Today is Monday, Oct. 7 and here's what's going on this week in Hamden:
— Don't forget your umbrella today. According to the National Weather Service, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a high of 78. But the showers end tonight and it will be sunny all week, with the next chance of rain Saturday.
— This week is Fire Prevention Week. Click here to read what Hamden Fire Chief David Berardesca says about it.
— On Thursday, both candidates for mayor will be holding fundraisers.
- Mayor Scott Jackson will be hosting "Pizza with the Mayor" from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eli's Brick Oven Pizza, 2402 Whitney Ave. Find out more about Mayor's Jackson's reelection campaign here and here.
- Also on Thursday, Republican candidate Bob Anthony will host a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Playwright, 1232 Whitney Ave. Find out more about Anthony's campaign here and here.
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