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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
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
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
*** 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RESILIENT NEW HAVEN: CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ITS PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOODING, SEVERE WEATHER, AND CLIMATE IMPACT
City of New Haven is continuously working to improve its preparedness for natural hazards and disasters — including floods, hurricanes, severe storms, and other major weather events
04/27/2023 5:33 PM
Message from the Mayor | Exciting news: a new superintendent for New Haven Public Schools!
New Haven Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Madeline Negrón as the next superintendent of New Haven Public Schools.
04/24/2023 9:29 AM
YALE, NEW HAVEN UNVEIL INITIATIVES FOR THE NEW CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND LAUNCH SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Yale and New Haven officials today launched the search for the inaugural director of the Center for Inclusive Growth, a historic partnership that will develop and implement strategies to grow the city economically in a way that benefits all city residents.
04/04/2023 6:27 PM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN, 4-CT, AND PROJECT M.O.R.E. LAUNCH GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION, AMONG THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY
City of New Haven, 4-CT, and Project M.O.R.E. announced a new guaranteed income pilot program for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system back to the New Haven community.
03/28/2023 5:18 PM
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 & UPCOMING BUDGET TOWN HALLS
Learn more and engage in the budget process between now and June 5th, when the budget must be finalized and adopted.
03/10/2023 9:33 AM
BUDGET TOWN HALLS – DATES & LOCATIONS
Learn more and engage in the budget process between now and June 5th, when the budget must be finalized and adopted.
03/10/2023 9:33 AM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER, JOINED BY CIVIC, CITY, AND ELECTED LEADERS, ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR NEW HAVEN’S CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE
$1 million to help connect over 1,000 New Haven students and young adults to meaningful career exploration opportunities, industry certifications, and good-paying jobs.
03/06/2023 2:29 PM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER RELEASES PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
$662.7 million proposed budget tracks with inflation; lowers the property tax rate; increases investments in public safety, education, parks, and city workforce; builds on commitment to fiscal responsibility by increasing annual pension contribution and lowering annual debt.
03/01/2023 2:49 PM
New Haven Alerts | Winter Storm Warning
National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area from 6 pm tonight through 6 pm tomorrow.
02/28/2023 2:51 AM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND NEW HAVEN CITY OFFICIALS PROVIDE TESTIMONY TO STATE LEGISLATURE IN SUPPORT OF H.B. 6391
TO ENABLE MUNICIPALITIES TO INCREASE FINES ON EGREGIOUS AND REPEAT OFFENDERS OF LOCAL HOUSING, HEALTH, BLIGHT, AND NOISE CODES
02/22/2023 10:32 AM
CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TASKFORCE ANNOUNCES PROPOSALS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE BY REPEAT OFFENDERS
State Mayors and Officials gathered to present, endorse and seek passage of a series of legislative recommendations devised by a CCM taskforce on reducing gun violence.
02/14/2023 7:17 PM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN EXPERIENCING SPIKE IN FATAL OVERDOSES; RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OVERDOSE PREVENTION
The City is seeking to raise community awareness about this spike and the unstable drug supply in order to help to prevent additional overdoses and fatalities.
02/07/2023 1:53 PM
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - February 6th, 2023
This year, in 2023, I’m here to report the state of our city is bright and New Haven is on the move!
02/07/2023 12:35 PM