Shiny Sidewalks

If sidewalks are your bag, you probably noticed the recent work crews in downtown Middletown.

Over the past several years, the City replaced the old brick pavers on Main Street with a red brick pattern stamped on concrete. The old pavers had a bad habit of popping up and getting kicked around the sidewalk, opening the City up to lawsuits and a general perception of decay. The new stamped concrete seems to be working pretty well, but can sometimes be slippery when wet. So Public Works is spreading a sealant with a non-skid surface, which also serves as the annual maintenance on the stamped concrete. They'll be done with the work this week.