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Chiropractic to campaigning: Republican candidate Mike Pace vying to become Hamden state representative

Mike Pace began his involvement within the town of Hamden over 20 years ago, establishing his chiropractic and acupuncture practice in the area. After noticing a steady increase in community issues throughout the years, he decided to place his name on the Connecticut General Election ballot.  “I might be in the right place at the…

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Far from their Florida home, QU students keep watch on Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida this past Wednesday hitting the Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas initially before making its way across the peninsula. After reaching the ocean again, the hurricane traveled back towards the mainland, landing just north of Charleston, South Carolina making its way up the east coast. Fort Myers and the…

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Local efforts in Hamden provide relief in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

As Hurricane Fiona stormed through parts of the Caribbean and Eastern Canada, millions of residents in Puerto Rico are struggling without water and power. On Sept. 18, officials announced Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm, knocking out power grids and causing an island-wide blackout.  According to LUMA Energy, the…

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Four Hamden streets to get new sidewalks, bike lanes, safety improvements

Four streets — Augur, Davis, Benham, Treadwell — are up for Hamden’s Walkable Sidewalks project beginning in 2023. This project entails new crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes and more on those roads to improve safety and walkability of the town. Hamden officials estimate construction will cost about $2.8 million. 80% of this funding will come from…

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Dumping large amounts of trash at Hamden Transfer Station will no longer be free

The town of Hamden will be implementing new fees for residents to use the local transfer station for large amounts of solid waste and compost in the coming months, Mayor Lauren Garrett told HQNN.  The Hamden Transfer Station is a resource for town residents that accepts various solid municipal waste and compost for recycling and…

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Gallery: Hamden celebrates changing seasons with annual Brooksvale Park Fall Festival

Friends of Brooksvale Park hosted their 22nd annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The annual festival celebrated the new season with activities including nature-themed crafts, a pumpkin path, food trucks and live music. Melina Khan contributed to this reporting.

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Gallery: Hamden electric vehicle car show honors National Drive Electric Week

The Hamden Energy Use and Climate Change Commission hosted its fifth annual Electric Vehicle Car show on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of National Drive Electric Week. Local electric vehicle owners brought their cars to the event, which was held at the Miller Public Library. Attendees and vehicle owners discussed the differences between electric and…

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When tragedy struck, community lifted Hamden’s Tavern By the Hall

Eli’s on Whitney, Wood-n-Tap, Aunt Chilada’s and more have become staples in Hamden to kick back during happy hour and gather for fun nights on weekends. However, the town has a new player looking to generate the same buzz: Tavern By the Hall, located at 2345 Whitney Ave. The restaurant is open seven days a…

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Hamden High PE grading system will not change until after 2022-23 school year

The Hamden High School class of 2023 left the Board of Education meeting Sept. 20 disheartened after learning that the revisions to the school’s grading policy will not go into effect until after this year’s college application deadline. At the end of the 2021-22 academic school year,  it came to the attention of a few…

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Staffing shortages in Hamden schools pose teacher burnout, safety concerns

Elizabeth Marini started her career at Hamden High School 16 years ago in the English Language Arts Department as a 10th-grade English teacher. She adopted the role as a literacy specialist in 2016, now having to balance both jobs amidst a staffing shortage in the district.  “I feel like at a moment’s notice, I have…