Friends of Middletown Fire Station Approve Question 8

The Town of Middletown is seeking voter approval of a local bond referendum to fund the renovation and improvements to the Fire Station on Wyatt Road.

An essential part of Middletown’s long-term capital improvement plan, this project will correct major deficiencies that exist at the current Middletown fire station facility. Furthermore, this project will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the firefighting and emergency medical and services provided to the residents, businesses and visitors by the Middletown Fire Department.

The project will also include the renovation of the former police station into necessary office and meeting space for the Department of Public Works, which includes infrastructure maintenance, town engineer, refuse & recycling, parks and recreation.

Approval of Question #8 will not raise Middletown property taxes.  An existing 50 year contract for providing public safety services to navy housing is an existing restricted revenue source for repayment of this bond. (these funds are also repaying the bond for the new police department facility).