Stamford, CT|News|
State to Tax Medical Marijuana
The sales and use tax exemption for prescription medicine will not apply, according to the state Department of Revenue Services.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
- Hamden, CT
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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Darien, CT|News|
State to Tax Medical Marijuana
The sales and use tax exemption for prescription medicine will not apply, according to the state Department of Revenue Services.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
State to Tax Medical Marijuana
The sales and use tax exemption for prescription medicine will not apply, according to the state Department of Revenue Services.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
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Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Quinnipiac Students Hosting Sandy Hook Benefit Dinner
Quinnipiac University students from the different faith groups, including Christian, Jewish, and Muslim campus organizations, are hosting the event.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Hamden Rotary Presents HHS Student of the Month
The Rotary Club has instituted the Hamden High School Student of the Month Award and gave the first one out last month.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Robert J. Fitch, 77
The Hamden resident was well known in the local sports area, playing on city, state and New England Championship softball teams, as well as city championship basketball teams with 1st Bank.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Poll: Malloy Beatable in 2014
The survey was paid for by Republican Tom Foley, the Greenwich millionaire who narrowly lost to Malloy in 2010.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Company Donates Caskets to Sandy Hook Victims
After Friday's shooting, Matthews Casket Co. of New England quickly stepped up and offered to donate caskets to the families of students killed in the massacre.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Parents Fear: What their Children Will Hear
Many younger kids spent the weekend being shielded from information about the shootings. On Monday, their parents are afraid of what they'll be hearing.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Security Tightened Here in Wake of Newtown Shootings
Beginning this week, to get in a Hamden Public School, you'll have to call first.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
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Two Arrested for Refund Scam at Kohls
They allegedly tried to return merchandise they had just shoplifted, according to police.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
Hamden|News|
Lighting Up the Night
A group of residents gathered at Town Center Park Saturday night to remember the victims of the Newtown school shooting, including Mayor Scott Jackson, who said the town will review its security plans in the wake of the tragedy.
Kathleen Ramunni, Patch Staff
