NORTH VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS

North Village Condominiums are now available to own with no money down and closing cost assistance. Eligible buyers can own a two-bedroom home in downtown Middletown for as little as $696 per month (including mortgage, taxes, condo fee and insurance); or $810 per month for a new 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath; or $935 for a 1,772 sq. ft. 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit.*

To read more about it what the condos have to offer, click here. 

NEAT MONTHLY MEETING

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 will be NEAT's monthly 

meeting at 7:00PM at the Green Street Arts Center. NEAT'smeeting will be a community discussion focusing on the 

community's relationship with the police department.  This 

meeting will provide a great opportunity to gather together.  

Pizza dinner will be served; & childcare care will also be 

provided. Look for more information next week.

Free Haircuts for Kids in grades K-6!

Get your child's hair cut for FREE in August! JCPennys is giving free haircuts to kids entering grades K-6. Walkins are welcome August 1st (only), any other day in August, call 1 855-527-5437 to schedule an appointment.

CHC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TONIGHT!

The North End of Middletown comes alive with the sounds of family-friendly music, part of the annual summer concert series hosted by Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC). Tonight is the last one:


July 26^th – Girl Howdy (rain date Aug. 16^th)
This five piece honky-tonk band features an all-gal front line on guitar, steel guitar, piano, and vocals. With tight harmonies and punchy arrangements, their music is infectious and “one heck of a good time.” Returning from the Summer Concert Series 2011!

NORTH VILLAGE CONDOS OPEN HOUSE!

North Village Condominiums are now available to own with no money down and closing cost assistance. Eligible buyers can own a two-bedroom home in downtown Middletown for as little as $696 per month (including mortgage, taxes, condo fee and insurance); or $810 per month for a new 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath; or $935 for a 1,772 sq. ft. 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit.*

Michael Taylor, Executive Director of Nehemiah Housing Corporation, will present an information session Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 7pm at First Baptist Church, 93 Main Street, Middletown, CT. The event is free and open to the public.

Open Houses featuring all three condo locations, including 43 Ferry Street, will take place July 28, 1-3 pm. Interested homebuyers can also call Denise Reale, of Century 21 Realty, at 860-729-8172, for more information or to schedule a tour of a unit at their convenience.

Click here.

NEAT and COMCAST CARES DAY VIDEO!

What is NEAT doing in the North End?  Check out this video created by Comcast about NEAT!  The video documents NEAT and Comcast Volunteers working on the Portland street garden and highlights NEAT's work in the neighborhood.  Thank you to Comcast for your support!

Click on the link here to see the video.

NEED INFORMATION ON MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE?

The State of Connecticut is sponsoring a free, mortgage-assistance event for homeowners who need information or help with loan modifications, foreclosure prevention, state and federal assistance programs and other lending-related issues.

The event, sponsored by Governor Dannel Malloy, the Attorney General and the Department of Banking, will be held Tuesday, July 10 from 10am to 7pm at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Participants will be able to meet with mortgage lenders and loan servicing companies. For more information including a full list of participating banks and agencies visit www.ct.gov/dob/homeowner.

United Way of Connecticut provides services with support from the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.

CHC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Beginning Thursday July 5^th, the North End of Middletown comes alive with the sounds of family-friendly music, part of the annual summer concert series hosted by Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC).

The line-up for CHC’s summer concert series this year includes:

July 5^th - Kim Myers (rain date Aug. 2^nd)
With 35 years of music-making behind him, Kim Myers brings a warm and joyful presence to the stage, whether he is crooning “Georgia” or letting loose with “Oh when the saints.” After his performance at Mohegan Sun last fall, we are thrilled to bring Kim Myers to his hometown, Middletown.
 

CHECK OUT THE BAND ALMA MOYO

Title of Event: Alma Moyo
Location: CFA Courtyard, 283 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut
Rain Location: Crowell Concert Hall, 50 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
Date: Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 7pm
Fee: FREE!
Phone: 860-685-3355
Website: www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

Description: Founded 10 years ago in the South Bronx by lead singer and percussionist Alex LaSalle, the intergenerational band Alma Moyo performs Afro-Puerto Rican bomba folk music featuring dynamic drumming, dancing, and rich vocals. 

“With the heart and soul of Puerto Rican music, Alma Moyo generates life, heat and love.”
—My Latino Voice

CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY!

We hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!  Mayor Drew announced that the City, along with the Commission on the Arts will be presenting a celebration of Independence Day on Today Tuesday, July 3rd this year. All downtown parking will be free during the event.

The pre-Independence Day Fireworks Festival will kick off at 6PM with music, activities for children, and select vendors. The festival will take place on the front lawn of the city hall municipal building, 245 deKoven Dr. The fireworks will begin at 9:30PM off the River near Harbor Park.

Three groups will be performing, the Middletown High School Jazz Band, Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze, and the Middletown Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band will also accompany the fireworks.

Rain date is Friday, July 6 for the fireworks. We hope to see you there!