Middletown public meetings in 2025

Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

Board Meetings

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown will hold public hearings on several land use requests and contract ratifications. The body will discuss a large residential subdivision and two conditional use permits for businesses. The meeting also includes votes on utility rates and personnel policy amendments.

• Major Subdivision Plan for The Grove at Middletown Exchange at 1023 Bunker Hill Road (432 townhomes, 33 single family lots)
• Conditional Use Permit for e-commerce and warehousing at 410 Diamond State Blvd., Suite E
• Conditional Use Permit for Engineered for Success Training Center at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 2
• Resolution 25-09-02 to adopt an amendment to FY’26 utility rates
• Ordinance 25-09-01 regarding fence permits and inspections

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

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

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two side-yard setback variances for a proposed single-family semi-detached dwelling at 21 & 23 Anderson Street. The variances would allow buildings to be 4.8 feet from property lines instead of the required 10 feet.

• Case 04-25: Variance request for 21 & 23 Anderson Street (C-2 zoning)
• Side-yard setback reduced from 10 ft to 4.8 ft for both properties
• Tax parcels: 23-006.00-649 and 23-006.00-650
• Applicant: Woodin & Associates on behalf of Alkis Group Real Estate

Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review variance requests for two properties. Both cases involve requests to reduce required setbacks and landscape buffers from the Town of Middletown Zoning Code.

• Case 02-25: Resubdivision plan for a 3,013-square-foot building pad with drive-thru at 601 South Ridge Avenue
• Case 02-25: Request for 0' to 3' setbacks and buffers instead of the required 15' and 10'
• Case 03-25: Plan to subdivide 501 Merrimac Avenue into two lots for a hotel and two restaurants
• Case 03-25: Request for 0' to 8' setbacks and buffers instead of the required 15' and 10'

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider adopting the FY'26 tax rate and tax rolls. The body will also review several land development plans and conditional use permits, along with updates to the town's zoning and fee codes.

• Resolution 25-08-01 to adopt FY'26 tax rolls and set the FY'26 tax rate
• Revised Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for five flex-space buildings at 1023 Bunker Hill Road
• Minor Subdivision Plan for Merrimac Gateway commercial center at 501 Merrimac Avenue
• Purchase of property at 10/12 W. Green Street
• Ordinance 25-07-01 to amend Zoning Code Section 7: Signs

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

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

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits and two development plans. These items include a proposed townhouse community and a commercial center subdivision.

• Conditional Use Permit for home office wholesale auto dealership at 224 E. Crail Court
• Conditional Use Permit for e-commerce and freight forwarding at 410 Diamond State Blvd., Suite E
• Minor Subdivision Plan for Merrimac Gateway commercial center at 501 Merrimac Avenue
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 30-unit Middletown Mews townhouses at 5044 Summit Bridge Road

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider adopting the FY’26 budget, property tax rates, and utility fees. The meeting includes public hearings for several commercial land development plans and updates to building and plumbing codes.

• Adoption of FY’26 Budget, property tax rate, and utility rates/fees
• Concept plan for a 113,400-square-foot warehouse at 334 / 338 Auto Park Drive
• Plan for a convenience store and eight fueling stations at 705 Middletown Warwick Road
• Record Major Land Development Plan for a 93,000-square-foot medical office at 641 Middletown Odessa Road
• Adoption of 2024 International Building Code and other 2024 International Code Council editions

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

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

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for three separate property requests. The body will consider a conditional use permit and two land development plans for commercial projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for an electrical contractor's office at 1070 Industrial Drive, Suite 4
• Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for a convenience store and fueling stations at 705 Middletown Warwick Road
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two commercial/flex buildings at 5187 Summit Bridge Road

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will meet to review the Capital and Operational budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and non-public records.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget review
• Fiscal Year 2026 Operational Budget review
• Executive session regarding personnel matters
• Executive session regarding non-public record documents

Board Meetings

The Police Accountability Committee is meeting to review CALEA Accreditation and Police Use of Force Training.

• CALEA Accreditation
• Police Use of Force Training

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several commercial development projects and conditional use permits. The body is also deciding on the adoption of multiple 2024 International building and property codes and ratifying infrastructure contracts.

• Conditional Use Permits for CECO, Inc. (611 Tower Lane) and Kitchen Guard of Delmarva (410 Diamond State Blvd.)
• Land development plans for 860 Middletown Warwick Road, 827 Middletown-Warwick Road, and Levels Crossing
• Adoption of 2024 International Residential, Property Maintenance, and Building Codes
• Contract ratification for the Lake Street substation construction project
• Contract ratification for the 2025 striping of Patriot Drive and Merrimac Avenue

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

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

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 28 to review variances for a proposed mixed-use development at 7, 11, 15, and 19 E Main Street. The project includes two apartment buildings, one commercial/apartment building, and two townhouses with retail space and parking.

• Case No. 01-25: variances for 10-ft paving setback relief to 1-ft (west) and 0-ft (east)
• Relief from minimum lot area of 3,000 sq ft to 2,872.47 sq ft for proposed Lot 2
• Proposed construction: 7 apartment units, 850 sq ft retail, on 0.59-acre site in C-2 zoning
• Request from Civil Engineering Associates on behalf of Cisneros Investments, LLC

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review four public hearing requests. These include two conditional use permits for businesses and two development plans for residential and commercial sites.

• Conditional Use Permit for electrical contractor's office at 611 Tower Lane, Suites C & D
• Conditional Use Permit for kitchen exhaust cleaning company at 410 Diamond State Blvd., Suite D
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Middletown Mews, a 30-unit stacked townhouse community at 5044 Summit Bridge Road
• Preliminary Record Minor Resubdivision Plan for a 3,013 +/- square foot drive-thru building at 601 South Ridge Avenue

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on updating residential and property maintenance codes to 2024 standards. The body will also consider the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and a settlement with Argonaut Insurance Company.

• Resolution 25-05-01 for the issuance of GO Bonds
• Ordinance 25-04-01 to require automatic sprinklers
• Conditional Use Permit for T&T Powerwash at 611 Tower Lane, Suite B
• Adoption of 2024 International Residential Code and International Property Maintenance Code
• Public Assembly Permit for Middletown Camp Festival on July 20, 2025

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

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

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests for properties at 611 Tower Lane in the M-I zoned area. One request is from T&T Powerwash for an exterior cleaning and holiday lighting company with office, dispatch, storage, and a small retail showroom. The other is from CECO, Inc. for an electrical contractor's office. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-05-25 for T&T Powerwash at 611 Tower Lane, Suite B (office, dispatch, equipment/chemical storage, retail showroom)
• Conditional Use Permit CU-06-25 for CECO, Inc. at 611 Tower Lane, Suites C & D (electrical contractor office)
• Both requests are in an M-I (Manufacturing Industrial) zoned area

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

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

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on multiple land development plans, including a 3.9 million-square-foot warehouse and thousands of new housing units. The body will also consider a pipe fabrication permit and a wireless installation agreement.

• 1924 Middle Neck Road: Preliminary and Record plans for a 3,918,700-square-foot 5-story warehouse
• 1270 Levels Road: Record Major Subdivision Plan for Freestone Village with 705 dwelling units
• 380 Green Giant Road: Subdivision plans for Chapel Creek (406 units) and Abbey Creek (404 units)
• 1023 Bunker Hill Road: Plan for 445 townhomes and five flex-space buildings
• Ordinance 25-04-01: Proposed requirement for automatic sprinklers

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

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

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for five projects. These include requests for a pipe fabrication company, a large warehouse, residential and commercial developments, and a medical office building.

• Conditional Use Permit for US Piping, Inc. at 112 Patriot Drive, Suite C
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 3,918,700-square-foot warehouse at 1924 Middle Neck Road
• Minor Land Development Plan for apartments, retail, and townhouses at 7, 11, 15 & 19 E. Main Street
• Preliminary Major Land Development and Subdivision Plan for 445 townhomes and five flex-space buildings at 1023 Bunker Hill Road
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 7,100-square-foot medical office building at 700 & 710 Hedgelawn Way

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

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

Board Meetings

The Police Accountability Committee will discuss potential adjustments to the MPD website and strategies for social media outreach and other community communication channels. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of discussion items.

• Discuss potential adjustments/enhancements to the MPD website
• Discuss social media outreach and other community communication outlets

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will conduct a swearing-in ceremony for elected officials and appoint council positions. The body will hold public hearings on various parade and assembly permits, zoning changes, and major land development plans. The meeting also includes votes on a towing services contract and a utility reimbursement agreement.

• Record Major Subdivision Plan for Freestone Village at 1270 Levels Road featuring 705 dwelling units
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 9,900-square-foot retail building at 860 Middletown Warwick Road
• Rezoning of 1023 Bunker Hill Road from M-I to mixed use (R-3 and C-3)
• Rezoning of 305 N. Scott Street from R-1A to C-2 zoning
• Conditional Use Permit requests for in-home offices at 16 Brady Circle and 27 Browning Circle

The council approved a rezoning of 1023 Bunker Hill Road from Manufacturing-Industrial (M-I) to Residential (R-3) and Commercial (C-3) zoning, along with a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment. The vote was 5-0, with Councilman Royston abstaining. The council also approved several parade permits, public assembly requests, and development plans, including a 9,900-square-foot retail building at Levels Business Park and two retail buildings at Levels Crossing. A motion to rezone 305 N. Scott Street from R-1A to C-2 was denied 4-2.

• Approved rezoning of 1023 Bunker Hill Road from M-I to R-3 and C-3 (5-0, Royston abstained)
• Approved preliminary major land development plan for 9,900 sq ft retail building at 860 Middletown Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary major land development and subdivision plan for two retail buildings at Levels Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved parade permits for M.O.T. Little League, Memorial Day, Peach Festival, and Holiday Spectacular parades (all unanimous)
• Approved public assembly requests for Charcuterie Crawl, Flag Day, Family Fun Day, Ladybug Micro Music Festival, Fall Charcuterie Crawl, and Christmas Tree lighting (all unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for in-home financial planning office at 16 Brady Circle and virtual psychological practice at 27 Browning Circle (both unanimous)
• Approved monument and Highland Pub signs for Golf Links at St. Anne's, conditioned on step repairs (5-0, Chas abstained)
• Denied rezoning of 305 N. Scott Street from R-1A to C-2 (4-2)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are meeting in a special executive session, closed to the public, to discuss legal strategy and advice related to collective bargaining or potential litigation. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed executive session under 29 Del. Code §10004(b)(4) for strategy discussions on collective bargaining or litigation

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown will meet to review unofficial election results. Official results, swearing-in, and general business are scheduled for March 10, 2025.

• Review of unofficial election results

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will meet to prepare, count, and announce the results of absentee ballots. The process will continue as necessary until 8 p.m.

• Tabulation of absentee ballots
• Announcement of absentee ballot results

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five items, including conditional use permits for in-home offices, a rezoning, and two preliminary major land development plans for retail buildings. The most consequential item is a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment for 1023 Bunker Hill Road from M-I to mixed-use (R-3 and C-3) zoning. Two large retail developments at Levels Business Park and Levels Crossing are also up for preliminary approval.

• 16 Brady Circle – Conditional Use Permit for an in-home financial planning office in R-1A zone
• 27 Browning Circle – Conditional Use Permit for entirely virtual psychological practice in R-3 zone
• 1023 Bunker Hill Road – Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from M-I to mixed-use (R-3 and C-3)
• 860 Middletown Warwick Road – Preliminary Major Land Development for 9,900-sq-ft retail building in Levels Business Park
• Levels Crossing – Preliminary Major Land Development for two retail buildings (19,500 and 18,200 sq ft) on Parcels 4 and 7

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend Mayor and Council approve rezoning 1023 Bunker Hill Road from M-I to mixed-use (R-3 and C-3), despite traffic concerns. The commission also unanimously approved two conditional use permits for home-based businesses and two preliminary land development plans for retail buildings. The rezoning had been denied in January due to traffic, but new discussions with DelDOT and a Transportation Improvement District contribution of over $1 million led to the recommendation.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 1023 Bunker Hill Road from M-I to mixed-use (R-3 and C-3) (5-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for in-home financial planning office at 16 Brady Circle (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for virtual psychological practice at 27 Browning Circle (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary major land development plan for 9,900 sq ft retail building at 860 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary major land development plan for two retail buildings (19,500 and 18,200 sq ft) at Levels Crossing (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a group home for adults with disabilities at 29 Anderson Street, a major land development plan for a 14,000-square-foot warehouse at 106 Patriot Drive, and a sign request at 1100 St. Anne's Boulevard. They will also consider motions to include 1023 Bunker Hill Road into the Westown Traffic Improvement District, approve an MOU with the State Fire Marshal, and ratify Resolution 25-02-01 amending the Personnel Policy. Routine items include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, bills payable, and a police report.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for group home for disabled adults at 29 Anderson Street (CU-01-25)
• Public hearing on major land development plan for 14,000-square-foot warehouse at 106 Patriot Drive
• Motion to include 1023 Bunker Hill Road into Westown Traffic Improvement District
• Motion to approve MOU between Town and State Fire Marshal
• Motion to ratify Resolution 25-02-01 amending Personnel Policy

Council unanimously approved a record major land development plan for a 14,000-square-foot warehouse/flex-space building at 106 Patriot Drive, conditioned on adding bike parking. A sign request for Lore Woodfyre at St. Anne's Clubhouse was approved. The property at 1023 Bunker Hill Road was included in the Westown Traffic Improvement District. A conditional use permit for a group home at 29 Anderson Street was tabled at the applicant's request.

• Approved 14,000-sq-ft warehouse/flex-space building at 106 Patriot Drive, conditioned on bike parking (unanimous)
• Approved sign request for Lore Woodfyre restaurant at St. Anne's Clubhouse (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of 1023 Bunker Hill Road into Westown Traffic Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with State Fire Marshal (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 25-02-01 amending Personnel Policy on misuse of town vehicles (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for group home at 29 Anderson Street (applicant request)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a group home for adults with disabilities at 29 Anderson Street, and a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 1023 Bunker Hill Road to change from M-I to mixed-use R-3 and C-3 zoning.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-01-25 for a group home at 29 Anderson Street in C-2 zone
• Rezoning of 1023 Bunker Hill Road (parcel 23-024.00-287) from M-I to mixed-use R-3 and C-3 via Ordinance 25-01-01
• Comprehensive Plan Map 5 amendment included with the rezoning request

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously (7-0) to deny Ordinance 25-01-01, which would have rezoned 1023 Bunker Hill Road from M-I (Manufacturing-Industrial) to mixed-use (R-3 Multi-Family and C-3 Employment Regional Retail) and amended the Comprehensive Plan Map. Board members cited concerns about traffic, parking, and the scale of the proposed 450 townhomes. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a group home for adults with disabilities at 29 Anderson Street.

• Denied rezoning of 1023 Bunker Hill Road to mixed-use (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for group home at 29 Anderson Street (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The committee is convening for its initial meeting to introduce members, review the history of the Middletown Police Department, and outline expectations and next steps. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda; this session is purely introductory and procedural.

• Presentation on the history of the Middletown Police Department
• Discussion of expectations and next steps for the committee

Board Meetings

At this Jan. 13, 2025 meeting, the Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on multiple land development and conditional use permit requests, including a 652,050-square-foot warehouse distribution building at 301 Business Park. They will also consider rezonings, a police accountability committee, and contracts for well improvements and renewable energy credits. The meeting begins with an executive session on site acquisitions and personnel matters before the regular session at 7:30 p.m.

• Public hearing on Preliminary and Record Major Land Development Plans for a 652,050 sq ft warehouse distribution building at 301 Business Park (1999, 1963, 1985 Middle Neck Road).
• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a warehouse/distribution center at 110 Patriot Drive, Suite E (CU-29-24).
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 24-11-01 rezoning 305 N. Scott Street from R-1A to C-2.
• Motion to ratify contract for improvements to Well 6 and Resolution 25-01-01 amending Municipal Electric Department PPCA rate.
• Motion to approve the Middletown Police Accountability Committee (MPAC) and its appointed members.

The Middletown Council approved the preliminary and record major land development plans for a 652,050-square-foot warehouse distribution building at 301 Business Park North, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a warehouse and distribution center at 110 Patriot Drive, subject to the owner renewing IATA certification every two years. A conditional use permit for a home-based barber shop at 26 Crenshaw Court was denied unanimously. The rezoning of 305 N. Scott Street was tabled, and a public assembly permit for a health fair was tabled as requested.

• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 652,050-sq-ft warehouse at 301 Business Park North (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for 652,050-sq-ft warehouse at 301 Business Park North (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-29-24 for warehouse/distribution at 110 Patriot Drive, with IATA certification renewal condition (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit CU-33-24 for home-based barber shop at 26 Crenshaw Court (5-0, Orr abstained)
• Tabled rezoning Ordinance 24-11-01 for 305 N. Scott Street from R-1A to C-2
• Tabled Public Assembly Permit for Health Fair at Doc Levinson Park
• Awarded $803,420 bid to A.C. Schulties for Well 6 improvements (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 25-01-01 amending PPCA rate to .09618$/KWH (unanimous)