Wooster Square in Early December

[Wooster Square Watch]





Greetings Neighbors ... 

So much going on ... I'm doing my best to keep up! Here goes ... 

Public Safety

Let's get this hard stuff out of the way ... Compstat Report 11/10 - 11/23/25

• 11/11/25 - Larceny from Vehicle at 78 Olive Street at 7:26am
• 11/22/25 - Larceny from Vehicle at 541 Chapel Street at 8:51am

• Also I received a report from neighbors on Chapel Street who made this report to the police (but it was not reported in the latest Compstat Report): On 11/21/25 at around 10:30pm a vehicle traveling east on Chapel Street rear-ended 5 parked cars in front of 556 Chapel Street. The driver was reportedly seen stumbling around in the road, trying to start his car and trying to drive off. Neighbors made a report with 911. This is an area of Chapel Street where multiple accidents have occurred. Hopefully when our traffic calming efforts are installed in early spring (so I am told), traffic will be slower on Chapel Street. 

State Street Construction TidBits & Wooster Square Traffic Congestion

We have all experienced the frustration of the traffic congestion since the construction on State Street began a few months ago. Below are links to two articles from the New Haven Independent that describe the work that is going on - and will be for many months to come. Alternate routes might include taking I-91 at Hamilton Street to Trumbull or State Street to avoid the congestion at Olive and Grand and State; or to hop over to Water Street and onto Union Avenue by the police station to Columbus to Church Street South to get to downtown to avoid the Chapel Street delays; or go over to East Street and follow it north towards upper State Street to get to East Rock pretty quickly - at least these routes have worked for me, sometimes!  

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/11/20/state-st-lot-to-housing-sale-okd/

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

New Haven Rising Community Event - Conte West Hills School 511 Chapel Street - Thursday December 4 @ 5:30pm

Sponsored by New Haven Rising, a Downtown, East Rock and Wooster Square community meeting is scheduled to be held in Wooster Square's Conte West Hill School this week to talk with neighbors about how to build toward a fully funded city in New Haven. Organizers will identify shared issues and discuss the work ahead to help shape the kind of community all residents need and deserve. 

Wooster Square Holiday Tree Lighting - Friday December 5 @ 5:45-7pm 🎄

The Historic Wooster Square Association reminds you all to join neighbors, friends and family to come out to Wooster Square Park as the lights of the Wooster Square Holiday Tree are lit on Friday evening between 5:45-7pm. Note that the lights will go on around 6pm. There will be hot mulled cider and festive light bites to enjoy. Please share the spirit of giving by bringing non-perishable food items for a local food pantry. Dress in warm layers as it promises to be cold on Friday evening ... and there may even be some snow ❄️ ⛄❄️

Holiday Events at St PJs - 57 Olive Street, corner of Chapel & Olive - see flyers attached 🎶

Saturday December 6 @ 3pm & 7pm - JOY Dances for Midwinter 

Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble

St. PJ's Episcopal Church - Tickets: $25, $10 children 10 and younger

Monday December 8th @ 7pm - The St. PJ's Jazz Ensemble presents A Wooster Square Christmas

Featuring holiday favorites, selections from "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and more - Reception to follow

St. PJ's Episcopal Church - Tickets: $25, kids 12 and under free - Online: https://givebutter.com/kzwpVg Or at the door

Chanukah Menorah Lighting In Wooster Square Park - Corner of Chapel St & Wooster Place 🕎

Sunday December 14 @ 4pm - Sponsored by Chabad of Downtown New Haven

There will be an 8 foot LED Robot - Music - Dreidels - Chanukah Gelt - Latkes - Hot Cocoa - Hot Cider & Donuts

Open to all - No charge

Stay warm and dry everyone - 

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