Parking Ban Announced, City Hall Closed: Middletown Mayor

Middletown CT

31 January, 2021

9:00 PM

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MIDDLETOWN, CT — Due to the forecasted snowstorm, which could deliver up to 12 inches of snow in Middletown, City Hall will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1, Mayor Ben Florsheim announced on Sunday evening. "According to the latest predictions, the early morning will not be too bad but snowfall will pick up rapidly in the late morning and early afternoon," Florsheim wrote in a post on Facebook. "Please plan accordingly and stay off the road unless absolutely necessary to ensure our first responders can do what they need to do. "Despite the closure, the February Common Council meeting will be held virtually as scheduled tomorrow at 7pm, and I'll be on Facebook Live at 6 to talk about the agenda." Florsheim also reminded residents that city taxes due on Feb. 1 have been granted a no-penalty 90-day extension due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Charge your devices, check on your neighbors, don't run generators indoors, and stay safe!" Florsheim wrote. A parking ban is also in effect (as of 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31) in Middletown. When a parking ban is declared, all vehicles must be removed from all city streets. In the event alternate street parking is needed, vehicles may be parked in the following municipal parking lots without a fee: Melilli Plaza Lot (250 spaces) Broad St/Kidcity Lot (100 spaces) Broad St./Russell Library Lot (30 spaces) Kings Ave. Lot (20 spaces) Dingwall Dr Lot (90 spaces) Read more from the news release below: When a parking ban is declared, all vehicles parked on City street must be removed or run the risk of being ticketed for $205 per violation and/or towed by the Middletown Parking Department or Middletown Police Department at the owner's expense. If your vehicle is ticketed during any parking ban you should make payment to the Middletown Police Department, in person, at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 860-638-4920 or visit www.middletownct.gov. If your vehicle is ticketed and towed, then you may claim your vehicle by contacting the Middletown Police Department directly at 860-638-4000. In the event your vehicle is towed, your full payments for the total ticketed parking violation and the associated tow charges must be paid first, to the Middletown Police Department, before your vehicle can be released. "The City asks for everyone's cooperation and understanding as we provide for the safety, well-being and snow removal operations for all of Middletown and its citizens." To sign up for Middletown breaking news alerts and more, click here.