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New Winery Proposed + Holiday Lights: Middletown News

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Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Dec. 8.

First, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon snow. High: 39 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

  1. Ch. 3 heads to Middletown to check out holiday lights (WFSB)
  2. Proposal for new Middletown winery to be aired next month (Middletown Press)
  3. Obituary: William C. Martin, III, 72, of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
  4. Obituary: Robert (Bob) Charles Gill, 85, of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
  5. Chamber On the Move: Retiring Middlesex United Way CEO to be feted (Middletown Press)

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Today in Middletown:

  • Durham/Middlefield Division - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM)
  • Human Resource Council Steering Committee (4:00 PM)
  • Gingerbread House Workshop for Adults (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Middletown Animal Control: "This cat is being seen in the Laurel Grove Rd area of Middletown, CT. If you know this cat or where it lives, please contact us at 860-638-4030. Please SHARE!!!" (Facebook)
  • BPOE Middletown Lodge #771: "Don't miss out on our fun afternoon on Sunday, December 12th @ 2:00pm. Channel your crafty side while supporting a great cause. Elk's Veteran's 🇺🇲 Tickets can be purchased downstairs at the Lodge. RSVP by December 9th." (Facebook)
  • North End Action Team: "Monday 12/13 from 5-6:30pm, NEAT will be participating in a focus group with Karp Strategies to discuss the impact of the riverfront development plan on north end residents. Anyone interested in attending, please message ryan@neatmiddlet..." (Facebook)
  • Frank LoGiudice, Community Contributor: "MIDDLESEX HEALTH "TREE OF LIGHTS" BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 2021 WITH VIRTUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AFTER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021. Middlesex Health will be sponsoring the "Tree of Lights" as a fundraiser for the Middlesex Hospice program. Thi..." (Patch)
  • Eleanor Ferrara-Anderson, Neighbor: "Apple Rehab Middletown is collecting unwrapped toys and gifts for the City of Middletown. Please drop off toys to Eleanor Ferrara-Anderson 600 Highland Ave. Middletown CT 860-347-3315" (Patch)

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