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Gallery: Hamden electric vehicle car show honors National Drive Electric Week

The Hamden Energy Use and Climate Change Commission hosted its fifth annual Electric Vehicle Car show on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of National Drive Electric Week. Local electric vehicle owners brought their cars to the event, which was held at the Miller Public Library. Attendees and vehicle owners discussed the differences between electric and…

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When tragedy struck, community lifted Hamden’s Tavern By the Hall

Eli’s on Whitney, Wood-n-Tap, Aunt Chilada’s and more have become staples in Hamden to kick back during happy hour and gather for fun nights on weekends. However, the town has a new player looking to generate the same buzz: Tavern By the Hall, located at 2345 Whitney Ave. The restaurant is open seven days a…

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Hamden High PE grading system will not change until after 2022-23 school year

The Hamden High School class of 2023 left the Board of Education meeting Sept. 20 disheartened after learning that the revisions to the school’s grading policy will not go into effect until after this year’s college application deadline. At the end of the 2021-22 academic school year,  it came to the attention of a few…

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Staffing shortages in Hamden schools pose teacher burnout, safety concerns

Elizabeth Marini started her career at Hamden High School 16 years ago in the English Language Arts Department as a 10th-grade English teacher. She adopted the role as a literacy specialist in 2016, now having to balance both jobs amidst a staffing shortage in the district.  “I feel like at a moment’s notice, I have…

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Hamden Police Department receives over 100 working firearms during Gun Buyback program

The Hamden Police Department received a total of 103 working firearms, including two assault weapons over this past weekend during its second-ever Gun Buyback event allowing individuals to safely dispose of unwanted firearms. Donations were accepted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. where many residents and non-residents could receive cash and gift cards in exchange…

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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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Sweet sweet Hamden: New bakeries are being added to the town’s mix

When driving through the Hamden area, one finds a plethora of local businesses making up the heart of the community. Some of the most attractive are the sweet shops that can be found throughout the town, which now has three new shops making their presence known.  Sweet Tooth Skewers (Instagram, Facebook) This from-home sweet shop,…

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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…

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Gimme Shelter fundraising exceeds $25k as locals continue push for animal shelter

Amid years of uncertainty surrounding the establishment of a Hamden animal shelter, one town resident has taken up fundraising efforts through the formation of the nonprofit organization, Gimme Shelter.  The organization, which was started in 2017 by Hamden resident Lenny Young, is the principal contributor to the town’s Animal Control Gift Fund, which raises funds…

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Connecticut has a plan to stop child trafficking, families can lead the way

Legislation has passed, but without local communities’ taking on the issue, there can’t be much done.