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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Opening Of New Ramp On Route 15 Set In Meriden

Happening soon: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on the Meriden Patch calendar

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Hello Meriden! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Route 15 ramp changes how Meriden drivers reach I-91 North
  • Who's bringing Paul Simon's "Graceland" to the Meriden Green next month?

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Opening Of New Ramp On Route 15 Set In Meriden (patch.com) — Drivers in Meriden will soon have a new way to reach I-91 North, with the Exit 64A ramp from Route 15 North scheduled to open on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Officials urge motorists to rely on posted signs rather than GPS at first, since navigation systems may lag in updating the new alignment. The existing Exit 65A ramp will stay open, and residents can track project details on the interchange project website.
   

• Front Porch News from Wallingford, Meriden, Southington and Plainville (myrecordjournal.com) — Music fans in Meriden can catch Rev Tor and friends performing Paul Simon's "Graceland" live at the Twilight Concert Series on the Meriden Green, 77 State St., on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. The roundup also spotlights a Plainville music bingo night, a Wallingford Garden Club craft visit, Southington's Teacher of the Year, and Plainville High's new Trade Academy.
   

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    Sunday August 23
  • Stained Glass Fairy Workshop with The Crafty Goat @ The Red Barn →
    The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham
    11:00 am
  • Professional Development
    Griswold Elementary School 133 Heather Lane, Kensington, CT 06037
    8:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm
    New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
    8:00 am
  • Continuing Education: CT Real Estate License Law 2026
    Middlesex County Chamber New Haven Middlesex REALTORS 2730 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437
    9:00 am

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  • 'I Also Recognize the Benefit of Education for the Incarcerated' (ctexaminer.com)

Middletown

  • Middletown Police Department Arrests: July 24-31, 2026 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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