As of early March 2026, Massachusetts is facing worsened drought conditions, with the Central and Northeast regions upgraded to a Level 3-Critical Drought due to low groundwater, despite heavy February snowfall. The Connecticut River Valley is at Level 2-Significant Drought, while the rest of the state is at Level 1-Mild. Critical Zones (Level 3): Central and Northeast Massachusetts are in critical drought, characterized by low streamflow and low reservoir levels.
To help the city manage its water resources, Town of Middleton is offering discounted rain barrel(s) to residents. Scroll down to find out how to purchase your rain barrel, help your community manage its water supplies, minimize storm water runoff, and start saving money on your water bill.
Middleton will is offering an additional discount of 50% off the first barrel to resident’s of Middleton only. To participate PLEASE ENTER THE COUPON MID26 in the coupon field at checkout. Non-residents are not eligible.
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Barrels ship with spigot, plugs, screen, lid overflow valves, flex tube and instructions inside the barrel. The only additional accessories you may want to consider are the Diverter and the Polished River Stones.
Special Note about Color of the Unpainted Rain Barrel
Barrels come in black or gray, we cannot guarantee which color will be available at time of distribution. If color is important please select either painted Nantucket Gray or Earth Brown (almost black.) Currently we do not have any gray barrels available, this may change at the distribution.