5 Things To Know In Middletown: $30.4M School Repair Referendum Nears, Car Seat Clinic And More

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Middletown voters decide Nov. 3 whether to borrow $30.4 million for school roofs, air conditioning, heating controls and security, early voting continues in the Council Chambers through Sunday, and the fire department holds a free car seat clinic Saturday.

Here are five things to know about life around Middletown this week:

1. Voters Decide $30.4 Million School Infrastructure Bond
When: On the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Polling places citywide; ordinance on file at the Town Clerk's office, Room 110, City Hall, 245 deKoven Drive
What to know: The Nov. 3 ballot asks whether the city should approve a $30,426,000 appropriation and bond authorization for a districtwide Middletown Public Schools infrastructure project, according to Mayor Gene Nocera's office. The work includes roof replacements at six schools and buildings, air conditioning and rooftop units at six schools, building management and HVAC control systems at seven, oil tanks and boilers at two, and safety and security updates at all schools. The mayor's office says the cost to Middletown taxpayers would be $9,997,983 over the next two to five years. The Common Council approved the question Aug. 20.
More information here.

2. Early Voting In The Council Chambers Through Sunday
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 245 deKoven Drive
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is using the Council Chambers at City Hall, according to a city memo canceling the Oct. 28 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for that reason. Statewide, early voting runs through Sunday, Nov. 1.
More information here.

3. Free Car Seat Clinic
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Fire Station 2, 169 Cross St.
What to know: Certified child passenger safety technicians from the Middletown Fire Department hold their free monthly car seat clinic, according to the city; appointments are strongly encouraged to avoid waits and can be made by email with Firefighter Margo Murphy. The November clinic moves to Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m.
More information here.

4. Personal Property Declarations Due
When: Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: Assessor's Office, City Hall, 245 deKoven Drive
What to know: The deadline to file personal property declarations with the assessor is Nov. 1, according to the city calendar, which links blank forms.
More information here.

5. Sustainability Commission Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 208, City Hall, and on WebEx; 245 deKoven Drive
What to know: The Middletown Sustainability Commission holds a hybrid meeting, according to the city calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.