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Meriden schools scrutinized over mask policy for special ed students Meriden schools scrutinized over mask policy for special ed students Frank Kish, of Meriden, picks up his five-year-old son Max from his Hanover Elementary School bus outside his residence on Feb. 8, 2021. Kish carries Max’s sneakers since he often prefers not to wear them. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement Frank Kish, of Meriden, carries son Max, 5, after picking him up from his Hanover Elementary School bus outside his residence, Mon., Feb. 8, 2021. Kish also carries Max's sneakers since he often prefer...

“I’m glad to get it, because we need all the protection we can get,” said Margaret Starrs, one of the first in line. “I want to be protected.  I want to be safe,” added Paul Rapuano, who drove from Branford for the appointment.  “There was New Britain, which is further, and there was Hartford.  This was closest to me.” Vaccine Allocation Drives Appointment Availability As more clinics open up, the amount of vaccine available still isn’t keeping up with demand. “I would love to vaccinate 1,000 people a week,” said Lea Crown, Meriden’s health director. Crown said the ci...

Limited supply slows state vaccine rollout as Meriden health officials draw praise Limited supply slows state vaccine rollout as Meriden health officials draw praise Mary Dudley, of Meriden, is administered the first of two COVID-19 vaccine shots on Thursday from Stephanie Denya, associate health director of the Meriden Health Department, at the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center on West Main Street in Meriden. Advertisement Lea Crown, Meriden’s director of health and human services, talks about COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday during a press conference in front of the Meriden ...

Limited supply slows state vaccine rollout as Meriden health officials draw praise Limited supply slows state vaccine rollout as Meriden health officials draw praise Mary Dudley, of Meriden, is administered the first of two COVID-19 vaccine shots on Thursday from Stephanie Denya, associate health director of the Meriden Health Department, at the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center on West Main Street in Meriden. Advertisement Lea Crown, Meriden’s director of health and human services, talks about COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday during a press conference in front of the Meriden ...

When COVID-19 spiked in Meriden, the school district forced 13 kids into fully remote learning — including a kindergartner with disabilities. He regressed almost immediately Emily Brindley, Hartford Courant © Bobbie Kish/Hartford Courant/TNS The Kish family, clockwise from upper left: Frank, Bobbie, Angelina, Jordan and Max. Four days after the city of Meriden issued a public health alert due to rising coronavirus cases, the Meriden Public Schools responded with a move that the state of Connecticut specifically advises against: the district barred some of its highest need...