Showing posts with label city wide issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label city wide issues. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Some quick thoughts on last nights election results
So the results are now in. Mayor John Destefano won the Democratic nomination in a tough 4 way race. He did not win a majority (over 50%) just a pluarity (around 43 - 44%).
Even more significant was the sweep by the Unite Here affiliated trade unions Yale 34 & Yale 35 of all of the aldermanic races they ran. Not only did they sweep the won by large majorities - other then in Westville's Ward 25.
I feel that this new board make up will push an agenda that focuses on keeping the status quo for municipal employees and if that means our taxes will go up so be it.
I am still trying to process all of this. More soon.
Perhaps we should make the Internationale the anthem for New Haven,
Friday, August 21, 2009
Meeting on Schools this Wed evening at Beecher School
Alderman Mordechai “Moti” Sandman
Invites you to Attend:
A Community Conversation on the
New Haven Public Schools
Reform Initiative
with:
Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo
And
Asst. Superintendent Garth Harries
Wednesday August 26, 2009
6:30 – 8:00PM
Beecher School
100 Jewell Street, New Haven
Your Alderman and Public School Officials invite you to learn more about upcoming plans for school reform, ask questions, provide feedback and input to the reform planning and find out how YOU can get involved.
To learn more about the School Reform Initiative, visit:
www.NewHavenSchoolChange.org
Invites you to Attend:
A Community Conversation on the
New Haven Public Schools
Reform Initiative
with:
Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo
And
Asst. Superintendent Garth Harries
Wednesday August 26, 2009
6:30 – 8:00PM
Beecher School
100 Jewell Street, New Haven
Your Alderman and Public School Officials invite you to learn more about upcoming plans for school reform, ask questions, provide feedback and input to the reform planning and find out how YOU can get involved.
To learn more about the School Reform Initiative, visit:
www.NewHavenSchoolChange.org
Friday, June 26, 2009
City Summer Camp Info
City of New Haven
Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees
720 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515, Phone 946-8027, Fax 946-8024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
William Dixon
Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees
P (203) 946-8027 or 946-8338
F (203) 946-8024
wdixon@newhavenct.net
www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks
Summer Camp 2009
New Haven, CT, June 23, 2009
THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TREES WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOUR CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR MANY SUMMER CAMPS!
Children Ages 7-12 may experience summer fun at any of the following locations: Lighthouse Point Park, King-Robinson School, Wexler Grant School, Salperto Rink at East Shore Park, Katherine Brennan School or the new Goffe Street Park Recreation Center. Children Ages 11-13 may attend outdoor adventure camps at West Rock Nature Center and Trowbridge Environmental Center at East Rock Park. Limited spaces are available on a first come first served basis. Additionally, there are still a few more spaces for actors and actresses ages 9-13 in our Swinging Stars Theater Camp. Finally, the terrific camp for those children enrolled in Mandatory Summer School still has several openings at John Martinez School. Dates, times and costs vary; and, some scholarships are still available.
Check us out on the web at www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks , or at 720 Edgewood Avenue between the hours of 9am-5pm. or call 945-8027 or 946-8020.
Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees
720 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515, Phone 946-8027, Fax 946-8024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
William Dixon
Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees
P (203) 946-8027 or 946-8338
F (203) 946-8024
wdixon@newhavenct.net
www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks
Summer Camp 2009
New Haven, CT, June 23, 2009
THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TREES WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOUR CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR MANY SUMMER CAMPS!
Children Ages 7-12 may experience summer fun at any of the following locations: Lighthouse Point Park, King-Robinson School, Wexler Grant School, Salperto Rink at East Shore Park, Katherine Brennan School or the new Goffe Street Park Recreation Center. Children Ages 11-13 may attend outdoor adventure camps at West Rock Nature Center and Trowbridge Environmental Center at East Rock Park. Limited spaces are available on a first come first served basis. Additionally, there are still a few more spaces for actors and actresses ages 9-13 in our Swinging Stars Theater Camp. Finally, the terrific camp for those children enrolled in Mandatory Summer School still has several openings at John Martinez School. Dates, times and costs vary; and, some scholarships are still available.
Check us out on the web at www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks , or at 720 Edgewood Avenue between the hours of 9am-5pm. or call 945-8027 or 946-8020.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Meetings this week
Hi All:
Just a quick note about some of the meeting this week:
Monday - Full BOA
Wednesday - Public Safety Hearing over video cameras in public places. This one should be interesting...
Just a quick note about some of the meeting this week:
Monday - Full BOA
Wednesday - Public Safety Hearing over video cameras in public places. This one should be interesting...
CSX Railroad Refund Explained
Hi All:
I would like to clarify the process and sequence of events around the Tax Abatement Committee (of which I am the Chair) and then the full Board of Aldermen decision to refund tax payments to CSX Railroad.
Railroads, under Federal law, do not pay local property taxes to each municipality but pay a gross receipts sales tax to the state. In our case CSX Railroad leased part of their New Haven yard to an entity called “Circle of Life”. The assessor’s office opined that Circle of Life is not either a railroad company or engaged completely in railroad activities. The City sent the owner of the property, CSX, a bill for local taxes as we felt that the land use was not exempt. CSX disagreed with the assessor but paid the taxes under protest. They then started proceedings to sue the City.
Prior to going to court the City has a committee that reviews litigation suits to see if it pays for the City to go to Court or settle. This committee is given its power and authority by the City Charter. This is the same document that gives power to the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. This committee has the authority to enter the City into a legally binding settlement agreement.
In the case of CSX & Circle of Life vs. the City of New Haven, the City’s attorney – the Corporation Council – said that the city did not have a case and would probably lose. The charter authorized Litigation Settlement Committee agreed with the Corporation Council and voted to refund the payments.
I am not sure why the issue had to come in front of the BOA but it did. We heard the item and learned that our hands were tied in regard to denying the refund as the City was already legally bound to refund the payments. What we did do was ask the President of the Board – Carl Goldfield – to engage outside council to give an opinion if we should go after the upcoming years and suggest a strategy to pursue this with.
Sorry for the long write up but this is a pretty complicated issue and needs clarity.
Moti
PS NHI had a pretty good story on this issue when it was voted out of litigation settlement.
I would like to clarify the process and sequence of events around the Tax Abatement Committee (of which I am the Chair) and then the full Board of Aldermen decision to refund tax payments to CSX Railroad.
Railroads, under Federal law, do not pay local property taxes to each municipality but pay a gross receipts sales tax to the state. In our case CSX Railroad leased part of their New Haven yard to an entity called “Circle of Life”. The assessor’s office opined that Circle of Life is not either a railroad company or engaged completely in railroad activities. The City sent the owner of the property, CSX, a bill for local taxes as we felt that the land use was not exempt. CSX disagreed with the assessor but paid the taxes under protest. They then started proceedings to sue the City.
Prior to going to court the City has a committee that reviews litigation suits to see if it pays for the City to go to Court or settle. This committee is given its power and authority by the City Charter. This is the same document that gives power to the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. This committee has the authority to enter the City into a legally binding settlement agreement.
In the case of CSX & Circle of Life vs. the City of New Haven, the City’s attorney – the Corporation Council – said that the city did not have a case and would probably lose. The charter authorized Litigation Settlement Committee agreed with the Corporation Council and voted to refund the payments.
I am not sure why the issue had to come in front of the BOA but it did. We heard the item and learned that our hands were tied in regard to denying the refund as the City was already legally bound to refund the payments. What we did do was ask the President of the Board – Carl Goldfield – to engage outside council to give an opinion if we should go after the upcoming years and suggest a strategy to pursue this with.
Sorry for the long write up but this is a pretty complicated issue and needs clarity.
Moti
PS NHI had a pretty good story on this issue when it was voted out of litigation settlement.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Legislation Committee Hearing tonight at 7pm
Hi All:
There will be a hearing tonight at 7pm in the Aldermanic Chambers about strengthening the anti graffitti ban we just passed a few months ago. There were some loopholes that need closing and we would love to hear from you!
Text of the hearing:
From Alderpersons Sturgis-Pascale and J. Rodriguez submitting an amendment to the ordinance amendment prohibiting graffiti as a public nuisance and blighting influence and banning sale of spray paint to minors by specifying penalties for such violations.
There will be a hearing tonight at 7pm in the Aldermanic Chambers about strengthening the anti graffitti ban we just passed a few months ago. There were some loopholes that need closing and we would love to hear from you!
Text of the hearing:
From Alderpersons Sturgis-Pascale and J. Rodriguez submitting an amendment to the ordinance amendment prohibiting graffiti as a public nuisance and blighting influence and banning sale of spray paint to minors by specifying penalties for such violations.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Text of my testimony submitted to the DPUC hearing on 10/27/08
October 27, 2008
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control
Ten Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Re: 08-07-04 (BDP) UI Rate Increase-Public Comment Hearing
Dear Honorable Board of Commissioners:
I come before you this morning to express my strongly protest any increase in rates. I represent a number of interests. I am a homeowner in New Haven that heats our home with natural gas. I am representing my family business of which I am part of the 3rd generation. Lastly I come before you as a member of the New Haven Board of Aldermen where I represent the 28th Ward – Beaver Hills.
As a homeowner I know how my utility bill more then doubled in the past two years. In an effort to be more energy efficient a few years ago I had installed new windows in my home – with argon and low e, we upgraded all of our lights to CFLs and installed more energy efficient appliances when replacing them. All of this hard work has paid off, our monthly usage is less then it was in 2006. I also signed up to purchase my electricity from an alternate suppler – LEVCO. Levco and all of the other resellers raised electricity rates last year but their sales pitch was that we are still cheaper then UI. In researching the matter I found that UI can only purchase electricity a few months out at a time. Everyone else can purchase years at a time (as the City of New Haven just did to stabilize our costs). All the resellers are basing their charges on UI – if UI gets a increase you can be sure that all of the others will follow – but stay just enough under UI to stay in the game.
UI claims that they have not been able to sell as much electricity as they projected. This fact accounts for 40% of the shortfall projected by UI and is a prime driving force for the increase. If, I, as a customer and other like me are conserving electricity as promoted by DPUC and UI, they should not be penalized for doing the “right” thing. Also, future increases will result in future drops in demand, creating a feedback mechanism that ensures high prices.
As a manufacturer still based wholly in West Haven we are a substantial user of electricity. We have consultants that track the energy markets and advises us when it is advantageous lock in a contract for electricity usage. We are competing in an international business climate and on top of the fuel increases and on top of raw material increase we have to contend with some of the highest utility rates in the nation. This makes us less competitive going up against companies in other states never mind compared to overseas. One of our Stratford Connecticut bases suppliers closed their doors this past January – one of the primary reasons was the high utility rates cut their margins and they were unable to raise prices enough to survive. The company I work for is not guaranteed a profit but UI is. UI claims that it will not meet its projected profit as stipulated by the DPUC. In a time of financial hardship and economic turmoil, the DPUC should balance the need for a guaranteed profit with the decreased means of ratepayers
As an Alderman in New Haven I meet people of all walks of life – rich, poor, middle class; black, white, Hispanic. Across the city folks from all walks of life - regardless of race or economic class – people are worried about paying their utility bills.
To address another point that UI bring up. While overall demand is going down, peak demand has been going up steadily in CT. UI states that the capital costs related to upgrading its distribution network are above the DPUC projections. Urban residents such as New Haven’s residents are bearing the burden of extending and upgrading distribution networks in less dense suburbs. These urban customers are often less able to afford the rate increases that make this subsidy possible.
I understand the need to maintain a strong public utility – but the utility should not be allowed to take advantage of the market. I urge you not to approve this increase but to give UI the ability to purchase more then a few months of energy at a time so that they can really compete in the overall market and with that the DPUC will really help the ratepayer.
Respectfully yours,
Mordechai “Moti” Sandman
Alderman Ward 28
City of New Haven
165 Church Street
2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control
Ten Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Re: 08-07-04 (BDP) UI Rate Increase-Public Comment Hearing
Dear Honorable Board of Commissioners:
I come before you this morning to express my strongly protest any increase in rates. I represent a number of interests. I am a homeowner in New Haven that heats our home with natural gas. I am representing my family business of which I am part of the 3rd generation. Lastly I come before you as a member of the New Haven Board of Aldermen where I represent the 28th Ward – Beaver Hills.
As a homeowner I know how my utility bill more then doubled in the past two years. In an effort to be more energy efficient a few years ago I had installed new windows in my home – with argon and low e, we upgraded all of our lights to CFLs and installed more energy efficient appliances when replacing them. All of this hard work has paid off, our monthly usage is less then it was in 2006. I also signed up to purchase my electricity from an alternate suppler – LEVCO. Levco and all of the other resellers raised electricity rates last year but their sales pitch was that we are still cheaper then UI. In researching the matter I found that UI can only purchase electricity a few months out at a time. Everyone else can purchase years at a time (as the City of New Haven just did to stabilize our costs). All the resellers are basing their charges on UI – if UI gets a increase you can be sure that all of the others will follow – but stay just enough under UI to stay in the game.
UI claims that they have not been able to sell as much electricity as they projected. This fact accounts for 40% of the shortfall projected by UI and is a prime driving force for the increase. If, I, as a customer and other like me are conserving electricity as promoted by DPUC and UI, they should not be penalized for doing the “right” thing. Also, future increases will result in future drops in demand, creating a feedback mechanism that ensures high prices.
As a manufacturer still based wholly in West Haven we are a substantial user of electricity. We have consultants that track the energy markets and advises us when it is advantageous lock in a contract for electricity usage. We are competing in an international business climate and on top of the fuel increases and on top of raw material increase we have to contend with some of the highest utility rates in the nation. This makes us less competitive going up against companies in other states never mind compared to overseas. One of our Stratford Connecticut bases suppliers closed their doors this past January – one of the primary reasons was the high utility rates cut their margins and they were unable to raise prices enough to survive. The company I work for is not guaranteed a profit but UI is. UI claims that it will not meet its projected profit as stipulated by the DPUC. In a time of financial hardship and economic turmoil, the DPUC should balance the need for a guaranteed profit with the decreased means of ratepayers
As an Alderman in New Haven I meet people of all walks of life – rich, poor, middle class; black, white, Hispanic. Across the city folks from all walks of life - regardless of race or economic class – people are worried about paying their utility bills.
To address another point that UI bring up. While overall demand is going down, peak demand has been going up steadily in CT. UI states that the capital costs related to upgrading its distribution network are above the DPUC projections. Urban residents such as New Haven’s residents are bearing the burden of extending and upgrading distribution networks in less dense suburbs. These urban customers are often less able to afford the rate increases that make this subsidy possible.
I understand the need to maintain a strong public utility – but the utility should not be allowed to take advantage of the market. I urge you not to approve this increase but to give UI the ability to purchase more then a few months of energy at a time so that they can really compete in the overall market and with that the DPUC will really help the ratepayer.
Respectfully yours,
Mordechai “Moti” Sandman
Alderman Ward 28
City of New Haven
165 Church Street
2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Letter the BOA sent to the DPUC
August 18, 2008
Donald W. Downes, Chairman
Department of Public Utility Control
Ten Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Re: 08-07-10 (CBD) SCG Overearnings Rescheduled Hearing (HR 1)
Dear Chairman Downes:
We are writing to you today regarding the proposed rate increase for Southern Connecticut Gas Co (SCG).
We ask that you do not approve such a measure at this time. As members of the legislative body of the City of New Haven, we have the opportunity to hear from people from all walks of life and economic situations.
The overwhelming message we are receiving is that people do not know how they are going to pay their heating bills this coming year. Further, for SCG to get a rate increase at this point in time, when there are numerous numbers of families in Greater New Haven facing losing their homes through foreclosure or personal bankruptcy, would push people out of their homes much sooner and create serious problems for communities. We also are aware of many people who could face making the unthinkable choice of heating their homes or putting food on their table.
In addition, we represent numerous business owners and managers in New Haven. They report to us of the prohibitive costs of doing business in the region. Utilities are a constant item at the top of their list of these prohibitive costs. In order for the city, region and state to maintain and hopefully grow in the coming years we need to be competitive in all aspects of the cost spectrum.
Please consider all of the above when making your decision and trust that you will reject any increase at this time.
Yours truly,
Donald W. Downes, Chairman
Department of Public Utility Control
Ten Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Re: 08-07-10 (CBD) SCG Overearnings Rescheduled Hearing (HR 1)
Dear Chairman Downes:
We are writing to you today regarding the proposed rate increase for Southern Connecticut Gas Co (SCG).
We ask that you do not approve such a measure at this time. As members of the legislative body of the City of New Haven, we have the opportunity to hear from people from all walks of life and economic situations.
The overwhelming message we are receiving is that people do not know how they are going to pay their heating bills this coming year. Further, for SCG to get a rate increase at this point in time, when there are numerous numbers of families in Greater New Haven facing losing their homes through foreclosure or personal bankruptcy, would push people out of their homes much sooner and create serious problems for communities. We also are aware of many people who could face making the unthinkable choice of heating their homes or putting food on their table.
In addition, we represent numerous business owners and managers in New Haven. They report to us of the prohibitive costs of doing business in the region. Utilities are a constant item at the top of their list of these prohibitive costs. In order for the city, region and state to maintain and hopefully grow in the coming years we need to be competitive in all aspects of the cost spectrum.
Please consider all of the above when making your decision and trust that you will reject any increase at this time.
Yours truly,
Fire Department reoganization hearing
There will be a hearing on the re-organization of the New Haven Fire Department on October 7th at 6:30pm in the aldermanic chambers at 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor.
NHI Coverage
NHRegister Coverage
September 1, 2008
Carl Goldfield, President
New Haven Board of Aldermen
165 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Dear Mr. President:
We would like to call upon the CAO’s office, for a plan from of action report on the possibility of reorganizing the New Haven Fire Department in order to achieve cost saving.
Yours truly,
Carl Goldfield Mordechai “Moti” Sandman
Alderman – Ward 29 Alderman – Ward 28
WHERAS the City of New Haven in it’s FY 2008-2009 budget allocated over $31million dollars for the Fire Department line item
WHERAS the City of New Haven has publicly announced the strong possibility of layoffs in the very near future
WHERAS According to the 2005 data (the latest figures available) calls for service to the City of New Haven Fire Department were 85% for medical service and 15% for fire suppression.
WHEREAS due to this inequality we as that the CAO look at the cost saving – if any – in removing or reducing the minimum staffing requirement. While it would not be a decision made lightly to reduce the staffing in the Fire Department, it is critical to provide the information necessary well in advance of the next contract negotiation to ensure that the best decision is made for public safety and public finances.
WHEREAS MMA Consulting Group, Inc. of Boston Mass issued an Operational Review of the New Haven Fire Department in August 2002
WHEREAS in the above mentioned report there were a number of options for the New Haven Fire Department to follow
WHEREAS both the recommended options included the expansion of our medical services currently provided by the Fire Department
WHEREAS the City of New Haven has a limited amount of Fire Department employees trained in Advanced Life Saving (ALS)
WHEREAS the City of New Haven currently does not bill medical insurers for medical services provided
Therefore be it resolved that the CAO or his designee report to the appropriate committee of Board of Aldermen of the City of New Haven regarding the refocusing of the Fire Department. Options should include the status quo, refashioning the department into a “First Responder” Department, reducing the size of the department, and such other options as might make sense.
Further be it Resolved that the Chief Administrative Officer or his designee report to the committee who the City can create a system for billing for services rendered, both currently and in any proposed new services.
Further be it resolved that with any restructuring appropriate consolidations be made and looking at the possibility of removing or reducing the minimum staffing requirement
Further be it Resolved that the CAO or his designee should present the requested report within 90 days of the passage of this resolution.
NHI Coverage
NHRegister Coverage
September 1, 2008
Carl Goldfield, President
New Haven Board of Aldermen
165 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Dear Mr. President:
We would like to call upon the CAO’s office, for a plan from of action report on the possibility of reorganizing the New Haven Fire Department in order to achieve cost saving.
Yours truly,
Carl Goldfield Mordechai “Moti” Sandman
Alderman – Ward 29 Alderman – Ward 28
WHERAS the City of New Haven in it’s FY 2008-2009 budget allocated over $31million dollars for the Fire Department line item
WHERAS the City of New Haven has publicly announced the strong possibility of layoffs in the very near future
WHERAS According to the 2005 data (the latest figures available) calls for service to the City of New Haven Fire Department were 85% for medical service and 15% for fire suppression.
WHEREAS due to this inequality we as that the CAO look at the cost saving – if any – in removing or reducing the minimum staffing requirement. While it would not be a decision made lightly to reduce the staffing in the Fire Department, it is critical to provide the information necessary well in advance of the next contract negotiation to ensure that the best decision is made for public safety and public finances.
WHEREAS MMA Consulting Group, Inc. of Boston Mass issued an Operational Review of the New Haven Fire Department in August 2002
WHEREAS in the above mentioned report there were a number of options for the New Haven Fire Department to follow
WHEREAS both the recommended options included the expansion of our medical services currently provided by the Fire Department
WHEREAS the City of New Haven has a limited amount of Fire Department employees trained in Advanced Life Saving (ALS)
WHEREAS the City of New Haven currently does not bill medical insurers for medical services provided
Therefore be it resolved that the CAO or his designee report to the appropriate committee of Board of Aldermen of the City of New Haven regarding the refocusing of the Fire Department. Options should include the status quo, refashioning the department into a “First Responder” Department, reducing the size of the department, and such other options as might make sense.
Further be it Resolved that the Chief Administrative Officer or his designee report to the committee who the City can create a system for billing for services rendered, both currently and in any proposed new services.
Further be it resolved that with any restructuring appropriate consolidations be made and looking at the possibility of removing or reducing the minimum staffing requirement
Further be it Resolved that the CAO or his designee should present the requested report within 90 days of the passage of this resolution.
Police Letter
Hi All:
This is the letter that we sent out to both the PD & City asking them to get together July 7, 2008
New Haven Independet Story
New Haven Reg
NHReg Follow up
It is no secret that the City is in strained financial circumstances, that labor costs are the largest component of the City’s budget and that taxpayers are at the end of their ability to absorb substantial budget increases. For the sake of the City’s taxpayers and workforce we need to adjust our labor contracts in a manner that will fairly compensate our employees, encourage operational efficiencies and avoid bankrupting the city.
The City is currently negotiating a new contract with the police union. This will be the first in a series of contracts that are up for renewal and we feel that it will create a new template. We will be asked to approve the contract and we request that all of the parties involved in its negotiation give serious consideration to the following items:
I. Retirement – Police Pension
A. A greater contribution from police employees to the Police Pension Fund
B. A change to the minimum years for Police Officers to utilize accumulated sick and vacation time from 15 to 20 years of service prior to retirement
C. A cap on pensions to 100% of an officer’s base salary
D. We note that an alternative to items B & C. is to close the Police & Fire Pension Fund and move the fund to MERF.
II. Health Care
A. Institute higher employee deductibles and/or co-pays
III. Work Rules
A. All Sidebar Notes should be either incorporated into the negotiated contract or eliminated. There should be no more sidebar agreements in the future.
B. Change the work week schedule from “5-2, 5-3” to “5-2, 5-2” or “4-10.”
C. Eliminate hold-downs for extra duty.
IV. Bad Boy Clause
A. A Police Officer who is found guilty of a work related felony will lose his or her City pension.
B. An innocent spouse will have his or her portion of the offending police officer spouse’s pension protected, as per pending legislation in front of the Board of Aldermen.
V. New Officer Compensation
A. We would like to see a higher base salary for new officers. We acknowledge and appreciate the service that our officers provide to the city in putting their life on the line every day. This raise in base salary for the rookie officers will enable us to attract & retain our new officers by giving them the ability to earn a good wage commensurate with the job.
This is the letter that we sent out to both the PD & City asking them to get together July 7, 2008
New Haven Independet Story
New Haven Reg
NHReg Follow up
It is no secret that the City is in strained financial circumstances, that labor costs are the largest component of the City’s budget and that taxpayers are at the end of their ability to absorb substantial budget increases. For the sake of the City’s taxpayers and workforce we need to adjust our labor contracts in a manner that will fairly compensate our employees, encourage operational efficiencies and avoid bankrupting the city.
The City is currently negotiating a new contract with the police union. This will be the first in a series of contracts that are up for renewal and we feel that it will create a new template. We will be asked to approve the contract and we request that all of the parties involved in its negotiation give serious consideration to the following items:
I. Retirement – Police Pension
A. A greater contribution from police employees to the Police Pension Fund
B. A change to the minimum years for Police Officers to utilize accumulated sick and vacation time from 15 to 20 years of service prior to retirement
C. A cap on pensions to 100% of an officer’s base salary
D. We note that an alternative to items B & C. is to close the Police & Fire Pension Fund and move the fund to MERF.
II. Health Care
A. Institute higher employee deductibles and/or co-pays
III. Work Rules
A. All Sidebar Notes should be either incorporated into the negotiated contract or eliminated. There should be no more sidebar agreements in the future.
B. Change the work week schedule from “5-2, 5-3” to “5-2, 5-2” or “4-10.”
C. Eliminate hold-downs for extra duty.
IV. Bad Boy Clause
A. A Police Officer who is found guilty of a work related felony will lose his or her City pension.
B. An innocent spouse will have his or her portion of the offending police officer spouse’s pension protected, as per pending legislation in front of the Board of Aldermen.
V. New Officer Compensation
A. We would like to see a higher base salary for new officers. We acknowledge and appreciate the service that our officers provide to the city in putting their life on the line every day. This raise in base salary for the rookie officers will enable us to attract & retain our new officers by giving them the ability to earn a good wage commensurate with the job.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Upcoming Events at Mitchell Library
Summer Fun for toddlers and preschoolers at Mitchell LibaryStay and Play Monday Mornings at 10 a.m. For Children ages 3 and under and their parent or care giver. Stories, songs, and playtime. June 30th, July 7, 14, 21, 28, & Aug 4th
Pre-School Storytime Tuesday Mornings 10 a.m. For children ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver. Stories and arts and crafts. July 8,15,22,29 & Aug 5th*Music Together Demo Class (for children under 5) will be held at Mitchell Library Tuesday July 1 11 a.m. only (10 a.m. session is full) Space is limited, please call to make a reservation : 946-8117For more information about Music Together : www.Musicalfolk.com
Summer Fun For Children at Mitchell Library ( ages 5-12) Mondays at 4 p.m. American Sign Language Class for children ages 5 and up.Learn the ALS alphabet and words for bugs and creepy Crawlies. Taught by Yale Summer Intern“Book-tivities” Tuesdays at 4 p.m for children 5-12
July 1 at 4 p.m Bee Keeper Visit
July 8 at 4p.m. Whitney Water Center presents: Oozing Oobleck
July15 at 4 p.m. Bug stories, jokes and crafts!
July 22 at 4 p.m. Bug stories , jokes and crafts
July 29 at 4 p.m. Live insect and arachnid program with park ranger
Aug 5 at 4 p.m. Whitney Water Center presents: Water Art!
Movies and popsicles! Wednesday’s at 3 p.m.
July 2: The Bee Movie
July16: Spiderwick Chronicles
July 30: The Water Horse
Aug 6th: Children’s Classic
Aug 13th Enchanted
Special Events for Families
2nd Annual Garden Party Wednesday July 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the Mitchell Library Courtyard to release lady bugs, plant flowers that will attract butterflies, and make a garden ornament to take home.
Ice cream will be served! Please call to RSVP for this special event
Co-sponsored with Block Watch 303. All ages welcome!
Wednesday July 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
The Magic of Dan Bowen
Join us for a magic show that will blow your socks off!
All ages welcome!
Pre-School Storytime Tuesday Mornings 10 a.m. For children ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver. Stories and arts and crafts. July 8,15,22,29 & Aug 5th*Music Together Demo Class (for children under 5) will be held at Mitchell Library Tuesday July 1 11 a.m. only (10 a.m. session is full) Space is limited, please call to make a reservation : 946-8117For more information about Music Together : www.Musicalfolk.com
Summer Fun For Children at Mitchell Library ( ages 5-12) Mondays at 4 p.m. American Sign Language Class for children ages 5 and up.Learn the ALS alphabet and words for bugs and creepy Crawlies. Taught by Yale Summer Intern“Book-tivities” Tuesdays at 4 p.m for children 5-12
July 1 at 4 p.m Bee Keeper Visit
July 8 at 4p.m. Whitney Water Center presents: Oozing Oobleck
July15 at 4 p.m. Bug stories, jokes and crafts!
July 22 at 4 p.m. Bug stories , jokes and crafts
July 29 at 4 p.m. Live insect and arachnid program with park ranger
Aug 5 at 4 p.m. Whitney Water Center presents: Water Art!
Movies and popsicles! Wednesday’s at 3 p.m.
July 2: The Bee Movie
July16: Spiderwick Chronicles
July 30: The Water Horse
Aug 6th: Children’s Classic
Aug 13th Enchanted
Special Events for Families
2nd Annual Garden Party Wednesday July 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the Mitchell Library Courtyard to release lady bugs, plant flowers that will attract butterflies, and make a garden ornament to take home.
Ice cream will be served! Please call to RSVP for this special event
Co-sponsored with Block Watch 303. All ages welcome!
Wednesday July 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
The Magic of Dan Bowen
Join us for a magic show that will blow your socks off!
All ages welcome!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Budget 2008
Hi Folks:
We are going to be voting on the budget on June 2nd. Cuts are coming down the pike. Watch and read the stories below on the budget.
Yours,
Moti
News Channel 8 story on the budget (featuring me!)
New Haven Independent story on the budget
We are going to be voting on the budget on June 2nd. Cuts are coming down the pike. Watch and read the stories below on the budget.
Yours,
Moti
News Channel 8 story on the budget (featuring me!)
New Haven Independent story on the budget
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Streets closed due to Yale Commencement
Weekend Traffic Advisories Traffic Advisory:
The following street closures and parking bans willbe in effect to facilitate the Yale Commencement activities.
Friday May 23, 2008
1. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - no parking after 6PM.
2. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking after 6PM
Saturday May 24, 2008
1. College Street, Elm Street to Grove Street - closed to vehicular traffic 2PM-4PM
2. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - no parking all day.
3. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking all day.
Sunday May 25, 2008
1. College Street, Elm Street to Grove Street - closed to vehicular traffic 9AM-1PM
2. College Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 8AM-4PM. No parking all day3. Elm Street, York Street to College Street - closed to vehicular traffic 1:15PM-4PM. No Parking all day
4. High Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 1:15PM-4PM. No parking all day.
5. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - no parking all day.
6. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking all day.
7. Chapel Street, High Street to York Street - no parking 4PM-11PM
8. High Street, Crown Street to Chapel Street - no parking 4PM-11PM.
Monday May 26. 2008
1. College Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 8AM-1:30PM - No parking all day
2. Elm Street, York Street to College Street - closed to vehicular traffic intermittently 8AM-1:30PM. No Parking all day.
3. Elm Street, College to Temple Street - parking reserved for handicapped all day.5
4. High Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 8AM-1:30PM. No parking all day.
5. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - closed to vehicular traffic noon to 2PM. No parking all day.
6. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking all day.
The following street closures and parking bans willbe in effect to facilitate the Yale Commencement activities.
Friday May 23, 2008
1. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - no parking after 6PM.
2. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking after 6PM
Saturday May 24, 2008
1. College Street, Elm Street to Grove Street - closed to vehicular traffic 2PM-4PM
2. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - no parking all day.
3. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking all day.
Sunday May 25, 2008
1. College Street, Elm Street to Grove Street - closed to vehicular traffic 9AM-1PM
2. College Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 8AM-4PM. No parking all day3. Elm Street, York Street to College Street - closed to vehicular traffic 1:15PM-4PM. No Parking all day
4. High Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 1:15PM-4PM. No parking all day.
5. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - no parking all day.
6. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking all day.
7. Chapel Street, High Street to York Street - no parking 4PM-11PM
8. High Street, Crown Street to Chapel Street - no parking 4PM-11PM.
Monday May 26. 2008
1. College Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 8AM-1:30PM - No parking all day
2. Elm Street, York Street to College Street - closed to vehicular traffic intermittently 8AM-1:30PM. No Parking all day.
3. Elm Street, College to Temple Street - parking reserved for handicapped all day.5
4. High Street, Chapel Street to Elm Street - closed to vehicular traffic 8AM-1:30PM. No parking all day.
5. Hillhouse Avenue, Trumbull Street to Sachem Street - closed to vehicular traffic noon to 2PM. No parking all day.
6. Sachem Street, Hillhouse Avenue to Whitney Avenue - 3 spaces no parking all day.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Upcoming events at the Mitchell Library
Upcoming events at:
Mitchell Library
37 Harrison Street New Haven
946-8117
Tuesday April 22nd at 4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at the library
Stories, games and a recycled art project. All ages welcome!
Wednesday April 23rd at 4 p.m.
Get Ready for Summer: Bike maintenance, repair and safety
For teens ages 11-14
Mitchell Library Courtyard
Ride your bike to the library and learn about:
· replacing your chain
· fixing a flat tire
· adjusting your brakes
· changing gears
· great places to bike around New Haven.
Can’t bring your bike to the library? Or you don’t have a bike?
Come anyway, extra bikes will be available to work on.
Program sponsored by:
New Haven Department of Parks Recreation and Trees.
Special Program for Parents:
Wednesday April 23rd from 6-8 p.m.
Real Life, Talk Real, Sex Ed For Parents
When is the right time to have “the talk”? What should you say?
Where should you start? Feeling clueless about the technology your kids
take for granted? Sex Ed For Parents is designed to provide parents with
tools to begin important dialogue with your kids.
Mitchell Library
37 Harrison Street New Haven
946-8117
Tuesday April 22nd at 4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at the library
Stories, games and a recycled art project. All ages welcome!
Wednesday April 23rd at 4 p.m.
Get Ready for Summer: Bike maintenance, repair and safety
For teens ages 11-14
Mitchell Library Courtyard
Ride your bike to the library and learn about:
· replacing your chain
· fixing a flat tire
· adjusting your brakes
· changing gears
· great places to bike around New Haven.
Can’t bring your bike to the library? Or you don’t have a bike?
Come anyway, extra bikes will be available to work on.
Program sponsored by:
New Haven Department of Parks Recreation and Trees.
Special Program for Parents:
Wednesday April 23rd from 6-8 p.m.
Real Life, Talk Real, Sex Ed For Parents
When is the right time to have “the talk”? What should you say?
Where should you start? Feeling clueless about the technology your kids
take for granted? Sex Ed For Parents is designed to provide parents with
tools to begin important dialogue with your kids.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Peaches is looking for some help...
Some of you know about this; some of you are just finding out:
20 AIDS orphans will arrive in New Haven in less than 48 hours. They are the SIFA CHOIR from Uganda Africa. New Haven is the first stop on a national tour to raise awareness and funds to build new buildings for their orphanage. A local musician, Mark Sheperd, wrote the theme song for their tour: "Together We Can Change the World".
While in New Haven the kids will record the song, produce a promo film and a segment of a documentary recording their journey, plus rehearse for the tour and take in local sites.
The Choir can find time to perform if you have an assembly or event to suggest.. They will be meeting our "Mayor John" at some point over the 12 days and singing in the rotunda of City Hall.
Assuming the group cannot be housed together, the next best is to group the choir in 5's: 4kids and one chaperone per location.
Specifics:
20 kids mostly ages 9-13
5 adult chaperones
All kids are AIDS orphans
Need 12 days of shelter beginning 4/16 to 4/28
Kitchen facilities not essential, but bathroom/shower access a must
Everyone has a sleeping bag
Kids will probably be out each day in am and return early evening pm. They will have their own transportation arrangements.
The decision to stop in New Haven was very last minute (as is this request!). We'd like to keep the choir in New Haven, if at all possible. There will be press coverage, so any group, person, business, church, school helping out can count on publicity.
To repeat: I need 5 host houses for 5 groups of 5... or, some other arrangement to accommodate 25 .
I have put the word out to colleges, churches, local agencies, individuals, real estate specialists, etc.,.
Please RSVP with hot leads or your address!!! 203 915-3154
Best wishes and huge thank you's to each of you!
Peaches Quinn, Our Breakfast ClubVisit: www.ourbreakfastclub.com Telephone: 203 915-3154Email: Pquinn0014@aol.com
20 AIDS orphans will arrive in New Haven in less than 48 hours. They are the SIFA CHOIR from Uganda Africa. New Haven is the first stop on a national tour to raise awareness and funds to build new buildings for their orphanage. A local musician, Mark Sheperd, wrote the theme song for their tour: "Together We Can Change the World".
While in New Haven the kids will record the song, produce a promo film and a segment of a documentary recording their journey, plus rehearse for the tour and take in local sites.
The Choir can find time to perform if you have an assembly or event to suggest.. They will be meeting our "Mayor John" at some point over the 12 days and singing in the rotunda of City Hall.
Assuming the group cannot be housed together, the next best is to group the choir in 5's: 4kids and one chaperone per location.
Specifics:
20 kids mostly ages 9-13
5 adult chaperones
All kids are AIDS orphans
Need 12 days of shelter beginning 4/16 to 4/28
Kitchen facilities not essential, but bathroom/shower access a must
Everyone has a sleeping bag
Kids will probably be out each day in am and return early evening pm. They will have their own transportation arrangements.
The decision to stop in New Haven was very last minute (as is this request!). We'd like to keep the choir in New Haven, if at all possible. There will be press coverage, so any group, person, business, church, school helping out can count on publicity.
To repeat: I need 5 host houses for 5 groups of 5... or, some other arrangement to accommodate 25 .
I have put the word out to colleges, churches, local agencies, individuals, real estate specialists, etc.,.
Please RSVP with hot leads or your address!!! 203 915-3154
Best wishes and huge thank you's to each of you!
Peaches Quinn, Our Breakfast ClubVisit: www.ourbreakfastclub.com Telephone: 203 915-3154Email: Pquinn0014@aol.com
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Citation Awarded to the SCSU Environmental Futurist
Hi All:
Last night Carl Goldfield & myself awarded a citation to the SCSU Environmental Futurist. They do some really great work with Beaver Pond Park and deserve to be recognized for their efforts.
Below are my remarks at the award presentation.
Last night Carl Goldfield & myself awarded a citation to the SCSU Environmental Futurist. They do some really great work with Beaver Pond Park and deserve to be recognized for their efforts.
Below are my remarks at the award presentation.
Citation awarded to the SCSU Environmental Futurist
Aldermanic
Chambers New Haven, April 7, 2008
Comments by Moti Sandman –
Alderman Ward28
It gives me great pride standing here this evening
together with the SCSU Environmental Futurist. This group of young, motivated,
spirited, people have taken a grand vision and started creating a new reality.
Together with Nan Bartow and the Friends of Beaver Pond Park, they
have taken a vision of what we can be and started turning it into something
beautiful.
Their work with SCSU and encouraging the school to
commit to become “Carbon Neutral” is just some of what this group envisioned and
then made a reality.
I trust that the group will continue to move
down the path of envisioning the grand and then moving it to
reality.
I wish you the best of luck and look forward to working
with you in the future.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Traffic Advisory
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Chapel Street between York and Park is to be narrowed for sewer work starting Monday to make sanitary and storm sewer connections at the Yale Art & Architecture building, their contractor will be narrowing Chapel St to one travel lane past the work site.
This work will begin on Monday, March 24, 2008 and continue for a period of six to eight weeks.
Also, beginning shortly after the above, the Colony Inn will be making the same connections to the sewers and that work will also narrow the street to one travel lane. The work at the Colony Inn is expected to last two weeks. This work will occur simultaneously since the set up for both jobs is the same, and the overall traffic impact will be shortened.
We anticipate that there will be traffic congestion at peak times due to the narrowing of the roadway.
Chapel Street between York and Park is to be narrowed for sewer work starting Monday to make sanitary and storm sewer connections at the Yale Art & Architecture building, their contractor will be narrowing Chapel St to one travel lane past the work site.
This work will begin on Monday, March 24, 2008 and continue for a period of six to eight weeks.
Also, beginning shortly after the above, the Colony Inn will be making the same connections to the sewers and that work will also narrow the street to one travel lane. The work at the Colony Inn is expected to last two weeks. This work will occur simultaneously since the set up for both jobs is the same, and the overall traffic impact will be shortened.
We anticipate that there will be traffic congestion at peak times due to the narrowing of the roadway.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Important meeting regarding Route 10
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Judy Gott, Executive Director
For Immediate Release March 12, 2008
PRESS RELEASE – April 2 Public Information Meeting for Route 10 Corridor Study
The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is currently completing a study to identify and assess transportation system needs and deficiencies in the Route 10 corridor between I-95 Interchange 45 in the City of New Haven and Skiff Street in the Town of Hamden. This area includes sections of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, Whalley Avenue, Fitch Street, Arch Street, and Dixwell Avenue.
An important component of the study process is public outreach to the local community of residents, business people, and commuters who are concerned about transportation and its effect on the livability or quality of life of neighborhoods in and around the Route 10 study corridor. Towards this end, a public information meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Beecher School gymnasium located at 100 Jewell Street, New Haven. The public information meeting will provide interested citizens an opportunity to learn about the study purpose and initial study findings, and will allow them to provide input to SCRCOG staff and our technical consultant, Clough Harbour & Associates LLP.
In general, the purpose of the Route 10 Corridor Study is to identify and address transportation needs in the corridor relative to safety; traffic operations; pedestrian and bicycle facilities; and transit services and amenities. The study will also investigate opportunities to apply Smart Growth strategies in the corridor and will coordinate transportation system recommendations with municipal land use and development plans.
For further information on this press release, please contact Judy Gott, Executive Director of SCRCOG, at (203) 234-7555.
127 Washington Avenue Equal Phone: (203) 234-7555
4th Floor West Opportunity Fax: (203) 234-9850
North Haven, Connecticut 06473-1715 Employer E-Mail: jgott@scrcog.org
Judy Gott, Executive Director
For Immediate Release March 12, 2008
PRESS RELEASE – April 2 Public Information Meeting for Route 10 Corridor Study
The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is currently completing a study to identify and assess transportation system needs and deficiencies in the Route 10 corridor between I-95 Interchange 45 in the City of New Haven and Skiff Street in the Town of Hamden. This area includes sections of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, Whalley Avenue, Fitch Street, Arch Street, and Dixwell Avenue.
An important component of the study process is public outreach to the local community of residents, business people, and commuters who are concerned about transportation and its effect on the livability or quality of life of neighborhoods in and around the Route 10 study corridor. Towards this end, a public information meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Beecher School gymnasium located at 100 Jewell Street, New Haven. The public information meeting will provide interested citizens an opportunity to learn about the study purpose and initial study findings, and will allow them to provide input to SCRCOG staff and our technical consultant, Clough Harbour & Associates LLP.
In general, the purpose of the Route 10 Corridor Study is to identify and address transportation needs in the corridor relative to safety; traffic operations; pedestrian and bicycle facilities; and transit services and amenities. The study will also investigate opportunities to apply Smart Growth strategies in the corridor and will coordinate transportation system recommendations with municipal land use and development plans.
For further information on this press release, please contact Judy Gott, Executive Director of SCRCOG, at (203) 234-7555.
127 Washington Avenue Equal Phone: (203) 234-7555
4th Floor West Opportunity Fax: (203) 234-9850
North Haven, Connecticut 06473-1715 Employer E-Mail: jgott@scrcog.org
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Get involved & make a difference
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Officer Kelly Turner or
13 March 2008 Training Director Kay Codish
203.946.6309
CITIZENS’ ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT
BY NEW HAVEN POLICE
(New Haven, CT)—The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is currently accepting applications for its popular Citizens’ Academy (CA), which will run from May 21st through July 23rd on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Approximately 25 local residents will be selected from the department’s 10 community policing districts throughout the city. They will participate in the program which is designed to improve communication and understanding between police and community members.
Residents selected will have a unique opportunity to work with officers and look behind the scenes of a progressive, community-minded police department. Ride-alongs with veteran officers, tours of various department divisions and meetings with the chiefs are only a sample of the extensive curriculum.
Application forms for the next New Haven Police Citizens’ Academy are available between 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. weekdays at the Police Academy (710 Sherman Parkway), where the 8-week course will be held. Forms may also be obtained at all ten police substations, the main desk at police headquarters at One Union Avenue and at area libraries. Information will also be mailed directly to local social service organizations and agencies and to individuals throughout the city. In addition, details may be found online at www.cityofnewhaven.com/police.
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PRESS RELEASE: Police Citizen’s Academy Page 2 of 2
Completed applications must be received at the New Haven Police Academy at the hours listed below, when Citizens’ Academy staff will be available to answer questions:
Wednesdays – Fridays: April 2nd – April 25th, 9:00am – 8:00pm
Saturdays: April 5th, 12th and 19th, 10:00am – 12:00noon
Applications received after 8:00pm on April 25th will not be considered.
Applicants must reside in New Haven and people of all races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, ages, genders and physical abilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the first day of classes, have no major felony convictions and no convictions involving domestic violence. Applications will be processed by the New Haven Police Department and potential candidates will be subject to a basic criminal history check. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Participants are required to commit to actively participating in all twelve sessions.
For additional information, please call the New Haven Police Academy at 203.946.6309 between 9:00am – 4:00pm weekdays, or email us at policeacademy@newhavenct.net.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Officer Kelly Turner or
13 March 2008 Training Director Kay Codish
203.946.6309
CITIZENS’ ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT
BY NEW HAVEN POLICE
(New Haven, CT)—The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is currently accepting applications for its popular Citizens’ Academy (CA), which will run from May 21st through July 23rd on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Approximately 25 local residents will be selected from the department’s 10 community policing districts throughout the city. They will participate in the program which is designed to improve communication and understanding between police and community members.
Residents selected will have a unique opportunity to work with officers and look behind the scenes of a progressive, community-minded police department. Ride-alongs with veteran officers, tours of various department divisions and meetings with the chiefs are only a sample of the extensive curriculum.
Application forms for the next New Haven Police Citizens’ Academy are available between 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. weekdays at the Police Academy (710 Sherman Parkway), where the 8-week course will be held. Forms may also be obtained at all ten police substations, the main desk at police headquarters at One Union Avenue and at area libraries. Information will also be mailed directly to local social service organizations and agencies and to individuals throughout the city. In addition, details may be found online at www.cityofnewhaven.com/police.
-continued-
PRESS RELEASE: Police Citizen’s Academy Page 2 of 2
Completed applications must be received at the New Haven Police Academy at the hours listed below, when Citizens’ Academy staff will be available to answer questions:
Wednesdays – Fridays: April 2nd – April 25th, 9:00am – 8:00pm
Saturdays: April 5th, 12th and 19th, 10:00am – 12:00noon
Applications received after 8:00pm on April 25th will not be considered.
Applicants must reside in New Haven and people of all races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, ages, genders and physical abilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the first day of classes, have no major felony convictions and no convictions involving domestic violence. Applications will be processed by the New Haven Police Department and potential candidates will be subject to a basic criminal history check. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Participants are required to commit to actively participating in all twelve sessions.
For additional information, please call the New Haven Police Academy at 203.946.6309 between 9:00am – 4:00pm weekdays, or email us at policeacademy@newhavenct.net.
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