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Town and Township merge study committee approved after presentation

Middletown Town Council · June 1, 2026

Summary

Fall Creek Township Trustee presented a proposal to investigate merging the town and township governments; the council unanimously accepted a resolution to form a study committee to examine the idea.

Fall Creek Township Trustee Steve Thompson presented a proposal for a possible merger of the Town of Middletown and Fall Creek Township governments. After the presentation, Councilor Dan Fountain moved to accept the township boardresolution forming a committee to investigate the proposed merger; Councilor Dick Schwalm seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: A government merger could change which entity provides local services, tax responsibilities and representation. Trustee Steve Thompson urged the council to study potential efficiencies and service impacts. The resolution authorizes a committee to investigate the legal, fiscal and operational implications; it does not itself change any services or tax rates.

What happened: The council voted to form the committee by roll call. No public comments on the merger were recorded at the meeting. The motion was recorded as unanimous among the five council members present.

Next steps: The committee will investigate feasibility and report back to the council; no timeline was set in the meeting minutes.

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