Empty Stores Stalling Middletown's Revival

Middletown’s downtown is struggling as half its storefronts sit vacant, stifling business growth and community energy. Despite existing laws dating back to 2019, enforcement is lacking, leaving frustrated entrepreneurs wondering why their efforts are undermined by idle spaces. City leaders are pushing new legislation before summer’s end, hoping to reignite the area’s momentum — but time is ticking before the spark of progress goes out. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f79b4307206611d6