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Councilman says Economic Development Commission has not reviewed proposed use of city-owned property

Common Council of the City of Middletown · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Councilman Vincent J. Lofredo raised questions about ownership and proposed uses of a city-owned parcel referred to as the 'guide of property,' noting the Economic Development Commission had not been consulted; a meeting participant said they plan to speak during public comment at the full council meeting.

Councilman Vincent J. Lofredo asked staff to confirm ownership and the review process for a parcel described in the discussion as the "guide of property." "For the record, the guide of property is property owned by whom?" Lofredo asked.

Staff responded that the parcel is owned by the city. Lofredo noted that the Economic Development Commission, which handles leases and public property matters, had not seen the proposal and said he would raise the issue during the full council meeting. "This particular matter never came before us," he said of the commission, adding he would "discuss it further later on."

A meeting participant identified in the transcript as Derek said he intended to speak during the public comment period to provide additional context.

Council members and staff agreed the full council meeting and the public comment period would be the venue for further discussion and any formal actions.