State Funding for Hamden

March 27, 2026

Dear Neighbor,

I hope you are having a great week.

Please read below for updates in our community!

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ICYMI - Hamden Day at the State Capitol will be held on April 8. This day is an opportunity to showcase what makes our town great. All are welcome to attend. If you are a Hamden based business and are interested in attending, please scan the QR code below.

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Earlier this month, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) board approved funding for two Hamden based projects. The Town of Hamden will receive $1.5 million for a new fire station, and the Children’s Center of Hamden will receive $250,000 for campus assessment and expansion planning.

Thank you to the CIF board for investing in Hamden. The new fire station will not only keep the residents of Hamden safe, but it will also provide much needed services to our community. The Children’s Center of Hamden has done tremendous work with the young people in our area, and this project will allow them to maintain their excellence.

These funds will not be officially released until the State Bond Commission gives the final approval later this year.

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There is roughly a month left of session. My colleagues and I have been working diligently in our respective committees to hammer out legislation.

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a cold but powerful press conference in support of Just Cause.

I also attended the CT Oral Health Initiative Legislative Breakfast.

Last but not least, I had the honor of attending the Connecticut Land Conservation Council conference at Wesleyan University.

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The Town of Hamden will hold a Traffic Safety Community Meeting on Saturday, April 18 at Best Video. They will discuss solutions to traffic issues on Ridge Road, Haverford Street and the High Meadow Road intersection.

Even if you can't attend the meeting, I'd encourage you to fill out the resident survey. It will remain open until April 11.

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ICMYI - The deadline to file your taxes is right around the corner. There are several free resources available this year for anyone who needs to file state and federal taxes.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help for low-to moderate-income (under $58,000) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Volunteers, sponsored by various organizations, receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Visit Connecticut's 2-1-1 website and the Free Tax Help page for VITA assistance updates, or visit the IRS Site Locator.
AARP's Tax-Aide Program, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the Internal Revenue Service, provides free tax counseling and preparation services to middle-and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to people age 60 and older. Many sites will e-file your federal and Connecticut returns at no cost to you. Visit the AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator to find a location near you.
The UConn Law School Tax Clinic is a pro bono (free) legal clinic that provides free legal help to low-income taxpayers with tax problems, either with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Lisa Perkins, Clinical Professor & Director, and law students will work on your case. The Tax Clinic also works with attorneys in Connecticut who volunteer to help low-income taxpayers pro bono. The Tax Clinic is independent and separate from the IRS and DRS. It is important to note, that the UCONN tax clinic is only able to assist individual taxpayers with Connecticut income tax problems. Contact Lisa Perkins at lisa.perkins@uconn.edu or 860-570-5165

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Upcoming Events

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ICYMI

The CT Coalition for Climate Action is now accepting applications for the third annual Climate Change Student Poster Contest!

The contest was created to celebrate Connecticut for being one of the first states in the nation to include Climate Change Studies as part of its science curriculum in public schools. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to create and submit a poster that highlights the importance of protecting the environment, and what we can do to reduce climate change.

Students and finalists are invited to the judging at the Capitol on Earth Day, April 22nd between 12–2:30pm. Semi-Finalists will be displayed at the state Capitol and the top three individual winners of the Grades 5–12 category will receive scholarships of $1000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place.

In addition to individual student entries, there will also be a K–4 Classroom Poster Category, with one poster submission per class. The winning classroom will receive a $100 Staples® gift card along with a visit from either Leah Lopez of Save the Sound or Save the Sound’s Soundkeeper, Bill Lucy.

Final poster design and registration form should be emailed as a PDF to CTClimateActionCoalition@gmail.com no later than April 1 at 5pm.

Click here to learn more.

The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) will hold their annual Women-Owned Business Day on April 8 at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

This event is an excellent opportunity for women entrepreneurs to connect with legislators and discuss issues that impact small women-owned businesses daily. Check out the graphic for more information.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that guiderail and attenuator upgrades will be performed on Route 15 southbound in North Haven, Hamden, and New Haven Exit 58 A - 46. This project is scheduled to be completed on Friday, April 17.

The right lane will be closed from 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM during the duration of the project. Click here to learn more.

The 2026 Summer Youth Works Employment applications are now available! This year we will not accept walk-in interviews so sign-up for your interview before the spots run out!

Check out their website for more information.