Denise Grandy News Today

YEAR IN REVIEW: Meridens top news headlines for 2023- MERIDEN — New construction developments, close election races, and the turnover of several high-profile members in the city government were among some of the headlines in Meriden this year. Here are some of the major stories from 2023.JanuaryThe city...

Newly elected Meriden City Council, BOE sworn in as work begins- MERIDEN — Leaders from both the Board of Education and City Council met at Edison Middle School this week to celebrate the inauguration of their newest members and recognize the work of outgoing officials following the election in November. The hybrid...

New acting city manager appointed in Meriden, city clerk salary adjusted- MERIDEN —The City Council voted 8-2 Monday to appoint city attorney Emily Holland as acting city manager as it seeks to fill the job permanently.Holland replaces Police Chief Roberto Rosado who had been acting in the role for three weeks following the...

8 things to know this week in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire- Things to know this week include Meriden holding recounts of its City Clerk and BOE races, and the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Commission having a public hearing on an application to renovate the former Quinnipiac Valley Center nursing home into...

Meriden political parties endorse candidates in November city election- MERIDEN — Incumbent Mayor Kevin Scarpati will run with the Democratic Party’s endorsement in his bid for a fifth term this November. Scarpati, who is politically unaffiliated, will face off against Republican Kurt Hourigan, a political newcomer who...

Recent storm stirs flooding concerns for downtown Meriden businesses Recent storm stirs flooding concerns for downtown Meriden businesses Sandra Arnold, co-owner of AJs Oasis Cafe, talks about how downtown flooding from the recent tropical storm affected her business at 142 Hanover St. in Meriden, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement AJs Oasis Cafe at 142 Hanover St. in Meriden, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal The outdoor patio at AJs Oasis Cafe at ...

Meriden BOE member resigns after alleged DUI crash- MERIDEN — Board of Education member Joshua Broekstra resigned his seat effective Wednesday, citing health concerns three days after police say he crashed his car into a telephone pole on North Colony Road. Meriden police suspect Broekstra, a...