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Event for Hamden Land Conservation Trust

An announcement from our neighbors at…
The Hamden Land Conservation Trust

September 17, 5:30-730pm

Like wine? Like art? Like open space? Join us and meet some fun, like-minded folks in Hamden who care about open space and the environment at our annual wine tasting fundraiser Thursday, September 17 from 5:30 – 7:30 Whitney Center. Come hear what the eagles at our latest property acquisition are up to. Meet artists Dorie Petrocko and Linda Miller of the Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators and enjoy their artwork on display. Tickets available at the door: $25 per couple or $15 each.

Volunteers needed – Hamden Land Conservation Trust

Saturday, September 5, from 8-Noon at the corner of Servoss and Mather, volunteers are needed to help wood chip the length of the trail that runs from Mather to Servoss across the Trust property. Wood chips will be delivered, but we will need a few wheel barrows, some steel rakes, shovels, and maybe a bowsaw or two… and of course some people to move the chips and use the tools!

6-10 people would be ideal, and we would prefer no young children, but supervised teenagers are fine. It can be pretty heavy work. Gloves, water bottle, insect repellent will also be helpful. If someone can come for just an hour or two, that’s fine. No need to commit to the full four hours.

Contact Tom Parlapiano of the Hamden Land Conservation Trust at twparlapiano@aol.com or 203-288-1341 if you have questions.

Litter Pickup Days, May 2 & 3

Meet friends! Pick up trash! Beautify our community!

Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3

Bags and gloves available at Ralston & Whitney parking lot between 9:00 and 10:00 am.

Meet others there; do pick up as a group or individually, on your street or on one of the more public thoroughfares

All bagged litter will be collected around 3:00 pm each day back at the parking lot; truck support available!

More info: jmkaz53@gmail.com

Hamden Citizen Police Academy

The Hamden Police Department is accepting applications for their Citizen Police Academy program that runs through the spring. Applications are due by February 6th.

“The purpose of this academy is to provide local residents and business/property owners with information as it relates to the function and activities of the Hamden Police Department. It is the hope that this program will increase police awareness and build community rapport through this educational endeavor. In return, the Hamden Police Department will benefit by becoming more aware of the concerns of the community through their interaction and input during this program.”

More details and the application form are available on the Department’s web site.