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Hamden community rallies behind 5-year-old cancer patient at “Skate for Luca” fundraiser

The event saw a high turnout of attendants and an even-more impressive total in money raised — bringing in almost $64,000.

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“Already in May we’re looking forward to this”: Dunbar United Church of Christ hosts 54th annual Apple Festival

The apple festival attracts residents and congregation members to celebrate the beginning of fall and enjoy tasty apple treats

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Hamden

An increase of Quinnipiac students parking in Sleeping Giant’s parking lot frustrates staff and hikers

A recent increase of Quinnipiac University students parking in the Sleeping Giant State Park parking lot on Mount Carmel Avenue comes amid a lack of spots at the university. Park-goers and hikers are upset because they are not able to park in the lot since it is full of students,officials who work at Sleeping Giant…

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What to know about Hamden Republican mayoral candidate Crystal Dailey

“I know what it feels like to only have $20 until payday to feed your kids,” Hamden Republican mayoral candidate Crystal Dailey said.  Dailey, 47, grew up in Yonkers, New York, around 15 miles outside of New York City, in project housing. She has worked all her life, from 14 to today.  She had two…

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Hamden approves special permit for first cannabis shop

After months of meetings, the Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 10 approved a special permit to allow the town’s first cannabis store to open on Whitney Avenue.

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Hamden Police reopen local synagogue amid investigation into bomb threat

Hamden officials declared Mishkan Israel safe after the local synagogue received a bomb threat Thursday.

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Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission approves affordable housing project

The plan is for Hamden residents to start moving into the town’s new housing project by 2025.

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Hamden acting chief of police announces retirement, mayor appoints chief from outside department

Timothy Wydra, acting chief of police in the Hamden Police Department, is stepping down after serving more than a year in the acting chief role.  Wydra, who joined the force in 1993, announced he would be leaving the department in a press release Monday. In his 17 months as acting chief, Mayor Lauren Garrett never…

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Hamden parents attend college financial planning workshop

Blood drives, weddings and regional festivals are all routine events at Hamden’s Whitneyville Cultural Commons. But on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28, dozens of local parents gathered around plastic folding tables in the Commons’ musty church basement for another reason: college financial planning. The attendees, most of whom are parents to high school juniors or…

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‘Paint Hamden Pink’ event remembers those lost to breast cancer, advocates for early screenings

Paint Hamden Pink held its annual kickoff event on Sept. 27 at Hamden Town Center Park, which was highlighted by four guest speakers.