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Inside Mayor Garrett’s re-election victory and concession call with Crystal Dailey

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett answered her phone as she took a few steps away from a group of roughly 30 campaign officials and supporters gathered in her backyard Tuesday night. It was just after 9 p.m. on Election Day. On the other end of the line was Crystal Dailey, a Hamden Board of Education member…

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Here’s who won the municipal elections in Hamden

Hamden’s candidates for mayor, town clerk, Board of Education and Legislative Council faced off in Tuesday’s municipal elections. Democrats retained the mayor’s office and won a majority of the council and BOE.  “Thank you to all of the amazing candidates on Row A and congratulations to all of the candidates on the ballot that were…

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Incumbent Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor

Democrat Lauren Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor, defeating Republican Crystal Dailey Tuesday night in the municipal election.

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Election Hamden

Election Day as it happened: Garrett announces campaign win as unconfirmed results tally up

HQNN was at both mayoral campaign events Tuesday night as GOP candidate Crystal Dailey conceded to Lauren Garrett, who won her second term in an election that wasn’t close.

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Hamden Special Projects

Haven Brewery faces challenges opening in Hamden

Haven Beer Company began the process of opening its business in Hamden almost one year ago. Today, they have begun renovations while still in the midst of a lawsuit. This is the story of the company’s challenges and the difficulties of opening a business in Hamden.

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Vittles Food Truck bringing southern flair to Connecticut

Vittles Food Truck is offering southern comfort food such as fried chicken sandwiches and pork rinds to Connecticut.

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Crime Election Feature Hamden

Hamden mayor eyes a second term because ‘it is incredibly fulfilling’

Despite having to balance her family life and enduring criticism, Democrat Lauren Garrett is seeking re-election on Nov. 8 as residents in her Connecticut town worry about property taxes and crime

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Election Hamden

A look at each of Hamden’s municipal election candidates

Hamden municipal elections are coming up and newcomers and incumbents alike are seeking office in the mayoral, town clerk, board of education and legislative council races. Here is who you can expect to see on your ballot on Nov. 7.  Mayor  Republican  Crystal Dailey: A Hamden Board of Education member and healthcare administrator, Dailey is…

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Hamden Special Projects

Hamden’s high property tax plagues town aiming to curb shortfall

Hamden has been using property taxes to curb its massive debt and pension liabilities — the highest in Connecticut. Maintaining high property taxes to pay off these debts however, may also be keeping renters from buying in Hamden and curbing the town’s growth. Many U.S. towns and cities rely heavily on property taxes to fund…

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PHOTOS: Hamden in the fall

With fall in full effect, there is no shortage of vibrant yellows, oranges and reds that fill the landscape. Take a look at a few photos of the fall foliage captured at Sleeping Giant State Park, Quinnipiac University and across Hamden.