Cops: Father hits another dad at school open house Sep 19, 2009
Both are due in Meriden Superior Court on Sept. 24. An operator's message said Rivera's phone listing was not accepting calls Thursday morning. (Albany Times Union)
A Playful But Serious Group Has One Goal: 'Dump Dodd' Sep 18, 2009
In 2004, Mr. Dodd captured h is fifth term and passed the late Orville Platt of Meriden to become the longest serving U.S. senator in state history. Mr. Cillizza and political consultants have indicated that few incumbents rebound from the low job-approval ratings that Mr. Dodd has had in polls in recent months. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Emergent continues fight over failed deal Sep 16, 2009
Emergent and two other creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in June to force Protein Sciences, a Meriden, Conn. -based firm that recently won a large seasonal and pandemic flu vaccine contract from the federal government, into liquidation in order to pay off the acquisition-related loan. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Pratt & Whitney Talks End, But No Decision Made Sep 15, 2009
Brenda Chamberland of Bristol is flanked by, from left, Derek Snay and David Serrambana of Bristol and Jose Oyola of Meriden. (JOHN WOIKE / HARTFORD COURANT). (FOX61, CT)
Pratt Makes Demands: Pay Cuts, Wage Freezes Too Much For Union Sep 13, 2009
Brenda Chamberland of Bristol is flanked by, from left, Derek Snay and David Serrambana of Bristol and Jose Oyola of Meriden. (JOHN WOIKE / THE HARTFORD COURANT). (FOX61, CT)
Get Motivated! Seminar Draws Crowds, And Some Criticism Sep 11, 2009
Diane Oles of Guilford, who works for a medical practice in Meriden, took a dimmer view of the sales component. "When there's a sales piece in there, you question what's gone before," she said, taking care to note that not every speaker tried to sell something. (FOX61, CT)
Car Crashes Into Hospital, 'Possessed' Occupant Attacks Cop Sep 5, 2009
The bizarre chain of events started at about 2:30 a.m., when a security guard at The Hospital of Central Connecticut at Bradley Memorial on Meriden Avenue saw a car driving erratically through the parking lot, Sgt. Lowell DePalma said. The car, carrying Dufresne, another man and a dog, crashed through the hospital's main entrance, he said. (FOX61, CT)
Meriden Credit Union Official Admits Embezzling More Than $700,000 Sep 3, 2009
She was entitled to one paycheck a month but paid herself far more often. She pocketed money that other credit union members had mailed in to pay down loans. (FOX61, CT)
More Arrests In Pawn Shop Investigation Aug 30, 2009
Arrests were made at pawn shops in Bristol, Wethersfield, Meriden and East Hartford ... JB's Pawn Shop, Meriden: Michael Pomponio, age 48, of 220 Wolcott Street, Waterbury; and Christopher Dibiasi, age 27, of 318 Central Avenue, Wolcott ... Cook Avenue Pawn, Meriden: David Martorelli, age 48, and Daniel Kenealy, age 33, both of 367 Gracey Avenue, Meriden; and William Valdes, age 47, of 383 Cook Avenue, Apt. (FOX61, CT)
Audubon Hosts Katahdin Sheep Aug 29, 2009
Environmental consultants BL Properties Environmental Resources Group, based in Meriden, have volunteered to document the information as it evolves. "These sheep will allow us to see the different effects of haying and grazing side by side," said Ms. Kane. (Voices, CT)
NEAPNEA announces 2009 news writing award winners Aug 19, 2009
Third: The Record-Journal, Meriden, Conn ... Second: The Record-Journal, Meriden, Conn. (Concord Monitor)
High-Profile Cases Put Spotlight On Domestic Abuse Aug 17, 2009
Raymond DeJesus, left, and Kristina Reech, right, try to coax Katie Eillis out of the house during a training exercise at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden Tuesday evening. All are police recruits learning how to handle a domestic violence complaint as part of their training at the academy. (FOX61, CT)
Tax Free Week Aug 17, 2009
"I think it's a great thing. Even though the state of Connecticut is in a budget crisis I think it's still important for us," said Meriden resident, Susanne Collins. "Whatever small difference it makes, it's appreciated," said Rocky Hill resident, Georgia Drakopolous. (FOX61, CT)
New Britain Seniors Say They Want To Protect Dial-A-Ride Aug 13, 2009
John Geragosian and Tim O'Brien, both D-New Britain, and House Speaker Chris of Meriden all said that Rell and the conservative Republican faction of the General Assembly could resolve the budget impasse and save programs like Dial-A-Ride by making the income tax progressive. "What we're talking about is going to cost $20 a week for somebody making $600,000. Now if you're making $600,000, you're getting $12,000 a week," Donovan told the crowd. (FOX61, CT)
Castle Bank branches take Naugatuck Savings name Aug 11, 2009
The two former Castle Bank and Trust Co. offices in Meriden opened Monday as Naugatuck Savings Bank branches, completing the formal merger of the two former sister institutions. Castle Bank and Naugatuck Savings have existed as sister companies under the umbrella of a common parent, a mutual holding company called Nutmeg Financial MHC, since Nutmeg Financial acquired the Meriden bank in an all-cash transaction valued at about $8 million ... Renaming the two Castle Bank branches in Meriden ... (Republican-American)
GOP Leaders Offer 'No-Tax-Increase' Budget Aug 7, 2009
"The Republican leadership is far behind," said Democratic House Speaker Christopher Donovan of Meriden. "I don't see anything new in their proposal. They seem to be pushing themselves away from the negotiating table.". (FOX61, CT)
A dentist by day; a rocker by night Aug 7, 2009
The band is comprised of Dina Papacostas of New Britain on vocals, Mark Mauro of Southingon on guitar and vocals, Dr. Neil Shapiro of Meriden on bass and vocals, Dean Cardinale of Plainville on guitar and vocals and Mark Tardif of Southington on drums ... Except where noted concerts start at 10 p.m. Tonight - 125 Riverside Dr East Hartford, Connecticut Aug. 15 - Rookies Sports Bar, Cromwell Aug. 21 - Bleachers, Bristol Aug. 29 - The Pavilion, Old Lyme (2 p.m. show) Sept. 11 - Maloney's Pub,... (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Teen Charged With Negligent Homicide In Wallingford Crash Aug 5, 2009
He posted $10,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Meriden on Aug. 18. The police investigation showed that on April 30, Godek was traveling at least 47 mph 17 mph over the speed limit when he lost control of a car on Whirlwind Hill Road. (FOX61, CT)
'Cash For Clunkers' Program A Big Hit In State Aug 5, 2009
Richard Gwara of Meriden thought that he had struck a deal for his 1987 Oldsmobile 88 and handed Barberino Nissan a check for $10,217. 56 a week ago. (FOX61, CT)
The Uncertainty Police Can't Train For Jul 31, 2009
Disorderly Conduct Arrests Are at the Discretion of Individual Officers, Opening Potential for Abuse. At the Connecticut police academy, thirty recruits are training to become police officers. (CBS News)
7 Dogs Die In Meriden House Fire Jul 23, 2009
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AT&T-union deal in Midwest won't affect Connecticut talks Jul 16, 2009
Henderson said ATshifted hundreds of jobs from Meriden, Hartford and New Haven to Ohio and Michigan, and that is now the key sticking point in negotiations locally. "Before we can get an agreement, we're saying we have to have job guarantees, that they're not going to send jobs out of the state, but ATrefused to do that," he said. (Republican-American)
Gas Main Rupture In Meriden Jul 10, 2009
Police responded to a call of a gas main rupture on Curtis street in Meriden. Yankee gas was on the scene at 8:19 am investigating. (FOX61, CT)
Driver charged in fatal Bourne crash Jul 9, 2009
The Cape Cod Times reported that Muir, who moved to Falmouth from Meriden, Conn. had his Connecticut driver s license suspended for almost a year beginning in August 2007. (Boston Globe)
State loan helps keep company in Connecticut Jul 7, 2009
Boardman Silversmiths Inc. is relocating from Meriden, but thanks to a state loan it won't be moving to Georgia. The 210-year-old company and its 11 employees instead will move to Wallingford, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Monday. (Republican-American)
Contract award may end dispute with EBS Jun 25, 2009
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded of Meriden, Conn. a $35 million contract to create seasonal and pandemic flu vaccines based on its new development technology. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Court: Skin Care Guru's Ex-Wife Signed Away Right to Discuss Divorce Jun 24, 2009
In November 2005, the New York Post carried a sensational story about the divorce battles of Meriden "cosmeceuticals" magnate Nicholas V. Perricone and his wife. The skin doctor, author and merchant of $250-an-ounce wrinkle cures, was even more distressed when his ex-wife told him she planned to appear on the TV show, "20/20.". (Law.com)
2 Bodies Found In Meriden Jun 5, 2009
Meriden Police are investigating two bodies found in a house on Spice Hill Road. Meriden Police received a 9-1-1 call at 8:15 AM Wednesday morning from a woman who was screaming and then the line was disconnected ... Both individuals resided at 54 Spice Hill Drive according to the Meriden Police. (FOX61, CT)
Police: Cop Chomps After 'Bite Me' Remark May 31, 2009
Woodruff also is a training coordinator with the 130-member police department in Meriden, just south of Hartford. He says he was joking around. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
June 9 Vote in Southbury, Meeting Notes Advantages of Town Police Department May 30, 2009
The chief would report directly to the first selectman and the Board of Selectmen rather than to the State Police in Meriden. The present 23-member roster is not expected to change significantly in the next five years, Mr. Kerin said. (Voices, CT)
Police: Woman Bitten After Saying 'Bite Me' May 29, 2009
(05-27) 18:35 PDT Meriden, Conn ... Woodruff also is a training coordinator with the 130-member police department in Meriden, just south of Hartford ... woman bitten after 'bite me' remark Articles (05-27) 18:35 PDT Meriden, Conn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
2 Dead In Meriden Murder-suicide May 29, 2009
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Getting The Party Started In Hartford May 28, 2009
Attending the Hartford Party Starters Union (HPSU) dance party at Mad Dawg's on Union Place: (from left) Celina Riley, 23, of Meriden, Jaclyn Cane, 24, of New Britain, Katie Murphy, 28, of Brooklyn, New York and Amber Rippeon, 24, of Meriden. (PATRICK RAYCRAFT / HARTFORD COURANT / May 9, 2009). (FOX61, CT)
Death Penalty Abolition Gets Final Approval In Senate May 22, 2009
The six Democratic senators who broke with the others in their party, and joined 11 Republicans in opposing the bill, were: Donald DeFronzo of New Britain, Paul Doyle of Wethersfield, Thomas Gaffey of Meriden, Gayle Slossberg of Milford, Joan Hartley of Waterbury, and Joseph Crisco of Woodbridge. Williams acknowledged after the vote that before McKinney withdrew his amendments, the two sides had a discussion about which bills would be considered after the death penalty repeal measure. (FOX61, CT)
Anti-Semitic Details in Shooting of Wesleyan Student May 20, 2009
The May 6 shootings and subsequent police warnings that the killer might be targeting Jews sparked fear throughout the region until Morgan surrendered to police two days later at a convenience store in nearby Meriden ... He was arrested the day after the shooting when he surrendered at a convenience store in Meriden. (Fox News)
Union says nursing home strike is off May 20, 2009
It sent strike notices to Laurel Hill Healthcare in Winsted, which has nearly 80 unionized workers, as well as to nursing homes in Ansonia, Colchester, Windsor, Meriden and Glastonbury. Workers are at odds with management over wages and proposed benefit concessions. (Republican-American)
Nursing Home Workers Could Begin Strike Wednesday May 19, 2009
The nursing homes are: Park Place Health Center in Hartford, Salmon Brook Center in , Hilltop Health Center in , Laurel Hill Health Center in , Harrington Court Center in , Center in Meriden, and Kimberly Hall North and Kimberly Hall South in. Representatives from the nursing homes say they can't afford the kind of contracts the unions are seeking, while a union spokeswoman said the workers are being asked to make major concessions in health coverage and other benefits. (FOX61, CT)
Strippers Visit Meriden Nursing Home May 16, 2009
Not only is DTV a better viewing experience, but on June 12, 2009, by law, broadcast stations in the United States will only be broadcasting in digital. The current analog signals will be shut off to broadcasters and redistributed for other uses, such as public safety. (FOX61, CT)
Suspicious Fire Investigated In Meriden May 11, 2009
Clear Conditions as of 7:53 AM EDT LATER. Not only is DTV a better viewing experience, but on June 12, 2009, by law, broadcast stations in the United States will only be broadcasting in digital. (FOX61, CT)
Wesleyan Murder Suspect Held On $15M Bond May 9, 2009
Officers found him standing outside a Cumberland Farms store in Meriden, 10 miles from where Johanna Justin-Jinich had been gunned down by a man wearing a wig ... A Meriden police spokesman said Morgan was turned over to authorities in Middletown who are investigating the shooting near Wesleyan. (CBS News)
* Wesleyan shooting suspect surrenders to police in Meriden May 9, 2009
Wesleyan shooting suspect surrenders to police in Meriden ... Stephen Morgan, 29, was taken into custody about 9:15pm after stopping at a convenience store in Meriden, about 16km from the Wesleyan University campus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wesleyan Shooting Suspect Surrenders May 8, 2009
Sonya Rodriguez, a clerk at a Cumberland Farms convenience store in nearby Meriden, says 29-year-old Stephen P. Morgan asked her to call the police when he stopped in the store Thursday night ... A Meriden police spokesman says Morgan was arrested and turned over to authorities in Middletown who are investigating the shooting near Wesleyan. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Wesleyan Shooting Suspect Turns Himself InStephan Morgan is suspected of shooting a female student at a campus bookstore. May 8, 2009
A Meriden police spokesman says Morgan was arrested and turned over to authorities in Middletown, Conn. Police urged students to stay inside their dorm rooms for a second day while they carried out a dragnet for Morgan who they say fled after shooting Justin-Jinich while she was working at a cafe inside a bookstore near the Middletown campus. (ABC News)
Wesleyan Student Killer Suspect Nabbed May 8, 2009
Stephen Morgan was taken into custody by police in Meriden, Conn. a short distance from the off-campus bookstore in Middletown where Wesleyan University junior Johanna Justin-Jinich was shot and killed on Wednesday. (Fox News)
Suspect in Connecticut murder surrenders May 8, 2009
Stephen Morgan, 29, was taken into custody after stopping at a Cumberland Farms convenience store in Meriden, about 10 miles from the Wesleyan University campus. Clerk Sonya Rodriguez told WFSB-TV that she didn't recognize Morgan when he got a drink and scanned the newspapers. (AZCentral -- News)
Verizon Wireless to hire 50 workers May 6, 2009
MERIDEN Verizon Wireless said Tuesday it will hire 50 new customer service workers for its Meriden call center during the second quarter of 2009 ... Verizon Wireless currently employs more than 300 customer service workers in Meriden, and 1,600 wireless professionals statewide. (Republican-American)
A patchwork of life stories May 3, 2009
DeLuca, a retired teacher who lives in Meriden, Conn. has spent 20 years researching the wanderings of "Old Leathery." His account is a compelling recreation of a curious chapter in regional history. (Boston Globe)
Swine Flu Alert Intensifies May 2, 2009
The Hartford Courant reported that Protein Sciences Corp. in Meriden has indicated that is awaiting federal approval for its first seasonal flu vaccine and could have doses for the swine flu available in six weeks. "If you have chills, fatigue or a temperature of 100 degrees or more, you should see your physician," Mr. Crespan said. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Where blooms first blush Apr 12, 2009
That same weekend, Meriden, Conn. celebrates its 31st annual Daffodil Festival at 1,800-acre Hubbard Park. (Boston Globe)
Smith Named Exec. Editor of Two Connecticut Papers Mar 11, 2009
Most recently Smith served as editor of the Connecticut Post, and before that he spent 14 years as executive editor at the Record-Journal of Meriden. He has also served as managing editor of The News-Times in Danbury. (MediaWeek.com)
Wireless retailer to open 35 stores, hire 100 Mar 7, 2009
markets earlier this year, said the new stores will be located in Waterbury and Southington, as well as East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford and West Haven. Pocket Wireless provides wireless voice and data services that enables customers to place and receive unlimited calls within a local service area for a flat monthly fee. (Republican-American)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
West Kingston, R.I. Chariho Kinesiology Kelly Mohr W. Swimming g Sr. Meriden, Conn. Francis T. Maloney Early Childhood Education Megan Nepshinsky Rowing Fr. (Umassathletics.com)
