© 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. Rudisill's performance included four RBIs and notable contributions from teammates The victory boosts Mount's overall record to 19-27 and 11-13 in the MAAC The team is currently tied for seventh in the conference with Niagara Mary's will face Saint Peter's in Jersey City on May 9 aiming to improve their conference standings as the season approaches its conclusion The Mountaineers demonstrated resilience in their series win showcasing strong offensive depth and clutch performances setting a crucial tone for the remainder of their season The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 8:16:00 PM Thanks for visiting ! 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We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. marking the Mountaineers' first series win over Quinnipiac since 2010 with CJ Willis hitting a two-run homer in the first inning Mary's tied the game in the sixth and took the lead in the eighth The loss pushes Quinnipiac's record to 24-20-1 overall and 15-9 in the MAAC The Bobcats will look to bounce back in their final home series against Siena starting May 8th where they need to secure wins to enhance their standing in the MAAC Quinnipiac must regroup quickly to avoid slipping in the MAAC standings as they approach the critical final stretch of the season Consistency at the plate and improved pitching will be key in their upcoming games The views expressed here are the author's own Grab a free hot dog (courtesy of Ferraro's Market of North Haven) at Where the Love Is Animal Shelter in Hamden Meet and play with our shelter dogs while you're at it Saturday, 8:30 amNorth Haven, CT Saturday, 7:30 pmMilford, CT The defeat drops the Mount's overall record to 18-27 and its conference record to 10-13 the Mountaineers briefly held the lead following a five-run fifth inning but ultimately fell victim to a nine-run performance by Quinnipiac in the seventh Key contributions came from Bryce Rudisill The teams will meet again for a rematch in Emmitsburg tomorrow morning The Mountaineers will look to even the series against Quinnipiac with a game scheduled for tomorrow at 11:00 a.m Mary's baseball team needs to improve its pitching and defensive performance to regain momentum in their upcoming matchup winning 4-1 in the first game and 6-0 in the second The victories extend the Stags' winning streak to five games as they head into next week’s MAAC Championship at Marist College Fairfield fell behind early only in the first inning of the first game Peyton Shields and Alyssa Weinberg anchored the pitching with both securing wins demonstrating solid performances on the mound Fairfield will prepare for the MAAC Championship set to begin on May 6 but the team will aim to maintain their momentum and capitalize on their recent success Fairfield's recent performance highlights a well-rounded team ready to challenge at the upcoming championship Their combination of pitching strength and offensive execution sets them up as contenders for the title Presented by Adventures in Music Productions CT Localpalooza is a one day music & art festival supporting the CT local music and art scene.We strive to influence our community to celebrate artistic & cultural diversity & inspire creative engagement This one goes to 11!Save the date for CT Localpalooza XI 2025.Our 2025 music lineup:Fairfield School of Music Student ShowcaseFlynn AyersNorth County BandJennifer HillThe Midnight AnthemFleming Jenkins BandEight to the BarTwo Days GoneOn our Lisa Martin Acoustic Stage:Space Drum 71Fortunes GaleZach AndersenPLUS Robert Messore returns to entertain in our Kids Korner with his Toddler Tunes Saturday, 6:00 pmBethwood, CT Hamden homeowners are facing steep property tax increases this year following a state-mandated revaluation that has left residents and Mayor Lauren Garrett scrambling to respond In a letter to residents in mid-April Garrett warned that the assessed value of homes had risen by an average of 55% The roots of the problem, Garrett said, go back to the pandemic, when homebuyers flooded Hamden and other parts of Connecticut often engaging in bidding wars that sent sale prices soaring well above asking People are coming in to offer more than the asking price That has driven up the housing market,” Garrett said in an interview with Connecticut Public Radio and what has resulted in that are increases in property appraisals.” While she promised to lower the town’s mill rate by 22% from 55.61 to 43.39 to help blunt the impact she acknowledged that many property owners would still see significant tax hikes Garrett described the resulting situation as an "effective tax increase" for many homeowners State law requires that assessments equal 70% of a property’s appraised market value Garrett said some Hamden homeowners will see their taxes rise 10% to 20% particularly those whose assessments spiked by as much as 130% could face a doubling of their property tax bills Garrett said the town’s commercial properties haven’t kept pace with the residential market “Apartments are up there around a 40% increase in assessed value is shifting more of the tax burden onto homeowners and compounding their financial strain The mayor acknowledged that some Hamden residents could lose their homes and they are going to have a very difficult time affording this new reality,” Garrett said Frustration boils over at town council meeting Adding to the tension, a Hamden Town Council meeting on April 24 turned heated, with one resident suggesting Garrett should be wearing a bulletproof vest Residents voiced anger and fear over the tax hikes criticizing town leadership for not doing more to shield them from the fallout “People are justifiably angry and scared,” Garrett said “We’re going into what will probably be a recession The tax increases will come despite an effective 12.22 reduction in the town's mill rate in the newest proposed budget some residents criticized the mayor for not doing more She said the fact that this comes at a time when tax revenues from commercial real estate seem poised to stagnate or fall has made this a difficult event to plan for “We knew that property values had gone up,” she said “I think that where it wasn’t quite so obvious was on the commercial side — that they weren’t going up nearly as much.” Garrett said her administration’s goal is to lay the groundwork for a better outcome five years from now “I want to make sure that we have increased our supply [of housing] to bring down some of the housing costs,” Garrett said “I want to make sure that we are increasing our ability to have commercial properties improve their properties for highest and best use.” She said achieving that will depend on investments in infrastructure and aggressively pursuing grants to help drive economic development Garrett said she’s been in touch with officials in West Haven and Wallingford — towns that are also seeing steep tax hikes driven by revaluation She believes Hamden won’t be the last Connecticut town plagued by this revaluation problem “I think this is going to be happening throughout Connecticut,” she said Receive daily news and talk from Connecticut Public Radio directly to your inbox 2025 at 6:11 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett said she will be holding a series of community meeting across town to “ensure a thorough and open dialogue on this critical issue.” (Image via Google Maps)The following message is from Mayor Lauren Garrett regarding the town’s recent property revaluation and residents’ taxes I am communicating to you today about a matter of significant importance to our community: the recent town-wide property revaluation and its impact on your property taxes the Town of Hamden recently completed a state-mandated property revaluation the schedule of which is also determined by state law is essential for ensuring that property assessments reflect current market values A substantial increase in our grand list as a result of this revaluation is a positive indicator of our town's economic health and potential as I delved into the details of this revaluation a serious and unintended consequence became clear Due to the significant influx of new residents during and after the COVID-19 pandemic residential property assessments have increased at a far greater rate than commercial property assessments residential assessments have risen by a staggering 55% while commercial assessments have only increased by approximately 30% This disparity has created a significant shift in our local tax burden moving it disproportionately from our commercial sector onto our residential homeowners In my proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year I have recommended a 9 mill reduction in our tax rate This is the largest decrease in our town's tax rate in decades and it reflects my commitment to fiscal responsibility the reality is that the average homeowner in Hamden will still see a substantial increase in their property tax bill due to the dramatic rise in residential assessments I know the financial pressures many of our families are facing and I am deeply concerned about the impact these increased taxes will have on all of our lives I immediately directed my staff to explore all available options to mitigate this burden on our homeowners There are two additional options to consider aside from directly implementing the grand list We can phase in the grand list which will help some property owners more than others We can also delay the implementation of the grand list My administration is working with the Legislative Council and will cooperate with any of these three choices As the Finance Department was calculating the effect of a phase in of the grand list they realized the wrong mill rate was provided for my proposed Town of Hamden Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget the revised mill rate reflects a more favorable outcome than initially reported The updated figures indicate an additional 3.22 mill reduction in the mill rate with a total mill rate reduction of 12.22 from last year’s budget This does not affect the revenues and expenses in the budget I recognize the distress the increase in assessments has caused and hope that phasing in the grand list will provide some relief We will make sure the updated mill rate is reflected in the online budget Phasing in the grand list will provide relief to some who experienced an increase much larger than 40% in their assessment Delaying the implementation of the grand list will provide some relief this year only Examples of a two-year and four-year phase in are included below: While this is a significant step and offers some tax relief in the short term The underlying issue of the shifting tax burden from commercial to residential properties is a challenge being faced by communities across our state I have already engaged in numerous conversations with other municipal leaders who are grappling with similar situations and we are actively seeking solutions we will work collaboratively with our state legislative delegation to explore more equitable ways to apply property taxes and address this statewide trend I want to assure you that I have heard your concerns loud and clear I have had many conversations with residents who are understandably worried about the impact of these increased taxes even with the recommended mill rate reduction with the majority of increases driven by unavoidable contractual obligations I want to assure you that my administration will continue to seek out opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies in town operations To ensure a thorough and open dialogue on this critical issue I will be holding a series of community meetings to be held across Hamden The first meeting will be held on Thursday April 24 at 6:30pm at Thornton Wilder Auditorium in the Miller Library Complex These meetings will provide an opportunity for us to discuss the revaluation and our ongoing efforts to find both short-term relief and long-term solutions I encourage each and every one of you to attend these meetings so we can have a productive face-to-face discussion and I am committed to working tirelessly to address this challenge and ensure a fair and sustainable future for all residents of Hamden Thank you for your understanding and your continued engagement in our community please contact the Mayor's Office at (203) 287-7100 or by email at mayor@hamden.com Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHAMDEN CT (WFSB) - Crews responded to an apartment above the Amici Cafe on Whitney Ave Fire Marshal Brian Dolan said there was a fire on the deck of an apartment above the restaurant He said the fire was limited to the deck and a small portion of the exterior of the apartment Cafe Amici said they were completely undamaged but will reopen for lunch on Thursday at 11:30 a.m 2025 at 6:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Hamden Middle School faculty member has been placed on leave this week pending an investigation into images on an adult website CT — A faculty member at Hamden Middle School was put on leave this week while administrators investigate a report that images of the staff member appear on an adult website Coogan sent a letter to parents about the situation school administration received a report that students had discovered images of the staff member on an adult website and these images were shared between some students “The employee who is alleged to have been in the images has been placed on leave while we conduct an investigation,” Coogan said The administration also filed a report with the state Department of Children and Families Coogan did not identify the employee or their exact role at the school Coogan asked parents to discuss internet safety with their children including using safe websites and responsible use of social media Read More: Prominent TV News Anchor Leaving Station “We also ask that you monitor your child’s personal technology and encourage families to have open conversations about how to respond if children encounter harmful or inappropriate materials online,” Coogan wrote we can help protect our children and guide them in becoming responsible digital citizens.” Coogan encouraged parents to reach out to administrators with any concerns or if their children need support State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New Haven today announced that the Honorable Gerald L to a total effective sentence of 12 years in prison Mendoza was convicted in New Haven Superior Court of two counts of Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 21a-278(b).  Following a lengthy police investigation that culminated in a November 2023 raid by law enforcement officials of Mendoza’s Hamden home the following evidence was seized from the residence: currency seized during the investigation was ordered forfeited to the State of Connecticut’s Drug Asset Forfeiture Fund The matter was investigated by the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force Southwest and Northwest offices (SNTF),  and the Connecticut State Police Statewide Urban Violence Crime Control Task Force (SUVCCCTF).  State’s Attorney Doyle who prosecuted the case with the assistance of Inspector Michael Mastropetre wishes to express his gratitude for the collaborative efforts of law enforcement officials in arresting Mendoza and intercepting illegal drugs State’s Attorney Doyle noted that currently 50% of all pills illegally sold have a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl per statistics kept by the U.S “Fentanyl is a threat to our communities driving the recent increase in drug overdose deaths across the country,” State’s Attorney Doyle said “It’s imperative at this time that law enforcement officials work together to hold accountable those responsible for supplying the fentanyl that is poisoning and killing adults and children in our communities." © 2025 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/23/2025 5:25:00 PM | QU Athletic Communications Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Game Recap: Baseball | 4/19/2025 3:29:00 PM | QU Athletic Communications Thanks for visiting Hamden, CT — A local lottery player has claimed a $250,000 prize after winning big on a CA$HWORD scratch-off ticket of Hamden purchased the winning ticket at Snack Plus II The ticket was part of the popular $250,000 CA$HWORD game which offers players a chance to win a top prize of a quarter-million dollars No additional details were released about the winner’s plans for the prize The $250,000 CA$HWORD game remains a favorite among scratch-off fans due to its high top prize and word-based gameplay Jason G.’s win marks one of the larger payouts recently awarded in the state Winners are reminded to sign their tickets and claim their prize at the nearest Connecticut Lottery office A Hamden man has 250,000 reasons to celebrate after a major win on a Connecticut Lottery scratch-off © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd 2025 at 11:55 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Several changes have been announced for Hamden’s Earth Day Celebration due to inclement weather in the forecast CT — Hamden’s Earth Day Celebration will be moved indoors on Saturday April 26 due to the inclement weather in the forecast The event will take place inside Thornton Wilder Auditorium at the Miller Cultural Complex earth-friendly and environmentally conscious exhibitors and activities,” officials wrote in a news release See the revised schedule from the Mayor's Office below with location changes due to the anticipated inclement weather: These activities and events will not take place Saturday April 26 due to the anticipated inclement weather: Thank you to the Six Lakes Park Coalition and Save the Sound for hosting a Spring Perimeter Cleanup on Sunday 2025 at 11:44 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police shared several safety tips for living with bears for residents to be aware of CT — A large black bear was spotted on Brooksvale Avenue in Hamden on Tuesday morning Police said the bear entered the open garage of a Hamden residence before leaving the area Police shared “Living With Bears Safety Tips” from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Read more at the CT DEEP website here To see a photo of the bear, visit the Hamden Police Department’s Facebook page here 2025 at 9:31 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department CT — The following information has been provided by the Hamden Police Department and does not indicate convictions: was arrested March 25 on charges of third-degree assault and disorderly conduct He was released on a promise to appear in court on April 29 was arrested March 26 on charges of second-degree breach of peace He was released on a promise to appear in court on May 29 was arrested March 27 on charges of home invasion criminal possession of firearm / ammunition / defense weapon She was being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond with a court date of May 9 was arrested March 27 on three counts of violation of probation He was being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond with a court date of May 27 was arrested March 29 on charges of second-degree assault – firearm He was released after posting a $20,000 bond with a court date of April 30 was arrested March 31 on charges of violation of protective order and disorderly conduct She was released after posting a $2,500 bond with a court date of May 7 was arrested April 4 on charges of criminal attempt at first-degree assault He was released after posting a $150,000 bond with a court date of April 30 was arrested April 6 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny He was released on a promise to appear in court on May 28