Middletown committee lacks quorum; meeting postponed, members share training and police recruitment announcements

A Middletown committee could not call its meeting to order because members confirmed there was not a quorum, and the group used the time to share two community announcements instead.

The chair acknowledged the procedural problem, saying, “we do not have a quorum, correct?” and members agreed the group could not take formal action. A member listed those present as Anthony, Alicia, Debbie, Howard and Faith and said the committee will follow up on the planned agenda at its next meeting on Nov. 19.

A committee member announced a free “Roll the Dice” interactive training coordinated by Maria Scarlatti in human resources with Middlesex Community College. The member said registration has been extended through Wednesday, Oct. 22, and that the session is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The member described the training as an exercise that adapts a monopoly-style game to explore institutional racism and classism and to reinforce Connecticut’s commitment to equity. “It’s no charge to you. Just show up after you register,” the committee member said. The transcript notes a contact email is provided on the flyer but does not record the address (not specified).

The committee member also urged attendees to circulate a flyer about minority recruitment for an entry‑level police officer position, asking members to share it with anyone who might be interested. The member highlighted a recent success story, saying a recruit named Paige — an African American woman described as having been on the force about five years — reflects the type of candidate the outreach aims to attract.

Because the group lacked a quorum, no motions were made and no votes were taken. The meeting concluded with members exchanging thanks and scheduling the next in‑person meeting for Nov. 19, when the committee plans to resume the items it had intended to discuss.