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Council

Council Recap: Path Set to K-1 Center Vote

"Every person that wants to speak will be allowed to speak. It'll be a marathon session, but everyone will speak."

Council

Planning Commission Votes to Recommend K-1 Center Plan with Conditions

The K-1 Center is planned to open in September 2029 with kindergarten only, adding first grade the following year.

Photograph of the building by Middletown Observer.

Council

MO Weekly: Renovating the Former Library Building & More

"This is one notch below the best that you can be. It's a very strong credit rating for a township of this size."

Photograph of tracks (and proposed trail) via West Chester Green Team

Council

Council Recap: Bond Rating Upgrade & New Trail Proposed

The township received an upgrade in its Standard & Poor's bond rating.

Photograph of Dr. Meloche presenting to the Planning Commission by Middletown Observer.

Rose Tree Media School District

What's New in the K-1 Center Debate, August Edition

The district announced a September town hall at the August 11 hearing, as opposition to the K-1 Center grew to nearly 90% of speakers.

Photograph of the meeting by Middletown Observer.

Council

Latest: No Vote on K-1 Center Again

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to give the district more time to amend their presentation. The next Planning Commission date is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Photo of the Franklin Mint property by Middletown Observer

Council

Breaking: Outrigger Withdraws Appeal, No Warehouse Coming to Franklin Mint Site

No word yet on what, if anything, is planned for the property next.

Rose Tree Media School District

Q&A: Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent of RTMSD (Pt. 2)

Middletown Observer sat down with Superintendent Joseph Meloche to dig into the questions residents are asking about the K-1 Center: why not expand an existing school, and what redistricting means for kids. Part 2 of 2.

Rose Tree Media School District

Q&A: Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent of RTMSD (Pt. 1)

Superintendent Joseph Meloche and district Communications Coordinator Barbara Wilson on why a dedicated K-1 building beats an addition. Part 1 of 2.

Photo via London Grove Monthly Meeting's Facebook page.

Council

Council Recap: Lenni Park Project, Penn Oak Podium & More

After rejecting the initial round of bids for Lenni Park improvements, Council put the project out for rebid and found a less expensive option.

Middletown residents enter the Planning Commission meeting on 7/14. Photo by me.

Rose Tree Media School District

What's New in the K-1 Center Debate

The school district brought several new arguments and a new concern emerged.

Middletown residents line up for public comment. Photo by me.

Council

Breaking: Planning Commission Vote on K-1 Center Pushed to Next Month

The Middletown Township Planning Commission did not vote on Rose Tree Media School District's proposed K-1 Early Learning Center, continuing the hearing to August.