Parking Ban Announced, Trash Pickup Delayed In Middletown

With snow in the forecast, trash and recycling is being delayed in Middletown and a parking ban will be in effect, according to officials.

Middletown Sanitation District Storm Service Alert

Both trash and recycling will be picked up for Thursday and Friday customers on December 18.

Middlesex Chamber Helps Create Youth Employment Initiative

Workforce Alliance partner with the chamber on the program that will help the community fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Middletown Car Dealer Admits Role In Auto Loan Fraud Scheme: Feds

A used car salesman has pleaded guilty in connection with an auto loan scheme in which lenders were defrauded out of more than $300,000.

Middletown Man Sentenced In Connection With Fatal Overdose

The man was sentenced in connection with the overdose death of a 21-year-old woman, according to authorities.

Veteran's Day Holiday Schedule In City Of Middletown

The Sanitation District will also not be operating.

Middletown Presidential Election Results: Trump Vote Increases

President Donald Trump was unlikely to win Connecticut. See how he fared in Middletown in 2020 compared to 2016.

Middletown Election Results 2020: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how Middletown residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, Congress and their local state races.

Middlesex County State Election Results: Votes Being Counted

In Connecticut, Democrats have decisive majorities over Republicans in both chambers of the State Legislature.

Middletown Election: How Did Voting Go For You?

Election Day is finally here and Patch wants to know if you experienced any issues voting in Middletown.

Voting In Middletown: Everything You Need To Know

The polls are now open in Middletown. Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and where to vote.

Election Day In Middletown: When, Where To Vote

Middletown residents head to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote for president, congress and several local, state races.

Election 2020: Middletown Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Middletown for the election Nov. 3.

Candidate Profile: Tony Gennaro, 100th District

Tony Gennaro shares with Patch why he should be elected to the state House of Representatives to represent Middletown.

Middletown’s Russell Library Awarded $75K State Grant

Russell Library in Middletown will receive more than $75,000 in state coronavirus relief funds, according to officials.

Candidate Profile: Quentin ‘Q’ Phipps, 100th District

Quentin ‘Q’ Phipps shares with Patch why he should be re-elected to the state House of Representatives to represent Middletown.

Lesser To Vote In Favor; Senate Passes 'Take Back Our Grid' Act

The legislation seeks to change how Connecticut's utilities are run.

State Sen. Lesser Issues Statement On Anthem Agreement

"This is good news for families across Connecticut with Anthem insurance coverage,” said Sen. Lesser.

New Hours Announced For Town Clerk's Office In Middletown

The Town Clerk's office will have reduced hours to give staff time to process absentee ballots, officials announced.

$55M Bond Package To Be On Nov. 3 Ballot In Middletown

Residents will vote on a $55 million infrastructure and economic development package with a ballot question in the November election.

Middletown Accepting Applications For Police Chief Vacancy

Interested candidates must submit a completed online application no later than September 29.

Middletown Seeks Applicants For Charter Revision Commission

The commission’s goal in reviewing the charter is to increase efficiency in government services for Middletown citizens.

Streetlight Conversion Project Begins In Middletown

The new LED streetlights are projected to save taxpayers around $200,000 per year, according to Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim.

Sen. Matt Lesser Releases Statement On Health Insurance Rates

A decision was made on health insurance rate filings for the 2021 coverage year that will supposedly save Connecticut consumers $96 million.

Virtual 19th Amendment Presentation

Tuesday September 15th at 6:30pm

Sen. Lesser Calls Out Drug Companies Threatening Drug Program

The senator wants to put an end to companies illegally erecting hurdles for patients to access affordable prescription drugs.

Senator Lesser Urges Rejection Of Eversource Rate Increase

Lesser says the increases hit Connecticut "at the worst possible time, during a summer heat wave and a global pandemic."

Nominations Now Open For Middletown Anti-Racism Task Force

The city of Middletown is now accepting nominations for a new city task force focused on anti-racism.

Middletown Voters To Cast Votes In Nation's Last Primary

Tuesday is Primary Day in Connecticut, as voters are the last in the nation to cast their ballot for the 2020 Presidential Primary.

6 New Board Members for CT Convention & Sports Bureau

Six Connecticut residents have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau for its 2020-2021 year.

Police Accountability Bill Votes

By Middletown Representatives

Senator Lessner Leads Passage Of Telehealth And Insulin Bills

Lesser led passage of two health care reform bills that were discussed at length on the floor of the State Senate during Tuesday’s session.

July Middletown Common Council Meeting

Was Monday July 6th

Middletown Police Chief Announces Retirement: UPDATE

Middletown Police Chief William McKenna is retiring after more than 25 years with the force, including the last eight years as chief.

Reopening Of Playgrounds & Sports Leagues Update In Middletown

Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim updates residents on the reopening of playgrounds and basketball courts and sports leagues returning to play.

Tax Decrease Approved In Middletown Budget

The Middletown Common Council approved a budget that decreases the tax rate and reallocates funding from the police department.

Middletown Engineer Endorsed As Dem. Candidate For 33rd District

Lifelong resident Brandon Chafee has received a unanimous endorsement to be the Democratic candidate for state rep. in the 33rd District.

‘Thin Blue Line’ Flags Taken Down At Middletown Police Department

The “Thin Blue Line” flags at Middletown Police headquarters have been taken down after an online petition garnered nearly 1,300 signatures.

Middletown Courthouse Expected To Reopen In June

Officials announced that three courthouses are expected to partially resume operations in June after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic

Sen. Lesser (D-Middletown) Endorsed Unanimously For Second Term

Senator Matt Lesser (D-Middletown) was unanimously endorsed in a convention last week to run for a second term in the State Senate.