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Addressing Illegal Dirt Bikes and Off-Road Vehicles

A group of residents is interested in addressing the issue of dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles being used illegally on our streets, sidewalks, and parks. No…

Looking for an experienced short-order cook for the soon to open --Boat House Cafe ( formerly Jenelle's). Please call or email Lisa Fitch for details (203) 627-5225 or quinnipiacrivermarina@yahoo.com

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to make sure everyone was aware that tomorrow's primary election polling locations will be based on the new ward boundaries.  So please make sure that you are going to the right place.  I've included a map below of the new boundaries.

Polls are open from 6am-8pm.  If you are a democrat you are voting for either Chris Murphy or Susan Bysiewicz and if you are republican you are voting for either Chris Shays or Linda McMahon.

If you have any…

by Maria Popova on August 9, 2012

Tagged as: Association / Cooperation / Local Economy / …

Hi everyone,

I just spoke with Dave Moser, landscape architect for the city, to get an update on the timeline for the Dover Beach Park splash pad and bidding process.  Please keep in mind that there is a possibility that the timeline could be delayed for any number of reasons, but Dave was optimistic that they would be able to keep close to the schedule.

July 15: Advertise for bids.  (completed)

10am, July 24: Mandatory "pre-bid" meeting at the site.  Any contractor who…

It was great to meet everyone at last night's meeting.  Thanks for being so welcoming. 

As I mentioned last night, as a result of the redistricting process I will "officially" be representing part of Fair Haven in January.  "Officially" aside, I am happy to help out anyone (in the ward or not) at anytime (starting now).

I wanted to offer up my contact information again, just in case you didn't get a chance to write it down or for those folks that weren't able to attend last…

Dear neighbors from Chatham Square,

I am part of New Haven Rising, a new membership based city wide organization fighting for economic, social and racial justice. We are creating a network of communities throughout New Haven with the intention to educate, organize and mobilize people around issues like access to jobs, youth opportunities and violence.  New Haven Rising now has close to a 100 volunteers who are knocking on doors all over the city conducting surveys, and finding new…

I have a 2BR apartment on Lexington Avenue with a beautiful deck & yard that I am looking to rent. If you know anyone interested please forward along. I can be reached at 203-278-3613. Thanks

Come show your support of the Arts, this Thursday at 7 pm at the Fair Haven Library. There will be a press conference in regards to the upcoming inaugural CT Fashion Week, hope to see you all there! For more details, check out ctfashionweek.org

We meet at Mary Wade House for @ one hour.

Rufina Durazzo, Dave Hunter, and George Morrison were present.

The group reviewed a video of the green car that sped up Clinton

Ave and down Atwater.   All agreed that we should give Sgt Zona a copy.

We began a discussion about how to deal with the speeding cars

and bikes.  We decided to delay any decisions until we have enough memb ers

that would be more representative of the association.

We…

Hi All,

We will be having a tag sale in our backyard to clear out all the years of stuff we've been accumulating. Kitchenware, baby clothes, toys, books, etc.

Come on by!!

Hey guys!

I wanted to let you all know of a project I'm doing for my Boy Scout eagle project through URI. For Boy Scouts, you have to do what's called an eagle project in your community which can be anything that betters your community. 

For my project, I'm renovating the stretch of green at the intersection of Middletown Ave and Front St (map). I…

JOIN US AND BRAINSTROM ABOUT HOW WE CAN DEAL WITH THE THREATENING BEHAVIOR OF BIKES AND CARS!!

WE WILL MEET IN THE MARY WADE HOUSE.

TOGETHER WE CAN DEAL WITH ANYTHING.

TEMPORARY POSITION: SURVEY ADMINISTRATORS

Neighborhood Health Data Collection

August-October 2012

General Description

As part of a large community based research project, CARE will be collecting health surveys from 1400 New Haven residents in six neighborhoods:  Dixwell, Fair Haven, Hill North, Newhallville, West River/Dwight and West Rock. CARE is recruiting 15-18 people to assist with survey administration for…

A profesional couple with no children is seeking a 2 bedroom apt. in Chatham Square Neighborhood. If you have an apartment for rent or if you know of an apartment that is available please send info. to eliezerleecruz@@gmail.com

Thanks.

Last weekend I was in Providence, RI - they have there an amazing public art understanding.  The non-profit organization WATERFIRE is turning a downtown waterfront into an awesome performance arts scene...  I was jealous.  New Haven long time ago decided to cut off itself from the waterfront and very little of public life actually happens on the water,  But a lot of that little happens on the Quinnipiac River... I wonder if we could add…

Hi CSNA women,

There is a free event sponsored and put-on by the Fund for Women & Girls through the Community Foundation on June 19th from 4:30 to 7:00 at the Omni called Convening: for Women. Details and registration can be found here: http://www.cfgnh.org/Learn/LearnandShareOverview/ConveningsRegistrationPage/tabid/642/Default.aspx

I will be there but it would…