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Mobile Food Pantry On April 5

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center hosts a "Mobile Food Pantry" on April 5 at Linden Park. This is a great opportunity for all in need to get healthy food, toiletries and other items for free. #MiddletownRI

Despensa móvil de alimentos 5 de abril

El Centro Comunitario Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. organiza una "despensa móvil de alimentos" el 5 de abril. Esta es una gran oportunidad para todos los necesitados de obtener alimentos saludables, artículos de tocador y otros artículos de forma gratuita.

Dog Licenses

Dogs licenses are open starting April 3. To get yours, visit Dogs online or visit the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall during normal business hours. Fido and Buster will appreciate it. #MiddletownRI

Police Seek Help With Hit-And-Run Incident

Middletown Police are seeking assistance with a hit-and-run accident on March 22 on Green End Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Timothy Beck at (401) 846-1144, ext. 7017. #MiddletownRI

Don't Leave People Or Pets Inside A Closed Vehicle

As the temperatures begin to warm, Middletown Fire reminds motorists to never leave people or pets inside a closed vehicle. It's always asking for trouble. #MiddletownRI

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Practice Safe Outdoor Cooking Habits

As the weather begins to get nicer out, the Middletown Fire reminds homeowners and renters to place their grills at least three feet from siding, deck railings, eaves and overhanging branches. #MiddletownRI

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Frontline Training

Great event Thursday as 40-plus people got certified for free thanks to the Middletown Athletic Boosters in American Heart Association CPR and AED. Special thanks to Firefighters DeFreitas, Homer, Mitchell, Boudria and Martin, who provided training.

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Drive Smart, Be Smart On St. Patrick's Day

The Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association urges safe and sober driving on St. Patrick's Day weekend. Visit Sober for more. #MiddletownRI

Keep Middletown Clean

Middletown is a beautiful place, but we need everyone's help to keep it that way. Whenever around town, make sure to carry out what you carry in. Visit Clean for more. #MiddletownRI

Board & Commission Vacancies

Middletown is looking for a few volunteers to help fill spots on its affordable housing, open space & fields, roads & utilities, tax assessment and zoning boards. Sign up now at Volunteer online. #MiddletownRI

Middletown Police Officer Recognized For Outstanding Work

Middletown Police Accreditation Manager Jean Young is named the "Rhode Island Accreditation Manager Of The Year" recently for her work on the department's behalf. Thanks to Young -- and the rest of the Middletown force -- for your efforts. #MiddletownRI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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

MIDDLETOWN POLICE OFFICER RECOGNIZED 

FOR OUTSTANDING WORK

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (MARCH 10, 2023) – One of Middletown’s finest ...

Learn To Be A "Safe Sitter"

Sign up your sixth through eighth grader to learn tips and advice about how to care for younger children.

Middletown Prevention Coalition Reminds Everyone To Stay Safe

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport is Saturday, March 11. The Middletown Prevention Coalition reminds everyone to celebrate safely. #MiddletownRI

The Middletown Prevention Coalition Reminds Everyone To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Safely

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport is Saturday, March 11. The Middletown Prevention Coalition reminds everyone to celebrate safely. #MiddletownRI

Emergency Sewer Repairs

East Coast Construction is doing emergency repairs to about 1,000 linear feet of failed sewer line in the Beacon Street area through the week of March 27. Motorists are asked to be patient while driving through the area. #MiddletownRI

Report Nonemergency Problems To "Middletown Helps"

Downed limb? Pothole? Damaged mailbox from a town plow? Report these and all nonemergency issues to Helps online. #MiddletownRI #MiddletownHelps #mdl.town/helps #SeeClickFix #ProblemSolvers #HereToHelp

Warming Center Updates

The Emergency Overnight Warming Center at 50 Washington Square, Newport is now open nightly. Guests are asked to use the Hope Recovery Center entrance at the corner of Washington Square and Meeting Street.

Middletown Wellness Month Underway

Middletown Wellness Month kicked off Thursday night, March 2 with an inspiring “Fireside Chat on Pathways to Well-Being” at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Thanks to those that attended. Help the Middletown Prevention Coalition paint the community purple.

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