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Riverfest will offer tabling opportunities to a select number of vendors of products and services.

If you are interested in learning about this offer: benefits,cost, and rules please send an email to ChathamSquareNeighborhood@gmail.com or call Lee at (203)…

New Haven Farms is looking for volunteers to support our mission of promoting health and community development through urban agriculture. Our positions range from cooking to gardening to childcare, so no matter what your skills are, there are opportunities for you to get involved.

By working with New Haven Farms, you'll connect to the community, cultivate beautiful…

The Schooner Summer Camp brings kids to the coastline to explore, learn, grow, get their feet wet in the water, and above all else - have fun! Our summer camp curriculum is designed to appeal to youth ages 4-12 years old with leadership and youth development opportunities for teens. The Schooner Summer Camp offers both a land-based Shore Program and a sea-based Sailing Program in which campers engage in science-based learning through adventure, exploration, crafts, songs, and games.…

Hi, my partner and I (she's a farmer/teacher, I'm a playwright/teacher) are looking to rent a 2 bedroom apartment (or 1 bedroom plus office) in Fair Haven or Fair Haven Heights. Ideally near the river or some nice trees. Eventually we'll want to buy a house here, so if you know of a special house, we could be persuaded to skip the apartment-renting step. Could move in anytime between March 1-July 1. References available, and I'll write you a poem about your house, pet, or tree. Contact…

Join New Haven Farms' Red Beet Riders for the 10th Anniversary Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride! Your support as a rider, volunteer, and/or…

New Haven Farms' Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program runs for 20 weeks over the course of the summer, from June through October. CSA members pay for their share before the season begins, and receive a weekly share of fresh organic produce grown on New Haven Farms' farm sites. This model provides farmers with…

Individuals and families earning less than $54,000 a year are eligible for free tax preparation at over a dozen sites in New Haven...spread the word! Free VITA sites save filers an average of $200 and encourage people who don't think they need to file to see if they are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Regrettably, the Fair Haven site at the Columbus Academy on Blatchley isn't operating, but there are many others (I volunteer at the Emanuel Luthern site in East Rock, Sundays…

New Haven City VITA Tax Program is looking for volunteers to help community members file tax returns free of charge. 

The program asked for a four hour per week commitment during tax filing season. Email VITA@newhavenct.gov for more information. 

Meeting Notes - Thank you George Morrison.

November 16, 2017 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

Attendees: George M., Sally E., Mary Ann M., Lt. Zannelli, Kirk M. Kathleen F., Vinnie A. Lee C.

Finance Report – Fund balance: $9,090.98.  $300 contribution fr. George C., Grand Apizza is in process.

Health & Wellness:

• Urban Trail Update – request are…

CSNA Meeting Minutes

October 18, 2017 | 6:00 – 7:15pm

The Mary Wade Home

Attendees: Lee Cruz, Mary Ann Moran, Marian Lemly, Sally Esposito, Susan Regan, Leslie Flowers, George Morrison, Lauren Bisio, Kathy Krebzer, Lynne Knowles, David Hunter, Kirk Morrison, Lt. David Zannelli, Vinnie Kiernan

Welcome and Introductions

Finance Report (Sally)

• All payments and reimbursements made: to Riverfest, New Haven Road Runners, Mural expenses, Cedar Knoll Farms…

Minutes



September 20, 2017 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home • Welcome & Introductions - Kathleen



Attendees: Lee Cruz, Tyshawna Neal-Dixon, Kirk Morrison, George Morrison, Mary Ann Moran, Marian Lemly, Kathy Krebzer, Vinnie Kiernan, Shirley Criscuolo, Jacqueline Melendez, Lt David Zannelli, Sally Esposito, Brenda Brown, Richard Pizzoferrato, Kathleen Flynn and Alder Kenneth Reveiz.



• Finance Report - Sally

There is $9,090.98 in the…

Meeting Notes

August 16, 2017 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

• Welcome & Introductions

           Attendees:   Susan Regan, Marian Lemly, Brenda Brown, Richard Pizzo…, Mark Duda, Lee Cruz, David Hunter, 

                               Lauren Bisio, Pilip Boulanger, Kirk Morrison, Rhea Hirshman, George Morrison, Susan O’Leary,

                           …

Just off Grand Avenue, an African woman carries a bundled baby on her back, a purple cloth pressing up into her hair. A half-pigeon, half-dove with pink and blue-green wings flies above. Just a few feet to the left, an activist steps forward, bangled, purple fist slicing the air triumphantly. The Quinnipiac River bridge beckons behind her...…

MINUTES June 21, 2017 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

• Welcome & Introductions: presents, were: Nathalie B, Susan OL, Sgt Renee Dominguez, Marian L, George M, David H, Lee C, Margaret D, Robert R, Sally E, Chandra R, Jacqueline M, Shirley C, Drew Goldman, Leslie F, Kirk Morrison (New FH librarian), Kyle Litscher, Mary-Ann M, Clymenza H, Mark and Arlene…

Today is the last day of school, the last day of school breakfast and lunch for many children in our community. Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and snacks that are provided to kids and teens,18 years of age and younger, throughout the summer when school is out. Find and Share Information about Summer Meal Programs Here: http://www.endhungerct.org/summer-meals/

Let's not let any child go hungry in our community for…

Minutes

May 17, 2016 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

• Welcome & Introductions: Mark D, Nathalie B, Marian H, MaryAnn M, Sally E, Gilbert Avery, Brenda B, Rich P, Lee Cruz, Mike Fumiatti (NHPD) Lou Decriencenzo (NHPD), George M, Sierra-marie Gerfao, Margaret D.

• Finance Report- Sally: Grant money for the Yoga program has…

Minutes

April 19, 2016 ~ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Mary Wade Home

• Welcome & Introductions: Presents were: Nathalie B, Mariam L, Brenda B, Richard P, David H, Sgt Renee Dominguez, Tim B, Gilbert A, Mark D, Lee C, Kyle Litscher, Sally E, Gerda Genece, Leslie F.

• Health & Wellness
• • Urban…

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

     Thank you so much for your support of Saturday’s Easter/Spring Party at Chatham Square Park.  Based on the huge attendance and the smiles of the children and families who were there, it was a GREAT success.  Everyone had a chance to participate in arts & crafts, guess the amount of candy in the jar, take a photo with the Easter Bunny, and just…