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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The Hamden Fire Department is investigating the Oct. 16, fire at the vacant former Hamden Middle School, located at 550 Newhall St. Fire Marshal Brian Dolan told HQNN the fire was reported around 5:15 p.m. in a fourth-floor utility room that contained “miscellaneous items.” The building was further damaged by the fire. The former middle…
After a student was found with a handgun at school last month, the community came together to find ways to increase safety of students
Hamden Public Schools to offer free breakfasts and lunches to its students for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Hamden school district is looking to break up traditional classes in the public middle school, creating heterogeneous groupings in all classes, except mathematics, according to a Hamden’s Board of Education statement, posted on Facebook Group Page Hamden Residents for Change. In it, the update reads, “The members of the Board’s Curriculum committee agreed with…