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Tenants and neighbors complain of safety, limited police presence near Community Towers

Meriden City Council · August 4, 2025
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Summary

Several residents raised safety concerns around Community Towers and nearby neighborhoods, calling for more visible foot patrols and better security after reports of harassment, circling of a tenant in a wheelchair, and perceived slow police responses.

Multiple residents used the Aug. 4 public comment period to describe safety concerns in downtown Meriden and near Community Towers.

Tenant Jennifer Addy said she was circled by three people while sitting in her wheelchair on Community Towers property and reported verbal harassment in Spanish; she said she sought assistance from property management and the police but was…

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