Wadsworth Mansion
421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT
September 22, 2026
7:45am to 12:30PM

Join Connecticut Preservation Action for a training on the changing face of historic preservation and what it means for the future of our downtowns.

8:00am: Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking
9:00am: Opening Remarks
9:15am to 10:00am: When Modern Becomes Historic
  • Bill Coleman - City of Bridgeport
  • Julie Carmelich - State Historic Preservation Office
  • Jenny Scofeild - State Historic Preservation Office
10:15am to 11:00am: Downtown Preservation: Building on the Past, Planning for the Future
  • Johanna Bond - Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
  • Christine Marques - City of Middletown
11:15am to 12:00pm: A New Path for Revitalization: Preservation & the CMDA
  • David Kooris - Connecticut Municipal Development Authority