Winter Storm Targets Hamden: Closures, Parking Ban And More

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden is bracing for a major winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the region beginning on Sunday and stretching into Monday.

Southern Connecticut is expected to get between 8 and 14 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Sleet may mix in with the snow in southern areas of the state, reducing the total accumulation, the National Weather Service said. Coastal Connecticut is expected to get the lower end of the range.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for southern Connecticut from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

Read more from the Town of Hamden below:

Parking Ban Announced

A parking ban will be in effect in Hamden from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 until further notice. The ban is being declared pursuant to Section 71.03 of the Code of the Town of Hamden. The parking ban prohibits any person to park, or allow to remain parked, any vehicle on any odd numbered portion of a town street or highway.

The ban further prohibits any person to allow or permit a vehicle to stand or park on any Town street or highway in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. The Hamden Police Department is authorized, pursuant to Section 71.08 of the Code of the Town of Hamden, to remove any vehicle parked in violation of this ordinance. Such removal shall be at the risk and expense of the owner of the vehicle.

Trash and Recycling Pick-Up Delay

All American Waste will not have regular pick-up on Monday, Jan. 26 due to the anticipated inclement weather. At this time, the pick-up normally scheduled for Monday will occur on Tuesday and so forth, culminating in Friday's pick-up taking place on Saturday.

Transfer Station

The Hamden Transfer Station will be closed Monday, Jan. 26 until further notice due to the anticipated inclement weather and associated clean-up operations.

Meeting Changes

The Legislative Council will not meet Monday, Jan. 26. At this time, the next meeting of the Legislative Council will take place Monday, Feb. 2.

Warming Center at Keefe Community Center

The overnight winter warming center at the Keefe Community Center Gym will offer extended hours today through Wednesday afternoon. The warming center opened at 12 noon on Friday, Jan. 23, and will remain open 24 hours per day until 12 noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Following this period, the warming center will return to its regular hours of 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., seven nights a week through March 29. Click here for more information.

Residents wishing to contribute to the warming center may do so by donating items such as instant noodle cups, macaroni and cheese cups, instant oatmeal packets, breakfast muffins, granola bars, nuts, trail mix, beef jerky, fruit cups, peanut butter or cheese crackers, bottled water, juice boxes, and paper products. Donations may be dropped off at the Keefe Community Center between their regular hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donation receipts will be available.

For more information, contact the Keefe Community Center at 203-562-5129 or the Columbus House Emergency Services Team at 203-768-7232.

Brooksvale Park

The Skating Pond at Brooksvale Park is closed until further notice.

Cold Weather Safety

Residents are encouraged to follow these extreme weather guidelines:

• United Way of CT 2-1-1: Severe Cold Weather Tips and Resources https://uwc.211ct.org/severe-cold-weather-tips-and-resources/
• CT DEMHS: Winter Weather Awareness https://portal.ct.gov/DEMHS/Emergency-Management/Resources-For-Individuals/Winter-Weather-Awareness/Winter-Weather-Awareness
• CT DEMHS: Extreme Cold/Winter Weather Storm Tips https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/emergency-management/resources-for-individuals/winter-weather-awareness/winter-weather-storm-tips
• CT DPH: Cold Weather Safety Resources https://portal.ct.gov/dph/communications/crisis-and-emergency-risk-communication/cold-weather
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• National Weather Service: www.weather.gov

Town officials are closely monitoring the anticipated inclement weather. Additional announcements will be released as storm conditions and preparations evolve.

Please stay off of the roads if possible to allow for cleanup and emergency vehicles. Always call 911 in an emergency.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-287-2600 or the Mayor’s Office at 203-287-7100 or by email at mayor@hamden.com.

See also:

• Snow Accumulation Estimates Increase For CT: Winter Storm Warning Issued
• ‘Stay Off The Roadways’: CT Officials Advise Residents To Avoid Travel Sunday As 18 Inches Of Snow Possible