Waste Diversion Program + School Canceled: Meriden News

Meriden CT

07 January, 2022

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Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Jan. 8. First, today's weather: Cold with plenty of sunshine. High: 30 Low: 14. Here are the top stories today in Meriden: Meriden Pilots Waste Diversion Program: The food scrap and organic material collection program is intended to reduce waste collection burden and boost renewable energy. (Meriden Patch)Meriden, Southington, Cheshire cancel school ahead of snowstorm (Meriden Record-Journal)Meriden Resident Wins $20k Lottery Prize (Meriden Patch) Meriden Police Blotter from Dec. 22 – Jan. 3. (Meriden Record-Journal) Meriden educators, health leaders committed to maintaining in-person learning (Meriden Record-Journal) State to provide $1.8M in site cleanup funds for Meriden apartment project (Meriden Record-Journal) Today in Meriden: From my notebook: Meriden Humane Society: "Kuya came to us with his brother, Hootie, when their owner fell on hard times and needed to get them to a safe place fast. At first, Kuya had no interest in getting to know us and was terrified of the shelter environment. However in a ma..." (Facebook) Meriden, CT Fire Engine 4 "North End": "Our thoughts are with Officer Buck and the Meriden Police Department! RIP K9 Anouke!" (Facebook) Meriden Humane Society: "Keep your pets safe today!" (Facebook) United Rhythms Dance Studio: "New class added! Kids hip hop with Devon on Thursday nights 6-7:00! There's still time to sign up! @devon.alers #dance #dancers #kidsdance #danceclass #meridenct #ctdancers #choreography #keepmoving #ctkids #ctparentingandlifestyle #ctpa..." (Facebook) Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws: "We'd like to express our deepest condolences to Officer Buck on the passing of his retired police K9, Anouke Thank you for your service, rest easy. ❤️🐾💙" (Facebook) United Rhythms Dance Studio: "Thursday Nights Latin with Lyzbeth! @lyzbethmusic_lanena -Thursday 7-8:00 for 9/12 yr. Olds -Mondays 7-8:00 for Teens -Wednesdays 6-7:00 Latin Minis! Call 860 614 7337 to sign up! Unitedrhythms.com #Meriden#southington #wallingford #newb..." (Facebook) Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: "Due to snowfall and freezing temperatures The Boys & Girls Club will be closed this evening to keep all members safe. We will reopen tomorrow morning for Biestek Basketball, Lacrosse Clinic and Shining Stars . Stay warm!" (Facebook) Meriden YMCA: "Catch up on the latest news from the Meriden YMCA. https://conta.cc/3zuW3tC" (Facebook) Meriden YMCA: "Schedule update: The Meriden and New Britain YMCAs are opening at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday 1/7/22. There will be no morning group exercise classes. CrossFit Meriden will open for 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. classes." (Facebook) Meriden Public Library: "The Meriden Public Library is closed today, Friday, January 7, 2022." (Facebook) Our Lady Queen of Angels, Meriden CT: "Confession is canceled tomorrow, January 8th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. We apologize for any inconvenience. Confession and Adoration will be held this coming Monday, January 10th, 6-7 pm at Holy Angels Church and next Saturday, ..." (Facebook) Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: "Our Youth Leadership Program Torch Club is ran by Miss. Rosie every Wednesday where the children learn leadership skills." (Facebook) The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "It's always important to consider the "why" when defining purpose. This is just one of our "whys". We understand the profound need for grief services and want to ensure that no child or adolescent is left to grieve without proper support..." (Facebook) Our Lady Queen of Angels: "Confession is canceled tomorrow, January 8th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. We apologize for any inconvenience. Confession and Adoration will be held this coming Monday, January 10th, 6-7 pm at Holy Angels Church. And next Saturday,..." (Instagram) Nextdoor Neighbor, Baldwin Ave: "Snow removal services - Please give me a call/text 2038869791 Meriden area Brandon" (Nextdoor) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Taculto Tacos — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Dr. Steven Novella, Leading American Skeptic Returns, Jan 10 (January 10) Justin Alexander Signature - Spring/ Summer 2022 Trunk Show 10% off (January 13) Add your event Job listings: Home Health Aide Seeking Employment (Details) Add your job listing Other classifieds: Tickets Mickey's search party/Disney on ice (Details) Add your classified Loving the Meriden Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! — Chris Rhatigan About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.