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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took has unprecedented action on September 1 by issuing a temporary national moratorium on most evictions for nonpayment of rent to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Citing the historic threat to public health posed by coronavirus, the CDC declared that an eviction moratorium would help ensure people are able to practice social distancing and comply with stay at home orders.  The moratorium took effect September 4 and last until…

Community Learning Hubs are safe spaces for children to go during the school day for supervised distance learning with high-speed internet access, social support, and enrichment, in a small cohort of no more than ten children. Children eligible to attend a Hub must be New Haven residents in 1st through 9th grades, registered for the…

Do you know a family with school-age children and no Internet access? Please let them know! MiFi hotspots are available at the New Haven Free Public Library for New Haven residents to borrow. These hot spots provide free internet access for 3-5 devices at a time. Call the Library at 203-946-8130 x 101 for more information and to reserve one today.  No one should be denied an education for lack of Internet access.

THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE would like to hear from you!  Come to the IGNITE Information Session to learn about "Community Sparkplugs" and how your idea may be eligible to receive a grant up to $3,000.  

✓Easy application Process

✓ Training and support provided…

We're hopeful to be able to serve Fair Haven residents in person ASAP as we prepare our library facilities with safety in mind for all members of the public and staff.

Starting the week of 7/6 we'll be offering Curbside service. Think of how you can call restaurants with an order and then notify them when you arrive. It works the same here at Fair Haven Library. Place an order of library materials online, or call us for help. Then we'll set them aside for you. When you come…

Dear neighbors,

For a comprehensive list of Resource Pages by location, language and type of Service visit: 

http://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/blogs/directory-of-local-resource-pages-in-response-t…

Thank you Fair Haven Community healthcare for this list of Psychiatry Resources 

General Mental Health Support 

• NAMI Helpline and Online Support Groups: National Alliance on Mental Illness offers online discussion groups. They also offer many in-person support groups that are likely disrupted, but the…

Thank you Fair Haven Community Healthcare for this list of FREE Resources to Keep Active and Engaged During Social Distancing , Includes Art & Culture, Fitness and Sports, Education including learning another language, Mediation and Mindfulness, Hobbies and many other resources. 

Affordable Internet & Phone Access 

• The state website provides comprehensive information…

Mary Wade Home is in need of Housekeepers. We are interviewing for temporary positions and for positions with regular hours.

This is a fast paced, resident centered environment with the highest standards of care. We have a skilled nursing facility, an adult day center and a residential care home on an enclosed campus, built around a beautiful garden in historic Fair Haven. Our staff are passionate people who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the well-being of our…

COVID19 testing will be available at 374 Grand Avenue to patients and non-patients alike, starting Wednesday April 22. Those wishing to be tested MUST call ahead for an appointment. No walk-ins accepted.

• Appointments are currently available 9am – noon and 1-4pm. Monday-Friday.
• Results are available in 2-3 days.
• There will be no cost to…

Most cases of COVID-19 are contracted from family members living together. If you are caring for someone who is symptomatic or tested positive for COVID-19, here are some tips from the CDC to keep you and your loved one safe:

1.       Monitor the person for worsening symptoms and be in close contact with your health care provider.

2.       Prevent the spread of germs by having the person stay in a…

Connecticut Residents Economically Impacted by COVID-19 May Receive 90-Day Grace Periods to Make Mortgage Payments; Financial Institutions Agree Not to Negatively Impact Credit Reports as a Result of Accepting Payment Relief

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has reached an agreement with over 50 credit unions and banks in Connecticut to offer mortgage relief to the state’s residents and businesses who continue to face hardship…