Manufacturing Plant To Close + Zumba At The Park

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Aug. 21.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 72.

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The top stories today in Meriden:

1. Meriden Manufacturer Bought Out, Plant To Close: Meriden business Miller Co has been acquired and new ownership will close the company's plant on Pratt Street in September. (Meriden Patch)
2. Obituary: Angelo Russo, 77, of Meriden: Angelo, an avid soccer fan and parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, worked at General Electric in Plainville for many years. (Meriden Patch)
3. EDITORIAL: A zesty idea gets people moving in Hubbard Park: A local resident is getting people moving with Zumba classes. (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden

• Gallery 53 Short-Film Festival (8:00 PM)

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Meriden Patch Notebook

• Meriden Humane Society: "Alumni Alert! Our girl Rosie is making the best out of this icky rainy day! She is doing incredibly well and is clearly comfy at home ! We love you Rosie!!!" (Facebook)
• Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws: "We'd like to take a minute to wish Bane, formerly known as Smurf, a VERY HAPPY 7th ADOPTAVERSAY Clearly this big hunk is well loved by his mama & is the best big brother to his little sis Marley (also a Saving Paws alumni) Happy tails..." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: "Support the children of the Boys and Girls Club of Meriden by golfing with us, becoming a sponsor or by providing a raffle prize. It's a great way to promote your business while donating to the best youth development organization in the ..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: "Our 11th annual Golf Tournament is tomorrow! Thank you to Great Dane Sponsor Blackbeartransportllc" (Facebook)
• Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.: "RAIN OR SHINE SEE YOU MONDAY AT 14 West Main." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Get ready for Fall! We're enrolling for all child care and Fall programs. https://conta.cc/3y2OeJp" (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Are your kids thinking about trying out some dance classes? Now's your chance! Higher Movement LLC is hosting their "Try It Week", starting Monday!" (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Are you looking for high quality, safe, affordable child care? Our YMCA offers care for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Includes formula, breakfast, snack & lunch. New students are entered for a chance to win a one year fa..." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Join us tomorrow at the Seals Swim Team Car Wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meriden YMCA Martin Gaffey Child Care Center at 66 Crown Street. Presale tickets are available from swim team members, or you can pay at the event. $5 per car ..." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - Meriden, CT: "Have you been helped by The Salvation Army? We want to hear from you! Share your story: https://easternusa.salvationar... Or contact Laura.Krueger@USE.SalvationArmy.Org" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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