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09/11/2024 11:00 AM

2025 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - February 3rd, 2025

"We are firm in our resolve to defend our shared values – a city that welcomes everyone, a city that supports people looking for a second chance"

02/03/2025

Join the City of New Haven and SCRCOG for a virtual presentation of design concepts for traffic safety improvements for three high-interest areas

Focus on the areas along Orchard Street between Munson Street and Davenport Avenue.

01/23/2025 4:08 PM

NEW HAVEN CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ITS PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOODING, SEVERE WEATHER, AND CLIMATE IMPACT; RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR PROPERTY

“City of New Haven has experienced several heavy rainstorms and coastal storms that have caused flooding in certain areas of the City, occasionally resulting in impassable roads, damage to property, and potential threats to public health and safety."

01/23/2025 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER NOMINATES JUSTIN MCCARTHY TO SERVE AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, SUCCEEDING REGINA RUSH-KITTLE

The Chief Administrative Officer is one of the most important positions in city government, charged with overseeing several departments and hundreds of government employees dedicated to keeping our residents safe, our streets clean, our parks well-maintained, and our infrastructure strong.

01/06/2025 12:00 PM

BLUMENTHAL, MURPHY, DELAURO & ELICKER ANNOUNCE $20 MILLION FOR CLIMATE, ENERGY & OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES IN NEW HAVEN

“This significant $20 million investment is a testament to New Haven’s consistent commitment to community climate resilience. New greenways, improved sidewalks, energy upgrades, and more will transform neighborhoods and reduce air pollution in the surrounding community."

12/18/2024 12:00 PM

SCRCOG and City of New Haven- Orchard Street Planning Study- Public Meeting, January 7th, 2024 at 6PM, Wilson Branch Library

In partnership with Community Alliance for Research & Engagement (CARE) and Street Plans, the City is working develop conceptual traffic safety improvement for three priority areas along Orchard Street.

12/11/2024 5:44 PM

CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS - Public Notice

RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS

12/04/2024 12:00 PM

CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS - Public Notice

RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS

12/04/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER CELEBRATES THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S SCORE OF 100 ON THE 2024 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN, RECOGNIZING THE ELM CITY’S COMMITMENT TO LGBTQ+ EQUALITY

New Haven is a city that proudly welcomes everyone, no matter who you are, how you identify, or who you love. Our LGBTQ+ residents add to the strength and vitality of our city, and we’re committed to ensuring our LGBTQ+ residents are fully affirmed, included, and integrated in our civic life.

11/22/2024 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE UNANIMOUS VOTE BY THE BOARD OF ALDERS APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEW CONTRACT FOR NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS

I look forward to signing this contract with Police Union President Cotto, giving our officers a well-deserved raise, and welcoming new applicants to join New Haven’s finest.

11/18/2024 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE UNANIMOUS VOTE BY THE BOARD OF ALDERS APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEW CONTRACT FOR NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS

I look forward to signing this contract with Police Union President Cotto, giving our officers a well-deserved raise, and welcoming new applicants to join New Haven’s finest.

11/18/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES MAXWELL WEBSTER AS PARKS DIRECTOR

Mayor Justin Elicker announced the appointment of Maxwell (Max) Webster as the new Director of Parks for the City of New Haven.

11/08/2024

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE 2024 ELECTION

We are going forward. We will journey through this together and we will continue to work together to ensure New Haven is a city where all are welcome and where all can thrive.

11/06/2024 9:00 AM

2024 Fall Program Guide

We have something for everyone and encourage you to join the fun and enjoy the new experiences ahead of you. Our vision of recreation, work, creativity, athleticism, and educational programs provide meaningful ways for students to develop their individual skill sets.

11/01/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ADVISES NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS THAT THE 9-1-1 EMERGENCY CALL LINE IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN; RESIDENTS SHOULD CALL OR TEXT 9-1-1 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

The 9-1-1 emergency phone line is now up and running again in New Haven.

10/22/2024 3:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER INSTRUCTS NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS TO CALL YALE EMERGENCY CALL CENTER FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES, IN LIGHT OF STATEWIDE OUTAGE OF 9-1-1 EMERGENCY CALL LIN

New Haven residents to call and utilize the Yale emergency call line at 203-432-4400 for life-threatening emergencies. All calls will then be received, routed and responded to accordingly.

10/22/2024

MAYOR ELICKER AND HEALTH DIRECTOR BOND ANNOUNCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK (OCTOBER 20 - 26)

"We’re committed to ensuring New Haveners have affordable, safe, healthy homes, and making sure residences are lead-safe and that folks have access to the information and resources they need to keep themselves and their families safe in a critical component to our efforts”

10/18/2024

MAYOR ELICKER CELEBRATES INCREASE IN CITY BOND RATING FROM ‘BBB+’ TO ‘A-’ BY FITCH RATINGS

“Fitch’s bond rating increase is another important validator of our collective stewardship of the city’s finances, the budget reforms we’ve put into place, and the overall progress we’re making as a city to strengthen both our short-term and long-term financial health.”

10/11/2024

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN POLICE UNION’S VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED NEW CONTRACT

"The new contract acknowledges their commitment, service, and sacrifice. It will help us retain our current officers, recruit new ones, and expand the ranks of the police department to help keep our residents safe."

10/11/2024

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN POLICE UNION’S VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED NEW CONTRACT

"The new contract acknowledges their commitment, service, and sacrifice. It will help us retain our current officers, recruit new ones, and expand the ranks of the police department to help keep our residents safe."

10/11/2024

MAYOR ELICKER AND POLICE UNION PRESIDENT COTTO ANNOUNCE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON NEW CONTRACT FOR NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS

“This is a critical investment we need to make as a city to compensate our police officers fairly, to be competitive with other police departments in the state, and ultimately to help ensure the safety of our residents.”

10/01/2024 1:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER AND POLICE UNION PRESIDENT COTTO ANNOUNCE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON NEW CONTRACT FOR NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS

“This is a critical investment we need to make as a city to compensate our police officers fairly, to be competitive with other police departments in the state, and ultimately to help ensure the safety of our residents.”

10/01/2024 1:00 PM

City of New Haven proposal for the HUD PRO Housing NOFO

09/27/2024 4:45 PM

City of New Haven proposal for the HUD PRO Housing NOFO

The application is available for public comment per the NOFO 5

09/27/2024 4:45 PM

City of New Haven and South Central Regional Council of Governments to Host a Virtual Final Public Information Session on the Downtown One-way to Two-Way Conversion Study

The study addresses traffic congestion and pedestrian and bicycle safety and identifies strategies to improve connectivity between residential and commercial districts.

09/16/2024 6:16 PM

New Haven Free Public Library Announces New Strategic Planning Process; Invites Community Input Through Engagement Workshops and Surveys

"We believe that community connection and inclusivity are at the heart of a thriving library system,” said City Librarian and Director Maria Bernhey

09/07/2024 12:00 PM

Project # 0092-0682 City of New Haven West River Traffic Signal Modernization

The City of New Haven in conjunction with The Department of Transportation is announcing the start of work on September 9, 2024

09/02/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO LEAD OFFICE OF POLICY, MANAGEMENT, AND GRANTS AND TAX COLLECTION DIVISION

Mayor Justin Elicker announced the appointment of two new staff members to serve in key leadership positions in his administration: Shannon McCue as Budget Director and Karen Gauthier as Tax Collector

08/06/2024 12:00 PM

34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)

07/26/2024 12:13 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF NEW HAVEN NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF PRIVACY INCIDENT

The forensic investigation found unauthorized access to City email accounts containing personal information from June 1, 2023 through June 18, 2023.

06/25/2024 2:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO LEAD THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS

“While very different jobs, each one serves an important role in city government. I’m grateful to Patrick LaBuff and Damaris Velez for stepping into these positions and bringing their knowledge and expertise to help support our residents and our city.”

06/14/2024 10:00 AM

SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR ELICKER AND CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2024 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

"There will be so much going on in New Haven for our children, youth and families. We’ve got summer camps, family fun days, movies in the park, organized sports, swimming and splash pads, youth employment opportunities, summer school and academic tutoring, arts and cultural programs, and more”

06/12/2024 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS’ VOTE ON THE CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

"This budget is both a responsible budget and a responsive budget that will help support and sustain New Haven’s continued growth and vibrancy as a city. "

05/28/2024 9:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE PASSAGE OF CITY LEGISLATION APPROVING THE USE OF RED LIGHT CAMERAS AND SPEED SAFETY CAMERAS IN NEW HAVEN

The legislation, which was proposed by Mayor Elicker earlier this year, outlines a framework for the use of these devices and identifies 19 specific locations at school zones and pedestrian safety zones, based on recent crash history and other criteria and guidelines.

05/20/2024 12:00 PM