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Middletown council approves Ordinance 20-25-10, adopts 2026 budget
Summary
The Middletown Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 20-25-10 on its second reading and adopted the town's 2026 budget after opening a budget meeting; both votes were unanimous with council members Jake Smith, Dan Fountain and Teresa Dennis voting yes.
The Middletown Town Council unanimously passed Ordinance 20-25-10 on its second reading and adopted the town's 2026 budget during its Sept. 16 meeting. Council member Dan Fountain moved to pass the ordinance; Council member Teresa Dennis seconded and all members voted yes.
Chair Jake Smith then opened a separate 2026 budget meeting, asked for public comment (none was offered) and entertained a motion to approve the budget. Fountain moved to approve the 2026 budget, Dennis seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Adopting the annual budget sets spending priorities and authorizes staff to proceed with planned programs and projects for 2026. The ordinance was passed "by name and number only" and no additional detail was provided during the reading.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 20-25-10 (second reading): Motion to pass by Dan Fountain; seconded by Teresa Dennis; vote: Jake Smith — yes; Dan Fountain — yes; Teresa Dennis — yes; outcome: approved. - 2026 Town Budget: Motion to approve by Dan Fountain; seconded by Teresa Dennis; vote: Jake Smith — yes; Dan Fountain — yes; Teresa Dennis — yes; outcome: approved.
Next steps: The council closed the budget meeting and reopened the regular meeting; no additional procedural steps were recorded in the minutes regarding appeals or further readings for the ordinance.
