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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Council
Council Recap: Manager Leaving, PennDOT Update
Today, I'm diving into the June 17th, 2026 Middletown Township Council Meeting.
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.
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.