Welcome Mayor Michael Rohde!

We’ve been a bit quiet during these hot summer days — sorry.
In his debut column for the People’s Press local newspaper, Mayor Michael (Mike) Rohde shares his history, experience and hopes for our ‘lil city.
Here’s hoping for only good things yet to come, as Mayor Rohde shares:
We will be completing the next phase of the Quinnipiac [...]

Hats off to: Meriden’s Cuno Foundation Frank E. Davella Scholarship Recipients

 CONGRATULATIONS ! to the following graduates:
     !.  Hiba  Abdelghani                                 8.  Peter Mills
     2. Lauren Ann Bishop                               9. Justin Quilty
     3. Stephanie Caterraccio                          10.  Geoffrey Rolstone
     4. Susan Chenard                                     11. Emily Slivinski
     5. Sarah Marie Kim Grady                         12. Christopher Tine
     6. Matthew Thomas McKay                      13. Michelle Virshup
     7. Elaine Mills                                          14. Brittney Winslow
                                  15.  Rebecca Zajac
          MeridensBest.com  wishes all the recipients success,happiness & prosperity!
                                                   
                                                                 
   

Downtown Meriden new Pizzeria & Bookstore now open

Good news folks! 
I was so happy to read in yesterday’s newspaper, the announcement of Friends of the Library Bookstore, 35 West Main St. & Pies Ons Pizzas and Pasta 21 Colony St. is now open.
My brokers and I are so excited, that we’ve been talking about stopping by for a little pizza-luncheon very soon.
Actually, why not rate [...]

Meriden Seminar on Alzheimer’s disease set July 15

With a mother living with Alzheimer’s disease…this seminar caught my eye and I had to share it with you. Unfortunately, I have a schedule-conflict and won’t be able to make it. So, please if you can attend; report your tips, lessons, or thoughts about this class in the comment area below. Much thanks in advance [...]

Let’s Hike to Castle Craig–our own Meriden “Staycation”

There’s another, healthier way to get up to Castle Criag…Hiking!
Yeah right…I remember when my girls hiked it when they were in Brownies and Girls Scouts many years ago.They actually lost their way down the trails that they ended up walking the rocky reservoir. Fortunately, they successfully made it from bottom to top and back again!
Just [...]

Meriden Robotics team to hold bottle drive

     Meriden Robotics  Team No. 228, Gus Robotics will sponsor a returnable bottle & can drive:

When : Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Where :  In front of Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St.

                  The fundraiser will support the team during the upcoming 2008-09 competition season.
      The  team is made up of students from [...]

Meriden Open Garden day planned Sunday

       As part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program, three Meriden gardens
will be open to the public on:
      When:   Sunday, July 13, 2008
      Where : 1.  Jardin des Brabant,  131 Corrigan Ave. noon to 5 p.m.
                   2. Stankevich Garden, 48. So. Broad Terrace, noon to 4 p.m.
                   3. George Trecina  Garden,  341 Spring st. noon to [...]

Ct. Gov.Jodi Rell opens signup for new basic health insurance, June 30,2008.

Gov. Jodi Rell announced that the state is accepting applications for the new Charter Oak Health Plan-a basic health insurance policy being offered to uninsured adults. The policy will provide basic benefit package, ranging from primary care, for a low premium. Depending on a person’s income, premiums can range from $75 tp $259 a month. [...]