House On The Market + Pets Up For Adoption: Meriden News

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Jan. 14.

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First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 39 Low: 5.

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Here are the top stories today in Meriden:

1. Meriden: See 5 Local Houses On The Market: Curious about what's on the market? Here is what the latest houses in and around Meriden have to offer. (Meriden Patch)
2. Meriden Area Pets Newly Up For Adoption: Meet Kimber, Tootsie & More: Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in the Meriden area. (Meriden Patch)
3. Meriden Weekend Weather Forecast (Meriden Patch)
4. Deal to redevelop former Meriden hospital ends, old bank to be razed (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden:

• Cut-off Date for Zoning Board of Appeals (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws: "Pardon me, but do you have any treats, and perhaps a home for me? 🐱 My name is Ollie and I'm looking for my furever home! I am a medium haired gal, young in age, with lots of love to give! I LOVE treats, toys with catnip and watching ca..." (Facebook)
• The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "We're so grateful for our volunteers and Site Directors for representing The Cove and sharing our services and mission at various community events. We were glad to be a part of the Community Resource Fair this week in Meriden! #community..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Hills Baptist: "Wednesday Bible Study l Life of Christ part 2 l Pastor Russ Smith" (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Join us for the Screenwriter's Workshop! This award winning, one-of-a-kind program fosters early vocational writing endeavors of 4th through 8th grade students. The Screenwriter's Workshop provides an environment for dozens of writers to..." (Facebook)
• Our Lady Queen of Angels, Meriden CT: "February 22nd, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Blood Drive at our Holy Angels Campus from 9 am to 5 pm at St Joseph Campus. The blood supply is very low, please consider donating. To Register go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/gi..." (Facebook)
• Our Lady Queen of Angels: "February 22nd, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Blood Drive at our Holy Angels Campus from 9 am to 5 pm at St Joseph Campus. The blood supply is very low, please consider donating. To Register go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/gi..." (Instagram)
• Meriden YMCA: "Schedule update for 1/13/22: The 5:30 p.m. Body Shred class is canceled today. We apologize for any inconvenience." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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