Hamden Charter Changes OK’d For Ballot

Residents will have the chance to vote for four-year mayoral terms as part of a charter-revision question that will be on November’s ballot.

Parking Ban Announced For Street Sweeping In Hamden

A parking ban will be in effect for several streets in Hamden for street sweeping and cleanup, Mayor Lauren Garrett announced.

Mike Pace Reaches Fundraising Goal

Pace is the Republican candidate for state representative in the 88th District.

Sen. Cabrera Requests Insurance Regulators Deny Rate Hikes

"The greed displayed here is objectionable and will have a serious, detrimental impact on people in our state."

‘Noise & Unkindness’ Drive New Member Off Hamden Board Of Education

A Board of Education member has left what she described as a combative and tense atmosphere after less than a year on the board.

Fees Proposed For Use Of Hamden Transfer Station

“Our goal in charging for the use of the Transfer Station is not to punish users, it is to stop the abusers,” officials wrote.

Former Mayoral Candidate Appointed To Hamden Legislative Council

The appointment fills the vacant seat left by longtime Councilwoman Marjorie Bonadies, who resigned in May.

Police Chief Search Committee Announced In Hamden

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett has announced a five-member search committee for a police chief.

Moody's Removes Hamden's Negative Outlook

A second rating agency has changed Hamden’s outlook from negative to stable, officials announced.

Zoners Debate, Table Sports Night-Lighting Change

A proposal to raise the permitted height of sports facility lighting has generated controversy in Hamden among light sleepers and others.

Acting Fire Chief Appointed In Hamden

Mayor Lauren Garrett announced the appointment on Friday.

Hamden Fire Chief Merwede Retires After Nearly 30 Years Of Service

“Chief Merwede has left a tremendous mark on Hamden’s Fire Department and has guided them through challenging times,” officials said.

Hamden's Negative Outlook Removed By Credit Rating Agency

The credit rating agency has moved Hamden’s outlook from negative to stable, officials announced.

CT Electric Buses Removed From Service After Fire

CTtransit has temporarily suspended use of its electric buses after one of them burst into flames in Hamden over the weekend.

Outdoor Dining, Pot Regulations Discussed In Hamden

The Planning and Zoning Board discussed both topics at its July meeting. A draft proposal has been unveiled for cannabis regulations.

Hamden Fire Chief To Retire

Chief Gary Merwede is retiring after nearly 30 years with the Hamden Fire Department.

Medicare For All Resolution Advances In Hamden

The resolution voices Hamden’s “enthusiastic” backing of single-payer, universal health care.

Hamden Sets Plan To Boost Affordable Housing

The administration drafted a list of goals to grow housing opportunities that will meet the needs of diverse residents in a holistic fashion

Conflict Charged In Hamden Record-Destruction Case

The same law firm that was hired to investigate a FOIA request has been hired to defend the town against a complaint on the same request.

Independence Day Holiday Announcements In Hamden

Officials announce the schedule for town buildings and the trash & recycling collection for the Independence Day holiday.

Candidates Sought For Vacancy On Hamden Legislative Council

The Hamden Republican Town Committee is looking for candidates to be nominated for a vacancy on the Legislative Council.

New ‘Station 2’ Firehouse Headed To Hamden

State and local leaders lauded the allocation of $9.95 million for a new Hamden firehouse and improvements to the Keefe Center.

Acting Town Planner Appointed In Hamden

Mayor Lauren Garrett recently announced the appointment.

4‑Year Mayor Term Back On Hamden Agenda

Charter aims to improve governmental accountability and productivity in town.

Maritza Bond Campaign for Secretary of the State Surpasses Goal

Democrat Exceeds $90,000 in Total Funds Raised, Will File Papers to Receive $400,000 Clean Election Grant from State

Hamden Looks To Tackle Tenants' Rights

Representatives are championing a resolution focused on defending tenants from substandard and unfair housing conditions.

Generational Change Afoot In Hamden Town Registrar’s Office

Longtime Democratic Registrar of Voters Rose Mentone intends to retire at the end of her current term.

Hamden Signs Off On Wintergreen Sale Agreement

The sale of a Hamden school is one step closer to finalization, offering a potentially high-stakes opportunity to right past fiscal wrongs.

Hamden’s IT Systems ‘Compromised’: Mayor Garrett

The town’s emergency services are uninterrupted, according to Mayor Lauren Garrett.

Hamden Budgeters Barely Beat The Clock

It was 60 seconds until midnight. A half-mill tax cut hung in the balance.

Top Hamden Republican Packs Her Bags

The Legislative Council member said she’s resigning her position to move to a town with lower taxes and more conservative politicians.

Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshals Announced In Hamden

The Hamden Veterans Commission has selected a veteran & a citizen who have exhibited their ongoing dedication & support of veterans in town.

Wydra Appointed Acting Police Chief In Hamden

The town will conduct a "wide search with input from the community" as it chooses its new Police Chief, according to Mayor Lauren Garrett.

Hamden Police Chief Retiring

The retirement is effective next Monday, according to officials.

Hamden Faces Fiscal Skeletons

The memo from town leadership: There’s no honest way around a tax increase this year.

Hamden Mayor ‘Alarmed’ By Destruction Of Police Records

An investigation has been launched after Hamden shredded more than 100 police internal affairs files while a request for them was pending.

Sen. Cabrera Votes In Favor Of Student Health Services Expansion

Cabrera also voted for the Child Care Support Bill.

Hamden Dumps Affordable Housing Developer

Hamden’s Legislative Council officially axes proposed Newhall Street building plan.

Hamden 'Nip' Sales Top 526K; Town Gets $26K From Deposit Surcharge

According to a CT law, Hamden will receive funds from the 526,106 alcoholic nip bottles that were sold in town in the last six months.

Chamber Has Concerns Over Hamden Mayor’s Proposed Tax Increase

The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce noted that Hamden currently has the third highest mill rate in CT and said “that cannot continue.”