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Welcome to the Meriden Land Trust

Our mission statement:

The Meriden Land Trust is an all-volunteer non-profit team committed to the conservation of Meriden’s natural landscapes and green spaces, from woodlands to farmlands to trap rock ridges, including our trail system, for the protection of our wildlife, the preservation of our history, and the enjoyment of all citizens.

We invite you to attend our meetings and share your ideas.

Upcoming Event!

May 10th, 2025: Annual Meeting, Featuring local historian Justin Piccirillo

Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Location: Quinnipiac River Watershed Association, 540 Oregon Road, Meriden

Please join the Meriden Land Trust for our Annual Meeting! Our featured speaker, Justin Piccirillo, local historian and author of Hubbard Park, Art and Artisans of Meriden, will present a historical account of present-day South Meriden and Hanover Pond. Sharing from his forthcoming book Hidden History of Meriden, Justin will discuss the past of the area once called Hanover, from the village’s early days of farm fields and gristmills to button-makers, kitchen cutlery and military encampment, to a popular amusement park. The presentation will be held indoors but if the weather permits, we will continue outside for a gentle on-site historical walk. Please join us!

2025 Meeting Schedule
The Meriden Land Trust meets the 4th Wednesday of each month. Most Meriden Land Trust meetings are taking place via Zoom at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. If you wish to attend a meeting, please contact us at meridenlandtrust@gmail.com for the monthly Zoom link.

• April 23, 2025
• May 28, 2025
• June 25, 2025
• September 24, 2025
• October 22, 2025

Officers and Board of Directors
President – Harmony Scaglione
Vice-President – Frank Perzanowski
Secretary-Treasurer – Jennifer Sprague
Directors – Mary Jean Giannetti and Justin Piccirillo

7/7/18

On a beautiful, sunny and clear blue day, family and friends gathered at the Hubbard Park Bandshell to celebrate the life of Dwight L. Needels by sharing heartfelt stories and cherished memories.