Middletown News

CPA Prison Arts Exhibit At The Library Submitted by Carol Schulz, Russell Library, on 2009-11-23.   The permanent collection of the Prison Arts Program will be exhibited in the Information Area on the second floor of Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown.

Vinal Technical High School to Hold Tours for Prospective 9th Graders School Stuff Submitted by Vinal Technical High School , Vinal Technical High School , on 2009-11-20.   Vinal Technical High School, at 60 Daniels Street in Middletown, will be offering a tour for prospective 9th grade students and their parents on Wednesday, December 16, from ...

From changing attendance boundaries to closing Commodore Macdonough Elementary School, a consultant this week gave the board of education a range of options to help it deal with racial imbalance at Macdonough and overcrowding at Van Buren Moody elementary school.

Submitted by Linda Wallace, Wreaths Across America, on 2009-11-18.   At last year's WAA ceremony in East Hampton, this year's VFW Post 5095 Commander Paul Rioux rings a bell after Tri-Town leader, Linda Wallace reads each local veteran's name who gave his life for his country.

Submitted by Jennifer Fusco , Middlesex Health Care Center , on 2009-11-16.   Cloe Poissan Roland Morin, resident at Middlesex who served in the Army from 1953-1955, Philip Cacciola and Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano raised the American Flag during a dedication ceremony at Middlesex Health Care Center.

People Submitted by Mertie Terry on 2009-11-16.   CNX radio is offering the general public free airtime to record a holiday greeting that will be sent to all servicemen and women serving in the U.S. military worldwide.

People Submitted by Maureen Walsh, New England Crime Bake, on 2009-11-12.   Cardiac surgeon and mystery author John Elefteriades, M.D., of Guilford, Conn., joins Sue Grafton and a capital cast of writers, forensic experts, agents and editors spelling excitement and success for the New England Crime Bake, Nov.

How do Republican mayors lead heavily Democratic cities with Democratic-controlled councils? One uses a carrot.

Submitted by Matthew Fraulino , Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce , on 2009-11-05.   Anthony Assante, chairman of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, announced Gordon R. Sullivan, general U.S. Army, will be welcomed as a guest speaker when the chamber holds its annual Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans member breakfast meeting ...

At The Museum Submitted by Deborah Moore, Wadsworth Mansion, on 2009-11-05.   Image Photography The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate in Middletown is hosting their first Bridal Fashion Show and Brunch on Sunday, November 15.

Submitted by Elizabeth Morgan on 2009-11-06.   Jon Romeo, Principal, Macdonough Elementary School, Middletown, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Middlesex Coalition for Children on Thursday, Nov.

The wife of Deep River First Selectman Richard Smith has been charged with embezzling money from a bank.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Wesleyan Potters on 2009-11-04.   Wesleyan Potters will hold its 54th annual exhibit and sale, Nov.

School Stuff Submitted by Julie Nearing on 2009-11-03.   Connecticut Artist and Art Therapist, Julie Nearing, painted murals throughout the walls at the recently opened "Home on the Grange" Daycare Center in Middletown.

Submitted by Middletown Emblem Club 452 on 2009-11-02.   Sunday, Nov. 8, from 4:30 - 7 p.m., the Middletown Emblem Club 452 will sponsor a Pasta Supper at the Lodge of Elks, Maynard Street, Middletown.

Regional Submitted by Sarah Bailey on 2009-10-28.   The University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System is still accepting applications for the Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program for 2010.

After closing two schools in Middletown, the town's health director opened up a flu clinic for hundreds of residents.

Submitted by Joanne Kelleher on 2009-10-26.   Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Sleeping Giant District are collecting non-perishable food items on Saturday, November 14, as part of their 21st annual "Scouting for Food" program to collect food for the needy.

School Stuff Submitted by Jennifer C. Kensel on 2009-10-26.   Kim O'Rourke, Director of Recycling for the city of Middletown explains organic recycling of food waste to Mercy High School students.

The number of students staying home sick with the flu is multiplying nationwide and normally quiet school nurses' offices suddenly look like big city emergency rooms, packed with students too ill to finish the day.The federal government has urged schools to close because of the swine flu only as a last resort.