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Garrett or Morton? Hamden residents discuss their choices on primary Election Day

(In order) Rose Jackson, Josephine Shabbott, Fran Nelson and Bridget Grenier. (Zachary Carter/HQNN). Voters gathered Tuesday to cast their votes in the Democratic primary election– voicing their opinions on the two mayoral candidates, the most important issues facing the town and the direction they feel Hamden is headed. The polls opened at 6 a.m. giving…

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Here’s what to know about the Hamden primary election, so far

Incumbent Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett is facing off Tuesday against Democratic primary challenger Walter Morton IV. Here’s the latest information.

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Hamden primary debate: Garrett, Morton face off in Democratic mayoral primary debate

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett and primary challenger Walter Morton IV discussed the town’s finances, schools and police in a debate before Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

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Five things you need to know about the candidates before the Democratic primary

The Democratic primary in Hamden will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Registered Democrats in Hamden will vote to elect a candidate to run in the mayoral election on Tuesday Nov. 7. Here are five things you need to know about the election: 1. Who are the candidates? Incumbent Mayor Lauren Garrett is facing off…

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Here’s where to vote in each district for the Hamden Democratic primary

There are nine locations throughout Hamden that residents can go to vote for Lauren Garrett or Walter Morton in the mayoral primary on Tuesday Sept. 12 including libraries and schools.

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The Hamden Juvenile Review Board continues to reduce youth crime

For Lamond Battle, he’s seen it all at Hamden High School. From a former student who graduated in 2007 to the supervisor of security, Battle has seen kids act up and even fights break loose. However, his passion for community grew, having him come back to the high school as a security guard. He enjoys getting…

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Wildlife sightings are up in Hamden, but experts say the real danger is to the animals

During her first summer on the job, in 2022, Hamden’s Assistant Animal Control Officer Monica Vece responded to a wildlife call regarding the death of a “very beautiful, young” red-tailed hawk.  “Unfortunately, he ate something that had (pesticide) in it and he passed away, and that’s unfortunately a lot of what we’re seeing more and…

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Hamden’s Sweet Seidner’s serves up holiday treats.

From starting in commercial kitchens creating cookie care packages to now owning a storefront and baking almost 500 cookies a day, Jodi Seidner has been baking practically all her life. Now she bakes out of Sweet Seidner’s, located in Hamden. ”We opened this location in June, and we’ve been in business since November 2015,” Seidner…

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Youth athletes have left the field, will they come back?

Youth sports. One of the most important aspects of growing up. It’s where young children learn how to work as a team, exercise and socialize with their friends. The number of youth sport participation is not something that is typically thought about. Picture the local baseball fields, soccer pitches or basketball courts. They are typically…

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For college students, social media can be cyberstalking threat

A student leaving home to attend college wants to know that they will live in a safe environment to learn, make friends and create memorable experiences. Parents likewise want that for their children. However, as one Quinnipiac alumni know, the crime of cyberstalking presents an ongoing, silent threat against victims.  Geoff Hill, who graduated in…