25 years ago: An analysis of state health statistics indicated men from the Middletown area were more likely to die from cerebrovascular disease than the average male state resident. The analysis led town officials to develop a community health program focusing on developing plans to prevent strokes and other cerebrovascular problems.

25 years ago: The area north of St. John’s Square and along route 9 was announced to change from a service industrial zone to the city’s first industrial redevelopment area zone. City officials hoped this new development would draw more investment to the area.