Water Main Break + Unemployment Numbers: Meriden Patch

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Jan. 15.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and frigid. High: 15 Low: 3.

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Here are the top stories in Meriden today:

1. Meriden-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update: The New Haven County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures. (Meriden Patch)
2. City passing out water to Meriden residents impacted by water main break: The water main break affected about 25 homes. (WFSB)
3. Obituary: Elizabeth Acevedo, 60, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
4. Funding requests to increase health staffing, domestic violence services, business aid advance in Meriden (Meriden Record-Journal)
5. EDITORIAL: Meriden partnership looks for better ways to handle waste (Meriden Record-Journal)
6. Meriden church to celebrate MLK with flag raising (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden:

• South Meriden Baseball In Person signups! (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Meriden Humane Society: "Triple adoption Thursday! Congratulations to sisters Pawn and Salem and their new family and also their sister Mystic and her new Mom! Happy life sweet kittens ❤️" (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: "Bailey Age: 4 Breed: Husky/Pit Mix Size: Large 75-85 lbs Dogs: Yes- with proper introductions Cats: No Kids: 12+ Meet Bailey! This handsome big guy quickly captured the hearts of our entire dog team and has become one of the shelter favo..." (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Attention Area Entrepreneurs: Check out CTNext: https://ctnext.com/programs-an... … they help innovative entrepreneurs succeed in Connecticut! Registration is free and will provide you access with additional ..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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