Community Updates

[WoosterSqWatch]

Dear Neighbors, 

I-95 is closed for 30 miles centered around Norwalk where there was a serious crash that involved a gas spill / fire between Exits 15-14 early this morning. The fire was put out by 8:30am, but there are investigations still happening to assure structural integrity of a bridge. 

Please check the news updates for when the highway reopens, and seek alternative routes to bypass I-95. 

Here are a few other community updates you might want to know about. 

Public Safety

There were numerous public safety issues in Wooster Square this past two weeks as found in the online NH Compstat Report for 4/15-4/23/24. 

Here's the rundown:  

• 4.17.24 - 31 Jefferson Street - Burglary, Breaking & Entering at 3:36pm
• 4.22.24 - 180 Wooster Street/DePalma Court - Larceny from Vehicle at 9:35am
• 4.27.24 - 567 Chapel Street - Larceny from Vehicle at 12:55am
• 4.27.24 - 1 Hughes Place/Greene Street - Larceny from Vehicle at 2:35am
• 4.28.24 - 57 Olive Street - Intimidation with a weapon at 7:17am

As the weather warms up, please remember to lock your cars and keep valuables out of sight to avoid car break-ins. Sometimes people randomly just walk by cars and try to open doors until they find one to rob.

City Services and Environmental Policy Committee Meeting

The City Services and Environmental Policy Committee will be meeting to discuss three agenda items, including grants related to our urban forestry plan and resources, the Lost in New Haven development project, and a proposed networked geothermal system for Union Station. See full agenda here.
When: Tonight - Thursday, May 2nd at 6pm
Where: In-person at City Hall (165 Church Street) or stream here

Wake-up the Green - May 11, 2024

Please see the link below about the “Wake Up the Green Spring Festival” next Saturday, May 11 from 10:30-4PM on the New Haven Green. It looks to be a great day! 

https://www.newhavengreen.org/wakeupthegreen

Three School Pools To Be Open This Summer | New Haven Independent

Please see link below about school pools open this summer for public swimming - our own neighborhood Conte West Hills School at 511 Chapel Street is one of the three New Haven schools that will be open! 

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/nhps_pools

My best, 

Sarah 

Sarah B. Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

City of New Haven COVID-19 Call Line - 203.946.4949

Non-Emergency Police Service - 203.946.6316

New Haven Police District Manager Lt. Brendan Borer - bbo...@newhavenct.gov

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

Sarah 

Sarah B. Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

City of New Haven COVID-19 Call Line - 203.946.4949

Non-Emergency Police Service - 203.946.6316

New Haven Police District Manager Lt. Brendan Borer - bbo...@newhavenct.gov

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

[WoosterSqWatch]

Greetings Neighbors - 

A few community updates for your calendars! 

Wake up the Green - Tomorrow, May 11, 9am-4pm
Wake-up the Green - Saturday May 11, 2024 (9:00am - 4pm)

Family events, Mother's Day Market, Green cleaning, Powder Day

BACA-West New Art Exhibition - Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5-7pm

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance - West will hold an art opening in the lobby of at 360 State Street. Please see attached flyer. 

New Haven Night Market - Friday, May 17, 2024

NH Night Market - Friday, May 17th, 2024
Downtown New Haven’s 9th Square Neighborhood

PS: For those who were wondering, the lot by Elm City Market is being turned into a beer garden! 

Tentative soft opening is the night of the Night market. Stop by if you're around.

Keep warm and dry today! 

Sarah 

Sarah B.  Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

Wooster 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:

City of New Haven Health Dept. COVID-19 Info Line - 203-946-4949
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. Brendan Borer -  bborer@newhavenct.gov

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

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

Public Works & Parks – 203-946-7700 (Pothole Repair, Recycling, Bulk Trash or Appliance Pick-Up; Park needs)

Traffic & Parking - 203-946-8055
Livable City Initiative (LCI) – 203-946-7090 - Neighborhood Specialists to assist with anti-blight, property management concerns,  graffiti (Downtown/Wooster Sq) 

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

Tree Trimming –  203-946-8004

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

Historic Wooster Square Association - www.historicwoostersquare.org