Breaking: Outrigger Withdraws Appeal, No Warehouse Coming to Franklin Mint Site

No word yet on what, if anything, is planned for the property next.

Q&A: Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent of RTMSD (Pt. 2)

Middletown Observer sat down with Superintendent Joseph Meloche to dig into the questions residents are asking about the K-1 Center: why not expand an existing school, and what redistricting means for kids. Part 2 of 2.

Q&A: Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent of RTMSD (Pt. 1)

Superintendent Joseph Meloche and district Communications Coordinator Barbara Wilson on why a dedicated K-1 building beats an addition. Part 1 of 2.

Council Recap: Lenni Park Project, Penn Oak Podium & More

After rejecting the initial round of bids for Lenni Park improvements, Council put the project out for rebid and found a less expensive option.

What's New in the K-1 Center Debate

The school district brought several new arguments and a new concern emerged.

Breaking: Planning Commission Vote on K-1 Center Pushed to Next Month

The Middletown Township Planning Commission did not vote on Rose Tree Media School District's proposed K-1 Early Learning Center, continuing the hearing to August.

For and Against: Rose Tree Media's K-1 Center Plan

Here's my best summary of where things stand in the debate over Rose Tree Media School District's proposed K-1 Center.

Council Recap: Manager Leaving, PennDOT Update

Today, I'm diving into the June 17th, 2026 Middletown Township Council Meeting.

Details on PennDOT Project That Will Reshape Middletown

They see up to 192 residential, 53 commercial, and 37 other buildings that may need demolition or removal.

Higher Costs vs. New Savings at June 4 Work Session

RTMSD will add extra money to the K-1 Center estimate in case there are delays. A project representative told the board that it's prudent to plan for even higher inflation costs than before.

K-1 Center July 14 Meeting Set; EMS Calls Surge

The Planning Commission meeting on the K-1 Center will be in the Student Union Building at Penn State Brandywine on July 14th.

K-1 Center Debate Continues

Public comment on the K-1 Center continued with three speakers opposing the project.