Panhandling On The Rise In Middletown During Pandemic: Report

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Middletown officials and local business owners are exploring ways to address an increase in panhandling on Main Street during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Middletown Press.

The Press reports police Capt. Rich Davis and Mayor Ben Florsheim discussed the issue at this week’s Downtown Business District meeting.

Among the topics discussed were how aggressive panhandlers could negatively affect downtown businesses and how to compassionately deal with people in need, according to the Press.

Read more at the Middletown Press here.

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