City of Middletown, NY

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Calling all Middletown Residents! The deadline is this Friday, December 11th! Don’t forget to submit your address to the Middletown New York Recreation & Parks Department!

Nixle is a great way to get information out into the community. From letting residents know about events in the community, to info about bulk, garbage & recyclable pick up, to even road work in your area. Signing up is super simple, just text Middletown to 888777 or visit Nixle.com. Spread the word to your friends and family too!

We are pleased to announce, taking place Thursday, December 10th will be the 3rd Festival of Lights! Due to COVID-19, this year we encourage our residents to watch virtually. The lighting will be streamed through our Facebook page, be sure to tune in!

From November 2, 2020 to December 4, 2020 the City of Middletown will hold its general city wide clean up period for leaves in the street. (Set out no further than four (4) feet from the curb.) Please DO NOT put leaves out at the curb until it is your wards turn for pick up. All other times during the year leaves must be placed in receptacles. Department of Public Works crews will pick up leaves in the street during that time period only, no exceptions. The initial leaf pick up schedule will be as follows: Second Ward, Third Ward, Fourth Ward, and First Ward. Any questions, call DPW at 343-3169 or visit our website for postings and updates www.Middletown-ny.com

Don't forget that Middletown's Merry Mailboxes are out and waiting for your children's letters to Santa! All letters must be submitted with a self-addressed envelope including postage. This is the only way to secure safe delivery of your letter from Santa back to you! All letters must be submitted into a mailbox by Friday, December 18th. No letters will be accepted after this time. MAILBOX LOCATIONS! *Gravel area between Middletown City Hall and Middletown Police Department ...(Train) *Green space across from the Historical Paramount Theater (Motorcycle) *Run 4 Downtown Park (Sleigh) *Middletown Recreation Office (Mail Truck) *Thrall Library Entrance (Santa's Mailbox) See more

Don't forget, we are calling on all Businesses! We want to see your holiday spirit! Be sure to share or email your pictures so we can share with the community! #MiddletownNYStrong #Holidays2020 #ShopLocal

You don’t have to wait for Election Day to cast your vote! Early Voting has begun at the Mulberry House Senior Center, located at 62-70 West Main Street. Skip the lines on election day, and vote early! Looking for a ride to the polls? Call 845-346-4070 and get a ride on the Middletown Shuttle Bus! Hours for Early Voting are: Saturday, October 24, 2020: Noon to 5 PM Sunday, October 25, 2020: 10 AM to 3 PM Monday, October 26, 2020: Noon to 8 PM... Tuesday, October 27, 2020: 7 AM to 3 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2020: Noon to 8 PM Thursday, October 29, 2020: 7 AM to 3 PM Friday, October 30, 2020: Noon to 8 PM Saturday, October 31, 2020: 10 AM to 3 PM Sunday, November 1, 2020: 10 AM to 3 PM See more

Reminder there are 2 great events taking place today! First is the Electronic Drop Off Day for Middletown Residents, taking place 8 am to 3 pm at the DPW Recycling Center. The Second is the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste & Operation Safe Scripts Pharmaceutical Collection Event, taking place 9 am to 3 pm at the OC Transfer Station in New Hampton.

Join us for the final Middletown BID Farmer's Market of the season! Taking place tomorrow, at the intersection of Cottage Street & Railroad Ave, from 8 AM to 1 PM!

The City of Middletown would like to thank the Run 4 Downtown Middletown Organization for their donation of $60,000 for the creation of a pavilion at Erie Way Park! The pavilion will be the new home of the Middletown BID Farmer's Market and was included in the City’s DRI Strategic Plan. The City would not have been able to move this project forward without the support of the R4DT Organization!

Be sure to sign up for Nixle by texting 'Middletown' to 888777 to stay up to date on what's happening with our town! Please be advised: Water valve replacement: Low pressure or no water on William St. & East Ave.

Last night Mayor DeStefano presented a key to the city to Armando Collarelli, who owned and operated Tailoring by Armando on North Street for the past 44 years. Earlier this year, Armando made the tough decision to retire from the business. The Mayor also proclaimed the day of October 20, 2020 as Armando’s Tailor Shop Day. Enjoy your retirement Armando, and thank you for being a valued member of our community!

Reminder Friday is the last day to get that candy in! Don't forget the @Middletown New York Recreation & Parks Department is still collecting unopened NEW bags of candy for a special Halloween event! Drop-off at 393 County Route 78, M-F, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM. They are collecting through Friday, October 23rd.

There have been some changes to polling locations, check out this list and figure out where you need to go to vote on November 3rd! Unsure of your ward or district? Check out this map on the city website! https://www.middletown-ny.com//218-election-dist/file.html

Please remember, from October 29th - November 1st there is a curfew for those under the age of 18. For more information visit our website at https://middletown-ny.com//865-halloween-curfew-for-2020.h

With Halloween on fast approach, the City has received numerous questions about Trick or Treating. While we understand the CDC has deemed Trick or Treating a Higher Risk Activity, there are ways to make it a safer event for all. We have come up with a guide of do’s & don’ts to help make our holiday as safe as possible. We recommend following New York State Guidelines and use your own discretion when making choices for yourself & your family.

Don't forget, the Electronic Drop Off is taking place on Saturday, October 24th between 8 AM and 3 PM. Please bring ID. If you have any questions please contact DPW at 343-3169.

Looking for information on How to Vote, Early Voting & Absentee Ballots? Look no further! If you need a ride to early voting, be sure to call the voting shuttle! If you have further questions, feel free to check out the Orange County Board of Elections website here www.orangecountygov.com/783/Board-of-Elections or contact the Mayors Office at 346-4100