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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an updated coronavirus booster in early October, however Hamden residents have not been quick to receive their dosages. Hamden residents are able to receive the updated booster vaccination at local pharmacies and health departments including CVS and Quinnipiack Valley Health District. The updated booster, also known as the…
The town of Hamden is home to many restaurants, whether it is a large establishment like Eli’s on Whitney or a startup like Sweet Tooth Skewers, there is always room for small places to grab a bite and Grab and Go Empanadas on Wheeler St. is no exception. Grab and Go Empanadas opened in August…
Quinnipiac University held its annual Boomer’s Boo Bash, welcoming members of the Hamden community to bring their families for Halloween-themed activities run by student organizations, student-athletes and local businesses.
The Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission pushed the vote on Quinnipiac University’s South Quad development plans after residents voiced concerns at the public hearing portion of the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Attorney Bernard Pellegrino spoke on behalf of Quinnipiac University, presenting the updated changes to the South Quad plans and Planned Development District (PDD)…
A recent Connecticut bear attack has heightened wildlife safety awareness among local Hamden residents. On Oct. 16, a black bear attacked a 10-year-old boy in Morris while he played in his grandparent’s backyard. A neighbor managed to scare off the bear after striking it with a crowbar, but the child required medical attention for non-life-threatening…
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…
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Gallery: Autumn in Hamden
It is now fall in Connecticut and the tree leaves are changing colors. Here are a few photos that were taken at Clarks Pond in Hamden.
Touting a three-term resume that includes successful efforts to enact telecommunications rights for the incarcerated, paid family medical leave and $15 minimum wage, Rep. Josh Elliott is vying for two more years as a Hamden state representative. Elliott, who has represented the 88th district since 2017, is on the ballot for the Nov. 8, Connecticut…
Instead of packaging materials for a quick grab-and-go, the doors were open for Hamden Public Library’s annual pumpkin decorating event on Oct. 17, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It makes me feel really great having kids and families coming back into the library,” said Marcy Goldman, head of children’s services. “It’s been a…