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Neighbors raise concerns over QU’s new development plans, delaying vote

The Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission pushed the vote on Quinnipiac University’s South Quad development plans after residents voiced concerns at the public hearing portion of the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Attorney Bernard Pellegrino spoke on behalf of Quinnipiac University, presenting the updated changes to the South Quad plans and Planned Development District (PDD)…

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Calls for renovation of old middle school reignited after fire

The Hamden Fire Department is investigating the Oct. 16, fire at the vacant former Hamden Middle School, located at 550 Newhall St. Fire Marshal Brian Dolan told HQNN the fire was reported around 5:15 p.m. in a fourth-floor utility room that contained “miscellaneous items.”  The building was further damaged by the fire. The former middle…

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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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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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Leng to leave office as Hamden elects new mayor

After over six years in the town’s highest executive office, Leng prepares to move on

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Democrats dominate in Hamden election

Mayor-elect Lauren Garrett celebrates 19 out of 20 Democratic victories in Hamden

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‘I’m done:’ Ron Gambardella and Republicans suffer election defeats

Hamden continues to vote Democrat, marking the 24th consecutive year without a Republican mayor

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Democrat Lauren Garrett wins Hamden mayoral race

Voters elect their first female mayor in 24 years

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Hamden voters head to polls as candidates continue to campaign

With Hamden town elections underway, voters and candidates flock to the polling stations.

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Hamden 2021 elections: What to know before heading to the poll

As Hamden voters head to polls tomorrow, learn who the candidates are, where the polling locations located and how the ballots look like