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Meriden Thwarts Internet Disruption, Emergency Services Unaffected

2/18/2026

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The City of Meriden, Connecticut, reported an attempt to disrupt internet services.
Mayor Kevin Scarpati said the IT department acted quickly to prevent interruptions and that non-essential services may face limitations until full functionality is achieved.
Emergency services will remain unaffected.
Scarpati thanked city staff and the community for their patience.
There is no indication this incident is linked to the 48-hour ransomware attack on New Britain's city network.

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The City of Meriden, Connecticut, reported an attempt to disrupt internet services.
Mayor Kevin Scarpati said the IT department acted quickly to prevent interruptions and that non-essential services may face limitations until full functionality is achieved.
Emergency services will remain unaffected.
Scarpati thanked city staff and the community for their patience.
There is no indication this incident is linked to the 48-hour ransomware attack on New Britain's city network.