You'll get to read more about this soon in the Register but in the meantime, here's a press release from the office of Hamden Mayor Scott D. Jackson:

Temporary Closing of a Portion of Hamden's Farmington Canal Greenway –

Construction of Hamden's Farmington Canal Skiff Street underpass will begin on

and continue through October 4, 2011

Farmington Canal Greenway between Connolly Parkway and the Dixwell Avenue Greenway

entrance south of the Hamden Middle School will be closed to the public. Trail users will be

temporarily diverted to Skiff Street. “Detour” and “Caution” signage will be posted in appropriate

locations.

The project will eliminate the need to use the existing Skiff Street crosswalk, with the construction

of a well-lit, 110 foot underpass. Safety measures include security cameras and emergency call

boxes.

Any questions or concerns during the project should be directed to Dan Kops in the Town of

Hamden Planning and Zoning Department at 203-281-7070.

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Hi Folks,
As many of you know, Hamden always does a fantastic fireworks display. As long as it doesn't rain on Friday, we will see them at 9:20 p.m. at Town Center Park. If it's raining, the U.S. Army Field band concert, scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Friday at the park formerly known as Meadowbrook Golf Course, will be in the Hamden High auditorium, and the fireworks will be Saturday night.
Here's the rub: The Hamden Volunteer Fire Fighters sponsor the fireworks and do the fundraising thereof. However, Chairman Karl Olson is reporting that donations are down for the $25,000 event and more than $7,000 still needs to be raised. They will be passing the hat at the fireworks. Please do your best to help. I know I will be.

Hi Folks,
I'm on vacation at the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant in New London and I wanted to let you know that two young ladies from Hamden did very well at preliminary competitions tonight.
Morgan Amarone, 23, tied for lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit with Acacia Courtney, 18. Some of you may remember that Acacia was Connecticut's Outstanding Teen two years ago.
We had a preliminary competition Thursday night too. In the Miss division, Alexandria Puglisi of Cheshire won the talent award. I mention her just because she lives up the road from Hamden.
One of our teens who happens to be from Wolcott but who holds the title of Greater Hamden's Outstanding Teen, won the talent award. Brianna Leigh Smail sang "The Wizard and I" from the great musical about the witches of Oz, "Wicked."
Things are pretty darn exciting up here at the Garde Arts Center. We've had excellent preliminary competitions. I invite all of you to join us Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Garde for finals night. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

 This just out of the mayor's office --

HAMDEN – Mayor Scott D. Jackson announces the start of the biggest and most diverse Hamden Farmers Market to date. The revamped Farmers Market will be held Fridays 11:00AM – 3:00 PM starting June 24. The market will be open every Friday until October 7. As per years past it will be held in the Miller Library Lower Parking Lot, located at 2901 Dixwell Avenue.

This year's market will showcase the most comprehensive array of vendors yet. There will be produce vendors, bakers, Soup Girl, a specialized cookie truck, barbecue vendor, along with some exciting others. The market will be bigger than years past and include Hamden Youth Services which will provide arts and crafts activities for the younger marketgoers.

All produce is grown in Connecticut, making the Hamden Farmers Market a special event for all involved.

“Continuing and growing this great tradition of our Farmers Market is something of which Hamden can be very proud . Giving local business in the community this venue, as well as giving our residents access to farm fresh products, is quite exciting,” said Mayor Jackson.

All are encouraged to come peruse the marketplace and make the Farmers Market a regular lunch-time destination.

Find the Hamden Farmers Market on Facebook and visit https://mail.journalregister.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=7f5441d85b82430d9187c64d4e9c7905&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hamden.com for more information, including weather cancellations and other updates.

On behalf of the Town of Hamden, I want to personally thank the volunteers who helped at our 27th annual low-cost Rabies Clinic held June 11th at the M.L.Keefe Community Center.  42 animals

were vaccinated and 29 dogs were legally licensed.

A special thank you goes to Dr. Arnold D. Cary, DVM and Gina Monaco, Vet Technician for the Bethany Veterinary Hospital. As the CVMA representatives doing the vaccinations, they volunteered their time despite their busy schedule. Thanks go out to Deborah Cianciolo, Nancy Faughnan, Madeline Loso, Eileen Sullivan, Pat and Eileen Wall for their help writing the rabies certificates as dogs and cats were vaccinated. Chris Smith and Steven Gimler, Hamden’s Animal Control officers, doubled as coordinators and traffic directors. Joanne Cifarelli, Joanne Leone and Town Clerk Vera Morrison sold dog licenses on behalf of the Hamden Town Clerk’s office.

Since rabies is a threat to public health, town officials and the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association volunteered their time to sponsor this clinic. Although rabies is rare among humans, it is almost always fatal.  The virus, in the saliva of the infected animals, enters a victim through a skin puncture or open wound, affecting the central nervous system.

Public Act 91-46 requires all dogs and cats 3 months or older to be vaccinated against rabies.  There have been over 6,000 detected cases of rabies in Connecticut since 1991, and does not reflect the number of possible rabid animals in the state of Connecticut. 

June is also licensing month for dogs, required by state law at six months of age or older. The fees are $8.00 for spayed/ neutered dogs, and $19.00 for unaltered dogs.  Licensing after June 30^th will have a $1.00 per month late fee penalty as required by state law.

Again, we thank everyone for their participation. Remember - Make that beagle legal!

The Hamden Elks Lodge #2224, serving North Haven and Hamden, this week conducted its 50^th annual Flag Day Ceremony at Hamden Town Center Park. The event included officers of Hamden Lodge, Girl Scout Troop 60122 and Boy Scout Troop 610, who presented the history of the flag and demonstrated the flag folding ceremony.

Members The Governor’s Foot Guard acted as color guard throughout the ceremony. The history of the nation's military endeavors were recited to music. Hamden Mayor Scott D. Jackson, American Legion Post 88, Hamden Veteran’s Commission and Hamden dignitaries conducted the dedication ceremony of the flagpole donated by Hamden Lodge to the town in honor of  local veterans and the unveiling of the monument commemorating the 2007 hosting of the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall at the site.

NORTH HAVEN -- A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday , June 21 in the auditorium of North Haven High School.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed staffing in the 2011-12 budget.
Superintendent of Schools Robert D. Cronin has suggested that positions in special education be reduced following some reports that suggest changes in how the special education services are delivered.
Watch the Register for more information about this topic.

NORTH HAVEN -- Le Petite Salon & Spa is hosting a benefit for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Connecticut on Saturday June 11.

The cut-a-thon is being held in memory of Meri-Lyn Raw, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2006.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the salon, 51 Montowese Ave.

Haircuts are $15. To have your hair blow dried, it’s $15. For more information call 203-776-0609.

NORTH HAVEN -- A fundraiser for the North Haven Rotary Club will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday (June 4) on the North Haven Green.
Theresa Ranciato-Viele of the Rotary Club said she also will be conducting a bone marrow drive during the day.
There will be food, music and dancing, and at 3 p.m., and original play in collaboration with the Jared Andrew Brown Studio will be performed from 3 to 4:30. The play is called "Free to Be...North Haven and Me."

Hamden - Hamden has been chosen as one of this year's recipient of the Pepsi Supports Surrounding Towns Award.
As a result, the Farmington Canal Linear Trail will be the site of a clean-up on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Applications for the award were judged based on municipal demographics and quality of project

submissions. Members of Pepsico's Stratford work force will be joining together with Hamden

residents and elected officials to cover a graffitied fence visible along the Mather Street portion of the canal line. 
“Corporate partnerships and volunteerism are key to the Town's strategy for maintaining a clean

community,” said Jackson. “I thank them for their generous support.”

All are welcome to come join in at 11am in the rear parking lot of Home Depot, located at 1873 Dixwell Avenue. Painting supplies will be provided and Pepsi has generously agreed to provide food and beverages following the event.

For further information, please contact Julie E. Smith in the Mayor's Office at (203) 287-7103 or

via email at jsmith@hamden.com.

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