Farm & Winery Planned + Firefighter Retires: Middletown News

Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Jan. 4.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 34 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

1. Farm and Winery Planned for Middletown Parcel Under New Regulations (CT Examiner)
2. Middletown Won't Hold Public Distribution Of COVID-19 Test Kits: UPDATE (Middletown Patch)
3. Obituary: Frank Thigpen, Sr., 81, of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
4. Middletown police dog and officer graduate from K9 training (Middletown Press)
5. Middlesex County Chamber: Howard Brady Appointed President & CEO Of American Eagle Financial Credit Union (Press Release Desk)
6. This Week's Events In Middletown Area (Middletown Patch)
7. Latest Job Openings In The Middletown Area (Middletown Patch)
8. On the Move: Middlesex Chamber crafting its '22 public policy agenda (Middletown Press)
9. Composting effort to eliminate Middletown food waste growing in scope (Middletown Press)
10. Man Wanted In Domestic Assault: Middletown Police (Middletown Patch)
11. Middletown Coronavirus Infections Surging: Latest Data (Middletown Patch)

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Today in Middletown:

• Business & Education Partnership Advisory Council (8:00 AM)
• CTSBDC Workshop "Implementing the New CT Paid Leave Act in Your Small Business" (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Middletown Animal Control: "12/30/21-This adorable little girl was found roaming on Washington Street near Wendy's in Middletown CT. If this is your dog, or you may know who her owner is, please contact animal control at 860-638-4030. We are looking for the OWNER O..." (Facebook)
• City of Middletown Professional Firefighters Local 1073: "Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Fred Woitowitz on working his final shift today with the City of Middletown Fire Department. Lt. Woitowitz is retiring after 25 years with the City and is leaving the fire service after 35+ yea..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@apocketfulofposiesmiddletown And so the inventory and restocking begins! My favorite holiday is approaching! I love all the romantic stuff♥️. Expect to see a lot of hearts when we reopen on the 8th❣️ - #dtmiddletown #dtmiddletownshops #..." (Facebook)
• Middletown Youth Services: "Please take the Survey and help inform the new space." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@spread_cheese_co CONTEST!! 🚨 Our Platter of the Week will be resuming very soon and we want YOUR input! Comment below with a platter theme. We'll pick our favorite and debut the platter this month! The person whose theme gets chosen wi..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@lakeviewcreationseh ***ANNOUNCEMENT*** In addition to being a local pickup for Wish online orders, we are now a pick up spot for your Amazon Hub Counter orders too!! Pick up your Wish and Amazon orders and also discover unique artisans ..." (Facebook)

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