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🌱 Patch AM: Long-Term Lane Closure Announced For Bridge Reconstruction Project In Meriden

Coming up: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on the Meriden Patch calendar

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Greetings Meriden! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two-year lane restriction coming to key Meriden bridge over I-91
  • See how Giuffrida Park's muddy trail is being transformed this month
  • How Maloney High keeps Meriden students feeling connected even in summer

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long-Term Lane Closure Announced For Bridge Reconstruction Project In Meriden (patch.com) — Drivers in Meriden should prepare for two years of alternating one-way traffic on the Murdock Avenue Bridge over I-91 as a full bridge replacement project begins next week. A temporary signal will control traffic starting August 27, with both day and night construction likely to generate noise while crews demolish and rebuild the bridge structure.
   

• Popular trail in Meriden getting new elevated boardwalk at Giuffrida Park (nbcconnecticut.com) — Hikers in Meriden will soon get a smoother, drier route along the Mattabesett Trail at Giuffrida Park, where an elevated boardwalk is being built by the city, CFPA, and Suzio Quarry. Volunteers are donating time and materials to replace a muddy, waterlogged stretch, and the new boardwalk is expected to open by the end of the month. Residents can also sign up with CFPA to help maintain local trails.
   

• Meriden school works to build sense of belonging year-round (wfsb.com) — Maloney High School in Meriden is keeping students connected year-round with summer band camp, a bridge program for freshmen, and a college prep academy that even brings back alumni to mentor teens. Staff say these efforts, plus basics like a food pantry and clothing closet, are helping students feel they belong and contributing to Meriden's highest-ever graduation rates. Incoming freshmen describe feeling welcomed and more confident about starting school.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm, a
    New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
    8:00 am
  • Women's Business Development Center Ignite Grant Program Info Session →
    Middlesex County Chamber 393 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
    12:00 pm
  • Juvenile Review Board →
    Middletown, CT Calendar Middletown, CT 06457
    3:00 pm
  • Back to School Bash
    Consolidated School District of New Britain Walnut Hill Park, 184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052, USA
    4:00 pm
  • Popsicles with the Principal- Playground
    Norfeldt Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
    4:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Middlefield Children's Center -- enrolling and hiring!
    Middlefield Children's Center, a cooperative Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Middlefield, is welcoming children ages 32 months through 5 years... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Meriden. Apply here.
  • Pactiv Evergreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Meriden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meriden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wallingford

  • Wallingford Police Blotter: July 15 Through July 25, 2026 (patch.com)

Cheshire

  • Home With 'Warm And Inviting Atmosphere' Hits The Market In Cheshire (patch.com)

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