Middletown, CT

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Russell Library Executive Committee

The September 1, 2026 meeting of the Russell Library Board's Executive Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Sanitary Disposal District Commission

The Middletown Sanitary Disposal District Commission is meeting to review financial reports, discuss the status of organics programs and DEEP receivables, and consider long-term trash disposal planning. They will also discuss contracts with the Recreation Center and schools, and consider updated billing software.

• Discussion with Mayor Nocera regarding Recreation Center & School Contract Status
• Long term planning for trash disposal (advocacy around trash-to-energy plants vs. out of state landfills)
• Use of ECRRA funds for Sanitation District
• Consideration of updated sanitation billing software
• Review of Tipping and Recycling Fee Report

Committee Concerning People with Disabilities

The Committee Concerning People with Disabilities will hold a 30-minute meeting on September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a public hearing, approval of June 2 minutes, and a department report on the ADA Summary. No specific new business items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from June 2
• Department report on ADA Summary

Public Works Critical Repairs and City Yard & Parks Division Renovation Building Committee

The Public Works Critical Repairs and City Yard & Parks Division Renovation Building Committee will hold an online meeting to approve a cooperative contract for the John Smith Boathouse and a contract amendment for the Cross Street Fire Station. The agenda also includes status updates on eight renovation projects and financial matters, including invoices and the 2025 Infrastructure Bond.

• Approve cooperative contract with MJ Turner Exteriors for roof and siding replacement at John Smith Boathouse on Harbor Drive
• Approve contract amendment with Landmark Architects, P.C. for the Cross Street Fire Station
• Review status updates for renovations at City Yard (Washington Street), Parks Department (Butternut Street), and City Hall (245 deKoven Drive)
• Review status updates for Green Street Arts Center (51 Green Street), Oddfellows Playhouse (Washington Street), 169 Cross Street, and Russell Library (Broad Street)
• Review invoices for approval and an update on the 2025 Infrastructure Bond

Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency

Finance & Government Operations Commission

Water Pollution Control Authority

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Middletown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests: a 10-foot privacy fence and a 7x10-foot shed at 66 Nathan Hale Road, and a digital message sign at 181 Randolph Road. The board will also approve minutes from a July special meeting and take public comment.

• Variance for 10-ft privacy fence at 66 Nathan Hale Road (R-15 zone), applicant Jose Tapia (V2026-4)
• Variance for 7x10-ft shed at 66 Nathan Hale Road (R-15 zone), applicant Jose Tapia (V2026-5)
• Variance for digital message sign at 181 Randolph Road (R-30 zone), applicant Nicholas Cerreta/Xavier High School Corporation (V2026-6)
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 special meeting

Common Council

Common Council

Fair Rent Commission

The Middletown Fair Rent Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting on September 9, 2026. The main business is hearings and deliberations on four rent-related complaints, with possible stipulations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and correspondence.

• Hearing: Cyr v. Housing Authority of the City of Middletown
• Hearing: Tillman v. 175-178 & 179 Russell St LLC (includes retaliation claim)
• Hearing: Curran v. 693 Washington LLC / Alpha Capital
• Hearing: Jacobs v. CR Rose Gardens / Carabetta Management
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026 regular meeting

Housing Authority

Mattabassett District Board

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Nominating Committee will meet on September 21, 2026, to select the slate of officers for the board. The meeting will also cover the selection of the Finance Committee and recommended assignments for Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management, and Public Relations. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

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

Middletown Old Burying Ground Association

Esta es una notificación de la reunión anual. No se enumeran puntos de agenda específicos; es puramente de carácter procesal. La reunión se llevará a cabo el 6 de octubre de 2026, a las 2:00 pm en la First Church of Christ Congregational.

• No se enumeran puntos de acción; la reunión es únicamente de carácter procesal.

Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee

The Public Safety 911 Center Building Committee's regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM is cancelled. Two special meetings will be held in September on September 10th and 17th instead.

• August 27, 2026 regular meeting cancelled
• Special meetings scheduled for September 10 and 17, 2026

Mattabassett District Board

The Public Relations Committee of the Mattabassett District is meeting to discuss district branding and a new logo proposal, social media and website updates, and ongoing communication with the Town of Cromwell regarding odors and projects. The meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the District Offices in Cromwell, Connecticut.

• Review Axim proposal for branding and new logo
• Discussion of social media, website updates, and newsletter
• Review and discuss ongoing communication with Town of Cromwell regarding odors and projects

Urban Forestry Commission

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Engineering Committee is meeting to discuss updates on odor control assessments, trunk sewer final design, the 2026 projects list, and NPDES permit renewal status. The committee will also review and potentially approve a proposal for the Scentroid Odor Monitoring System. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the District Offices in Cromwell.

• Odor control assessment update including rollup door, H2S monitoring, and peroxide pilot test at Headworks and Detritors
• Middletown Pump Station force main chemical dosing evaluation
• Trunk sewer final design update
• NPDES Permit Renewal status and CDM Smith proposal for plant study
• Review and approval of Scentroid Odor Monitoring System proposal

Affirmative Action Monitoring Committee

Anti-Racism Task Force

The Middletown Anti-Racism Task Force is holding a special hybrid meeting on August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in City of Middletown Room 208 and via Webex. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and location details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Special meeting notice issued by Human Resources

Arts Commission

The Middletown Commission on the Arts has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5 pm. The notice, signed by Chair Pamela Steele, states that no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

• Regular meeting on August 26, 2026, is cancelled

General Counsel Commission

The General Counsel Commission will hold a special remote meeting to approve minutes and consider new business. The primary public item is an ordinance granting a historical structure rehabilitation tax abatement for the Aaron Pease House. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss an employee's request for sick time advancement.

• Ordinance for Historical Structure Rehabilitation Tax Abatement for Aaron Pease House at 116 Washington Street
• Executive Session to discuss employee Kisha McWilliams Michael's request for 30 day sick time advancement
• Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2026 Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a zoning map amendment to rezone multiple parcels on Church, High, and William streets from the DVD zone to the ID zone, and one William Street parcel from DVD to MXC. The commission will also consider minutes from its August 12 meeting and receive staff and RiverCOG reports.

• Continued public hearing on rezoning Church, High, and William streets from DVD to ID zone
• Rezone William Street (Map-Lot: 24-0138) from DVD to MXC zone
• Applicant: Richard D. Carella, Esq/Updike, Kelly, & Spellacy (Z2026-5)
• Minutes of August 12, 2026 regular meeting
• RiverCOG report and staff report

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a special online meeting to discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) matters. The agenda includes reviewing allocation recommendations for the 2026 program year and extending performance periods for grants awarded in 2023, 2024, and 2025 through December 31, 2026. The committee will also extend the performance period for the Northern Middlesex YMCA’s multi-year project to December 31, 2026.

• Allocation Recommendations for 2026 (PY52) CDBG Program Year
• Extending period of performance for 2025 (PY51) CDBG grantees to December 31, 2026
• Extending period of performance for 2024 (PY50) CDBG grantees to December 31, 2026
• Extending period of performance for 2023 (PY49) CDBG grantees to December 31, 2026
• Extending period of performance for Northern Middlesex YMCA’s multi-year project to December 31, 2026

Downtown Business District

The Middletown Downtown Business District will hold its monthly meeting, primarily covering routine business: approving July financials and meeting minutes. The commission will also vote on new business, including electing Camille Cahill to the commission and a donation for a historical project. Updates from city and community partners and committees will be given.

• Election of Camille Cahill, General Manager, Inn @ Middletown to Commission
• Donation to Historical Society for 250th picture project
• Approval of July financials and meeting minutes
• 250th anniversary parade on Labor Day and Car Show on Sept. 4th traffic notice
• Promotional post card for WESU

Board of Health

The Middletown Board of Health holds a special meeting to hear presentations from five organizations applying for opioid settlement grant funds. The meeting is held via Webex only, with a public hearing limited to agenda items. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the board will hear the applicant presentations under new business.

• Public hearing on agenda items only
• Opioid settlement grant applicant presentations by CHC, Inc., All In Recovery, Community Resource Team, Ministerial Health Fellowship, and The Connection

Russell Library / City Hall Feasibility Study Committee

The August 25, 2026 meeting of the Russell Library/City Hall Feasibility Study Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Ramona Burkey, Russell Library

MacDonough School Bldg. Committee

The Macdonough School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing Macdonough Elementary School project, including updates from the architect and construction manager, approval of minutes, and a vision discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Approval of July 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• TSKP Architect update
• O&G Construction Manager update
• Macdonough Elementary School vision discussion
• Subcommittee report on purchase orders/invoices

Middletown Sustainability Commission

The Middletown Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss ongoing sustainability efforts, including waste management, recycling, and organics diversion. They will also receive updates from related committees, review the HeatSmart campaign, and discuss a litter abatement program report.

• Waste management / recycling / organics diversion update
• HeatSmart campaign update
• Hazardous Waste collection report & Wadsworth Mansion Open Air Festival planning
• Litter abatement program report and discussion
• Membership – vacant positions

Board of Education

The Middletown Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss governance documents, the superintendent's entry plan, and board member roles and responsibilities. All agenda items are presentations by Dr. Joseph Macary, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of CABE-CAPSS Governance Document
• Superintendent Entry Plan presentation
• Roles & Responsibilities of a Board Member
• CABE PowerPoint on Board Members

Mattabassett District Board

The Mattabassett District Engineering Committee is meeting to receive updates on odor control assessments and trunk sewer design. The committee will also review a proposal for the Scentroid Odor Monitoring System.

• Review and approval of Scentroid Odor Monitoring System proposal
• Update on Middletown Pump Station forces main chemical dosing evaluation
• Update on trunk sewer final design
• Status of NPDES Permit Renewal and CDM Smith proposal for plant study
• H2S monitoring and peroxide pilot test at Headworks and Detritors

Indoor Air Quality

The City of Middletown's building committees will hold a hybrid meeting to review minutes and discuss financial matters. Key items include an invoice for the Farm Hill Elementary School PV system and outstanding payments from Young Developers. The group will also review the status of Snow School roof projects.

• Review invoice from All Electric for Farm Hill Elementary School PV system ($26,979.45)
• Discuss correspondence from Adler Companies regarding outstanding payments from Young Developers
• Review status of Snow School outstanding roof projects with Mr. Michael Chambers of Silver & Petrucelli

Farm Hill School Roof Building Committee

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider two bond ordinances totaling $68.4 million: $30.4 million for Phase I of the Middletown Public Schools Districtwide Infrastructure Project and $38 million for a Downtown area parking facility. The council will also vote on whether to send both bond questions to a referendum at the November 3, 2026 general election. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution to waive fees for a free community concert, Soul on the Green, hosted by Zion First Baptist Church on August 29, 2026.

• Public hearing on $30,426,000 bond ordinance for Phase I of Middletown Public Schools Districtwide Infrastructure Project
• Public hearing on $38,000,000 bond ordinance for Downtown area parking facility project
• Resolution to submit school infrastructure bond to referendum on November 3, 2026
• Resolution to submit downtown parking bond to referendum on November 3, 2026
• Resolution to waive Showmobile and personnel fees for Soul on the Green event, with city spending capped at $1,000

Wesley Elementary School Roof Building Committee

The Wesley Elementary School Roof Building Committee, along with several other school building committees, will hold a regular hybrid meeting on August 20, 2026. They will discuss and possibly act on meeting minutes, correspondence about outstanding payments, an invoice for a solar PV system, and the status of roof projects.

• Discussion and possible action on correspondence from Adler Companies regarding outstanding payments from Young Developers
• Discussion and possible action on invoice from All Electric for Farm Hill Elementary School PV system, $26,979.45
• Discussion on status of Snow School outstanding roof projects with Michael Chambers of Silver & Petrucelli

Keigwin Building Committee

The City of Middletown's Keigwin School Building Committee, along with several other school building committees, will hold a regular hybrid meeting on August 20, 2026. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, discussing correspondence about outstanding payments from Young Developers, considering an invoice for the Farm Hill Elementary School PV system, and discussing the status of Snow School roof projects.

• Discussion of correspondence from Adler Companies regarding outstanding payments from Young Developers
• Review of invoice from All Electric for Farm Hill Elementary School PV system, $26,979.45
• Status update on Snow School outstanding roof projects with Silver & Petrucelli

Harbor Improvement Agency

The Harbor Improvement Agency's regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled by the Chairman. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of August 20, 2026 canceled by Chairman

Snow School Roof Building Committee

Spencer Elementary School Roof Building Committee

The Spencer Elementary School Roof Building Committee is holding a regular hybrid meeting on August 20, 2026. The agenda includes adopting minutes, public comment, and discussions on outstanding payments from Young Developers, an invoice for the Farm Hill Elementary PV system, and the status of Snow School roof projects. The meeting is open to the public via Webex or in person.

• Discussion of correspondence from Adler Companies regarding outstanding payments from Young Developers
• Invoice from All Electric for Farm Hill Elementary School PV system, Application #3, period 07/31/2026, $26,979.45
• Status update on Snow School outstanding roof projects with Michael Chambers of Silver & Petrucelli
• Review of committee minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a special online meeting to discuss new business related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The agenda includes reviewing allocation recommendations for the 2026 program year and extending the performance periods for grantees awarded funding in 2023, 2024, and 2025 through December 31, 2026. The committee will also extend the performance period for the Northern Middlesex YMCA’s multi-year project to December 31, 2026.

• Allocation Recommendations for 2026 (PY52) CDBG Program Year
• Extending period of performance for 2025 (PY51) CDBG grantees to December 31, 2026
• Extending period of performance for 2024 (PY50) CDBG grantees to December 31, 2026
• Extending period of performance for 2023 (PY49) CDBG grantees to December 31, 2026
• Extending Northern Middlesex YMCA multi-year project period to December 31, 2026

Riverfront Boathouse Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Boathouse Building Committee scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Public Works Critical Repairs and City Yard & Parks Division Renovation Building Committee

The Public Works Critical Repairs and City Yard & Parks Division Renovation Building Committee will approve three contract actions: a revision to the Air Temp Mechanical contract for City Hall, a new contract with MJ Turner Exteriors for the John Smith Boathouse, and an amendment to the Landmark Architects contract for the Cross Street Fire Station. The meeting will also cover status updates on eight renovation projects and approve invoices for the City Hall environmental project.

• Approve revision to Contract Amendment #2 with Air Temp Mechanical, LLC for City Hall Environmental Systems project
• Approve Cooperative Contract with MJ Turner Exteriors for roof and siding replacement at John Smith Boathouse on Harbor Drive
• Approve Contract Amendment with Landmark Architects, P.C. for Cross Street Fire Station
• Approve Application for Payment #2 from Air-Temp Mechanical, LLC for City Hall Environmental Project
• Review status updates for renovations at City Yard, Parks Department, City Hall, Green Street Arts Center, Oddfellows Playhouse, John Smith Boathouse, 169 Cross Street, and Russell Library

Human Relations Commission

The Middletown Human Relations Commission will hold a hybrid regular meeting on August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 208 and via WebEx. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and June 17, 2026 minutes, updates on discussions with Joey Fresh and on Project 860 and a fashion event, and a review of 2026 attendance. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of meeting agenda for August 19, 2026
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026
• Discussion: update on discussion with Joey Fresh
• Discussion: update on Project 860 and fashion event
• Review: 2026 attendance

LGBTQIA+ Commission

The Middletown LGBTQIA+ Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting to discuss new business, including a workshop, financial overview, and applications for proposed events, as well as old business on Pride community events, grants, and scholarships. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Webex.

• Applications for six proposed events, including Middletown Trans Game Night ($2,310/year), Middletown Teen Group ($425/session), and StarGAYzing ($600).
• Status update on RFP / financial agent search.
• Discussion of Middletown Pride 2027 roles and responsibilities.
• Review of Middletown Pride Community Events Program with approved spending of $12,870 for FY 2026-2027.
• Update on Middletown Pride Grant Program and Scholarship Program.

The LGBTQIA+ Commission approved six proposed community events for fall 2026, including a Trans Game Night, Teen Group, Guardian Group, Feminent Domain, a parent/guardian mixer, and StarGAYzing. All approvals were unanimous, with one event's cost amended from $600 to $450. The commission also approved its July minutes and added agenda items for creating guides and a contact list.

• Approved Trans Game Night on Sept 10, 2026 at Allbritten Hall, cost $165 (unanimous)
• Approved Teen Group on Sept 16, 2026 at Revive Art & Craft Supply, cost $425 (unanimous)
• Approved Feminent Domain on Sept 26, 2026 at Perk on Main, cost $75 (unanimous)
• Approved Guardian Group on Sept 16, 2026 at Revive Art & Craft Supply, cost $225 (unanimous)
• Approved Mixer for Parents/Guardians on Aug 29, 2026 at Revive Arts, cost $120 (unanimous)
• Approved StarGAYzing on Oct 9, 2026 at Van Vleck Observatory, cost amended to $450 (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added agenda items for New Commissioners Guide, Event Guide, and Contact List (unanimous)