Local News in Middlesex County, Connecticut

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Three Middletown Area Groups Get Middlesex United Way Grants
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:54:14 -0700

The Middlesex United Way recently gave three grants of $5,000 each to Middlesex County organizations supporting health, housing and income.

Middlesex United Way announces three one-time grants to local programs
Wed, 09 May 2012 22:50:52 -0700

MIDDLETOWN — Middlesex United Way has announced three one-time grants totaling $15,000 to programs working in the areas of income, health and housing. As Middlesex United Way continues to address the underlying causes of serious community conditions, United Way volunteers and staff seek to support programs focusing on prevention.

CHAMBER CORNER: Annual golf tourney a success
Sun, 06 May 2012 22:04:10 -0700

Last week was very busy as the chamber continues to be active throughout Middlesex County.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Alleged con man charged again
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:20:30 -0700

The insurance salesman and financial planner from Marlboro in Monmouth County arrested in March for allegedly scamming a 74-year-old resident has been jailed again, according to police.

Middlesex Land Trust Annual Meeting Is Saturday
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:24:21 -0700

The Middlesex Land Trust will hold its 25th annual meeting Saturday at the Palmer Reserve in Portland.

UNITED WAY: The little health center that could
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:29:16 -0700

This month, Community Health Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It’s always encouraging to hear about great ideas that not only come to fruition, but thrive and succeed. Typically, ideas only turn into reality when a group of committed people and organizations join together to make it so. This is indeed the case with CHC.

CHAMBER CORNER: Honoring golf tourney winners
Sun, 13 May 2012 22:54:04 -0700

Happy Mother’s Day Middlesex County! I would like to begin this week’s column by recognizing all of the mothers in Middlesex County and thanking them for all of the love and support they give to their families and loved ones.

Marlboro man charged with bilking seniors out of investment funds
Wed, 02 May 2012 03:32:50 -0700

MIDDLESEX COUNTY — A Marlboro insurance salesman and financial advisor has been arrested for the third time in four weeks and charged with defrauding clients out of $300,000 and attempted to scam another client out of $129,000.

CHAMBER CORNER: Community Health Center celebrating 40th anniversary
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:03:23 -0700

As April comes to a close and we look towards May, we need to honor one of the great jewels of Middletown and the State of Connecticut — the Community Health Center.

Nation's Air Quality is on the Rise
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:42:51 -0700

There is some good news to report this morning on the nation's air quality. Photo Credit: NASA