Local Icon Mourned + New Middletown Police Chief Approved

Middletown CT

23 September, 2021

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Good morning, Middletown! Here's your Thursday edition of the Middletown Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Middletown? 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: Possible light rain overnight. High: 78 Low: 70. Here are the top stories today in Middletown: Obituary: Richard M. Schafrick, 59, Of Middletown. Known to radio listeners as Psychedelic Rick on WESU 88.1 FM, Rick was a local icon and made everyone feel like they were his best friend. (Middletown Patch)Middletown Common Council Approves Hiring Erik Costa as Chief of Police (CT Examiner) O&G completes work on net-zero middle school in Middletown (Middletown Press) Middletown Ekklesia ballet troupe to present fall gala in Ivoryton (Middletown Press) Obituary: Linda Nellis Reed, 67, of Middletown (Middletown Patch) Beautiful Colonial For Sale In Riverbend Neighborhood (Middletown Patch) Today's Middletown Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Middletown: Recovery Employment Program Steering Committee (8:00 AM) East Haddam/Haddam Division - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM) MixTape Match at 1741 Pub and Grill! (6:00 PM) Middletown Patch Notebook Middletown Animal Control: "We are so excited that we have been able to do some decorating at our shelter this week! Thanks to the amazing donations we have received, it looks a little more like home. 😊 Thank you to all!!! 🙏🏻" (Facebook) Community Foundation of Middlesex County: "Don't miss out on creativity, fun, and a chance to make some new friends! We're pleased to support the FREE FAMILY WELLNESS FUN Program Kicked at the Middlesex YMCA in partnership with the Middlesex Chapter of NAACP, Middlesex Health and..." (Facebook) American Legion Middletown Post 75: "ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, CT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND CT FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN. WILL CONDUCT FINAL MILITARY HONORS FOR EIGHT VETERANS' UNCLAIMED CREMATED REMAINS AT THE STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN MIDDLETOWN The Connecticut State D..." (Facebook) Downtown Middletown, CT: "@sicilymiddletown Starting Thursday nights October 7th!!! #dtmiddletown #dtmiddletownshops #dtmiddletowntreats #mainstreetusa #shoplocal #dinelocal" (Facebook) Downtown Middletown, CT: "@spread_cheese_co Last evening's Beginner's Guide To Cheese Class was a hit! Lily (aka @lilcurdnerd ), our Director of Education, guided attendees on an in-depth journey to explore the 6 families of cheese. Everyone left with important c..." (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 Events: Haddam Neck Covenant Church BBQ Chicken! (September 25) The Secondary Messengers Jazz Quintet (September 25) Add your event For sale: Boat For Sale (Details) Add your item Job listings: School Bus Driver (Details) Add your job listing If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Vinnie Salzo Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Middletown Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].