Community Updates

[WoosterSqWatch]

Greetings on this soggy Friday afternoon, 

Here are a few community announcements: 

Public Safety

At yesterday's Community Policing/Compstat Meeting, I learned that there were three motor vehicle thefts in the Wooster Square neighborhood during the period between April 21-May 4, 2025 - on 4/26 at 504 Chapel Street at 12:37pm; on 4/30 at 87 Union Street at 12:25am. and on 5/4 at 341 Saint John Street at 8:36pm.  Motor vehicle thefts are up in many districts across the City - reportedly people walk through neighborhoods and try car doors to see if they are unlocked. I share yet another reminder to please remember to lock your cars and move valuables out of sight. 

New Haven Garden Club at 100 - Celebrations Tomorrow, May 10, 2025

Schedule - check out all the wonderful events! 

Neighborhood Cleanup Challenge

The Historic Wooster Square Association's Vice President, Amanda Martinelli is excited to announce the 2025 Wooster Square Neighborhood Cleanup Challenger (see attached flyer). This effort is part of a community beautification process that includes cleaning up our square and will show the businesses how important this is to our community.  This initiative is a fun way to beautify our neighborhood and inspire more environmental community stewardship. Look for posters around the Square - and use the QR Code on the posters or the attached flyer for additional information. 

Event Details:

• Challenge Dates - May 20–27
• Location - Anywhere within our Wooster Square neighborhood
• How to Participate - Residents collect litter during the week, take photos showing their collected trash (bags and contents visible), and email photo submissions and collection areas to: pres...@historicwoostersquare.org
• Judging: May 28 by the HWSA Board at meeting (based on bag count and visible effort)

Prize: 

• Grand Prize: $50 gift card to a local restaurant of the winner's choice
• Honorable Mentions (will be posted on the HWSA website and social media): Find the construction sign in the poster, Most unusual find, Best "before & after" transformation, Most creative outfit (funny hats welcome!)

Stay dry today and enjoy better weather over the week-end 

🌞🌷💐🪻🌞

Sarah 

Sarah B.  Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

Our Square Watch brings together Wooster Square neighbors through sharing information to enhance public safety, address quality of life issues, and promote rewarding, neighborly relationships.

Numbers to Keep Handy:

NON-EMERGENCY Police Service – 203-946-6316
NON-EMERGENCY Fire Department – 203-946-6990

ANONYMOUS TIPS - 866-888-TIPS (8477) or 203-946-6296

New Haven Police/Downtown/Wooster Square District Manager - 

Lt. David Guliuzza, dguliuzza@newhavenct.gov, 203-589-9048

Ward 8 Alder Ellen Cupo - Wa...@newhavenct.gov, 203-584-7071

City of New Haven Health Department - nhvhealth.org

City of New Haven Snow Information Line: 203-946-7669

City of New Haven Emergency Operations:  203-946-8221

CAR TOWED? Call City Non-Emergency Police Service - 203-946-6316

City of New Haven Public Works Department (Potholes, Recycling, Bulk Trash or Appliance Pick-Up - 424 Chapel Street - 203-946-7700

See Click Fix to report an issue or concern - seeclickfix.com

City of New Haven Parks Department (Park needs) - 203-946-6960

Tree Trimming –  203-946-8004

Traffic & Parking - 203-946-8055
Livable City Initiative (LCI) – 203-946-7090 - Downtown/Wooster Sq Neighborhood Specialist Elijah McLauren - 203.946.2333.

New Haven Public Schools/Choice & Enrollment – 475-220-1431

Social Services: dial "211" from any phone http://www.211ct.org/
Elderly Services – 203-946-7854

Historic Wooster Square Association - www.historicwoostersquare.org

[WoosterSqWatch]

Dear Neighbors! 

Please read below for two exciting events in and around Wooster Square next week! 

May 27, 2025 - New Haven's Long Wharf Pier's Listing on the National Register of Historic Places at The BoatHouse at Canal Dock - Please see the notice below. Parking will be limited so remember it’s an easy walk or bike ride from Wooster Square! 

May 29, 2025 - Historic Districts 101 at Conte West Hills School - Please see invitation below from New Haven's City Plan Department to an educational 101 session on Historic Districts, designed for Wooster Square, New Haven’s first Historic District. 

Dear Resident,

Did you know you live or own property in the beautiful Wooster Square Local Historic District, which is one of only three Local Historic Districts in New Haven? Living in a Local Historic District has benefits and requires compliance with some rules and regulations.

You’re invited to an educational workshop at:

Conte West Hills Magnet School on Thursday, May 29th at 6pm.

This workshop will cover topics like:

-What is a Local Historic District?

-What exterior changes to your property require approval from the Historic District Commission and how to apply.

-Resources available to Historic District residents including tax credits and technical assistance.

There will also be a Q&A session with local historians and City of New Haven planning staff.

We hope that you can join in person! A light dinner will be provided. Materials from the meeting and the presentation will be posted to the Historic District Commission website at tinyurl.com/HDCwebsite.

Sincerely,

Fatima Cecunjanin and Laura Brown

New Haven City Plan Department

Enjoy this lovely spring day 🌞🪻🌞

Sarah 

Sarah B. Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

Non-Emergency Police Service - 203.946.6316

New Haven Police District Manager Lt. David Guliuzza- dgul...@newhavenct.gov

203.589.9048

Ward 8 Alder Ellen Cupo - Wa...@newhavenct.gov, 203.584.7071

Begin forwarded message:

From: The New Haven Preservation Trust <info-n...@shared1.ccsend.com>
Date: May 2, 2025 at 11:53:03 AM EDT
To: wooster...@gmail.com
Subject: Celebrating Long Wharf Pier – A National Historic Place
Reply-To: in...@nhpt.org



Be Part of History! Celebrate Long Wharf Pier with Ice Cream and Stories.

IN PERSON EVENT Celebrating Long Wharf Pier – A National Historic Place Tuesday, May 27, 5:30 p.m. Boathouse at Canal Dock 475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven Join the City and the New Haven Preservation Trust to celebrate the listing of Long Wharf Pier on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally constructed in the late seventeenth century, the pier was extended in 1810 using an innovative method of stone construction by William Lanson, a free Black entrepreneur, engineer, and abolitionist. Come learn more about the story of this important maritime structure with a talk by historian Bruce Clouette at 5:30pm, followed by a reception with gelato on the pier at 6:30pm. Remember to bring your binoculars! Street parking is limited. Please indicate when registering if you need an on site parking spot due to limited mobility. Additional parking can be found at IKEA, 450 Sargent Drive, New Haven.  The celebration is free and open to all. Registration encouraged but not required. REGISTER NOW Event made possible through the valued support of City of New Haven, the Woman’s Seamen’s Friend Society of Connecticut, and Yale University Office of New Haven Affairs. New Haven Preservation Trust | 203-562-5919 | nhpt.org Become a member or donate to NHPT. NHPT receives support from the State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Economic and Community Development with funds from the Community Investment Act of the State of Connecticut.

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