Middletown appoints Acting City Manager

MIDDLETOWN — The City of Middletown has a new Acting City Manager.

The city council announced Monday that it unanimously appointed Fire Chief Paul Lolli as Acting City Manager.

Lolli has worked in the city’s fire department for 33 years, including as Fire Chief over the last seven years.

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Mayor Nicole Condrey said Lolli was the leader the city needed.

“Chief Lolli has been a dedicated public servant to the City for the last three decades, and we are very grateful that he was, once again, willing to answer the call to lead his community, this time as the Acting City Manager,” Condrey said.

Vice Mayor Monica Nenni said Lolli was “the obvious choice” for the position.

“He has been a staple of Middletown for years and will bring a consistency to the City Manager’s office that is needed right now,” Nenni said.

Lolli will be in charge of Middletown’s 375 city employees, 11 departments and $125 million budget.

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He said he was grateful for being selected for the new position.

“While change is difficult for everyone, I love the City of Middletown and will work every day to advance the citizens’ interests to the best of my ability,” Lolli said in a release.

Lolli’s role as Acting City Manager is effective immediately. He will also remain the city’s Fire Chief.

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