What's up Meriden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Grand opening DJ party + Vintage Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man Arrested By ICE At Meriden Courthouse, Activist Injured In Confrontation: Reports (patch.com) — Residents are reacting after ICE agents arrested a man inside Meriden Superior Court, sparking a tense confrontation with immigrant-rights activists at the courthouse entrance. One activist was reportedly pepper-sprayed, another was knocked down and hospitalized, and state judicial officials now say they are reviewing video and the federal warrant to ensure Connecticut's Trust Act was followed.
2. Former CT housing authority executive director accused of fraud and money laundering (courant.com) — Meriden residents are learning that the former executive director of the Meriden Housing Authority has been indicted on federal fraud and money laundering charges tied to a multimillion-dollar loan allegedly taken without board approval. Prosecutors say he diverted loan funds for personal use and misled both Meriden and Groton housing entities, raising serious questions about oversight of public housing finances that serve low-income families locally.
3. Connecticut police council calls for 7-day license plate data retention among tougher restrictions (ctpost.com) — State police standards officials meeting in Meriden are urging tougher privacy rules on license plate readers and other cameras than Connecticut's new Oct. 1 law requires, including cutting data retention to seven days and tighter auditing. Their recommendations, though not mandatory, respond to growing public concern about surveillance and could shape how Meriden and other towns deploy traffic cameras, drones, and investigative tools.
4. New Britain football's Billy Seymour scores late touchdown to beat Maloney in rivalry thriller (nhregister.com) — Maloney High's Meriden-based Spartans fell just short in a one-point thriller against New Britain, losing 21-20 after a late go-ahead touchdown and a narrowly short field goal try. The game recap highlights key plays by quarterback Eli Showerda and his teammates, the impact of a recent injury, and how this intense CCC rivalry continues to shape Maloney's season.
5. New Vision Sign With Papercut Recordings, Release 'I Am A Muse' (themosh.net) — Hudson Valley post-hardcore band New Vision has signed with Papercut Recordings and is heading out on tour, including a stop at Grace's Place in Meriden on November 6. If you're into high-energy modern rock with hardcore edges, this show offers a chance to catch a rising act in an intimate local venue without leaving town.
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