Town of Middleton Police Dept

09/13/2026

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday nights? Come join us for the 2026 Citizens Academy starting this Thursday, September 17th.

Sign up below:
https://flintlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/citizens-academy-2026/

*Open to Middleton residents only*

🇺🇸Calling all Middleton Citizens!🇺🇸
How does local government work? As summer winds down, are you looking for something to do this fall? Join our Citizens Academy! 9 weekly sessions running Thursday nights from 6-8pm starting this September 17th. You can learn how we put your tax dollars to work, how decisions are made, meet department heads and enjoy behind the scenes tours of our town facilities. Seats are limited, registration is required, sign up today at the link below:

https://flintlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/citizens-academy-2026/

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Please consider joining us for the 2026 Middleton Citizens' Academy: https://flintlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/citizens-academy-2026/

09/02/2026

Please join us on Saturday, September 19th at 9:15AM for an open house at the new Middleton Town Hall and Community Center, and Public Safety Building.

09/01/2026

Please join us on 9/11 for a ceremony beginning at 8:55am at Couture Park behind Howe Manning School.

08/14/2026

The Middleton Police Department mourns the loss of Officer Rob Smith. “Smitty” spent many years as a Middleton Police officer before transferring to Boxford Police Department, and leaves behind countless friends here and all across Essex County. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob‘s family during this difficult time.

08/04/2026

Chief LeColst and Captain Armitage recently had the pleasure of meeting George Mercer, a longtime Middleton resident, who generously presented the Middleton Fire and Police Departments with a beautiful handcrafted American flag to display in our new Public Safety Building.

We are honored by Mr. Mercer's thoughtful gift and look forward to proudly displaying it in the front lobby, where it can be enjoyed by all who visit.

Thank you, Mr. Mercer, for your generosity, craftsmanship, and support of our public safety personnel and the Middleton community.

07/17/2026

Please see below about a detour on Rt 62 at the end of Boston St heading into N Reading, for Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (July 17, 21, and 22).

**UPDATE**

Due to weather, the significant traffic detour for Elm Street heading westbound will be in effect on Friday, July 17, 2026, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and now THURSDAY, July 23rd from 6am to 4pm due to road construction.

**Attention**

Significant Traffic detour for Elm Street heading westbound will be in effect on Friday, July 17, 2026, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 6am to 4pm due to road construction.

If you are planning to travel into North Reading from Middleton via Elm Street during this time, you must use the detour. The detour will take you to the four-way stop sign at Main Street and Lowell Street in Lynnfield. At the stop sign, turn right onto Lowell Street and continue straight onto Chestnut Street in North Reading. From there, turn right onto Park Street to reach Washington Street. Please see the map attached to the post.

If you have any questions, please call the station 978-6664-3131.

06/29/2026

We would like to congratulate Captain Matthew Armitage on his graduation from the Police Executive Research Forum's (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police training (SMIP) 99th session. The Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police is a rigorous three-week executive development program. Designed for upper-level law enforcement leaders (lieutenants and above), SMIP trains executives in crisis management, organizational change, political management, and emerging policing trends. SMIP brings together leading thinkers in corporate and public management to provide intensive training in the latest management theories and practices, innovative solutions to organizational problems, and discussion of important issues in managing public service organizations effectively. SMIP focuses on leadership and executive development. PERF helps to improve the delivery of police services through the exercise of strong national leadership; public debate of police and criminal justice issues; and research and policy development.

Congratulations Captain Armitage on your graduation from one of the elite Senior Management trainings in the country.