Man Charged In Thefts + Holiday Lights Contest: Middletown News

Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Dec. 1.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 47 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Middletown:

1. Middletown Man Charged In Catalytic Converter Thefts: Milford PD (Middletown Patch)
2. Best Holiday Lights In America May Be In Middletown: Enter (Middletown Patch)
3. COVID mitigation is important part of keeping Middletown parochial schools operating (Middletown Press)
4. Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In Middletown: Police (Middletown Patch)
5. Holiday Toy Swap In Middletown (Press Release Desk)
6. Bob Ahern Trio to perform jazz concert at Buttonwood Tree in Middletown (Middletown Press)

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Today in Middletown:

• Environment & Infrastructure Committee (8:00 AM)
• Portland/East Hampton Division - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Fall Sports Recognition Night - Middletown High School (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Middletown Animal Control: "Oscar is missing in the Poplar Rd area of Middletown, CT. If you have seen him, please call Kristin at (203) 779-9251. Please SHARE!!!" (Facebook)
• BPOE Middletown Lodge #771: "Congrats and a heartfelt welcome to our newest 20 members. Welcome to the Middletown Elks #771. B. P. O. E. = Best People On Earth🙏" (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "Get the gift that fits everyone and every budget on your shopping list this holiday season! Accepted at over 90 businesses and venues and can be used for parking! Purchase cards in person at the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Mon-Fri 9a-4..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@labocarestaurant 🎤The moment you've been waiting for…Karaoke Sunday's have returned!! Join us every Sunday from 9pm-close @djstephaniestardust will be hosting the party! #downtownmiddletown #karaokenight #sundayfunday #laboca #liveente..." (Facebook)

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