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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,...
Demolition continues in South Meriden to make way for housing- Record-Journal staffMERIDEN — Construction to build 24 riverside apartment units in three buildings is underway on Main Street in South Meriden.Local developer LaRosa Construction is behind the project.Doing business as Rincon Holdings LLC, the...
Plan for 80 apartments in former Meriden factory approved- MERIDEN — The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously last week to conditionally approve its first adaptive reuse special permit and site plan — an application for 80 apartment units at 85 Tremont St. After three hours of presentation and...
Republicans gain City Council seat in Meriden- MERIDEN — The Democratic majority on the City Council was reduced by one on Tuesday after the party lost an at-large seat.Democrats will now hold an 8-4 majority based on unofficial results.Incumbent Chad Cardillo, a local teacher who had filled an...
Candidates for at-large Meriden council seats offer different visions on issues- MERIDEN — Six candidates in total, two Democratic Party incumbents and their Republican and Independent party-endorsed opponents, are in the running for two open at-large City Council seats this election.Democrat Chad Cardillo seeks his first full...