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Meriden mayoral, Council candidates up early as polls have steady voter turnout- MERIDEN — Voters steadily turned out to the polls for Tuesday’s mayoral and City Council elections. Mayoral and Council candidates were hitting the pavement, having been up since 4 a.m to prepare and wave signs in front of different locations, getting...

CT senators back bill on Puerto Rico deciding its political status- Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said there has been a “loud diversity” of positions about Puerto Rico’s political status among those in Connecticut’s Puerto Rican community. But he believes the island should decide its future and whether it is recognized...

Hartford man charged with possession of loaded gun at Wallingford McDonald’s- WALLINGFORD — A Hartford man with a prior felony conviction was charged with possession of a loaded gun at McDonald’s on North Colony Road early Sunday morning, according to the Wallingford police.Police were notified by a McDonald’s employee Sunday...

Meriden city manager agrees to resign Jan. 1, will remain on paid leave- MERIDEN — City Manager Tim Coon submitted his resignation to the City Council on Monday.The announcement was made at a special meeting of the council Monday night following an incident in which Coon was found asleep outside his apartment at 68...

Six One Nine, 1920s-style supper club, opening in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — A new restaurant is set to open in the former Natalie’s Pizza location at 23 South Colony St.Six One Nine Supper Club, which features American cuisine with a creative West Coast flair, is expected to open in late November.Co-owner...

Meriden man arrested on narcotics charges, sent back to prison- Record-Journal staffMERIDEN — After the search of his house on Thursday, a Meriden man on parole was charged Friday with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell, according to a Meriden Police Department report.Stephen...

From retail to recreation – Meriden among malls seeing changes in tenants and offerings- MERIDEN — The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals is expected Monday to discuss approving pickleball courts in the Meriden Mall. The public hearing addresses the owners’s request to allow indoor recreational uses in a commercial property in the former Old...

Beam signing, food for fines, library director search at Southington library- SOUTHINGTON — A food for fines program, steel beam signing and a library director search are taking place at the Southington Public Library.Here’s what you need to know about what’s taking place at the library.Steel beam signing Construction is...

Day of the Dead celebration in New Haven: What to know- WHAT: The Day of the Dead parade, at Bregamos Community Theater in New HavenWHEN: Saturday, 4 p.m., parade starts at 6 p.m.WHERE: 491 Blatchley Ave., New HavenHOW: The celebration will include a parade with giant puppets, lights, dance and music. At...