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Previewing the 2024 presidential election in Hamden 

On Tuesday, Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast their ballots, choosing the next President of the United States.

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Presidential Debate Brings Together Communities Across Hamden

Communities gathered across Hamden to watch the presidential debate between Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday night.

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Hamden’s mayoral debate summarized: Here’s everything you need to know from last night.

Candidates spoke on their stances regarding issues within Hamden like taxes, local businesses, education, public safety and more.

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Garrett or Morton? Hamden residents discuss their choices on primary Election Day

(In order) Rose Jackson, Josephine Shabbott, Fran Nelson and Bridget Grenier. (Zachary Carter/HQNN). Voters gathered Tuesday to cast their votes in the Democratic primary election– voicing their opinions on the two mayoral candidates, the most important issues facing the town and the direction they feel Hamden is headed. The polls opened at 6 a.m. giving…

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Five things you need to know about the candidates before the Democratic primary

The Democratic primary in Hamden will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Registered Democrats in Hamden will vote to elect a candidate to run in the mayoral election on Tuesday Nov. 7. Here are five things you need to know about the election: 1. Who are the candidates? Incumbent Mayor Lauren Garrett is facing off…

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Here’s where to vote in each district for the Hamden Democratic primary

There are nine locations throughout Hamden that residents can go to vote for Lauren Garrett or Walter Morton in the mayoral primary on Tuesday Sept. 12 including libraries and schools.

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Hamden wants an arts hub in the former middle school site, but is the land safe?

After a recent fire in a fourth-floor utility room sparked conversations to renovate the former Hamden Middle School at 560 Newhall St, many residents are voicing their concerns regarding the building’s safety.  The building, formerly known as the Michael J Whalen Middle School, was constructed in 1956. Built on top of a landfill, the site…

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Al Lotto is back in Hamden’s mayoral race, this time as a write-in candidate

Lotto decided to return to the race, claiming Hamden residents are tired of the two-party system.

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Mayor Leng lifts Hamden’s indoor mask mandate, remains in public buildings

Hamden removes mask mandate for non-municipal buildings four days before mayoral election

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Final Hamden mayoral debate showcases candidates’ plans for town’s future

The candidates for the Hamden mayoral election debated topics such as finances, crime and affordable housing.