Home Invasion Arrest: Report + Real Estate Roundup: Meriden News

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Jan. 19.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as cold. High: 43 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Meriden today:

1. Police: Man accused of armed Meriden home invasion: The arrest was related to a home invasion early Saturday morning. (Fairfield Citizen)
2. Real Estate Roundup For Meriden Area: A weekly peek at all the latest happenings in our local real estate market. (Meriden Patch)
3. Obituary: Angela L. Parry Remillard, 45, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
4. Obituary: Joseph P. Kolodziej, 75; Formerly Of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
5. EDITORIAL: Listen to what teachers are saying (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden:

• Virtual Economic Development, Housing & Zoning Committee (5:30 PM)
• Cable Advisory Board - City of Meriden Council & Board Meetings (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Meriden Humane Society: "One more adoption to share! Sabrina is right where she belongs!" (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: "Little Paisley (now Nala) went home, to join brother Pinstripe (now Jack Jack) today. Congratulations to her and Pinstripe and their new family! Happy life sweet kittens❤️" (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: ""He's a boogie woogie reindeer, and he boogies all day!" Blitzen was found as a stray by one of our trappers. He is such a sweet and playful cat who could adapt to any house and make any family happy. Blitzen loves the company of people ..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: "It was a short, sweet stay for our lovable Moo, who won the hearts of many. Congratulations to him and his new Mom! It truly looks like he's smiling and so happy to be going to his forever home. Happy life sweet boy ❤️" (Facebook)
• Meriden Youth Theatre: "It's going to be Christmas in July! Our teen company will be performing Elf this summer at camp! Registration for MTC begins later this month!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beaver Pond: "Any bingo's near by? - I used to go to the Franco Club on Liberty St on Thursday nights to play bingo but they've had to pause the bingo. Does anyone know of any other local bingo's that are running? Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glen Hills Rd.: "Do you have a Honey to do list, do you need a handyman? - Call /text me at 203 514-1403 or email me at ctprofessionalhi@gmail.com" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.