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Wildlife sightings are up in Hamden, but experts say the real danger is to the animals

During her first summer on the job, in 2022, Hamden’s Assistant Animal Control Officer Monica Vece responded to a wildlife call regarding the death of a “very beautiful, young” red-tailed hawk.  “Unfortunately, he ate something that had (pesticide) in it and he passed away, and that’s unfortunately a lot of what we’re seeing more and…

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How Hamden drivers can stay safe during deer mating season

Deer mating season spans from late October through early January. In Connecticut, the peak of the season is the last two weeks of November, putting drivers at a higher risk of car accidents involving deer. According to Andrew Labonte, a biologist at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the deer population in…

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Hamden to introduce new way to reduce waste

Hamden is joining Connecticut’s pay as you throw (PAYT) program to encourage recycling and waste reduction, affecting all residents, including Quinnipiac students