Hamden is facing chronic absenteeism and staff shortages head on. Learn how these issues affect students and teachers alike, and how the district plans to solve them.
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Hamden residents will soon be treated to new eateries in town including Genki Sushi, KPot and Panera Bread according to a post from mayor Lauren Garrett’s Facebook page on Nov. 7. The announcement was met with mixed reviews online, with some Hamden residents praising the town for bringing in more businesses to stimulate Hamden’s economy.…
A rowdy crowd early in the night turned silent and disappointed as Incumbent Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett won re-election over Republican Crystal Dailey. “I’m really happy with what we were able to accomplish,” Dailey said. Dailey’s supporters loudly cheered as she was announced a winner of districts one and eight, the first two districts to…
Democrat Lauren Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor, defeating Republican Crystal Dailey Tuesday night in the municipal election.
Haven Beer Company began the process of opening its business in Hamden almost one year ago. Today, they have begun renovations while still in the midst of a lawsuit. This is the story of the company’s challenges and the difficulties of opening a business in Hamden.
Despite having to balance her family life and enduring criticism, Democrat Lauren Garrett is seeking re-election on Nov. 8 as residents in her Connecticut town worry about property taxes and crime
Hamden municipal elections are coming up and newcomers and incumbents alike are seeking office in the mayoral, town clerk, board of education and legislative council races. Here is who you can expect to see on your ballot on Nov. 7. Mayor Republican Crystal Dailey: A Hamden Board of Education member and healthcare administrator, Dailey is…
Hamden has been using property taxes to curb its massive debt and pension liabilities — the highest in Connecticut. Maintaining high property taxes to pay off these debts however, may also be keeping renters from buying in Hamden and curbing the town’s growth. Many U.S. towns and cities rely heavily on property taxes to fund…
With fall in full effect, there is no shortage of vibrant yellows, oranges and reds that fill the landscape. Take a look at a few photos of the fall foliage captured at Sleeping Giant State Park, Quinnipiac University and across Hamden.
On an unseasonably warm fall Saturday, Quinnipiac University opened its Mount Carmel Campus Quad to local families and businesses for its eighth-annual Boomer’s Boo Bash, hosted by the university’s athletics department. Operating from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Oct. 28, the free event gave families with young children a wealth of activities to explore.…