Council approves 911 center name, union contract and a slate of grants and events

The Middletown Common Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances on July 6 following public comment and department reports.

Key outcomes (voice votes unless noted):
- Naming of 911 center: Council approved a resolution naming the new public-safety 911 facility the "City of Middletown Chief George P. Dunn Central Communication Center." The resolution was moved by Councilman Ford and seconded; vote was recorded in favor with no opposition.

- Union tentative agreement: The council ratified a tentative agreement with UPSEU Local 6457 covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Council discussion noted the cumulative three‑year cost of $1,002,268 and the annual amount shown in the resolution; the measure passed unanimously.

- Events and grants: The council approved multiple event cosponsorships and grant submissions, including the Middlesex County Historical Society auto show (Palmer Field, Oct. 4, 2026), the 29th annual Cruise Night on Main Street (Sept. 2, 2026), a LOSIP grant application for Westville Fire Department alarm upgrades (tabled), and public-health block grant allocations totaling $43,000 (New Horizons battered women's shelter and a warming center).

- Capital and operational items: Council approved $600,000 in water department FY26–27 capital non‑recurring items (property acquisition, well redevelopment, water-treatment repairs, SCADA improvements), authorized neighborhood-assistance submissions for several local institutions, and approved recycling and cylinder‑disposal contracts.

- Appointments: The council approved mayoral appointments to boards and commissions, including naming Robert Grauer ex officio to the Public Safety & Telecommunications Commission and several conservation and ethics appointments.

Moves on individual items were routinely moved and seconded by council members and recorded as approved by voice vote; the transcript records ayes and carries for most items but does not list individual roll-call tallies for each matter in the meeting minutes recorded on the transcript.