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Seguridad primero

El Departamento de Bomberos de Middletown les recuerda a todos que los incendios a veces se originan en fuentes poco probables. Limpie la trampa de la secadora de pelusa cada vez que use la secadora.

Stay On Top Of Dryer Lint To Avoid Fires

The Middletown Fire Department reminds everyone that fires sometimes start from unlikely sources. Clean the dryer trap of lint every time you use your dryer. Also, remember to check ductwork annually for build up. #MFD #LiveWorkPlay #MiddletownRI

Keep Storm Drains Clear

Give our Public Works crews a hand and keep the storm drain near your home or business free from debris. Not only does it cut down on flooding, but it helps keep rainwater runoff cleaner, which eventually becomes our drinking water.

Make Your Own Rain Barrel

Come and make a rain barrel on April 30 from 10 am-noon at the Town's public works garage. Have a good time and help protect your drinking water. $45 per rain barrel. For more, visit https://mdl.town/RainBarrel. #RainBarrel #DrinkingWater #MiddletownRI

Upper Aquidneck Avenue Upgrades On Tap

The state Department of Transportation holds a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to mark the official start of its $9 million upper Aquidneck Avenue project. The 18-month project includes new sidewalks, drainage and a completely fresh road surface.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 842-6543 or msheley@middletownri.com 

UPPER AQUIDNECK AVENUE UPGRADES ON TAP

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (MARCH 22, 2022) – Consider the $9 million upper Aquidneck Avenu...

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Town Yard Waste Pick Up Resumes Next Week

The signs of spring are everywhere and one is the restart of yard waste collection the week of April 4 for those who take part in the Town's "pay-as-you-throw" curbside program. For more, visit YardWaste.

Storm Drains 101

For storm drains to be working properly, they must be free and clear of debris. And the better they're working, the less treatment rainwater needs before it becomes our drinking water. For more, Clean online.

Pothole Problem?

It's pothole season and Public Works crews need to know where the worst offenders are on Middletown streets. To file work requests, visit Potholes to enter the data quickly and easily. #LiveWorkPlay #MiddletownRI

Local Storm & Weather Updates Here

With less than ideal weather in the forecast Friday, Feb. 25, visit the Town's new "Storm, Weather & Emergencies" page at SWE online. Stay up to speed on all the Middletown storm news that matters. #SWE #MiddletownRI

Carry Out What You Carry In

Keep Middletown clean by carrying out what you carry in, whether it's at Second Beach, a local park or if you're out for a stroll. Helping make Middletown beautiful is everyone's responsibility. For more, Clean.

With Rain On The Way, Keep Storm Drains Clear

If you have a storm drain near your property, make sure it's free of debris. Should you need assistance cleaning it, file a work request with Middletown Helps at Helps to get prompt service from the Town.

Volunteer For A Local Board Or Commission

Looking for a way to give back to the Middletown community? Try volunteering your time as a member of a local board or commission. For more information, visit Volunteer to sign up and help make a positive change.

Pay Attention To The Road

Statistics show that looking at your phone for five seconds while driving is like closing your eyes the length of an entire football field. The Middletown Police ask motorists to drive smart and not to be a statistic. #BeSmartBehindTheWheel #MiddletownRI

Boulevard, High St. & Miantonomi Ave. Traffic Calming Meeting Rescheduled To Thursday, March 24

A traffic safety meeting planned for tonight, March 17 has been rescheduled to March 24 at 6 pm online only. For more info, visit Safety. For a Zoom link, go to Zoom.