Meriden Transfer Station: Hours, Sticker Info & What You Can Drop Off
Everything you need to know about the Meriden transfer station — hours, residency requirements, accepted materials, and fee info.
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Curaleaf Marks Grand Opening of Its Meriden Dispensary Friday
Curaleaf’s Meriden dispensary, the relocated Hartford store at 443 South Broad Street, celebrates its grand opening all day Friday, September 25, with games, giveaways and a food truck.
Connecticut Expands Heating Aid as Winter Costs Rise
Connecticut expects to help 10,000 more households with heating bills this winter as oil, electric and natural-gas costs rise.
Meriden Police Seek Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old
Meriden police are asking for help finding Jake Rivera, 15, who was reported missing Sept. 18 and is believed to have run away.
Jury Convicts Joseph Stokes in 2019 Meriden Murder
A New Haven Superior Court jury convicted Joseph Stokes of murdering Aaron Ormsby in Meriden and three firearm-related charges. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2026.
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.
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.