August 5, 2020

MEDIA ALERT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker will host a press conference surrounding the City’s response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias, resulting in nearly 20% residents to be without power. The Mayor will be joined by members of the Department of Public Works, the Parks Department, and Emergency Management.

Mayor Elicker - Isaias Press Conference

Corner of Lombard St. and Monroe St.
Fair Haven, New Haven, CT
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
3:30 PM

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August 3, 2020

MEDIA ALERT

New Haven Mayor and Police Chief to Host Press Conference on Dirt Bike & ATV Ordinance Amendment

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes will host a press conference at City Hall discussing the Ordinance Amendment of the New Haven Board of Alders to Article VI: Amending the New Haven Code of Ordinances Regarding Pocket Bikes, Mini Bikes, Dirt Bikes, and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The ordinance amendment has been sent to the Board of Alders for communication; it will strengthen the enforcement surrounding illegal vehicles, which has been a growing issue throughout the City, should they vote to approve it.

Press Conference on New Illegal Vehicle Ordinance Amendment

Mayor Elicker, Chief Reyes, Asst. Chief Jacobson, Corporation Counsel Pat King

Monday, August 3, 2020

New Haven City Hall

165 Church Street, 2^nd Floor Atrium

12:30 PM

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Concerning New Haven Parks

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of New Haven Implements New Street Sweeping Policy

Eliminating Towing to Save Residents Money

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today the City of New Haven announced that it has implemented a new street sweeping policy in an effort to save residents money and the hassle of being towed.

“We are always looking for ways to find efficiencies in the way we provide services to our residents,” stated New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. “I have heard countless stories of residents walking outside in the morning only to find their car is gone and then spending much of the day trying to track down their car and pay exorbitant fees to towing companies just to get their car back. There is simply a better way for us to keep our streets clean and make life a bit easier for our residents. Read the full press release, click VIEW PDF.

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The City of New Haven has implemented a new street sweeping policy that will save you money in the long run.

There will no longer be towing for street sweeping, instead, the City has moved the ticket fee from $50 to $100 to save you money...and a trip to the tow yard.

On scheduled street sweeping days, please remove your vehicle from the route from 7 AM to 3 PM. To be notified of street sweeping in your area sign up for Emergency Notifications here: bit.ly/NHVAlerts

City of New Haven, Connecticut

Notice of Funding Availability

2020 CARES Act Funding Application (CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, HOPWA-CV)

On March 27, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus/COVID19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed in to law. The City of New Haven has received three (3) funds through the federal Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in connection with the CARES Act. The allocations received through the 1^st Tranche of CARES Act funding include:

• $2,236,393 in CDBG-CV funds,

• $1,137,914 in ESG-CV funds and

• $160,839 in HOPWA-CV funds

The City has also received $1,509,315 through the 2^nd Tranche of ESG-CV funding. An additional allocation of CDBG-CV and HOPWA-CV is expected through the 2^nd Tranche as well.

Application