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Journalism classes face elimination in Wallingford high schools- WALLINGFORD — Students at Lyman Hall and Mark T. Sheehan high schools won’t have the option of taking a journalism class if the Board of Education Instructional Committee’s recommendation is passed by the full board.The committee voted unanimously to...

Wallingford lands another Madison librarian in Taylor, head of adult programming- WALLINGFORD — A few days after Thanksgiving, the Wallingford Public Library announced that Rachel Taylor would be joining its staff as the new head of adult programming.In a Facebook post on the library’s page, Taylor said she is coming to Wallingford...

Meriden movie ‘Jacknife’ among CT films featured in recent book- MERIDEN — Actor and author Illeana Douglas chronicles a vast array of movies filmed across the state from the famous to the obscure in her recently released book “Connecticut in the Movies.”For Meriden, that translates to a singular 1989 film,...

December is a time for retrospectives and throwbacks. Feeling nostalgic, I thought I’d take a look back at the December 15, 1988 issue of the Record-Journal. Why December 1988? Our

11 holiday toy drives hosted by local businesses and organizations- Tis the season for giving, but you could also receive as well. As you start or continue your holiday shopping, grab a toy to donate to one of these local businesses or organizations currently hosting toy drives and receive a free bite or gym...

Operation Santa in Wallingford spreads holiday cheer, gifts- WALLINGFORD — It may be early December, but Santa and his elves have been busy for some time, preparing to spread holiday spirit with Operation Santa.Operation Santa’s 2023 version kicked off recently with the Sheehan football booster club taking...

A dozen festive and fun activities this weekend in central Connecticut- If you are looking for more festive fun this weekend, here are a dozen ideas from our area: Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford: Enjoy this long-standing...

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...

Democrat Bruce Fontanella appointed as Meriden’s deputy mayor- MERIDEN — Democratic City Councilor Bruce R. Fontanella was sworn in as deputy mayor Monday night replacing Michael Cardona, who was sworn in as the next City Clerk after defeating incumbent Republican City Clerk Denise Grandy on Nov. 7. Fontanella,...

Meriden Housing Authority adheres to corrective action after audit uncovers deficiencies- MERIDEN — The Meriden Housing Authority began adhering to a Section 8 action plan last month to correct a range ofcompliance deficiencies found in a 2022 audit.The MHA is typically a high performing agency but was deemed “troubled” because of...