Friends of the Meriden Monument

06/07/2026

If you know this Clown call the Meriden police department. People walk around like they are entitled and think their actions hold no consequences.

05/09/2026

Quick cleanup on this Saturday morning. Very peaceful with lots of reflection. Thank you for the kind words shared while I was out there. Our monument is clean and panhandle free.

Small steps lead to bigger steps.

~Sean~

04/09/2026

Progress is being made at the Monuments. It's coming out beautifully. Great work guys.

Credit photo to Michael Rajewski

04/04/2026

Photo Credit K
Can't make this s**t up.

02/28/2026

Good morning, Meriden. A very interesting monument cleanup this morning. Colored bags 🤷🏻‍♂️ are on the ground and on the monument itself. Otherwise, our monument is clean and panhandle-free. Here's to a safe day and night. Small steps lead to bigger steps. - Sean

01/07/2026

https://www.ctinsider.com/recordjournal/article/meriden-wwi-wwii-monuments-median-improvements-21268182.php?utm_content=hed&sid=661d4e2ecfd87bca72061a32&ss=A&st_rid=f823768a-3167-499e-9d98-f9f168ee2a40&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ctin%20%7C%20rj%20briefing

Meriden officials are looking at improving the Route 5 median after crashes damaged the WWI and WWII monuments.

12/01/2025

Horrible. I hate to say it but Guard rails will help.

~Sean~

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17ejnaktN6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A World War II monument was damaged Sunday after a man lost control of his vehicle and crashed on Broad Street in Meriden, police say.

See more photos in the article below.

12/01/2025

A roll over caused more damage to another of our Monuments. As much as I'd hate to see it I think it may be time for guard rails.

Photo Credit Michael Rajewski

11/12/2025

Veterans Day Appreciation

I’d like to thank Councilman Bob Williams for organizing the annual Veterans Day service across from our Monument at Stop & Shop. I truly appreciate his continued dedication to the veterans of our city.

Thank you to Mayor Kevin Scarpetti, Kim Carbone Pandiani, and Councilman Ray Ouellet for being in attendance and showing support. It was a chilly morning, but your presence meant a lot.

It’s disappointing, however, that some of our newly elected Council members couldn’t find the time to come out and show respect to those who’ve served. Moments like this are about community and gratitude—showing up matters.

A big thank you to the Antique Veterans, Meriden PD, Meriden Fire Department, and all our First Responders. And a special shoutout to Amici Della Vigna for the hot soup—it hit the spot.

— SM

10/13/2025

What's a little rain? Picked up around the monument today. Pretty gross, actually. Remind me to never buy garbage bags from dollar stores. 🤦🏻 These bags are horrible. Anyway, the monument is clean and panhandle-free. Here is to a safe and quiet night in the City of Meriden, CT

Small steps lead to bigger steps
~Sean~