Middletown Shares

We want to hear what you think

Middletown Shares is a new, town-sponsored community platform for residents, businesspeople and visitors to learn and discuss some of the ongoing issues of Middletown.

As part of the platform, the latest information about an issue will be loaded to this webpage. This could include everything from design plans for a project and artist renderings to a video of a community forum and other important documents. There will also be a passively moderated forum available for anyone to chat and discuss the issues in a safe, threat-free environment.

The thinking with Middletown Shares is it will help the entire community understand the issues of Middletown better in a more holistic, grassroots way. Remember, we might not all agree all of the time, but we should all be focused on making family friendly Middletown the best place possible to live, work and play.

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School Building Situation

On Election Day, Middletown voters overwhelmingly approved regionalization and a $235 million bond for three new schools. Unfortunately, Newport voters decided to leave close to $50 million in state aid on the table and reject the proposal.

As a result, the Town of Middletown is moving forward, choosing the best option to give local students and educators the safe and healthy school buildings they need and deserve. 

The latest plan is building a new combined middle-high school on multi-use fields just north of Gaudet Middle School on Aquidneck Avenue, a project the Town Council is sending to a special election on Nov. 7.

School Building Situation Documents

"School Building Committee -- New School Will Be "On Time, On Budget'"

Election Results

"Real Work Begins After School Bond Appears To Be Approved"

Revised Tax Impact Analysis Of School Bond

Updated Hilltop Securities Financial Impact Report - Oct. 16, 2023

State Debt Affordability Study

Town Council School Bond Forum Presentation -- Oct. 16, 2023

"A Closer Look"

School Bond Q&A

"Proposed School Designs Coming Together"

Projected Student Population Study

Educational Planning Progress Report

School Bond Trifold

School Bond Financial Impact Card

School Bond Poster

Fielding Nair Report

School Building Committee Deficiencies Report

"School Staff -- Maintenance Not The Issue, Age Of Buildings Is"

"Bond Effort Ramping Up"

Tax Impact Of Proposed Middle-High School Bond

Phase 1 School Financing Report

"New School Design Gets Positive Response"

"School Bond Moves Towards November Special Election"

"State Reimbursements For New School On The Rise"

"Branding" Video

"Sustainability Session For New School Planned For June 21"

"Safety" Video

"Proposed School On Track"

"New School Site Gets Strong Grades"

"Classrooms" Video

"Possibilities" Video

Get Heard On What You'd Like To See With New Schools

"Another Report Finds Major Problems With Middletown High & Gaudet Middle School Buildings"

"Cost Savings Could Be On The Way For Proposed Schools"

"School Architect Contract Awarded"

Gaudet Middle School & Middletown High School Facility Condition Index Report

"School Bond Special Election Day Shifted -- Likely Nov. 7"

"Educational Expert Working With Middletown To Improve, Upgrade Schools"

"New School Bond Looks Like It's Heading To A May 2 Special Election"

Projected Tax Impact Of New Middle-High School

"Middletown Moving Forward With School Plans -- Without Regionalization"

Colliers School Building Plan Report

Hilltop Securities School Building Financing Report

"New Combined Middle-High School Mulled In Middletown"

New School Building Report 11/30/22

New School Building Report Options A-D1 (11/30/22)

New School Building Report Options A-D1 Part 2 (11/30/22)

"Middletown Moving Forward To Improve Schools, How To Be Answered Quickly"

DBVW Architects $190M Rehab Estimate

School Building Problem Report

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Affordable Housing

No matter where you turn in Town, one of the hot topics is the cost of housing. A mirror of what's happening now across the country, some say they can't afford to live in Town anymore and are getting forced from their homes, while others say they'd like to buy into Middletown, but the prices are prohibitive. In response, the Town's Affordable Housing Committee is looking at the options, including bringing projects to the Oliphant administration building at 26 Oliphant Lane and the former Peckham School at 650 Green End Ave.

Get in on the conversation by clicking the Affordable Housing link and offering your feedback and ideas.


Fiscal 2024 Budget

The proposed budget determines spending on everything from the number of school buses on the road to lifeguards at Sachuest Beach as well as police officers part of the force. 

This year, the budget was adopted in late August after much deliberation and discussion by the Town Council, School Department and staff.

Take part in the conversation by clicking on the following link: Budget Ideas

Short-Term Rentals

There are some issues that just spark conversation. In Middletown, short-term rentals seem to be one item that generates discussion, no matter where you go.

After hearing concerns from some residents and short-term rental operators themselves, the Town promised to step up enforcement on problem properties, something that has been delivered.

To offer input on what you'd like to see happen with short-term rentals in Middletown, visit Short-Term Rental Forum online to share your ideas and opinions.

"Middletown Center" Town Center

The Town of Middletown is working with a local development team to remake 15 underused acres in the heart of the community into a new town center known as "Middletown Center." The town is currently negotiating with the prospective developers for a deal to reuse the area, with talks ongoing but no formal announcements yet.

Narragansett Electric (National Grid) Plans For Old Mill Lane Liquified Natural Gas Operation

In January 2019, close to 7,500 customers in Middletown and Newport lost natural gas service in the middle of winter. Ever since, the utility provider has been under pressure to find reasonable solutions that guarantee there's no repeat without creating other problems.

On June 7, 2021, the Town Council received the latest information related to the effort. To view this paperwork and a video circulated by the council, check out all the links. 

Also, to participate in a community discussion about the Narragansett Electric proposal, visit Old Mill Lane LNG Forum online to let your voice be heard.