A glimmer of good news this Earth Month…

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It’s official! The Middletown Resource Recycling Advisory Commission (RRA) is transitioning to the Middletown Sustainability Commission (MSC).  

How did this happen?  

Through the dedication of the RRA and resident advocacy, this important ordinance change has been discussed publicly and passed through the Public Works & Facilities Commission as well as the General Council before it moved forward to the Middletown Town Council for discussion and approval.  

On April 8th, Middletown Common Council members heard final public comments from the community and unanimously approved this change!  

Middletown Town Hall lawn, springtime tree with no leaves, Town sign and Tree City USA sign

What are the benefits? (Top five, there are many more!)

  1. Builds bi-partisan collaboration on sustainability. (With new Common Council Representation)
  2. Identifies and promotes more sustainability opportunities.
  3. Helps achieve top Sustainable CT Certification.
  4. Encourages use of free programs and grants.
  5. Supports long-term community health and wellness.

What’s next? Stay tuned. Once the new commission gets into action, we’ll share updates with our Jonah Center for Earth and Art community.  

Learn More about Sustainability

Curious about Sustainable CT? Learn more on the Sustainable CT website.  

Explore definitions of “sustainability”.  In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”