News across Lower Connecticut River Valley Region
MFD Car Seat Clinic Reschedule Date
The Middletown Fire Department sponsored Car Seat Clinic that was originally scheduled for last Saturday, September 26th has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 3rd!
Court Street Is One-Way as of October 1
Beginning October 1, 2026, the City of Middletown will pilot a new downtown traffic pattern. Court Street will become ONE-WAY, east to west, from deKoven Drive to Main Street. Please follow posted signage and use caution while adjusting to the change.
Road Work Notice - Cornfield Point
Cornfield Point Road Paving to Begin October 1
Voters Approve Funding for Two Projects at 9.29.26 Referendum
Old Saybrook voters expressed their support for funding for a reconstruction of the Department of Public Works Garage and an expansion of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center.
West Hartford Police Involved in Shooting with Middletown Murder Suspect
West Hartford Police were involved in the apprehension of a suspect early Wednesday morning who has now been arrested and charged with a Tuesday murder in Middletown. By Ronni Newton A murder suspect and another person were struck by gunfire in an incident involving West Hartford…
Mayor Nocera’s Biweekly Newsletter - September 25, 2026
A Message from Mayor Nocera City of Middletown | September 25, 2026
City Hall closing early on 9/25 at 12pm and other Office Closings
Public Works Updates
Public Works Updates We are posting new signs with QR codes next to affected work areas. The QR code will provide regular updates and important information about ongoing Public Works projects.
Town of Old Saybrook updates the war memorial during the nation's 250th
As part of it's America 250 celebration, the Town of Old Saybrook updated the Town war memorial with the names of sixteen who died as a result of serving in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes
The Middletown Health Department will be offering Freedom From Smoking tobacco cessation classes at no cost beginning on Monday, September 28, 2026. Classes will be held virtually and is open to anyone who is looking to quit smoking.
Town Referendum - September 29, 2026
Town Referendum for DPW Garage Reconstruction and KHCAC Renovation and Addition, September 29, 2026, Noon-8:00pm, OS High School Gymnasium