Workers Sue Restaurant; Quinnipiac President Announces Retirement; Local Runners' Results From Boston Marathon: Hamden News

There was plenty of news across Hamden over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the “Post on Patch” button at the top right of the site.

• Police Search For Mother, Infant Reported Missing From Hamden

A Silver Alert was issued for the baby on Thursday night after police received a report that the mother hadn’t been seen in over a month.>>>Read More.

• Workers Sue Hamden Restaurant Over Lost Wages: Report

The former employees have filed a lawsuit claiming that they were paid as little as just over $3 an hour.>>>Read More.

• Shots Fired At Vehicle In Hamden: Police

A passenger in a car was seen firing several gunshots at another vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Quinnipiac University President Announces Retirement

John L. Lahey has served as president of Quinnipiac for more than three decades.>>>Read More.

• Kitchen Fire Displaces 3 Students From Quinnipiac Housing Complex

The fire occurred Tuesday evening at a residential apartment complex.>>>Read More.

• Woman Pulled From Sinking Van ‘Aggressively Resisted’ Rescue Efforts In Lake Whitney: Hamden Police

The woman was rescued on Thursday morning after her vehicle went into Lake Whitney.>>>Read More.

• Chronic Absenteeism in Schools: How Do Hamden Students Rate?

The state of Connecticut released data about chronic absenteeism including local district numbers. Here's how your local district fared.>>>Read More.

• Multiple Fires Caused By Discarded Smoking Materials: Hamden Fire Department

Firefighters have responded to two fires within the past three days that officials say were the result of discarded smoking materials.>>>Read More.

• Boston Marathon 2017: How Did Runners From Hamden Do?

A total of nine Connecticut residents finished among the top 1,000, and we'll let you know how local residents fared.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: Ronald A. Aceto, 69, of Hamden

Ron, a U.S. Army veteran, co-established R&R Repair & Remodeling more than 25 years ago. Most of all, Ron loved his family.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: Richard J. ‘Ricky’ Hodgkins III, 30, of Hamden

Rick loved life. He adored his family, enjoyed gourmet cooking, walking his dog, Wookie, and playing high-tech video games with friends.>>>Read More.

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• 4/20 Legal Marijuana Quinnipiac Poll Hits New High of Support
• $140K Raised at Sacred Heart Academy Auction
• Latest Hamden Homes for Sale
• Upcoming Open Houses in Hamden