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Meriden’s ‘Sonny’ Carabetta dead at 81 Published Mar 10, 2014

MERIDEN — Ralph “Sonny” Carabetta was remembered Monday as a man who oversaw more than $2 billion in construction contracts, yet felt more comfortable with a smile and a hammer instead of a suit and tie, friends and family said. … more ...

Cheshire Town Council to meet tonight Published Mar 11, 2014

CHESHIRE — The Town Council will meet tonight. Items on the agenda include accepting a donation of $5,000 from Alexion Pharmaceuticals to the police gift account for taining, equipment and technology and authorization to apply for a Connecticut Department of … more ...

Meriden Public Safety Committee to look at police use of force policy Published Mar 11, 2014

MERIDEN — The Public Safety Committee will meet tonight. The only item on the agenda is a resolution to undertake a review of the policies of the police department regarding the use of force and report back to the committee … more ...

Wallingford Town Council to meet tonight Published Mar 11, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The Town Council will meet tonight. Items on the agenda include accepting a DUI enforcement program and appropriation of $4,069 to the Revenue Highway Safety Account. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Council … more ...

Decision on Cheshire pool bubble postponed Published Mar 10, 2014

CHESHIRE — The Planning and Zoning Commission continued its public hearing Monday on proposed zoning changes in the area of Bartlem Park that will allow construction of a 55-foot-high permanent cover for the town pool. Current regulations do not permit … more ...

Wallingford PZC to hold hearing on advertising at high school fields Published Mar 10, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing next month on allowing temporary advertising signs at high school athletic fields. After presenting proposed regulations during Monday night’s commission meeting and receiving favorable feedback from members, Town … more ...

Town Council makes changes to field committee Published Mar 10, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — The Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to change the mission, makeup and name of the Turf Committee. The new Facility Advisory Committee will make recommendations on all high school fields and the use of the Derynoski School … more ...

State police shoot escaped cow on I-691 by Exit 8 in Meriden Published Mar 10, 2014

MERIDEN — State police shot a cow Monday on Interstate 691 east after it escaped from its trailer and was running on the highway. State police patrolling the area saw the cow on the highway shortly before 11 a.m. Maj. … more ...

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Meriden home damaged by fire for second time in as many years Published Mar 10, 2014

MERIDEN — Fire damaged a home on Silver Street Sunday night for the second time in as many years, fire officials said. Deputy Fire Chief David Bowen said work was still underway at 56 Silver St. to repair damage done … more ...

Council expected to approve new downtown bus shelters Published Mar 10, 2014

WALLINGFORD—In purchasing two new bus shelters for lower Center Street, Town Engineer John Thompson said he is suggesting the Town Council approve a historic design more appropriate for downtown. During Tuesday’s council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall … more ...

Man convicted in Cheshire home invasion found unresponsive in cell Published Mar 10, 2014

Convicted killer Steven Hayes was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine check on Monday morning, according to officials at the state Department of Correction. Staff at Northern Correctional Institution found the death row inmate and began using lifesaving … more ...

Wallingford Board of Education discusses 2014-15 school calendar Published Mar 10, 2014

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Wallingford won’t hire more teachers with new course Published Mar 10, 2014

WALLINGFORD — No additional hiring of school staff will be needed for the capstone course once it rolls out fully in the next two years, according to teachers and administrators. The capstone course will prepare students to complete a new … more ...

Southington’s Bread for Life finds new home Published Mar 10, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — After months of searching for a new location, Bread for Life has found a potential new home at 31 Vermont Ave., with plans for a 3,200-square-foot building to consolidate the nonprofit group’s operations. Bread for Life entered an … more ...

Former appliance building demolished in Southington Published Mar 10, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Construction crews have finished demolishing the former Ace Appliance building at the corner of Meriden Avenue and the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. It’s unclear if there are any plans to build something on the site. Lou Perillo, the town’s Economic … more ...

State Police initiate campaign to stop tailgating Published Mar 10, 2014

During heavy commute times, the increased number of vehicles on highways can amplify poor driving decisions. Analysis of accident data prompted state police to launch a “Stop Tailgating, You’re Too Close” campaign this month. The data from March 2013 showed … more ...

Fans turn out for Demi Lovato at Wallingford’s Oakdale Theater Published Mar 9, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The excitement was palpable outside the Toyota Oakdale Theater Sunday as hundreds of fans lined up hours before Demi Lovato was set to go on stage for her second show at the venue. Part of her “Neon Lights” … more ...

Cheshire celebrates St. Pat’s Day early with local duo Published Mar 9, 2014

CHESHIRE — A local father-and-daughter duo filled the Cheshire Public Library with the sounds of traditional Irish music Sunday. Dan and Christine Hedden, known as Headin’ Home, played Irish reels, jigs, waltzes and polkas for a little more than an … more ...

No injuries in blaze that damaged roof of Southington home Published Mar 9, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Damage was relatively minor after a fire broke out on the roof of a Southington house Sunday, fire officials said. Lt. Glenn Dube said the 911 call for a fire at 841 Prospect St. came in at 1:12 … more ...

Mayor’s TV show using new format Published Mar 10, 2014

MERIDEN — Changes are coming to the cable television program that has been hosted by the city’s mayors over the years. Known as “The Mayor’s Mic” when hosted by Michael S. Rohde, the show has a new format with Mayor … more ...

Southington Town Council to meet tonight Published Mar 10, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — The Town Council will meet tonight. Items on the agenda include action on a donation for Open Space on Belmont Avenue and renaming of the Turf Advisory Committee. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Municipal … more ...

Emergency crews respond to report of gunshot wound in Wallingford Published Mar 10, 2014

WALLINGFORD —Emergency crews are responding to a report of a man with gunshot wound on Summer Hill Road. One person was taken away in an ambulance with what police described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The call came in shortly … more ...

Cheshire Planning and Zoning Commission to hold special public hearing tonight Published Mar 10, 2014

CHESHIRE — The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include a zone text amendment and a special permit application for the redevelopment of the property at 93 Main Street from residential to … more ...

Wallingford Planning and Zoning Commission to meet tonight Published Mar 10, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet tonight. Items on agenda include a discussion about regulations for signs in windows and regulations of food trucks/carts. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. View … more ...

Two minor accidents in Meriden slow traffic Published Mar 9, 2014

MERIDEN — Two minor accidents within minutes of each other stalled traffic in the city Sunday. One, which occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of East Main Street and Saint Casimir Drive, involved three cars. One person was transported … more ...

Media center changes mean fewer books Published Mar 9, 2014

MERIDEN — As students and teachers get ready to move over into new spaces at Platt and Maloney high schools, one way they’re lightening the load is by leaving behind close to a combined 8,000 library books. Teachers and administrators … more ...

Southington studies livestock, recreational vehicle rules Published Mar 9, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — A subcommittee of the Planning and Zoning Commission is considering changes to local regulations on livestock, including poultry, and recreational vehicles. The Continuous Improvement Committee was formed to comb through regulations and suggest improvements. “They tackle the issues … more ...

Four decades later, Meriden hopes to deliver on promise of simpler traffic pattern Published Mar 9, 2014

MERIDEN — Before Howard Weissberg became the city’s associate engineer, he and his family would shop at the Stop & Shop at the intersection of East Main and Broad streets. It was not until he had a job interview with … more ...

Business community happy budget includes funding for downtown Southington upkeep Published Mar 9, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Nearly 14 years after the downtown Renaissance Project, many aspects of the project show signs deterioration. The proposed operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year includes $25,000 as part of an eight-phase plan to revitalize the weathered renovations. … more ...

Children, NFL players gather for annual United Way youth clinic Published Mar 8, 2014

WALLINGFORD — As 10-year-old John Watson squatted down behind a yellow cone in Choate Rosemary Hall’s Worthington Johnson Athletic Center, he placed one hand on the floor and looked up into the eyes of Rontez Miles. As soon as Miles … more ...

Cheshire school menus Published Mar 9, 2014

Cheshire public school menus for week of March 10: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Monday: Pizza cruncher, chicken tenders, corn dog nuggets, roll, stuffed crust wedge pizza, garlic green beans. Tuesday: Pasta with chicken cacciatore, garlic bread, cheese quesadilla, baby spinach. Wednesday: Chicken … more ...

School Menus Published Mar 9, 2014

Meriden Meriden public school menus for week of March 10: Breakfast menus are available at each school. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Monday: Homemade turkey chili in bread bowl, green beans, fruit punch. Tuesday: Orange glazed popcorn chicken bites over Asian brown rice, … more ...

Wallingford school menus Published Mar 9, 2014

Wallingford public school menus for week of March 10: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Monday: Salisbury steak, roll, chicken patty, salad. Tuesday: Pork chop on bun, chicken tenders, roll, salad, bagel. Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, steak and cheese on bun, salad, bagel. Thursday: … more ...

Southington school menus Published Mar 8, 2014

Southington public school menus for week of March 10: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Monday breakfast: Cereal, bagel, muffin or breakfast bar. Lunch: Chicken patty, sweet potato puffs, peas, pears. Tuesday breakfast: French toast. Lunch: Tacos, rice and kidney beans, pineapple. Wednesday breakfast: … more ...

Multi-vehicle accident closes I-691 Published Mar 8, 2014

MERIDEN — A multi-vehicle accident closed down Interstate 691 between exits 6 and 4 for nearly an hour Saturday night, leaving traffic at a standstill. The accident, which occurred on the westbound side of the highway, involved three cars, according … more ...

Southington middle school renovation work on schedule Published Mar 8, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — The addition portion of the $89.7 million Kennedy and DePaolo middle school renovation project is on track for completion next month, according to project officials. The south and west additions are on time and will be completed by … more ...

Players Weekend helps United Way effort Published Mar 8, 2014

WALLINGFORD — The United Way of Meriden and Wallingford kicked off the 21st annual NFL Players Weekend Friday night with a dinner and auction at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn on South Colony Road. The event was started in 1994 by JL … more ...

City issues downtown parking ban Published Mar 7, 2014

MERIDEN — Bright orange signs were scattered through downtown Friday indicating an emergency parking ban was in effect until early this morning. Though the ban on West Main Street did not come with a major announcement or much advance notice, … more ...

Two sewer bills may surprise Southington residents Published Mar 7, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — Town residents will get billed twice for their sewer usage in the upcoming fiscal year, first this spring in a yearly bill and then quarterly under the new sewer billing system starting in the new fiscal year. Republican … more ...

Larceny charges in Meriden bank error case Published Mar 7, 2014

MERIDEN — A city man faces first-degree larceny charges after police say a bank error deposited more than $22,000 in his account and he withdrew the money. Willie Pender, 37, of 76 N. Main St. was arrested Wednesday . Sgt. … more ...

Hoops, cops mix well in club program Published Mar 7, 2014

MERIDEN — A program that combines basketball with police officers volunteering as coaches and mentors for middle school students has proven successful in its first year at the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden. The program, called PHASE 12, was … more ...

Famed Hollywood icon Pink’s Hot Dogs coming to Southington Published Mar 7, 2014

SOUTHINGTON — A Pink’s Hot Dogs restaurant will open in the former Carousel Cafe building at Lake Compounce for the upcoming season. Pink’s Hot Dogs, founded in Hollywood in 1939 with restaurants across the country, will open on May 17. … more ...

Wallingford councilor: Inland Wetlands Commission “overstepped” boundaries Published Mar 7, 2014

WALLINGFORD — Town officials are confused and frustrated with the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission for placing a restriction on the scope of work for the proposed dog park on Quinnipiac Street. The Inland Wetlands Commission approved the dog park … more ...

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