Middletown and Portland co-host America's 250th anniversary events in 2026, reviving their 1976 Bicentennial partnership with a March 27 flag raising through a July 4 parade.
A dual art exhibition at Middletown’s Zilkha Gallery showcases Robert Lostutter’s decades-long evolution and Kristi Cavataro’s immersive sculptures, reflecting the city’s cultural activity amid broader municipal infrastructure investment.
The Middletown Board of Education met on February 10, 2026, highlighting Black History Month, Legacy Academy, and Unified Theater. The Curriculum Committee meeting was canceled. Other city boards, including the Anti-Racism Taskforce and Affirmative Action Monitoring Committee, have upcoming meetings scheduled.
The Middletown Board of Education is reviewing budget plans and key policies on homework and hiring, while Mercy High School's girls track team claims a state title. Families await further details on potential changes affecting classrooms and student life.