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

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

Early Voting and Same Day Registration 2024

State/Federal Election

09/20/2024 4:52 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

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

FOXON COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD COMMUNITY MEMBER APPLICATION

The City of New Haven Office of Housing & Homelessness recently purchased the former Days Inn Hotel on Foxon Boulevard and repurposed it into an emergency housing program. To integrate this program into the Foxon community we are establishing a Community Advisory Board (CAB)

05/01/2024 10:26 AM

NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES AUTISM SAFETY ALERT FORM IN EFFORT TO BETTER SERVE RESIDENTS LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

This information can be crucial for police officers and other first responders in responding to individuals with autism spectrum disorder who may not have the ability to convey this information themselves.

04/24/2024 12:00 PM

NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES AUTISM SAFETY ALERT FORM IN EFFORT TO BETTER SERVE RESIDENTS LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

This information can be crucial for police officers and other first responders in responding to individuals with autism spectrum disorder who may not have the ability to convey this information themselves.

04/24/2024 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON YALE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PROTEST AND SUCCESSFUL DE-ESCALATION BY THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

"People have a first amendment right to free speech and to protest, and New Haven has a long history of supporting people’s ability to peacefully express their views."

04/23/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD ANTI-BLIGHT EFFORTS

"With this effort, Mayor Elicker and the City of New Haven are bringing a real sense of urgency and innovation to the critical work of housing code enforcement, anti-blight efforts, and landlord licensing."

04/12/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL J. MORAND AS CITY HISTORIAN FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN

Mayor Elicker and City Historian Morand noted anniversaries on the horizon that will provide meaningful opportunities for community collaboration and celebration

04/11/2024 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES BUDGET DIRECTOR MICHAEL GORMANY’S RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AFTER 20+ YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ELM CITY

Under Mayor Elicker’s and Director Gormany’s stewardship the City has produced five straight years of budget surpluses, and steadily increased its fund balance to its current rainy-day fund total of $43.9 million.

04/10/2024 1:00 PM

JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON ON THE CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT’S DECISION TO REJECT THE REQUEST FOR ACCELERATED REHIBILITATION

"Overwhelmingly our police officers hold themselves to the highest standards of professionalism and put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our residents and keep our community safe"

03/28/2024 12:00 PM

New Haven is Pizza Heaven

03/28/2024

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES $1.4 MILLION IN SECOND ROUND GRANTS FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE, SUPPORTING CAREER EXPLORATION & WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS & YOUNG ADULTS

Funding training and instructional opportunities for 800+ young people as well as systemwide initiatives for several organizations that collectively serve 7,700+ young people.

03/25/2024 12:00 PM