Neighborhood Updates

[WoosterSqWatch]

Greetings Neighbors, 

Here are a few updates as spring weather greets us! 



Public Safety Updates

There were two public safety issues reported in the recent Compstat Report dated February 16-March1, 2026. 

• 2.20.26 - 216 St John Street, Burglary-breaking & entering at 4:23pm
• 2.28.26 - 277 Greene Street, Motor vehicle theft at 3:43pm 

Survey to Provide Feedback about the Compost Drop Off Pilot Program 

Rose Richi, the city’s Recycling Educator at the NH Office of Climate & Sustainability (203-946-5754) who oversees the compost drop-off pilot program has asked that this survey be distributed to help make decisions on the future of the compost pilot.  There is a compost drop off site on Chapel Street near Conte West Hills Magnet School. If you've used the drop off site, or have ideas, the City wants to hear from you. Below, you will find a link to a short survey that will help provide a better understanding of the program’s successes, challenges, and general usage.  This should take less than 3 minutes for you to complete.  You can also refer to the PDF poster attached to this email. 

https://forms.gle/55kMqFH1Wd4MfQCK8

Volunteer at the Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday April 19 🌸

Wooster Square's 52^nd Cherry Blossom Festival takes place this year on Sunday April 19 from 12noon to 4:30pm and features once again a ‘picnic like’ environment with live music and food trucks. This is an annual community celebration to honor the important historical significance that our cherry blossom trees bring as a part of the New Haven community. We anticipate over 8,000 people for this in-person event in New Haven’s historic Wooster Square Park. VOLUNTEERS are needed all day or in shifts from 10am-12noon to help with set-up; 12-3pm or 3-4:30pm to pass out programs; welcome and guide visitors; and assist with stage management, the Children's Zone and miscellaneous tasks; and 4:30-5:30pm to assist with clean-up at the end of the day. Please contact me, Sarah Greenblatt at wooster...@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer at the Festival this year. 

Enjoy this lovely weather today, 

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

Alder Amanda Martinelli - wa...@newhavenct.gov 203.676.2186

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

Sarah

Sarah B. Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

Non-Emergency Police Service: 203.946.6316

Police District 1 Manager

Lt. David Guliuzza

dgul...@newhavenct.gov

203.589.9048 (cell)

Alder Mandy Martinelli

wa...@newhavenct.gov

203.676.2186 (cell)