Friday, May 9, 2025

Middletown Greenlights Smart Streetlight Initiative and Supports Additional Projects

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During the May 5 meeting of the Middletown Town Council, officials provided updates on several local projects, with a significant focus on a new initiative to enhance street lighting. Town Administrator Shawn Brown announced plans to purchase 1,300 streetlights from Rhode Island Energy and convert them to energy-efficient LED fixtures,预计 saving over $1 million over the next decade while improving public safety through smart technology. The council also discussed the ongoing library renovation, the potential naming of a new elementary school, and approved resolutions for community development projects aimed at supporting low- and moderate-income housing. They anticipate a groundbreaking ceremony for the new school facility on June 9, with completion expected by the 2027-28 school year.

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