New Deputy Police Chief Announced + Electric School Buses Coming To Middletown

Good morning, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Dec. 23.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 35 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Middletown:

1. New Deputy Police Chief Selected In Middletown (Middletown Patch)
2. Settlement Award To Fund New Electric School Buses In Middletown (Middletown Patch)
3. Hospital Capacity In Middletown Area: Latest (Middletown Patch)
4. Latest Middletown Housing Market Info (Middletown Patch)
5. Middletown centenarian recalls life during World War II, running family general store (Middletown Press)
6. Indoor Cat Goes Missing In Middletown: Animal Control (Middletown Patch)
7. South Fire, Middletown Elks members celebrate success of Adopt-A-Family program (Middletown Press)
8. Middlesex Health in Middletown encouraging virtual patient visits (Middletown Press)
9. 'Up-and-coming' jazz musicians coming to Middletown's Buttonwood Tree (Middletown Press)
10. 10 Things Middlesex County Food Pantries Need Before Christmas (Middletown Patch)
11. COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Middletown (Middletown Patch)

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Today in Middletown:

• One Session Day - Middletown Public Schools (12:00 AM)
• East Haddam/Haddam Division - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Mix Tape Match Bingo Night at 1741 Pub & Grill! (6:00 PM)
• Acoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta (ZOOM) (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Middletown Police Department -Connecticut: "Shout out to the Middletown PD Traffic Division and the Middlesex chamber! Despite the weather, it was a flawless Dashing Through Downtown Parade / Toy Drive. Thanks to support of our community and collaboration with local businesses, MP..." (Facebook)
• ConnecticutHistory.org: "In the 1840s, changes in postal charges made the sending of cards for specific holidays easier. Instead of requiring payment by the recipient and charging by the number of pages included, the postal service now had a set price for items ..." (Facebook)
• Artists for World Peace: "AFWP on Broadway 1- so many years ago! We are cancelling our 10th Anniversary AFWP on Broadway again. We miss everyone being together, through song, dance and a true love-fest. Stay safe everyone. Have a healthy and wonderful holiday sea..." (Facebook)
• Frank LoGiudice, Community Contributor: "Merry Christmas! December 25, 2021. Why Do We Celebrate Christmas? People celebrate this holiday to remember that Jesus Christ was born on December 25th in the town of Bethlehem. Christians believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. What d..." (Patch)

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