Local News

Scribe:  Lucy Osbourne

Email:  lucy@thethinkering.com

After more than a year of complaints the Slyce Pizza and Bar restaurant on Arch Street has lost its liquor license.  One incident after another including shootings, killings and fights and assaults have all been common place in the area near Slyce. 

Tragically, Odell Jonathan lost his life at a traffic light no far from the establishment after a patron mistakenly thought he was someone he had an altercation with at the bar.  The patron pulled up beside him and open fire.   Hundreds of signatures were collected from local residents concerning the non-renewal of their liquor license. 

Scribe:  Lucy Osbourne

Email:  lucy@thethinkering.com

Local Hamden restaurant on Whitney Avenue celebrates its 25th anniversary.  

A local media outlet pointed out the successes of Ristorante Luce an eatery that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.  Its owned by the Iannaccone family, with Paul running the day-to-day and his father Ralph the patriot and hands on, semi-retired driver of the ship. 

The Restaurant is located just minutes from the Merritt Parkway and I-91 and was founded in 1992 by Ralph and Anna Iannaccone in Mt. Carmel section of Hamden.  Ristorante Luce has been recipient of the Wine Spectators Best of Award of Excellence for seven consecutive years, and boast a wine list that includes more than 1000 options spanning five decades. 

Scribe:  Lucy Osbourne

Email: lucy@thethinkering.com

A van drove off the road way into a lake Whitney on Thursday.  There was a single person in the van and she was rescued by the Hamden Fire Department.  The accident happened along Waite Street.  The woman was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital. 

The Thinkering News will keep you up to speed on this incident.  

Scribe:  Lucy Osbourne

Email:  lucy@thethinkering.com

Quinnipiac University student housing apartment building at 3075 Whitney Ave suffered water damage after a kitchen fire in the complex on Tuesday. 

No injuries were reported the Hamden Fire Department was notified by the security office.  Students had already begun to evacuate the building when the HFD arrived.  Officials determined the fire started when a student was cooking on the stove top.  The student attempted to quench the fire with a hand held extinguisher, but was unable. 

The Fire department praised the residential sprinkler system for minimizing structural damage.  Three students have had to be reassigned since the incident due to water damage.  

Scribe:  N. Tru Bass

Email:  ntb@thethinkering.com

Quinnipiac University is facing a changing of the guard as President John L. Lahey announces his retirement.   He says 30 June,2018 will be his last day as president of Quinnipiac University after 31 years and 3 months with the University. 

During that time the school has grown from 1,902 students into 10,000 students.  As he made the announcement he says he is doing so with mixed emotions.

Scribe:  N. Tru Bass

Email:  ntb@thethinkering.com

Hamden Youth Services Bureau recently announced applications would be accepted for summer youth employment starting Wednesday, May 10th, 2:00-5:00PM and Thursday from 2:00-4:30PM. 

Eligibility for summer jobs:

 Must be a current High School Student

Must be 14 years’ old

Must qualify for free or reduced lunch

Have proof of residency

Must provide birth certificate

Social Security Card

Last four weeks of household income

Students can expect to work for roughly 4 weeks, starting the first Friday of July 2017 through the first Friday in August.   Workers will be called on a first come, first serve basis to arrange an interview call—203.777.2610.  Youth Services Offices Located at 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514

Scribe:  N. Tru Bass

Email:  ntb@thethinkering.com

A Hiker suffered an ankle injury in a Hamden section of Sleeping Giant Mountain.  Hamden firefighters had to use a special process to rescue the man who is expected to make a full recovery.  The Incident happened near the quarry section after the hiker slipped on some rocks.  The man has not yet been identified.

He was taken to Yale New-Haven Hospital for treatment of a fractured ankle and evaluation.  The Hamden Fire Department via social media announced all units were clearing at 10:22 AM.  

Scribe:  Lucy Osbourne

Email:  lucy@thethinkering.com

Bob’s stores in Hamden will be closing.  Along with the Hamden store, stores in Fairfield, Milford, Middletown and Danbury will soon shut their doors as a part of the bankruptcy process of the Connecticut based company. 

Bob’s that will remain include Norwalk and Ansonia.  Closure dates have not yet been announced.  

Scribe:  N. Tru Bass

Email:  ntb@thethinkering.com

A shooting occurred around 2:20a.m. Sunday at what is becoming a familiar place Slyce Pizza Bar in Hamden.  Police are investigating a shooting outside the restaurant along with an assault that resulted in injuries.

A 28-year-old male was discovered beaten and potentially hit by a vehicle restaurant on the corner of Fairview and Arch Street.   A short time later a 26-year-old man was shot in the upper back while leaving the Slyce restraint.   Both men are expected to make a full recovery. 

Town leaders and Mayor Curt B. Leng have called for the restaurant to lose its liquor license due to several shootings and fights in recent history.  Neighborhood residents say they see a marked increase in police presence but are saying the shooters don’t seem to care if the police are there or not, shootings still occur too frequently. 

Scribe:  Lucy Osbourne

Email:  lucy@thethinkering.com

The city of Hamden has filed a suit against MDM Golf from Laurel View Country Club, but the owner/operator refuses to leave.

In recent reports, Matt Menchetti said it’s, “business as usual.”  The city says Menchetti didn’t pay the rent in the final two months in 2015, racking up $85,000 in arrearage.  The suit also cites other bills that have not been paid including, electric, sewer, water and propane along with security payments amounting to $132,000 and are requesting the owner to show proof of workers’ compensation insurance that must be kept contractually. 

It is noted personal property tax has not been paid nor has course improvements been made which is estimated at $20,000.  The City of Hamden served a “Notice to Quit” but occupiers refuse to leave.  The suit has been filed with the Superior Court in Meriden.