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Rose Tree Media School District

For and Against: Rose Tree Media's K-1 Center Plan

Here's my best summary of where things stand in the debate over Rose Tree Media School District's proposed K-1 Center.

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Council

Council Recap: Manager Leaving, PennDOT Update

Today, I'm diving into the June 17th, 2026 Middletown Township Council Meeting.

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PennDOT

Details on PennDOT Project That Will Reshape Middletown

They see up to 192 residential, 53 commercial, and 37 other buildings that may need demolition or removal.

Louis Scott Stadium at Penncrest High School

Rose Tree Media School District

Higher Costs vs. New Savings at June 4 Work Session

RTMSD will add extra money to the K-1 Center estimate in case there are delays. A project representative told the board that it's prudent to plan for even higher inflation costs than before.

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Council

K-1 Center July 14 Meeting Set; EMS Calls Surge

The Planning Commission meeting on the K-1 Center will be in the Student Union Building at Penn State Brandywine on July 14th.

Rendering of proposed K-1 Center with Shed Roofs

Rose Tree Media School District

K-1 Center Debate Continues

Public comment on the K-1 Center continued with three speakers opposing the project.

"Passport to Middletown" will take place on may 30th.

Council

K-1 Center Planning Commission Meeting Set for July 14th

It's tentatively scheduled to be held at Penn State Brandywine. All of this hinges on RTMSD submitting an Environmental Assessment.

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Eminent Domain Filed for K-1 Center, August Start to School Year?

Eminent Domain Filed for K-1 Center, August Start to School Year?

Rose Tree Media School Board Work Session (May 14, 2026)

Rose Tree Media to Seize Land for K-1 Center

Rose Tree Media to Seize Land for K-1 Center

Rose Tree Media School Board Legislative Meeting (April 23)

“Cannot Wait Any Longer”: Rose Tree Media School District Weighs Eminent Domain

“Cannot Wait Any Longer”: Rose Tree Media School District Weighs Eminent Domain

Rose Tree Media School District Work Session (April 9)

RTMSD Finalizes K-1 Township Plan and Sets New 5-Year Plan

RTMSD Finalizes K-1 Township Plan and Sets New 5-Year Plan

Rose Tree Media School District Meetings in March 2026

K-1 Tensions, Traffic Solutions, and a Fire Investigation Update

April 1 Meeting of the Middletown Township Council

Middletown's K-1 Center Debate / New Popeyes / Bird Town

March 18th Meeting of the Middletown Township Council

Rose Tree Media School District Update - February 2026

Rose Tree Media School District Update - February 2026

K-1 Center / Budgeting Discussion

Loop Road Nixed: February 18 Middletown Council Meeting Update

Council voted not to move forward.

February 4 Middletown Council Meeting Update

It's all about Loop Road ⬇️

January 21 Middletown Council Meeting Update

January 21 Middletown Council Meeting Update

Two takeaways from the meeting ⬇️

January 7 Middletown Council Meeting Update

January 7 Middletown Council Meeting Update

Three takeaways from the meeting ⬇️

January Rose Tree Media School District Update

January Rose Tree Media School District Update

Updates from the January School Board Working Session and Legislative Meetings ⬇️

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