School Jobs + Area Events: Meriden News

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Jan. 11.

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First, today's weather:

Frigid; breezy in the morning. High: 14 Low: 3.

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Here are the top stories in Meriden today:

1. Meriden Schools Hiring For 85 Jobs: Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them. (Meriden Patch)
2. Meriden: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area: Looking for something to do? See this week's upcoming events in and around Meriden. (Meriden Patch)
3. Obituary: Rock Douglas Foell, 59, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
4. Local Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Meriden Area (Meriden Patch)
5. Meriden paid at least $95K to outside law firms in Scaife settlement (Meriden Record-Journal)
6. 7 things to know this week in Meriden, Southington, Wallingford, Cheshire (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden:

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From my notebook:

• Meriden Humane Society: "Do you want to build a snowman?!?!" (Facebook)
• Meriden Fire Local 1148: "We are fortunate to work side by side with the best of the best. The members of L-1148 recognize the officers of our Meriden Police Department today on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you for your dedication to making ou..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Hills Baptist: "Congratulations Ethan Katelyn Amasula on the upcoming birth of your son! We had a great time celebrating with you." (Facebook)
• Meriden United Lacrosse: "Week one of the winter clinic 2022 in the books. Thanks to all who attended and getting in the lacrosse state of mind! Go MU!" (Facebook)
• Meriden, CT Fire Engine 4 "North End": "MFD Engine Company 4 sends our thoughts to the brothers and sisters of the FDNY, along with the victims and their families of this horrible tragedy." (Facebook)
• Meriden Hills Baptist: "Behind all the fun and excitement of kids ministry lies one of the Church's most pressing needs: raising up the younger generations to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. We are so thankful for our team of volunteers who have chosen..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Public Library: "Good morning! The Meriden Public Library will close for relocation and renovation preparation. We will offer limited curbside service for previously placed items on hold to be picked up by patrons between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Thank you fo..." (Facebook)
• The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "I picked up the keys to our new office space this weekend!!!! Now, more packing and cleaning!!!" (Facebook)
• United Way of Meriden and Wallingford: "Looking for a local COVID-19 vaccine clinic for your children? Mark in your calendar the FREE pediatric vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 at Maloney High School this Saturday (1/15) at 9am-12pm. ⬇📆" (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "The YMCA Head Start program has free part time AM and PM spots available. This a NAEYC Accredited School Readiness Program for ages 2.9 - 4 years old serving families from Meriden, Wallingford, Southington & Berlin. Call 203-238-9166. #h..." (Facebook)
• The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "In times when we feel stressed or anxious during the day, it can be helpful to visualize places we have been that bring us peace. Perhaps it is sitting on a park bench on a Spring afternoon, or looking out at the ocean on a warm Summer d..." (Facebook)
• Our Lady Queen of Angels, Meriden CT: "Adoration and Confession tonight at 6pm, Holy Angels Church." (Facebook)
• Our Lady Queen of Angels: "Adoration and Confession tonight at 6pm, Holy Angels Church." (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Chris Rhatigan

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