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Previewing the 2024 presidential election in Hamden 

On Tuesday, Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast their ballots, choosing the next President of the United States.

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Sleeping Giant State Park celebrates 100th anniversary 

Connecticut residents came out in droves to celebrate Sleeping Giant State Park’s 100th anniversary. Find out more here.

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More than books: How the Hamden Public Library has evolved into a community anchor

Since 2021, the Hamden Public Library has been adapting its services to better suit the needs of the community in town. Through the community needs assessment, the staff has begun offering programs to help Hamden outside of borrowing books.

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Three members of the Hamden Arts Commission threaten resignation following vice chair’s dismissal

The Hamden Arts Commission faced controversy following the non-reappointment of Vice Chair Diane Brown, leading to the resignation of three members and protests by others. Mayor Lauren Garrett cited Hamden’s revised town charter’s geographic requirements for commission composition as the reason for Brown’s removal.

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Hamden Public Schools address staff shortages and absenteeism

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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Flurry of restaurant chains eyeing openings in Hamden

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.…

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Inside Mayor Garrett’s re-election victory and concession call with Crystal Dailey

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett answered her phone as she took a few steps away from a group of roughly 30 campaign officials and supporters gathered in her backyard Tuesday night. It was just after 9 p.m. on Election Day. On the other end of the line was Crystal Dailey, a Hamden Board of Education member…

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Incumbent Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor

Democrat Lauren Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor, defeating Republican Crystal Dailey Tuesday night in the municipal election.

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Election Day as it happened: Garrett announces campaign win as unconfirmed results tally up

HQNN was at both mayoral campaign events Tuesday night as GOP candidate Crystal Dailey conceded to Lauren Garrett, who won her second term in an election that wasn’t close.

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Hamden mayor eyes a second term because ‘it is incredibly fulfilling’

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