I want to extend a hearty Mazal Tov to my brother and sister in law Betazlel & Naomi and the extended Sandman & Kanner families, on the birth of their son this morning.
Moti
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Condolences to Alderwomen Michele Edmonds-Sepulveda
I would like to express my condolences to Alderwomen Michele Edmonds-Sepulveda (D-30) on the passing of her sister earlier this week.
Yours,
Moti
Yours,
Moti
RIP Youth Curfew
Hi Everyone,
Last night the New Haven Board of Aldermen decided not to amend the Youth Curfew and repeal the one we have currently on the books (from circa 1920).
The decision was made because after hearing testimony from:
In addition the hearings created a catalyst for dialog of many people fro all sides of the issues. Culminating in some big hitters in the New Haven community putting up some real money (see the new haven independent story here http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2007/04/with_curfew_dea.php for more details). This got the executive branch to work harder to set something up for this summer for the kids - 9 schools are going to be open - we are going to have Street Outreach Workers work with the 10% of kids who are the problem. These are the kids in gangs, staying out late, etc.
I agree with the other Alders, who brought out last night:
We can not loose the momentum we have created and need to stay on top of the executive branch to make sure they are doing what needs to be done.
Let's see what happens.
Yours,
Moti
Last night the New Haven Board of Aldermen decided not to amend the Youth Curfew and repeal the one we have currently on the books (from circa 1920).
The decision was made because after hearing testimony from:
- The Chief of Police that it would be hard to enforce
- Cooperation Council that it would be possibly illegal (the US District Court did rule a similar ordinance in Vernon CT unconstitutional)
- From the children themselves that we would be punishing everyone for the crimes of the few. As well as that this would further hurt the relationship the police have with the kids.
In addition the hearings created a catalyst for dialog of many people fro all sides of the issues. Culminating in some big hitters in the New Haven community putting up some real money (see the new haven independent story here http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2007/04/with_curfew_dea.php for more details). This got the executive branch to work harder to set something up for this summer for the kids - 9 schools are going to be open - we are going to have Street Outreach Workers work with the 10% of kids who are the problem. These are the kids in gangs, staying out late, etc.
I agree with the other Alders, who brought out last night:
We can not loose the momentum we have created and need to stay on top of the executive branch to make sure they are doing what needs to be done.
Let's see what happens.
Yours,
Moti
Update on Historic District
Hi Everyone:
It appears that most people want to have some kind of control over what kind of homes go into our neighborhood. The best way to accomplish this is by setting us up as a Historic District.
I have gotten a lot of positive feedback about moving on this. I have contacted City Plan and am looking in to what it will take to get the ball rolling. I hope to have some news early next week.
Yours,
Moti
It appears that most people want to have some kind of control over what kind of homes go into our neighborhood. The best way to accomplish this is by setting us up as a Historic District.
I have gotten a lot of positive feedback about moving on this. I have contacted City Plan and am looking in to what it will take to get the ball rolling. I hope to have some news early next week.
Yours,
Moti
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Hi Folks:
We are in the swing of budget time and I just want to update you on where things are and would love to hear what you think.
Carl Goldfield (Ward 29) & I set up a Budget 101 workshop at Hillhouse for April 18th (you should have gotten an email and a notice was put in the New Haven Register and in New Haven Independent & thank you Peaches for the great idea). I figure that we had around 35 to 40 people that came out. Robert Smuts, the new CAO, gave the presentation. He went over the big line item increases as well as the reasons why the budget increase overall. (Thanks Rob!)
The people who came out were for the most part questioned how revaluation and the phase in would effect their taxes. There was a feeling that the city is not doing all it can to bring down costs, especially with regard to School Construction. Irv Stolberger said that it is very dangerous for a city or state government to have a debt service over 10% - ours is over 12.5%.
Thursday night there were some pretty heavy budget hearings you can read more about it at www.newhavenindependent.org. Please let me know what you think about the budget. Without input from you - the people who voted me in - I can't represent you! Post a comment here or email me at ward28 at snet.net (take out the spaces and the word "at" and replace it with a "@" symbol - have been getting SPAM in the past few day.
Yours truly
We are in the swing of budget time and I just want to update you on where things are and would love to hear what you think.
Carl Goldfield (Ward 29) & I set up a Budget 101 workshop at Hillhouse for April 18th (you should have gotten an email and a notice was put in the New Haven Register and in New Haven Independent & thank you Peaches for the great idea). I figure that we had around 35 to 40 people that came out. Robert Smuts, the new CAO, gave the presentation. He went over the big line item increases as well as the reasons why the budget increase overall. (Thanks Rob!)
The people who came out were for the most part questioned how revaluation and the phase in would effect their taxes. There was a feeling that the city is not doing all it can to bring down costs, especially with regard to School Construction. Irv Stolberger said that it is very dangerous for a city or state government to have a debt service over 10% - ours is over 12.5%.
Thursday night there were some pretty heavy budget hearings you can read more about it at www.newhavenindependent.org. Please let me know what you think about the budget. Without input from you - the people who voted me in - I can't represent you! Post a comment here or email me at ward28 at snet.net (take out the spaces and the word "at" and replace it with a "@" symbol - have been getting SPAM in the past few day.
Yours truly
Thursday, April 19, 2007
BOA Finance Meeting Tonight!
Hi Everyone:
Just a reminder that there is a Board of Aldermen Finance Committee tonight at 6pm in the Aldermanic Chamber in City Hall, 165 Church Street.
This will be your last chance to publicly comment for the record about the budget. If you have something to say about the budget etc COME TONIGHT!!
See you there!
Moti
Just a reminder that there is a Board of Aldermen Finance Committee tonight at 6pm in the Aldermanic Chamber in City Hall, 165 Church Street.
This will be your last chance to publicly comment for the record about the budget. If you have something to say about the budget etc COME TONIGHT!!
See you there!
Moti
Historical Neighborhood
Dear All:
With regard to the building going up on 131 Colony Road, I have been asked why didn't City Plan review the plans and reject it? Or at least give us a forum to express our feelings & concerns.
The answer is that the City has a no site review for projects as long as there are no zoning variances. The only way that City Plan can look this over if the builder is requesting a variance or the area is a Historic District Neighborhood.
This brings me to my question to you - Do we want to turn our Beaver Hills Neighborhood into a Historical District Neighborhood?
On the positive side it will make sure that the character of the area is preserved and give us a say in what happens here.
On the other hand it will restrict the individual homeowner from making exterior changes to their home with out permission from the Historic District board.
There are many more details that I need to find out and will share them here with you over the next few weeks but in the meantime let me know what you think about this all. You can leave a comment or email me at ward28@snet.net.
Yours,
With regard to the building going up on 131 Colony Road, I have been asked why didn't City Plan review the plans and reject it? Or at least give us a forum to express our feelings & concerns.
The answer is that the City has a no site review for projects as long as there are no zoning variances. The only way that City Plan can look this over if the builder is requesting a variance or the area is a Historic District Neighborhood.
This brings me to my question to you - Do we want to turn our Beaver Hills Neighborhood into a Historical District Neighborhood?
On the positive side it will make sure that the character of the area is preserved and give us a say in what happens here.
On the other hand it will restrict the individual homeowner from making exterior changes to their home with out permission from the Historic District board.
There are many more details that I need to find out and will share them here with you over the next few weeks but in the meantime let me know what you think about this all. You can leave a comment or email me at ward28@snet.net.
Yours,
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