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Middletown/Portland America’s 250th Committee Meeting

March 16, 2026 · Middletown, CT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-16 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from middletownct.gov ↗
Confidence: 99%
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Attendees

Mayor Gene Nocera (Mayor)
Councilmember Jeanette Blackwell (Councilmember)
First Selectman Michael Pelton (First Selectman)
Rev. Robyn Anderson
Johanna Bond
Gary Wallace
Councilmember Linda Salafia (Councilmember)
Christine Marques
Dominick DeMartino
Sandra Russo Driska (Subcommittee Chair)
Robert Santangelo
Chief Erik Costa (Middletown PD)
Chief David Albert (Middletown Fire)
Ken McClellan (Subcommittee Chair)
Haley Stafford (MxChamber of Commerce)
Deborah Shapiro (Committee Vice Chair)
Maria Scarlett (Antiracism Taskforce, Staff)
Kisha M. Michael (Committee Chair)
Councilmember Darnell Ford (Councilmember)
✓ Present: 19/19

Decisions

#1

PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

#2

PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

#3

PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

K. Michael, Chair called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.

#2

Public Comment

None comments from the public.

#3

Accept/Amend the Agenda

K. Michael entertained a motion to accept or amend the agenda; moved by Mayor Nocera, seconded by D. Shapiro, passed unanimously.

#4

Accept/Amend the Minutes from January 12, 2026 and Special Meeting of February 5, 2026

K. Michael entertained a motion to accept or amend the minutes from January 12, 2026 and Special Meeting of February 5, 2026; moved by Mayor Nocera, seconded by D, Shapiro, passed unanimously.

#5

Remarks from the Chair

K. Michael welcomed new members to the committee Chief Erik Costa, Middletown PD and Chief Dave Albert, Middletown Fire Department.

#6

Old Business

The committee is briefed on the upcoming 250th kick off Flag Raising on Friday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Green.

#7

New Business

Staff asked for input on the draft proclamation attached. No comments.