April 3, 2025
For Immediate Release
Contact: Chief Erik Costa, 860-638-4100

News Release - Rally on April 5, 2025

Dear Middletown Community,

I am writing to inform you that a large “Hands Off” rally will be taking place in our city on Saturday, 04/05/2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The march will start at Washington Street and proceed toward the South Green, where the rally will conclude and participants will leave. We don’t anticipate significant traffic or parking issues.

We would like to assure everyone that this will be a peaceful rally. The Middletown Police Department is fully prepared to support the event and ensure the safety of all participants, as well as the residents, businesses, and visitors who call Middletown home. We are committed to maintaining a secure environment for all involved and will be monitoring the situation closely to handle any potential circumstances that may arise.

Our priority is the safety and well-being of our community, and we are here to assist in any way possible. We appreciate the cooperation of our residents and ask for patience as we work together to ensure a peaceful and respectful demonstration.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Middletown Police Department.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Sincerely,

Erik M. Costa

Chief of Police

Middletown Police Department