Middletown, Connecticut was incorporated as a town in 1650 and took its present name in 1653. It again incorporated, this time as a city, in 1784. The city of Middletown, Conn. has a population of about 47,000 according to the 2000 census. About 22% of the residents say that they have either German or Irish ancestry. Middletown, Connecticut is the county seat.
What two companies located in Middletown, CT are familiar to most people? Aetna Insurance and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
When we, as the general public, fly or a military pilot lifts off, in many cases we are putting our lives in the hands of the residents of Middletown, Conn. since they, along with others from around the state, make the engines on the aircraft we are on. Based on safety statistics they are doing a great job.
The city of Middletown, CT is trying to reduce residential growth since it pays out 33% more than it takes in from residential taxes. The city is trying to build the already formitable commercial and industrial base since it spends about 50% of those taxes for services.
