Possibly also at UConn bookstores at branch campuses in Stamford, Hartford, Avery Point (Groton), and Waterbury

Reasonably, I had just flipped from the CT sub. My bad.

kielbasy pizza?

Similar to some Boston area pizza shops owned/operated by Italians employing staff from the Balkans now, some Greek joints used to employ more than a few Armenians. Never really liked much Boston-area pizza, Italian, Greek, whatevuh

From Hamden, prospective route(s) and time(s) vary based on potential starting point. To drive to Waterbury, traveling via New Haven is an unusual option (e.g., never from northern Hamden where back roads to Rt 8 or travel via Cheshire to I-84 may be alternatives; Centerville or Spring Glen neighborhoods via Rt 15 to Woodbridge to Seymour via Rt 8 to Waterbury; maybe only travel via New Haven if near Hamden/New Haven border).

This ^ OP, plus New Haven and ‘burbs have more housing variety than Durham/Triangle, and it’s very accessible to the City, Boston, outdoor activities in/near New Haven, the rest of CT, New England, and also upstate NY. If you’re a Dukie, not much love exists for Duke in CT.

Under prior ownership, the Contois Tavern existed and potentially was a speakeasy before the Contois family bought or reestablished the business in 1934.

Side topic tangent: Prohibition started in 1920 and ended in 1933. During the prohibition years, annual New Haven City Directories document my Irish immigrant family’s saloon operated as a purported “candy or confectionery store”.

Likely similar to Contois’ predecessor, our candy store never stopped operating. Alcohol regulators and police and city leaders of the day were absolutely paid off. Written family records also indicate many of them joined our relatives for complimentary dinners after Sunday church services. Supposed to have served good eats, and definitely cashed Winchester Repeating Arms and other factory workers’ pay checks.

Still there, multiple ownership changes later (520 Winchester Ave/Thompson St). Hope the OP finds some quality day time establishments, but suspect the currently-named Taurus B may not meet OP’s interests. /s

Don’t know the password? /s

Mostly run down, not a particularly nice place, and no Eskimo Joes for the likely OSU grad.

Initially, the Nighthawks’ parent teams were the Minnesota North Stars and the Nassau Long Islanders. /s

Which team? Bruins, but must give you some credit for your patience in supporting the Leafs.

u/JulianoJones1945 you may want to post your question in the r/NewHaven sub

Some people went to games in good seasons, but the NHL, media, and Madison Avenue know, then and now, most of the state’s strongest hockey towns never really supported the Whalers (Fairfield and New Haven counties), some state corporations in Hartford county which once upon a time supported the Whalers subsequently shrunk in-state operations and/or moved HQs elsewhere, financial obstacles exist to build a competitive 21st century arena let alone even bring the outdated, architecturally-challenged up to snuff, etc.

Similar to many cities and some towns alike, a block, or a few, can make a big difference OP

Sleeping Giant Park Association

https://sgpa.org/program-calendar/

https://sgpa.org

Friends of CT State Parks https://friendsctstateparks.org/sleeping-giant-park-association/

1.5 miles or so, makes sense

u/Sea-Trick-9311 You may receive additional helpful insights by posting your question in r/NewHaven

u/ricktremila Which address or block of Dwight Street?

u/ItalianResearcher Not car purchase- specific, but the following linked sites may be helpful. If you only plan to be in the States for a few years, you may consider leasing versus buying a car.

https://isss.uconn.edu/drivers-license/

https://oiss.yale.edu/campus-community-life/for-students/practical-matters/transportation-driving/obtaining-a-connecticut-drivers-license

Reading the OP’s linked New Haven Register article, the plans for the development also include a new grocery store, day care center, etc. More housing with additional services in the lower Dixwell neighborhood appears positive.

In Hamden: Cafe Amici, Elis, Mikro, Playwright (if Irish and American pub food works for grandma and child)

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33801-d2358530-Reviews-Cafe_Amici-Hamden_Connecticut.html

Paxlovid is an anti-viral drug treatment prescribed to Covid + patients, not a SARS-2 vaccine.

This ^ OP

In a Channel 8 interview, one of the Landino brothers/co-owners mentioned health and “just not being able to it anymore”.

https://www.wtnh.com/hamden/hamden-hardware-store-closing-after-74-years-in-business/

Exact profile used by agent who marketed uncle’s house sold to couple closely matching your interests, age bracket, etc. They also liked they could hop on bus to New Haven and also to Sleeping Giant State Park for hiking. Good luck.