🌱 Patch AM: How Meriden neighbors honored liver disease survivors at Hubbard Park

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In today's newsletter:

• How Meriden neighbors honored liver disease survivors at Hubbard Park
• Why four Meriden residents lost a truck, trailer and race car

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hubbard Park in Meriden hosts walk for American Liver Foundation (wtnh.com) — Residents gathered in Meriden's Hubbard Park on Saturday for an American Liver Foundation walk, honoring those lost to liver disease and supporting survivors. Participants, including transplant recipients, shared stories, raised awareness of often-undiagnosed liver conditions, and encouraged neighbors to talk with their doctors about liver health.
   

• Suffolk County Didn't Just Bust a Street Takeover. It Ran the Math on One. (theautowire.com) — Four people from Meriden were arrested in Suffolk County, New York, after police stopped a truck towing a race car allegedly headed for an illegal street takeover. The story explains how specialized task forces now target trailers and equipment, raising the financial and legal risks for anyone transporting cars to unsanctioned racing events.
   

📸 Around Meriden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meriden

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
  The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Free Fraud Prevention Seminar Featuring Detective Houlihan of Wallingford Police Department →
  Finex Credit Union, 159 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford
  9:00 am
• Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
  Virtual,
  8:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• 14th Annual Latino Winemakers Wine Tasting →
  The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Tech Topics: Manage Your Online Library Account →
  Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Booktok Bookclub →
  Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Intro to Mah Jongg →
  Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden
  5:30 pm
• Resume Help →
  105 Miller St, Meriden
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Kiwanis Kabaret Variety Show! →
  YMCA Outdoor Center, 576 High Hill Rd, Meriden
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Matinee Monday : Frida (2002) →
  Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden
  1:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Intro to Mah Jongg →
  Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden
  5:30 pm
• Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth →
  Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I enjoyed going there.
  Friendly and kind. They also had altenitives other than pork. I also explained to them that I was allergic to raw onions. So please cook them well… (Nextdoor Tremont)
• Hi everyone!
  I'm looking for recommendations for a good internet service provider in South Meriden, near Holy Angels Church. My current internet service has been… (Nextdoor Diamond Hill Park)

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1373) in Meriden. Apply here.
• iCare Health Network posted a job opening for Cook in Meriden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meriden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wallingford

• Wallingford Police Blotter: Aug. 26 Through Sept. 2, 2026 (patch.com)
• Lyman Hall football outlasts Branford behind Ryan Casey's 5 TDs in 'instant classic' (thehour.com)
• Your guide to California's 9th Congressional District race (fresnobee.com)

Cheshire

• 8 Things to do This Weekend: Guilford Fair, Berlin Fair and Cheshire Fall Festival (wtnh.com)

Ok Meriden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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