CITY OF NEW HAVEN MAYOR IMPOSES ON-STREET PARKING BANS EFFECTIVE: AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008, AN ON-STREET PARKING BAN IS IMPOSED IN NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS:NO PARKING ON MAJOR STREETS POSTED AS SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES CITYWIDE NO PARKING ON STREETS DOWNTOWN (all streets within the area bounded by Howe Street, Tower Parkway, Grove Street, State Street and North Frontage Road).NO PARKING WITHING 25 FEET OF ANY INTERSECTION CITYWIDE AND NO PARKING IN FRONT OF ANY BUS STOP CITYWIDE
Cars parking in violation of the parking ban may be ticketed and/or towed. The Parking Ban is scheduled to expire at 12:00 NOON on Saturday December 20, 2008. If snow removal operations move quickly the expiration time may be earlier. Please listen to your local news stations or check the city web site at www.cityofnewhaven.com or call 946-7669 (SNOW) for updated information.
Please note: Parking garages and off-street parking lots downtown are still open during snow emergencies. Residents are encouraged to use these facilities as an alternative to parking on the street.
In residential areas, residents are encouraged NOT to park on the odd numbered side of the street (numbers ending in 1,3,5,7,9) so that snowplows can clear the street to the curb. Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. urges the public’s cooperation in complying with the parking ban in order to assist the City’s plowing operations.
Off Street Parking Available During Snow Storms – Last Updated 2008
The following off street parking is available during the overnight hours while a parking ban is in effect. Cars may be parked in these locations no earlier than 5:00 P.M. and must be removed no later than6:00 AM. Parking charges for these locations are indicated below.
Surface lot at Chapel and Franklin Streets (no charge)
Surface lot at Chestnut Street (no charge)
Surface lot at State and Pulaski Streets (no charge)
Surface lot at Grand Avenue and East Pearl Street (no charge)
Crown Street Garage ($3.00 from 5:00 PM until 6:00 AM)
Granite Square Garage (no charge from 5:00 PM until 6:00 AM)
Temple Street Garage ($3.00 from 5:00 PM until 6:00 AM)
If cars are left in the garage during the day the normal hourly fees will apply. Off street parking is also available at the following Parks Department lots while a parking ban is in effect
East Shore Park by Salperto Rink (Woodward Avenue)
Bowen Field (Crescent Street)Edgewood Park (Whalley Avenue)
Blake Rink (State Street)
Overnight parking from 5:00 PM until 6:00 AM is available at the following Board of Education lots. Cars must be removed if school is in session during the day to allow for teacher parking.
Conte School (off chapel Street near Chestnut)
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School (Kimberly Avenue)
Hill Regional Career School (Legion Avenue)
Clinton Avenue School (Clinton Avenue)
High School in the Community (Water Street)
Wexler/Grant School (Foote Street)
Katherine Brennan School (Wilmot Road)
Showing posts with label public service message. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public service message. Show all posts
Friday, December 19, 2008
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.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
My comments to the Public Safety Committee Regarding home heating
See the Register Story Here by Liz Benton
Home Heating Safety Hearing
November 5, 2008
Public Safety Committee
Alexander Rhodeen – Chair
Mr. Chair & Members of the committee,
Thank you for giving this important issue a public hearing. I would like to start by giving a bit a background on how this item came up. Alderwomen Jones & I were discussing the concerns and calls from constituents’ regarding paying their home heating bills this winter season. We came to the conclusion that many of those with the least ability to cover their traditional home heating costs will turn to unconventional methods of heating their homes.
We both know from news reports and 1st hand accounts of people heating their homes by turning on the oven and opening the door or burning charcoal briquettes or propane gas grills in the house as well as wood. These are known dangers as they all give off the silent killer Carbon Monoxide.
Other folks will use electric or kerosene space heaters. These heating methods are a bit safer but still pose a danger if the resident is not vigilant in turning off the heating element when leaving the home or in refilling the kerosene.
The good new is that there some programs available to help out those in need Community Action Agency (CCA), the Federal LIHEAP as well as the State of Connecticut.
The problem is how we get the message out to the residents to inform them of:
The dangers in alternative home heating
The resources out there to help folks heat their homes this winter season.
Therefore Alderwomen Jones and I called for this hearing to hear from CAO Smuts & Chief Grant on how we – as a City – can get both messages across to the public.
Thank you,
Mordechai Sandman
Alderman Ward 28
Home Heating Safety Hearing
November 5, 2008
Public Safety Committee
Alexander Rhodeen – Chair
Mr. Chair & Members of the committee,
Thank you for giving this important issue a public hearing. I would like to start by giving a bit a background on how this item came up. Alderwomen Jones & I were discussing the concerns and calls from constituents’ regarding paying their home heating bills this winter season. We came to the conclusion that many of those with the least ability to cover their traditional home heating costs will turn to unconventional methods of heating their homes.
We both know from news reports and 1st hand accounts of people heating their homes by turning on the oven and opening the door or burning charcoal briquettes or propane gas grills in the house as well as wood. These are known dangers as they all give off the silent killer Carbon Monoxide.
Other folks will use electric or kerosene space heaters. These heating methods are a bit safer but still pose a danger if the resident is not vigilant in turning off the heating element when leaving the home or in refilling the kerosene.
The good new is that there some programs available to help out those in need Community Action Agency (CCA), the Federal LIHEAP as well as the State of Connecticut.
The problem is how we get the message out to the residents to inform them of:
The dangers in alternative home heating
The resources out there to help folks heat their homes this winter season.
Therefore Alderwomen Jones and I called for this hearing to hear from CAO Smuts & Chief Grant on how we – as a City – can get both messages across to the public.
Thank you,
Mordechai Sandman
Alderman Ward 28
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election Results breakdown for Ward28
Hi All:
These are the numbers off of the voting machine - I did not see the absentee ballots yet. There were a total of 1,204 ballots cast in our ward.
Yours,
Moti
President:
Dem - Obama - 1,087
Rep - McCain - 95
Ind - Nader - 8
Blank - 8
Write in - 6
Rep in Congress
Dem - DeLauro - 998
Rep - Itshaky - 47
Green - Ferrucci (Ralph)- 33
Blank - 126
Write - none
State Senator
Dem - Harp - 986
Rep - Papantones - 77
Blank - 139
Write in - 2
State Rep
Dem - Walker - 976
Blank - 222
Write in - 6
Registrar of Voters
Dem - Ferrucci (Sharon) - 843
Rep - Tramontano - 72
Green - Pillsbury - 90
Blank - 199
These are the numbers off of the voting machine - I did not see the absentee ballots yet. There were a total of 1,204 ballots cast in our ward.
Yours,
Moti
President:
Dem - Obama - 1,087
Rep - McCain - 95
Ind - Nader - 8
Blank - 8
Write in - 6
Rep in Congress
Dem - DeLauro - 998
Rep - Itshaky - 47
Green - Ferrucci (Ralph)- 33
Blank - 126
Write - none
State Senator
Dem - Harp - 986
Rep - Papantones - 77
Blank - 139
Write in - 2
State Rep
Dem - Walker - 976
Blank - 222
Write in - 6
Registrar of Voters
Dem - Ferrucci (Sharon) - 843
Rep - Tramontano - 72
Green - Pillsbury - 90
Blank - 199
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Answer to why the DPUC is tying the hands of UI as posted to NHI
I had the same question and I took the advice of Deep Throat – I followed the money. If you see who is make most of the money in our now deregulated energy market, it is the hedge funds based out of Greenwich that just happened to make big donations to Gov. Roland’s & Rell’s election campaigns.
The hedge funds are purchasing the electricity from the generators and reselling to UI. We know that Millstone power plant sells their electricity for around $0.07 per KwH we are paying UI $0.125 or $0.13 per KwH. UI is buying for a bit less (around 10% under what we pay) so who is making all of the money in the spread? The hedge funds, they are also the ones who managed to manipulate the way the law was written up in Hartford so that UI is unable to make long term buys – like New Haven can & did for better rates. The problem with this all is that UI just passes the high rates on to the end user – you and me. Once again who benefits from this? The hedge funds that now have a lock on the electricity generated in the State because the generators signed long term contracts with them.
The hedge funds are purchasing the electricity from the generators and reselling to UI. We know that Millstone power plant sells their electricity for around $0.07 per KwH we are paying UI $0.125 or $0.13 per KwH. UI is buying for a bit less (around 10% under what we pay) so who is making all of the money in the spread? The hedge funds, they are also the ones who managed to manipulate the way the law was written up in Hartford so that UI is unable to make long term buys – like New Haven can & did for better rates. The problem with this all is that UI just passes the high rates on to the end user – you and me. Once again who benefits from this? The hedge funds that now have a lock on the electricity generated in the State because the generators signed long term contracts with them.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Elderly Tax Freeze
Posted to NHI:
There are two parts to the elderly tax freeze based on the applicants income level and if they have a spouse or not. The tax freeze has a $2,000 cap placed on the yearly benefit that a senior may receive. Any amount over the $2,000 can either be paid by the senior or put into deferral. The tax free benefit ends when the property is sold or transferred. Seniors who earn between $50,000 and $75,000 qualify for a deferral program that allows taxes to be deferred until the property is sold or transferred out of their name. Deferred taxes are charged a prime interest rate but create an option for individuals who do not meet the income requirements of the tax freeze. Homeowners who are 62 years of age and older qualify for the freeze if their spouse met all requirements at their time of death.
Applications for the program can be picked up at the City’s five senior centers or by contacting the Department of Elderly Services at 946-2272
The key is to make sure you get your application prior to November 1st or you will have to wait until next year.
There are two parts to the elderly tax freeze based on the applicants income level and if they have a spouse or not. The tax freeze has a $2,000 cap placed on the yearly benefit that a senior may receive. Any amount over the $2,000 can either be paid by the senior or put into deferral. The tax free benefit ends when the property is sold or transferred. Seniors who earn between $50,000 and $75,000 qualify for a deferral program that allows taxes to be deferred until the property is sold or transferred out of their name. Deferred taxes are charged a prime interest rate but create an option for individuals who do not meet the income requirements of the tax freeze. Homeowners who are 62 years of age and older qualify for the freeze if their spouse met all requirements at their time of death.
Applications for the program can be picked up at the City’s five senior centers or by contacting the Department of Elderly Services at 946-2272
The key is to make sure you get your application prior to November 1st or you will have to wait until next year.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Back in the Saddle
Hi All:
I have not been posting as frequently these past few weeks but I have been up to some interesting tings. I will start posting them over the next few days.
Yours,
Moti
I have not been posting as frequently these past few weeks but I have been up to some interesting tings. I will start posting them over the next few days.
Yours,
Moti
Get a tree planted in front of your home!
The Urban Resources Initiative (URI) is pleased to announce the launching of their GreenSkills Program. This is an internship program that brings together college and high school interns to plant street trees.
Trees for Your Tree-Line
Do you want a tree for the tree-line in front of your home? The GreenSkills interns will plant the tree for you. Your only obligation is stewardship. Keep the tree watered and it will add beauty and shade to your home.
The GreenSkills interns will fulfill the tree requests that residents have made to the New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees or to the URI office.
URI staff will contact the resident prior to the planting to make a site assessment, discuss species selection, and explain the necessary follow-up maintenance.
Reserve your tree now!
This is a free service to you. Your only obligation is to water and take care of the tree.
Interested residents can contact the Parks Department or contact URI at 432-6570 or e-mail christopher.ozyck@yale.edu.
Trees for Your Tree-Line
Do you want a tree for the tree-line in front of your home? The GreenSkills interns will plant the tree for you. Your only obligation is stewardship. Keep the tree watered and it will add beauty and shade to your home.
The GreenSkills interns will fulfill the tree requests that residents have made to the New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees or to the URI office.
URI staff will contact the resident prior to the planting to make a site assessment, discuss species selection, and explain the necessary follow-up maintenance.
Reserve your tree now!
This is a free service to you. Your only obligation is to water and take care of the tree.
Interested residents can contact the Parks Department or contact URI at 432-6570 or e-mail christopher.ozyck@yale.edu.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Whalley Ave Traffic Calming Meeting
A community workshop to develop ideas and support for making Whalley Avenue safer, calmer and more vibrant will take place at BEKI (Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel on the corner of Harrison and Whalley) on Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. This workshop will help prepare the community for the State Department of Transportation meeting, which is scheduled for the 31st.
The public meeting with the State Department of Transportation about the plans to widen and reconstruct a section of upper Whalley will take place on Thursday, July 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Edgewood School. This meeting will be an open house forum where DOT staff will be available the to answer questions. There will be an overview and wrap up at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Carole Bass at bass.carole@gmail.com
The public meeting with the State Department of Transportation about the plans to widen and reconstruct a section of upper Whalley will take place on Thursday, July 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Edgewood School. This meeting will be an open house forum where DOT staff will be available the to answer questions. There will be an overview and wrap up at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Carole Bass at bass.carole@gmail.com
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!
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.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Heating Oil Crisis
From our neighbor, Peaches Quinn
I learned yesterday that the cost of home heating fuel, right now, is up to as much as $4.94 per gallon ! I cannot be the only one who fears the next call for home heating fuel and what the per gallon cost will be. Likewise, electricity. Is there any end to rising cost?
What I am proposing will not affect the economics of energy globally, but it will positively affect our wallets.
Let us do what smart consumers have done elsewhere: become a group purchaser. Use the numbers of a group to purchase better service, better quality fuel at a reduced cost .
The New Haven Energy Buyers Group
What is it? Residential and business owners band together to purchase energy to reduce our cost. Let's start organizing in our neighborhood focusing on heating oil.
How will it work? Simply put, as many property owners in a location as possible commit to joining the buyers group. I will then put together a request for bids that I send out to local companies. They respond. The best bid is selected and we make a deal.
Does this mean we would have to pay for the fuel up front? NO! It only means all members of the buyers group sign contracts with the selected fuel company. A number of "ways to pay" will be available as they are for an individual deal.
Will furnace service be included? YES, Absolutely!
How quickly do we have to act? Very quickly. July usually begins the new contract year.
What next?
1. Please respond and let me know if you are interested
2. Circulate this note to everyone in our neighborhood (Beaver Hills/Westville) . Ask them to RSVP to me their interest
3. I will announce a "Call to Action" meeting at Hillhouse for those who want to hear more and discuss face to face.
Your thoughts and interest ASAP, PLEASE!
Peaches Quinn
Telephone: 203 915-3154Email: Pquinn0014@aol.com
I learned yesterday that the cost of home heating fuel, right now, is up to as much as $4.94 per gallon ! I cannot be the only one who fears the next call for home heating fuel and what the per gallon cost will be. Likewise, electricity. Is there any end to rising cost?
What I am proposing will not affect the economics of energy globally, but it will positively affect our wallets.
Let us do what smart consumers have done elsewhere: become a group purchaser. Use the numbers of a group to purchase better service, better quality fuel at a reduced cost .
The New Haven Energy Buyers Group
What is it? Residential and business owners band together to purchase energy to reduce our cost. Let's start organizing in our neighborhood focusing on heating oil.
How will it work? Simply put, as many property owners in a location as possible commit to joining the buyers group. I will then put together a request for bids that I send out to local companies. They respond. The best bid is selected and we make a deal.
Does this mean we would have to pay for the fuel up front? NO! It only means all members of the buyers group sign contracts with the selected fuel company. A number of "ways to pay" will be available as they are for an individual deal.
Will furnace service be included? YES, Absolutely!
How quickly do we have to act? Very quickly. July usually begins the new contract year.
What next?
1. Please respond and let me know if you are interested
2. Circulate this note to everyone in our neighborhood (Beaver Hills/Westville) . Ask them to RSVP to me their interest
3. I will announce a "Call to Action" meeting at Hillhouse for those who want to hear more and discuss face to face.
Your thoughts and interest ASAP, PLEASE!
Peaches Quinn
Telephone: 203 915-3154Email: Pquinn0014@aol.com
Hamden Symphony Orchestra
Hamden Symphony Orchestra
presents
Vesna Mehinovic, Conductor
featuring
Thirty-Ninth Annual Concerto
Competition Winners
Jonathan Chang, cello
Jenny Liu, violin
Please help spread the word...
Lorenzo Kleine, clarinet
Thursday, May 1 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Garner Recital Hall (Engleman Hall C-112, SCSU)
Free Admission * Donations Gratefully Received
Mozart – Weber – Khachaturian – Dvorak – Popper – Frescobaldi – Granados
For more information: http://hamdensymphony.org
presents
Vesna Mehinovic, Conductor
featuring
Thirty-Ninth Annual Concerto
Competition Winners
Jonathan Chang, cello
Jenny Liu, violin
Please help spread the word...
Lorenzo Kleine, clarinet
Thursday, May 1 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Garner Recital Hall (Engleman Hall C-112, SCSU)
Free Admission * Donations Gratefully Received
Mozart – Weber – Khachaturian – Dvorak – Popper – Frescobaldi – Granados
For more information: http://hamdensymphony.org
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
BIG Clean up at Beaver Pond Park
Dear Friends of Beaver Pond Park and Beaver Hill neighbors,
Please join our second historic collaboration between SCSU and FOBPP. On Sunday, April 27th, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Friends of Beaver Pond Park will team with the Environmental Futurists of SCSU to clean up Beaver Pond Park in and around North Pond. The workday includes removal of invasive species, native tree planting, and litter removal at Beaver Pond Park near the SCSU campus. This event is an ongoing collaboration between FOBPP and SCSU. The Urban Resources Initiative (URI) will provide the trees and bushes to plant and will give technical advice on where and how to plant correctly. SCSU will provide water, fruit, and pastries. Please bring your family and join our efforts to make our park sparkle.
Who: Nan Bartow, Friends of Beaver Pond Park
Colin Bennett, Outreach Coordinator for the Environmental Futurists
What: Major Cleanup at Beaver Pond Park and planting of native trees & bushes
When: Sunday, April27th, 2008 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Where: Beaver Pond Park
Meet at North Pond behind the baseball stadium near the pond. Look for a truck and a group of people. Some of us will be working to the north of the cattail pond near the hillside that leads to Davis and the parking garage.
Nan Bartow
Friends of Beaver Pond Park
480 Ellsworth Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
Please join our second historic collaboration between SCSU and FOBPP. On Sunday, April 27th, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Friends of Beaver Pond Park will team with the Environmental Futurists of SCSU to clean up Beaver Pond Park in and around North Pond. The workday includes removal of invasive species, native tree planting, and litter removal at Beaver Pond Park near the SCSU campus. This event is an ongoing collaboration between FOBPP and SCSU. The Urban Resources Initiative (URI) will provide the trees and bushes to plant and will give technical advice on where and how to plant correctly. SCSU will provide water, fruit, and pastries. Please bring your family and join our efforts to make our park sparkle.
Who: Nan Bartow, Friends of Beaver Pond Park
Colin Bennett, Outreach Coordinator for the Environmental Futurists
What: Major Cleanup at Beaver Pond Park and planting of native trees & bushes
When: Sunday, April27th, 2008 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Where: Beaver Pond Park
Meet at North Pond behind the baseball stadium near the pond. Look for a truck and a group of people. Some of us will be working to the north of the cattail pond near the hillside that leads to Davis and the parking garage.
Nan Bartow
Friends of Beaver Pond Park
480 Ellsworth Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
Balance Fitness Boot Camp
If you missed West Haven Community Boot Camp last Saturday you missed a GREAT workout. It was wonderful weather, beautiful view and a fantastic "sweat session". In fact the session was so great we are going to do it again this Saturday in the same place and time. Originally, our fourth community Boot Camp was going to be in woodbridge but we deciede to do a second boot camp at West Haven beach.
So if you haven't been able to make the last 3 Community Boot Camps this Saturday is your last chance.
Free Outdoor Community Boot Camp for women
Saturday April 26, 2008
West Haven Beach, CT
Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp For Women
The Anything Goes
Fat Burning
Muscle Building
Kick Butt
Outdoor Fitness
Boot Camp
For Women
Outtdoor Fitness Boot Camp Schedule
Only 20 Women per camp
Click Here to Sign Up NOW!
May 12
New Haven Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30 AM -6:30AM
New Haven Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 AM -7:30AM
New Haven Mon/Wed/Fri 6:45 PM -7:45PM
West Haven
New Haven Tue/Thurs/Sat 5:30 AM -6:30AM
So if you haven't been able to make the last 3 Community Boot Camps this Saturday is your last chance.
Free Outdoor Community Boot Camp for women
Saturday April 26, 2008
West Haven Beach, CT
Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp For Women
The Anything Goes
Fat Burning
Muscle Building
Kick Butt
Outdoor Fitness
Boot Camp
For Women
Outtdoor Fitness Boot Camp Schedule
Only 20 Women per camp
Click Here to Sign Up NOW!
May 12
New Haven Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30 AM -6:30AM
New Haven Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 AM -7:30AM
New Haven Mon/Wed/Fri 6:45 PM -7:45PM
West Haven
New Haven Tue/Thurs/Sat 5:30 AM -6:30AM
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
Monday, April 14, 2008
SENIOR CITIZEN FRAUD - How to protect yourself
From Jerry Antunes - Alderman Ward12
SENIOR CITIZEN FRAUD
How To Protect Yourself
04/10/08
Criminals targeting the elderly are increasingly located outside the United States.
A Canadian couple is arrested for allegedly bilking victims across the U.S. by selling bogus credit card protection plans over the phone.
A Maryland financial planning/estate lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding his own clients. A California man is convicted of stealing nearly $5 million from residents of a retirement home through an investment scheme.
What's the common thread here? All of the victims were elderly, and many lost their life savings.
Why are the elderly such an attractive target for con artists?
· Many seniors have a "nest egg."
· They're less likely to report a fraud because they don't know where to go or they’re too embarrassed to talk about it.
· If they do report the crime, it's sometimes hard for them to remember exact details.
· Many of the products/services being hawked by con artists appeal to individuals of a certain age—i.e., anti-aging and other health care products, health care services, and investments related to retirement savings.
The threat to seniors is growing…and changing. Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are now the largest segment of our population—about 78 million people. That means that the number of senior citizens is rising. Many younger boomers also have considerable computer skills, so criminals are modifying their targeting techniques—using not only traditional telephone calls and mass mailings but also online scams like phishing and e-mail spamming.
Another trend: Criminals targeting the elderly are increasingly located outside the U.S., making it difficult for American law enforcement to track them down.
The scams. Some common ones to look out for:
· Identity theft (accomplished through "dumpster diving," phishing, address changes, old-fashioned theft);
· Health insurance frauds (medical equipment, "rolling lab" schemes, Medicare fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs);
· Home repair schemes;
· Foreign lottery/sweepstakes fraud;
· Advance fee/credit card frauds;
· Investment fraud; and
· Charity schemes.
Recovery schemes are also worth mentioning because they're especially cold-hearted: they target previous victims by convincing them that their money has been recovered by law enforcement or government officials but that they must pay a fee to get it back.
A few basic tips to avoid being victimized:
· Shred credit card receipts and old bank statements;
· Close unused credit card or bank accounts;
· Don't give out personal information via the phone, mail, or Internet unless you initiated the contact;
· Never respond to an offer you don't understand;
· Talk over investments with a trusted friend, family member, or financial advisor;
· Require all plans and purchases to be in writing; and
· Don't pay in advance for services.
Who to call. If you’re a senior citizen who has been victimized by fraud, start by calling your local or state law enforcement agency.
The FBI doesn’t handle isolated individual cases: we get involved only when there are huge dollar losses or if there's evidence of an international crime ring at work. But you can report fraud online to us through our Internet Crime Complaint Center, which is run in concert with the National White Collar Crime Center, and we’ll refer it to the proper authorities.
SENIOR CITIZEN FRAUD
How To Protect Yourself
04/10/08
Criminals targeting the elderly are increasingly located outside the United States.
A Canadian couple is arrested for allegedly bilking victims across the U.S. by selling bogus credit card protection plans over the phone.
A Maryland financial planning/estate lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding his own clients. A California man is convicted of stealing nearly $5 million from residents of a retirement home through an investment scheme.
What's the common thread here? All of the victims were elderly, and many lost their life savings.
Why are the elderly such an attractive target for con artists?
· Many seniors have a "nest egg."
· They're less likely to report a fraud because they don't know where to go or they’re too embarrassed to talk about it.
· If they do report the crime, it's sometimes hard for them to remember exact details.
· Many of the products/services being hawked by con artists appeal to individuals of a certain age—i.e., anti-aging and other health care products, health care services, and investments related to retirement savings.
The threat to seniors is growing…and changing. Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are now the largest segment of our population—about 78 million people. That means that the number of senior citizens is rising. Many younger boomers also have considerable computer skills, so criminals are modifying their targeting techniques—using not only traditional telephone calls and mass mailings but also online scams like phishing and e-mail spamming.
Another trend: Criminals targeting the elderly are increasingly located outside the U.S., making it difficult for American law enforcement to track them down.
The scams. Some common ones to look out for:
· Identity theft (accomplished through "dumpster diving," phishing, address changes, old-fashioned theft);
· Health insurance frauds (medical equipment, "rolling lab" schemes, Medicare fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs);
· Home repair schemes;
· Foreign lottery/sweepstakes fraud;
· Advance fee/credit card frauds;
· Investment fraud; and
· Charity schemes.
Recovery schemes are also worth mentioning because they're especially cold-hearted: they target previous victims by convincing them that their money has been recovered by law enforcement or government officials but that they must pay a fee to get it back.
A few basic tips to avoid being victimized:
· Shred credit card receipts and old bank statements;
· Close unused credit card or bank accounts;
· Don't give out personal information via the phone, mail, or Internet unless you initiated the contact;
· Never respond to an offer you don't understand;
· Talk over investments with a trusted friend, family member, or financial advisor;
· Require all plans and purchases to be in writing; and
· Don't pay in advance for services.
Who to call. If you’re a senior citizen who has been victimized by fraud, start by calling your local or state law enforcement agency.
The FBI doesn’t handle isolated individual cases: we get involved only when there are huge dollar losses or if there's evidence of an international crime ring at work. But you can report fraud online to us through our Internet Crime Complaint Center, which is run in concert with the National White Collar Crime Center, and we’ll refer it to the proper authorities.
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
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