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Reminder -- One-Day Delay In Town Trash Pick Up Thursday & Friday Due To Thanksgiving

"Pay-As-You-Throw" customers are reminded there's a one-day delay Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in pick up due to the Thanksgiving holiday. For more, visit https://mdl.town/PAYTSubscriber.

Middletown Helps!

Looking to file a non-emergency work requests with the Town? Try Middletown Helps, accessible at https://mdl.town/MiddletownHelps or through your smartphone by searching "Middletown, RI" in the SeeClickFix app. All the answers at your fingertips.

Reminder -- One Day Delay To "Pay-As-You-Throw" Pick Up Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12

Due to Veteran's Day, the Town's curbside trash, recycling and yard waste will be delayed one day for those who normally have collections on Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12. No other days and routes effected. https://mdl.town/PayAsYouThrow online.

Keep Them Separated

Don't slow down the Town's "Pay-As-You-Throw" curbside trash and recycling pick up. Make sure to allow at least three feet between your rubbish and recycling bins to provide a fast, smooth collection.

Daffodil Planting Brings Island Together

The Town of Middletown, City of Newport and Middletown Rotary Club work together on a daffodil planting project to help beautify the Aquidneck Avenue entrance to the Aquidneck Corporate Park.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 712-2221 or msheley@middletownri.com

DAFFODIL PLANTING BRINGS ISLAND TOGETHER

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 2, 2021) – A crew with the City of Newport Department of Publi...

Middletown Meeting Matters -- Nov. 1, 2021

The Town Council takes action on several items, including a new one-year extension to the Teamsters contract and a pledge to make the "Middletown Commons" redevelopment process a public one.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 712-2221 or msheley@middletownri.com

MIDDLETOWN MEETING MATTERS

Middletown Town Council

When: Monday night.

Where: Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road.

Absent: None.

Of note, ...

Reminder -- Yard Waste Pick Up First Four Weeks Of November For "Pay-As-You-Throwers"

"Pay-As-You-Throw" customers, don't forget. Yard waste will be collected on your normal collection day the first four weeks of November. Another quality service offered through the Town's curbside trash and recycling program.

Public Works Storm Debris Cleanup

Public Works crews will be out the week of Nov. 1-5, picking up debris from this week's nor'easter. Please bundle all debris and place it at the curb. Branches longer than six feet not accepted. #Cleanup #MDPW #MiddletownRI

Even A Small Amount Of Rain Can Have A Big Impact

Wondering about all the recent flooding? Statistics show that an inch of rain to the Easton's Point neighborhood in the southern end of Town creates 90 millions of stormwater runoff. To learn more, visit https://mdl.town/KeepItClean online.

More Storm Damage From Overnight

Emergency services reported heavy winds and rain, causing tree and wire damage across the community, but no injuries fortunately. If going out, take it slow and stay safe. #StaySafe #TreeDamage #HeavyWinds #MiddletownRI

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Right Of Way Sign Installation

A team with the Town's Department of Public Works was busy Monday, installing new right of way to the water signs from the state Coastal Resources Management Council. The rights of way are important and give everyone access to the water.

Reminder -- Renew Your "Pay-As-You-Throw" Stickers

Make sure to get new "Pay-As-You-Throw" stickers soon to guarantee no interruption with the Town's curbside trash, recycling and yard waste collection system. For more, visit https://mdl.town/PAYTSubscriber online.

Middletown Is Here To Help

Have a non-emergency item that needs attention from the Town? Try https://mdl.town/Helps online to address everything from potholes to litter and zoning violations, short-term rentals and other issues.

Now You Know

Most people have no idea how much water flows off a roof in a rainstorm. It matters because runoff can cause flooding and also is the source of our drinking water on Aquidneck Island. For more, visit https://mdl.town/KeepItClean online.

Carry Out What You Carry In

Just because the summer season is over doesn't mean we all shouldn't take care of our beaches. Make sure you carry out everything you carry in to keep Second and Third clean. #SecondBeach #ThirdBeach #LiveSmart #MiddletownRI

"Pay-As-You-Throw" Renewals Due

Make sure to renew your annual "Pay-As-You-Throw" stickers by Oct. 31 to avoid any interruptions with service. For more, visit https://mdl.town/PAYTSubscriber online. #PAYT #TrashAndRecycling #MiddletownRI #BestDealInTown

Stormwater Is Our Drinking Water

It's more critical than ever before to keep our stormwater runoff clean because eventually it becomes our drinking water. To learn more, visit https://mdl.town/KeepItClean online. #KeepItClean #StormwaterDrinkingWater #MiddletownRI

One-Day Trash & Recycling Delay The Week Of Oct. 11 For All Town Customers

"Pay As You Throw" customers will put trash, recycling and yard waste out one day later than normal the week of Oct. 11. For questions, visit https://mdl.town/CurbsidePAYT online.

Woodsy Says...

Don't forget the simple, straightforward message of Woodsy Owl of "Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute." Everyone can do their part to help keep Middletown clean. If you see an issue, file it with https://mdl.town/SeeClickFix online.

Water Main Break

Traffic detours and delays expected due to an emergency water main break on Green End Avenue. The area between Boulevard and Valley Road is closed to traffic while repairs are ongoing.

Fields For The Future

Middletown holds a ceremony to mark the opening of the new Gaudet Middle School Multipurpose Athletic Fields. The fields add to the cachet of the Gaudet Athletic Complex, among the best in the region. #MiddletownRI #FieldsForTheFuture #LiveWorkPlay

Green End Avenue East From Valley Road Closed Thursday, Sept. 30 & Friday, Oct. 1

Green End Avenue east from Valley Road closed Thursday, Sept. 30 and Friday, Oct. 1 for catch basin work. Traffic detours and delays anticipated.

Newport Water Busy With Dam Work From Sept. 2 Flooding

The remnants of Hurricane Ida earlier this month caused havoc across Aquidneck Island. For Newport Water, emergency repairs to the dam around part of Gardiner Pond across from Second Beach are ongoing.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 712-2221 or msheley@middletownri.com

NEWPORT WATER BUSY WITH 

DAM WORK FROM SEPT. 2 FLOODING

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (SEPTEMBER 29, 2021) – Emergency work i...

Clean Up Runoff, Clean Up Drinking Water

Unlike many other parts of the country, most of the drinking water on Aquidneck Island comes from rainwater runoff. That means anything bad that flows into the stormwater system must be filtered out of our drinking water.

Keep It Clean, Middletown

The natural beauty of Middletown is one of the main selling points for the community. Help keep it clean by carrying out what you carry in. #MiddletownRI #LiveWorkPlay #CarryInCarryOut #Woodsy #KeepItClean

Admiral Kalbfus Road At One-Mile Corner Closed Today Due To Newport Road Construction

Expect delays in Newport due to road construction in the city's North End. As part of the ongoing project, Admiral Kalbfus Road at One-Mile Corner is closed today. Middletown Police ask motorists to seek other routes. #Construction #NewportRI #StayPatient

Get Ready For Hurricane Season

It's never too early to prepare for Mother Nature's worst. Visit https://www.ready.gov for more information about getting storm ready.

Recycle Right

The Town's "Pay-As-You-Throw" program accepts lots of materials for recycling. Clean cardboard, paper, cans and bottles to name a few. However, plastic bags never belong in the blue recycling bin. For more info, visit https://mdl.town/PAYT online.

Help Keep Storm Drains Clear

A storm drain covered with leaves or debris does no one any good. Make sure to help keep storm drains clear to assist with flooding and water quality. It can make all the difference.

Buck & Ludlow Roads Trash & Recycling Delays Next Week

Due to paving, Town trash and recycling pickup is delayed one-day next week. Thank you for your understanding.

Middletown Receives Watershed Improvement Money

This afternoon, Middletown was one of 14 organizations that received Southeast New England Program Watershed Grants funding. The money is planned for improving flooding, water quality and other issues with the Maidford River.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 712-2221 or msheley@middletownri.com

MIDDLETOWN RECEIVES 

WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT MONEY 

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (SEPT. 9, 2021) – Over the past several years,...

Commodore Perry Village Paving Friday & Monday

A crew working for National Grid will be paving Friday, Sept. 10 and Monday, Sept. 13. No parking and travel restricted throughout the work days.

"Where Am I?" Answer

While it might not be the most attractive structure ever built, the concession stand at Second Beach has weathered the test of time in less than ideal conditions.

Summer after summer, residents and people from across the globe visit Second Beach.

The natural beauty of the place, soft sands, clean waters and welcoming, family vibe are among the reasons why the Sachuest Point Road beach remains so popular.

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Put Litter In Its Place

Litter isn't only unsightly, it can impact the quality of our drinking water. To learn more, visit https://mdl.town/KeepItClean online.

Pick Up After Your Pet

Cleaning up after your pet not only helps keep Middletown beautiful, it helps our drinking water. To learn more, visit https://mdl.town/KeepItClean online.

Purgatory Road Sidewalk Informational Meeting

A virtual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22 for neighbors to learn more about the impacts from the upcoming Purgatory Road sidewalk project. To attend, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82970869937. To learn more, visit https://mdl.town/Sidewalk.

Town Trash & Recycling Pick Up One-Day Delay For Labor Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6, the Town's "Pay-As-You-Throw” trash and recycling collection will be one day later than normal.

Ida Keeps Emergency Personnel & Public Works Busy

Leftovers from Hurricane Ida caused extensive flooding overnight Wednesday, Sept. 1 into Thursday, Sept. 2. Here are images from across the community about what emergency personnel and public works encountered while helping keep Middletown safe.

Maidford River Culvert Blowout

For some time, culvert at the end of the Maidford River has been clogged with sand. Not after flooding from remnants of Hurricane Ida, causing water to flow freely into the Sakonnet River by the Town's Third Beach. To see more, click the image below.

Drone Flyover Of The Second & Third Beaches After Flooding

Remnants from Hurricane Ida socked Middletown with flooding overnight. Here's a drone flyover of the flooding in the area of Second & Third beaches. Click on the picture below to see the video.

See Something? Say Something On "Middletown Helps" Or "SeeClickFix"

In the wake of flooding from remnants of Hurricane Ida, if you see a non-emergency issue around Town, report it at "Middletown Helps" on MiddletownRI.com or the "SeeClickFix" app on your smart device. For info, visit https://mdl.town/SeeClickFix online.

Two-Hour Delay In Town Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup

NOTICE -- Stay Home & Safe Until Flooding Subsides

Heavy rains leftover from Hurricane Ida caused extensive flooding overnight. Town officials have said multiple people have been rescued from vehicles that got stuck in high waters. No injuries have been reported. Stay home until the floodwaters subside.

Pothole Repair On Burma Road Thursday, Aug. 26

Burma Road will be the subject of pothole repair by Naval Station Newport Thursday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m.-noon. Please seek alternate routes.

Post Henri Cleanup Information

Have downed limbs and leaves from Tropical Storm Henri? Here are the options from the Town to get rid of this brush.

Get Help With Henri At Middletown Helps Powered By SeeClickFix

Have a downed limb or non-emergency problem from Tropical Storm Henri? File work requests at https://mdl.town/SeeClickFix online or get the Town's "SeeClickFix" app on your smartphone.

Let The Pros Handle Downed Wires

If you come across a downed line over the weekend from Tropical Storm Henri, assume it's live. Call 911 and let a professional handle the situation.

Get Tips On Being Storm Ready

With Tropical Storm Henri on the horizon, it's not too late to see if you're storm ready. Check out https://mdl.town/StormReady for more information.