Meriden Daily: Vaccination Card Fraud + Gun Charges

Meriden CT

02 September, 2021

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Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Sept. 3. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Meriden? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 53. Here are the top stories in Meriden today: Meriden police remind public to not make, buy, possess fake COVID vaccination cards: Police and health officials are telling residents to be aware of people selling invalid vaccination cars. (WTNH.com)Police: Man arrested in Meriden carrying pistol and high capacity magazine: A man has been charged with carrying a gun with a high-capacity magazine on South Broad Street on Tuesday. (Westport News)Meriden Schools Hiring For 91 Jobs: Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them. (Meriden Patch) Obituary: Richard M. Kwolek, 84, of Meriden (Meriden Patch) Meriden welcomes students, 200 new staff (Meriden Record-Journal) EDITORIAL: A valuable asset, Meriden's airport deserves care (Meriden Record-Journal) Today's Meriden 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 Meriden! Today in Meriden: Virtual Advisory Board on Aging - City of Meriden Council & Board Meetings (2:00 PM) Meriden Patch Notebook Meriden Humane Society: "Nipsey Age: 2.5 years old Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Size- Large – 75-85+ lbs Kids: No Dogs: Dog Selective Cats: No Meet Nipsey! This big guy is all puppy! We like to refer to him as the resident blockhead. Weighing in at almost 75 lbs. and..." (Facebook) Meriden Hills Baptist: "Join us tonight at 6:30pm tonight for a business meeting. We will be voting to hire Pastor John Lafreniere as our Assistant Pastor. The business meeting will only take 15 minutes. After the business meeting, Pastor Russ will continue his..." (Facebook) Meriden Hills Baptist: "Surge Youth Group // our first Junior High Gathering (grades 6 to 9) of the Back to School / Fall Season was a success! Join us again next week for a time of connection and worship!" (Facebook) Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "CONGRATS from your friends at the Midstate Chamber!" (Facebook) Meriden Fire Local 1148: "Updated weather information for tonight. Stay away from any downed trees and wires! Do not drive or enter any flooded areas! We have staffed an additional engine company tonight to be better prepared in the event of increased call volume." (Facebook) Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.: "Happy Thursday! As we get close to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to share with you an amazing fundraiser that is going on. Kayla is doing a spky shirt fundraiser with proceeds going to two different Domestic Violence She..." (Facebook) Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "This event is one week away! Be sure to visit il Monticello on Thursday, September 9th for the Meriden Kiwanis Club's Strawberry Shortcake sale or visit https://tiny.cc/kiwanisshortca... to pre-order yours! Check out the flyer below for ..." (Facebook) Kiwanis Club of Meriden: "There is one week until Kiwanis' Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser! Pre-order your desserts at tiny.cc/kiwanisshortcakes for just $6 each. You can pick up your desserts from 10am-6pm at Il Monticello (577 South Broad Street, Meriden) ne..." (Facebook) The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "Our Family Program and Virtual Programs begin this month. If you are or know of a young adult who is grieving the death of someone significant, consider our Virtual Young Adult Support Group for FREE. Application can be found here: https..." (Facebook) Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing for our member, Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW)! Visit this free vaccination clinic this Saturday, September 4th. Call 203-265-5866 with any questions!" (Facebook) Meriden YMCA: "All of our facilities are closed on Monday September 6th except our Mountain Mist Outdoor Center which will be open 12 - 8 p.m. #meridenymca #laborday" (Facebook) Meriden Engine 3 "The Uptown Express": "Our condolences to the Connecticut State Police who lost one of their own last night in catastrophic flooding that occurred throughout the state...Rest in peace...." (Facebook) Our Lady Queen of Angels, Meriden CT: "Couples celebrating 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or more years of marriage are invited to join Archbishop Blair for an anniversary Mass on Sun., Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. The Mass will take place on Sun., Oct. 1..." (Facebook) Meriden Hills Baptist: "Wednesday Bible Study (Revelation)| 9.1.2021 WED Revelation Join us Wednesday at 6:30 pm Revelation" (Facebook) Meriden YMCA: "Sign up for soccer! #meridenymca #nbbymca #soccer #fallsoccer #goaaal https://www.meridenymca.org/programs/Youth-Sports/Mites-Outdoor-Soccer/" (Facebook) Our Lady Queen of Angels: "Couples celebrating 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or more years of marriage are invited to join Archbishop Blair for an anniversary Mass on Sun., Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. The Mass will take place on Sun., Oct. 1..." (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 19th Annual Cruise Night (September 9) Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater Open House September 2021 (September 11) Fore St. Pete's Sake -- 9th Annual Golf Tournament (October 1) Add your event Gigs & services: ROOFING LEAKS REPAIRED emergency service HIC.0663189 (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Marbridge Assisted Living - Caregiver and PCA Openings - (Details) After School Care Staff (Details) Add your job listing You're all caught up for today. If you find these newsletters informative, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Chris Rhatigan About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Meriden Daily? Contact me at [email protected].