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🌱 Patch AM: Hamden Private School Sued After Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student

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What's up Hamden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lawsuit details alleged abuse and school response at Hamden Hall
  • Hamden Hall scholar advances as National Merit semifinalist

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hamden Private School Sued After Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student (patch.com) — Hamden readers are learning more about a lawsuit filed by a former Hamden Hall Country Day School student who alleges she was sexually abused by a teacher on and off campus. The suit claims the school failed to protect her despite warning signs, while administrators say they promptly reported concerns, cooperated with authorities, and terminated the teacher, who has pleaded not guilty to related criminal charges.
   

• Hamden Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (patch.com) — Hamden residents can celebrate Hamden Hall student Ruoxi Zhou, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, placing among the top-scoring high school seniors nationwide. Zhou now advances in a rigorous process that could lead to a share of $24 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Spring Glen Garden Club will be a the Brooksvale Fall Festival —DOROTHY JOHNSON Read on Patch
  • google really needs to explain its widget setup better 😂 I was confused and thought I had to do it in the Google app.
    It never clearly said to start on the iPhone Home Screen. Thankfully, YouTube came in clutch and showed me the steps! (Nextdoor Ridge to State)
  • I sit on the board for a small Complex in New Haven.
    We are looking for recommendations for a snow removal company but we need someone who owns small trucks. The complex is not huge for big trucks. If… (Nextdoor Pine Rock)
  • Connecticut Pest Elimination posted a job opening for CT Pest Control Service Technician in Hamden. Apply here.
  • Regional Water Authority posted a job opening for Customer Services Representative (Bilingual Spanish/English) in New Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamden here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • $250K scratch-off lands in hands of West Haven lottery player (shorenewsnetwork.com)

New Haven

  • 2 CT Children's Hospitals Rank Among New England's Best By U.S. News (patch.com)

North Branford

  • Man Charged In Burglary After Cellphone Left At Scene: North Branford Police (patch.com)

Ok Hamden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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