Fundraising Fish Fry.

There is a Fundraising Fish Fry taking place Friday, July 12 from 11:30 until 6:30.  To place your orders, call (203) 988-5690 or (203) 988-5714.

Thank you.

History.Matters.

1879 Bird's Eye Map of Newhallville

 

There is a buzz in Newhallville regarding the historic designation of our neighborhood.  Some of the feedback has been positive, some negative.

Here are some  a visual reminders of how vibrant the Dixwell and Newhallville communities once were.  Commerce and enterprise were representative of our neighborhood.  Perhaps we need to see where we were in order to determine where we are going. 

 254 Bassett Street c. 1905

 Dixwell & Argyle c. 1940

125-31 Dixwell Avenue c. 1925

A big thank you to Colin M. Caplan, local author and historian for use of the pictures depicted on the blog.  His amazing collection in its entirety, can be viewed here.

Arts on the Avenue Returns.

WRAP (Winchester Revitalization Art Project) will soon begin its Arts on the Avenue for Summer 2013.  All ages are welcome.

 

 

Cooling Center Information.

Please pass this along and check on the sick, shut-in and elderly.

Due to extreme temperatures continuing throughout the region for the coming days, the City of New Haven will be activating “cooling centers” in order to provide relief from the heat for residents who may have no other alternative. If high temperatures and humidity continue after Wednesday, these “cooling centers” will remain open. Please check your local news for additional updates and the City’s website at www.cityofnewhaven.com.

Please be advised that anyone attending a cooling location should bring lunch or snacks as no food will be served at these sites. Seniors are reminded that senior centers require 24-hour notice for senior meals.

The following locations will serve as “cooling centers” for seniors in New Haven and will be open until 4 pm beginning Monday, July 8th:

• Atwater Senior Center, 26 Atwater Street, New Haven
• Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center, 255 Goffe Street, New Haven (People with wheelchairs will need assistance to help travel up ramp)
• East Shore Senior Center at 411 Townsend Avenue, New Haven

The following locations will serve as a “cooling center” for the general public and will be open until 7pm, beginning Monday, July 8th:

• New Haven Free Public Library, Main Branch, Downtown at 133 Elm Street
• Fair Haven Branch Library, 182 Grand Avenue  
• Mitchell Branch Library, 37 Harrison Street  
• Stetson Branch Library, 200 Dixwell Avenue (in the Dixwell Plaza)
• Courtland Seymour Wilson Branch Library, 303 Washington Avenue

Be Safe.

Beautification 101.

How do you transform an unsightly lot to an urban oasis?  It's as easy as 1-2-3. 

1.  Round up eager, hardworking volunteers.  A big shout-out to our Hopkins volunteers!

2.  Clean up trash and debris.

3.  Add donated plantings, shrubs, reclaimed materials, and inexpensive mulch to add style and flair.

 

Total Cost.  $20 and sore muscles.
Total Value.  One happy resident:)

 

Emergency Preparedness.

Irene.  Alfred. Sandy. Nemo. 

Storms we will not soon forget.  Most of us have been affected by one or more of these storms in past years.  Meteorologists’ predictions for 2013 include potential for more severe weather.  

 

 

We live in a country with seeming endless resources.  What do we do if faced with water shortages, utility outages, or evacuation?  While it is impossible to prepare for complete devastation;   we can ready ourselves with small steps.

Dollar stores and discount retailers offer a variety of non-perishable food, water, batteries, and flashlights.  You can easily add items to your family’s disaster kit without breaking the bank.  Hardware stores should have inexpensive tarps and rope.

Basic Emergency Supply Checklist: 

1.       Water. (One gallon, per person, per day).
2.       Non-perishable food.
3.       Manual Can Opener.
4.       First Aid Kit.
5.       Personal Hygiene Items.
6.       Bleach, Hand Sanitizer.
7.       Radio, Extra Batteries.
8.       Flashlight, Extra Batteries.
9.       Tarp, Rope.
10.   Rain Gear.
11.   Extra Blankets.
12.   Hat, Gloves, Thermal Underwear.
13.   Special Items: 
a.       Important Family and Financial Documents.
b.      Medications.

All important documents should be stored in a plastic zip bag.  Store your kit in a convenient location easily accessible to all family members. 

In the case of mandatory evacuation; heed the warnings.  All family members should designate a meeting place in case of separation.

Emergency:

9-1-1
Non-Emergency NHPD:
(203) 946-6316
Newhallville Substation (Winchester Avenue):
(203) 946-7572
City of New Haven, LCI (General Information):
(203) 946-7090
(203) 946-7858
City of New Haven, Mayor’s Office:
(203) 946-8200
Public Works:
(203) 946-6134

Please reference www.ready.gov for more preparedness information.

Be Safe.

 

Newhallville June Safety Meeting.

On behalf of Chaplain Alan Kendrix (moderator), you are invited to join our Newhallville June Safety Meeting. It will take place Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6pm. We meet in the Community Room at 596 Winchester Avenue.

Please be advised that while this meeting is open to the public; the agenda is not open-ended. All attendees are asked to be respectful of the moderator and time frame of the meeting. If you would like an item added to the agenda, please contact Chaplain Alan directly.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Meeting Opening and Introductions.

2. Report on Assignments given during the April/May Safety Meeting.

3. Accomplishments-To-Date.  Introduction of Newhallville.Community.Matters Resident Association.

4. A 15 minute video from "60 Minutes" on a neighborhood police effort in Providence that is working.

5. A Brain Storming session and review of current goals; testing them for today's priorities.  How To Start A Block Watch.

6. An Open Conversation about needs and wants.

7. Close

Thank you.