kathleen.ramunni@patch.com
Phone
203.654-0466
Hometown
Hamden, Conn.
Birthday
April 15
Bio
Kate Ramunni grew up in Hamden and has lived in the northern section of town since 2002. She attended Alice Peck School, Sleeping Giant Jr. High School and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy.
Kate began her journalism career with Hometown Publications, where she was the founding editor of the Hamden Journal. From there she covered the Naugatuck Valley for the Connecticut Post for 12 years before coming to Patch.
Kate is an animal lover and spends her free time working with rescue groups to help find homes for homeless dogs. She has several dogs of her own, most of whom were adopted from area animal shelters.
Kate can be reached at kathleen.ramunni@patch.com or at (203) 654-0466.
Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
Since moving back to Hamden in 2002 I have been registered as a Democrat, but only so that I could vote in the Democratic primaries for mayor. I agree with the Republican Party on some issues and with the Democrats on others.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself?
I am Roman Catholic and it is a very important part of my life.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
Hamden today is a very different town than it was when I was growing up. The population has grown and in many ways so have the problems. Like most communities, Hamden's greatest challenge is providing services at a cost affordable to taxpayers. The potential for economic growth is mostly limited to what is already in place because there is little open space left available for development. Therefore, town officials have limited options in attracting new revenue.
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The following arrest information was provided by the Hamden Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The focus is on healthy living and will include activities and information on nutrition, physical activity, safety, healthy practices and resources.
Government is all but shut down, but there are events going on to make your hoiiday brighter
Prior to her retirement Mary was a floral designer for the former Washington Flower Shop.
Family support magistrates hear cases involving paternity and child and spousal support.
Family support magistrates hear cases involving paternity and child and spousal support.
A Massachusetts court ruled Justina Pelletier, who has been held at Boston Children's Hospital for 10 months, won't be returning home.
A Massachusetts court ruled Justina Pelletier, who has been held at Boston Children's Hospital for 10 months, won't be returning home.
His memorial service is Saturday.
The following arrest information was provided by the Hamden Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII.
Here's what is playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Here's what is playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Checkpoints will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday in a variety of locations, according to police.
He was a US Army Veteran and had served in the Vietnam War.
The donation benefits the Elderly Outreach Emergency Food Bank.
Highlighting the academic achievements of Hamden residents.
Marking the academic achievements of Cheshire residents.
