Tips to stay safe in the heat and a breakdown of the UI Low-Income Discount Rate Plan

July 10, 2025


 

 

We're in the full swing of summer and after enduring an extreme heat wave, temperatures remain consistently high. Click here for a list of cooling centers in the Hamden area in case you need a place to cool down and stay safe. 

Additionally, you can call 2-1-1 to access essential health and human services 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection also has tips on heat preparedness, staying cool, and staying hydrated which you will find below.
 

UI Low-Income Discount Rate

United Illuminating offers a Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR) that is designed to help eligible residential customers facing financial hardship manage rising energy costs.

If you qualify, you'll receive a 10% (Tier 1) or 50% (Tier 2) discount on your current monthly charges.

Click here for more information.
 

AARP CT Livable Communities
Grant Program

The town of Hamden and local nonprofits are encouraged to apply for aid through the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) CT Livable Communities grant program. Applications are due by August 15 and must make our communities more livable for all ages and abilities.

Grants can range from small, short-term activities to larger, permanent solutions, but the maximum amount of any single grant will be $5,000.

For more information visit: AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Livable Communities Grant Program Applications
  
Lastly, nominate an outstanding volunteer age 50-plus for the Andrus Award for Community Service. The award winner’s charity of choice will receive a $3,000 donation from AARP CT.  The nomination deadline has been extended to September 1.  AARP Seeks 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees
 

40 Things to do in CT this July

From tubing on the Farmington River to taking a sunset river cruise on the Connecticut River to exploring one of the many great museums in our state to finding the best seafood shack or ice cream shop -- there is so much to do all over Connecticut this summer.

Click the image above for inspiration from the 40 Things to do in Connecticut list and find something fun to do this July!
 

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