As we head into the week-end, the last week of June, the first week of July, AND the 250th birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There are so many ways to take in our history here in New Haven. I hope you find something to learn about and to do that is meaningful to you in the coming days and weeks ahead. Enjoy the 4th and cherish our freedom!
I have a couple of community updates to share.
Public Safety
One public safety incident was reported in the latest Compstat Report dated June 8-21, 2026. There was a Larceny from a Vehicle at 57 Olive Street 10:14pm on June 19th.
St. Andrew Apostle Society Festa Continues 🇮🇹
The 126th St. Andrew Apostle Society Anniversary Festa continues this weekend through Sunday evening June 28 at the Society grounds located at 515 Chapel Street. The celebration honors the Almalfi coast heritage, Italian American traditions, and the enduring spirit of the New Haven community. You'll find authentic Italian food and pastries, live music, crafts and specialty vendors, family-friendly cultural traditions, and community scholarship initiatives for local students. Please see the flyer attached below.
Historic Wooster Square Association's Summer Community Meeting - Tuesday - June 30 at Lost in New Haven
The Historic Wooster Square Association is holding a summer neighborhood community meeting on Tuesday evening June 30 from 6-8pm at Lost in New Haven on 80 Hamilton Street. Come meet your neighbors, share your neighborhood ideas, hear about community updates, enjoy sandwiches and refreshments and explore Lost in New Haven's treasures. If you need it, free parking is available on both sides of the building, as well as unmetered street parking nearby. Please see the flyer attached below.
City of New Haven - Community & Public Information Meeting - June 30 at 6pm at High School in the Community - 175 Water Street
On Thursday June 30, 2026, the City is hosting a community and public information meeting about three proposed new projects — the development at 2 Church Street, the Church Street Promenade, and the Arc Bridge — all part of the New Haven Quantum and Life Science Innovation Cluster Initiative. The initiative was awarded funding from the State of Connecticut’s Innovation Cluster program. It brings together state, federal, city, and private investments to create transformational placemaking projects and facilities to grow Connecticut jobs and accelerate our key innovation industries. In 2025, the City of New Haven was honored to be the first chosen partner on this initiative, which has led to over $50M in initial funding. This funding will support a new building at 2 Church Street as well as the public infrastructure necessary to enable future job growth and community connections. The grant will also advance the work of Innovation Cluster partners QuantumCT and BioCT which are leading the development of the quantum and life sciences in the state. The City welcomes you to join them on Tuesday, June 30 as we discuss these new initiatives, the technologies advancing here in New Haven, job opportunities, and construction schedules. Spanish translation will be provided at the meeting. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Additional language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance. There will be a 14-day comment period that follows the meeting. Individuals may leave a question or comment via email to Anna Mariotti at amar...@newhavenct.gov.
4th of July Fire Works 🇺🇸 🎆 🇺🇸
The City's fireworks will be held at 9pm on Saturday, July 4th from East Rock Park - and accessible from multiple surrounding neighborhoods.
Have a safe and happy July 4th everyone,
Sarah
Sarah B. Greenblatt
Wooster Square Watch
Police District 1 Manager
Lt. David Guliuzza
Alder Mandy Martinelli
