Deborah Lint

What is a public notice?

A public notice is information telling citizens of government or government-related activities that may affect the citizens' everyday lives. Public notices have always been published in local newspapers, the trusted source for community information.

Why are they important?

Public notices are important because they provide information to the people who are interested in or want to know more about certain government activites, such as recent zoning changes, proposed tax increases or recent property transactions that may affect the lives of their family, neighbors or friends. Public announcements allow citizens to take part in the democractic process and give citizens the chance to voice their opinions at public meetings and hearings.

What are Public Notices used for?

Public notices are used in many different ways. Citizens are informed about events happening throughout their communities - from the new hospital being built down the street, to zoning changes, to probate notices to creditors on behalf of the estate of a recently deceased person.

Three of the most important public notices inform the public of:

• community changes
• fraud and dishonest business practices
• government transactions

Where are Public Notices published?

Almost every state in our country has laws that regulate the manner in which public notices are published.These laws are designed to make sure that the greatest amount of people receive important information about the actions of their government. Trusted local newspapers have always been the preferred source of posting public notices and can usually be found in or near the classified section.

In addition to searching through newspapers, you can now search for them online at Mypublicnotices.com . MPN is a website that works with local newspapers to provide access to search public notice advertisements locally and across the USA.

Now anyone can locate important information about a community, a state or an entire region.

So get involved and participate in the democratic process, start searching today and read your public notices to see what's happening in your community!

Come out of Winter Hibernation and Join Us at the Largest Tag Sale in Connecticut!

When: Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where: Hubbard Park West Main Street Meriden, CT

Time: 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.

To be held rain or shine under the Festival Tent

Click Here If you would like more information or would like to set up a booth.

Hope to see you there! It's a fun time for all.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY APRIL 22, 2009

What You Can Do at Home to Make a Difference!

If it only takes one person doing a little bit imagine if many people were doing a little bit! To learn more about Meriden's Recycling Program and where to bring your items click here .

You can also Contact the City of Meriden Public Works Department Curb Side Recylcing at 630-4259 or visit http://www.brrfoc.org/ for additional information.

• Recycle/Reuse:
• Electronics
• Cell phone/Telephone and Equipment
• Computers
• Office Machines
• Game Consoles
• Televisions
• Toner Cartridge
• Plastics, glass, paper
• Plant a Tree or a Garden this spring because trees and plants help to suck up carbon dioxide
• Buy Energy efficient appliances
• Weatherize and insulate your home, and consider double pain window
• Remove leaves and other debre from sewer drains
• Share this information with your neighbors
• Form a Earth Day Community Committee check out www.earthday.net

MOVING??

If you are moving before a collection day try to get a neighbor, friend or family member to bring your hazardous products to a collection location for you.

• Email Me With Any Comments or Ideas

Come out of Winter Hibernation and Join Us at the Largest Tag Sale in Connecticut!

When: Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where: Hubbard Park West Main Street Meriden, CT

Time: 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.

To be held rain or shine under the Festival Tent

Click Here If you would like more information or would like to set up a booth.

Hope to see you there! It's a fun time for all.

The 31st Annual Daffodil Festival will be held on April 25, 26, 2009 at Hubbard Park, West Main Street, Meriden, CT.

Great fun for the entire family!

600,001 Daffodils will be on Display. There will be crafts, music, food, amusement rides and a fireworks display.

If you would like more information you can go to www.daffodilfest.com