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Connecticut Hamden

More than books: How the Hamden Public Library has evolved into a community anchor

Since 2021, the Hamden Public Library has been adapting its services to better suit the needs of the community in town. Through the community needs assessment, the staff has begun offering programs to help Hamden outside of borrowing books.

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Hamden Special Projects

Hamden Public Schools and segregated classrooms, five years later

For the full version adapted with multimedia click here When Tarah Pawloski moved to Hamden in 2017, she wanted to find the best school for her two young children. She hoped to send her kids to a place with diversity, both racially and socio-economically. “I went to a high school that was all white and…

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How and why Sleeping Giant State Park remains ‘paradise’

https://qujournalism.shorthandstories.com/what-makes-sleeping-giant-state-park-so-special/index.html

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Hamden

Three members of the Hamden Arts Commission threaten resignation following vice chair’s dismissal

The Hamden Arts Commission faced controversy following the non-reappointment of Vice Chair Diane Brown, leading to the resignation of three members and protests by others. Mayor Lauren Garrett cited Hamden’s revised town charter’s geographic requirements for commission composition as the reason for Brown’s removal.

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Hamden

Teriyaki Madness set to open in Hamden, the first one in Connecticut

Teriyaki Madness is coming to Hamden in mid-December. It is the first time this fast food chain will be opening in Connecticut.

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Hamden Homelessness Special Projects

Mental health, Hamden Plaza and living without your name on a lease: The misconstrued stigma surrounding homelessness in Hamden

An inside look into the life of a member of Hamden’s homeless population, how they make their living and the impact of homelessness in the areas where they congregate.

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Hamden

Water fountains remain out of service in Hamden parks

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, water fountains shut down across the country as a precautionary measure. Three years later, COVID is still surging and the Hamden community is still left without access to many public water fountains. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency on March 10, 2020. Many changes to…

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Hamden Special Projects

Hamden Public Schools address staff shortages and absenteeism

Hamden is facing chronic absenteeism and staff shortages head on. Learn how these issues affect students and teachers alike, and how the district plans to solve them.

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Hamden

Flurry of restaurant chains eyeing openings in Hamden

Hamden residents will soon be treated to new eateries in town including Genki Sushi, KPot and Panera Bread according to a post from mayor Lauren Garrett’s Facebook page on Nov. 7.  The announcement was met with mixed reviews online, with some Hamden residents praising the town for bringing in more businesses to stimulate Hamden’s economy.…

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Election Hamden

A look at Crystal Dailey’s election night gathering

A rowdy crowd early in the night turned silent and disappointed as Incumbent Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett won re-election over Republican Crystal Dailey.  “I’m really happy with what we were able to accomplish,” Dailey said. Dailey’s supporters loudly cheered as she was announced a winner of districts one and eight, the first two districts to…