Mike D'Agostino

In September 2019, Hamden Public Schools set the standard for a comprehensive manufacturer classroom-to-career pipeline with its creation of the Hamden Engineering Careers Academy (HECA).

Personal care attendants (PCAs) will have additional access to affordable health insurance after an agreement was reached to expand the application deadline for PCAs to apply for the first round of the new premium assistance benefit.

Earlier today, the State’s Community Investment Fund (CIF) granted $5.4 million to the Town of Hamden for a proposed Arts and Cultural Center in the Newhall neighborhood.

During yesterday’s General Law Committee Hearing, we were joined by two 4-legged testifiers who “barked” their support for HB 6615, An Act Concerning Dog Racing.

Starting today, the Hamden Assessor's Office will be accepting new applications for credits on real estate tax bills for qualifying elderly and/or disabled residents and local veteran residents.

On Friday I toured the old middle school grounds in the Newhall neighborhood with Town Officials, delegation members and DECD Commissioner, Alexandra Daum, to discuss projects included in the Town’s proposed Community Investment Fund (CIF) application.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share some upcoming events and available resources in our community, including mobile food pantry dates, upcoming health clinics, warming center updates and an upcoming Town Hall I will participate in.

Over the last few months, the legislature has worked in a bipartisan and collaborative effort with the Governor and police union to draft this agreement with an emphasis on retention and recruitment.