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American Rescue Plan Act Funding

The City of Middletown’s American Rescue Plan Act Task Force will stop accepting American Rescue Plan Act applications in mid-June. Completed applications must be submitted to the City of Middletown by 4:00 pm on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Common Council Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

The Common Council has proposed revisions to the Mayor's Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 in advance of their May 10th meeting.

The Council's revisions and the Mayor's original proposals can be viewed at the City Budget Archive...

City of Middletown Releases Proposed 2022-23 Budget

Mayor Benjamin D. Florsheim released his Budget Address for the City of Middletown’s proposed 2022-23 budget.

Annual Water Main Flushing Program Began March 21st

The City of Middletown Water Department will commence the State mandated annual water main flushing program beginning the week of March 21, 2022. Flushing will occur during the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM.  The flushing program will start with...

Standard & Poor’s Assigns Middletown AAA Bond Rating

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has assigned a AAA bond rating to the City of Middletown for the seventh year in a row. This is the highest possible rating for a business or municipality.

City of Middletown to Hold Annual Fireworks Festival

The City of Middletown will present the annual Fireworks Festival on Saturday, July 2, 2022, with a rain date of July 3. The festival will take place along the Connecticut River at Harbor Park, and on the front lawn of the City’s Municipal Building.

PrideFEST Returns to Middletown on June 4th

Kick off Pride Month with Middletown's PrideFEST from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, a demonstration of and celebration for our local and statewide LGBTQ+IA community! Join us for a Main Street March, a rally, curated performances, and a street fair.

Exit Number Changes on Route 9

The Connecticut Department of Transportation began replacing exit signs on Route 9 in December, 2020. During the replacement, exits will be renumbered to comply with federal requirements.

Michael Arafeh: Middletown's Music Ambassador for 2022

The Middletown Commission on the Arts announced the annual awardee of the title Music Ambassador, proclaiming Tuesday, January 11, 2022 as Michael Arafeh Day in the city of Middletown.

Return to the Riverbend Storefront is Open in Main Street Market

The RETURN TO THE RIVERBEND storefront is open in Main Street Market. This interactive storefront allows visitors the ability to participate in the City’s riverfront planning initiative through a number of interactive displays for residents of all ages.

City of Middletown Budget for Fiscal Year 2022

The official revenue and expenditure budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2021 are available for public review.

Click here for the 2021 to 2022 Expenditure Budget (PDF)

Click here for the 2021 to 2022 Revenue Budget (PDF)