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Marijuana Dispensary Approved + Events + Obits: Meriden News
Here are all the top news stories in Meriden along with key events in town.
Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Dec. 10.
First, today's weather:
Milder with periods of sun. High: 48 Low: 34.
Here are the top stories today in Meriden:
- Third retail marijuana dispensary approved in Meriden: The Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposal. (Meriden Record-Journal)
- Meriden Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening: Looking for something to do? See this weekend's upcoming events in and around Meriden. (Meriden Patch)
- Meriden Weekend Weather Forecast (Meriden Patch)
- Meriden Schools Hiring For 84 Jobs (Meriden Patch)
- Meriden Area Pets Who Need A Home (Meriden Patch)
- Obituary: Linda Marie (DeVito) Carrano, 65, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
- Obituary: Martha Ann (Klein) Norton, 75, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
- Prep Sports In The Meriden Area: The Weekend Ahead (Meriden Patch)
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Today in Meriden:
- Choose to Include Holiday Auction to benefit Special Olympics is LIVE at soct.org (9:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Meriden Humane Society: "Just one of the many benefits of being a volunteer. You might just find your soulmate. Our boy Link went to his forever home today. Congratulations to link and his new Dad! Happy life sweet boy " (Facebook)
- Meriden Humane Society: "Another fantastic rescue partner!" (Facebook)
- Meriden Humane Society: "Don't forget to donate to our "Pawliday Challenge"! Our generous sponsors have pledged to match up to $10,000 in donations! It would sure help our animals! https://www.meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com/annualapp" (Facebook)
- Meriden Humane Society: "What an amazing rescue partner!" (Facebook)
- Meriden Youth Theatre: "We are back on stage and it's thrilling! Frozen is shaping up to be a special one! Come see it this weekend! Tickets for Legally Blonde and Frozen are on sale now! MYT.ludus.com" (Facebook)
- Meriden Humane Society: "Did you order a pie from our Lyman's Pie Fundraiser? Don't forget! Pickup is at Meriden Humane Society on Saturday, December 18 starting at 9:00 am. Don't forget your pies will be frozen so please come in the morning to get them. Thank y..." (Facebook)
- United Rhythms Dance Studio: ""Pray" photo credit Sarah Jensen @lily_dancer107 #holidayshow #performance #dancers #capturethemoment #emotion #contemporarydance #meridenct #dancestudio #ctdancers #ctdancers #choreography #ct" (Facebook)
- Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "The Midstate Chamber is surely excited about new members!!! Be on the lookout tomorrow for the newest members that have joined us… who will be next? #bettertogether" (Facebook)
- Meriden Hills Baptist: "WED PM 12.08.2021 | James 2-3 | Pastor Jordan Asbury Join us as Pastor Jordan discusses James Ch. 2-3." (Facebook)
- Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing for our member - get healthy in the new year!" (Facebook)
- Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Holiday hours so we can all enjoy this amazing chocolate for the holidays " (Facebook)
- Meriden YMCA Seals Swim Team: "Don't miss this December news! https://conta.cc/3DGVTj3" (Facebook)
- Meriden YMCA: ""I just like to smile. Smiling's my favorite." ~ Buddy the Elf Here are the Top 10 reasons to smile every day #wednesdaywellness http://ow.ly/2q0c50H6vgY" (Facebook)
- Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "ANOTHER AWESOME local business to support this holiday season ... and every occasion." (Facebook)
- The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "Each year, we host a bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 and this year we were able to include caregivers in this special day. The camp is completely free to all who participate because of the generous support from our community. We ..." (Facebook)
- Meriden YMCA: "Don't miss this December news! https://conta.cc/3DGVTj3" (Facebook)
- Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing for our member - GREAT gift idea. Remember, support our LOCAL businesses this holiday season & ALWAYS. " (Facebook)
- Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing for our member. Get your gift certificates and your tacos before they take their much deserved break! We'll see you in the new year." (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Paddock Avenue: "Hi everyone, I'm now working locally at Salon Nathaniel in Meriden!! - For a limited time I am offering half off all services!! I am booking appointments on Mondays from 2 PM to 8 PM beginning January 10th and services must be rendered ..." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Beaver Pond: "Found cat on my porch everyday. - Was outside in the snow tonight. If anyone knows of someone missing their cat in Meriden." (Nextdoor)
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— Chris Rhatigan
About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.
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