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Spotlight on Main Street: Middletown

  • CMSC: DT Middletown

  • CMSC: Middletown Main St

  • CMSC: Q Williams w guests

  • CMSC: Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz

  • CMSC: DBD Coord Sandra Russo-Driska

  • CMSC: Middletown PD Chief Erik Costa

  • CMSC: Dominick DeMartino_DeMartino Development

  • CMSC: DeMartino Housing Rehab

  • CMSC: JR Hargraves Redev 1

  • CMSC: JR Hargraves Redev 2

  • CMSC: JR Hargraves_Hargraves Development

  • CMSC: JR Hargraves Redev Renderings

  • CMSC: KidCity 1

  • CMSC: KidCity 2

  • CMSC: Mayor Ben Florsheim

  • CMSC: Rep Quentin Williams

  • CMSC: Middletown DBD

Since 2013, CMSC and CEDAS have partnered on our Spotlight on Main Street networking events, where a hosting CMSC community shares how they have addressed local obstacles and achieved success in their downtown through collaboration, economic,  and community development.

In October 2022, CMSC & CEDAS members were treated to a behind-the-scenes view of the seven walkable blocks of Middletown’s Main Street, home to nearly 200 independent businesses from family-owned for generations to brand new, nestled along the Connecticut River. 

This event presented by

Highlights included:

  • A Welcome Reception on the Community Health Center Rooftop 
  • Guided walking tours of the downtown
  • A Closing reception hosted by the Inn at Middletown

With thanks to our host the Middletown Downtown Business District, a CMSC member community and speakers:

  • Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
  • Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim
  • Jen Alexander, Chair, Downtown Business District
  • Sandra Russo-Driska, Downtown Business District Coordinator
  • Middletown Police Chief Erik Costa
  • Dominick DeMartino, DeMartino Development
  • JR Hargraves, Hargraves Development 
  • Larry McHugh, President, Middlesex County Chamber

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