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🌱 Patch AM: Four Meriden men charged after late-night Long Island street racing bust.

And on the Meriden Patch calendar - Job Fair & Open House

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Good day Meriden! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four Meriden men charged after late-night Long Island street racing bust.

Also on today's calendar: Job Fair & Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 36.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Arrest Four And Seize Race Car Following Illegal Drag Race In NY (newsbreak.com) — Four men from Meriden were arrested after Suffolk County Police broke up an alleged illegal drag racing gathering on a Long Island service road, impounding their truck, trailer, and race car. The men face charges under New York's broad street takeover law and are due in court later, while the seized vehicles remain in police custody.
   

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Ok Meriden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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