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Coffee in hand, Hamden? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Hamden use a $200,000 grant to boost attendance?
  • How would 150 new units reshape this quiet Hamden neighborhood?
  • Ready for Acadia-level views just up the ridge from Hamden?

Also on today's calendar: Document Shredding Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: A morning shower; warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hamden Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — Hamden schools are getting a $200,000 state grant to support home visits aimed at improving student attendance and engagement. The funding comes through Connecticut's LEAP program, which has helped cut chronic absenteeism statewide and connects families with resources while strengthening relationships between schools, students, and the community.
   

2. Developer proposing 150-unit affordable housing in Hamden meets with neighbors (nhregister.com) — A 150‑unit "Paradise Woods" affordable housing proposal off Old Coach Highway is stirring strong debate among Hamden neighbors concerned about traffic, zoning, and neighborhood character. Developer John Ranciato Jr. says the 8‑30g project would boost Hamden's economy, add needed housing, and preserve some land, but residents worry about density, dead‑end roads becoming through streets, and future development nearby.
   

3. A Connecticut Hike With Acadia-Level Scenery and No Crowds (onlyinyourstate.com) — Just minutes from Hamden, the Regicides Trail in West Rock Ridge State Park offers challenging, rocky hiking with sweeping cliff-top views over New Haven and nearby towns. The article explains the 7-mile route, difficulty, historic Judges Cave site, and rare wildlife you might spot, plus tips on seasons, permits, and how long to plan for your trek.
   

4. QU Downs Iona, 4-0, on Senior Day (gobobcats.com) — Quinnipiac women's soccer gave Hamden fans plenty to cheer about on Senior Day, blanking Iona 4–0 at the Quinnipiac Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium. Four different Bobcats scored, goalkeeper Olivia Jarvis posted a 10‑save shutout, and the team notched its third straight clean sheet to improve to 8‑3‑1 overall.
   

5. Dead on a Sunday drop off Wednesday 13 tour dates (nextmosh.com) — A stop on the Wednesday 13 tour scheduled for Hamden on October 13 will go ahead without opening band Dead on a Sunday, whose singer is on doctor-ordered vocal rest. The group has canceled eight shows between October 8 and 16 across several states and refunded VIP meet-and-greet packages, but says they hope to return soon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Ernest R. Marchitto, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Hamden Elks Donates to West Haven VA Baby Shower —Peter Freiler Read on Patch
  • Quinnipiac University's Ken Kosior Receives Trailblazer Award For Advancing Clinical Education —John Morgan Read on Patch
  • Quinnipiac University To Host Annual Boomer's Boo Bash Saturday, Oct. 24 —John Morgan Read on Patch
  • Frustrated Walgreens Customer Wondering About a CVS Alternative…Any Better?
    Hello neighbors! I find myself already clobbered by a severe head & chest cold & once again my Walgreens (1697 Whitney Ave) is unable to fill my much… (Nextdoor Spring Glen)
  • You want a cat?
    Pick one from the 63 rescued from a Wallingford home this morning. (Nextdoor Sherman Ave)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Hamden. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Wallingford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamden here.

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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