27, 2026 fireworks date approved (unanimous)
• July 4, 2026 parade date approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the appointment, evaluation, or dismissal of the Superintendent of Schools. They will also consider appointing a Personnel Search Committee for an Acting Superintendent. Additionally, the board will appoint Jennifer Cannata to sign on behalf of the district.

• Discussion and possible action on appointment, employment, performance, evaluation, or dismissal of the Superintendent of Schools
• Appointment of a Personnel Search Committee for an Acting Superintendent of Schools
• Appointment of Jennifer Cannata to sign on behalf of the district
• Appointment of a chair for the November 16, 2025 meeting
• Special meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss old business regarding specific properties. These items are categorized by the Mayor's Office, Health Department, Department of Land Use, and Office of the General Counsel.

• Stonegate Apartments
• 50 Warwick Street
• 455 & 465 Middlefield Street
• 52 North Main Street
• 212 Sisk, 20 White Street, and 89 Fisher Road

The Code Enforcement Committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No new business or substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action regarding the employment, performance, and evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. A portion of the meeting is proposed for executive session.

• Discussion and possible action concerning the employment, performance, and/or evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and review reports on fund balances, collections, and a foreclosure list. New business includes a memo on Scarborough Lane, a preliminary analysis of that site, and a proposed water shut‑off policy. The board will also discuss a litigation letter concerning Metro Square.

• Public hearing (Item I.1)
• Minutes of the October 2, 2025 regular meeting (Item II.1)
• Monthly Fund Balance Report – October (Item III.1)
• Litigation Letter regarding Metro Square (Item IV.1)
• Proposed Water Shut Off Policy (Item V.3)

General Counsel Commission

The General Counsel Commission meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been cancelled.

Public Works & Facilities Commission

The Public Works & Facilities Commission will meet to approve minutes, review speed camera revenue, and consider bonding and equipment purchases. The agenda includes reports on highway, parks, and recycling operations.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes
• Speed Camera Revenue Report
• Bonding Timeline and Process
• Resolution Bid Waiver for used equipment from Ellington
• Appropriation of $50,000

The commission approved a bid waiver to buy a six‑wheel plow truck and a tractor from the Town of Ellington for $30,000. It accepted the September‑October 2025 monthly reports for the Highway, Parks, Overtime, Building Permits and Recycling divisions. The commission also directed $60,000 of speed‑camera revenue to fund a full milling repair on West Street. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted.

• Approved purchase of used equipment (plow truck and tractor) from Town of Ellington for $30,000
• Allocated $60,000 of speed‑camera revenue for West St full milling repair
• Accepted September‑October 2025 monthly reports for Highway, Parks, Overtime, Building Permits and Recycling divisions
• Motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted

Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee will discuss occupancy, financials, building issues, and a capital needs assessment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts noted.

• Capital Needs Assessment discussion
• Financials review
• Building Issues update
• Donations report

The advisory committee approved the minutes from the last meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Adjourned meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to resubdivide and obtain a special exception and site plan approval to create two lots from a 33,541 SF property at 26 Sand Hill Road in the RPZ zone. The commission will also consider a 90-day extension for a subdivision map at 5 St. John's Square and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. Officers will be elected at the start of the meeting.

• Public hearing on resubdivision, special exception, and site plan for 26 Sand Hill Road (RPZ zone)
• Request for 90-day extension to file subdivision map for 5 St. John's Square (MXI zone)
• Adoption of the 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and committee representatives
• Confirmation of posted hearing signs

The commission unanimously approved a resubdivision and a special exception to split the 33,541‑square‑foot property at 26 Sand Hill Road into two lots, allowing a single‑family home on the new lot. It also granted a 90‑day extension for a subdivision map at 5 St. John’s Square and adopted the 2026 meeting calendar. New officers were elected and the October 8, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Elected Thom Pattavina as Chair (7‑0)
• Elected Tyler Eckstrom as Vice Chair (7‑0)
• Elected Nathaniel Spencer as Secretary (7‑0)
• Approved resubdivision of 26 Sand Hill Road (7‑0)
• Approved special exception for 26 Sand Hill Road (7‑0)
• Granted 90‑day extension for subdivision map at 5 St. John’s Square (7‑0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting calendar (7‑0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

Fair Rent Commission

The regular meeting of the Fair Rent Commission scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Design Review & Preservation Board, Middletown

This meeting was canceled due to lack of business. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision. The next regular meeting will proceed as usual if there is business to consider.

Board of Health

The Middletown Board of Health meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee

The Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee will meet to discuss current projects and reports from other local organizations. The body will review updates on several corridor studies and infrastructure projects.

• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Study
• Air Line Trail – Farmington Canal Trail (ALT-FCT) Connector Study
• Newfield Corridor Trail
• Saybrook Road (East Main to Tryon)
• Route 9 CTDOT project updates

The Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee reviewed status reports on several projects, including the Air Line Trail boardwalk, Newfield Corridor Trail, and traffic‑camera program. Members noted permitting timelines, wetland layout changes, and potential costs for signal‑related sidewalk fixes. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Anti-Racism Task Force

The Anti-Racism Task Force meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a conflict with the City of Middletown Swearing Ceremony.

• Meeting canceled due to Swearing Ceremony
• Scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Budget Committee meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items to report

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education cancelled its scheduled emergency meeting for November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Housing Authority

The Middletown Housing Authority Board will review several resolutions, including updates to state lease rules and fee schedules, a new leasing and management agreement with Forest City Development Corporation, a request to extend the housing plan for Sbona Tower, a contract award for a RAD conversion financing partner, and a new facilities use policy. The meeting also includes reports from the chair, executive director, staff, and a public comment period.

• Resolution No. 2025-57 – Approval of updated State Moderate and State Elderly leases, property rules and fee schedules
• Resolution No. 2025-63 – Project Leasing and Management Agreement with Forest City Development Corporation
• Resolution No. 2025-64 – Request to extend the designated housing plan for Sbona Tower (CT26P009002)
• Resolution No. 2025-65 – Approval of contract award for RAD Conversion Financing Partner
• Resolution No. 2025-66 – Approval of a Facilities Use Policy

The board unanimously approved an amendment to Resolution 2025-57 and then approved the updated State Moderate and State Elderly Leases, Property Rules, Fee Schedules, and State Admissions & Continuing Occupancy Policy. A motion to consider remaining resolutions (2025-63 through 2025-66) in a single vote was also approved unanimously, followed by a final vote on all resolutions as amended, which passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2025 Special Meeting (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2025-57 – adopted redlined version (unanimous)
• Approved updated State Moderate and State Elderly Leases, Property Rules, Fee Schedules, and State Admissions & Continuing Occupancy Policy (unanimous)
• Approved motion to consider Resolutions 2025-63, 2025-64, 2025-65, 2025-66 in one vote (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2025-65 – replaced 'TBD' with 'Lument or an affiliated entity created or utilized for the provision of services' (unanimous)
• Approved all resolutions as amended (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Middletown Retirement/Pension Board will hold public comments, review investment performance, and approve the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive an update on the duty disability pension audit and discuss whether retirees are currently employed by the City. Additional items include informational reports, new membership applications, and requests for retirement or vesting benefits.

• Focus Partners – review of investment performance
• Duty Disability/Pension Audit Report – update on second set of audit letters
• Discussion on retirees being employed by the City post‑retirement (list to be provided)
• Membership applications for Police, Fire, Public Works, Water & Sewer, and Central Communications departments
• Requests to retire, collect, or vest years of service for various employees

The Retirement Board noted the pension plan value of $541,955,641 and approved Focus Partners' recommendation to move $7.4 million from Large Cap Growth to Core Fixed Income. The board also approved several amendments to the August 11, 2025 minutes and adopted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $7.4M asset rebalance from Large Cap Growth to Core Fixed Income (All in favor)
• Approved amendment to August 11, 2025 minutes to address retirees working post‑retirement (All in favor)
• Approved amendment to include years of service, age, and department/union for pension refund requests (All in favor)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes as amended (All in favor)
• Approved proposed 2026 meeting schedule (All in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (All in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special biennial meeting solely to administer the oath of office to newly elected city officials. No other business is scheduled.

• Administering oath of office to newly elected city officials at Beman Middle School Auditorium

Mattabassett District Board

The Ad‑Hoc Committee will meet on November 7, 2025 at 2 PM at the District Offices, 245 Main Street, Cromwell. The agenda includes updates on water‑district payments, pump‑station projects, progress reports, a town‑wide study, the status of a DEEP/EPA discharge permit renewal, and a discussion of legislation to dissolve the KFD and WFD. The meeting will also allow open discussion and other related business.

• Review KFD and WFD payments to BWCC (Invoice 2024‑BWCC)
• Updates on Middletown Rd Pump Station and Berlin Sewer Pump Station
• Progress reports by water districts (BWCC)
• Status update on DEEP/EPA Mattabassett NPDES discharge permit renewal
• Legislation and process for dissolving KFD and WFD

The committee met to review unpaid sewer bills, needed upgrades to the Middletown Rd and Berlin pump stations, and the status of the district's NPDES permit renewal. It also examined a town-wide study of fire and water district capital needs and discussed possible consolidation of districts and a water diversion request. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025 has been canceled because the council chambers are unavailable due to ballot recounts. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the draft FY2027 budget process and a pending presentation of the FY2026 audit by the auditor. The committee will also review proposed changes to the procurement bylaws for potential recommendation. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at the District Offices.

• Review and discuss the FY2027 budget draft process
• Presentation (pending) of the FY2026 audit by the auditor
• Proposed changes to the procurement bylaws for review and recommend approval
• Related business and staff updates

The committee unanimously approved a by‑law amendment that sets a 2% expenditure limit for the Executive Director and a 4% limit for the Board Chair. It also unanimously approved three FY24‑25 budget transfers: increase employee expenses by $34,500, increase bond debt payment by $500, and decrease professional services by $35,000. Both motions were recommended to the Board of Directors for final approval.

• Approved by‑law amendment setting 2% limit for Executive Director and 4% for Board Chair (unanimous)
• Approved FY24‑25 budget transfer: increase Employee Expenses line #55000 by $34,500 (unanimous)
• Approved FY24‑25 budget transfer: increase Bond Debt Payment line #64000 by $500 (unanimous)
• Approved FY24‑25 budget transfer: decrease Professional Services line #52000 by $35,000 (unanimous)

Mattabassett District Board

The Assessment Planning Committee will meet to discuss reserve capacities for several municipalities and how they impact budget assessments. The committee will also review treatment exceedances from member communities and discuss its mission statement.

• Review of reserve capacities for NB, Berlin, Middletown, Cromwell, and MDC
• Analysis of reserve and secondary treatment exceedances from communities
• Discussion of Committee Purpose and Mission Statement

The Assessment Planning Committee reviewed reserve capacity allocations for member towns and discussed how wastewater flows affect budget assessments. Members talked about upcoming data submissions, possible penalties for flow excesses, and a delayed DEEP permit renewal. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m., and an ad‑hoc committee meeting was set for November 7 at 2 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:30 p.m.
• Scheduled Ad Hoc Committee meeting for Nov 7 at 2 p.m.

Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 has been canceled because the council chambers are unavailable for ballot recounts. No items were discussed or decided.

Russell Library Executive Committee

The November 4, 2025 meeting of the Russell Library Board's Executive Committee has been cancelled.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Ramona Burkey and Eamonn Wisneski
• Cancellation of the November 4, 2025 Executive Committee meeting

Committee Concerning People with Disabilities

The November 4, 2025 meeting of the Committee Concerning People with Disabilities has been cancelled by Chairman Marty Knight. The next scheduled meeting is December 2, 2025. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled per directive of Chairman Marty Knight
• Next meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education will first approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting. The main item is the approval of the revised education specifications for the Macdonough Elementary School renovation and extension project. The meeting will be held virtually on November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

• Approve October 14, 2025 Board of Education meeting minutes
• Approve revised education specifications for the Macdonough Elementary School renovation and extension project

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting on November 3, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on terminating the Save As You Throw (SAYT) program effective January 1, 2026, with increased annual cart rates (90-gallon from $281.62 to $480; 65-gallon from $249.44 to $430; new 35-gallon at $360) and a 15% dumpster rate increase. The Council will also consider multiple contracts and grants, including $620,000 for a new public safety 911 center design, $1.9 million for riverfront remediation, and $859,039 for firefighter staffing. Several ordinances are proposed, such as a historic structure tax abatement for the Allyn Mather Colegrove House and expanded veteran exemptions.

• Termination of Save As You Throw program with new cart rates and 15% dumpster increase
• $620,000 contract with Tecton Architecture for new public safety 911 center
• $1,901,580 contract for riverfront remediation with Vanasse, Hangen and Brustlin
• $859,039 federal SAFER grant to fund four firefighters for three years
• Ordinances adding historic rehabilitation tax abatement (456 Wadsworth St.) and veteran property tax exemptions

The Common Council accepted the meeting agenda by a unanimous voice vote of 11 Aye votes. The council also approved the minutes of the October 6, 2025 Special Meeting and the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting, each by unanimous voice vote of 11 Aye votes. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous 11 Aye votes)
• Approved Special Meeting minutes (Oct 6, 2025) (unanimous 11 Aye votes)
• Approved Regular Meeting minutes (Oct 6, 2025) (unanimous 11 Aye votes)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting for a Questions to Directors Workshop. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific topics for discussion or decisions to be made.

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting on October 30, 2025, to conduct hearings on three cases involving alleged violations of orders and retaliation, and to discuss potential new fair rent legislation. The hearings are: Andrews/Bisson v. PSGAM, Kamara v. Kosel Equity / Up Realty, and De Leon v. Monarca Properties. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes, but old business is not applicable.

• Hearing/deliberation/decision on Andrews/Bisson v. PSGAM matter (violation of order)
• Hearing/deliberation/decision on Kamara v. Kosel Equity / Up Realty matter (violation of order)
• Hearing/deliberation/decision on De Leon v. Monarca Properties matter (retaliation and violation of standing orders)
• Discussion of potential Fair Rent Commission legislation

The Fair Rent Commission found the landlord retaliated against tenant De Leon and ordered a cease‑and‑desist on the Notice to Quit, passing unanimously. It imposed a maximum fine of $5,900 on the landlord in the Andrews/Bisson case for failure to complete ordered repairs, with additional daily fines for continued violations, also unanimously. It imposed a maximum fine of $4,000 on the landlord in the Kamara case for violating commission orders, with daily fines for further non‑compliance, again unanimously.

• Found landlord retaliated against De Leon; ordered cease‑and‑desist on Notice to Quit (unanimous 5‑0)
• Imposed $5,900 fine on landlord for Andrews/Bisson repair violations; $100 per day thereafter (unanimous 5‑0)
• Imposed $4,000 fine on landlord for Kamara order violations; $100 per day thereafter (unanimous 5‑0)

Economic Development Commission

This special meeting consists solely of a guided tour of the 51 Green Street facility. No votes, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Guided tour of 51 Green Street Building

The Economic Development Committee called the meeting to order, held a public session with no comments, toured 51 Green Street, and passed an adjournment motion unanimously. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to hear a grievance presentation from the Middletown Federation of Teachers. Members will also discuss coordinator positions and collective bargaining strategy.

• Middletown Federation of Teachers Grievance Presentation
• Discussion of Legacy Coordinator and Grants Coordinator positions
• Discussion of Collective Bargaining Strategy

Economic Development Commission

This is a special meeting of the Middletown Economic Development Committee consisting solely of a guided tour of the 51 Green Street Building. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Guided tour of the 51 Green Street Building

Finance & Government Operations Commission

The Finance & Government Operations Commission will discuss and potentially forward several resolutions and grant confirmations to the Common Council. Key items include a $620,000 contract for architectural services for a new 911 center, termination of the Save As You Throw program, and over $1.2 million in fire department grants. The commission also reviews various financial reports and transfers.

• Resolution to authorize $620,000 contract with Tecton Architecture for new public safety 911 center
• Grant confirmation of $859,039.35 from DHS SAFER to fund four firefighters for three years
• Resolution to terminate the Save As You Throw (SAYT) program effective January 1, 2026, with rate changes
• Appropriation of $30,000 from Water Fund Balance to refund a customer overpayment
• Purchase of 3,835 sq ft at 120 North Main Street from State DOT for $19,200 for a new sanitary sewer pump station

The Finance & Government Operations Commission approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a $620,000 contract with Tecton Architecture for the new public‑safety 911 center. It also approved several grant confirmations, a property purchase for a new sanitary sewer pump station, and the termination of the Save As You Throw (SAYT) program. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved $620,000 contract with Tecton Architecture for 911 center (4‑0)
• Approved removal of $35,000 state grant for license‑plate cameras (4‑0)
• Approved $11,003.04 FBI grant reimbursement for firing range equipment (4‑0)
• Approved $350,000 state grant for modular fire training building (4‑0)
• Approved $13,557,150.34 of education‑related grant funding (4‑0)
• Approved $19,200 purchase of 120 North Main Street property for sewer pump station (4‑0)
• Approved $30,000 water fund appropriation to refund customer overpayment (4‑0)
• Approved termination of the Save As You Throw (SAYT) program effective Jan 1 2026 (4‑0)

MacDonough School Bldg. Committee

The Macdonough School Building Committee will hold a public hearing on agenda items, approve minutes from September, and discuss potential actions to begin RFP processes for hiring a Construction Manager and a Commissioning Agent.

• Public hearing on agenda items
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2025
• Discussion and potential action to begin RFP process to hire a Construction Manager
• Discussion and potential action to begin RFP process to hire a Commissioning Agent
• Staff to the commission item

The committee added a new agenda item about the state bond application and approved it unanimously. It also approved the September 23 minutes, clarified that acquiring three parcels would provide additional parking for the school project, and reopened the public hearing, all with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add item 5d (state bond application) – Approved unanimously
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes – Approved unanimously
• Clarified that acquiring three properties would provide additional parking for the school project – Approved unanimously
• Reopened the public hearing – Approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 pm – Approved unanimously

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments Regional Housing Committee will meet to review a public engagement summary for the Shared Foundations Housing Education Grant. The committee will also discuss 8-30j plans and updates to the Regional Housing Plan.

• Shared Foundations Housing Education Grant Lesson 2 Summary on Public Engagement
• 8-30j Plans and Regional Housing Plan update

General Counsel Commission

The General Counsel Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss several ordinance amendments, including exemptions for certain nonprofits and veterans, a motor vehicle depreciation schedule, and a historic rehabilitation tax abatement for the Allyn Mather Colegrove House at 456 Wadsworth Street. They will also consider a job description for Mechanics Assistant and hold executive sessions on two employee requests for 30-day sick time advancement. Old business items include recruitment efforts and an update from Baker Tilly.

• Ordinance – Exemption of certain nonprofit organizations (272-6)
• Ordinance – Additional Exemption of Veterans (272-10)
• Ordinance – Historical Structure Rehabilitation Tax Abatement for Allyn Mather Colegrove House at 456 Wadsworth Street (272-16.2.3)
• Executive session to discuss employee request for 30-day sick time advancement – Nancy Torres
• Consideration of Mechanics Assistant job description

The commission approved the September 11 meeting minutes unanimously. It tabled the nonprofit exemption ordinance (272-6) and forwarded three ordinances—Additional Exemption of Veterans (272-10), Motor Vehicle Depreciation Schedule (272-24), and Historical Rehabilitation Tax Abatement for the Allyn Mather Colegrove House (272-16.2.3)—to the Common Council. The Mechanics Assistant job description was approved unanimously, establishing two new positions using funds from a Master Mechanic role. Executive‑session motions to discuss sick‑time advances and to approve those items also passed unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled nonprofit exemption ordinance (272-6) (passed)
• Forwarded Additional Exemption of Veterans ordinance (272-10) to Common Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded Motor Vehicle Depreciation Schedule ordinance (272-24) to Common Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded Historical Rehabilitation Tax Abatement ordinance (272-16.2.3) to Common Council (unanimous)
• Approved Mechanics Assistant job description, creating two positions (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss 30‑day sick‑time advance for Nancy Torres (unanimous)
• Approved items from executive session (Nancy Torres and Eugene LaPointe requests) (unanimous)

Sanitary Disposal District Commission

The Sanitary Disposal District Commission will meet to review minutes from September 23, 2025. The body will also work to establish a proposal for the SAYT program.

• Establishment of Sanitation Commission proposal for SAYT program

The commission accepted the September 23 minutes. It unanimously approved a proposal to continue the green‑bag sorting program, raise residential fees to $480 per year, increase commercial fees by 30% and add Saturday collection charges. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted September 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of green‑bag program and fee increases: residential $480/year, commercial 30% increase, Saturday collection charges (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education Budget Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review financials, and discuss the Macdonough School renovation state approval. Key items include a possible bus contract amendment with Dattco, finalizing the 2024-2025 budget surplus and targeting needs, and the impact of the federal government shutdown on programs like SNAP, WIC, and community health contracts. The committee will also begin preparations for the 2026-2027 budget.

• Review financials and transfers from October 14
• Macdonough School renovation and state approval status
• Proposed amendment to bus contract with Dattco
• Final figure for 2024-2025 budget surplus and targeting needs
• Effects of federal government shutdown on SNAP, WIC, and community health contracts

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Regional Planning Committee will meet via Zoom on October 27, 2025. The agenda includes a review of the RiverCOG Draft Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a legislative update, and discussion of state, regional, and local planning issues. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review RiverCOG Draft Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Legislative update
• Discussion of state, regional, and local planning issues
• Public comment period
• Referral review (link provided)

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee

The regular October 23rd meeting of the 911 Public Safety Building Committee has been cancelled by Chairman Darnell Ford. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled by Chairman Darnell Ford

Walter C. Jones Fund

This is a procedural special meeting of the Walter C. Jones Fund Committee. The agenda includes call to order, attendance, quorum, approval of agenda and minutes, old business, new business, and announcements. No specific substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

The committee approved the October 23, 2025 meeting agenda. It also approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, the committee approved the schedule for meetings in 2026.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (motion carried)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Middletown Urban Forestry Commission will review updates to the tree ordinance and discuss several ongoing projects, including the Downtown Business District tree pit project and a proposed Zelkova planting at Green Street parking lot. Financial reports will be presented, showing the Urban Forestry Account balance of $13,432.21 and the General Fund Tree Account of $52,880.24. The commission will also receive a status update on a $3,300 donation from the Jonah Center.

• Tree Ordinance Revisions
• Downtown Business District tree pit project
• Zelkova planting at Green Street parking lot (new business)
• Urban Forestry Account balance – $13,432.21
• General Fund Tree Account – $52,880.24

The Urban Forestry Commission voted to accept the August 28, 2025 minutes. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:28 pm.

• Accepted August 28, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:28 pm (motion passed)

Code Enforcement Committee

The scheduled regular meeting of the Middletown Code Enforcement Committee for October 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered.

Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee

The committee will meet virtually to swear in officers and assign leadership roles. Members will discuss the America 250 overview, the affiliate program, and goals for stakeholder support.

• Swearing in of officers
• Assignment of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Formation of America 250: Arrigoni Bridge Lighting Exploratory Subcommittee
• Discussion of Affiliate Program

The committee elected Kisha Michael as Chair and Deborah Shapiro as Vice Chair, both unanimously approved. Councilmember Jeanette Blackwell moved to hold committee meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., which passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Interim Mayor Nocera swore in Councilmember Jeanette Blackwell, Larry McHugh, and Ken McClellan
• Kisha Michael nominated as Chair; motion carried unanimously
• Deborah Shapiro nominated as Vice Chair; motion carried unanimously
• Councilmember Blackwell motioned to hold America250 committee meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.; passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried with all in favor

Russell Library Finance Committee

The Russell Library Finance Committee will approve minutes from August 28, 2025, and discuss financial policies and grant updates. The body will also schedule regular meetings for 2026 and review an RFP for audit services.

• Approval of August 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Russell Library Company Financial Policies
• Schedule regular meetings for calendar 2026
• Review RFP for audit services
• Connecticut Library Consortium rent for FY27

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. It adopted revisions to the library’s financial policies and scheduled six regular meetings for 2026. The committee also moved to renew the Connecticut Library Consortium lease at the existing rate and deferred the audit services RFP to the January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Approved August 28 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revisions to Russell Library financial policies (motion moved and seconded)
• Scheduled six Finance Committee meetings for 2026 (motion moved and seconded)
• Moved to renew Connecticut Library Consortium lease at existing rate (motion moved and seconded)
• Deferred RFP for audit services to Jan 22 2026 meeting (motion made)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular October 22, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled because the Council Chambers are being used as an early voting location.

Downtown Business District

The Downtown Business District will meet to approve September 2025 financials and receive updates from city partners including the Mayor, Police, and Public Works. Staff will also report on advertising, beautification, and the Mardi Gras event.

• Approval of September 2025 financials
• Treasurer Report
• Mardi Gras update
• Gift Cards Program and kiosk update
• Sadler LLC holiday promo

The board voted to approve the September meeting minutes and the September financial reports, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the October 22 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved September meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved September financial reports (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Russell Library Board of Trustees

The Russell Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting including a review of the Community Dialogue Framework, committee reports, and discussion of the Russell Library/City Hall Feasibility Study. They will also consider a revised Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy and enter executive session to discuss real estate strategy. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Russell Library/City Hall Feasibility Study Committee under Unfinished Business
• Revised Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy as New Business
• Executive Session to discuss strategy and real estate
• Administration Report from Library Director Ramona Burkey
• Committee reports from Executive, Finance, Governance, and Strategic Planning

The Russell Library Board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the revised Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy, both unanimously. The board then entered an executive session at 7:19 p.m., exited it at 8:01 p.m., and adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m., each with unanimous votes.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Clean Energy Taskforce

The Clean Energy Taskforce will approve September minutes and review the 2019 Energy Plan. The meeting includes updates on solar canopies, fuel cells, and building committees.

• Approval of September 16th 2025 minutes
• Solar canopy over Beman Middle School parking lot timeline
• Fuel Cells at Middletown High School timeline
• Heatsmart Middletown Project update
• Review of 2019 Energy Plan

The Clean Energy Task Force approved the minutes from the August meeting after a motion and second were made and the present members voted affirmatively. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion and second. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous affirmative vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Board of Education

The Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to discuss and review several district policies. The agenda includes discussions on grading, homework, and staff hiring and evaluation.

• Policy #4152.6 Family and Medical Leave
• Policy #6154 Homework
• Policy #4010 Hiring of Certified Staff
• Policy #6146.1 Grading
• Policy 0050 Code of Ethics

Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board

The board will discuss and potentially vote on a resolution regarding EICG (Emergency Investment in Community Grant) funding allocation. They will also receive a report on police and youth interactions. Public comment will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• EICG Funding Allocation Discussion and Resolution
• Police and Youth Report
• Public Comment period
• Updates and announcements from members

Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

The Commission on Conservation & Agriculture will meet to discuss the Midden Trail, review invasive species studies, and consider open space acquisition at 470 Chamberlain Road, 159 Boston Road, and Stantack Road.

• Public forum on Midden Trail (Landfill Trail)
• Review of invasive species study for Wilcox Management
• Open Space Acquisition Committee to review 470 Chamberlain Road, 159 Boston Road, and Stantack Road
• Discussion of CT Farm Bill and Regional Ag Council survey
• Review of Open Space Acquisition Criteria

The commission accepted the agenda (8‑0) and approved the July 15, 2025 minutes (7‑0‑1, with one abstention). A motion to endorse the concept of the Midden Park Lookout Project was passed unanimously (8‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. (8‑0).

• Accepted agenda (8-0)
• Endorsed Midden Park Lookout Project concept (8-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (7-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 p.m. (8-0)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will consider old business including overtime status, apparatus updates, the training building, Cross Street, and gear, as well as new business such as grant confirmations, a $350,000 training building item, and the $859,039.35 Safer Grant. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive a monthly report from the Fire Department.

• Safer Grant of $859,039.35 for Fire Department
• Training building funding of $350,000
• Cross Street update under old business
• Gear update under old business
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $350,000 grant for a training building and an $859,039.35 SAFER grant, directing both to Finance & Government for further action.

• Accepted September 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 training building grant (unanimous)
• Approved $859,039.35 SAFER grant (unanimous)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will discuss and potentially act on several new business items, including automated speed traffic cameras, ordinance revisions, and a proposal to make Court Street one-way. They will also review old business regarding Rt. 9 light removal and monthly reports on overtime, community incidents, and accountability. A public hearing is scheduled for matters on the agenda.

• Automated speed traffic cameras (new business)
• Ordinance revisions (new business)
• Court Street one-way traffic proposal (new business)
• Harbor Park fencing and cameras (new business)
• Rt. 9 light removal (old business)

The commission voted to approve the Public Safety Commission minutes from September 15, 2025. The meeting was then formally adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 PSC minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Board of Directors will review financial statements, staff reports, and committee reports for October 2025. The meeting agenda includes the Treasurer's Report, Budget Statements, and a Safety/Energy Report.

• Review of Treasurer's Report and Budget Statements
• Review of Safety/Energy Report
• Review of Monthly Report and Operational Profile
• Review of Nitrogen and Effluent Quality Graphs
• Review of 2026 Board Meeting Schedule

The Mattabassett District Board unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, the Budget Statement, and the Staff Reports. The Nominating Committee minutes were also approved. The Board accepted the 2026 meeting schedule and set dates for upcoming Finance, Assessment Planning, and Ad‑Hoc committee meetings. Attorney Edward T. Lynch will draft a letter explaining MERF 2.0 changes, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Statement as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Staff Reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Nominating Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Set Finance Committee meeting for Nov 5 at 5 p.m. (unanimous)
• Attorney Lynch to draft MERF 2.0 explanatory letter (unanimous)

Keigwin Building Committee

The committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve several payments for building projects. The meeting includes a review of damage to the electrical system at the Snow School.

• Payment to Action Air Systems (Application #250005-004) for $30,229.00
• Payment to Action Air Systems (Application #250006-004) for $36,670.00
• Payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice 25-2578) for $380.00
• Discussion of Snow School Roofers damage to the electrical system

The Keigwin Building Committee approved payments of $30,229 to Action Air Systems (Application #250005-004), $36,670 to Action Air Systems (Application #250006-004), and $380 to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice 25-2578). The committee also adopted the previous meeting minutes and agenda, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved payment $30,229 to Action Air Systems (Application #250005-004) – approved by all members present
• Approved payment $36,670 to Action Air Systems (Application #250006-004) – approved by all members present
• Approved payment $380 to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice 25-2578) – approved by all members present
• Adopted September 24 minutes – approved by all members present
• Adopted agenda – approved by all members present
• Motion to call meeting for order – approved by all members present
• Motion to adjourn – approved by all members present

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

This joint regular meeting of the Farm Hill, Snow, and Keigwin school building committees will review and possibly approve three payments for roofing work totaling $67,279, and discuss damage to the electrical system at Snow School attributed to roofers. The committees will also adopt minutes from the September 24 meeting.

• Discussion and possible approval of $30,229 payment to Action Air Systems (Application #250005-004)
• Discussion and possible approval of $36,670 payment to Action Air Systems (Application #250006-004)
• Discussion and possible approval of $380 payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates for Snow School roof project
• Discussion of damage to the Snow School electrical system caused by roofers
• Adoption of minutes from September 24 meeting

The Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee approved payments of $30,229 to Action Air Systems (Application #250005‑004), $36,670 to Action Air Systems (Application #250006‑004), and $380 to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice 25‑2578). All three motions were approved unanimously by the members present. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved payment of $30,229 to Action Air Systems (Application #250005‑004)
• Approved payment of $36,670 to Action Air Systems (Application #250006‑004)
• Approved payment of $380 to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice 25‑2578)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee

The Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee will review and approve the minutes from its September 25 meeting. It will receive updates on outreach activities involving Professor Haddad’s class and library staff. The committee will then determine next steps for the outreach program. The meeting will conclude with any new business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025 meeting
• Update on outreach work by Professor Haddad’s class
• Update on outreach work by Russell Library staff
• Determine next steps for library outreach program
• Public comment period

The Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee approved the minutes of the September 25, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. Members discussed outreach updates, plans to contact remaining elected officials, and a forthcoming press release about the strategic planning survey. No other formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. with unanimous consent.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 p.m. (all in favor)

Indoor Air Quality

The Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and Keigwin School Building Committees will meet to discuss project payments and damages. The body will review several invoices and a report regarding electrical system damage at the Snow School.

• Payment to Action Air Systems (Application #: 250005-004) for $30,229.00
• Payment to Action Air Systems (Application #: 250006-004) for $36,670.00
• Payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice no: 25-2578) for $380.00
• Discussion of electrical system damage caused by Snow School Roofers

The committee approved three payments to Action Air Systems totaling $66,899 and a $380 payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates. It also approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting, adopted the agenda, and adjourned the session. All motions were approved by all members present.

• Approved payment to Action Air Systems, Application #250005-004 for $30,229.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Action Air Systems, Application #250006-004 for $36,670.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates, Invoice 25-2578 for $380.00 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to call the meeting to order (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Snow School Roof Building Committee

The Snow School Roof Building Committee will meet to discuss project updates and review several payments. The committee will also discuss damage to the electrical system caused by roofers.

• Payment to Action Air Systems (Application #: 250005-004) for $30,229.00
• Payment to Action Air Systems (Application #: 250006-004) for $36,670.00
• Payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (Invoice no: 25-2578) for $380.00
• Discussion regarding roofers' damage to the electrical system (Marco Gaylord)

The Snow School Roof Building Committee adopted its agenda and approved the September 24 minutes. It approved three payments: $30,229 to Action Air Systems, $36,670 to Action Air Systems, and $380 to Silver Petrucelli & Associates. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $30,229 payment to Action Air Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $36,670 payment to Action Air Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $380 payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Improvement Agency

The regular Harbor Improvement Agency meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum, meaning insufficient members were present to conduct business. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Harbor Improvement Agency

The Harbor Improvement Agency will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including public session, approval of minutes, and old business featuring a report from the Harbor Master. No specific financial actions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Harbor Master Report under Old Business

Recreation & Community Services Commission

The Recreation & Senior Services Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss fee updates as a planning discussion and receive updates on ARPA projects and department operations. A public hearing is scheduled, and the commission will approve minutes from May 2025.

• Fee Updates – planning discussion
• ARPA Project Updates
• Department Updates
• Public Hearing (topic not specified in agenda)
• Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2025

The Recreation & Community Services Commission approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No new business was presented. The commission discussed upcoming fee schedule options but did not vote on them. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will meet in hybrid format on October 15, 2025. They will discuss updates from a meeting with Principal Dr. Lilyana Auster and from the City Health Department regarding a survey, as well as review a draft of that survey. The commission will also vote on the 2026 meeting schedule, discuss vacancies, and review attendance.

• Discuss updates from meeting with Principal Dr. Lilyana Auster
• Discuss updates from meeting with City Health Department on Survey Monkey and review survey draft
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of commission vacancies
• Review of 2025 Attendance

The Human Relations Commission met on October 15, 2025 but did not have a quorum. Because quorum was absent, the agenda, the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and the 2026 meeting schedule could not be approved. No public session or old‑business discussion occurred. Director Jackson announced a free "Roll of the Dice" training event on October 24 and shared a city entry‑level police officer posting.

• Agenda approval could not be approved due to lack of quorum
• August 20, 2025 minutes approval could not be approved due to lack of quorum
• 2026 meeting schedule approval could not be approved due to lack of quorum
• No public session held
• Old business discussion on survey not held due to lack of quorum

LGBTQIA+ Commission

The LGBTQIA+ Commission will approve minutes from its September 17 meeting and discuss upcoming community events. New business includes applications for three proposed events with costs ranging from $600 to $2,450, a new event submission form, and planning for PrideFEST 2026. Old business reviews the Middletown Pride Community Events Program, which has a total approved spending of $14,430 for FY 2025-2026, and provides updates on grant and scholarship programs.

• Approval of minutes for the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Review of Middletown Pride Community Events Program spending: $14,430
• Consideration of new event applications: Annual Pridesgiving Dinner ($2,450), One Big Queer First Date ($2,250), Transgender Day of Remembrance ($600)
• Discussion of new event submission form and calendar additions
• Planning of PrideFEST 2026 roles and responsibilities

The commission approved the minutes from the September 17 meeting and amended agenda items 4(A)(I) and 4(A)(II) to 4(A)(V) and 4(A)(VI). Both proposed Transgender Day of Remembrance events—one at Woodhead Lounge and one at First Church—were approved, while a motion to reduce the First Church funding to $600 failed. The Annual Pridesgiving Dinner and One Big Queer First Date were also approved unanimously.

• Approved September 17 minutes; 7 in favor, 1 abstain, 3 absent
• Amended agenda items 4(A)(I) & 4(A)(II) to 4(A)(V) & 4(A)(VI); passed unanimously (all present)
• Approved Woodhead Lounge Transgender Day of Remembrance event ($600); unanimous approval
• Approved First Church Transgender Day of Remembrance event ($1,045); vote 5-2 with 4 abstentions
• Failed amendment to reduce First Church event funding to $600; vote 1-9 with 1 abstention
• Approved Annual Pridesgiving Dinner ($2,450) at Perk on Main; unanimous approval
• Approved One Big Queer First Date ($2,250) at La Casa Mania; unanimous approval

Board of Education

The Middletown Public Schools Facilities Committee will meet to review updates on several facility projects, including IAQ assessments, the Keigwin Playground project, Snow School roof project, and the Adult Ed Middletown and Old Saybrook Branch. They will also discuss the Green Street and TLC move to Newfield Street, snow removal equipment, and future capital projects for Spencer and Wesley School roofs.

• Review of IAQ project update and assessments
• Review of Keigwin Playground project and grant update
• Review of Snow School roof project
• Review of Green Street and TLC move to Newfield Street
• Review of future capital projects: Spencer and Wesley School roof replacement

Riverfront Boathouse Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Riverfront Boathouse Building Committee scheduled for October 15, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• No items; meeting cancelled

General Counsel Commission

The special meeting of the General Counsel Commission scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were considered.

General Counsel Commission

The General Counsel Commission will discuss several ordinances regarding tax exemptions and motor vehicle depreciation. The body will also consider a tax abatement for a historical structure and review a job description for a Mechanics Assistant.

• Ordinance for exemption of certain nonprofit organizations (272-6)
• Ordinance for additional exemption of veterans (272-10)
• Ordinance for motor vehicle schedule of depreciation (272-23)
• Historical Structure Rehabilitation Tax Abatement for the Allyn Mather Colegrove House at 456 Wadsworth Street (272-16.2.3)
• Job description for Mechanics Assistant

Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee

The Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee will hear updates on several ongoing projects, including the Safe Streets and Roads for All study, the Air Line Trail–Farmington Canal Trail Connector, and the Newfield Corridor Trail. New business includes a discussion of a Complete Streets video. The committee will also receive reports from other town committees.

• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Study update
• Air Line Trail – Farmington Canal Trail Connector Study update
• Newfield Corridor Trail update
• Saybrook Road (East Main to Tryon) project update
• New business: Complete Streets Video

The committee reviewed updates on several studies and projects, including the Safe Streets and Roads for All study, the Air Line Trail–Farmington Canal Trail connector, and Route 9. No new business or formal actions were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2025 at 7 PM via WebEx.

Board of Health

The Middletown Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, with largely procedural items including approval of September 9 minutes, a public hearing limited to agenda items, department reports, and old business featuring a subcommittee report on ordinance and by-law review. New business includes scheduling the November 2025 meeting. No specific ordinances, contracts, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Subcommittee report on Ordinance and By-Law Review
• Director report from Kevin Elak, MPH
• Division report from Tanielle Davis
• Public hearing only on agenda items
• Scheduling of November 2025 meeting

The Board of Health approved the September 9 meeting minutes, referred the draft Animal Ordinance (Chapter 107) to the Conservation and Agriculture Commission for comment, and cancelled the November Board of Health meeting. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred draft Animal Ordinance (Chapter 107) to Conservation and Agriculture Commission (unanimous)
• Cancelled November Board of Health meeting (unanimous)

Mattabassett District Board

The Engineering Committee will discuss status updates on several infrastructure projects. Topics include the odor control assessment, the incinerator mercury control system bypass valve, the annual incinerator shutdown and heat exchange replacement, a license agreement for a development at 337 Berlin Turnpike, and a cost estimate for trunk sewer rehabilitation. No decisions are indicated; the meeting appears to be for informational updates.

• Odor Control Assessment – update on rollup door, pump station upgrade, H2S monitoring, and bioway sump repairs
• Incinerator Mercury Control System (GAC) Bypass Valve – update
• Incinerator Annual Shut‑down and replacement of Primary Heat Exchange and Lower Plenum – update
• License Agreement for 337 Berlin Turnpike Development – update
• Hazen & Sawyer trunk sewer rehabilitation cost estimate for pipe lining and bypass pumping (~750 linear feet) – update

The committee reviewed updates on odor control, incinerator operations, a right‑of‑way license agreement, and a pipe‑lining cost estimate. No substantive actions were approved or denied. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Education

The Board of Education will consider the deletion of several bullying behavior guides, notices, and forms. The board is also scheduled to discuss Policy #0301 Equity Policy and Policy #1250 regarding visitors and observations in schools.

• Deletion of Guide for Investigating Bullying Behavior Guide
• Deletion of Annual Bullying Notice (Appendix A)
• Deletion of Bullying Behavior Forms and letters to parents
• Action on Policy #0301 Equity Policy
• Action on Policy #1250 Visitors and Observations in Schools

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss the possible sale of the property at 51 Green Street, and continue discussion on the CMDA matter. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion to sell property at 51 Green Street
• Further discussion on CMDA

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes of its 8th regular meeting, with all members in favor. The committee also approved a resolution to work with the CMDA, passing 4‑1 after Councilwoman Salafia voted against it. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the 8th 2025 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved CMDA resolution (4-1 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a special workshop to review the 'Save As You Throw' program. The meeting will include a presentation and a question-and-answer session with council members. The event will be held at the Municipal Building and streamed online.

• Workshop on 'Save As You Throw' waste program
• Presentation and Q&A session
• Hybrid meeting format (Municipal Building and WebEx)
• Public participation via phone or web

Parking Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM has been cancelled. No other business or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered or discussed

Anti-Racism Task Force

This meeting of the Anti-Racism Task Force scheduled for October 13, 2025 has been cancelled in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to Indigenous Peoples' Day

Board of Education

The Board of Education Budget Committee meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025, has been canceled. A special meeting will be held on October 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting canceled; rescheduled to October 27, 2025

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meetings scheduled for September 8, 2025 and October 13, 2025 have been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Board of Ethics

The Estuary Transit District Board will meet to accept minutes from various committees, review financial reports, and discuss transit operations. The meeting will include reports from the Executive Director, Operations Director, and Maintenance Director.

• Acceptance of committee minutes (Facilities, Finance, Expansion, etc.)
• Review of Budget vs. Actual and Cash Flow
• Operations Director's report on ridership and customer service
• Maintenance Director's report
• Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2025

The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from its January 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It formally received Mayor Nocera’s advisory‑opinion request. The board then passed, without objection, a resolution asking the acting mayor to have corporation counsel provide a legal memorandum on MERA options and case law concerning a possible conflict of interest. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved January 16, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Received Mayor Nocera’s advisory‑opinion request (unanimous consent)
• Adopted resolution to request legal memorandum on conflict‑of‑interest issues (unanimous)

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District's Expansion Committee will hear updates on potential membership for East Haddam, Madison, Guilford, and Cromwell. The committee will also approve minutes from August 2025. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with no decisions expected.

• Update on potential East Haddam membership
• Update on potential Madison and Guilford membership
• Update on potential Cromwell membership
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 8, 2025

Area Transit District

The board will meet to receive reports from various committees and directors. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental updates.

• Review of Budget vs. Actual and Cash Flow
• Ridership and Customer Service reports
• Acceptance of minutes from Expansion, Facilities, Finance, and Transit Advisory committees

Code Enforcement Committee

The Middletown Code Enforcement Committee will hold a regular meeting via Webex. The agenda includes discussion of several properties under old business, including Stonegate Apartments, 50 Warwick Street, 455 & 465 Middlefield Street, 52 North Main Street, 212 Sisk and 20 White Street, and 89 Fisher Road. No decisions are specified; the agenda lists only review and approval of prior minutes and public session.

• Stonegate Apartments (Mayor's Office)
• 50 Warwick Street (Health Department)
• 455 & 465 Middlefield Street (Department of Land Use)
• 52 North Main Street (Department of Land Use)
• 212 Sisk and 20 White Street (Department of Land Use)

The committee approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No new business or substantive items were considered. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved September 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a proposal for a Physics C course and to review a JROTC presentation. No decisions or votes are scheduled; both items are for discussion only.

• Physics C Course Proposal – presented by Scott Peaslee
• JROTC Presentation Review – led by Colleen Fitzpatrick

Area Transit District

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Estuary Transit District's advisory committee, covering approval of prior meeting minutes and updates on bus shelter and bus stop projects. No new business or concrete decisions are listed.

• Bus Shelter Project Update (old business)
• Bus Stop Project Update (old business)
• Acceptance of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

General Counsel Commission

The Regular Meeting of the General Counsel Commission scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

Common Council

The agenda for this special community meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or proposals are listed for decision or discussion.

Public Works & Facilities Commission

The regular Public Works and Facilities Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee holds a regular meeting to discuss occupancy, financials, building issues, a capital needs assessment, and donations. All items are listed as discussion topics with no specific proposals or decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Occupancy update
• Financials review
• Building issues discussion
• Capital needs assessment
• Donations report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a special exception and site plan approval to convert an existing fitness center into an indoor recreational facility at 1385 Newfield Street. The commission will also consider a site plan for a new 6,710-square-foot ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent Street, and a request to support the City joining the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing: special exception and site plan for indoor recreational facility at 1385 Newfield Street (SE2025-12)
• Site plan approval 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 to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site plan for a 6,710‑square‑foot ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent Street by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a special exception for an indoor recreational venue at 1385 Newfield Street with a condition for temporary police traffic control (6‑1). The commission voted unanimously to support joining the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority and to forward its comments to the Common Council. All other routine motions, including approval of the September 24, 2025 minutes and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved special exception for indoor recreational facility at 1385 Newfield St with police traffic‑control condition (6‑1)
• Approved site plan for new 6,710 SF ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent St (7‑0)
• Approved support for joining the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, forwarding comments to the Common Council (7‑0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Closed the public hearing on the Newfield St special exception (7‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7‑0)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will consider amendments to its by-laws, receive a report on new and pending complaints (including multiple cases listed), and discuss reforming hearing procedures. Public comment will be taken before these items. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

• Amendments to By Laws
• Discussion on reforming hearing procedures
• Report on new complaints: Lopez/Biehn v. Chestnut Apartments LLC; Moses v. Better Provisions LLC / Provision Property & Investments / R&S Investments and Solutions
• Pending matters: Renner/Michaud v. New Meadows Realty/Carabetta; Young v. Kosel Equity/Up Realty; Beatty v. Stanesceau (Portland, CT)
• Approval of September 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The commission approved the September 10 meeting minutes unanimously. It accepted pending complaints for jurisdictional purposes and dismissed the Beatty complaint due to lack of jurisdiction. A motion to amend future hearing procedures passed with a 4‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted pending complaints for jurisdictional purposes (unanimous)
• Dismissed Beatty v. Stanesceau complaint for lack of jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Amended hearing procedures as proposed (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Russell Library Governance Committee

The Russell Library Governance Committee will discuss updates to the Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy and the Meeting Room Use Policy. They will also review a policy inventory schedule, consider adding a community member to the committee, and continue discussions on board self-evaluations and corrective discipline. No final votes are scheduled; most items are for discussion and future action.

• Review of Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy (adopted 2016-11-16)
• Discussion of Meeting Room Use Policy
• Policy Inventory and Update Schedule as new business
• Discussion of adding an additional community member to the committee
• Corrective Discipline policy tabled until Fall 2025

The Russell Library Governance Committee unanimously approved the revised Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting and the schedule of Governance Committee meetings for 2025‑2026. Three items—board self‑evaluations, a corrective‑discipline policy review, and adding another community member—were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Governance Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Governance Committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Board self‑evaluations tabled
• Corrective Discipline policy review tabled
• Additional community member for committee tabled

Board of Education

This special meeting of the Middletown Board of Education is focused on legal advice and possible action regarding board member social media posts. The board will discuss confidential attorney-client communications about a request to investigate and a complaint concerning a member's post, then may take formal action.

• Discussion regarding confidential attorney client privileged written communication (legal advice regarding request to investigate Board Member Social Media Post) (anticipated executive session)
• Discussion regarding confidential attorney client privileged written communication (legal advice regarding complaint about Board Member Social Media Post) (anticipated executive session)
• Possible Action concerning Board member social media posts

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District Finance Committee will hold a routine meeting to discuss budget vs. actual performance and cash flow, and review bank statements. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Budget vs. Actual and Cash Flow
• Review of Bank Statements
• Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025

Design Review & Preservation Board, Middletown

The board will review two major items: proposed demolition of two structures and construction of a 6,710 SF ambulance facility for Middlesex Hospital at 4 and 8 Crescent Street in the ID zone, and renovations and a tax abatement at 456 Wadsworth Street. The board will also adopt the 2026 meeting calendar and approve minutes from its July 9, 2025 meeting.

• Board review of 456 Wadsworth Street renovations and tax abatement
• Proposed demolition of two structures and construction of a 6,710 SF ambulance facility for Middlesex Hospital at 4 and 8 Crescent Street (SPR2025-177)
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting

The Design Review & Preservation Board unanimously approved the demolition of the buildings at 4 and 8 Crescent Street and the conceptual design for a 6,710‑square‑foot ambulance facility for Middlesex Hospital. It also approved the renovation and tax‑abatement changes for 456 Wadsworth Street, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and approved the July 9, 2025 minutes.

• Approved lattice match on 456 Wadsworth St. porch (5‑0)
• Approved 456 Wadsworth St. renovation and tax‑abatement with changes (5‑0)
• Approved demolition of 4 and 8 Crescent St. and conceptual ambulance facility design (5‑0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting calendar (5‑0)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Russell Library Executive Committee

This meeting of the Russell Library Board's Executive Committee has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled per notice from Ramona Burkey and Eamonn Wisneski dated October 3, 2025

Insurance & Claims

The regular meeting of the Insurance & Claims Committee scheduled for October 7, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Area Transit District

The Estuary Transit District's Regular Facilities Committee will discuss a facilities plan with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, hear an Executive Director's report, and handle old and new business. The meeting is procedural with one main discussion item.

• Discussion of Facilities Plan with DOT
• Executive Director's report by J. Comerford
• Next meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025

Committee Concerning People with Disabilities

The Committee Concerning People with Disabilities will hold a primarily procedural meeting including a public hearing, approval of the September 9 minutes, and department reports featuring an ADA Summary Report. No substantive new business or action items are listed.

• Public Hearing (no specific topic listed)
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025
• ADA Summary Report under Department Reports
• Old Business and New Business items not specified

The Committee voted to approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, and the motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a decision.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Public Safety Telecommunications Commission

The October 6, 2025 meeting of the Public Safety Telecommunications Commission was not held because a quorum was not present. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026.

Public Safety Telecommunications Commission

The Middletown Public Safety Telecommunications Commission will conduct a public hearing, receive the monthly report presented by Acting Director Grauer, and hear a status update from the Building Committee. No other business items are listed.

• Public hearing (agenda item 4)
• Monthly report presented by Acting Director Grauer (agenda item 6)
• Building Committee status update (agenda item 8)

Common Council

This is a special meeting of the Common Council. The agenda is purely procedural, consisting only of a workshop for questions to directors, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Agenda consists only of workshop opening and closing

The Special Meeting on Oct. 6, 2025 was a Questions to Directors workshop. Council members asked Police Chief Costa about speed‑camera funding, citation fees, and City Hall service‑call statistics. Chief Costa provided information on grant receipts, camera activation status, citation costs, and three‑year call‑for‑service data. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Common Council

The Common Council holds public hearings and votes on a proposed 5-year lease for Accessing Abilities Company at Keating Park, a property management agreement for Keating Park (tabled since February), and a resolution transferring $125,000 from the School-Based Food Share Program to building security. Also up for action are appropriations for library wage increases, acceptance of a $500,000 state grant from speed camera revenue, and a tax-fixing ordinance for 339 Main Street.

• 5-year lease for Accessing Abilities for 900 sq. ft. at R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 180 Johnson Street
• Property management services agreement for Keating Park, 80 Harbor Drive, 131 River Road with RWK Enterprises LLC (tabled multiple times)
• Transfer of $125,000 from School-Based Food Share Program to City Hall security services
• Acceptance of $500,000 local grant from Automated Traffic Enforcement Devices Program (speed safety cameras)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 272 (Taxation) for a tax-fixing agreement with ESG 339 Main Street LLC

The Common Council approved a substitute resolution authorizing a one‑year property‑management agreement with RWK Enterprises LLC for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road, with an option to extend one additional year. The agreement has a fiscal impact of $75,000 for 2025 and $78,000 for 2026. The agenda and three sets of prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Agenda accepted unanimously (11 ayes)
• Approved September 2, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 follow‑up special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved property‑management agreement with RWK Enterprises LLC (Resolution 164‑2025)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement pending General Counsel review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to conduct. No votes, hearings, or discussions will take place.

• Meeting canceled; no items on the agenda

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, is canceled. The Committee will instead hold a Special Meeting on October 9, 2025.

• Curriculum Committee meeting canceled
• Special Meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and review financial reports, including a proposed resolution to purchase land for the North Main Street Pump Station and a memo regarding front-line equipment replacement.

• Public Hearing
• Good Will Adjustment – 9 Franklin Street
• Good Will Adjustment – 268 Ridge Road
• Resolution for Purchase of Land for North Main Street Pump Station
• Memo for Replacement of Existing Front Line Equipment

The Water Pollution Control Authority unanimously approved the purchase of a 3,835‑sq‑ft parcel at 120 North Main Street for $19,200 to build a new sanitary sewer pump station. It also approved a resolution to buy a Freight Liner 108SD with Vac‑Con Jetter VJT1500 for up to $250,000. Good‑will balances for 9 Franklin Street and 268 Ridge Road were waived, and the discussion on installing fire hydrants on Scarborough Lane was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved purchase of 120 North Main Street property for $19,200 (unanimous)
• Approved equipment purchase of Freight Liner 108SD with Vac‑Con Jetter VJT1500, not to exceed $250,000 (unanimous)
• Waived entire Good Will balance for 9 Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Waived entire Good Will balance for 268 Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on installing fire hydrants on Scarborough Lane until November meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to forward land purchase to Finance & Government and Common Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Finance & Government Operations Commission

The Finance & Government Operations Commission will discuss and vote on multiple funding items, including grants for police equipment, a library wage increase, Board of Education grants totaling over $2 million, and a transfer of $125,000 from a food share program to building security. Also up for discussion are a historic tax abatement for the Allyn Mather Colegrove House and a lease agreement in the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park.

• Police: $500,000 grant for Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (speed cameras) and $35,000 grant for 8 license plate reader cameras on police vehicles
• Russell Library: $45,485 appropriation from General Fund for union wage increases retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Board of Education: $2,004,553.48 in grants for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable, Wi-Fi, Shine Early Learning, Special Education, and student activities; $11,031.64 for cafeteria/food services
• Public Works: Resolution to transfer $125,000 from School-Based Food Share Program to City Hall building security services
• Economic & Community Development: Ordinance for historical structure tax abatement at 456 Wadsworth Street (Allyn Mather Colegrove House) and tax assessment fixing for 339 Main Street

The Finance & Government Operations Commission approved multiple grant confirmations and appropriations, including a $2,004,553.48 grant for the Board of Education, a $500,000 police grant, a $35,000 license‑plate‑camera grant, a $259,601.52 fire‑department training grant, a $45,485 library wage‑increase appropriation, and a $35,000 youth‑services grant. It also approved a historic‑structure tax‑abatement ordinance for 456 Wadsworth Street. A proposal to transfer $125,000 from the School‑Based Food Share Program to building‑security costs was rejected.

• Approved $2,004,553.48 Board of Education grant confirmation (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 police grant confirmation (4-0)
• Approved $35,000 police license‑plate‑camera grant confirmation (4-0)
• Approved $259,601.52 fire department training grant confirmation (4-0)
• Approved $45,485 Russell Library wage‑increase appropriation (4-0)
• Approved $35,000 Youth Services Bureau grant confirmation (4-0)
• Approved historic‑structure rehabilitation tax‑abatement ordinance for 456 Wadsworth Street (4-0)
• Failed to approve $125,000 budget transfer resolution (3-1)

Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Water Courses Agency will hold a public hearing and consider two old-business items: an engineered cap and outfall bank stabilization at 425 Timber Ridge Road, and landscape mitigation at 1153 Newfield Street. The agency will also discuss a Notice of Violation at 350 Randolph Road and proposed amendments to MIWWA regulations and the Official Wetland Map.

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

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved permit W 2025-6 for an engineered cap over 800 SF at 425 Timber Ridge Road, with conditions, after a unanimous vote. It also approved permit W 2025-7 for landscape mitigation, grading and maintenance at 1153 Newfield Street, also unanimously. Both permits include detailed conditions the permittees must follow. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Permit W 2025-6 for engineered cap at 425 Timber Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Permit W 2025-7 for landscape mitigation at 1153 Newfield Street (unanimous)

Resource Recovery Commission to ECCRA

The Eastern Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority and the City of Middletown Resource Recovery Authority Commission will meet in person and virtually on September 30, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation by HDR, a review of quarterly results, the annual report, and discussion of invoices. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• HDR Presentation
• Quarterly Results review
• Annual Report presentation
• Invoices discussion

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the quarterly report for July‑August FY2026 and the fiscal year 2025 annual report. An invoice for $20,257 to R.S. Lynch & Co. was approved for payment.

• Accepted minutes from June 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly report for July‑August FY2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $20,257 invoice to R.S. Lynch & Co. (unanimous)
• Accepted fiscal year 2025 annual report (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education's Special Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss several proposed policy updates, including the Equity Policy, Visitor Policy, Student Attendance Policy, Homework Policy, and Hiring of Certified Staff Policy. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.

• Discussion of Policy #0301 Equity Policy
• Discussion of Policy #1250 Visitors
• Discussion of Policy #5112 Student Attendance
• Discussion of Policy #6154 Homework
• Discussion of Policy #4010 Hiring of Certified Staff

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Middletown will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on multiple resolutions. Key items include approving significant amendments to the Admissions and Continuing Occupancy Policy, the Administrative Plan, and the Moving to Work Plan Supplement. The board will also vote on contract awards for on-call architectural services, summary process services, pest control, and landscaping, as well as updated leases and fee schedules for various housing programs.

• Resolution 2025-51: Approval of significant amendment to Admissions and Continuing Occupancy Policy
• Resolution 2025-52: Approval of significant amendment to Administrative Plan
• Resolution 2025-53: Approval of amended Moving to Work Plan Supplement
• Resolution 2025-54: Approval of contract award for On-Call Architectural Services
• Resolution 2025-56: Approval of updated LIPH Leases, Property Rules and Fee Schedules

The Housing Authority Board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting and unanimously adopted a series of resolutions updating policies and awarding contracts. Resolutions 2025-51, 2025-52, and 2025-53 amended smoking and MTW policies, while contracts were awarded for architectural, pest‑control, and landscaping services. Resolution 2025-57 was tabled pending public comment.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2025-51, 2025-52, 2025-53 (policy updates) unanimously
• Awarded on‑call architectural services contract to Crosskey Architects (unanimous)
• Updated LIPH leases and property rules (unanimous)
• Increased annual not‑to‑exceed amount for housing consultant services (unanimous)
• Awarded pest control contract to Total Pest Control (unanimous)
• Awarded landscaping services contract to A‑Z Services and Cent Conn Maintenance (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-57 pending public comment

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education will discuss its strategy for pending claims and possible litigation related to a DATTCO dispute. The agenda also includes a possible action item concerning the DATTCO contract. No decisions are recorded at this time.

• Discussion of strategy for pending claims and possible litigation related to DATTCO dispute (anticipated for executive session)
• Possible action item on DATTCO contract

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee

The regular scheduled meeting for the 911 Public Safety Building Committee on September 25 has been cancelled by Chairman Darnell Ford.

Walter C. Jones Fund

The Walter C. Jones Fund Committee has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Room B‑12. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Urban Forestry Commission

The scheduled regular Urban Forestry Commission meeting for Thursday, September 25, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions will be considered at this time.

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will meet electronically to discuss specific properties under the jurisdiction of the Health Department, Department of Land Use, and Mayor's Office. The body will review new and old business regarding several local addresses.

• Health Department review of 50 Warwick Street
• Department of Land Use review of 89 Fisher Road
• Mayor's Office review of Stonegate Apartments and Forbidden Llama
• Department of Land Use review of 455 & 465 Middlefield Street, 52 North Main Street, and 212 Sisk and 20 White Street

The committee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to refer the 89 Fisher Road blight case to the General Counsel, issue a Notice of Abatement and apply a clean‑and‑lien if the property is not brought into compliance. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved notice of abatement and clean‑and‑lien for 89 Fisher Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee

The meeting for the Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee has been rescheduled from September 18, 2025, to September 25, 2025. The provided document is a notice of this date change.

The Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. The committee also unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. No other formal actions were taken; the group discussed student involvement in the strategic planning process.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. (all in favor)

Middletown High Track/Turf Building Committee

This is a procedural special meeting announced for multiple building committees, including the Middletown High Track/Turf Building Committee. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting will be held hybrid, in person and via Webex.

• No specific agenda items provided; meeting is procedural.

Standardization and Specifications Committee

The Standardization and Specifications Committee holds a special meeting to discuss two items: approval of previous meeting minutes and a request to support a bid waiver for the purchase of a used marine apparatus for the Fire Department. No other business is listed.

• Request to support a bid waiver to purchase a used marine apparatus for the Fire Department

The Standardization and Specifications Committee approved the minutes from its previous meeting. It also approved the purchase of a used fire apparatus. Both motions passed by unanimous consent.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved purchase of used fire apparatus (unanimous consent)

Keigwin Building Committee

The Keigwin Building Committee will review minutes from the August 21 special meeting and discuss several payment applications. Items include four separate payments to Action Air Systems for roof work at Bielefield, Snow, Moody, and Farm Hill elementary schools, and two payments to Nero Air Conditioning for the Keigwin School. The committee will also consider three invoices from Silver Petrucelli & Associates and a reimbursement to the committee secretary.

• Approve payment of $58,425.00 to Action Air Systems for Bielefield Elementary School roof
• Approve payment of $105,977.25 to Action Air Systems for Snow School roof
• Approve payment of $115,396.50 to Action Air Systems for Moody Elementary School roof
• Approve payment of $78,014.00 to Action Air Systems for Farm Hill Elementary School roof
• Approve payments of $103,732.00 and $90,206.00 to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School

The committee unanimously approved several vendor payments, including $103,732 to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School and $90,206 for a second Keigwin invoice. Payments of $58,425 to Bielefield Elementary, $105,977.25 to Snow School, $115,396.50 to Moody Elementary, and $78,014 to Farm Hill Elementary were also approved. The committee approved sending a formal notice to the town clerk and mayor confirming the completion of the MHS Track and Field project and reporting two committee vacancies. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $58,425 payment to Bielefield Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $105,977.25 payment to Snow School (unanimous)
• Approved $115,396.50 payment to Moody Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $78,014.00 payment to Farm Hill Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $103,732.00 payment to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School (unanimous)
• Approved $90,206.00 payment to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School (unanimous)
• Approved sending notice of MHS Track and Field project completion and committee vacancies (unanimous)

Walter C. Jones Fund

The Walter C. Jones Fund Committee is holding a special meeting on September 24, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Walter C. Jones Fund committee approved its agenda and the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an Emergency Security Deposit request. No other business was taken up and the next meeting is set for October 23, 2025.

• Approved September 24, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Security Deposit request (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two new business items. One item is a request for an affirmative GS 8‑24 report to acquire a portion of DOT‑owned property at 120 North Main Street for a pump station expansion, parking and maintenance access. The other item is an endorsement of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Transit‑Oriented Development Vision Plan prepared by RiverCOG and funded by the USDOT Thriving Communities Program.

• Request for affirmative GS 8‑24 report to acquire DOT property at 120 North Main St for pump station expansion, parking and site access
• Endorsement request for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Transit‑Oriented Development Vision Plan (RiverCOG, USDOT Thriving Communities Program)
• Public hearing on agenda items, including the above requests
• Confirmation that all hearing signs have been properly posted
• Public comment on items not currently scheduled for a public hearing

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a GS 8-24 report to acquire DOT land for expanding the 120 North Main Street pump station, voting 7‑0. It also endorsed the Lower Connecticut River Valley Transit‑Oriented Development Vision Plan, also 7‑0. The commission accepted the September 10 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1) and adjourned the session unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved GS 8-24 report for pump station property acquisition (7-0)
• Approved endorsement of TOD Vision Plan (7-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

The Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and High School Turf/Track Building Committees will hold a special hybrid meeting on September 24, 2025. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee approved a series of payments for roof and HVAC work at several elementary schools. It also approved a notice to the town clerk and mayor about the completion of the MHS track and field project and two committee vacancies. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $58,425 payment to Bielefield Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $105,977.25 payment to Snow School Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $115,396.50 payment to Moody Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $78,014 payment to Farm Hill Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $103,732 payment to Keigwin School (unanimous)
• Approved $90,206 payment to Keigwin School (unanimous)
• Approved invoices from Silver Petrucelli & Associates ($5,320 and $250) (unanimous)
• Approved notice to city clerk and mayor about MHS track project completion and vacancies (unanimous)

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

The Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and Keigwin School building committees will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on multiple payment applications for HVAC and roof work at Bielefield, Snow, Moody, Farm Hill, and Keigwin schools. Total payments under consideration exceed $557,000, including invoices for architectural and secretarial services.

• Payment of $115,396.50 to Action Air Systems for Moody Elementary School (Application #250006-003)
• Payment of $105,977.25 to Action Air Systems for Snow School Elementary (Application #250005-003)
• Payment of $103,732.00 to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School (Application #1)
• Payment of $90,206.00 to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School (Application #2)
• Invoice of $5,320.00 from Silver Petrucelli & Associates for Snow School Roof project

Downtown Business District

The Downtown Business District will receive updates from city and community partners. The body will review August 2025 financials and discuss ongoing promotion and beautification efforts.

• Approval of August 2025 financials
• Update on Sadler LLC social media promotions
• Update on gift card kiosk
• Review of Family Fun First Friday 9/5/24 event
• Report on mum plantings

The Downtown Business District commission approved the August meeting minutes and the financial reports, both unanimously. A motion to support a February Mardi Gras event with $1,000 was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 support for Mardi Gras event (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Indoor Air Quality

This is a special meeting notice for several Middletown building committees: Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and High School Turf/Track. No specific agenda items are listed, making the meeting purely procedural.

• No specific agenda items provided

The committee unanimously approved multiple payments for indoor air quality work at Bielefield, Snow, Moody, Farm Hill, and Keigwin elementary schools, as well as related invoices. It also unanimously approved sending a formal notice to the town clerk and mayor about the completion of the MHS track‑and‑field project and two committee vacancies.

• Approved $58,425 payment to Bielefield Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $105,977.25 payment to Snow School Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $115,396.50 payment to Moody Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $78,014 payment to Farm Hill Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $103,732 payment to Keigwin School (Nero Air Conditioning) (unanimous)
• Approved $90,206 payment to Keigwin School (Nero Air Conditioning) (unanimous)
• Approved $5,320 invoice from Silver Petrucelli for Snow School roof (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send formal notice of MHS track‑and‑field project completion and committee vacancies (unanimous)

Snow School Roof Building Committee

This is a notice of a special hybrid meeting for the Farm Hill Roof, Snow Roof, Indoor Air Quality, and Middletown High School Turf/Track Building Committees. No specific agenda items are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Meeting is hybrid: in-person at Board of Education Conference Room and via Webex

The committee adopted the agenda and approved the August meeting minutes. It unanimously approved payments for roof and air‑quality projects at Bielefield, Snow, Moody, Farm Hill, and Keigwin schools, as well as related invoices. The committee also approved sending a formal notice to the town clerk and mayor about the completed MHS track and field project and two committee vacancies.

• Approved $58,425.00 payment to Bielefield Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $105,977.25 payment to Snow School Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $115,396.50 payment to Moody Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $78,014.00 payment to Farm Hill Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $103,732.00 payment to Keigwin School (unanimous)
• Approved $90,206.00 payment to Keigwin School (unanimous)
• Approved $5,320.00 invoice from Silver Petrucelli & Associates for Snow School Roof (unanimous)
• Approved formal notice to town clerk and mayor about MHS track project closure and vacancies (unanimous)

Snow School Roof Building Committee

The Snow School Roof Building Committee will discuss and possibly act on several applications for payments to contractors for roof work at Bielefield, Snow, Moody, Farm Hill, and Keigwin schools. Items include payments to Action Air Systems and Nero Air Conditioning, as well as invoices from Silver Petrucelli & Associates and a secretary expense. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, public comment, and review of prior minutes.

• Payment of $58,425.00 to Action Air Systems for Bielefield Elementary School roof work
• Payment of $105,977.25 to Action Air Systems for Snow School Elementary roof work
• Payment of $115,396.50 to Action Air Systems for Moody Elementary School roof work
• Payment of $78,014.00 to Action Air Systems for Farm Hill Elementary School roof work
• Payment of $103,732.00 to Nero Air Conditioning for Keigwin School roof work

Public Works & Facilities Commission

The Public Works & Facilities Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss several new business items, including an update on Russell Street easement issues at 334 and 344 Russell St., current paving projects tied to Coleman Road and a road bond, and sanitation changes involving SAYT and weekly recycling. The board will also receive monthly reports from highway, parks, public works overtime, building permits, and recycling coordinators. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025
• Public comment on agenda items
• Update on Russell Street easement issue (334, 344 Russell St.)
• Discussion of paving projects, Coleman Road, and road bond
• Sanitation update on SAYT and weekly recycling

The commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. Members unanimously approved a motion to hold an October workshop to prepare fee‑adjustment recommendations for a November council vote. A motion to approve a land survey of the 334,344 Russell Street easement was also passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled October workshop to prepare fee‑adjustment recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved land survey for 334,344 Russell St. easement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

MacDonough School Bldg. Committee

The Macdonough School Building Committee will hold a public hearing and consider approving two consulting payments totaling $20,100. The committee will also discuss comments from a recent tour of Keigwin School and receive an update on grant application progress.

• Approve payment of $5,100 to Kerin & Fazio LLC (invoice #15922)
• Approve payment of $15,000 to Advirsa Consulting LLC ($7,500 retainer plus $7,500 upon completion)
• Public hearing on agenda items
• Discussion of comments from tour of Keigwin School on 8/20/25
• Update on grant application progress

The MacDonough School Building Committee approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It also approved a $5,100 invoice from Kerin & Fazio LLC and a $15,000 payment to Advirsa Consulting LLC. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoice #15922 to Kerin & Fazio LLC, $5,100 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Advirsa Consulting LLC, $15,000 total (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (unanimous)

MacDonough School Bldg. Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will discuss comments from a tour of Keigwin School and consider two payment approvals: $5,100 to Kerin & Fazio LLC and $15,000 to Advirsa Consulting LLC. An update on grant application progress will also be provided.

• Approve payment of $5,100 to Kerin & Fazio LLC (invoice #15922)
• Approve payment of $15,000 to Advirsa Consulting LLC ($7,500 retainer plus $7,500 upon completion)
• Discuss comments from tour of Keigwin School on August 20, 2025
• Update on grant application progress
• Public hearing on agenda items

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The Regional Housing and Economic Development committees will meet to approve minutes from August 25, 2025, and receive a presentation on brownfields revitalization from Dale Kroop. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025 meeting
• Brownfields Revitalization presentation with Dale Kroop

Sanitary Disposal District Commission

The Sanitation Commission will meet to review minutes from August 26, 2025. The body will also discuss a proposal for a joint meeting with the Public Works Commission.

• Review of August 26, 2025, meeting minutes
• Proposal for joint meeting with Public Works Commission

The commission accepted the August 26 minutes. A presentation on the sanitation program’s tonnage reductions was given, and a motion to table that discussion was made. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted August 26 minutes (motion carried)
• Motion to table sanitation program discussion presented (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve the educational specifications for Keigwin Middle School. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside the call to order and adjournment.

• Approval of Educational Specifications for Keigwin Middle School

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on September 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The only action item is approval of the minutes from the September 19 special meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from BOE Special Meeting on September 19, 2025

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will gather information on changes to the law implemented with the 2024 Grand List. It will also deliberate appeals that were received on September 10, 2025.

• Information gathering on 2024 Grand List law changes
• Deliberation of appeals received September 10, 2025

The Board of Assessment Appeals denied all listed appeals, most unanimously. It approved assessment adjustments for four properties, including a reduction for property 55593 to $15,680. One appeal (property 60629) was denied by a 2‑1 vote. No public comments were made.

• Appeal denied for property 81064 (unanimous)
• Appeal denied for property 60629 (2 nay, 1 yea; McClanahan voted yea)
• Assessment adjusted approved for property 65765 to $3,570 (unanimous)
• Assessment adjusted approved for property 60289 to $2,500 (unanimous)
• Assessment adjusted approved for property 72510 to $2,540 (unanimous)
• Assessment adjusted approved for property 55593 to $15,680 (unanimous)
• Appeal denied for property 53531 (unanimous)
• Appeal denied for property 52933 (unanimous)

Middletown High Track/Turf Building Committee

The Middletown High School Turf/Track Building Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been canceled.

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

The Farm Hill Roof Building Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered. The cancellation was communicated by Committee Secretary Joshua Burger to Town Clerk Ashley Flynn‑Natale.

Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee

The September 18, 2025 meeting of the Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. A new meeting date will be announced later.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Indoor Air Quality

This meeting of the Indoor Air Quality, Farm Hill Roof Building, Snow Roof Building, and Middletown High School Turf/Track Building committees has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Snow School Roof Building Committee

The meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been canceled. This cancellation also applies to the Farm Hill Roof Building Committee, Indoor Air Quality, and the Middletown High School Turf/Track Building Committee.

Harbor Improvement Agency

The Harbor Improvement Agency holds a special meeting to elect officers for vacant chair and vice-chair positions and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. Old business includes a report from the Harbor Master. No votes on contracts, rezoning, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Election of Officers for Chairperson and Vice-Chair (both vacant)
• Approval of the 2025 Meeting Calendar
• Harbor Master Report

The Harbor Improvement Agency unanimously elected David Albert as chair and Kelly Sweeney as vice‑chair. The agency also unanimously approved the 2025 meeting calendar, setting meetings for the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Elected David Albert as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kelly Sweeney as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar: third Thursday at 6:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation & Community Services Commission

The Recreation & Senior Services Commission will hold a public hearing, approve April 2025 minutes, and discuss fee updates as a planning item. New business includes summer updates, while old business covers department updates and ARPA project updates.

• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025
• Fee updates – planning discussion
• Summer updates (new business)
• Department updates (old business)
• ARPA project updates (old business)

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the September 18, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during this session.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The scheduled Human Relations Commission meeting for September 17, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

LGBTQIA+ Commission

The LGBTQIA+ Commission is meeting to discuss several proposed events for October, including trivia nights and a webinar. The body will also review updates on the Middletown Pride Grant and Scholarship programs.

• National Coming Out Day video and photography at Harbor Park on Oct 3: $1,400
• All Ages Trivia at the Recreation Center on Oct 3: $550
• StarGAYzing at Van Vleck Observatory on Oct 10: $450
• LGBTQIA+ History Month Trivia at La Boca: $150
• Middletown Pride Community Events Program total approved spending for FY 2025-2026: $10,760

The commission amended its agenda to add a Finance Q&A Sessions event and approved the August 20 minutes. It unanimously approved seven proposed community events for October and a new internal social‑media policy that restricts posting to official Middletown Pride accounts. The meeting was adjourned after a 7‑1 vote.

• Amended agenda to add Finance Q&A Sessions (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Gayme Night monthly event proposal (unanimous)
• Approved National Coming Out Day video project (unanimous)
• Approved All Ages Trivia event (unanimous)
• Approved LGBTQIA+ History Month Trivia Night (unanimous)
• Approved internal social‑media policy for Pride accounts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑1 vote)

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee

The Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee will meet remotely to approve a bill for Langan and discuss selecting a firm for the 911 Center project. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session regarding firm references.

• Approval of bill for Langan ($567.50)
• Discussion of Architectural and Engineer Firm References
• Executive Session to invite non-committee members
• Selection of Architectural and Engineer firm for Mayor’s Committee

The committee approved a $567.50 payment to Langan for services rendered from July 26 to August 22. Members voted to convene an executive session and to allow staff to attend that session. They also approved selecting Tecton Architecture as the architectural and engineering firm for the 911 center. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 PM.

• Approved $567.50 Langan payment (all in favor)
• Approved convening an executive session (all in favor at 5:36 PM)
• Approved inviting staff (Grauer, McNaughton) into executive session (all in favor at 5:36 PM)
• Approved un‑tabling selection of architectural and engineering firm (all in favor)
• Approved selecting Tecton Architecture as architectural and engineering firm (all in favor)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (all in favor at 5:57 PM)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and review several capital projects, including HVAC systems, playground construction, and the planned relocation of Green Street and TLC programs to Newfield Street. The committee will also review fire marshal inspections and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of IAQ/HVAC projects at various schools
• Review of Keigwin HVAC project
• Review of Keigwin Playground project
• Review of Macdonough project
• Review of Green Street and TLC move to Newfield Street

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The Lower Connecticut River Valley COG and MPO is meeting to receive updates on state grants, transportation projects, and regional committees. Presentations include CT DEEP Grants and CT Main Street Center Program. The agenda includes approvals of minutes and updates on SS4A, active transportation grants, estuary transit, and various COG committees (waste, economic development, housing, invasive species, hazard mitigation, agriculture, hazardous waste, and a soup kitchen). No votes on ordinances or budgets are scheduled.

• Presentation from Steven Perry on CT DEEP Grants
• Presentation from Kristen Lopez on CT Main Street Center Program
• SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) update
• Active Transportation Grant update
• Regional Housing Committee update including Shared Foundations DOH Grant

Riverfront Boathouse Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Boathouse Building Committee scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Russell Library Board of Trustees

The Russell Library Board will consider several policy updates, including revised collection, review, display, and program policies. It will also discuss intentions for the 2025‑2026 year, such as the library's 150th anniversary events, strategic planning, and facilities planning. A key decision is a motion to authorize the Library Director to ratify a successor bargaining unit agreement with AFSCME Local 1303‑85.

• Motion to approve revised Collection Development and Maintenance Policy
• Motion to approve new Review and Reconsideration Policy
• Motion to approve revised Display Policy
• Motion to approve new Program Policy
• Motion to authorize the Library Director to ratify a successor bargaining unit agreement with AFSCME Local 1303‑85

The Russell Library Board approved several revised library policies and, by unanimous vote, authorized the Library Director to ratify a successor bargaining unit agreement with AFSCME Local 1303-85, which includes average wage increases of 2.5%. The board also reappropriated an unspent balance to fund the feasibility study committee’s work on architectural revisions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved revised Collection Development and Maintenance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Review and Reconsideration Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Request for Review Form (unanimous)
• Approved revised Display Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Program Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to ratify successor bargaining unit agreement with AFSCME Local 1303-85 (unanimous)
• Reappropriated unspent balance to fund feasibility study committee (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Clean Energy Taskforce

The Clean Energy Task Force will meet to approve minutes from May 2025 and discuss ongoing business items. Topics include a feasibility study for a solar canopy over the Beman Middle School parking lot, a grant for EV chargers, the Heatsmart Middletown Project, and updates from building committees and fuel cells at Middletown High School. No new business or votes on ordinances are listed.

• Solar canopy feasibility study for Beman Middle School parking lot
• Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant for EV chargers
• Heatsmart Middletown Project update
• 911 Building Committee and Macdonough School Building Committee updates
• Fuel cells at Middletown High School discussion

The Clean Energy Task Force approved the minutes from its August meeting. No other actions were taken; members received updates on solar canopies, EV charger installation, the HeatSmart grant, the 911 building, school renovations, and the fuel cell replacement, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved August meeting minutes (approved by those present)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at Beman Middle School. The agenda includes approving minutes, reviewing student activity reports, and taking action on two new student policies.

• Policy #0301 Equity Policy - First Reading
• Policy #5114 Student Discipline Policy - First and Final Reading
• Approval of BOE minutes from June 17, July 15, July 22, and August 19, 2025
• MHS Robotics Team 9909 presentation
• Beman GSA Club Proposal

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education Policy Committee will meet virtually to discuss student discipline and bullying policies. The committee is reviewing Policy #5114 and the potential deletion of several bullying-related guides, notices, and forms.

• Review of Policy #5114 Student Discipline
• Proposed deletion of Guide for Investigating Bullying Behavior Guide
• Proposed deletion of Annual Bullying Notice (Appendix A)
• Proposed deletion of Bullying Behavior Forms
• Proposed deletion of Bullying Letters to Parents

Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board

The Middletown Youth Services Bureau Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2025. Members will interview representatives from four community organizations and review award recommendations. The board will also receive a police and youth report and share updates and announcements.

• Interview with Cross Street Training & Academic Center at 6:10 PM
• Interview with Ekklesia Ballet at 6:20 PM
• Interview with Middlesex YMCA at 6:30 PM
• Interview with Oddfellows Playhouse at 6:40 PM
• EICG Award Recommendations

Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

The regular meeting of the Commission on Conservation & Agriculture scheduled for September 16, 2025, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided.

Common Council

The Common Council will consider two ordinances: one creating a joint America250 committee with Portland, and another establishing procurement accountability rules. They will also vote on a property management services contract for Keating Historical Enterprise Park, 80 Harbor Drive, and 131 River Road with RWK Enterprises LLC for 2025, and direct a new RFP by October 1, 2025.

• Ordinance adding Article XXVI (Middletown/Portland America250 Committee) to Chapter 14 of the City Code
• Resolution amending Resolution No. 156-2025 to rename the America250 Committee and delete the Arrigoni Bridge Lighting Exploratory Subcommittee
• Ordinance enacting a Procurement Accountability and Compliance Ordinance, amending Chapters 1, 78, and adding Chapter 79
• Approval of a one-year property management services agreement (Jan–Dec 2025) with RWK Enterprises LLC for Keating Historical Enterprise Park and two other city properties

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 11‑25, adding Article XXVI to Chapter 14 of the Code to establish the Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee. The council also approved, as amended, Resolution No. 156‑2025, renaming the committee and allocating a $74,000 FY26 arts grant for Semiquincentennial events. The ordinance passed by unanimous voice vote (9 Aye, 2 absent). No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved Ordinance No. 11‑25 establishing the Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee (voice vote, 9 Aye, 2 absent)
• Approved, as amended, Resolution No. 156‑2025 renaming the committee and authorizing a $74,000 FY26 arts grant
• Created Arrigoni Bridge Lighting Exploratory Subcommittee within the America 250 Committee (as part of the ordinance)

Common Council

This special meeting of the Middletown Common Council is purely procedural. The only substantive action is the approval of minutes from the August 19, 2024 special meeting and the September 2, 2025 regular meeting. A public hearing is opened and closed but no agenda items are listed for discussion or decision.

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

The Common Council approved the minutes of the August 19, 2024 special meeting and the September 2, 2025 regular meeting. Both approvals were passed by a voice vote with nine ayes and two members absent. The council then adjourned the special meeting by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 special meeting (9 ayes, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting (9 ayes, unanimous)
• Adjourned the September 16, 2025 special meeting (9 ayes, unanimous)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider new business items including a $35,000 Auto Theft and Violence Grant, a donated 2017 Toyota Highlander to PAL, and automated speed traffic cameras. Old business includes removal of lights on Route 9. The commission will also review monthly reports on overtime, incidents, and accountability.

• Auto Theft and Violence Grant for $35,000
• 2017 Toyota Highlander donated to PAL by Middletown Toyota
• Automated Speed Traffic Cameras discussion
• Rt. 9 light removal (old business)
• Monthly reports: overtime balances, incident statistics, accountability update

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted a $35,000 grant for auto, theft, and violence programs. It also accepted a donated 2017 Toyota Highlander for the PAL community program.

• Approved August 18, 2025 PSC minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted $35,000 Auto, Theft, and Violence grant (motion passed)
• Accepted donation of 2017 Toyota Highlander for PAL program (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Safety Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and conduct a public hearing on agenda‑only items. Commissioners will review fire department correspondence, monthly reports, and updates on overtime, apparatus, training building, cross‑street projects, and gear. No new business is scheduled. The meeting will also include a monthly summary from the Telecommunications Committee.

• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on agenda‑only matters
• Review of gratitude letters from Southington and Plainville Fire Departments
• Discussion of fire department overtime status and apparatus updates
• Monthly summary of actions taken by the Telecommunications Committee

The commission voted to accept the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and the meeting was closed at 7:13 p.m. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (motion passed)

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Board is meeting to review routine financial and operational reports, including the Treasurer's Report, Budget Statement, and staff updates. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting is mostly procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer's Report covering receipts, expenditures, and cash flow for FY 24-25
• Budget Statement review
• Check Register Report for August 2025
• Staff Reports including Safety/Energy Report and operational data

The board elected John Dunham as Chairman and filled all officer positions by unanimous acclamation. It approved the budget and staff reports without dissent. The board waived competitive bidding to award a $101,000 sludge screw conveyor contract and a $339,000 incinerator inspection and replacement contract, both unanimously. Committee assignments were confirmed and Arthur G. Simonian was appointed Board Clerk.

• John Dunham elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Joe Samolis elected Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Mary Marrocco elected Secretary (unanimous)
• Doug Sienna elected Treasurer (unanimous)
• Daniel Salerno elected Deputy Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for $101,000 sludge screw conveyor contract (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for $339,000 incinerator inspection and replacement contract (unanimous)
• Arthur G. Simonian appointed Board Clerk (unanimous)

Mattabassett District Board

The Nominating Committee will meet to select a slate of officers and the Finance Committee. The body will also review recommended assignments for Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management, and Public Relations.

• Selection of Slate of Officers
• Finance Committee selection
• Assignments for Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management, and Public Relations

The Nominating Committee voted unanimously to recommend John Dunham as Chairman, Joe Samolis as Vice Chairman, Mary Marrocco as Secretary, Doug Sienna as Treasurer, and Daniel Salerno as Deputy Treasurer. It also unanimously approved the appointment of Nick Stevens, Phil Pessina, Rick Healey, Joe Corlis and Doug Sienna as Chair of the Finance Committee. The committee further approved the listed assignments for the Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management, and Public Relations committees. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved recommendation to elect John Dunham as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to appoint Nick Stevens, Phil Pessina, Rick Healey, Joe Corlis and Doug Sienna as Finance Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management, and Public Relations committee assignments (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education's Budget Committee will review financials and transfers since July 2025, discuss the status of expected federal funds, and hear updates on the Macdonough School renovation and the relocation of Macdonough students to Keigwin. The committee will also review the final budget mitigation approved on June 24, 2025, and consider Legacy Academy staffing and costs.

• Update on status of all expected federal funds for this fiscal year
• Review of final budget mitigation approved by the Board on June 24, 2025
• Update on Macdonough students moving to Keigwin
• Legacy Academy update: number of students served, staff hiring, unexpected costs
• Macdonough School renovation update including percentage of cost covered by the state

Code Enforcement Committee

The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Committee scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

General Counsel Commission

The General Counsel Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting on September 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes two proposed ordinances: one creating the Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee and one authorizing a real estate tax fixing agreement for 339 Main Street. Commissioners will also review a job description for an Automated Traffic Safety Device Processor and discuss ongoing items such as the purchasing ordinance and recruitment efforts.

• Ordinance to establish the Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee (ordinance 14-84 to 14-87)
• Ordinance for a Real Estate Tax Fixing Agreement with ESG 339 Main Street, LLC for 339 Main Street (ordinance 272-9.14)
• Job description for Automated Traffic Safety Device Processor
• Old business: Purchasing Ordinance discussion and recruitment efforts update

The commission unanimously approved the amended Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee ordinance, a $6 million tax‑fixing agreement for 339 Main Street, and the job description for a part‑time Automated Traffic Safety Devices Processor. It also adopted numerous amendments to the purchasing ordinance, including lowering the multi‑year contract threshold to $100,000 and inserting a $35,000 competitive‑bidding threshold.

• Approved amended Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Tax Fixing Agreement for 339 Main Street ($6 M investment) (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Automated Traffic Safety Devices Processor (unanimous)
• Amended purchasing ordinance to set $35,000 competitive‑bidding threshold in section 78‑7 (unanimous)
• Reduced multi‑year contract threshold to $100,000 in section 78‑2 (unanimous)
• Inserted multi‑year contract language from 78‑2 into section 78‑8 (unanimous)
• Reordered sections 78‑9 and 78‑7 for formatting (unanimous)
• Standardized abbreviation PTS throughout section 78‑10 (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Middletown Board of Assessment Appeals will conduct hearings for motor vehicle assessment appeals. No appointments are required; walk‑ins are accepted from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A public comment period is also scheduled. The meeting takes place at Middletown City Hall, Office of the Assessor, Room B‑15.

• Motor vehicle assessment appeal hearings – walk‑ins only (5:00 PM–8:00 PM)
• Public comment period

The Board of Assessment Appeals heard appeals for twenty properties on September 10, 2025. For each property, the Board deferred a decision to a special meeting to be scheduled. No appeals were resolved at this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

• Deferred appeal for Property ID 81064
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 81067
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 81066
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 69983
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 69984
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 69987
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 62544
• Deferred appeal for Property ID 62542

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will conduct hearings specifically for motor vehicle assessments. These hearings are open to walk-ins between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

• Motor vehicle assessment appeal hearings

The Board unanimously voted to close public comment for the meeting. After discussion, the Board reached consensus on the schedule for the 2026 Assessment Appeals Hearings. No other actions were taken.

• Closed public comment period (unanimous)
• Set dates for 2026 Appeals Hearings (consensus)

Public Works & Facilities Commission

The regular Public Works & Facilities Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee meets to discuss routine oversight items including occupancy, financial reports, building issues, and a capital needs assessment. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of standard administrative updates.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of current occupancy
• Financial report review
• Discussion of building maintenance issues
• Capital needs assessment update

The advisory committee approved the minutes from the last meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 pm with all members in favor.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 pm (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a special exception and site plan for a 3,689 SF addition to a pavilion at 999 Randolph Road. They will also consider a site plan for a new Italian delicatessen at 326 South Main Street and an affirmative GS 8-24 report for a commercial lease at 180 Johnson Street. A proposed ambulance facility site plan has been postponed to October 8th.

• Continued public hearing for 3,689 SF pavilion addition at 999 Randolph Road (SE2025-11)
• Site plan for new Italian delicatessen at 326 South Main Street (SPR2025-181)
• GS 8-24 report for commercial lease at 180 Johnson Street (GS 8-24 2025-11)
• Site plan for ambulance facility at 4 and 8 Crescent Street postponed to October 8th
• Confirmation of hearing signs and approval of previous meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special exception for a 3,689‑sq‑ft addition to the pavilion at 999 Randolph Road, requiring all events to end by 10:30 pm. It also unanimously approved the site‑plan for a new Italian delicatessen at 326 South Main Street and the GS‑8‑24 commercial lease for Accessing Abilities at 180 Johnson Street. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved special exception for 999 Randolph Road pavilion with 10:30 pm event limit (7-0)
• Approved site‑plan for Italian delicatessen at 326 South Main Street (7-0)
• Approved GS‑8‑24 commercial lease for Accessing Abilities at 180 Johnson Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Fair Rent Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Middletown Fair Rent Commission on September 10, 2025. The agenda provides only the meeting notice and location; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

The Commission approved proposed bylaw amendments and accepted jurisdiction over a new rent complaint. It dismissed the Githinji complaint, denied a motion to dismiss the Kamara retaliation case, and ordered the landlord to cease the notice to quit, accept $1,800 rent and remove a $600 overcharge. The Commission also ordered heat repairs for the McPherson unit by Sept. 25, 2025, with a rent reduction to $875 if not fixed and daily $100 penalties thereafter. All actions were approved by unanimous vote except the $600 removal motion, which passed 3‑2.

• Approved proposed bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted jurisdiction over new complaint by Peter Morgan Jr. (unanimous)
• Dismissed Githinji complaint for lack of prosecution (unanimous)
• Denied motion to dismiss Kamara retaliation case (unanimous)
• Found retaliation in Kamara case; ordered cease‑and‑desist, set rent $1,800/mo (unanimous)
• Ordered removal of $600 overcharge in Kamara case (3‑2)
• Ordered heat repairs for McPherson unit by 9/25/2025; rent $875/mo if not repaired, $100 daily penalty (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Middletown Fair Rent Commission will approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting, consider proposed amendments to its bylaws, and review new complaints. It will also hold hearings on the Githinji, Kamara, and McPherson complaints. The meeting will be conducted in hybrid format with public attendance options.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Amendments to Commission bylaws
• Report on new complaints / jurisdictional review
• Hearing on Githinji complaint
• Hearing on Kamara matter (retaliation claim)

Russell Library Governance Committee

The Russell Library Governance Committee will consider and vote on multiple policy changes, including a revised Collection Development and Maintenance Policy, a new Review and Reconsideration Policy, a revised Request for Review Form, a revised Display Policy, and a new Program Policy. The committee will also discuss unfinished business such as the Privacy, Confidentiality and Law Enforcement Policy and board self-evaluations.

• MOTION: Approve revised Resources Selection Policies (renamed Collection Development and Maintenance Policy)
• MOTION: Approve new Review and Reconsideration Policy
• MOTION: Approve revised Request for Review Form
• MOTION: Approve revised Display Policy
• MOTION: Approve new Program Policy

The Russell Library Governance Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting and moved the New Business agenda item ahead of Old Business. It unanimously adopted revised Resources Selection, Review and Reconsideration, Request for Review Form, Display, and Program policies. A proposal to add another community member to the committee was tabled until the October 8 meeting.

• Approved April 9, 2025 Governance Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to move New Business before Old Business carried unanimously
• Approved revised Resources Selection Policies (Collection Development and Maintenance Policy) (unanimous)
• Approved new Review and Reconsideration Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Request for Review Form (unanimous)
• Approved revised Display Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Program Policy (unanimous)
• Tabled suggestion for additional community member until Oct 8 meeting

Design Review & Preservation Board, Middletown

The regular Design Review & Preservation Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Board of Health

The agenda consists of procedural items: approval of minutes, director and division reports, and a subcommittee update on ordinance and by-law review. No new business is scheduled. The public hearing is limited to agenda items only.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
• Director report by Kevin Elak
• Division report by Tanielle Davis
• Subcommittee for Ordinance and By-Law Review update

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 9, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee Concerning People with Disabilities

The Committee on People with Disabilities will hold a public hearing and consider the ADA Summary Report. The meeting will also approve the minutes from June 3. No new business or ordinance items are listed.

• Public hearing on ADA compliance matters
• Approval of minutes from the June 3 meeting
• Department report: ADA Summary Report

The committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting after a motion by Keith Vinci and a second by Emily McEvoy; the motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made by Richard Pelletier, seconded by Joe Bibisi, and also carried. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carries)

Lower Connecticut River Valley

The RiverCOG Executive Committee will formally approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. Members will receive an FYI briefing on an EPA grant and consider ideas for the legislative agenda. The meeting will also introduce new RiverCOG staff before adjourning.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• FYI briefing on EPA grant
• Discussion of legislative agenda ideas
• Introduction of new RiverCOG staff

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Committee will consider a Tax Fixing Agreement with ESG 339 Main Street, LLC for the former Bob's Surplus property and a lease proposal from R.M. Keating: Accessing Abilities Company. They will also discuss an update on the Arcade Redevelopment and debate joining the MRDA/CMDA, with a resolution requiring a vote. The meeting includes public session and approval of prior minutes.

• Tax Fixing Agreement for ESG 339 Main Street, LLC at 339 Main Street (former Bob's Surplus) – requires vote
• Lease Proposal for R.M. Keating: Accessing Abilities Company – requires vote
• Update on Arcade Redevelopment with Brig Smith
• Discussion and resolution to join MRDA/CMDA – resolution requires vote
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the minutes of its 12th 2025 meeting. It approved a tax‑fixing agreement for 339 Main Street and a lease for Accessing Abilities Company. The resolution to join the MRDA/CMDA housing initiative was moved to table. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the 12th 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved tax fixing agreement for 339 Main Street, LLC (all in favor)
• Approved lease of 900 sq ft to Accessing Abilities Company (all in favor)
• Moved to table resolution to join MRDA/CMDA (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will review old business items including a parking fee and permits proposal, an update on the new garage, and repair of parking signs. They will also discuss parking department costs, Washington & Broad Street Lot meter displays, and the WeHa Parking App.

• Parking fee/permits proposal
• Update on New Garage
• Repair of parking signs and other immediate needs
• Washington & Broad Street Lot meter displays
• WeHa Parking App

The Parking Advisory Committee unanimously tabled the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. No new business or updates on proposals were reported. The committee then unanimously moved to adjourn at 6:00 PM.

• Tabled August 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (all in favor)

Complete Streets & Bikeway Committee

The Middletown Complete Streets Committee will meet to discuss ongoing projects including the Newfield Corridor Trail, Saybrook Road improvements, and the Safe Streets and Roads for All study. The meeting will also cover updates on the Air Line Trail connector and traffic camera programs.

• Review of Newfield Corridor Trail project
• Saybrook Road (East Main to Tryon) improvements
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Study
• Air Line Trail – Farmington Canal Trail Connector Study Update
• ATESD / traffic cameras discussion