Free Food in Meriden: Food Pantries, Free Meals and Where to Get Help
Where to get free groceries and hot meals in Meriden: the Meriden Soup Kitchen, church and agency pantries, Foodshare's truck stops, senior lunch, SNAP and WIC.
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Meriden Police Investigate Remains Found After Hicks Avenue Fire as Homicide
Meriden police are investigating as a homicide the death of a 35-year-old man found after a small fire on Hicks Avenue. He had been shot several times, police said.
CTtransit Halves Fares for Veterans and Youth Statewide
CTtransit’s new statewide discount gives veterans and riders ages 5–18 half-price local and CTfastrak fares, with youth 31-day passes priced at $30.60.
Connecticut's ICE Limits Take Effect as More Than 100 Rally in Meriden
More than 100 people rallied across the street from the Meriden courthouse Oct. 1, as a state law requiring judicial warrants for civil immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and houses of worship took effect.
Connecticut's Stricter Left-Lane Law Is in Effect; Violators Face $88 Fine
Connecticut's stricter left-lane law took effect Oct. 1. Drivers who stay in the passing lane on multi-lane highways without passing can face an $88 fine.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut's Ban on Selling Convertible Pistols
A federal judge in Bridgeport blocked Connecticut's ban on importing and selling convertible pistols made on or after Oct. 1, hours before it took effect. The state is expected to appeal.
Curaleaf Celebrates Its Meriden Grand Opening With Ribbons, Coffee and About 131 Visitors
About 131 people came out for the September 25 grand opening of Curaleaf's Meriden store: a ribbon cutting, a coffee truck, a lucky prize wheel and a staff that's mostly from Meriden.
New Haven, Bridgeport Firms Can Seek Connecticut Health Tax Credit
Connecticut small businesses in New Haven, Bridgeport and Meriden can seek up to $1,000 per employee annually through Access Health CT's new credit.
ICE Arrest at Meriden Courthouse Ends With 2 Activists Hurt
At least one man was taken into custody at Meriden Superior Court on Sept. 23; one activist said an ICE agent pepper-sprayed her, and another went to a hospital.
Connecticut Drivers Face New Fines and Rules Starting Oct. 1
New Haven drivers and others statewide face new rules Oct. 1, including a six-month license suspension for a third qualifying school-bus violation and higher exhaust and travel-ban fines.
Snow Emergency Parking Rules in Meriden, CT
A plain-English guide to Meriden's snow emergency parking rules — when the ban activates, which side of the street to park on, fine amounts, and where to find free parking.
Meriden Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data of 2,325 Residents
A cyberattack on Meriden’s network may have exposed personal information belonging to 2,325 residents, according to state records reported Sept. 17.