Riverbend Storefront Opens + Candidate Profiles: Middletown News

Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 22.

---

First, today's weather:

Warm with periods of sun. High: 72 Low: 49.

---

Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

1. Return to the Riverbend Campaign Update (Middletown Patch)
2. Middletown Election 2021: Brian Gartner shares why he should be elected to the Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission. (Middletown Patch)
3. Middletown Election 2021: Shanay Fulton shares why she should be elected to the Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission. (Middletown Patch)
4. Middletown Election 2021: Kelly Sweeney shares why she should be elected to the Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission. (Middletown Patch)
5. Middletown walk, benefit aims to prevent intimate violence via awareness (Middletown Press)
6. Upcoming Middletown-area events include pumpkin 'smash' and carving class (Middletown Press)
7. Middletown Resident Wins $25k Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)
8. Middletown Resident Wins $10k Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)

---

Today's Middletown Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Middletown!

---

Today in Middletown:

• Midstate BNI Visitors Day (7:30 AM)
• Friday Night Live Music ~ John Ciambriello (6:00 PM)
• Whimsical Wand Workshop with The Literate Yogi (6:00 PM)
• Evidence of Evil in the Woods at Lyman Orchards! (6:00 PM)
• Dirty Cello at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 345 Main Street, Portland, CT (8:00 PM)
• Dirty Cello - The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cutural Center (8:00 PM)
• Dirty Cello at the Trinity Church - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 PM)
• Dirty Cello at the Trinity Church (8:00 PM)

---

Middletown Patch Notebook

• Rotary Club of Middletown Connecticut: "Seats are almost sold out for our annual Fall Auction & Dinner Fundraiser! Join us for a night of fun & games, silent auction, craft beer tasting, and gourmet dinner at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. Please RSVP by this Friday 10/22. S..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@lastrinagirlsbridalsalon Weddings this time of year in New England are like an autumn wonderland 🍂 This beautiful shoot is officially published in @iconic.bride ! A special shout out to all of those involved 🤍 @k.pocograno @caity.nigh..." (Facebook)

---

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Apex Hauling — Junk removal, demo (pool/shed/deck/concrete), and home cleanout (Visit website)
• Liza Davis Bail Bonds — Best Connecticut Bail Bonds (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Job listings:

• Maintenance and Grounds (Details)
• Add your job listing

---

If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Vinnie Salzo

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Middletown Daily? Email me at vincent.salzo@patch.com.