The Connecticut Department of Public Health has announced the holiday hours of operation for its state-sponsored COVID-19 testing sites. Read more here: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Press-Room/Press-Releases---2021/DPH-Announces-Holiday-COVID-19-Testing-Hours
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At our COVID update presser today providing situational awareness & discussing COVID kit distribution plans. Info on this is forthcoming, stay tuned or visit COVID hub for updates. Please don’t call the health dept. for this matter, announcements will be made here New Haven Health Department and on the COVID hub/health dept. website. COVID-19 Vaccination Information
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We have seen a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state and now in New Haven. In response to this increase, we are making the following changes to keep the New Haven community safe and reduce the spread of the virus:
We will not be opening schools in the hybrid model on November 9th as originally planned. Instead, students will continue remote learning, as they have done since the start of the school year. We know this decision creates a hardship on many New Haven families. The Health Director, Dr. Tracey and I did not make this decision lightly.
Student learning hubs that the City operates will be closed indefinitely starting this coming Monday, November 2nd. Starting next Wednesday, November 4th, City Hall will be closed and accessible by appointment only.
Furthermore, we are also rolling back opening guidelines for our business community. Starting immediately, the City will move from Phase III to Phase II of COVID-19 reopening. Reducing the occupancy caps for many businesses. Our COVID task force will be increasing enforcement on establishments to ensure we are in compliance.
It is critical that you do your part to ensure the virus does not spread. The surge in cases is happening because more and more residents are attending social gatherings, parties, and having other interactions with those outside of their core family group. By not following the COVID-19 guidelines from medical experts, you are risking exposure to others who could then lose their lives to the virus. If the number of cases go back down, we will be able to open up again.
Finally, we continue to offer free COVID-19 testing for anyone in New Haven. Check out the City’s COVID website or call the Health Department at (203) 946-4949 for more information on testing sites. Please be smart about this, New Haven.
Always serving you,
Mayor Justin Elicker
Tiny House Fan/Opponent! Happy New Year :)
First, thank you for submitting a survey response, coming to a community meeting, and/or signing up to receive our emails. You care! No matter if you strongly support or vehemently oppose the tinylifenhv initiative, I personally just want to say thanks for participating in your community. Civics are important, and you matter!
Update: After a rocky December, we will be submitting draft zoning text to the Board of Alders on January 23 for consideration and public hearing at the February 19th City Plan Commission meeting.
Draft Zoning Text: We took a stab at incorporating the community's ideas and feedback into a coherent zoning text and came up with this draft. Essentially, it's a floating zone that can be applied in residential areas, subject to compliance with this zone's requirements and restrictions. For example, in order to develop certain projects using this zone (rather than normal RM-2 or RS-1 zones), you have to prove that you personally (not your LLC) live in New Haven. Read the draft, feel free to redline it, or email us back with comments.
Next Steps: As we prepare to submit to the Board of Alders, we need your help with the following:
-- Remember to answer our survey if you haven't already. Send it along to friends or neighbors for them to answer as well. Try to get responses in by Jan 15.
-- Consider submitting public testimony online here.
-- Mark your calendars and come to the public hearing on February 19 at 6:00PM at 200 Orange Street.
-- AND Please please continue to advocate for more diverse and more affordable housing types in more neighborhoods in New Haven!
Thank you for helping to improve housing options in New Haven.
Warm Regards,
Katherine McComic, tinylifenhv.com
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp will hold a ‘mayor’s night out’ tomorrow evening, Wednesday, July 19, at the Columbus School – 255 Blatchley Ave, New Haven – from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Harp will be available to meet with residents during these public ‘office hours’ – residents are invited to ask questions, make suggestions, and otherwise address matters pertaining to New Haven and its governance.
The timing of this session is particularly important as New Haven begins its fiscal year this month without the benefit of an approved state budget. Residents’ questions and comments will be addressed on a first come, first served basis. No advance reservations or appointments are required or necessary
