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Police pups: A look into Hamden’s K-9 Unit

As Lieutenant Jason Venditto opens the back door of his patrol car with “K-9” and “Knight” painted on the side, loud, excited barking is heard. He opens the door and a large, black German shepherd emerges – tail wagging and a tongue hanging out of its mouth. Knight jumped out of the car and bolted.…

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Neighbors raise concerns over QU’s new development plans, delaying vote

The Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission pushed the vote on Quinnipiac University’s South Quad development plans after residents voiced concerns at the public hearing portion of the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Attorney Bernard Pellegrino spoke on behalf of Quinnipiac University, presenting the updated changes to the South Quad plans and Planned Development District (PDD)…

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Gallery: Autumn in Hamden

It is now fall in Connecticut and the tree leaves are changing colors. Here are a few photos that were taken at Clarks Pond in Hamden.

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Gallery: Hamden celebrates changing seasons with annual Brooksvale Park Fall Festival

Friends of Brooksvale Park hosted their 22nd annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The annual festival celebrated the new season with activities including nature-themed crafts, a pumpkin path, food trucks and live music. Melina Khan contributed to this reporting.

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Local Hamden church celebrates and shares culture during annual Egyptian festival

400 Ridge Road in Hamden was a vibrant display of culture this past weekend during the annual Virgin Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church’s Egyptian festival. The festival, which has been ongoing for 12 years, was founded by Father Abraham Azmy and has seen significant growth since its inception. It also used to be…

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Highsmith, new Hamden Schools’ chief, plans to lead by example

When Gary Highsmith walked into the admissions office at Southern Connecticut State University, he had no idea where the future would take him. Now, as the new first Black superintendent of Hamden Public Schools, he reflects on the journey that got him there. Highsmith grew up in New Haven with five siblings and lived in…