Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Back To School: Hamden 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com) — Families in Hamden can now plan for the 2026-27 school year, with students set to return to Hamden Public Schools on Monday, August 31. The district calendar outlines key no-school days for holidays, professional development, and recesses, plus a projected last student day of June 15. Residents are encouraged to review the full calendar as some dates may change.
• Man shot and wounded at Bridgeport complex, site of earlier fatal shooting (nhregister.com) — A Hamden man previously killed at Bridgeport's P.T. Barnum Apartments was remembered the same day another man was critically wounded in a new shooting at the complex. Police are investigating whether the incidents are connected and are asking anyone with information about Saturday's gunfire to contact Detective Elizabeth Santora.
After asking for help with a rug donation, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Christine, who not only donated an exquisite rug, but also offered genuinely interesting and wonderful conversation. What a lovely reminder that kindness is key. Thank you, Christine for sharing your kindness with me. (Nextdoor Centerville)
Hello. I am looking to rent and I have two dogs. Can anyone point me in the right direction (Nextdoor Pine Rock)
KFC posted a job opening for Assistant Unit Manager in Hamden. Apply here.
Quinnipiac University posted a job opening for Assistant Women's Softball Coach in Hamden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamden here.
🗞 Nearby News
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New Haven
Connecticut Singer-Songwriter Liz Mcnicholl Is Remembered After Her Death, With New Haven Music Families Honoring the Irish Folksinger and Educator She Built at Musical Folk (chicagomusicguide.com)
New Haven man shot through apartment window, police say he was targeted (wfsb.com)
Lucas Rocklin - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer - New Haven, CT (bestlawyers.com)
Wallingford
Back To School: Wallingford 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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