Week of November 2, 2026

Weekly Calendar:

Thursday, November 5 | Health & Wellness Council | 8:30am NEW DATE, LOCATION & TIME

Hamden Regional Chamber, 3074 Whitney Avenue, Hamden

The Holistic Council has now merged with the Health & Wellness Council making a strong resource for the community. Anyone in the healthcare and holistic industry is welcome to join us! Stop by and make new connections. 

Friday, November 6 | Governmental Affairs Committee | 1pm | Chamber Office

3074 Whitney Avenue, Building 1, Hamden.

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, November 12 | Chamber Choice Awards Ceremony | Cascade | 6pm

Join us at we celebrate the 2026 Chamber Choice Honorees! See below for more details and registration information.

Tuesday, November 17 | Business Before Hours | Alltown Fresh | 8:30am

1941 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

🌟 Join us for a special evening celebrating the best of our community!

The 29th Annual Chamber Choice Awards will honor outstanding businesses and individuals who make a difference in our community. Come celebrate this year's deserving honorees, connect with fellow business and community leaders and enjoy one of the

Chamber's most anticipated events of the year!

Reserve your tickets today and be part of the celebration!🌟

MEMBER & COMMUNITY NEWS:

ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE: Is this your time to start or complete your college education? Albertus Magnus College is hosting an Adult Undergraduate Instant Decision Day on Saturday, Nov. 7th. Click the link for details or to register.

REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY: RWA Unveils New Pipeline Protection Program for Commercial Customers: The Regional Water Authority (RWA) today announced the launch of PipeSafe℠ Commercial, a new protection program designed to help qualifying businesses avoid the expense and disruption of unexpected water and sewer line emergencies.

For more than 25 years, RWA's PipeSafe℠ plans have provided peace of mind for residential customers, helping households across the region avoid the cost and inconvenience of unexpected repairs to water service lines, sewer lines and related infrastructure.

Now, that same trusted protection is available to businesses in the RWA’s service territory. Starting at less than $1 per day, PipeSafe℠ Commercial plans help cover the cost of repairs to customer-owned water service and sewer lines. The program includes 24/7 support, access to qualified contractors, and project management from emergency response through site restoration.

“PipeSafe℠ has been immensely popular with our residential customers, and approximately 55% of RWA customers are enrolled in one or more of our protection plans,” said Dan Timmeny, Assistant Director of Commercial Business Protection Programs at the RWA. “Businesses face many of the same risks that homeowners do when underground water or sewer lines fail, often with even greater operational and financial consequences. We're proud to offer an affordable solution tailored to the needs of our commercial customers.”

PipeSafe℠ Commercial plans protect the customer-owned portion of the underground water service and/or sewer lines that connect a property to the utility system. Coverage includes common issues such as leaks, breaks and clogs, as well as the excavation and restoration associated with covered repairs. Customers also receive 24/7 support and priority response for covered service events.

Coverage options vary based on service connection size and customer needs. PipeSafe℠ Commercial Sewer plans include two camera inspections and two hydro-jetting services per year. 

Businesses interested in obtaining a free quote or learning more about PipeSafe℠ Commercial can visit rwatersolutions.com/pipesafe-commercial.

INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS OF GREATER NEW HAVEN: Husky Health & HR 1 - Are you on Husky? Do you know what changes are coming January 1, 2027?

Join State Representative Laurie Sweet, the CT Health Policy Project, the Town of Hamden, and community partners for an important informational session about upcoming changes to HUSKY Health coverage.

New federal rules beginning January 1, 2027, will affect certain adults ages 19–64, including a requirement to renew coverage every six months. Learn what these changes mean, how they may affect you or your loved ones, and why staying informed is important to maintaining healthcare coverage.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Keefe Community Center Gym

11 Pine Street, Hamden (Parking on George Street)

For additional information, visit huskyhealth.org, portal.ct.gov/dss, or cthosp.org.