An 18-year-old resident is scheduled to appear in court on drug charges police filed against him following a fire in the kitchen area of his residence at 36 Merrimac St.
On April 2 at 7 a.m., Hamden firefighters responded to a structure fire in progress at 36 Merrimac St., according to police. On arrival, firefighters discovered a fire in a kitchen area, which they extinguished.
Hamden police then learned that drugs were inside the residence. Police subsequently located 15 bags of marijuana in the bedroom of Brandon Little who was promptly arrested, according to the police report.
Police said, Little was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was detained at police headquarters on a $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Meriden on April 16.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Three men face charges in Hamden street robbery
Two residents and a New York man are scheduled to appear in superior court in Meriden on April 9 in connection with an armed street robbery in which electronic equipment and money were stolen from a male walking in the Bradley Avenue area during the afternoon of March 26.
Samad Mickens, 18, of 32 Building Brook Road, Denver Darden, 19, of 87 Gorham Avenue, both of Hamden, and Justin Diaz, 21, of 1411 Jesup Avenue, Apt. B, Bronx, New York were arrested for allegedly robbing a man around 1:30 in the afternoon, according to police.
On Monday morning, police said, Mickens was charged with robbery in the 1st degree, assault in the 2nd degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the 1st degree, larceny in the 2nd degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the 2nd degree. He was detained on a $25,000 bond, according to police.. Diaz is charged with robbery in the 1st degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the 1st degree, larceny in the 2nd degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the 2nd degree. Diaz, who was detained on a $25,000 bond. Darden was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery in the 1st degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the 2nd degree. He was detained at police headquarters on a $5,000 bond
On March 26 at approximately 1:15p.m. Hamden police said they responded to Bradley Avenue on the report of an armed street robbery. The victim told police that he was walking on Bradley Avenue when he was approached by two suspects who had exited a motor vehicle. One of the subjects allegedly grabbed him, police said, while the other subject displayed a firearm. The victim, who was then allegedly stabbed in the left hand, was able to escape on foot. He suffered a left hand and right arm injury and was treated at the scene by the Hamden Fire and Rescue team.
Moments later, police located the individuals at 14 Brook Street in Hamden. After further investigation they were arrested. Additional details were not immediately available.
Detective Angelo Polzella and Officer Stephen Baris conducted the investigation.
Posted by Frederick Nevin
Samad Mickens, 18, of 32 Building Brook Road, Denver Darden, 19, of 87 Gorham Avenue, both of Hamden, and Justin Diaz, 21, of 1411 Jesup Avenue, Apt. B, Bronx, New York were arrested for allegedly robbing a man around 1:30 in the afternoon, according to police.
On Monday morning, police said, Mickens was charged with robbery in the 1st degree, assault in the 2nd degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the 1st degree, larceny in the 2nd degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the 2nd degree. He was detained on a $25,000 bond, according to police.. Diaz is charged with robbery in the 1st degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the 1st degree, larceny in the 2nd degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the 2nd degree. Diaz, who was detained on a $25,000 bond. Darden was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery in the 1st degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the 2nd degree. He was detained at police headquarters on a $5,000 bond
On March 26 at approximately 1:15p.m. Hamden police said they responded to Bradley Avenue on the report of an armed street robbery. The victim told police that he was walking on Bradley Avenue when he was approached by two suspects who had exited a motor vehicle. One of the subjects allegedly grabbed him, police said, while the other subject displayed a firearm. The victim, who was then allegedly stabbed in the left hand, was able to escape on foot. He suffered a left hand and right arm injury and was treated at the scene by the Hamden Fire and Rescue team.
Moments later, police located the individuals at 14 Brook Street in Hamden. After further investigation they were arrested. Additional details were not immediately available.
Detective Angelo Polzella and Officer Stephen Baris conducted the investigation.
Posted by Frederick Nevin
Police arrest log for March 27 2010
March 27, 2010
Brown, Brandon 28 133 Shepard St; Interfere With Offcr/Resisting, Engaging In Pursuit, 5,000 bond; court date: 04/08/2010
Buhler, Anthony 21 615 Grandview St; Middlesex, New Jersey. Operation While Under The Influence; court date: 04/12/2010.
Elkies, Howard 33, 448 Wheeles Farm Road, Orange, Issuing A Bad Check, $50 bond, Larceny 6 court datee: 04/09/2010
Sykes, Mercedes, 26, 36 Emerson St, New Haven, Misuse Of Plate,
No Insurance, Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Operating Under Suspension. Court date: April 8.
Brown, Brandon 28 133 Shepard St; Interfere With Offcr/Resisting, Engaging In Pursuit, 5,000 bond; court date: 04/08/2010
Buhler, Anthony 21 615 Grandview St; Middlesex, New Jersey. Operation While Under The Influence; court date: 04/12/2010.
Elkies, Howard 33, 448 Wheeles Farm Road, Orange, Issuing A Bad Check, $50 bond, Larceny 6 court datee: 04/09/2010
Sykes, Mercedes, 26, 36 Emerson St, New Haven, Misuse Of Plate,
No Insurance, Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Operating Under Suspension. Court date: April 8.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Town to hold informational hearing on proposed Skiff Street tunnel
HAMDEN, The town of Hamden will hold an informational meeting April 6 on a proposed plan that would redirect the Farmington Canal Greenway through a tunnel under Skiff Sreet. The meeeting will be held at 7:30 pm in the Third Floor Conference Room at Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave., Hamden.
The project is in a preliminary design stage and has been recommended for construction under the Surface Transportation Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation Program. The firm of Milone & MacBroom, Inc. is designing the project, according to an announcement from the officer of Mayor Scott Jackson.
It is the town of Hamden's and the State's policy to keep persons informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns to assist in the project's development, the statement said.
As proposed, the Skiff Street Underpass Project will provide users of the Farmington Canal Greenway with an underground connection between the segments of the Greenway on both sides of Skiff Street. A 105 foot tunnel, comprised of a 14-foot wide and 10-foot high precast, concrete box culvert will pass directly under Skiff Street. The underpass will be illuminated and contain a video surveillance system linked to the Police Department.
The project will take approximately two months to complete. There will be a temporary, one to two-week closure preventing through traffic on Skiff Street, during which time traffic will be detoured to an alternative route. Existing utilities -- gas and water mains as well as electrical lines will be temporarily supported during the construction phase.
Based upon a preliminary assessment, the construction cost will be approximately $1,145,000. It is anticipated the Federal Highway Administration will provide 80% of costs up to $880,000, with the Town of Hamden providing the remainder. The Town of Hamden expects right of way acquisitions limited to one permanent and two temporary easements, and environmental permits limited to an Inland Wetland permit, to be part of this project.
The town is responsible for all the design costs associated with the project, according to the statement.
Anyone interested in obtaining further information or providing input may do so by contacting the Hamden Planning and Zoning Department at 203-287-7070.
The project is in a preliminary design stage and has been recommended for construction under the Surface Transportation Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation Program. The firm of Milone & MacBroom, Inc. is designing the project, according to an announcement from the officer of Mayor Scott Jackson.
It is the town of Hamden's and the State's policy to keep persons informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns to assist in the project's development, the statement said.
As proposed, the Skiff Street Underpass Project will provide users of the Farmington Canal Greenway with an underground connection between the segments of the Greenway on both sides of Skiff Street. A 105 foot tunnel, comprised of a 14-foot wide and 10-foot high precast, concrete box culvert will pass directly under Skiff Street. The underpass will be illuminated and contain a video surveillance system linked to the Police Department.
The project will take approximately two months to complete. There will be a temporary, one to two-week closure preventing through traffic on Skiff Street, during which time traffic will be detoured to an alternative route. Existing utilities -- gas and water mains as well as electrical lines will be temporarily supported during the construction phase.
Based upon a preliminary assessment, the construction cost will be approximately $1,145,000. It is anticipated the Federal Highway Administration will provide 80% of costs up to $880,000, with the Town of Hamden providing the remainder. The Town of Hamden expects right of way acquisitions limited to one permanent and two temporary easements, and environmental permits limited to an Inland Wetland permit, to be part of this project.
The town is responsible for all the design costs associated with the project, according to the statement.
Anyone interested in obtaining further information or providing input may do so by contacting the Hamden Planning and Zoning Department at 203-287-7070.
Hamden Police log for March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010
Barnes, Andrea, 43, 268 Lombard St; New Haven, Ct Larceny 4, court date: 04/01/2010
Diaz-Albino, Carlos, 49, 185 Quinnipiac Ave; New Haven, C No Insurance, Operating Unregistered motor vehicle, operating with out a License, court date: 4/6/2010
Jimenez, Eric, 20, 31 Whiting St; Hamden, Ct Breach Of Peace 2nd, court date:03/25/2010
Koummal, Anes, 21, 603 Aspen Glen Dr; Hamden, Ct Assault 3, court date: 04/08/2010
27 Puritan Ln; Stamford, Ct Assault 3.
Ortiz, Rose, 42, 66 Lilac St; New Haven, Ct No Insurance, court date: 04/06/2010
Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle.
Santana, Michael, 23, 1811 State St; Hamden, Ct Violation Of Probation, 50,000.00 bond, court date: 04/07/2010
Young, Lavon, 30, 136 Butler St; New Haven, Ct Shotguns, Rifles, And Muzzlelo,
Barnes, Andrea, 43, 268 Lombard St; New Haven, Ct Larceny 4, court date: 04/01/2010
Diaz-Albino, Carlos, 49, 185 Quinnipiac Ave; New Haven, C No Insurance, Operating Unregistered motor vehicle, operating with out a License, court date: 4/6/2010
Jimenez, Eric, 20, 31 Whiting St; Hamden, Ct Breach Of Peace 2nd, court date:03/25/2010
Koummal, Anes, 21, 603 Aspen Glen Dr; Hamden, Ct Assault 3, court date: 04/08/2010
27 Puritan Ln; Stamford, Ct Assault 3.
Ortiz, Rose, 42, 66 Lilac St; New Haven, Ct No Insurance, court date: 04/06/2010
Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle.
Santana, Michael, 23, 1811 State St; Hamden, Ct Violation Of Probation, 50,000.00 bond, court date: 04/07/2010
Young, Lavon, 30, 136 Butler St; New Haven, Ct Shotguns, Rifles, And Muzzlelo,
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Jackson moves into the mayor's office
By Frederick Nevin
Democrat Scott Jackson emerged as the new mayor of Hamden in Tuesday’s election, which also saw the Republicans take three district seats on the Legislative Council.
Jackson, the mayor’s chief administrative aide for the last four years, defeated Republican Ron Gambardella. The unofficial tally gave Jackson 7,179 votes to 6,061 votes for Gambardella who lost two years ago to Mayor Craig B. Henrici who decided not to run for a third term.
Meanwhile, the Republicans will control five of 15 seats on the new legislative council. Craig Cesare and Betty Wetmore return as the at-large candidates. Republican Mike Iezzi III won the first district seat, while Republican Gabe Luppo took the second district seat. Republican Lynn Campo, a longtime member of the Board of Education, won the 9th district seat over Democrat Don Werner. Luppo garnered 1,117 votes to 777 for Werner. Iezzi defeated Democrat Michael McGary, 507-502 and Luppo defeated Anthony Brown, 639-528.
As with the last election, the mayoral race turned on results from a couple of districts. The Democrats came up big in the 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th districts. In the 5th districts, Jackson received 1,163 votes to 409 for Gambardella. In the 4th district, Jackson garnered 857 votes to 698 for Gambardella. In the 6th district, Jackson tallied 974 votes to 638 for Gambardella and in the third district; Jackson recorded 690 votes to 262 for Gambardella.
Gambardella took the 8th, 9th district by wide margins. He recorded 808 votes in the 8th district to 644 for Jackson. In the 9th district, Gambardella garnered 1,132 votes to 800 for Jackson. Other district results: Jackson, 526 to 517 for Gambardella in the 1st district; 629 votes for Gambardella to 626 votes for Jackson in the 2nd district; and 689 for Gambardella to 647 for Jackson in the 7th district. The absentee ballot favored Gambardella, 279-252.
Speaking after the results were tallied, Gambardella thanked his supporters. “The numbers are just too great,” he said in reference to the huge number of voters the Democrats have over the Hamden Republican party. “It’s impossible. There is nothing more we could have done. We spent $60,000 to bring this home,” he said.
But Mike Iezzi, a longtime party leader, said there was also some good news with Republicans winning three district seats on the council. “If not for Ron’s efforts, “ he said, “we would have ended up with only two at-large council seats.”
Meanwhile, Jackson said the voters got a campaign that was based on the issues and what each candidate could do for them. “I think Ron and I gave them that,” he said.
Now that the partisan work is done, Jackson said, “I look forward to doing the non-partisan work of the town.”
After taking office, Jackson said, he would immediately get to work on the budget for the next fiscal year. He plans to sit down with department heads and create some goals and priorities for the community, he said.
Unofficial results of other council districts were: 3rd district, Oswald Brown, 644 votes over Republican John Prete, 238; 4th district, Democrat David Henigan, 781 votes over Matt Corcoran, 662 votes; 6th district, Democrat Curt Leng, 1,009 votes to 507 for Chris Battipaglia; Democrat Michael Colaiacova, 805 votes to 457 for Republican Sarah Morrill; 8th district, Democrat John DeRosa, 773 over James Frolish, 608 votes. Results from the 5th district were not immediately available on Tuesday night.
Democrat Scott Jackson emerged as the new mayor of Hamden in Tuesday’s election, which also saw the Republicans take three district seats on the Legislative Council.
Jackson, the mayor’s chief administrative aide for the last four years, defeated Republican Ron Gambardella. The unofficial tally gave Jackson 7,179 votes to 6,061 votes for Gambardella who lost two years ago to Mayor Craig B. Henrici who decided not to run for a third term.
Meanwhile, the Republicans will control five of 15 seats on the new legislative council. Craig Cesare and Betty Wetmore return as the at-large candidates. Republican Mike Iezzi III won the first district seat, while Republican Gabe Luppo took the second district seat. Republican Lynn Campo, a longtime member of the Board of Education, won the 9th district seat over Democrat Don Werner. Luppo garnered 1,117 votes to 777 for Werner. Iezzi defeated Democrat Michael McGary, 507-502 and Luppo defeated Anthony Brown, 639-528.
As with the last election, the mayoral race turned on results from a couple of districts. The Democrats came up big in the 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th districts. In the 5th districts, Jackson received 1,163 votes to 409 for Gambardella. In the 4th district, Jackson garnered 857 votes to 698 for Gambardella. In the 6th district, Jackson tallied 974 votes to 638 for Gambardella and in the third district; Jackson recorded 690 votes to 262 for Gambardella.
Gambardella took the 8th, 9th district by wide margins. He recorded 808 votes in the 8th district to 644 for Jackson. In the 9th district, Gambardella garnered 1,132 votes to 800 for Jackson. Other district results: Jackson, 526 to 517 for Gambardella in the 1st district; 629 votes for Gambardella to 626 votes for Jackson in the 2nd district; and 689 for Gambardella to 647 for Jackson in the 7th district. The absentee ballot favored Gambardella, 279-252.
Speaking after the results were tallied, Gambardella thanked his supporters. “The numbers are just too great,” he said in reference to the huge number of voters the Democrats have over the Hamden Republican party. “It’s impossible. There is nothing more we could have done. We spent $60,000 to bring this home,” he said.
But Mike Iezzi, a longtime party leader, said there was also some good news with Republicans winning three district seats on the council. “If not for Ron’s efforts, “ he said, “we would have ended up with only two at-large council seats.”
Meanwhile, Jackson said the voters got a campaign that was based on the issues and what each candidate could do for them. “I think Ron and I gave them that,” he said.
Now that the partisan work is done, Jackson said, “I look forward to doing the non-partisan work of the town.”
After taking office, Jackson said, he would immediately get to work on the budget for the next fiscal year. He plans to sit down with department heads and create some goals and priorities for the community, he said.
Unofficial results of other council districts were: 3rd district, Oswald Brown, 644 votes over Republican John Prete, 238; 4th district, Democrat David Henigan, 781 votes over Matt Corcoran, 662 votes; 6th district, Democrat Curt Leng, 1,009 votes to 507 for Chris Battipaglia; Democrat Michael Colaiacova, 805 votes to 457 for Republican Sarah Morrill; 8th district, Democrat John DeRosa, 773 over James Frolish, 608 votes. Results from the 5th district were not immediately available on Tuesday night.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
New YMCA program offers Membership for All
In response to the current economic condition that faces many individuals and families in Hamden, North Haven and other surrounding communities, the Hamden/North Haven YMCA, 1605 Sherman Ave, Hamden, is now offering membership for all with rates based on total annual household income. The program will go into effect Sept. 1 according to a YMCA press release.
The mission of the Hamden/North Haven YMCA has always focused on providing programs for all people, regardless of their social-economic level. Through Membership for All, the YMCA hopes to continue to be accessible and affordable to all members of our community, particularly those who now find themselves having to make tough choices based on personal finances,the statement said.
With Membership for All, a family of 3 whose household income is $42,000 will now be able to participate in YMCA programs for as little as $46 per month. This is a 37% reduction from the current rate of $72 per month. A senior with a household income of $24,000 will now pay $23 per month, a 55% reduction from the current rate of $42 per month.
To qualify for these income-based membership rates, individuals must present proof of income in the form of a federal 1040 tax form (or equivalent). All personal information will remain confidential. Current members are eligible for these rates as well, providing they are able to produce proof of income.
If interested in more information regarding the Hamden/North Haven YMCA’s Membership for All Program, call 203-248-6361
The mission of the Hamden/North Haven YMCA has always focused on providing programs for all people, regardless of their social-economic level. Through Membership for All, the YMCA hopes to continue to be accessible and affordable to all members of our community, particularly those who now find themselves having to make tough choices based on personal finances,the statement said.
With Membership for All, a family of 3 whose household income is $42,000 will now be able to participate in YMCA programs for as little as $46 per month. This is a 37% reduction from the current rate of $72 per month. A senior with a household income of $24,000 will now pay $23 per month, a 55% reduction from the current rate of $42 per month.
To qualify for these income-based membership rates, individuals must present proof of income in the form of a federal 1040 tax form (or equivalent). All personal information will remain confidential. Current members are eligible for these rates as well, providing they are able to produce proof of income.
If interested in more information regarding the Hamden/North Haven YMCA’s Membership for All Program, call 203-248-6361
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