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City manager announces new planning director, vault renovation and National Night Out; farmers market details highlighted

Meriden City Council · August 4, 2025
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City Manager Bridal Daniels introduced Megan Pela as the new planning and zoning director overseeing housing and building departments, reported completion of the city clerk's vault renovation, and noted the 20th Annual National Night Out at Hubbard Park; volunteers behind the Meriden Farmers Market described a season of 15 Saturdays and $30,000 in SNAP coupons distributed to eligible residents.

City Manager Bridal Daniels used his report to inform the council that Megan Pela has started as Meriden’s new planning and zoning director and will also oversee housing and building departments. The manager said Pela was previously employed in Manchester’s planning department and invited residents to stop by her office on the first floor of City Hall.

Daniels also reported…

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