MARCH 18, 2026 • VOLUME 96 • ISSUE 20
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Town of Hamden and Quinnipiac University establish working relationship to strengthen collaboration By AVA HIGHLAND News Editor
Town of Hamden and Quinnipiac University established a formal working relationship, as discussed during the Economic Development Commission 2025 Annual Report, presented during the Legislative Council’s 2nd Regular Monthly Meeting Monday evening. Specifically, the university is working with the Economic Development Commission, coordinated with Commissioner Romeo Ibanez on behalf of the commission. Mayor Adam Sendroff also expressed interest in creating a Joint Advisory Committee, according to Bethany Zemba, vice president of government and community relations and chief of staff, in a statement to The Chronicle. “Quinnipiac is proud to be part of the Hamden community,” Zemba wrote. “Our relationship with the Town is rooted in col-
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Town of Hamden and Quinnipiac University created a formal working relationship focusing on several different areas to strengthen their collaboration.
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laboration, respect, and a shared commitment to creating positive outcomes for residents, businesses, and our students. We especially value our positive working relationship with Mayor Sendroff and the open, thoughtful dialogue that helps us move forward together in support of the entire community.” The partnership focuses on several initiatives in strengthening town and university collaboration: economic impact analysis, community partnership, workforce alignment and student venture retention. The collaboration also looks to “increase public communication about university town collaborations.” Both commission representatives and Quinnipiac senior leadership — Dean Holly Raider, Dr. David Tomczyk, Dr. Mark Gius, Vice President for Facilities and Capital Planning Salvatore Filardi and Vice PresiSee HAMDEN Page 3
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