Thursday, Dec. 16: Ice Rink Opening, Gravel Street Dismay

Gravel Street dismay

Gravel Street Residents near Maloney High School were for the most part non-plussed about proposals to put in new sidewalks and perform other reconstruction work on their street at Wednesday night's public information meeting in the school's cafeteria. If you missed the meeting you can go to City Hall's Engineering office to look at the documents presented during the event, and can register your feelings on the planned $8.7 million project by sending statements to Pierre L. Blanchet, Associate City Engineer, Meriden City Hall, Rm. 19, 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.  

Ice rink grand opening

The Downtown Hub Ice Rink will officially open tonight at 5:30 p.m. with a tree-lighting, refreshments, speeches, music, skating and more.

Maloney holiday concert

Maloney High School's Instrumental Music Department will put on a holiday concert in the school's auditorium at 7 p.m.

Art therapy

At 6 p.m. MidState Medical Center holds a free art class for those suffering from cancer, or affected by the disease in other ways.

United Way Giving Tree 

Westfield shoppers can buy a gift for someone in need. Until Dec. 20, the United Way has a tree set up on the mall's upper level. Pluck a tag from the tree, purchase the gift listed, and drop it off at the mall's concierge or management office.