Six New Officers Sworn Into Meriden Police Amid Staffing Push
Meriden Police swore in 6 new officers on March 23, 2026, headed to two CT academies. Starting pay is $65,041, rising to $94,494 after 3 years.
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Meriden Resident Testifies for CT Bill to Limit Grocery Self-Checkout Lanes
Rolando Castro of Meriden was among those testifying March 10 for SB 438, which would cap grocery self-checkout stations at eight and require one staffed lane per two machines.
Lamont Floats One-Month Gas Tax Holiday as CT Fuel Prices Surge
Governor Lamont is exploring a 1-month suspension of CT's 25-cent gas tax and 48.9-cent diesel tax as fuel prices spike 50 cents due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Proposal carries a $40M cost.
Meriden City Network Still Offline Weeks After February Cyber Incident
Meriden's city network has been partly offline since a Feb. 17, 2026 cybersecurity incident. Emergency dispatch was moved to the State Police Academy, and full recovery has no confirmed timeline.
Meriden Clinician Sentenced for $55,410 Medicaid Fraud Using Unlicensed Workers
Meriden's Darlene Shuff-Porter sentenced Feb. 2026 for billing Medicaid $55,410 for services by unlicensed workers. She received a suspended 3-year term and paid full restitution.
Scam Calls from Fake 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' Hit Residents across South Central CT
New Haven County residents hit by 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' scam robocalls — up to 68 calls a day. Real Crestwood Advisors of Boston denies any connection.
Meriden YMCA Offers $16 Off Monthly Memberships Through March
The Meriden YMCA is offering $16 off monthly membership fees for new members in March 2026, including access to fitness classes, child watch, and Mountain Mist Outdoor Center.
Meriden Teen's DoorDash Order on Stolen Credit Card Leads to Felony Arrest
An 18-year-old Meriden man ordered Dunkin' Donuts via DoorDash using a stolen credit card — delivered to his own home. Westport police traced it and arrested him four months later.
Platt Boys Roll Past Maloney 64-49 in Regular Season Finale, Extend Rivalry Win Streak to 10
Platt pulled away from Maloney for a 64-49 victory on Friday night, completing the boys' basketball season sweep and extending its rivalry win streak to 10 games. The Panthers enter the postseason at 17-3 with the CCC South title in hand, while Maloney junior Mike Massey hit 1,000 career points in the loss.