Planning board grants six‑month extension to Bell Flavors and Fragrances site plan

MIDDLETOWN — The City of Middletown Planning Board on July 8 approved a six‑month extension for Bell Flavors and Fragrances’ previously approved site plan and special‑use permit for a building expansion and connection at 112–18 Sprague Avenue.

Temporary Chair Rick McCormick said the company submitted a written request and staff confirmed it was the applicant’s first extension of the December 3, 2025 approval. After brief board discussion, McCormick called the roll and the motion to grant the extension carried.

Board members did not place additional conditions on the extension; staff noted the developer must continue to meet any applicable building and permitting requirements before construction begins. The extension preserves the applicant’s right to return with a finalized plan for the expansion within the six‑month window.

The board’s action allows Bell Flavors and Fragrances extra time to address outstanding plan details and obtain any necessary permits from the Department of Public Works and building inspection.