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Downtown Business District Meeting

January 28, 2026 · Middletown, CT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-28 (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from middletownct.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Matt Lefevbre (Chair)
✓ Diane Gervais (Commissioner)
✓ Laurie Salafia (Commissioner)
✓ Chris Conley (Commissioner)
✓ Tom Ford (Commissioner)
✓ Ken Ahnell (Commissioner)
✓ Mary Ellen Shuckerow (Guest)
✓ Chief Erik Costa (Guest)
✓ Kevin Elak (Guest)
✓ Brian Gartner (Guest)
✓ Rani Arbo (Guest)
✓ Eva Beshey (Guest)
✓ Cathy Duncan (Guest)
✓ Sandra Russo-Driska (Guest)
✓ Deputy Chief Rich Davis (Guest)
✓ Present: 15/15

Decisions

#1

PASSED

#2

PASSED

#3

PASSED

#4

PASSED

#5

PASSED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.
#2

CITY PARTNERS

Discussion of city partners, including police and public works
#3

Community Partners

Discussion of community partners, including St. Vincent's and the Chamber
#4

Minutes

Approval of November minutes
#5

Treasurer's Report

Approval of December financial reports
#6

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion of new business, including budget sub-committee and Endecom contract request
#7

DBD COMMITTEE UPDATES

Updates from various committees, including advertising and gift cards
#8

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting

Public Comments

3 speakers
Mary Ellen Shuckerow · Topic: Groundbreaking ceremony

Thanked all who attended the groundbreaking ceremony

Cathy Duncan · Topic: Upcoming events

Reported on various events and dates upcoming at the Chamber

Rani Arbo · Topic: Gratitude

Expressed gratitude for all that is done to keep the city safe