Though its been over three months since Hens for Hamden’s victorious triumph to legalize backyard hens, there is more work to be done.
All along, the backyard hens movement represented a larger redefinition of urban and suburban living based on ideals such as community, sustainability, walkable neighborhoods, and support for local businesses. Eh? Does this sound familiar? You’ve heard this message from Hens for Hamden here and from like-minded groups like the New Haven Bioregional Group, Elm City Cycling and from recently elected politicians, like Roland Lemar, State Representative, for the 96th District which includes Spring Glen in Hamden and neighborhoods in New Haven.
The question is, after hens, what next? Over the next weeks and months, Hens for Hamden will begin to branch out, reflecting the broader issues facing our town. How can Hens for Hamden transition into a collective effort, dare I say, movement, to make Hamden a more sustainable, safer town?
