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Meriden honors 106-year-old Mary Riss with Spirit of Meriden award
Meriden City Council · January 5, 2026
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The Meriden City Council presented the Spirit of Meriden award to Mary Riss, who at 106 shared the personal habits she credits for longevity; the council proclaimed Jan. 6, 2026, "Mary Riss Day" and invited her to be Memorial Day grand marshal.
The Meriden City Council presented the Spirit of Meriden award to Mary Riss on Jan. 6, recognizing a lifetime of local ties and community connections. Mayor read a proclamation recounting Riss’s move to Connecticut at age 20, her long career and family…
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