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Save the date to volunteer and/or get FREE Smoke Alarm for your Home

April 27, 2019 from 9am to 2pm – Fair Haven
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Community Soup Night April 2019

April 28, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm – The Henry's
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Quinnipiac Riverfest 2019

May 18, 2019 from 11am to 7pm – Quinnipiac River Marina
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Save the date to volunteer and/or get FREE Smoke Alarm for your Home at Fair Haven

April 27, 2019 from 9am to 2pm

The Red Cross in Connecticut is holding a Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. home fire safety and FREE smoke alarm installation event in Fair Haven. Red Cross volunteers and local partners will be canvassing the neighborhood, installing FREE smoke alarms, replacing batteries in existing alarms and helping families create escape plans. Please help Sound the Alarm by making an appointment for a FREE smoke alarms installation or join the Red Cross as a volunteer to help protect our community from home…See More

Apr 5

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Mar 22

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March CSNA Community Meeting at Mary Wade Home

March 20, 2019 from 6pm to 7pm

Come learn about how we plan to fund local projects and activities to build and sustain community in Fair Haven.This is your opportunity to learn about what is happening in your neighborhood, to share your ideas, to meet your neighbors and to get involved. Resident homeowners, renters, business owners and people who work in our neighborhood are welcome.Children are always welcome at CSNA meetings.See More

Mar 12

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Help Distribute at the Mobile Pantry in Fair Haven at Parking lot of John Martinez School on James St.

March 16, 2019 from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Every month, Junta for Progressive Action runs a Mobile Pantry that brings needed food to members of our community. On Saturday March 16 from 10:30am to 12:30pm, Junta staff need 10-12 volunteers to help distribute food at the parking lot of John Martinez School on James Street, near the intersection with Saltonstall Avenue. This is the type of neighborhood volunteer opportunity we have discussed at the retreat and in our meetings. Thank you.See More

Feb 25

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February CSNA Community Meeting at Mary Wade Home

February 20, 2019 from 6pm to 7pm

Come learn about what we discussed at the 11th Annual Planning Retreat: our calendar of community events, next steps on Strong School District and how we plan to fund local projects and activities to build and sustain community in Fair Haven.This is your opportunity to learn about what is happening in your neighborhood, to share your ideas, to meet your neighbors and to get involved. Resident homeowners, renters, business owners and people who work in our neighborhood are welcome.Children are…See More

Jan 29

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Community Dinning Out Night at La Molienda Restaurant

January 23, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm

Fair Haven residents, business owners and folks who work here are welcome to attend and also to bring friends and family to the first Community Dining Out Night at Molienda Peruvian Restaurant. Comme meet people who love our community and support a great local business that supports usSee More

Jan 16

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Holiday Potluck Dinner: December CSNA Meeting at Mary Wade Home

December 19, 2018 from 6pm to 7pm

As is our tradition the December meeting will be our Holiday potluck dinner. This is an opportunity share a meal with neighbors, learn about what is happening in the neighborhood, to share your ideas and to get involved.Bring the food of your choice to serve 3 or more and children if you have them.Residents and business owners and people who work in our neighborhood are all welcome to attend.See More

Nov 20, 2018

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November CSNA Community Meeting at Mary Wade Home

November 21, 2018 from 6pm to 7pm

This is your opportunity to learn about what is happening in your neighborhood, to share your ideas, to meet your neighbors and to get involved. Resident homeowners, renters, business owners and people who work in our neighborhood are welcome.Children are always welcome at CSNA meetings.See More

Nov 13, 2018

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Frank Redente Jr. left a comment for Lee Cruz

"Thanks Lee."

Oct 17, 2018

LIsa Gangemi left a comment for Lee Cruz

"Thanks Lee! Hope all is well with your family. We will share the community events in our employee newsletter."

Jun 19, 2018

Kimberly Acosta-New Haven Farms left a comment for Lee Cruz

"Hi Lee, Thanks so much for your warm welcome! I will make sure to keep everyone here updated on New Haven Farms activities and events, and also provide general information about our programs and the other work that we are doing. I will definitely…"

Jan 30, 2018

Stan DeCosta left a comment for Lee Cruz

"Thank you. It was nice to meet you."

Nov 20, 2017

Gerald Garcia left a comment for Lee Cruz

"Thanks Lee! Delighted to be here."

Nov 19, 2017

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GIVE YOUR INPUT: New Haven Climate and Sustainability Framework at Fair Haven K8 School

March 1, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm

New Haven Climate and Sustainability FrameworkBuildings, Food, Transportation, Electric Power, Land and Infrastructure, Materials Management.Come to a community meeting:-Wednesday, March 1st, 6-8pm, Fair Haven School, 164 Grand Ave.or -Tuesday March 14th, 6-8pm, Hillhouse HS, 480 Sherman PkwyOr give your input online (and see the draft Framework) at: www.NHCSF.org or www.facebook.con/NHCSF Denos su…See More

Feb 23, 2017

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Feb 23, 2017

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March CSNA Community Meeting at Mary Wade Home

March 15, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm

This is your opportunity to learn about what is happening in your neighborhood, to share your ideas, to meet your neighbors and to get involved.Resident homeowners, renters, business owners and people who work in our neighborhood are welcome.Children are always welcome at CSNA meetings.See More

Feb 21, 2017

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Where do you live?: Chatham Square Neighborhood i.e. Between: | I91- N | Grand Ave - S | Ferry St - W | Quinnipiac River - E |

How long do you live in the area?: 6-10 years

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Attention Fair Haveners interested in Food Security: Board Nominations Now Being Accepted!

Posted on April 11, 2019 at 7:55pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Interested in serving on the Board of Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen? Check out the Board membership posting below or on our website.

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Board of Directors Membership

Multiple seats available

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Volunteer needed to coordinate vendors at Riverfest.

Posted on March 22, 2019 at 3:43pm 0 Comments 1 Like

We have had several email inquiries from local art & craft vendors to sell their wares at Riverfest. We need somebody to respond to these and keep a record of their names and contact info. If you are willing to take this on, please contact Christel at christeljmanning@gmail.com.

2019 CSNA Retreat Notes and request

Posted on February 8, 2019 at 2:30pm 8 Comments 1 Like

Dear Friend and Neighbors:

As promised below are the notes from our 2019 Retreat.

If you attended the retreat you are invited to use the comments section under the notes to post additional information that is missing or corrections. We would like for the notes to be community-owned so please make a note if you have something to add or to correct.

If you did not attend the…

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Equity of Place Opinion Survey

Posted on December 20, 2018 at 12:17pm 0 Comments 1 Like

This is your chance to share your opinions with the building community! We are planning to share the most constructive and meaningful survey responses at the NESSBE summit and on the event website: www.nessbe.net

This survey's target audience is the community outside of the building professions, although all are welcome to share. Our definition…

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At 2:46pm on March 21, 2019, Caitlin Daly said…: So happy to be here!

At 9:57am on February 22, 2019, Fe Shays said…: Thanks Lee!

At 6:34pm on October 16, 2018, Frank Redente Jr. said…: Thanks Lee.

At 9:05am on June 19, 2018, LIsa Gangemi said…: Thanks Lee! Hope all is well with your family. We will share the community events in our employee newsletter.

At 3:23pm on January 30, 2018, Kimberly Acosta-New Haven Farms said…: Hi Lee,

Thanks so much for your warm welcome! I will make sure to keep everyone here updated on New Haven Farms activities and events, and also provide general information about our programs and the other work that we are doing. I will definitely tell our community members about this group/website.

Thanks again!

At 9:13am on November 20, 2017, Stan DeCosta said…: Thank you. It was nice to meet you.

At 10:20pm on November 19, 2017, Gerald Garcia said…: Thanks Lee! Delighted to be here.

At 3:50pm on February 22, 2017, New Haven Land Trust said…: Thanks Lee!

At 10:06am on February 6, 2017, Milda McClain said…: Hello Lee:

Thanks for adding Music Haven to Chatham Square. Looking forward to inviting friends of the neighborhood to hear more about Music Haven.

Milda