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MAYOR ELICKER CELEBRATES INCREASE IN CITY BOND RATING FROM ‘BBB+’ TO ‘A-’ BY S&P GLOBAL RATINGS
“S&P’s bond rating upgrade is another important validation of the financial path we’re on as a city and the progress we’re making from the budgetary reforms we’ve put in place in recent years,”
11/02/2023
MAYOR ELICKER AND HEALTH DIRECTOR BOND ANNOUNCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK (OCTOBER 22 - 28)
"To help educate city residents, property owners and contractors on how to keep themselves, children and others safe from lead."
10/20/2023 1:00 PM
Message from the Mayor: Standing in solidarity with Israel against Hamas
"To those in the Jewish community in New Haven, I want to say that our city stands with you, we mourn with you and we pray with you for the safety of your loved ones that are still in harm’s way."
10/12/2023 10:55 AM
MAYOR ELICKER & SENATE PRESIDENT LOONEY CELEBRATE $47 MILLION IN STATE BOND COMMISSION INVESTMENTS IN NEW HAVEN
"The projects and initiatives funded by the State Bond Commission today are transformative investments that will help drive local economic growth, uplift our neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life of New Haven residents"
10/06/2023 1:12 PM
JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUANCARLOS SOTO REGARDING THE RECENT BOMB THREAT AGAINST THE NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER
An attack on the New Haven Pride Center is an attack on all of us, and we stand united and resolved towards building a city that is a beacon of belonging, love, and hope for the LGBTQ+ community.
09/25/2023 5:54 PM
Downtown One-Way to Two-Way Study Public Information Meeting #2 Wednesday, October 18th- 6:00
The City of New Haven and South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) are embarking on a study to consider converting one-way streets in Downtown to two way streets.
09/15/2023 5:00 PM
Title VI - Notice to the Public - Transportation, Traffic & Parking & Connecticut DOT
The City of New Haven, SCRCOG, and consultant partners SLR Consulting and VHB, are undertaking further study of several downtown streets so they may be converted from one-way to two-way.
09/15/2023 1:26 PM
New Haven Free Public Library’s Welcome Week Opens Doors to Community - September 16 – 23
NHFPL is offering a variety of events and activities during Welcome Week to celebrate the start of a new school year, Library Card Sign-up Month, and more.
09/13/2023
NOTICE OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS MEETING
09/18/2023 // 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
09/11/2023 12:32 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON YALE PRESIDENT PETER SALOVEY ANNOUNCING HE IS STEPPING DOWN AS YALE’S PRESIDENT AT THE END OF THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR
"The history and future of New Haven and Yale University are inextricably linked, and it is a link that has been strengthened and a future that is brighter thanks to President Salovey’s partnership and leadership."
08/31/2023 11:00 AM
NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROMOTE EIGHTEEN NEW OFFICERS
New Haven Fire Department will hold a promotional ceremony and swear in eighteen officers.
08/09/2023 3:58 PM
New Haven Police Department - Hiring
The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is a progressive, community-based police agency. Our program and faculty are fully certified by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
08/03/2023 11:57 AM
33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
07/26/2023 5:07 PM
*** OPENING OF NEW HAVEN’S COOLING CENTERS / ADVISORY ***
The City of New Haven will activate the Extreme Heat Protocol beginning today, Wednesday, July 26th, at 8:00 AM. All City libraries and Senior Centers will serve as cooling centers during normal business hours
07/26/2023 9:12 AM
2022 Annual Report for the New Haven Health Department (NHV Health)
As the year progressed, we all endeavored to find a new normal and assure that our services continued to be offered and adapted to community priorities. The successes of this past year would not have been possible if not for our volunteers, partners, and community at large.
07/18/2023 10:33 AM
NEW HAVEN FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND CELEBRATION POSTPONED TO JULY 5TH
The City of New Haven’s annual fireworks celebration has been rescheduled from the evening of July 4th to the evening of Wednesday, July 5th at 9 pm.
07/06/2023 10:59 AM
Farmington Canal Trail at Grade Crossing Phase 1 - PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
A public meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2023 at 6pm. This will be jointly held between the City of New Haven and Town of Hamden.
07/06/2023 10:45 AM
GOVERNOR LAMONT, SENATOR BLUMENTHAL, SENATOR MURPHY, CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO, MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR NEW BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM IN NEW HAVEN
U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $25 million grant to help build a new bus rapid transit system in New Haven
06/29/2023 4:58 PM
MAYOR ELICKER NOMINATES ELIZA HALSEY TO SERVE AS COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, SUCCEEDING DR. MEHUL DALAL
Under Dr. Dalal’s leadership, the Community Services Administration has effectively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and advanced initiatives to provide compassionate service.
06/29/2023 4:50 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICERS FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS IN THE INCIDENT INVOLVING RICHARD “RANDY” COX
This has not been an easy process, but it has been a necessary one – and we are now a stronger city than we were before because of the conversation we’ve had and the actions we’ve taken as a community
06/28/2023 11:35 AM
NEW HAVEN REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING SCHOOL TO BE RENAMED AFTER FORMER NEW HAVEN FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL E. GRANT AT CEREMONY
Mayor Justin Elicker and Fire Chief John Alston, Jr. will host a ceremony to rename the New Haven Regional Fire Training School
06/16/2023 10:09 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S MOTION TO DISMISS THE FRIENDS OF KENSINGTON PLAYGROUND ET AL V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN LAWSUIT
"In light of the developer’s decision not to proceed with the housing development, I have directed the City’s Corporation Counsel to dismiss the case."
06/15/2023
Youth and Recreation Book Award FY 24 Summer 2023
Each applicant is required to provide a 500-word statement answering the following essay question: “How have you contributed to your school and/or local community”
06/13/2023 4:42 PM
JOINT SETTLEMENT REACHED IN THE CIVIL CASE RICHARD COX V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, ET AL
When an individual enters police custody, there is an obligation to treat them with dignity and respect and in a manner that ensures their safety and well-being.
06/09/2023 5:00 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 5917, ENABLING MUNICIPALITIES TO INSTALL RED LIGHT CAMERAS
The state’s support for the Vision Zero bill and red light cameras will save lives and allow our residents to live in safer communities.
06/07/2023 9:30 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICERS JOCELYN LAVANDIER AND LUIS RIVERA FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS
“What happened to Randy Cox was unacceptable and the Board of Police Commissioners’ vote to accept Chief Jacobson’s recommendations to terminate these officers was the right one.
06/07/2023 9:00 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF THE BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2025 AND THE INCREASE IN EDUCATION FUNDING FOR MUNCIPALITIES
New education funding and accelerates the phase-in of the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grants
06/06/2023 9:00 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF H.B. 6667, AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE
Connecticut State Senate passed House Bill 6667, An Act Addressing Gun Violence, which included proposals that Mayor Elicker and a coalition of mayors and advocates proposed.
06/05/2023 9:56 AM
CLERICAL AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES UNIONS SECURE CONTRACT DEALS WITH THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN
Negotiated and agreed to by the unions and the Elicker Administration, the contracts were unanimously approved by the full Board of Alders at their evening meeting on June 5.
06/05/2023 9:00 AM
SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR ELICKER AND CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2023 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Mayor’s 2023 Summer Youth Guide, containing dozens of free and low-cost activities, is now available online.
06/03/2023 9:00 AM
Mayor's 2023 Summer Youth Guide
Presented by the Youth and Recreation Department & Mayor Justin Elicker
06/01/2023
The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) is proud to announce the appointment of Maria Bernhey as the 10th City Librarian and Director.
“It is an incredible honor to be named City Librarian of the New Haven Free Public Library. I take great pride in working alongside a library team that is immensely passionate about their work and dedicated to serving and strengthening our community”
05/24/2023 1:38 PM
HVN TWEED - Annual Community Meeting - Wednesday June 7th
Annual Community Meeting - Wednesday, June 7th - Open to the public
05/24/2023 1:03 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE - THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR ALDER FOR ELECTORS IN WARD 26
Last day to REGISTER IN PERSON in our office - May 26, 2023 by 12 noon
05/23/2023 4:27 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS VOTE ON THE CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
"This budget builds on the steady and significant progress we’re making as a city and I look forward to signing it into law."
05/23/2023 8:09 AM