HAMDEN – All Hamden residents, civic associations and business owners are invited to a community forum discussion at 7 Thursday night  in Thornton Wilder Hall of the Miller Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave. Mayor Scott D. Jackson wants to engage residents in a dialogue regarding their priorities, ideas and concerns for 2011, as well as a discussion on the upcoming budget. In addition, Jackson will report on accomplishments from 2010 and will talk about ongoing projects.

After his remarks, Jackson will open the forum to the public for questions and discussion.

"With budget season upon us, it is of the utmost importance to hear from the residents who utilize the services the town provides," he said. "I look forward to an evening of idea-sharing and discourse on how we can best meet the needs of our citizens."

HAMDEN -- Residents are invited to a housing fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the M.L. Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St.

The purpose of the fair will be to provide services, resource and product information related to housing opportunities, energy efficiency programs, mortgages and programs for structural or other repairs, and updated information on the Newhall remediation program. There also will be information about Hamden’s First Time Home Buyers program. Residents from the Newhall and Highwood sections are urged to attend.

"We are pleased to provide this opportunity to residents to learn about how we will make improvements to their community", said Dale Kroop, executive director of the Hamden Economic Development Corp.

Representatives from the town, local banks, United Illuminating Co. and the state Department of Environmental Protection and local realtors will be present. Residential energy donservation Kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information call Dale Kroop at 203-287-7033 or Richard Pearce at 203-248-3677.