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Meriden comedy rock band offers something different at Daffodil Festival Published Apr 24, 2014

MERIDEN — Daffodil Festival music coordinator Robert DeRosa said he likes to offer a wide variety of acts when selecting the festival’s music lineup. That’s where comedy rock group Coconuts comes in. Comedy hypnotist and Meriden native Dan LaRosa, who … more ...

One person killed in I-91 trash truck rollover in Wallingford Published Apr 24, 2014

WALLINGFORD — A garbage truck rolled over on Interstate 91 North between exits 13 and 14 Thursday afternoon killing one of the vehicle’s occupants and injuring another. Battalion Chief Jim Duffy of the fire department said units found the truck … more ...

Regional chorale group will disband later this year Published Apr 24, 2014

MERIDEN — After 18 years, it’s almost time for Chorale Connecticut to sing its swan song, with only two performances left before the choral group disbands. Chorale Connecticut, a non-profit singing organization based at First United Methodist Church on East … more ...

Fire training tower soon to be replaced in Wallingford has withstood 40 years of damage Published Apr 24, 2014

WALLINGFORD — Acting Fire Chief Richard Heidgerd and Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Alsup refer to the yard behind fire headquarters as a training campus. Though it may look like a storage yard, the training grounds at 75 Masonic Ave. are … more ...

Editorial: Unionizing college sports Published Apr 24, 2014

What’s new? College athletes may soon start unionizing, that’s one thing. As a regional official of the National Labor Relations Board ruled recently, football players at Northwestern University are effectively college employees, and therefore are free to unionize; their full … more ...

Southington group honors woman who died in 2012 car crash Published Apr 24, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — After a Nancylee Salerno was killed in a car accident in 2012, her family and friends decided to organize a group to give back to the community in her honor. Nancy Nurtures was formed to honor Salerno, a … more ...

Israel Halts Talks, Citing Palestinian Unity Agreement Published Apr 24, 2014

c.2014 New York Times News Service JERUSALEM - The Israel government decided Thursday to suspend U.S.-sponsored peace talks with the Palestinians because of the reconciliation agreement the Palestinians announced Wednesday between two rival factions, one of which refuses to recognize … more ...

Connecticut officials warn of forest fire risk Published Apr 24, 2014

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Environmental officials are warning about a high risk for forest fires in Connecticut on Thursday due to dry and windy conditions. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says all open burning permits have been … more ...

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Conn. teen seeks OK for 21-year-old prom date Published Apr 24, 2014

TORRINGTON, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut teenager is appealing to her local Board of Education after school officials rejected her request to bring her 21-year-old boyfriend to her prom. Eighteen-year-old Torrington High School senior Mikayla Perlotto and her mother, Donna, … more ...

Juvenile courthouse planned at Undercliff Published Apr 24, 2014

MERIDEN — The Connecticut Judicial Branch is planning a $25 million juvenile courthouse on the state-owned Undercliff campus off Chamberlain Highway, the former site of a tuberculosis sanatorium. Plans for the juvenile court call for a 55,000 square-foot building where … more ...

Southington’s ‘Day of Purple’ on May 2 Published Apr 24, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Hundreds are expected to dress in purple and gather on the Town Green next week for an event promoting Southington’s Relay for Life. Beth Deluco, co-chairwoman of the Mission and Advocacy Committee for the relay event, came up … more ...

Southington School Board, Open Space Committee to hold meetings tonight Published Apr 24, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — The town’s Board of Education, Open Space Development Committee, and Apple Harvest Festival Committee are all scheduled to meet today. The Board of Education will meet today to appoint a new assistant principal of Southington High School. Other … more ...

Wallingford Town Council to hold special budget workshop Published Apr 24, 2014

WALLINGFORD — A special meeting of the Town Council will be held today to discuss the town budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The public meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium, 45 South Main … more ...

Meriden Transit District to meet Thursday Published Apr 24, 2014

MERIDEN — A regular meeting of the city’s Transit District will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Items on the agenda include the need to change intra-city bus terminals during construction, and the need to increase district … more ...

Highland, Norton school pupils win Cheshire spelling bee Published Apr 24, 2014

CHESHIRE — Norton School fifth-grader Ellie Rockoff and Highland School sixth-grader Andrew Lou won the 37th annual Cheshire Townwide Spelling Bee in their grade divisions Wednesday night. Fifth- and sixth-graders from Chapman, Doolittle, and St. Bridget schools also participated in … more ...

Search for new Southington Schools superintendent continues Published Apr 24, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Board of Education members aren’t saying much about the search for a new school superintendent. Applications were accepted until the end of March and interviews started this month, said Brian Goralski, the school board chairman. The goal is … more ...

Little Miss Daffodil stunned, then excited Published Apr 24, 2014

MERIDEN — Upon hearing her name called as Little Miss Daffodil, 5-year-old Alexandra Gaj seemed stunned. She likely was. Gaj’s great-aunt, Joann Tiezzi, with tears in her eyes, said that Alexandra was a little apprehensive about the whole affair Wednesday. … more ...

Meriden woman walks to raise money for Parkinson’s Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN — Doreen Erasmus visited her doctor one day six years ago to check up on some vague symptoms. She was feeling stiff, and couldn’t coordinate her left hand or leg as smoothly as before. After a battery of neurological … more ...

Cheshire library hosts hiking presentations Published Apr 23, 2014

CHESHIRE — The library observed Earth Day with a pair of presentations on hiking Monday and Tuesday that were co-sponsored by the town’s Planning Department. Peter Marteka of the Hartford Courant, who writes two hiking columns, visited the library Tuesday … more ...

Wesleyan band with Hollywood ties to make Daffodil Festival debut Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN — A band composed of “a fledgling Buddhist, an Upper-East-Sider-Gone-Rogue, and the sensitive son of a sitcom legend,” will make its Daffodil Festival debut this weekend. Grand Cousin front man Henry Hall, 21, from Los Angeles, “the sensitive one” … more ...

Coyote attack reported at Southington open space property Published Apr 23, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Police are warning residents to keep their dogs leashed while walking at the Novick Orchard open space property off of Flanders Road after a coyote attack. Sgt. Jeffrey Dobratz, police spokesman, said a man reported the incident about … more ...

Downtown parking in Wallingford is discussed on Citizen Mike Published Apr 23, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The town’s pursuit of a grant to improve the rear Simpson Court parking lot is discussed on the next edition of the “Citizen Mike” public access TV show. On Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 7-1 to allow … more ...

New TJ Maxx in Meriden has grand opening Sunday Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN - TJ Maxx at Westfield Meriden is holding its grand opening on Sunday at 8 a.m. The discount retailer of name-brand clothing, jewelry and housewares occupies the former Barnes & Noble space. Construction on the new store has been … more ...

Conn. man charged in Yale hoax threat Published Apr 23, 2014

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — New Haven police say they have charged a Westbrook man with making a hoax call in November to say an armed man was heading to shoot up Yale University. Police said Wednesday that 50-year-old Jeffrey … more ...

Hillary Clinton to speak at UConn tonight Published Apr 23, 2014

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton will be headlining forums in Boston and at the University of Connecticut as she considers another run for president in 2016. The Democratic former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady is … more ...

Southington cancels Brass Blast event Published Apr 23, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Due to a lack of participants this year, officials had to cancel the third annual Brass Blast at Southington High School that was scheduled for April 26. For the past two years the event has attracted nearly 300 … more ...

Wallingford council approves hotel tax agreement Published Apr 23, 2014

WALLINGFORD — A tax agreement approved by the Town Council will save Robert Winston, who plans to build a 139-room Hilton Garden Inn at 1181 Barnes Road, almost $400,000 in property tax payments in the seven years after the hotel … more ...

Staples to close Cheshire store Published Apr 23, 2014

CHESHIRE — Facing weaker sales, the Staples office supply chain will close its South Main Street store in July, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday. “We continually evaluate our store performance to ensure we’re operating the business in the best way,” … more ...

By the numbers: A way of looking at Meriden’s Daffodil Festival Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN — It’s not difficult in the weeks leading up to the 36th annual Daffodil Festival to find signs plastered with the festival’s signature statistic: “600,001 daffodils can’t be wrong,” but there are also plenty of other numbers that can … more ...

Moose sighting in Cheshire woods Published Apr 22, 2014

CHESHIRE — Late in the afternoon on Easter Sunday, Jake Harton was hiking in the woods near Mountain Road looking for antlers shed by deer when he found moose tracks. Harton, 19, a Southington resident who has collected 45 sets … more ...

Finance Committee recommends approving two union contracts Published Apr 23, 2014

Note: This story previously stated that the new contract would allow employees to work four days, have two off, work another two and have two days off. Dispatch employees will actually work four, have off two and then repeat the … more ...

Construction project will impact Southington middle school lunches in June Published Apr 23, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — In less than two months, the kitchens at DePaolo and Kennedy middle schools will be under construction. School officials are trying to make the transition as smooth as possible for both students and cafeteria staff. Breakfast and lunch … more ...

Energy company seeking air permit renewal for Alfred Pierce Generating Station in Wallingford Published Apr 23, 2014

WALLINGFORD—The operator of the Alfred L. Pierce Generating Station on East Street is looking to renew its emissions permit with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Facilities that have the potential to … more ...

Man charged in threat against beauty school Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN — Police arrested a city man Tuesday, accusing him of knowingly calling in a fake threat about a man with a gun at a local beauty school. Patrick Thomas-Byrd, 19, of 17 Elm St., was acharged with breach of … more ...

Santos to veto budget transfers Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN — Mayor Manny Santos intends to use his veto power after the City Council approved a series of budget transfers worth $1.86 million this week. Santos said he hopes to direct more money in the budget toward street and … more ...

Fire Weather Watch in effect tomorrow Published Apr 23, 2014

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for tomorrow. The watch will be in effect from Thursday morning until Thursday evening. High winds and low relative humidity are forecast for the region. Winds will be from 15 … more ...

Southington Board of Finance to hold special meeting tonight Published Apr 23, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — The Board of Finance will meet tonight. Items on the agenda include assessing the current financial state of the town and transferring $21,000 to the Highway Department overtime pay. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Town … more ...

Hillary Clinton headlining forums in Mass., Conn. Published Apr 23, 2014

STORRS (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton will be headlining forums in Boston and at the University of Connecticut as she considers another run for president in 2016. The Democratic former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady is set … more ...

Survey recognized for connecting students Published Apr 23, 2014

MERIDEN — The school system’s climate survey is getting national recognition for its aptitude in connecting at-risk students with the school resources they need to feel safe. The survey, taken anonymously twice yearly by students throughout the city, was designed … more ...

Council OKs Simpson Court parking plan Published Apr 23, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The Town Council approved a resolution Tuesday allowing the mayor to apply for a $500,000 state grant that would be used to reconstruct the rear Simpson Court parking area. Councilors voted 7-1 to approve the resolution, with Craig … more ...

Meriden YMCA Crossfit moves to Record-Journal building Published Apr 22, 2014

MERIDEN — The YMCA’s Crossfit Meriden training program will stay downtown after representatives signed a lease with the Record-Journal to move into its former distribution center at the rear of 11 Crown St. YMCA Executive Director John Benigni said the … more ...

Antique Vets named Meriden Daffodil Festival parade marshals Published Apr 22, 2014

MERIDEN — Parade coordinators Jane Dunn and Donna DeRosa decided to go in a different direction when choosing grand marshals for the 36th annual Daffodil Festival parade, selecting the Antique Veterans of Meriden World Post No. 1 to head the … more ...

Meriden students team up with track and field uniforms Published Apr 22, 2014

MERIDEN — Students at Lincoln Middle School will be running with some local color thanks to track and field team uniforms designed and printed by students at Venture Academy. The middle school partnered with a business management class at Venture … more ...

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