Blogs

Monday, November 27th, 2017

*Board of Alders, Aldermanic Affairs Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7288

*GNH Property Owners, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 28TH, 2017

Project Youth Court, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 5:00 p.m.

(203) 843-1713

*New Haven Redevelopment Agency, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Meeting Room 3, 5:30 p.m., (203) 946-5761

*Board of Alders, Tax Abatement Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-6045

Wednesday, November 29TH, 2017

Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 3:30 p.m.

(203) 946-7821

*LCI, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-8373

*GNH Toastmasters, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.

(203) 848-7039

Thursday, November 30TH, 2017

*Christmas Tree Lighting, New Haven Green, 4:00 p.m.

*CEO, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7727

*Board of Alders, Human Services Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-4876

*Board of Alders, Legislation Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 7:30 p.m., (203) 946-7288

Friday, December 1st, 2017

Solar Youth Inc., New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 3:00 p.m.

(203) 387-4189

Monday, December 4th, 2017

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m., (860) 541-3439

*Board of Alders, Democratic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Meeting Room 3, 5:45 p.m.; Public Information, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.; Full Board Meeting, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 7:00 p.m. (203) 946-6483

*NH Bicycle Club, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 7:30 p.m.

Winston-Salem State downed Chowan while Shaw defeated Virginia State, both 3-0, in an exciting semi-finals round of the CIAA Volleyball Championship. The Rams and Bears advance to the championship finals with their victories.

photo credit https://seeclickfix.com/

November - December 2017 Fall Sweeping Schedule

DPW collects brown paper leaf bags

All meetings with an (*) indicate a public meeting

Monday, December 11th, 2017

*Fair Rent Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 5:45 p.m.

(203) 946-8157

*Board of Alders, Finance Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-6045

*Elm City Cycling, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:00 p.m.

*NH Bicycle Club, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

New Haven Development Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Meeting Room 3, 8:00 a.m., (203) 946-5761

Commission on Human rights and Opportunities, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:30 a.m., (203) 541-4703

Labor Relations, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 9:30 a.m.

(203) 946-7151

*Board of Alders, City Services & Environmental Policy Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7288

*Youth Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:00 p.m.

(203) 946-8583

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 11:00 a.m.

(203) 946-6572

Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 3:30 p.m.

(203) 946-7821

*Black & Hispanic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3

6:00 p.m., (203) 946-8371

*GNH Toastmasters, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.

(203) 848-7039

*Historic District Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2

7:00 p.m. (203) 946-8237

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

GNH Domestic Violence Task Force, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, 8:00 a.m., (203) 773-6743

Labor Relations, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 10:00 a.m.

(203) 946-7151

Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 11:00 a.m.

(203) 946-6572

*Citywide School Building & Stewardship, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Meeting Room 1, 4:30 p.m., (203) 946-8420

*Homeless Advisory Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3

5:00 p.m., (203) 946-6133

*Board of Alders, Legislation Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7288

Friday, December 15th, 2017

No Meetings Scheduled

Monday, December 18th, 2017

*Board of Alders, Democratic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Meeting Room 3, 5:45 p.m.; Public Information, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.; Full Board Meeting, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 7:00 p.m. (203) 946-6483

The superstar players of Paris Saint-Germain ended 2017 with a stunning world first – a game on a floating football pitch during the club’s Qatar Winter Tour 2017 this week. The friendly game saw players including Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva, playing atop the pitch on the stunning waters of the Arabian Gulf against the dramatic backdrop of Doha’s glittering skyline.
 
The event concluded the team’s time in Qatar as part of its traditional mid-season Qatar Winter Tour.
 
In addition to recording a world’s first, the team also met with thousands of Qatari football fans and indulged in cultural activities organised by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). The team’s packed itinerary included a trip to the magnificent Qatari sand dunes of the Inland Sea for players Adrien Rabiot, Layvin Kurzawa and Marco Verratti, and a taste of Arabian hospitality at a traditional campsite.

 
Back in Doha, Julian Draxler, Thomas Meunier and Presnel Kimpembe learned about Qatar’s culture and history with a visit to the Msheireb Museums, while Dani Alves, Thiago Motta and Kevin Trapp were treated to a traditional Qatari meal on the rooftop of the Shangri-La Hotel, where they had a stunning view of the iconic Doha Corniche.
 
Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Marketing and Promotion Officer at QTA commented, “We are delighted to have once again hosted the Paris Saint-Germain squad in Qatar to explore and enjoy what our country has to offer, from state-of-the art sport facilities to authentic tourist experiences.” He continued, “We are particularly excited to have the team spread Qatar’s message of welcome to the world, following the country’s announcement of visa-free entry to 80 nationalities.” 
 
To connect with their fans – young and old - several players took part in a public signing session as well as a training clinic led by coach Unai Emery. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Qatari player Aameghessib and France’s Mannika took part in an esports tournament showcasing top Qatari talent, before taking on several Paris Saint-Germain football players.
 
Since 2012, QTA and Paris Saint-Germain have worked on a strategic partnership to promote Qatar’s sport and leisure tourism offerings.  QTA has hosted several tours for Paris Saint-Germain teams, including the Qatar Handball Tour 2014 and the Qatar Ladies Tour 2015 and the Qatar Winter Tours in 2013 and 2015.
 

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The New Haven Police Department and the City’s Office of Human Resources are happy to announce the 2017 Police Officer Recruitment Outreach Campaign. Applications will be available online at www.Policeapp.com beginning June 5, 2017. Applications must be completed and submitted online by June 23, 2017.

The application period will be followed by physical ability testing, scheduled on July 8-9, 2017. Those that have satisfied the ability testing component will be scheduled for the written examination on July 15, 2017. The oral boards will then follow as the last civil service testing component on July 22-23, 2017.

Current and valid CHIP cards will be accepted in lieu of physical ability testing. Those performing the ability test MUST bring their medical waiver with them to the testing site. The waiver is found in the application packet on www.Policeapp.com as well as in the Applicant Handbook that will be made available shortly.

The NHPD plans to distribute recruitment materials locally and recruit throughout the New Haven area. New Haven residents are encouraged to apply. Those living locally are our preferred candidates.

Additional points will be afforded to New Haven residents who apply. Information Sessions and Academy Open Houses will be announced in near future. To schedule a presentation or request information or campaign materials, please contact the Office of Professional Standards at 203-946-6249.

The New Haven Police Department (NHPD), a progressive, decentralized community-based police agency, takes great pride in the achievements of its sworn and civilian staff members, as well as in the department's pioneering role in developing ongoing police-community partnerships. We’re focused on solving problems in our many different neighborhoods before they escalate into senseless crime and violence. We are interested in attracting applicants who have demonstrated commitment to the community, want to help prevent crime, arrest those who violate the law, and reduce fear and disorder throughout the city.

Ideal Applicants Will Have:

• A history of community service.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish; familiarity with or ability to learn more than one language highly desirable.
• Mature and innovative approaches to collaborating with citizens on neighborhood issues;
• New Haven residency.
• Community/technical College or University background and/or significant work experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Respect for and ability to work well with colleagues and citizens regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, age, or personal beliefs.
• Enthusiasm for hard and rewarding work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under stress.

Minimum Requirements Are:

• Twenty-one (21) years of age by October 1, 2017.

• Must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED, although additional education and work experience are strongly preferred.
• Must be a born or naturalized U.S. citizen.
• No felony, Class A or B misdemeanor convictions, including convictions involving domestic violence situations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a valid Connecticut license upon graduation from the academy.
• Residence within 20 miles of New Haven upon graduation from the academy.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage for each officer and his/her family.
• Competitive starting salary.
• Generous retirement plan after twenty-five (25) years served.
• Paid life insurance policy.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Uniforms and equipment provided.
• University tuition reduction and competitive scholarships available.

About The Academy:

The New Haven Police Academy is located at 710 Sherman Parkway in New Haven. Its program and faculty are fully certified by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. New recruits attend the academy for approximately seven months, during which time they are paid the New Haven Police Department’s entry level pay for police officers.

Proficiency in a wide variety of subject areas is required, and 80% is the minimum passing grade. The academy training includes a broad range of academic instruction and preparation for a career in police service.  Physical agility and chain of command are also taught and monitored regularly.  Community field placements, and term projects are also part of the required curriculum.

Rigorous personal and ethical standards are upheld and the ethical, emotional and suitability standards of all students are routinely monitored and evaluated by academy staff.  Report cards are issued regularly.  Upon successful completion of the academy, graduates continue the probationary process in the Department's Field Training Officer (FTO) Program for approximately 12 weeks. Probationary officers are matched with a series of experienced FTO’s in a structured teaching and mentoring on-the-job evaluation program.

This recruitment campaign is evolving. Updates will be released as they become available.

NOTES FROM GROUP SESSIONS

SAFETY

Facilitator:  Leonard Jihad & Sheldon Tucker

• Better communication and trust between the police and community

  • Visit the Police Academy to talk with cadets about community concerns

  • Meet with the Area/District Manager to discuss how to build trust

    • Person(s) Responsible: ?

      • Deadline:

• More Community Outreach

  • Involve community in the selection of Street Outreach Workers

    • Person(s) Responsible: ?

      • Deadline:

• Community Upgrades

  • Lights

  • Cameras

  • The cutting of tree branches that block the view of cameras is happening now

    • Person(s) Responsible: ?

      • Deadline:

• Organize

  • Talk to youth to teach them about our work as a collective

  • What are Black men doing to honor each other?

    • Person(s) Responsible: ?

      • Deadline:

JOBS

Facilitator(s):  Arthur Edwards, Gary Gates, Rodney Williams

• Identify Resources

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

    • Deadline:

• Network Collaborate

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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• Mentorship Training Program

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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• Increase Youth Employment & Job Training

  • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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      EDUCATION

      Facilitator(s):  Gemma Lumpkin & Ife Waters

       

      • Restoring the Village System (Create Support System)

        • Person(s) Responsible: ?

          • Deadline:

      • Build Student Voice (Disengaged Students)

        • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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      • Increase attendance and City-wide Parent Team Meetings

        • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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      • Making BOE accountable for updating policies

        • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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      • Meet parents where they are at (Sport events, etc…)

        • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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      • Connect kids to safe adults

        • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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      YOUTH

      Facilitator(s):  Kyisha Velasquez

       

      • Meet w/youth to find out what they want/reach out through social media possibly w/survey.  Find youth who will send messages out.  

        • Persons Responsibilities: Krystal, Dearie & Samera

          • Deadline:  8/15/17

      • Identify pastors & churches that will allow use of their buildings for youth activities

        • Person Responsible:  Steve

          • Deadline:  8/15/17

      • Identify adults willing to work w/kids where they are on a consistent basis – go canvassing

        • Person Responsible:  Kyisha, Niki

          • Deadline:  8/15/17

      • Identify community businesses and organizations to see what they are willing to give us access to use (i.e. kitchen, office, etc…).  

        • Person(s) Reponsible:  Steve

          • Deadline:  8/15/17

      • Healing circles to allow kids time to process their hurt and anger.   Attend an overnight camp (Camp Farnum, etc…) by the end of August.   

        • Person(s) Responsible:  Barbara, Steve, Samera, Krystal, Kyisha & Holly

          • Deadline:  8/15/17

      
      
      

      COMMUNITY BUILDING

      Facilitator(s):  Barbara Vereen

       

      • Merge Facebook pages – Newhallville

      • • • Revitalization & Rebuild

          • Newhallville Resource Center

          • A Taste of Newhallville

            • Person(s) Responsible: ?

              • Deadline:

        • Support Community Beautification Project

          • Collaborate

          • Partner w/city for clean-up days

          • Neighborhood Garden

            • Person(s) Responsible: ?

              • Deadline:

        • Block Parties

          • Educate on Process

            • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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        • Stores Giving Back

          • Person(s) Responsible: ?

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        • Gathering Clergy for church involvement

          • Person(s) Responsible: ?

            • Deadline:

          • 
            Let me begin by thanking you for your participation in the Newhallville Grassroots Action Planning meeting on Tuesday night at Lincoln Bassett School.  It was truly exciting to be in a room full of passionate community leaders (like you) working together to improve the lives of Newhallville residents.

        • Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 14^th, 2017 at Lincoln Bassett School – 5:30pm.  The meeting will focus on the following:

           

          1)   Updates and/or revisions on the tasks that individuals volunteered to complete within their group

          2)   Review of existing resources (technical assistance and/or funding) earmarked specifically for Newhallville residents

          3)   Identification and solicitation of new resources that can support community leaders, organizations and/or institutions operating within Newhallville

           

          If you have any questions or additional suggestions for the next meeting, please feel free to contact me via email.  I look forward to your continued leadership in our next meeting. 

           Kermit Carolina carolinakermit@gmail.com

           

          "You're either part of the solution or part of the problem."  - (Leroy) Eldridge Cleaver

           

          “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave.  I Rise!  I Rise! I Rise!”

          -Maya Angelou

The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade

HISTORY OF THE FREDDY FIXER PARADE 

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Q: Who Is Freddy Fixer?

Answer: Dr. Fred Smith, A City Physician And Police Commissioner For Yale Police Department, Who Aggressively Fought Blight In The Dixwell-Newhallville Neighborhoods 






Q: What Is The Purpose Of The Freddie Fixer Parade?

Answer: The Purpose of The Freddy Fixer Parade Was For Citizens To Celebrate After Fixing Up The Neighborhoods And Promoting The Ideals Of Ecology Via Recycling, Neighborhood Beautification, And Assisting Seniors With Those Efforts.



Q: How Can I Help Support This Annual Event?

Answer: Anyone Can Help Support The Freddie Fixer Parade By Giving Donations, Volunteering, Or By Simply Recycling And Encouraging Everyone To Take Pride In Their Neighborhoods.




All Of These Questions Are Answered In The Following Passage.



On Or About September 15, 1962, A Cleanup Campaign Was Started In The Dixwell-Newhallville Community Initiated By The Late Dr. Fred Smith, A Physician, And The Dixwell Redevelopment Agency Based In The City Of New Haven, Connecticut. The Campaign Originated From A Desire To Help The Elderly In Fixing Up Their Homes And Yards. The Purpose Was To Get Residents To Take Pride In Their Community By Both Picking Up Trash, And By "Fixing Up" The Areas Around Their Homes. The "Fix-Up" Day Would Be Followed By A Parade Through The Neighborhood, Which Has Led To What Is Now Considered The Largest African-American Parade in New England. The “Freddie Fixer” Parade.





In Addition To His Passion For The Community To Which Dr. Smith Served, He Had A Strong Sense Of Involving All Of The Neighborhood Members In His Philosophy, Especially Children. In Fact, It Was Actually The Children Who Came Up With The Name Of The “Freddie Fixer.” A Contest Was Held Throughout The City Of New Haven Within The Public School System For The Children To Come Up With A Name For The Event And Initially, It Was Named “Freddie Fix-It,” Using Dr. Fred Smith’s First Name As A Metaphor. This Of Course Was Due To The Close Ties Dr. Smith Had Because Of His Status As A Pediatrician. Subsequent Contests Followed Which Eventually Led To The Unanimous Decision Of The Name: “Freddie Fixer.”





The First Organizers Of The Freddie Fixer Parade In Addition To The Late Dr. Fred Smith Were The Late Edward “Ed” Grant, The Late Edna Carnegie-Baker, And Dr. Charles Twyman. One Of The Fondest Memories That They Recall In Establishing The Parade Is That On Either The First Or Second Year Of The Celebration, “It Rained Like A Son Of A Gun!” Quoted The Late Ed Grant.





Fortunately, For The Many Years To Follow, The Month Of May Would Bring Much Better Weather That Churches, Marching Groups, Drill Teams, Police, Fire, Floats, Cars, Participants, Volunteers, And Parade Goers From All Across The Country, Would Come Out To The City Of New Haven, Connecticut And Celebrate In Record Numbers!





Unfortunately, The Tradition Of The Parade, Who Some Reluctantly Believe Has Shifted From Its True Purpose Of Neighborhood Beautification, Recycling, And Reducing Violence Throughout The City, Has Also Been Stereotyped To Be Associated With Violence Over The Last Few Years. A Tremendous Amount Of Support Has Been Lost Due To The Negative Incidents That Have Ocurred Which Were Totally Unrealted To The Mission Of The Freddie Fixer Parade And The Meaning That The Founding Members Worked So Hard To Establish. 





However, The Freddie Fixer Parade Organization Is Committed To Restore The True Meaning Of This Historic Event By Flooding The Community With Reminders Of The True History And Purpose Of Its Evolvement. All Donations Revceived By This Organization Will Go Directly To That Purpose.





Therefore, We Are Asking For The New Haven Community's Unconditional Financial, Moral, And Spiritual Support For This Event. Not Only During The Time That The Parade Comes Around, But On A Year-Round Basis. Together We Can March Back To The Future Of The Freddie Fixer Parade!



PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY!



AND REMEMBER:




OUR COMMUNITY IS ONLY IS SAFE AS WE "ALLOW" IT TO BE!

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