From the R-J newsroom, Tuesday June 9

From the R-J newsroom, Tuesday, June 9

A kindergarten addition at Hanover School and boiler replacement at City Hall are among the items the Meriden City Council is expected to discuss tonight as part of more than $14 million in proposed projects that would require borrowing. Look for the story in Wednesday’s Record-Journal.

Also in Wednesday’s newspaper, we will let you know why the flag of France is being displayed in downtown Wallingford.

As part of our continuing profiles of local valedictorians, look for the story on Sheehan’s top student.

By the way, I just watched the video interview with Platt’s valedictorian on MyRecordJournal.com Videographer Ben Smithwick and reporter Andrew Perlot did a great job. Check it out.

In sports, Southington and Cheshire boys volleyball teams square off in state tournament semi-final action tonight. That game is at Shelton High school starting at 7 p.m. Look for full coverage in the sports section of Wednesday’s Record-Journal.

Upcoming in the Record-Journal

Lots of weekend events in our area. We will be covering the Southington Relay for Life event and the Brian D. McCarthy Scholarship basketball tournament in Wallingford. Look for stories and photos in weekend editions of the Record-Journal.

On MyRecordJournal.com

Find out about an accident on 691 West that slowed traffic this morning. Check out all the latest headlines.

Don’t forget to vote in our online poll on internet use at public libraries.

Check out my latest written blog on re-using Dunkin donut coffee cups.