Two teenagers at a high school in Meriden are being charged for their alleged involvement in a video posted on social media that showed what turned out to be a
Lamont vaccine decision leaves grocery workers feeling betrayed
Lamont vaccine decision leaves grocery workers feeling betrayed
Cashier Jared Rivera works behind a piece of plexiglass as he cashes out Jim and Rita Gagnon of Southington at Tops Marketplace on June 30, 2020. Advertisement
Chris Barra attaches the ingredients for the bagels that are pre-packed for customers at Tops Marketplace in Southington on June 30, 2020. Bagels and other food in the self-serve area have to be pre-packaged to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
February 23, 2021 05:47PM By Mary Ellen Godin, Record-Journal staff
Groups representing thousands of grocery store workers railed against the Lamont administrationâs change in the stateâs vaccination schedule announced this week.
Teenâs bravery fighting fire moves fellow Meriden residents to help family
Teenâs bravery fighting fire moves fellow Meriden residents to help family
Meriden firefighters wrap up operations after a blaze at 94 Linsley Ave. in Meriden , Tues., Jan. 5, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement
Meriden police block the road as firefighters work the scene of a house fire at 94 Linsley Ave. in Meriden, Tues., Jan. 5, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
A firefighter gathers a hose after a blaze at 94 Linsley Ave. in Meriden, Tues., Jan. 5, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Tenants of 94 Linsley Ave. in Meriden talk with Fire Inspector Tim Eccles after a fire at their residence, Tues., Jan. 5, 2021. There were no reported injuries but the fire displaced 12 people in two families. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Benigni said Cardona’s own personal journey in town is what makes it worth celebrating.
“He grew up here, in the projects. Worked his way through school, public education and now look at him. He’s going to lead education for the nation,” said Benigni.
Cardona touched every rung on Meriden’s education ladder. He graduated from Wilcox Technical High School. Later, he became principal at Hanover Elementary School. Then, he was promoted within Meriden’s system first from to assistant superintendent before being named the state’s Commissioner of Education by Governor Ned Lamont in 2019.
“It’s a loss for Connecticut but it’s a big win for kids and teachers and educators around the country,” said Lamont.